spellbinders | [JANUARY INTRO LOG

[JANUARY INTRO LOG | WORLD TWO]

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?

your flower will be decided

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B. First floor lobby

[Apollo had made it to his apartment, a little shell-shocked and pushing himself along in a daze. Getting whisked away to some weird, futuristic city was... well, it hadn't quite sunk in yet. It just had to be a dream, right? He had fallen asleep watching old sci-fi shows and this is just what he gets for doing it. That just had to be it. It was that kind of thinking that brought Apollo to the apartment suite, and the room assigned to him, where he had found the letter explaining the existence of the coven. That he had some kind of magic now, after just being told that magic wasn't allowed in this city.

This... had to be a joke. It had to be. All of a sudden, the fact that he had just let himself be lead to this apartment is starting to leave a bad taste in his mouth. Apollo makes it down to the lobby before he realizes that something feels weird about his neck... he has to loosen his tie and undo the top button of his shirt to get at the problem, but he can clearly feel the hard metal of the signet lodged at the base of his throat.

And that's when Apollo starts to panic, with full Chords of Steel level shouting involved.]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!

D.
[Some time later, Apollo has mostly calmed down. It was partially curiosity that had him venturing outside of the apartment building, but also because he just needed some breathing room to think about this situation he's found himself in now. ... And really, this city didn't seem like all that bad of a place. It was actually kind of nice, when he could make himself forget that he wasn't where he was supposed to be.

It's as Apollo is walking past a bar and grill that he spots a sign advertising their holiday dinner specials. The reminder that food exists is making his stomach growl. Yeah, eating at some point was a good idea. He steps into the restaurant to discover that it's awfully crowded... was there even any seating left?]

J. [Or hit me with something else!]

Edited 2018-01-07 06:28 (UTC)

B. (the great vending machine treasure)
[ What's a vending machine? Celica can't tell you that because there's no such thing where she comes from. What she normally does out in the world is break boxes and smash jars to find food, so it should apply the same here, right?

She takes out her sword, ready to smash the vending machine open until she realizes there are some weird numbered buttons on them. She aborts her terrible idea temporarily and begins to press all of them. ]

I see now, this is a puzzle. I must earn this if I wish to eat.

[ beep, boop, beep, boop... ]

There must be some trick to it.

[ Now she's just pressing them slower, with pauses in between. ]

D. (a priestess walks into a bar...)
[ Even if the drinks are cheap or free, Celica doesn't drink any alcohol whatsoever. Instead, she orders herself a soda, which... she also has never experienced before! It's quite sweet and she finds herself sitting at a bar stool, drinking her third glass as the other two empty ones have yet to be taken away.

Should anybody be nearby, Celica will try her hardest to socialize. She has to start making friends if she wants to survive in this world, because nobody from Valentia is going to come to her rescue here (as far as she's aware!). ]

Excuse me... may I recommend a refreshment for you? This here is called "soda" - it's quite tasty!

[ She hiccups! ...Not from being drunk, of course, she just drank 2fast2furious and is now paying for it. ]

E. (selfies galore)
[ SURPRISE BITCHES, Celica has a cellphone!! She may have been swindled out of half of her given allowance, but in her defense, the sales rep was really convincing. She's not sure what she's doing with it, of course, but she seems really fascinated with the selfie feature! The only problem is, every time she takes a photo, she accidentally sends it out to anyone who's nearby. The photos themselves range from Okay to WTF Are You Doing.

Maybe text her to stop??? Or just wrestle the phone out of her hands if you come across her directly on the street. ]

H. (obligatory cats prompt)
[ Celica is tasked with finding five missing kittens. She's not sure which ones belong to the poor child, so what does she do? She's herding twelve of them. Or trying to, at least? It's actually not as easy as it sounds (go figure), and to make matters worse, she's holding up traffic on the streets as she tries to cross while leaving a trail of snacks for eleven cats.

Wait, eleven?!? SHE LOST ONE ALREADY. ]

A-Ah, oh no. Lord Whiskers!

[ ???? ]

Where have you gone...

I. (snowed in)
[ Celica is trapped inside a building with somebody. It's as simple as it gets. Despite having a clumsy start here in Shehui, Celica takes their situation very seriously, and might even start to assume command.

Her demeanor is cold and guarded; not quite showing as much emotion as one would expect at a time like now. ]

This isn't good. How are we doing with supplies?

[ She means food! They might be here for a while. ]

WILDCARD.
[ Celica is pretty much everywhere today, so hit her up with your own scenario if you'd like! ]

Edited 2018-01-07 10:23 (UTC)

E/F.
[ Busying himself at work in a local bookstore labeling clearence items and pretending all the fuss about the coven isn't bothering him, Jun doesn't even realize he's broadcasting his thoughts until a little too late and he catches a hint of someone else's. Thankfully, most of it seems pretty standard. Maybe a little off for the attentive? ]

it's been a little slow lately because of the holidays, huh what's even the point of really, it's all a bit too quiet for my tastes never liked being left to my own thoughts—ah? A customer...?

G.
[ ... it's a little ironic for Jun, but all the dead flowers seem a little too symbolically on point. And even makes him a little melancholy, for a multitude of reasons he would much rather not think about.

To cheer himself up, he decides to go try one of those flower fortunes! Why not, right?

Except for some reason, he finds his own flower even more ironic. Of course, his externally pleased expression betrays none of this. ]

"Forget-me-nots", huh.

( A: floor one, room one )

[ Before pulling the door, Laphicet makes sure that his name really is on the plate. Not once, not twice, but at least five times. It's still here, though, so there's a room waiting for him inside, it seems. ]

Hello? Is anybody here?

[ Soon, there are four doors in front of him. How's he supposed to tell which one leads to his room? He might get it right on his first try, or alternatively, he may walk right into someone else's room. ]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...

( E )

[ A tiny boy most certainly needs a tiny flip phone—or so assumes the lady in the store right before she starts going on and on about how fantastic this phone is. Declining the offer is out of the question, and that's how Laphicet ends up with a flip phone of his own.

He might be seen in various places throughout the day trying to figure how does it work and what some of the apps are for—and if he spots someone with a similar device, he'll try to approach them. ]

Where can I find books in this bookface application?

[ This clearly is an app for reading books, right? He can't quite wrap his mind around how he's supposed to read on this tiny screen, but he wants to see how it works nonetheless. ]

Actually, once he gets a grip on texting, he might use the redmolar. ]

Hi. What should I do if terms and conditions say that I can't use one of the applications if I'm under twelve but I already have it? Should I get rid of it right way?

[ He...actually read them, yes. ]

( G )

[ Seeing so many dead flowers all over the streets is a heartbreaking sight, somehow. They must have been so pretty, too. Walking around the city with a long face, he meets a fortune teller who decides to cheer him up and give him an ivy. ]

What does it mean, miss?

[ In response, she only smiles at him and tells him to ask around, perhaps someone knows the meaning behind it. And that is how Laphicet's new side-quest begins. ]

I wish I studied flower language more... [ He sighs. Luckily, he'll find someone with a digital card soon enough. ] Oh! Where can I get it? Or can you check what ivy does mean?

( H )

[ Small children need to stick together, no matter whether they're alien or a malak, that's why he agrees to help the girl on the spot. Thankfully, she provided him with some realistic drawings which will surely become helpful. ]

Excuse me, have you seen this cat? [ Laphicet presents the picture, completely serious about this. Five kittens are missing, this is no laughing matter! ] His name is Tiger.

( Wildcard )

[ if there's anything else you'd like to do, hit me up! and if you'd like to plot, pm this account or pp me @ koohii ]

[ This is... all very strange, yet being away from his world would be one thing he counts as a boon. The murmurings of the Aragami have dimmed - a stifling world, yet this dampening property is beneficial in some ways.

Still, this is not the first time he's been away.]

for roomies
[ Strangely, the only new object that has appeared in Floor 1 Room 3 is a large, white sword. The blade is two metres long altogether, left lying on the floor. Try not to trip on the way in. Touching it would reveal that it's fashioned out of fine-grained wood, and the blade edge is dulled to not injure anyone who touches it. It's also quite heavy, as befitting its size.

Julius himself will find his way to the room near to sundown. If you happen to be inside at the moment, he would greet you with a polite nod. ]

Excuse me, do you stay here?

signets
[ You may also find Julius inspecting one of the posters that have been put up, a slight frown creasing his brow. If you approach him, you will hear a faint sound much like leaves rustling before he turns to face you. ]

What issue do they have against it, I wonder?

[ He is no stranger to being a fugitive, and it never sits well with him - especially in cases of mistaken discrimination. Loath he is to tap into the Singularity's powers, but it seems something necessary right now; for it allows him to absorb the signet into his own body.

His collar already conceals it, but there is no trace of where the signet should have been. Safety first. ]

flowers
[ He can be found kneeling at the side of a snowy road, a bunch of withered flowers in his hand. He frowns, focusing to see if he can get it to take root in his arm - but nothing. It remains lifeless, and a passing wind fragments the blossoms into the air.

Julius sighs, closing his palm and standing up. Being so absorbed in his task means that he has not noticed anyone approach, so he should probably fill up this silence. ]

If there's a recycling facility for these, they should be brought there.

wildcard
[ Throw me something and I'll roll with it! If you have met Julius before, he would hit you up over telepathy to check on how you've been doing. We can go from there! ]

[ It was a normal day until Riko notices Celica trying to split the vending machine into two with a sword, no less. She doesn't approach right away, just watches her from a safe distance for a little while, and even when she offers to give her a hand, Riko makes sure to stand at least a few steps away. ]

M-Maybe I can help...? What would you like?

[ She's glad that Celica came to the conclusion that sword won't be necessary for this "puzzle", though. ]

[ It's only a temporary conclusion. Thankfully Riko comes in before Celica goes back to her original plan and unknowingly commits a crime on her first day here. ]

Y-Yes, please. Do you know the sequence of these signets I must interact with? I am low on rations, but I will gladly share this loot with you. I only need a little...

[ Even her speech patterns are bizarre. Maybe she should've expected that? Who carries a sword with them on a daily basis, after all... ]

I do, you just have to tell me what do you want. [ Riko takes a look at the vending machine, wondering if she's supposed to recommend something. Maybe she should? ] Umm, milk chocolate bars are pretty good if you like sweets? Unless you want something more nourishing. Let's see...

I do like sweet food.

[ She... feels a little childish for saying that. ]

Anything refined and not too rough, if that's possible.

[ THAT'S SO UNHELPFUL. But listen, she's concentrating super hard on what Riko is doing with this magical machine. She will learn this trick. ]

(G.)

[The sight of the dead flowers lining the streets is a depressing one, and so Lapis can't stop the compulsion to go over and tidy them up, wanting to at least do something. Not wanting to remove the flowers, since people still left them here, but she does her best to make things look a little better - deciding to use some of the credits she's been given to buy new flowers.

So she places the new bunches along with the other flowers lining the streets, humming softly to herself as she continues her task diligently. She shows no letting up as she continues along the streets - always heading back to the store to buy a new bunch of flowers, before going right back to where she was arranging them before.]

(H.)

[Lapis is covered in kittens. Apparently having a high body temperature means that the kittens love her - which is great, since she did tell the little alien child she would find them.

So now she's carrying one in her arms, one is wrapped around her shoulders and the other is curled up on her head - all purring away as Lapis looks for the rest of their siblings. Making sure to walk carefully, not wanting to disturb the purring balls of fluff, even if it would be easier if they weren't laying on her like this. But they're so adorable, there's no way Lapis can move them.

So when she spots someone, she cautiously makes her way over to them, kittens still securely in place.] Have you seen any kittens wandering around?

(I.)

[While Lapis usually likes snow, she decides she doesn't like it when it traps her inside. Debating if she should try to use her new fire powers to just... melt the snow, but it seems like she still can't actually control it, with only the tips of her fingers flickering into flames. That's not gonna help much.

So they're stuck for now, Lapis sighing as she looks out the window - there's no way they can dig their way out, so now it's just a waiting game. Another sigh escaping her as she flops down to sit, resting her chin on her hand as she keeps mulling quietly.]

If you get too cold, I can try to start a fire. [Since all she can do now is make tiny little flames. She'll keep trying to make something better!!]

(Wildcard.)

[if you have anything else in mind, feel free to hit me up! i'm totally open to anything!]

Edited 2018-01-07 13:54 (UTC)

[woah...a cute girl is talking to him out of no where... No, okay, focus. She's actually saying something...a little worrying.]

Uh. Hey, mind if I see that...?

[Jörgen will be absolutely relieved to find out it is just soda, but someone bumbling around excitedly, hiccuping, and apparently not well-verse in drinks has his brotherly instincts acting up. Gotta make sure she's not being taken advantage of somehow...!]

[Jörgen's been over here, doing his own fortune business and trying to puzzle out the meaning, but Juan's comment makes him look up. That's much more interesting than some "truth" thing!!!]

Whaaat? That's some everlasting love stuff, right? That's so romantic! Lucky...

[HE GETS TO USE A PHONE HE FEELS SO BLESSED what is this]

no you keep it and feel like a badass!! like those only enter if ur over 18 sites you always click that ur old enough

[ A - 9-1 - roomies and room invaders? ]

[The aesthetic is familiar, even if the room isn't... Must be back in Shehui, even if he doesn't really remember...leaving... If he wasn't here now, he might have simply assumed the adventure to be an incredibly vivid dream. Fairly certain he's awake now, though. And hey, this time he's being provided with information that he...sort of already knew! Thanks, popcorn broski.

...Wait.]

My popcorn! Where is it? Aaaaa, oh no... If you're not going to let me have my sister or friends, at least let me have my popcorn!

[you're making him cry, world.]

[ E - been so long since he had internet. ]

WHERE THE MEMES AT

[That's it, nearby phone users, that's all you get.]

[ WILDCARD. ]

[Jörgen's hiding his signet just because...his clothes do that, but he's doing pretty much everything to experience it all, learn the ropes, and search the city for familiar faces.]

Edited 2018-01-07 19:19 (UTC)

[ THAT'S SO UNHELPFUL, INDEED. Riko looks over her shoulder and sighs softly. ]

Sparkling water and a milk chocolate bar, it is. If you don't like it, we can try something else.

[ While pressing the right numbers, she can easily tell that her every single move is being observed. ]

Every product inside has a number, you just need to press the numbers for the thing you want.

[ Hopefully that makes sense. Soon, the machine starts making weird sounds, trying to push the products out their respective shelves. ]

[ Hibiki's not sure if his eyes are playing tricks or him or did he really see Julius in the crowd. It might've been someone who just looks like him, though. There are too many people to catch up with him straight away, but if it really is him, he should be able to reach him via telepathy, right? ]

Julius? Can you hear me? It's Hibiki. Hibiki Kohaku.

[ A kid confused by technology. It's kind of rare nowadays, probably?? ]

But I don't want to be bad, I want to be good. And it's against the rules.

[ A goodass. ]

I wouldn't lie like that. Besides, what are in-app purchases?

[ Oh boy. ]

[ From where he's standing, Hibiki can see Julius stop walking and start looking around. ]

Yes, I can. [ He sounds tired, his voice somehow muffled a little. ] Thank goodness you're safe. Where are you?

no one even reads the rules

in-app purchases are things they make you buy to make you better or not have ads or w/e to trick people outta $$$ just don't put in a credit card number or paybud acct

[ ...! ]

It's really you. I'm glad. [ Oh, right. He should tell him where he's right now and stop being a creep...probably. ] Look on the other side of the street. I'm in my usual uniform.

[ Now that he's received guidance, Julius pivots and makes a beeline straight for Hibiki's position. He looks... similar to before, except his hair is let down so that it falls lightly over his shoulders. It seems to have gotten longer. ]

Truly... I did not expect to be able to see you again.

[ His smile is not on his face, but in his eyes. ]

Maybe they should!!

[ Says a kid who's been traveling with a bunch of criminals, nice. ]

I guess it's a bad thing if it says payment finalized in that case...

[...I mean. He's not wrong? People should probably read and follow laws, but they make it soooooo loooong and nonsensical...]

what did you buy.......

Neither did I.

[ Contrary to Julius, Hibiki manages to smile, even if it's just a tiny one. ]

Are you busy right now? I know it's sudden, but maybe you'd like to drink some tea? You could tell me what happened to you.

[ He knows a really nice place that's nearby, too. ]

100 bookface credits? Can I at least buy books with these?

[ Not even close ]

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