[JANUARY INTRO LOG | WORLD TWO]

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Who: All coven members, especially new folk!
Where: In and around the new world’s apartment building where the coven is staying, as well as the rest of Shehui
When: Day 160
Open/Closed: Open to All
IMPORTANT: While some prompts are newbie exclusive, all characters can tag this intro log!

How did you get into this building? This apartment room? What the fuck is going on? Let's refer back to this page for a semi in-depth, wow so detailed, explanation of your current situation. You'll also have a letter slipped under your door with some explanation about your whole coven situation, as well as info that explains you have magic now! And yet what kind of magic is conveniently left out. Are you up to speed? Great. Now, here's the question of the hour: what are you going to do about all this? A ▢ If you're the sensible sort and want to explore your new digs before slinking around Shehui, you're in luck! You've got easy access to your apartment, and it's luckily not on lockdown right now. Feel free to check out your room, raid the fridge -- oh, and saying hello to your roommates should also be on your to-do list. B ▢ Let's say that hanging out with these people is a little overwhelming...that's fine! There are plenty of things to do in the apartment building without interacting with roomies! There are vending machines to prop up, a leisure floor that contains a totally vacant air hockey table and a nice garden to relax in. C ▢ But ah, there's also venturing outside! Out front is the job board, which is a nice place to hit up if you're looking to add to your currently fat but depleting credit account. The problem is that the jobs are currently disappearing quickly, and those around you aren't giving you such nice looks. This apartment building is a known problem area at this point, and your signet doesn't do anything to settle their fears.

D ▢ With new year's week coming to an end, the residents of Shehui are feeling more celebratory than somber now. A lot of businesses are closed in order to enjoy themselves and ring in the new year the right way. A lot of restaurants and bars are currently offering specials, from free drinks to cheap food in order to pull in the holiday crowd. If you're looking to meet people and socialize in Shehui, this is the best way to do it. E ▢ Also because it's the post holiday season, stores are trying to push out the rest of their overstock merch. One item of note that's being peddled quite often is a cell phone. From tiny flip phones to the latest Orange product, cellphones are a necessity in this modern society. Get yours right now and begin texting right away! There are a few social apps that are installed, so you might be lucky enough to connect with another coven member! They also have Redmolar capability, which will automatically allow you to text those with phones in the area. Maybe send some mysterious stranger texts? F ▢ While you're hustling around Shehui, you may realize that the telepathic messages get stronger -- perhaps the new coven members are near? In general, you may be subject to telepathic messages about current Shehui goings on, random thoughts or requests to meet up at so-and-so location. A.K.A. let's utilize that telepathy...it may not last forever! G ▢ Because the week of remembrance is still going on, flowers are littering the streets, though most of them are dead. Bunches of flowers are being sold, and flower fortunes are a popular activity during this part of the holiday. There are fortune tellers on the street who will give you your flower of the year, but it's more fun to have them read with one another! There are digital cards that you can buy that will allow you to read fortunes on the go -- simply tap the screen of the card and your flower will be decided. Not happy with your choice? Too bad! It won't randomize to something different, no matter how hard you try. H ▢ While a lot of Shehui citizens are trying to avoid the coven members like the plague, a small alien child isn't so much concerned with who helps her, just as long as someone does. She accidentally left her house's door open and her five new kittens are suddenly missing! Where are they? Who knows! But she'd certainly like some help looking for them. I ▢ As the day winds down, snow falls on Shehui for the last time this season. The government is getting rid of their supplies that create the festive weather. This is old hat for older coven members, but for newbies? You better enjoy the snow while you can. After an hour or so, it piles up enough to truly be utilized for merriment...this also means that it's pretty easy to get snowed in if you happen to be in a building during the snow fall, which also creates some interactive opportunities. J ▢ Wildcard! How will your character interact with this new and unusual world?

Comments

[allbroea]

[ he doesn't think anyone would be too thrilled with sudden and unprompted body modifications, but he's somewhat relieved celica hasn't found a way to look on the bright side of this one. ]

Allegedly. [ he's not entirely convinced there isn't something more to it than the telepathy deal, but ... he assumes that's a no on posters. ] It seems like in our current circumstances, you could also consider them a target upon our necks. There are plenty of posters nearer to our lodgings warning the locals not to engage with us with the image of the signet plastered upon them.

[ jusis wears a stuffy cravat himself, so it's well-hidden, but even the atmosphere around the apartment was apprehensive. ]

It may be a late warning, but you should be wary around the area. Even more so if someone asks you about it.

i honestly can't tell if we're talking about julius or jusis anymore

[allbroea]

[ jusis is too familiar with the value of pride and self-confidence not to comment on it. the fact it turned into something closer to a lecture is entirely unintentional, but he's glad it ... worked? ]

Many people aren't. [ he takes a moment to consider if he really wants to say this. ] Others will doubtlessly try to discredit you, Mr. Visconti. You hardly need to do their job for them.

[ ... he doesn't usually shy away from voicing his opinions, but they only just met and he really doesn't know anything about julius, so, immediately after, a tad sheepish: ]

Forgive me if I've spoken out of turn. I think I recognize this street ... The apartment's down the block, isn't it?

[allbroea]

[ four or five weeks ... he expected something like that, given that he isn't even sure where he would buy a can of tuna yet. definitely someone who's been here for longer than a handful of hours, at least. ]

I only arrived this morning. [ doesn't sound all too happy about that. ] I was still trying to acquaint myself with the city when I found myself flagged down to find lost kittens.

[justiceobjects]

[Apollo watches her for a moment, then nods,]

That's okay. Maybe we can find something out about it if we ask around. It sounds like the sort of thing everyone would be interested in figuring out, so there must be someone here with that information.

[justiceobjects]

[That question's so odd that Apollo can't help but laugh a little.]

You could say that! I was taught that a first impression was important. [Not that he's always great at it, but he did have a strict mentor that cared about those things once upon a time.]

It's nice to meet you, Jade. Hey, let me know if you ever need my help with something. It'd be the least I could do after how you've helped me out.

[sluggard]

[He laughs.] Probably. They've gotta know the second we really find out anything some busybodies are gonna be reeaaal busy.

[Not him, but hey. He can understand the curiosity.

He sighs, loudly.]

Ugh, you're telling me. It could be so much better. They could at least give us some more time off, you know? More options?

[Honestly? Honestly? He just doesn't want to have to work.]

[secondadvent]

You could try drawing out your power and experiment with it somewhere private, like your apartment.

i had to google that reference

[pigii]

I-I wasn't hiding!

[ she was hiding. ]

Mm... But you need to put money in it first. Then you tell it what kind of snack you want.

[osuni]

[Is there a point to lying about her name to Keiichi when it's probably written on her bedroom door... no.]

Okuni Kumou. [NICE TO MEET YOU KEIICHI] Let's see... I'm usually very busy -- and I'm very particular about my space -- so please do your best not to be a nuisance in the future, Segawa-san.

[This is Okuni fruitlessly trying to build up walls to fight off Clamp friendship.]

1/2

[osuni]

[She's just about to pointlessly argue the "good person" statement there too, but instead, she falls silent. Her eyes try to bore into Julius's, because that's

a request no one would take lightly, in offering or accepting it, and she can tell enough about what he's asking that he doesn't have to really say it out loud. What else could "take me down" possibly mean?

...Fate sure was a strange thing. Here she was in another world, meeting an entirely new person, and these same duties have found their way back onto her shoulders.

"Would you really?"

Would she really? It was an apt question. ]

[osuni]

[ It's less like she's debating over whether or not she would, and more like she's trying to determine how Julius would feel about that. But it's hard to decipher feelings from gaze alone. ]

Yes.

[ She inclines her head, looking neither tired or hesitant. She'll be honest here, as she always is. ]

If you think there's a chance, then I'll take care of you.

[farsighting]

( Honestly talking about her brother isn't something she really would love to do right now...she loves him but hates thinking of the reality that he represents right now. )

him...or maybe me! we're twins and depending on which parent you ask on what day it could be either one of us lol......

[endette]

omg no way!! lmao that's exactly how it is f

[farsighting]

( This little boy...he should probably be using social media and smartphones with parental supervision. However, Elise is seventeen and very used to lying about her birth year online, so this won't be a very responsible conversation. )

You can read on your screen. Hmm...if you search for something online, like an article or story, you should be able to see it pretty clearly.

If you don't want to read on it, there's always good-ol'-fashioned, going-out-of-style paperbacks and stuff.

[endette]

[...god. This was going to be really stupid and heartbreaking lif he was wrong, but...]

Elise?

[Please, please don't let him be wrong...]

[endette]

[Being a loser prevails...!]

Aaaa, yay! Thank you so much, Jun!

[endette]

k but I don't think dokemon had windstones

[witchhooded]

Thanks! I might take you up on that.

[ pausing briefly, jade taps her chin. her ears - the dog ones, that is - twitch, and she curiously tilts her head. ]

What kind o stuff are you good at? Ohh, I bet you have a really professional skill set!

[endette]

holy shit

I don't know

[endette]

what kind of hell doesn't have memes

I bet even cavemen had memes

[farsighting]

Abandoned box...it's more like a tiny convenience store behind glass.

( She demonstrates the various parts of the machine, pointing and explaining. ) You put your money -- err, card, I guess -- here and then you push the buttons to make the food you want come out of the hole at the bottom.

Soooo breaking into it with a sword is property damage and theft if you take stuff out of it. Not that I'd rat you out if you wanted to try...just pay me off with a Snuckers or something.

[farsighting]

( Oh...she can't breathe all of a sudden. Winding up here on her own, the thought had vaguely occurred to her that she could potentially find someone, anyone she knew, but she would have to search for them.

She'd quite literally fallen out of a tree and onto the love of her life, but now it's Jörgen's turn to metaphorically fall into her lap. )

George?

( NO FUCK AUTOCORRECT GOT HER AT THE LAST SECOND DON'T DIE BROTHER )

JÖRGEN

[osuni]

[congratulations jusis u escaped the dark pit with sheer force of will....

Okuni pouts, all of that ominous punkshittery vanishing into the horizon.]

IF you're sure. [AWWW!!! but okay......] Being on a first name basis is just as good, I suppose.

[does it defeat the purpose if she just immediately ascribes a nickname to jusis anyway.]

My name's Okuni Kumou! There's no need for the miss, since we're all part of the same coven transported here entirely against our own will anyway.

[imagine jusis was just an ordinary shehui citizen, okuni is bad at keeping coven secrets]

[farsighting]

sorry! i've never heard of that country before, haha.

actually i don't think we EVER covered any of this in geography so i'm pretty lost on what I should be thinking of all these worlds.

**words?

( Getting used to different dimensions and planets and stuff is a process... )

[endette]

Ah... R-right, yeah...

[HE DOESN'T...NOT AGREE WITH HER...]

It'd just, uh, suck if something happened anyway. Like if you found them, but nothing you said or did changed their mind and they were stronger than you?