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]

...If it was the one of the person and the elder, and that...wolf and the witch, then yes.

[...]

I'm not sure what to make of it. What...do you all think they were talking about?

[The boy who became a wolf. The witch who utilized him. The people, bloodied and barely alive--

That can all wait, and Sayaka's fingers draw into her hair and run through it.]

[bloodweapon]

I don't know.

[He doesn't like that it's the only answer he has to give.]

It felt like... a memory. But I don't know whose it was or why we were shown it.

[Or why they were called here to see this... It doesn't sit right with him.]

We should see if the others are alright as well. Are you going to be okay, Maizono?

[destage]

...Maybe to give us context, on what happened down here? Or...something in the past, that happened before...?

[She needs to get out of her own head. She's being selfish, she's being selfish, but she can't--]

...Later, if that's okay.

[She says that quietly to Fray when he asks, offering a shaky smile--let her pretend for a bit, but...she'll talk to him later.

(...She silently hopes he forgets if he goes to talk to Argenti, but it's not something to focus on now.)]

[bloodweapon]

[He watches her try to sort it out - something worth doing, certainly, but something Fray isn't going to do right now. Her answer is about what he expected, honestly, but Fray nods for now.]

Of course. Stay with the group, don't fall behind.

[They're surprisingly gentle words despite the situation; he understands that this is A Lot to take in, but we can't have anyone running off on their own or falling behind because they're lost in thought. Stick together, we'll make it through this.]

[destage]

Of course. I'm not going to cause problems, and I'm...I'm not going to leave any of you behind.

[It's stated with a firm resolve, at least. But she appreciates it, Fray.]

[bloodweapon]

I know.

[He's more worried about her getting lost in her thoughts, but it's good that Sayaka's being careful.]

[supherb]

"This is why I hate dogs"...

[Arven's got a hand placed atop Mabosstiff's head as he murmurs it aloud. Something about that seems to have struck him. Probably because it's hard for him to comprehend.]

I guess that was the wolf we've all been wondering about.

[destage]

That makes sense, at least. Maybe we...witnessed someone's memories of slaying the wolf, then, or something like that?

[...Sayaka looks down to Mabosstiff sadly. She doesn't reach a hand out or anything, but man. How could you hate dogs by default. They're good beans.]

[supherb]

I...dunno. But I'm gonna have a hard time getting that weird disdain out of my mouth.

[Especially since it was directed at a werewolf.]

[destage]

I can imagine. It's a horrible thing to witness, and especially to hear--especially for someone who loves dogs so much.

[...]

Maybe we should get started on meeting back with the others, and seeing what they've found. Maybe they found something that can shed some light.

...When we get out of here, do you want to see if anything is open? I don't know if you'd rather make a treat or buy one, but I wouldn't mind making something simple to talk over, if you want.

[If it's going to stay on his mind. Sweets may not be a cure-all, but it's the first thing Sayaka can think of or at least try to.]

[supherb]

[He's surprised by the offer, but not unpleasantly so. It gets him to quirk a small smile.]

Y'know, that sounds really nice. I could go for something sweet...

[AND THEN SHIT HITS THE FAN SO NEVERMIND??? JESUS]