WEEKS 5 & 6

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WEEKS 5 & 6

THE CALM BEFORE...

The city has more or less bounced back after the disastrous Go-Kart race. While there are still some people recovering, no one’s hospitalized and there were thankfully no casualties - although there were more injuries than might have been expected, on accounts of some brawls that broke out among the competitors and the audience.

In spite of that, the Shopping District is feeling distinctly friendlier these days. Shopkeepers will take notice of repeat customers and be openly happy to see the better-behaved ones. They may even cut characters a discount on the sly for their patronship!

Perhaps as a result, the Nekyia Shopping District has become clear of haze much like the Nekyia dormitory started. While Shadows still lurk there, they are much fewer in number. Should characters choose to explore some more, they will find that the haze has become thinner in the Nekyia Entertainment District, allowing them to work on cleaning out the various Shadows that reside in that area.

WHAT THE FLUFF.

Meanwhile, back at the dormitory…

…trouble is amiss, but the fun kind of trouble.

On Sunday, September 1st, it seems like there's an event for pets being hosted at the parks near the dorm! That's fine and dandy, but the trouble comes from owners being careless and letting their animals run loose. That's right, some of them have been given free rein to explore, and a number of them have taken a liking to the dormitory!

You might be able to blame Dawn – that cat from the Nekyia who also appears to give you strange items! – because she's got bowls of cat food around her that she's feasting on. It's attracted some pet cats and strays alike. As for the dogs, well, they like people. Enough said.

Why not treat yourself to some animal therapy while you can? And if not, wrangling any animals that manage to get free works too!

SUMMER DAYS.

As summer break draws to a close, the Arcade is desperate to not only redeem its reputation, but also squeeze the last bit of pocket change out of people while they’re still on vacation. As a result, there is an ongoing discount on point cards allowing people to play competitive arcade games - Classics like Mirmo Kart and Street Slayer, as well as shinier rhythm games like Dancerun Stardom and LaiLai Universe Plus!

Of course, the hope is that characters drawn in by the arcade games will stick around for the other offerings - karaoke, bowling, ufo catchers, and even a bar (for those 21+!) And if none of these attractions are enough to catch a character’s eye, there’s plenty of other activities to be found in Carnation Court. Besides the restaurants and bars, there are many themed pop-up cafés and events, and even a few empty buildings with a very reasonable lease fee, should someone want to run an event of their own...

While the mood isn’t as open and friendly as the shopping district, it’s still worth a visit to relax and unwind a bit, preferably alongside Braphine’s other chosen. After all, there are Shadows looming on the horizon...

MESSAGE FROM YOUR RA!

Huh...? That's weird. It looks like a really big Shadow took up residence in the Nekyia. Hold on, I'll set things up so the app will give you the coordinates! Could you please check it out?

COMMISSIONS

NEKYIA COMMISSIONS

FETCH QUEST

I messed up…Mom's gonna be so mad at me for losing track of her dog at that event…

There's a shadow in the Nekyia that's taken the form of a Level 25 Nue. It seems to be growling in despair, and echoing the thoughts of this commissioner. Apparently this person lost his mother's dog at the event and hasn't made an effort to find it yet. Fight the Nue and try to knock some sense into this guy, either by shaking some sense into him or by defeating him; they've got a dog to find, after all.

YOU KNOW THAT WE'RE TOXIC

Leave, Braphine. Leave this world to the people. We don't need anyone. We've only got ourselves.

Seems like someone who might be involved with the vandalism incident might have a shadow here, too, in the form of a Level 24 Mokoi. She sounds like she's going to do something more extreme to the place if she isn't stopped. However, be careful… characters hit with Dazzler from this particular Shadow cannot be cured with magic, and must instead be healed by another person’s touch. It’s time to get cozy with your companions.

GET HEE OUTTA HERE

A powerful Shadow has appeared in the Nekyia and needs to be eliminated asap! Black Frost is a tenacious (if cute?) little guy, and can only be fought after taking down three Level 28 Jack Frosts beforehand. Make sure you ration out your spiritual energy and healing spells, this little Shadow can pack a real punch, being at Level 30! That said, for those who manage to defeat him, he should drop a mascot trading card. Turn this in to the priest or priestess at the temple to unlock a bonus new skill for your Persona!

(OOC: Please turn in your threads for this commission on the rewards page to unlock the new skill, which is separate from your leveling skillset! You may select one elemental skill for light damage to apply permanently to your character's persona. When turning in the skill will be effective immediately once rewarded.)

REAL WORLD COMMISSIONS

FINE DINING

Various restaurants, from fast food and fast casual grub to the fine dining establishments in Carnation Court are trying to outdo each other in terms of promotion, and as such are on the prowl for any free hands to help entice potential customers with free samples and food challenges galore. Grab a buddy and help hawk some bite-sized treats! Or maybe try to beat the record for the biggest burger ever eaten, if you dare.

ALL HANDS ON STAGE

A number of performers were involved in the Go-Kart incident and have yet to fully recover enough to do their parts for the show! For the next two weeks, the Sunset Grand Theater is looking for understudies for roles, as well as stage hands who are willing to ninja around and maneuver props and sets for the actors. The production is a fanciful tale of starcrossed lovers, evil stepmothers, political feuds, and for some reason, a dragon.

PREPARE THE PETS

The pet store in Vermillion Village is looking for some volunteers to help socialize the pets through playtime, as well as feed some of the more persnickety ones. Those who want to pet some adorable balls of fluff and energy can work with the kittens, puppies, and bunny rabbits, while those who are brave enough can try their hand at feeding the reptiles their meals of live crickets and frozen rats.

OOC

READ ME!!!!

Welcome to your log for Weeks 5 and 6! Feel free to use this log for any developments that happen during the next two weeks. There will be no log next week, but we will still be posting a small mini-event on Saturday.
For plotting, please feel free to head over to this post on the OOC comm to post your plotting top levels.
For Nekyia commissions, you can assume that the Shadows will respawn until they've been beaten enough times to go back to normal.
Palaces start this week! Please refer to the Palace schedule here and sign ups for this week's capped Palace here

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[destage]

[Sayaka's just coming home from work and about to put some groceries away when she hears Aubrey's voice speak up, not even changed out of her barista uniform yet. That's...]

A Nue...? You mean like the weird lion things, right?

[That actually gets Sayaka to perk a bit--she has seen those, at least, and...]

Yeah! I'd be happy to help you out! I think I've seen them before, and they didn't seem to like fire, so...when did you want to go take care of one?

[moodwrecker]

How should I know? I've never seen one before.

[Still, it's not hard to see that Sayaka clearly just returned from work.]

How about after you put your stuff away and change?

[destage]

Oh-- [Beat. Slightly sweating because the last thing she needs is anyone finding out she--] I was exploring with some of the others and came across one, so that's why I know 'em, honestly. But at least we're going in informed!

But yeah! Give me a little bit and I'll be right back!

[True to Sayaka's word, it doesn't take her too long to get into something a little less likely to be missed, and get all of the new groceries away. She's already excited for the idea of making something as a treat for Aubrey, maybe, once they get this taken care of.

Either way, Sayaka beams bright when she meets back with Aubrey.]

Ready when you are, Aubrey-san!

[moodwrecker]

Alright, let's go.

[Opening up the app to send them to the Nekyia, ooooh, spooky- as if they haven't already been here enough times to get used to the change in environment.]

[destage]

[Sayaka's perhaps surprisingly ready and willing at that--once they're in the Nekiya, Atropos is summoned with ease, and Sayaka nods at Aubrey.]

I think I saw them by the shopping center...I don't know if all of them live there, but I can't imagine it'd stray too far.

[Sayaka pauses for a bit, looking around briefly (19), though something catches her ears as soon as they hit the shopping center.

Is that...someone talking about a dog?]

...Aubrey-san, do you hear that?

[moodwrecker]

[Aubrey strains her ears... and hears nothing (8)]

...No. Why, what is it?

[destage]

It sounds like someone talking about a dog...I don't want to get too excited, but I think we might be on the right track. Follow me?

[It's getting further away, but Sayaka is hopeful they can catch up real quick!]

[moodwrecker]

[Aubrey nods - makes sense to her.]

Sounds like it. Lead the way.

[Slinging her bat over her shoulder, casual, as they follow the sounds into the Nekyia.]

[destage]

[It doesn't take long to find the source of the noise--sure enough, following the sound gets them closer until they can see the Mokoi in the distance, and Sayaka finds herself smirking a bit.]

I think our target has been acquired. Ready to give him whatfor?

[Atropos prepares a small flame, ready to get the drop on the distracted creature. She is R E A D Y.]

[moodwrecker]

Hell yeah, let's go!

[With the sharp grin of someone who relishes in the practice of stress relief via beating the shit out of stuff, Aubrey takes point - and immediately lands a critical swing of her bat on the Mokoi (20)]

[destage]

Let's!!

[Oh, Sayaka's absolutely feeling that by proxy--it's invigorating, motivating even, and Sayaka watches the Mokoi absolutely get it's shit beat in by Aubrey's bat with a smile. This? This is catharsis, pure and simple.

It's enough to make a girl sing, even, and with a little Sound of Music (20), she belts out a fiery sing against the Mokoi with a joyful expression on her face.]

You’re always far away, smiling with someone else,
All I can do is look on from over here
My voice may not yet reach you
But I can’t take keeping up the status quo

Is there space beside you? What are you doing now?
I gather my courage, hold it close
I’ll cast my spell on you

Here we go! ♪

[...Talk about a fiery performance--]

[moodwrecker]

Nice song!

[The Mokoi isn't just going to sit here and take the hits - or at least, that was its intention, clearly, but its Dazzler attack misses (2). Seeing its attempt, Aubrey takes another swing, but this entire comment is a clown show because she misses, too (6).]

[destage]

Thanks! It's one I used to perform--

[Oh, no, it's actually...trying to fight back--Sayaka rushes in with her knife, and manages to, at least for a bit, pin one of the Mokoi's legs down. (15) And also jam the knife in to attack--]

Here! This should make things a little easier!

[moodwrecker]

[You would think, but when she aims a Bufu at the thing, she still misses (5).]

Ugh. Annoying!

[Fortunately my rolls are a curse upon the Mokoi as well because it just kind of flails uselessly at Sayaka (1).]