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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[bloodweapon]

[There's so much he wants to say, but now isn't the time or place. His fingers twitch on the grip of his blade for a moment as if he's considering doing something before he decides to limit the questioning for now.]

You're unharmed, at least? Are you... [a brief pause, as he considers how to word it] leaving again after this?

[beautifulknight]

[ His eyes follow the movement towards the blade, then to Fray's face. ]

I am unharmed.

...I will have to part ways with everyone after this.

[ Something in his gaze turns considering, as if he is trying to figure out something. Then, settles with: ]

It's inevitable.

[bloodweapon]

[It gets a quiet exhale from him, the sort of thing that isn't quite a sigh but might as well be. He won't bother to ask where Argenti's going, because he's sure he won't get an answer.]

And I take it there's no way to change your mind.

[Fray shakes his head and changes directions with the questioning.]

What brought you here?

[beautifulknight]

[ Unfortunately, he will not...but, Argenti readily answers Fray's questions. Even if it seems like there's a pause before he replies to the first comment. ]

There isn't.

[ It is with a final tone, though. ]

...It is the duty of a Knight of Beauty to assist others in need.

[ It seems something hasn't exactly completely changed about Argenti, at least. ]

[bloodweapon]

[Presumably he also saw the broadcast, then. And even here and now, he can't resist the urge to help. It stings that he's still the same person beneath the corruption; it would be easier to face him were he not the same Argenti Fray's grown to know.]

Of course it is.

[It's quiet, almost more to himself than to Argenti. Fray speaks up again after a moment, though.]

Will you at least allow us a few words before you depart after we've dealt with this?

[The others will likely want to talk to him, but really, it's for his own sake and not theirs that Fray asks.]

[beautifulknight]

[ Too bad it really can't be that easy, huh...though he tilts his head slightly at the quiet tone, the curious expression disappears at the question.

There's a moment of silence. ]

...I'll allow it.

Whatever responses I have to give will not be that satisfactory, however, it will give you some the answers that you need.

[ Maybe it is because it is Fray who asks.

Or maybe because it simply just is. ]

[bloodweapon]

It's better than not knowing at all. I'm sure the others will appreciate the opportunity to ask their questions.

[Though yeah, he doubts they'll learn much of value with how quiet Argenti's being about things right now. Still, it's something. And for now, that's going to have to do.]

Thank you. Stay with us for now, then; should this turn to a fight, we'll need your strength.

[beautifulknight]

...They may, I suppose.

[ Argenti sounds kind of doubtful at that, but it's fine. Better than nothing, probably. ]

It is no trouble. But, very well. I shall stick by and lend you all my spear should it come to that.

[ Almost sounds like he'd normally be, though there is no brightness or enthusiastic cheer. ]

[bloodweapon]

[The lack of sparkles also gives it away!!]

Good.

[He'll keep Arven up here with him so the poor kid doesn't have to deal with Argenti...]

...It's good to see you again, Argenti. But we've other things to focus on for now.

[But it was important enough for him to actually say it, even in front of the others, so maybe that's worth something.]

[beautifulknight]

[ The true indicator that something is amiss (still laughing at this tag, tho)

For a moment he seems to struggle a bit with his answer to a comment like that, an unreadable look on his face. ]

...It's been awhile. [ ... ] But, not too long.

Let us focus on our task at hand.

[ Then, Argenti quickly hurries to do exactly at that, not willing to say anything else for the moment. ]

[bloodweapon]

[...yes, it hasn't really been that long in the scheme of things. But...

Well, no point in dwelling on it for now. There's this to attend to, and the Warrior of Light would never forgive him if he let these people get hurt when he could protect them. So back to searching through books for now!!]

[strawsandals]

[ He overhears and considers this. That's why they're both here, isn't it. To help others in need, despite themselves.

...

Some things never change, indeed. ]

[beautifulknight]

[ Funny how they share that commonality, huh? ]