[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

[poisonparadise]

[He tilts his head to one side, then nods] Full is Valerius Reveri, but you may call me “Val” to shorten it. As for what I did...I was merely a magic teacher, occasionally dabbling in side jobs as a sort of field medic.

[He gestures briefly to his chest] Where I’m from, the element of--[His eyes widen as he remembers something important, then he sighs] Right, can’t talk of that here...nevermind it.

[sharpestsword]

We didn't have any of that where I'm from.

[ She's starting to feel like she's missed out on a lot more than she thought. Knowing that about him makes her that much more interested in him. It's frustrating to have the conversation cut short because of local taboos. But there is another way. ]

Have you figured out how to use the signet for telepathy yet?

[poisonparadise]

[He looks ponderous for a moment, his mind elsewhere as his eyes wander. It’s only after a moment that he realizes someone is speaking to him]

Oh, yes I have. I’ve not used it much, but it seems simple enough.

[sharpestsword]

If you feel like sharing we could use that.

[ She tries to find what's distracting him but comes up with nothing. ]

Is something on your mind? I know this is a lot to take in.

[poisonparadise]

[He stares her over for a bit, then his smile fades. His eyes are colder than before as something catches his attention]

Pardon me for prying, miss...but is something troubling you?

[sharpestsword]

[ Is there? She hadn't been consciously aware of it but now that he mentions it she supposes it's true. It's definitely something she was unprepared to deal with. ]

I guess. I mean somebody from home just moved in and it's kind of awkward when we were on opposite sides of a war, you know?

[poisonparadise]

[The man clicks his tongue and shakes his head] I’m afraid I don’t. I’ve never been in a situation like that, myself. Although I suppose I can understand the difficulty…

[He furrows his brows and waves a hand gently] But aren’t you concerned that such feelings may interfere with your work?

[sharpestsword]

It is a little distracting, so I guess it's a good thing I don't need a lot of concentration for this.

[ The concern is noted even if she finds it unnecessary. ]

I don't think we're going to kill each other here.

[poisonparadise]

[He nods slowly, then taps his cheek with one finger] I would hope not. This little group of ours would benefit from a sense of unity...

[Even if Valerius finds himself above such things]

[sharpestsword]

Right. It won't be easy though. Things got a little rough at our first confrontation. I'm more experienced with combat than negotiation.

[It's fine though. She's mostly healed from all that. ]

[poisonparadise]

Convenient...I’ve always found myself in a support role more so than a combat one, though I’m not completely devoid of offensive capabilities as well...

[sharpestsword]

My role mostly involved following orders of my commander. I'm not sure how I feel about it being so much less defined here.

[poisonparadise]

I'm sure you'll figure something out...in the meantime, try not to let any of that uncertainty cloud your judgement too much.

[His smile seems a little too bright] In these new worlds, you'll never know what trouble could come from that.