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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[silentfury]

1) Welcome Party

[Yuri isn't used to being around this many people in general, let alone being at a party. So he naturally gravitates toward the edge of the room, arms crossed while he watches the other folks do their thing. With his helmet on, it's hard to tell exactly who he's looking at, at least, so no one should feel singled out. But if they somehow do...]

2) Leave Your Mark

[The swift scrawling of a pen can be heard as Yuri writes a message on one of the mural's corners. The cursive penmanship is surprisingly neat and clean, written in a language that most likely no one else on this island knows. But the man writing it doesn't know that. At least, not yet. Once he seems satisfied with what he's written, he sets the pen down and steps away.]

3) Osgar's Next Top Model

[What the hell is a model anyway?

Yuri doesn't really understand why this is a thing, but he's told that he can keep the clothing when the photoshoot is done. And since he only has one set of clothes currently, an extra set for basically free doesn't sound like a bad deal. The shirt chosen for him is bit tight around his chest, but he seems fine leaving it completely unbuttoned, and thankfully the shorts fit him perfectly.

He steps out of the changing room and looks himself over, not really sure what to think. But at least it's a comfortable ensemble?]

4) Wildcard (haha persona reference xddd)

[Feel free to annoy Yuri at any of the other commissions, or bother him in the city!]

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[ofthehearth]

[ for all of arlecchino's talent in diplomacy and playing nice she's choosing instead to stand by the side and observe, and it's not difficult to find others that are doing the same. ]

Not used to this?

[ gestures a little at the mask, helmet... thing. she gets it. ]

They're a rowdy bunch, aren't they.

[silentfury]

[The sound of a soft sigh escapes the confines of Yuri's helmet. He nods. It's a lot to handle, all of this noise and activity.

He slumps a bit, his arms still crossed.]

2 (a little wildcard too)!

[incompletely]

[ At some point, when Yuri happens to be around the mural, he may find Tenn, who is staring at the message written on it. It certainly is in a language he doesn't understand, but he has his chin cupped between his thumb and index finger, like he's trying to decipher it nevertheless.

This inspires him to write his own message, albeit in Japanese, which some people here will understand – "Let's do our best." – somewhere near but not directly next to what Yuri's written.

He lowers the marker in his hand. ]

[silentfury]

[Yuri furrows his brow at Tenn's message. The text looks sort-of familiar? But he doesn't understand it at all. He wants to ask what it says, but knowledge of sign language is already spotty in his homeland - who knows how common it is here? Still, it wouldn't hurt to try.

He starts off with an exaggerated wave.]

[incompletely]

[ Ah, this guy! Tenn's seen him around and he comes across as a quiet type. That's fine. Tenn gives a little wave of his own, noting that the man had been squinting at Tenn's message. ]

Were you able to read what I wrote? Or would you like me to translate?

[silentfury]

[Yuri shakes his head at the first question, and nods at the second.]

[incompletely]

"Let's do our best."

[ Which is a large ask, he knows, given everything, but... ]

That's all it is. I don't expect anyone to take it seriously, but it shouldn't go unsaid, either.

[ He tilts his head as he looks at Yuri, and then he hands him the marker he'd used. ]

Here, if you want to add to the mural yourself.

[silentfury]

[Using the tip of the marker, Yuri points up to the message he already wrote. He pauses for a moment before writing next to it in what he knows as the common tongue:

May your hunt be fruitful.

This way, the reverse of their interaction won't happen to Tenn.]

[incompletely]

[ Ah...! ]

I see. That's a kind message.

[ At least, he thinks it is. ]

Thank you. I like that approach to things. What language did you write the original message in?

[silentfury]

[Yuri reaches for one of the name tags nearby and quickly jots down a single word:

Orcish.]

[incompletely]

Orcish...?

[ Huh. ]

Sorry, I'm unfamiliar with it, but thank you for translating your message. Is that your native tongue?

[silentfury]

[Yuri shakes his head. He points back up to his translated words with the marker.]

[incompletely]

I see. Funny, isn't it, how we can all understand each other here regardless.

[ Translating things by the goddess, maybe? He has no idea, but. ]

My name is Kujo Tenn, by the way. I hope you have a fruitful hunt here, too.

4 (hello roomie)

[pointzeropercent]

[As much as Sou had been hoping to get a room to himself, but he knew this was a possibility. He's sitting in a chair when the door opens, and he looks surprised to see someone else enter.]

Oh, I guess I have a roommate after all! Hi there, my name is Sou Hiyori.

[silentfury]

[Yuri gives the green-haired man a wave as he slowly makes his way into the dorm, taking in all of the details of the room with interest. Thankfully, he'd already made a name tag earlier at the party, so he holds it up for Sou to read:

Yuri Alkaev]

[pointzeropercent]

[He reads it, and he's glad he was at least above-average in his English classes because he would struggle so hard with that last name otherwise. At least Yuri is easy enough of a name.]

Yuri, is it? Not much of a talker, huh?

[silentfury]

[Yuri nods and takes off his helmet. His roommate should probably know what he looks like at the very least. He presses down on his bed to see how it feels, raising an eyebrow. As someone who has no idea what a box spring is, it's a peculiar feeling!

With little fanfare, he sits down and lets his helmet drop on the bed next to him. Not bad!]

[pointzeropercent]

[...okay then! This is alright at least. He can live with this.]

Well, it's nice to meet you. If you want the bottom bunk, I don't mind taking the top one. It'll probably be easier for me to get up there anyway.

[Since he is smaller and can scramble in there.]

[silentfury]

[Yuri leans forward and looks up. Yeah, he'd probably slam his head against the ceiling every other time he'd try to clamber up there, so he simply nods once more.]

[pointzeropercent]

[The downsides to being tall. Oh well, Sou will reap the benefits of having the top bunk.]

I already picked the desk closer to the bed as well as the left closet. You can have the other ones.

[silentfury]

[Another nod! How revolutionary. Yuri makes his way over to 'his' desk and puts a hand down on the surface of it. Clearly some paper will be in order to better coordinate with his roommate. But for now, he simply signs a 'thank you' to Sou by putting a hand to his lips and gesturing toward the green-haired man.]

[pointzeropercent]

[He knows that sign at least.]

Hey, it's no problem.

[The lack of talking might become a problem soon enough though.]

Have you tried using your message app to communicate? That might be easier here, I don't think most people know sign language.

[silentfury]

[Yuri tilts his head a bit at that. He's not exactly sure what an 'app' is, but he does recall something about about being able to communicate through the phone that was given to him. With another head tilt, he pulls out the phone and holds it up.]

[pointzeropercent]

Oh, like this.

[He'll show Yuri how to open the messenger app.]

Then you just look for the name of whoever you want to talk to.