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Spellbind Mods ([personal profile] spellbindmods) wrote in [community profile] spellbinders2018-02-10 07:08 pm

[WORLD TWO | FEBRUARY INTRO LOG]

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 226
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 ▢ One of the places you may arrive in Shehui is your apartment -- and if you're not a newbie, then that may be where you're hanging out anyway. There's likely going to be at least one other person in there with you. Are you going to say hello? Are you on good terms with your roommates? Do you even know who they are? Discuss.

      B ▢ If you want to go out and do something else, that's also acceptable. Because no access card is needed to enter the recreation floor, which contains the game room, garden and more, it's likely a lot of coven members are hanging out there instead of waiting around for roommates to let them into their rooms. If you want to blow off steam, the game room now also features a karaoke machine and photo booth.

      C ▢ Word of the recent jailbreak -- which you'll likely need to be caught up to speed on, if you're new -- has made it out into the greater part of Shehui. The job board in front of the apartment is somewhat depleted now that a number of coven members have been "black carded," and thus have no need for credits. This doesn't mean jobs aren't available, though! The newest jobs are going to be related to the upcoming festival, which includes card delivery, chocolate carriers and water holders. These will be explained in a bit -- but there are a lot of other jobs you can utilize to make money. What interesting position will you find on the job board to try out?


Those coming into Shehui today are in luck -- today is Neyi, which translates to "the day of darkness." Today you'll see a lot of old furniture on the sides of the road, people drinking depressedly in bars and a general melancholy aura in the air. The point of Neyi is to get rid of the pain, heartbreak and toxicity you've been carrying around in your relationships.

      D ▢ Chocolate carriers are walking around the busy streets of Shehui with boxes that are held with straps that go around their necks. Some of these boxes contain four pieces of chocolate, containing a very strong liquor. It doesn't take much for these to get you drunk. Other boxes circulate as the night goes on, other boxes circulate that are a lot more gentle and amorous. These chocolates contain a caramel that has a slight aphrodisiac -- not enough to turn someone into some raging horndog, but they are inclined to make someone a little more cuddly than usual...although, it's worth noting that the more you eat, the less true the previous statement becomes.

      E ▢ A lot of Shehui residents who aren't into the somber feeling of Neyi have begun to get their true Yuenai party on. One of the most traditional charms of Yuenai is giving out cards with well-wishes, romantic sentiments and other positive emotions. Those who want to send cards can choose from two options: personal, or competition. Personal cards are a lot bigger and more ornate depending on the credits used to purchase the card. Competition cards are part of a little game played on Yuenai that focuses on who can get the most well-wishes. These cards will contain one sentence and then the name of whoever sent the card, and are meant to be a small symbol of appreciation. These can be received all day on Neyi or Yuenai.

      F ▢ One of the biggest rituals of the day is the ceremonial bonfire that's held in the middle of Shehui. Participants are welcome to bring photos or mementoes of those they hate or ache for, then throw them into the fire. Usually, there's a special powder that's inserted into the fire in order for it to change colours once objects come into contact with it -- it helps with the symbolism, you know? Instead, because of a lot of confusion and ruckus within the contraband rooms, the powder has been mingled with something a little more magical. Now when these items ignite with the fire, a representation of that person springs to life within the flame. They aren't a true physical person, but instead an eerily accurate visage. While they can't possibly be that person, they do speak tormenting or heinous things to those who dare to throw in an object. Bear in mind, this can be performed with something even as simple as writing their name on a piece of paper.

      G ▢ If you want a less drama-filled evening, then you may want to skip out on the big bonfire and instead head out to one of the smaller parks. There are more personal canister fires scattered throughout each park, and water carriers are asked to patrol in case fires get out of hand. These smaller burns don't contain the same contaminated powder and instead will ignite into a fierce array of colours if anything is burned in them. Others who don't have the same relationship needs as the sad sacks on Neyi have actually begun to use these fires for marshmallow roasting, scary stories, or just outright warmth. It is a little chilly out.

      H ▢ The discovered magic has, of course, put the residents of Shehui in a tizzy, even if most of them think that this is just an amplified version of what happens on Neyi anyway. Despite this internal reassurance, that doesn't stop most Shehui residents from being very on edge. Fights are becoming commonplace in the street, and the added liquor candies and open bars aren't helping this out, either. What kind of person are you? The kind who has been devastated by Neyi yourself, or the kind to break up those who are causing a scene? There are also an assortment of sad drunks on the street who may need some cheering up.

      I ▢ Unlike the Valentine's Day that many worlds celebrate, Shehui's Yuenai is open to more than just romantic love. There are also tiny kiosks that are giving away personalized pins that state the holder's name. They can receive up to five of these for free and are asked to give them to those that they consider family. The pins are in the shape of a bouquet of lilies, with the ribbon connecting them the location of the engraved name. The person who requests these will have their name on the pin, and those who receive it are to wear it proudly, showcasing who cares for them.

      J ▢ Those who are completely new to Shehui may feel a little left out if they don't quite have any close relationships already present in this world. Citizens of Shehui will be given a gift basket by the monitors that contains the names of several already established members of the community -- this is an exercise in relationship building. They're to give the people on this list part of their gift basket, including a competition card and a box of chocolate -- you can pick which kind! Have fun hunting down the people on your own list.

      [OOC: You have the choice of either selecting your own names or picking people at random based on the taken list. You can also keep this open-ended -- hey, can I ask you to help me find this person? Oh that's you? What a coincidence! etc. Also, this is open to everyone -- not just newbies!]

      K ▢ Finally, the fact that the Shehui government has been put through the wringer lately is evident by the rain that begins to fall ahead of schedule, around 10 PM instead of at midnight. The major bonfire is a little too powerful to be taken out quickly, but the smaller park fires will be put out eventually. This rain is also a surprise to a lot of residents, and taking cover is a slow process with so many people out and about.

      L ▢ Wildcard! How will your character interact with this new and unusual world?

talim: do not take (pic#10683710)

[personal profile] talim 2018-02-23 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
A couple?

[ what's so strange about— oh. oh. oh no. ]

... I think I might know what happened. It's not your fault. There's nothing to apologize for.

Whatever they were doing, it probably shouldn't have been in public.

[ think of the children?! ]
deem: (support)

[personal profile] deem 2018-02-23 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
[And so 9S takes a seat beside him, bed creaking under his weight. But nothing new there...at least the furniture was built to accommodate species even heavier than himself]

I'll hold you to it, you know.
talim: (pic#11824092)

[personal profile] talim 2018-02-23 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ jude leans his head over so he can rest it on 9s' shoulder. he feels so affectionate, filled with warmth from head to toe. ]

I wouldn't have it any other way.

Thank you, for the date. And for the gloves. You really are wonderful.
deem: (stun)

[personal profile] deem 2018-02-23 02:19 am (UTC)(link)
[Beside him, 9S sputters.

Despite how generous with kind words Jude tends to be, it still startles him, enough so that he mentally broadcasts it right back at him without meaning to.

W-Wonderful—? That's too much, I only...

No he doesn't know he's doing it. Controlling thoughts is an awfully difficult task]
talim: (30.)

[personal profile] talim 2018-02-23 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ jude hears the telepathic connection loud and clear, and he laughs, muffling it in 9s' shoulder before pulling back to smile at him. ]

It's not too much. It's just the truth.

Wonderful, thoughtful, kind, generous...
deem: (comment)

[personal profile] deem 2018-02-23 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
[9S doubts he could properly communicate how happy those words make him, simply for the knowledge that Jude believes them to be true. But at the same time he's embarrassed that he couldn't moderate his own thoughts again, his cheeks burning from the combination of the two, and he presses his free hand against his face]

I just...

[He trails off. While he may be used to being complimented on his performance, it's different to have his personal qualities commented on this way. Flattering, but a little overwhelming too.

It wouldn't surprise him if his systems overheated]
talim: (14.)

[personal profile] talim 2018-02-23 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
You just... ?

[ jude prompts, gently. he tilts his head, ever patient. 9s' happiness might as well be his own, and if his words and praise make him happy, then he'll all but smother him with it. seeing him like this, because of him, makes him feel so giddy. ]
deem: (assist)

[personal profile] deem 2018-02-23 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
[After several seconds invested in trying to articulate his thoughts, 9S can only shake his head. It's difficult for him to say it in a way that won't worry Jude: how much those things mean.

Because some reasons are personal, and some are simply down to what he is]


I'm...glad you feel that way.

[This much is true, even if it's not all of it]
talim: (pic#11701464)

[personal profile] talim 2018-02-23 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ jude releases 9s' hand and cups both of 9s' cheeks, instead, gazing at him. he's not oblivious to how close they are; 9s' puffs of breath intermingling with his, his long eyelashes, their lips inches apart, everything. jude can feel himself getting more and more overwhelmed again. ]

Well, of course I do. I like you.
skiouros: (16)

[personal profile] skiouros 2018-02-23 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
[Eizen shrugs his shoulders.]

I'm a selfish man. I don't dwell on what others think about me.
deem: (view)

[personal profile] deem 2018-02-23 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
Well, I...sort of figured that.

[A hint of wry humor carries in his voice, as he's pretty sure Jude wouldn't have wanted to pursue a relationship if he didn't like him. At the least, it'd be pretty weird]
talim: (20.)

[personal profile] talim 2018-02-23 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
I know. I just thought I'd tell you again.

[ a huff of light laughter. ]

Nines?
deem: (turn)

[personal profile] deem 2018-02-23 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
[And a curious tip of his head in response]

Jude?
sluggard: (pic#11585935)

[personal profile] sluggard 2018-02-23 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
[A long sigh.]

I dunno, kid. I was kinda' thinking... Why bother with a chair, y'know? And why even bother with standing?
talim: (pic#11824106)

[personal profile] talim 2018-02-23 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
... Can I kiss you?
splendente: (1)

[personal profile] splendente 2018-02-23 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ Mari's expression is soft in the face of Riko's admission of guilt. She figured it had been something along those lines. It's not Mari's way to coddle any of them but still--

She can't help but be a bit overprotective of them all. ]


Dia isn't an easy person to be there for, she makes sure of that.

[ There's a ten foot long list of things Dia would do before accepting help after all. ]

We can't change what happened, all we can do is keep moving forward. It's not too late to be there for them both, y'know?

[ Rather abruptly, Mari suddenly pushes against Riko, resting her weight on the other girl. ]

Soooooo~! Let me lean on you sometime, and you can do the same with me. Okay, Riko-chan ♡?
splendente: (23)

[personal profile] splendente 2018-02-23 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's not a comparison Mari can really understand, but she doesn't question it. If a denizen of another world can find something relatable in it, then perhaps these feelings were a bit more universal than she thought.

Perhaps she herself wasn't so weird for finding this otherworldly experience so poignant. ]


Well when you put it that way, I guuuess I get it!

[ More than she'd like to admit. ]

Moral of the story! If you have a nasty, awful breakup in this world don't let them keep any of your things!

[ Granted, a piece of paper also apparently did the trick. But using momentos definitely seemed more brutal. ]
splendente: (14)

[personal profile] splendente 2018-02-23 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
Anywhere! As long as there's cute waitstaff and the right ambiance! And actually.. I think I passed the perfect place on the way here.

[ Mari is leading, a little bit of cheer in her step! She leads them to a maid cafe-- all decked out for the holiday.

Except its filled with sad and upset single people. Oh, well no matter! They're already seated and Mari is like a kid in a candy store. ]


Look Dia! They'll write a message in ketchup here! Just like back home! What should I ask for, hmm?
splendente: (15)

[personal profile] splendente 2018-02-23 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
A woman with a heart of gold! It's quite a stroke of luck that I managed to run into you today.

[ Mari you literally ambushed her. ]

Since you've been kind enough to offer me your help and camaraderie in this strange new world, I have a few questions for you!

[ Mari makes a very dramatic, sweeping gesture, bringing her fist right in front of Suzu's face. She lifts one finger for each question she asks. ]

One! Where did you come from!

Two! Do you have fantastic magical powers!

Three! What are your three sizes!

[ And before Suzu can answer, Mari waves her palm. ]

I'm joking, joking! But please feel free to answer the rest.
idolpedia: (pic#11747943)

[personal profile] idolpedia 2018-02-23 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
[At the mention of a maid cafe, Dia's face goes red. Why? Well, Mari is about to find out right now since there wasn't much of a choice getting pulled into the cafe.

The waitresses already there? They greet Dia as if they know her or something?
]

The lattes here are really fantastic.

[She is still so red. And then? She mumbles:]

Riko-san and I work in this cafe for extra money...
talim: do not take (pic#10683684)

[personal profile] talim 2018-02-23 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
You sound... kind of depressed.

[ not a judgement; just the truth. ]
deem: (...)

[personal profile] deem 2018-02-23 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
[This calls for a moment of silence]

Is asking something we're supposed to be doing?

[Has he been doing it wrong all this time?]
sluggard: (pic#11994287)

[personal profile] sluggard 2018-02-23 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
[He makes a face at Jude.] Who, me? Python? Nothing's even happened to me.

[A shrug.] Besides all of this, but who cares about that, huh?
poisonparadise: Art by Sineral, edit by Seraphim (Grin)

[personal profile] poisonparadise 2018-02-23 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
[This earns the other man a wicked grin from Valerius] As am I...[He shrugs] That person in the flame was simply someone who stole something from me, and I have yet to extract revenge for it.
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[personal profile] osteotome 2018-02-23 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
You're being good now. Even if you change my mind later, that's not something I'll worry about.

[ Look he didn't get a lot of "future" pep-talks from Namazuo, just "live for the present" ones. He'll be optimistic!

Now for the... slightly more difficult topic. The curiosity of a troublemaker... ]


No, I'm older than I look... and I'm not that special. It just... runs in my family, we're all like this.

[ ...It dawns on him that he looks young enough to be her little brother or junior. At least his subtle expression hides the surprise. Maybe disappointment. ]

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