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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[bloodandstars]

[ There's something pretty satisfying about the sound of something blowing up. Even something small and disposable and unassuming. Maika raises an eyebrow at the small attacker and nudges the sad remnants of the ball with the toe of one boot. ]

Feel any better?

[unweathered]

[ Schneider glances over at the spectator, appreciative]

Mmmm... it's not entirely satisfying but it will have to do. Bullets are expensive.

[bloodandstars]

[ Maika raises an eyebrow in mild surprise but shrugs and makes her way over to the rack of balls. Time to start patting her way through them to see if any makes a more sturdy projectile. ]

Well, war sells. Can't say I've ever paid for any.

[unweathered]

Aaah, if only I was so lucky. Pigeon trading makes for good money...but ah, not all businesses can be entrusted to just anyone so easily.

[War, huh? She supposes if she had been old enough for the war to end all wars...well, perhaps she wouldn't have ended up where she did]

[bloodandstars]

Pigeon trading? They sound a little flimsy for that.

[ To carry things, she's picturing. Although what does she know? Maybe the pigeons are the goods...

Nothing in the rack is striking her as any more resilient, so she sighs and picks the best of the worst before hefting it in an overhand lob towards Schneider. ]

Here. My experience? If breaking one didn't fix it, more aren't gonna help. But it's not like we're paying for them.

[ Or so she assumes. Please don't bill her, Mina. ]

[unweathered]

[ She catches the ball, looking surprised. Then she smiles]

Mmm. If they went through the trouble of bringing us here, they should make sure we're appeased in any way possible.

[And then, she lobs the ball at another training dummy. Hehe]

[bloodandstars]

We'll probably hit their limits soon enough. May as well enjoy it before we do.

[ She watches another ball find its mark and gives a brief grin, though. ]

Good aim.

[unweathered]

You think they'll lose their patience with us first?

[Hehehe ]

[bloodandstars]

Probably. Depending on how useful we are... or when that use runs out.

[ Which should be a case for making themselves helpful, but?? Maika shoots a quick smirk Schneider's way. ]

So how helpful are you planning on being?

[unweathered]

It depends. The payoff must be equal to the effort, no?

[Therefore: pay her]

[bloodandstars]

Maybe that's it. Maybe our way out of here is our "reward" for our efforts. Nothing more efficient than paying someone with the coin you stole from them, right?

[ But Schneider's got a point and she should say it. ]

[unweathered]

I'm glad to find someone who is likeminded in agreement. What's your name, handsome?

[Yeah, handsome.]

[bloodandstars]

[ Handsome? Sure, she'll take it. But not without a little snort. ]

I don't think I've ever made a good impression that fast before. Maika Halfwolf. Yours?

[unweathered]

With that face? That's a surprise. My name is Schneider.

[Not her real name, but what is her real name anymore?]

[bloodandstars]

I ruin it by talking. Or breaking something. Usually both.

[ Which... kindred spirits, apparently. She gives Schneider a nod. ]

I've never heard a name like that before, either. Kind of ridiculous to ask you where you're from when the answer is "a different planet," though.

[unweathered]

Si! I am glad a handsome woman such as yourself understands that. [What is the point of these questions interrogating each other about their place and culture when they are so clearly from different worlds with so many degrees of separation they may as well not even exist]

Ah, there would be nothing to speak of my world either way...'Maika', hm? I quite like the sound of it.

[bloodandstars]

[ Uh, having just said that... she does recognize 'si,' and she leans in a little in involuntary surprise and interest. ]

Why would the languages be the same...? Do sentient creatures just speak the same everywhere?

[ That doesn't make a damn bit of sense. But it's not like Schneider can answer, so Maika shakes her head and rolls along to the next comment. ]

...Well, wear it out if you want to. If you find something bigger than equipment that needs breaking, those little radios they gave us can send a message.

[unweathered]

Mmmhmm. Funny isn't it? I was wondering how we can all communicate yet I still have my home tongue.

[ She giggles, twisting her cheap pearl necklace]

Do you think we should go hunting then?

[bloodandstars]

Probably means they're messing with our heads somehow. One more thought to soothe me to sleep at night...

[ Well. It's not like Maika can get angrier than she already is, probably. And her expression brightens a little at "hunting." ]

Think you found any prey worth the time? [ And a pause of hesitation to weigh her risks-rewards: ] Heard of a man called "The Doctor" anywhere around here?

[unweathered]

The 'Doctor'? I assume he is a terrible one by the title. [Hehe.] Not yet. But the hunt is always about the wait, isn't it? The chase, the thrill of it all...

[bloodandstars]

He's a shitty, senile old man.

[ No reaction says he's really not around here, though. Or Schneider's a really smooth liar. But the little dig takes some of the tension from Maika's shoulders, so she shrugs. ]

Wolves hunt to eat, not for fun. But that doesn't mean it can't be both. Even if I'm not as hungry as I used to be.

[unweathered]

[ Because Schneider is basically a cat, she immediately gets closer to study Maika. Interesting]

You're a wolf? Should I be concerned you'll be eating me?

cw: cannibalism implications, to be safe... cw dense wolf

[bloodandstars]

[ Now that's not a question that anyone who knows her would willingly ask. Maika narrows her eyes a little and leans in when Schneider gets closer. ]

Like I said. I'm not as hungry as I used to be. And if I were, you'd barely be a snack.

girl pls

[unweathered]

[ That only gets Schneider laughing again, a low sultry chuckle]

My, my. You're very bold to assert that. We've only just met after all. I am good at filling people's appetites, lst me tell you

'-'

[bloodandstars]

And you don't know mine. We've barely just met-

[ Wait. Is that an innuendo coming back around to smack Maika in the back of the head. Belated processing may be happening. ]