[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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[dividepain]

[ Laphicet finally realizes that he might have been a bit too enthusiastic, but there's no helping that. ]

Six months ago? I suppose there's still a lot you have to learn, but I'm sure you'll get there!

[ There's something on his mind, clearly—he's tapping his chin, looking up at the other boy, pondering about something. ]

Do you think we could study together? I mean I'm not going to be a doctor, but I'd like to learn more about different kinds of plants. I don't want to bother you, though.

[inspiteful]

[ Skylark hopes he'll get there, though he isn't actually sure what he'll do with it in the future. He's a little surprised at Laphicet's request, still. ]

Oh, uhm...I guess that's fine. [ He hasn't studied with anyone since he finished school, and that was 2 years ago. ] I'm not really sure what else I should be studying, other than the stuff Teacher said I should know by heart.

[dividepain]

I don't know, either...but maybe we'll be able to find out? There must be at least one doctor in this city! It's pretty huge, after all.

[ He's sure a little optimist. ]

[inspiteful]

It'd be in a real sorry state if there wasn't more than one, actually.

[ The thing about working for a doctor and having a more high-minded friend who cared about this sort of thing is that you learn really quickly that healthcare is Important. As clean and shiny Shehui seems to him, Skylark imagines it's at least partially because they have all that in order. He pauses to think. ]

The medicine here seems more advanced than what I know back home. I think there's a library too, so we can check that out as well.

[dividepain]

[ Skylark is on point. He's been here only for a little while, but he can tell that the city is huge. ]

Can we? [ He perks up, his eyes glimmering. ] Can we...go check it out right now?

[ Because there's no time to waste!! If the city's this big, he can already imagine the size of its library. ]

[inspiteful]

[ Well, it's not as if Skylark has anything he needs to do right away...and looking at how bright-eyed Laphicet is right now, he isn't sure if he can say no anyway. ]

Sure, why not?

[dividepain]

[ He's only barely managing not to start jumping in excitement. Still, he can't hold back with the questions. ]

Can you borrow books from that library? It would be really great if you could. But we're from different worlds, what if someone took one of the books by mistake all the way back to their world...

[ He's thinking too much into it, probably. ]

[inspiteful]

I wouldn't know. I don't think there's much anyone can do if someone took a book and ended up hopping to another world.

[ Like, he's pretty sure it's kind of a moot point by then? You can't exactly get compensation or anything like that if there's no way to reach them. ]

What's your name?

[dividepain]

[ He's been told once that if he wants something, he should just take it, but obviously there was nothing about stealing books and taking them into other worlds. Well, he'll just have to make sure to read all the interesting books while they're here. ]

Laphicet! What's yours?

[ He's already stretching his hand out intending to give Skylark a handshake eventually. ]

How long have you been in this city?

[ The question might seem a bit out of the blue especially given the fact that hhe can't even predict how long they're going to stay here...but maybe he could at least make a rough estimate. ]

[inspiteful]

I'm Gracious Skyulark, but Skylark is just fine.

[ He's realised that a name like his doesn't seem to be common in a lot of places. He reaches to shake Laphicet's hand. ]

About four or five weeks.

[dividepain]

Skylark? [ He tilts his head; it's an uncommon name, that's true, but it doesn't change the fact that it's a really nice one. ] I like it!

[ Four or five weeks...that's plenty of time to get used to this busy city. Will he be able to adapt too? Well, his friends are around, so it'll definitely be much easier. ]

There's no helping it, then. I'll just have to read as many books as possible until we go back.

[ He's pretty determined. ]