[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?

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Re: i

[poisonparadise]

[The man’s eyes grow wide at not only the observation, but the woman’s appearance as well. Never in his long life has he seen such an individual, and already interest wells up in his cold, dead heart.]

So it is, and I’m aware. [He answers dismissively. His pale, dead blue eyes narrow as his hands continue to shape and scrape away at his lump of snow. Slowly, the form of some sort of animal skull becomes apparent and he looks faintly pleased.]

That doesn’t mean, however that I can’t enjoy it. The same thing applies to this environment; it may not be mine, nor one I am accustomed to, but I can at least feign interest in it. Though there are certain aspects of which I am not fond. [Flat out admitting he’s not human in some degree? Certainly not!]

[gimmecandy]

Eh? -A more youthful tone cut through, curious and sweet in its demeanor.- You're interested in aspects of humanity, too? Bupupu~! That's one of my favorite things! Also candy!

-The mature tone crept back.- And you should never apologize for indulging in the things you enjoy, right? Ah, but maybe that's another aspect of humanity I don't fully understand. -Just who was this masked woman?-

[poisonparadise]

[Valerius would very much like to know the answer to this and other questions, but he can be patient for now. Certainly, no human he’s encountered in his thousands of years of life has ever acted so...peculiar.] Why yes, I am. [He offers her a wry smile] They’re all so fun to watch, and delicious as well…[Though he’s not allowed to eat anything here. He’d huff if he wasn’t trying to be human.] [He tilts his head and narrows his eyes] You’re right in that I shouldn’t, but being among these...people, I’m trying to become similar to them, and to show off the amount of pride I have is apparently unbecoming. [He shrugs, and gestures with one snow-covered hand] Were it not for that, I wouldn’t have bothered.

[gimmecandy]

Pride... Superbia. Hubris. Futility. Origin of Sin. The perversion of the faculties that make humans more like God—dignity and holiness. -The mature tone recited the information back as if reading them off of a book, referencing some unseen encyclopedia.-

"What the weak head with strongest bias rules, is pride, the never-failing vice of fools."

-And the youthful tone giggled.- A very human aspect indeed~!

[poisonparadise]

[Though he can’t shift his face to any form of his true self, Valerius’ lips still stretched into a vicious smile. To be acknowledged without having to offer any hints was delectable, a true delight.]

Indeed it is a human aspect, and from where I originate, one of gods as well.

[Looking directly into the woman’s eyes, he places a hand to his chest, where a frigid heart beats beneath false flesh. His voice is low enough where only Jack-O could hear him, but laced with a razor’s edge] It was from a god’s pride and the sins of their child that I was born, to be precise…

[He glances around, no one was listening. Too many were keeping their distance in fact. Good.]
You could say I enjoy comparing and contrasting the pride of both creatures...

[gimmecandy]

... You have really shiny teeth. -The youthful tone mused, out loud, as if she had no concept of what a non-sequitur was. It probably shot a good load of doubt into just how observant this masked girl really was... but the mature tone chimed in before it got any worse.-

You are suggesting you are the offspring of a non-corporeal existence? Or does "God" mean something else, in this case?

[poisonparadise]

[A soft chuckle left his voice at the observation. As strange as the different aspects of this woman’s personality was, Valerius found it amusing. To him, it seemed like there was a twin consciousness in one body, which was fascinating in and of itself.
He only barely cared to look around for staring locals before continuing]

A bit of both, really. Where I originate, the Creator “god” can be corporal or non, depending on their wishes--they are a shapeshifter. I am merely a piece taken from their heart; All the negativity they wished to throw away, so as not to damage the chances of their worlds’ survival.

What they failed to realize, however, is that creation cannot exist without destruction.

[gimmecandy]

-She seemed to be listening intently, but after a moment, despite the unchanged expression on the mask (which it was already weird that a mask would change expressions), one could hear the faint sound of... snoring.-

[poisonparadise]

[Pale blue eyes blink twice as the sound of her breathing suddenly slows. When he's sure she's still, Val leans over to inspect--and is bewildered by the woman's sudden slip into sleep.

Who...or what..was she? He's not sure what to make of it at all!]

Ah...goodnight, then.

[gimmecandy]

-Which apparently startled her.-

Gah! I'm awake, I'm awake! -The youthful tone exclaimed, her body stiffening.- But I could use some candy...

[poisonparadise]

[And her jolting awake startles Val as well. Very rarely will anyone see him look caught off guard...consider it an honor] ...All right then. I was merely going to suggest that outside in the cold doesn't seem like the best place to sle--candy?

[Human things Valerius does not comprehend: Confectionary. He looks very lost right now]

[gimmecandy]

Candy! Sweets, confections, sugary treats! I especially like toffee and lollipops! -The youthful tone sang.-

I require a steady supply in order to maintain functionality. -The mature tone clarified.-

[poisonparadise]

[He offers a pleasant smile] Then it's a terrible shame that we're being seen so suspiciously; I would offer to help you find a shop of some sort.

[gimmecandy]

Oh! Don't worry, I stocked up before people started to absolutely refuse me service! -She seems so... proud of herself.-