[WORLD TWO | FEBRUARY INTRO LOG]

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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 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?

Comments

[osteotome]

[ Despite the silver hair in a layered bob and long eyelashes, he sounds like a boy. Not a human one as her hunches might guess down the line, but anyway. Getting an an answer like that seems to satisfy that concern of his though. He relaxes a little. ]

Understood.

[ He nods, taking a few flowers in his hand. Nothing overboard like she suggested, just a few stems for a little vase. ]

I am. So, this stay is temporary? I didn't know that.

[ They didn't say anything about it in the introduction/welcome to Shehui. The message seemed to be the opposite, even. ]

[drizzle]

[While he is picking his flowers, Nike can't help observe her new acquaintance with a little too much interest, wondering if he was a prince or the like, as she can't imagine a regular human being as beautiful. Riku was the exception to the rule, in her opinion, and still was. When he does direct his attention back to her, Nike will stand up straight, realizing...]

Man, I should really take the time to reread those old introduction letters. I barely remember them at this point. But yeah, this stay will be temporary. You'll see in a couple of weeks. Right now, we're on a.....mission, of sorts, you could say.

[With an awkward smile, she'll wonder.]

You don't happen to have the letter on you, do you? Otherwise, we'll just be playing....what's the name of that game where a player asks the other a limited amount of questions? [Sorry, new friend, she is still learning the new games from the future and lingo.]

[osteotome]

[ There's not much to be done about a.) the intro letter situation right now when he doesn't have it, shaking his head at her question, and b.) his apparent attractiveness. It has him stare at her intently afterwards. Honestly, it's his older brother who looks more princely? He has soft eyes a gentle smile like one... just not as delicate-looking as Honebami, but he's older and all. ]

...Hot and Cold.

[ Here's him guessing for the second question. From what he knows from watching comrades play it, you can figure out what's on the person's mind without them saying it. He's not much of a guy for games. ]

I can figure it out elsewhere if it's that complicated. Is the mission pressing, though?

That seems easier to ask, as a yes-or-no question.

[drizzle]

Hot and cold, huh? I'll have to remember that. Thank you for reminding me! I can now answer any question you have.

[All said with a growing smile, deciding to put the package in her arms onto the ground before taking a seat over at the stone ledge of the garden.]

If it is pressing? It may not be right now. I think we got passed the whole "defending ourselves" bit. But it is important!

[She'll quickly change the channel of communication to a mental one while talking about inane subject in the meant time. As a cover of sorts.]

We're here to help a "universe" witch awaken from her slumber by gathering enough magical energy by traveling to other worlds of her choosing. That is the gist for the most part. All of us chosen are trying to survive for the most part. You don't need to do anything right now; you're in your right to observe before making a decision on cooperating, but I do recommend befriending as many people as you can. It's easier to survive in a group than on your own. But, again, it is your decision on what to do.

[Once she had spoken her peace telepathically, she'll add with a nod.]

And you aren't wrong, yes-or-no questions are much easier to ask.

[osteotome]

[ He's going to try out the telepathy here, so thanks for the practice! ]

That sounds like an ideal way of handling it, thank you. It seems weird to "survive" here, but I can work on meeting new people. That's probably useful in the long run.

[ He smiles back, slightly. That really is an easy way to gain info. ]

They make for fun games too, apparently. We can practice, if you'd like.

[drizzle]

Isn't it? I like to think it is a good way to go about it. As a start, at the very least. I understand many people have other ways to go about it, but I rather make new friends than anything else. It makes the situation seem less uneasy, you know.

[Well, at the very least, she wants to be friends with all those in the same situation as she is: being taken away from home to go world hopping. Even going on a trip is better going with a group than on her own.]

Practice playing the game or the former?

[By which she means if he wanted to practice telepathy instead.]