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week one: mingle
Week One
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As the sun rises on Monday morning, all participants will find themselves awakening with a sense of purpose. Regardless of where they slept the night before, they’ll find themselves compelled to return to the main meeting hall first thing in the morning.
Approaching the hall, however, they will find a large, swirling mass grey in color looming near the sakura tree. This swirl cannot be approached just yet, but seems to be locked and waiting for something more.
As the last member of the village enters the hall, they will find Lune and Sol at the head of the room. Though they’re together, it’s Sol who speaks up first this time.
“Last night, Lune and I were finally able to get some answers. Or, at least, something we can do to help. The core’s still experiencing fluctuations and some instability, but we’ve figured out a place some of it might be coming from.”
They stop, excitedly holding up a scroll.
“This core is connected to several worlds out there. It’s the heart of the universe and everything that happens here can be affected by the outside, and can affect the worlds you come from. We found somewhere that seems to have a source of darkness lurking around…if we find it and clear the corruption, we can help stabilize the core a little more and help protect yourselves while you’re here.”
With that, they seem to lose steam just a little, looking back at Lune for a moment before nodding.
“So, uh…we were able to open a gateway for you to this world. Checking it out might help us pinpoint the source and get this done faster, so…leave whenever you’re ready. There’ll be another gate on the other side to bring you back here.”
That seems to be it, though Sol looks back to Lune again. “Anything else?”
"Look after one another," they repeat again. "And do not believe it is possible to be over-cautious."
The moment participants leave the hall, they will find that the gateway has changed from grey to white, the opening widening enough for multiple people to step through. The Signs will soon take their leave, and all will remain peaceful once more.
In addition, as the week goes on, partners will find that a simple touch (even accidental) may incite the bond between them to grow stronger for a moment. They will experience a swap of memories through their connection, taking a moment to see a piece of their partner's past without any control over what exactly is being shared.
Welcome to your week one mingle! Please note that as of this week, murder proposals are open. CYOA sign-ups are also live, and will close at Tuesday, 8 AM PST. They will be running on Tuesday afternoon and evening, so please be mindful of your own availability!
In addition, ensure that all of your week zero private conversations were reported on the page, and your week one private conversations are reported on that page. If you'll be taking anything from locations, please report that as well.
Approaching the hall, however, they will find a large, swirling mass grey in color looming near the sakura tree. This swirl cannot be approached just yet, but seems to be locked and waiting for something more.
As the last member of the village enters the hall, they will find Lune and Sol at the head of the room. Though they’re together, it’s Sol who speaks up first this time.
“Last night, Lune and I were finally able to get some answers. Or, at least, something we can do to help. The core’s still experiencing fluctuations and some instability, but we’ve figured out a place some of it might be coming from.”
They stop, excitedly holding up a scroll.
“This core is connected to several worlds out there. It’s the heart of the universe and everything that happens here can be affected by the outside, and can affect the worlds you come from. We found somewhere that seems to have a source of darkness lurking around…if we find it and clear the corruption, we can help stabilize the core a little more and help protect yourselves while you’re here.”
With that, they seem to lose steam just a little, looking back at Lune for a moment before nodding.
“So, uh…we were able to open a gateway for you to this world. Checking it out might help us pinpoint the source and get this done faster, so…leave whenever you’re ready. There’ll be another gate on the other side to bring you back here.”
That seems to be it, though Sol looks back to Lune again. “Anything else?”
"Look after one another," they repeat again. "And do not believe it is possible to be over-cautious."
The moment participants leave the hall, they will find that the gateway has changed from grey to white, the opening widening enough for multiple people to step through. The Signs will soon take their leave, and all will remain peaceful once more.
In addition, as the week goes on, partners will find that a simple touch (even accidental) may incite the bond between them to grow stronger for a moment. They will experience a swap of memories through their connection, taking a moment to see a piece of their partner's past without any control over what exactly is being shared.
Welcome to your week one mingle! Please note that as of this week, murder proposals are open. CYOA sign-ups are also live, and will close at Tuesday, 8 AM PST. They will be running on Tuesday afternoon and evening, so please be mindful of your own availability!
In addition, ensure that all of your week zero private conversations were reported on the page, and your week one private conversations are reported on that page. If you'll be taking anything from locations, please report that as well.
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[ She sounds a little put out, as if she weren't the one causing more trouble for Shirasu. She misses her powers. ]
... I'll remember that for next time.
[ Not that she wants there to be a next time. ]
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[Unpredictability is useful.
He straightens and turns back to her, there, one hand settled on his hip.]
I know this is an adjustment, but it's something you'll have to keep in mind. At least bring someone else if you don't want me to accompany you.
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You would still be willing to come with me after...
[ She sounds uncertain and almost.... uncomprehending. ]
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[He's silent at first, just turning to continue walking along whatever path or open area she'd been following. It was probably impossible to go without mentioning it, wasn't it?
After a moment, he answers without glancing back to her.]
As I said- if you would let me accompany you.
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After a moment, she follows him but makes sure to keep enough distance between them. ]
... I would. [ Her voice is small. ] We have to move forward.
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[As much as he still dislikes it, as much as this tie has been a pain. He continues on, leading them back to a safer area.]
It's an effort we'll just have to make.
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... It could be worse.
[ As far as partners go, she's not the absolute worst choice. Probably. ]
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[Either of them could be stuck with a clown? This isn't so bad.
After another moment or two of silence, he adds:]
We should speak when we return to the house, I think.
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We should speak... That sounds.... ]
All right. I'll listen to what you'd like to say.
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[A brief sigh, there, with a shake of his head.]
This isn't a lecture, Four-chan. I'm sure you have things to say as well.
[he is making an effort.]
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[ The trees out here sure are lovely, aren't they? Four sure is being a little difficult, isn't she? ]
I don't know what else I'd like to add that I didn't say earlier. [ She pauses, as if she realizes how she sounds. ] I mean, I don't think it'd matter much.
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[If she's being difficult, well. They can both be that way. At least it's just them, and the trees, and a dead wolf somewhere back down this path.
this is fine.]
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[ if a tree falls and no one's around to hear it, it didn't make a sound. --both of them right now, probably
Her steps start sounding a little more like stomps. ]
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But he catches himself, pausing and exhaling slowly. The point was to try to fix this, not perpetuate it.]
I thought it would be easier to discuss if I gave you time, first.
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Four's foot falls lighten. She's still walking, but her eyes are now pointed downward. ]
... I'm ready to discuss it. Or as ready as I'll ever be.
[ It sure didn't sound like it five seconds ago, but if she actually wants to be mature, she has to... do something about it. Wild. ]