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]

[ After listening about the goddess and such, this man, wearing a long yellow raincoat with no shirt underneath and being all bloody (dried), is quiet the whole time as he goes to wash his hands, pick out some food, and then tries to slip away from the party. He's not here to mingle. ]

"Community and connection"... How ironic.

[ After a while elsewhere, your character's wrist or shoulder will be grabbed. ]

You, do this with me.

[ The vibes that he gives off says that you don't have a choice in the matter. Feel free to pick whichever four commission you'd like! ]

commission time.....

[beautifulknight]

[ This man can sure find Argenti's wrist just fine.

The red head turns to face him, eyebrows raising at the fact he's bloodied?? ]

My dear newest companion...before we do anything I must ask if you are uninjured?

[ Also we can have them be top models!! ]

[ushirono]

[ He narrows his eyes (when aren't his eyes narrowed) at Argenti for a moment and lets go of his wrist. ]

I'm not bleeding.

[ Does that answer his question? He sounds a little incredulous about it himself, but still, he mostly exudes a serious vibe. ]

And I'm not your companion.

[beautifulknight]

[ Maybe his eyes have narrowed even a bit more when he wasn't paying attention!! Either way, it seems he has encountered quick the prickly pear!

Argenti gives the other man another careful look over, but he will be on the lookout to see if there are more subtle indications of injury. ]

We are allies, yes?

Might I know the name of who I am cooperating with today? You may call me Argenti.

[ushirono]

[ Injuries? Don't worry about it. Either way, he seems to be carrying himself fine for a lanky guy. I hate how he's still shirtless but with a raincoat. Someone get him an actual shirt. He says nothing about being allies, but he crosses his arms. ]

Ushirono. Let's get to work.

[ He doesn't beat around the bush and just goes right into it, except... he doesn't know how this works. He'll figure it out eventually. Maybe. ]

commission time!

[idealitas]

[ Feels those compulsory vibes with his wrist grabbed

Aight. just a regular saturday for the lcb sinner, then. ]

...

[ The ellipses are there to imply he isn't bothered all with a pretty impassive expression. ]

Compensation for a competitive endeavor...

Would you like to play a board game, or perhaps spar?

[ Yi Sang has his knife on him... ]

[ushirono]

[ He stares at Yi Sang like... can you actually fight? How does one spar when you're not looking alert? But he can't discard the fact that the "goddess" might have summoned some crazies, purely by the fact that he himself is here. ]

Are you even good at either of those things?

[idealitas]

[ Stares right back with those heavy eyebags, then to the side. ]

...Somewhat.

[ He is not a guy to brag, but yeesh. Yi Sang moves his coat cape aside to reveal the dagger strapped to his leg. ]

If you were concerned of boredom or disappointment in competition... I can attempt to assuage that would not be the case.

[ushirono]

[ Well. He's trying. This guy can give Yi Sang that much. ]

I'm not a fighting maniac. Pick a board game.

[ Says the guy covered in dry blood?? Yeah. ]

commission time

[unweathered]

Mmmm? We've only just met. Aren't you being a little too rough Mr...?

[She seems to have no problems with Fuyu's lack of clothing and excessive blood stains. She probably still has a few herself on her black suit jacket]

[ushirono]

[ I hope all these bloody newcomers scare the townspeople. This is what the goddess wanted, clearly. He scowls and lets go--not because he's being rough, but because it caught her attention and now that he has it, there's no reason to keep doing it. ]

Then let's do a commission.

[ You can pick whichever one! ]

[unweathered]

[ Wow. Grouchy and surly here , huh?]

Clothing seems important, even if you enjoy the fresh breeze.

[ Mr half naked ]

Maybe we can try our hand at modelling.

[ushirono]

[ It's August in Japan, so I'm assuming it's summer weather here. But yeah, honestly, he'd like to wear a shirt. ]

Then modeling it is, as long as I don't get asked for ridiculous poses again.

[ It wasn't even ridiculous........... ]

commissionnn timeeeee

[elfemeral]

[ frieren's response to having her wrist grabbed is quite muted, all things considered, though there is a very transparent pause and moment where she glances towards the hand wrapped around her wrist... and then the one responsible.

the bloodied, non-shirt having one.

after that little lull, frieren outstretches the crayon she was holding towards him. draw away, pervert murderer. ]

It's not fresh, is it? [ evenly. it doesn't look like it is, and she's certain it's not, but it's not like it hurts to make sure. ] I'd say we should avoid getting blood on what's already here, but it might fit...

[ with the general atmosphere. after all- ]

A lot of you were interrupted during inconvenient moments, huh.

[



seriously, why are 80% of the people here covered in red jam? does this goddess have a weird preference? ]

[ushirono]

[ Worse when it's dried jam. He looks at the crayon with a sort of bemused look on his face and only lets go when she asks that question. ]

It's dried and I'm not bleeding.

[ Hopefully that answers her question, because he won't get into it.

Also what commission is he dragging her into... ]

[elfemeral]

[ make your mark... ushirono is now a drawing murder (?) king.

frieren seems to take that answer as satisfactory. she offers nothing more than a slight pause and a nod towards it, before she turns back to the paper taped up on the wall. ]

Okay. Then let's begin and draw something together. Considering why they brought us here, it should contribute more towards our overarching goal.

[ one picture made together is better than two separate ones for community, right...? she doesn't know.




she also doesn't know what to draw, and now she's added another twist to the mix. she's been here for hours and her part remains blank. send help.

excuse her, she's looking back to him. ]

[ushirono]

[ This guy might look intimidating and suspicious, but the second he starts drawing on the paper, Frieren can see that he really sucks at it. His tree is two straight lines and a circle on top of it.

...

He looks back at her. ]

What?

[fullmoonmutt]

[ Excuse him? That's his personal space that Random Raincoat Guy is violating. Eli jerks his shoulder away and turns in a heel to face him. ]

What? Fuck no, I'm not going to do anything with some serial killer-looking weirdo.

[ushirono]

[ Fuyu doesn't give him a chance to finish that, because waiting for others to finish their sentences is for losers. He attempts to grab the wrist and drag him towards the commission location. ]

[fullmoonmutt]

[ If there's a time Eli misses his crazy werewolf strength most, now is suddenly that time, because his wrist is grabbed and he's dragged off, albeit haltingly as he struggles to free himself. ]

Hey! I told you I wasn't interested! Fuck! Off!

[ srsly though make them go do the modeling ]

[ushirono]

[ For a seemingly noodly guy, he's pretty strong. Muscle mass is a lie. Anyway, time to see the photographer for the third time. At this rate, the photographer seems a little wary about him, and not just because of his incredibly suspicious appearance. ]

Here to model. Don't pick anything stupid.

[ He says this to the photographer while keeping a Grip on Eli's wrist. The photographer mutters about how Fuyu's face is a waste on him before going to prepare. ]

party

[vogelfrei]

[ Hello bloody (dried) meet bloody (moist) - McGillis is wearing a pilot suit and he has clearly been bleeding recently, as evidenced by a large bloody gash in the side of the outfit and a bloodstain on his chest. The blood has started drying but not finished the act because there really was a lot of it. McGillis himself appears to be fine, and mostly just annoyed.

He initially seeks out Fuyu to confirm whether or not he's another one who died just recently, but overhearing the whisper he has to give a huff of agreement. ]

The goddess appears to have a rather twisted sense of humor.

[ushirono]

I'm starting to think that she's an idiot.

[ Just says that out in the open within earshot of Mina. He gives no fucks. He's surprised that anyone would even try to flag him down in the party when he's trying to leave, so he looks at McGillis like "what do you want". ]

[vogelfrei]

An idiot or someone with an as-of-yet unknown true motive.

[ Or both. both is also an option that is on the table.

Either way, this guy seems to not want to talk much, so McGillis is going to do him a favor and get straight to the point. ]

Is that blood yours? To be clear, I don't mind either way. I am just trying to figure out the demographic of this place.

[ushirono]

[ He raises an eyebrow. A demographic, huh? He thinks about this for a moment before speaking: ]

Yeah, but I didn't die before coming here.

[ It's... really bloody. About 75% of it is caked with dried blood. He bled all that and didn't die? Supposedly. ]