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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YOUR RA

[linkmakers]

[...Is currently enjoying herself by snacking on some of the available food, although if she sees someone approach, she hurriedly chews and swallows it down.]

H-hi! Um, did you have any questions?

[She will do her best to answer them!!]

[vogelfrei]

[ So. McGillis is extremely bloody, and also he's holding a gun. Not like, pointing it at anything, but he's carrying it.

Sorry about that. He can't change this right now. This is how you summoned him here so this is how he's attending this damn party, if that's what it takes to have his questions answered. ]

After the three months are over... what then?

[destage]

[...Sayaka is thankfully going to come up to Mina after she's cleaned off somewhat, though the previous blood stains are still somewhat visible, she at least has a decent modicum of respect in this situation. But first and foremost--Sayaka bows, deeply.]

Um--Mina-san, was it? [Sayaka waits for confirmation, but--] I wanted to apologize for my behavior, earlier. It was...rather unbecoming of me, to not at least listen to you when you were trying to explain everything. I promise I'll do all I can to be...better about this, in the future. I hope you can find it in you to forgive me, and I'll do all I can to be worthy of it.

[Sayaka's voice is clearly apologetic, if a little subdued due to everything. But her voice goes a fraction softer after.]

...Is this the afterlife? Are we all...you know...

[Dead? The word dies in her throat. But she hopes Mina understands.]

[pointzeropercent]

[He is absolutely hamming this up for sympathy points, but he does have a question.]

Do you know where my companions are? We were in a pretty bad situation and I need to find them!

[beathollow]

( instead of blood, how's rainwater? eventually she's calmed down enough to function a little, but she's still... kinda damp. )

Um... excuse me...?

[auxilliary]

[ well, okay, she's not as obviously bleeding as McGillis, but Milla does look roughed up and disheveled enough to seem as if she's been in a recent fight or several. ]

... And just why are your problems so important that you'd drag a bunch of strangers from theirs, huh?

[proposed]

[ Dazai nods. He's a bit of an imposing figure; his eyes are like black holes that absorb all light that hits them, without a trace of emotion... But at least the absence of emotion means that malice is equally absent. ]

I do. Will you be able to answer them?

[idealitas]

[ Yi Sang seems pretty calm, thank goodness he came here after having any wounds reversed. He hasn't grabbed any snacks for himself yet, so his arms are folded under the drape of his coat. ]

Might I inquire about this goddess that has summoned us? And about yourself?

[ He sounds as interested as one can while having a monotone kind of voice. ]

[emptyself]

It's alright, don't rush yourself.

[ please he'd hate it if mina choked on her food? ]

Are you from here?

[fullmoonmutt]

Yeah, I got a question: are you stupid?

[ Eli... ]

[elfemeral]

[ conscious, frieren's conscious.... except she's still not quite conscious and may still be half-asleep, but she always takes a while. ]

Mhm... Hello, Mina...

[ she may be mumbling a little bit. please lean in to listen to the grandma, miss RA. ]

Is there a way to finish in less than three months...?

[ not that it's a long time. it's very short, actually, as far as "city-saving quests" go. but for her to be gone that amount of time, fern would certainly be upset... she doesn't want to get in trouble. ]

[kandata]

I have several questions, in fact. Care to answer a few, for the sake of having more information about this...situation?

[Kirumi is being rather polite even when she's trying to find out more, it seems]

[ilfochrome]

[ (...)

ukyo waits until the more assertive and eager have had their turn to ask their greeter their questions, but eventually he pushes himself forward. he's obviously a little nervous, unsure, eyes darting everywhere but that's probably a natural reaction to being kidnapped. ]

Umm, you said three months, right? But I don't have—ah, actually, what's the date today?

[bloodweapon]

[On the plus side, there's no blood here!

...But he is a man in a full suit of armor with a greatsword that's easily his height, so.]

Your goddess must have mistaken me for someone else. Tell me, do you know how the Warrior of Light fares?

[Though his voice remains even, this is kind of a really pressing question, actually!]

[imperiosity]

Pretty bad look to be stuffing your face when you're on the clock.

[He says, like he wouldn't do the same thing but shh.]

But yeah, I've got one. Any reason we have to be the ones to fix shit in your town? I dunno about you, but I'm not a fan of working for a boss that kidnaps people for free labor.

[unweathered]

Miss...speaker, is it really that simple?

[ hello]

[privatedomicile]

Yo, landlady. You're not a cop, right?

[Jesse is still incredibly confused at everything going on, but one key thing to make sure of is that he is not at risk of getting arrested.]

[gardenful]

I did!

[ She even raises her hand like she's being called on in class. ]

What happens if we don't succeed here?

[ She wants to know what's at stake. ]

[amortristis]

Do you trust that the goddess you talk about is actually telling the truth?

[ Sorry, Morgan is just going to. Stand and stare at Mina, trying and failing to intuit whether she's full of shit or not. At least the blood on her arm is hastily wiped off???? ]

[idealies]

Is there any way we can check on what's going on back home?

[ Three months is such a long time to be gone. As busy as her work is, she's never let herself be separated from Ruby and Aqua for long. Ai's holding back her distress as best she can, but there's clear concern in her voice. ]

[pharology]

Ah, well... [He shuffles his feet, feeling awkward.]

What sort of help does the goddess need?

[cramschooling]

Well. How long was it that we were supposed to be here, you said?

Three months, Cram.

And here is...?

Sunset City, was it? I'm afraid I have no information about this location other than what my eyes and our walk around have told me.

You know, you don't have to state the obvious. I'm obviously looking for more information...

[Cram just gives his arm the most deadpan stare. Cronos clears his throat and after a moment:]

Well. I thought I'd save our lovely medium some work. She does seem to be busy, after all.

[goei]

Yeah, what the hell did yer goddess summon a servant like me for if there ain't anyone you need killed?

[You don't just summon an Assassin for Lets All Get Along Time, what the hell is this.]

[umurice]

[Here's... one of the guys who probably just adapted to the situation asap as soon as everything was explained. He only needed a few things after all: reassurance his friends and family are okay, and a clear goal. Besides, connecting the hearts of people is the job of an idol, so clearly-- this is just a task that needs completing. Hiiro was satisfied with that.

So, when he sees her familiar face, he beams brightly and comes over, loud and cheerful.]

Mina-san! You seem to be enjoying yourself a lot. The way you stuff your cheeks is really cute.

[Clearly, the kind of compliment everyone needs.]

[oracool]

Heya! Mina, was it?

[ Grace has also helped herself to a little plate of snacks before wandering over. This is a lot to take in on an empty stomach! ]

Um, so I dunno how all this... yankin' us away from our homes works and all, but when you say three months... Are three months gonna pass back home, too?