Week 1

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WEEK 1

AWAKENING.

You were taken. That much is obvious when you come to your senses and see the world around you. You feel a little groggy – just how long were you asleep for? – but you should otherwise be alert, enough to realize that the surrounding area is unfamiliar to you. You are in front of what appears to be a modern dormitory (or, well, just a large building, for anyone who's never quite seen anything like it before). The area is decorated with balloons, streamers and other miscellaneous decorations with a giant "WELCOME" banner spanning across the front entrance.

You have a moment to look at the people around you. Strangers. No one here looks familiar to you whatsoever. Furthermore, it feels like there is something stirring in your heart, waiting to be brought to light, waiting to speak your truth...

You might need more time to let that sink in, but that time is interrupted by a voice.

"Oh wow it actually worked- Um, I mean! Hello!"

The speaker is a short, plain-looking young woman with dark hair in a bob cut, her hand raised to catch everyone’s attention.


"Welcome to Sunset City! The goddess Braphine needs your help, so she’s called all of you here to fix this place. Fortunately, it should only take about three months of cooperation, I think? Probably. So...

Welcome to your new home away from home!"

The young woman - Mina - goes on to explain the current situation: everyone here has been summoned by the goddess of community and connection, Braphine, in order to rebuild the connections of the people of Sunset City. Lately, the people have become more and more isolated from each other, getting into fights and arguments over the pettiest of details.

While Mina doesn’t know the details, exactly, what she does know is that the goddess instructed her to prepare these dorms for residents ("that’s you!") and to more or less act as her representative. Mina will also note that everyone’s dorm rooms have already been labeled with their names, and that the goddess has deigned to gift some in particular with the means to defend themselves - which is to say, when characters do eventually make it to their dorm rooms, those who did not arrive with one will find their gifted weapon waiting for them with their name handwritten on a tag attached to the item.

For now, people can use their phones to access an app that will allow them to see any currently open commissions - complete the commissions, and they will not only help the community, but also earn money and rewards! And if your character doesn’t know how to operate a phone, well... Mina will patiently guide them through the process, don’t you worry.

If your character has any other questions, they may talk to her at the party, or otherwise contact her via phone!

WELCOME PARTY.

After speaking with Mina, you may have an idea of what you're supposed to be doing here. Things don't have to be all work, though, because despite the state of the city, you are allowed to have fun and get to know one another.

Mina has graciously set up a welcome party for everyone, which will have refreshments inside and outside the dorm, and games available for people to partake in throughout the day at their own leisure! Indoors, there are a variety of board games for you to mess around with. Outside, there's a pool, basketball and tennis court set up with appropriate equipment. Of course, you aren't limited to just those, as there's a small open field at the dormitory where you can play ball in other ways, too. Interestingly enough, there are also some training dummies available for you to use...maybe to put your weapons to use?

Don't forget about the arts and crafts section inside, either, where nametags are laid out for you to create your own (or others')! You can also use this section to create decorations for the dormitory, your room, or even something to give to a fellow dorm mate.

EXPLORE.

You're free to explore the town, too, at your own leisure, to get used to your new home. The city is bustling with people, but for some reason, many of the residents don't have good vibes. They seem unsettled, unhappy for whatever reason. It's not pleasant, but nobody will go out of their way to bother you, unless you trip into them or initiate pvp yourself.…The random trash scattered around various parts of town might make it hard to avoid the former, though. Be careful not to trip on a banana peel, a stray canister, or even something as large as a throwaway tire on the side of the street. The residents will not react positively if you try to interact with them in any capacity.

That being said, for all that the city seems gloomy at a first glance, there is surprisingly an advertisement for a go-kart racing contest coming up in three weeks, and the go-karts are two seaters! The flyers posted around town read that this is a competition for pairs; the driver's seat (left) has a gas pedal, and the passenger's seat (right) has the brake. Looks like the events are being hosted by one of the popular arcades in town, too. Even so, there are prizes for first, second, and third place; the grand prize consists of a good amount of cash, a trophy, and one (1) free night at one of the hotels in Carnation Court for both people. Why not team up with someone and enter the competition, or just find some people to practice with?

(OOC: Please see our OOC section for sign up details.)

NETWORK.

So, about those phones...there's a non-zero chance that you may post your live thoughts onto the network without meaning to. Likewise, you may also unwillingly comment on someone's post with your thoughts while reading it. Yes, this phone grabs from your psyche, for better or worse! Well, mostly worse, but oh well. There isn't a fix for this "bug" just yet, but you can still use the network intentionally! Just don't be surprised if you get a bunch of notifications for a post you didn't even know you made.

COMMISSIONS

TOP MODELS

A local boutique is looking for people to model their clothing, but they plan on taking group photos instead of single shots. This will be a summer-themed photoshoot with summer outfits (not necessarily swimsuits!), and the photographer (who is cranky, sorry) plans on encouraging all kinds of interactions between their subjects for some unique photos. Participants will be able to keep the outfits they wore for the photoshoot! How nice.

CLEANUP

You've seen the questionable state of the city streets. Should you feel like doing your part by cleaning up some of the trash, you may find something valuable hidden in all the rubble. And who knows? Maybe some of the residents might actually respond kindly to your efforts... (Cleaning up can unearth things like jewelry; collector's items; small, old electronics -- just to give you an idea! Go wild.)

PVP ENABLED

Basketball, volleyball, soccer match anyone? Monopoly? Uno? Or, better yet, a sparring match with your fellow dorm mates…? Whatever you feel up for, Mina would like residents to get some friendly ("friendly") competition going in the spirit of getting to know one another.

LEAVE YOUR MARK

The arts and crafts area has a large paper canvas taped to one of the walls with a "DRAW ON ME!" post-it stuck to it. There's a lot of room to be creative with this, and yes, you will get paid for just decorating the dorms a little bit through this commission!

OOC

READ ME!!!!

• Welcome to your event log! Currently, Personas and Elements are NOT in play but you have your weapons with you regardless. These things will be unlocked when we introduce the Nekyia in Week 2.
  
• Please use the OOC PLOTTING POST for all plotting purposes. Please do not plot in Discord.
  
• If you would like to sign up for the Go-Kart Contest, please fill out the form and submit it here! There will be a follow up to this in a Week 4 mini event. :)
  
• Furthermore, we have a very big series of events we are planning to do in later weeks. We will OOCly give details and open signups early in Week 2, with the introduction of the Nekyia. Keep an eye out for that as well!
  

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[ushirono]

[ He sure was looking at her judgingly--this man in a raincoat without a top on. Then he almost gets food to the face and swats at her hand. ]

Don't want it.

[bloodandstars]

Then quit staring. What? There's more than enough to go around.

[ Seriously, what was the judging look for? Did he want this cupcake? Just for that, Maika is going to make defiant eye contact and jam half of it in her mouth. ]

[ushirono]

[ He looks bemused for a second when he sees her eat half of the cupcake in one bite. Like. Hello? ]

You're hoarding like a squirrel.

[bloodandstars]

[ Hopefully he can pretend to not notice her giving a little grrrph choking noise as she tries to get the rest of it down. Dammit. She's used to being able to eat better than this. ]

Squirrels survive the winter. If you want to take your chances on our hosts' generosity continuing when we're not of use to them... be my guest.

[ This is strategic hoarding! Strategic frosting on her face. Ugh. ]

[ushirono]

It's summer.

[ That's not the point. Also, he almost snorts at her display. Sorry, Maika. ]

They brought us over and I doubt they would let us starve if we're so needed for the cause. Though mentioning weapons makes it sound like we need to defend ourselves from something, but it looks to be the average peaceful city. Therefore, there's something afoot and this goddess or whatever needs you in your top shape to fight. You won't starve, unless you make yourself starve.

[bloodandstars]

[ Can't a woman aspirate a cupcake in peace around here? He gets a tiny scowl. ]

If she was telling the truth, that goddess needs some of us. Doesn't necessarily mean all. If it were me, I'd have kidnapped at least a couple spares. [ Although she pauses to mull that one over. ] And that's assuming any of this has a plan.

[ushirono]

[ He pauses, looking at her with an incredulous expression. What? ]

Spares? Really. The goddess doesn't deserve any credit for intelligence, seeing as her representative is severely underqualified and she brought a mess of people who don't think about relationship and community or whatever the fuck.

[bloodandstars]

So she's either incompetent, or they're lying to us. Either way, I'm not counting on them for a secure food supply.

[ But she gives him another look of assesssment. He can look as incredulous as he wants if he's useful... Please. ]

Look. Do you know which of these is going to last the longest or not? Everything in this place looks like some kind of "we came from the stars" recorded memory shit to me.

[ You're all future people, is what she's saying. ]

[ushirono]

[ Unfortunately, he's only useful for himself. (hairflip vibes) Fuyu squints his already much squinting eyes because he frowns so damn much and looks at the assortment of food that she has. ]

The bagged ones will last a year if unopened.

[ Girl. Your potato chips. ]

[bloodandstars]

[ Wow buddy, if you squint anymore, you may as well just close your eyes??

Maika will just reach for those bags and set about finding out how many she can stuff in her pockets. This isn't the most efficient ration, but okay. ]

If I'm here longer than a year, doesn't matter to me if I starve at that point.

[ And with or without his will his actions have parsed to her as "helpful," so she gives him a little nod. ]

Doesn't sound like you're too worried about the idea of having to fight.

[ushirono]

[ Mina said three months, but he's already doubting the competency of the group that the goddess supposedly gathered. ]

Why would I be?

[ Says a guy in a raincoat that has a massive amount of dried blood on it. ]

[bloodandstars]

[ Seriously dude... Even by Maika standards, the bloodstains would have to be a little tacky. ]

Other than "to not do any favors for the goddess that supposedly kidnapped us"? [ Maika's number one reason, personally. ] Just... curious about how haphazard those choices were. Not everyone here looks ready for a scuffle.

[ But plenty do, so really, who knows. ]

[ushirono]

[ His fashion is unfortunately not by choice. ]

She also brought me over when I have no interest in communication and bonding. Who would have thought that the goddess is an idiot.

[bloodandstars]

Idiots are dangerous. You never know what they'll do.

[ Like summoning a bunch of weirdos that seem unhelpful to the cause! ]

I'm not pretending to be interested in bonding or any of that shit. But I am interested in getting out of here. What about you?

[ushirono]

I feel the same.

[ As in all those statements: "idiots are dangerous", "not interesting in bonding" and "want to get the fuck out of here". ]

I'm glad to see there are like-minded individuals.

[ Just unfortunate that you're stuck with this guy. Congrats on starting his social link for this alone, Maika. Business acquaintances. ]

[bloodandstars]

[ Thank you, Fuyu... She feels like she's learning something already. Namely, what Kippa and Areka have to deal with on the regular.

Luckily a business acquaintance is just what she ordered. ]

Good enough for me. I'm Maika. Name?

[ushirono]

Ushirono.

[ Nobody has earned first name rights yet. Me, finally playing a Japanese person where this shit matters, thank god. ]

I'll keep that in mind.

[ Her name, that is. So that he suddenly won't be like "uh who was that again" if he needs to contact her. ]

[bloodandstars]

Got it.

[ And I'm left pondering for next time if she is aware of any significance in being last-name-locked. ]

I'll send you a message if I find a way out that takes getting blood everywhere to do it.

[ With a little nod at the raincoat because... dude. ]

[ushirono]

[ There's no time to take a shower when you're from an indie horror game. ]

Blood shouldn't be a problem even if that's the case.

[ Anyway, he leaves. Gooby... ]

[bloodandstars]

[ Bye, weird bloody man!

Mostly to herself, but he might overhear her mutter as he makes good his departure: ]

How's that for turning on the charm, Areka?