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[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?

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[personal profile] oceanaria 2018-02-11 07:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Remember that one time when Riko was smooth for, like, 15 seconds? ]

I just will. I'm pretty responsible, you know!

[ It's over now. ]

Chika-chan...do you think we could stay together forever? And ever?

[ With the smug phase over, Riko goes right to the mushy one. ]
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[personal profile] heartholder 2018-02-11 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
... And ever?

[ chika giggles, resting her head on riko's shoulder even as they walk. ]

You bet! It's a promise!
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[personal profile] oceanaria 2018-02-11 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
... And ever.

[ Riko rests her head against Chika's and smiles to herself. ]

I'm so grateful that you're in my life, Chika-chan.
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[personal profile] heartholder 2018-02-11 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Riko-chan...

[ chika squeezes her hands again, gentler this time. ]

I'm glad you're in mine, too. I'm glad I met you. I'm glad I made you join Aqours with me and You-chan. I'm glad... I'm so glad.
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[personal profile] oceanaria 2018-02-11 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[ This seems to be a good moment to ask Chika is she's willing to take the responsibility, but honestly, it feels like she already did that. Even if it's not that kind of responsibility. Chika encouraged her countless times and even now, she's here by her side, in this strange world.

Riko nuzzles their cheeks together, humming a melody they both know. It doesn't take long for her to start singing—she remembers the lyrics quite well and even though they decided to find their own path and don't follow Muse, somehow...it feels right to sing it now. ]


The door to our dreams, I've always been searching for it
I've been searching for a connection between you and me♪
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[personal profile] heartholder 2018-02-11 09:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ chika immediately joins in. ]

the door to our dreams, i'll always continue to search for it
it's the season you and i set off on a journey ♪


[ ... and then bursts into giggles. ]

You were so stubborn back then. Remember how long it took to get you to join me on this adventure?

[ chika swings their hands back and forth, twining their fingers together. ]
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[personal profile] oceanaria 2018-02-12 11:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ This time around Riko doesn't giggle and puffs her cheeks instead. ]

It wasn't that long...

[ Yes, it was. ]

You changed my whole life back then, Chika-chan. Thank you.

[ Riko squeezes her hand quite hard feeling a pleasant warm feeling in her chest. ]
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[personal profile] heartholder 2018-02-12 11:41 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, Riko-chan?

[ chika looks unusually serious, although there's a clear shimmer in her eyes, lips tempted to quirk into a smile that's not there just yet. ]
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[personal profile] oceanaria 2018-02-12 11:48 am (UTC)(link)
Yes?

[ This is...she doesn't know what to think of this sudden change of mood. What should she expect? ]

D-Did I say something?
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[personal profile] heartholder 2018-02-12 11:57 am (UTC)(link)
I love you.

[ riko's hands are still in hers, and chika squeezes them again, but much gentler this time. ]

I love you.

[ it's not the first time she's said it, and to chika, it's not a monumental thing. it just is. she loves riko.

and chika might not mean it the way it could mean— at least, not intentionally. that's a step one from zero she hasn't even thought about making. but she means it with all her heart and soul, her entire being. in this moment, her love for riko is positively overflowing. ]
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[personal profile] oceanaria 2018-02-12 12:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Chika-chan...

[ Indeed, it's not the first time Riko heard these words from Chika. Actually, she's told Chika the same thing—she loves her too, it's an undeniable fact.

However, the love you from back then and the love you now, at least in Riko's case, are a little different. And it's not just because of some chocolates. When Chika wasn't by her side, Riko felt a painful sting in her heart. The sole thought that she might not see her again made her cry.

But those times are long over—they're together now, holding hands, walking across the streets of this city. Riko can't help but smile, yet she feels a little awkward. She knows what her response will be, but the realization that the true meaning of her words might be lost makes it somehow difficult to say it. ]


I love you.

[ Riko chuckles softly as it's the only way to prevent saying anything more. It doesn't go as she planned, though. ]

Can I...give you a Yuenai gift, Chika-chan?
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[personal profile] heartholder 2018-02-12 12:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ chika's smile is positively radiant, shining with happiness and gratitude and affection and everything in between. ]

Of course! I didn't know you had a gift for me... Ahh, I didn't get you anything! I'm so sorry!

[ she groans and rubs at the back of her neck. she should have been more thoughtful... ]
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[personal profile] oceanaria 2018-02-12 12:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It might seem weird, but that only makes Riko's smile grow wider. ]

It's okay, don't be sorry. [ Riko puts her hand in her pocket and a little while later makes a confused expression. ] Ah. I think I left it in my room.

[ Actually...it's in the pocket and she's a liar. ]

Maybe we could do a gift exchange?
Edited 2018-02-12 12:34 (UTC)
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[personal profile] heartholder 2018-02-12 12:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you want to go get it? We'll go together!

[ she thinks she might have had enough festivities— and chocolate— after all. some more time spent with riko sounds nice, though. ]
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[personal profile] oceanaria 2018-02-12 12:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure.

[ Lying to Chika doesn't feel right at all, but she simply didn't want her friend to feel bad about not getting a gift. ]

I should've probably told you sooner that I'm going to buy you something...

[ Smiling sheepishly, Riko looks away. Chocolates or no chocolates, this is a bit embarrassing. ]
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[personal profile] heartholder 2018-02-12 01:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't worry about it! Ehehe, it's my bad for being so thoughtless... I'm sorry.

[ she looks sheepish. ]

But I'm really excited! So let's go, let's go!

[ and then she's tugging riko in the direction of the apartment building, leaving the festival behind. ]
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[personal profile] oceanaria 2018-02-12 01:18 pm (UTC)(link)
No, no, don't be. It's alright.

[ Riko waves her hand up and down a few times, it's really no big deal. At the same time, she follows Chika and makes sure to keep up with her. ]

It's nothing special, really! Just a small gift.

[ There's no way Riko's telling her that the moment she saw it, she thought of her. ]
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[personal profile] heartholder 2018-02-12 01:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't put yourself down! Anything is special when it comes from you.

[ it's just a simple fact to her. ]

Which floor is your room on?
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[personal profile] oceanaria 2018-02-12 01:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Ah, she's doing that again. ]

It's on the fourth floor.

[ Which makes he realize that they haven't really been to each other's rooms for some reason. ]

Maybe we could eat something together?

[ Just a little while after saying that, it hits Riko that they've had a bunch of chocolates. She only wants to spend some more time together with Chika, even if a dinner together is a really poor excuse. ]
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[personal profile] heartholder 2018-02-14 10:57 am (UTC)(link)
A-Actually...

[ chika only now realizes that she's feeling a little strange, now that they're alone. that she wants to be with riko, and riko only; that she doesn't want to be stuck in a crowd anymore, even a small one at a cute little cafe. on a more ordinary day, she'd jump at the chance, but... ]

Could we head back after all? Maybe we can watch a movie, o-or— something! Yeah. Something.

[ chika is just as desperate to spend more time with her, too. her nerves are on alert and she doesn't know why. ]
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[personal profile] oceanaria 2018-02-14 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Riko didn't even notice that Chika's actually made her hold her breath for a few seconds. What if she has something else to do and can't spend the whole evening with her? That's absolutely understandable, but thanks to Yuenai chocolates, the thought is more than enough to tear her heart apart. ]

Oh? [ Riko's pout becomes a soft smile right away when it becomes clear that Chika wants to do something together. ] A movie sounds good. S-Something sounds good, too.

[ When it sinks in that they're going to be most likely completely alone, Riko's cheeks become bright red. ]

For a moment it felt just like we were back home.

[ Watching movies together...it's a pretty normal thing to do, after all. And Riko truly misses normal things. ]
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[personal profile] heartholder 2018-02-14 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
... It did, didn't it? Remember how we'd sneak out our windows and keep each other company in the middle of the night? Or when we'd sneak off to the beach to go practice together?

[ a light laugh. the pleasant memory eases her nerves. ]

Sooo, my room or yours?
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[personal profile] oceanaria 2018-02-18 09:07 am (UTC)(link)
Of course I do. I miss it...a lot.

[ It's a miracle that their parents didn't find out what they had been doing. ]

Ah. [ The question shouldn't surprise her, yet she's still caught off guard. It doesn't even matter all that much, but it takes Riko a little while to answer nonetheless. ] Y-Yours maybe?

[ They're already pretty close to the apartment building so she made her decision just in time. ]

I wonder when we'll be back to our huts on the island.
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[personal profile] heartholder 2018-02-23 10:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ they take the elevator up to floor five, chika rocking back and forth on the balls of her heels while she waits for the elevator to ascend. ]

Who knows? At this rate, I think I'd rather be there than here...
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[personal profile] oceanaria 2018-02-23 05:03 pm (UTC)(link)
I think so too.

[ Shehui seemed really nice at a first glance but it has shown its true colors already. Being able to live in a city rather than a plain hut definitely isn't worth it.

When she remembered about the island, there was another thought that followed immediately—how nice would it be to share a hut with Chika, namely. It's more than enough to make her blush again. ]


It's funny...I kind off miss it. The island.

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