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subdivided2019-06-03 08:37 am
cyclists) wrote in subdivided2019-06-03 08:37 am
week zero: mingle
Week Zero
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On Monday morning, the sun rises on the sleepy village, and when the first ray of light touches the gates at each corner of the village, the previously tightly sealed doors open.
The barriers around the village fall, and leave it entirely open. Each cardinal direction will have a path exiting the village, taking the curious explorers who follow it on an adventure to new territories to be explored. They’ll find that each location that they arrive in appears to be associated with one of the elements. As the Signs had explained the day before, each of the participants in the game possesses an elemental assignment, whether they are aware of it or not.
When they approach the elemental areas, they’ll find themselves more in tune with their new powerset, as if the location invites them to take them out for a spin. The new areas appear to be perfect for training and learning how to use the new skills, or maybe if you’re curious you can discover which of those listed powers you’ve been granted.
Just try not to hurt yourself while you’re out there.
In addition, it seems now that more pieces of the core are being revealed, the river that runs through the village will begin to be dotted with small lanterns floating on the water. Some of them seem to be holding small notes. Try as you might to grab one, they’ll always just barely float out of reach.
Perhaps try sending one yourself and see what results you might get?
Occasionally in the village, you might hear the sound of drums and flutes - is that festival music? - though no matter how you search, you can’t find the source… yet.
Welcome to your tutorial week mingle log! Please see all the links within the log to check out the new updates. In addition, your status page has been updated. In case you missed it, please report all item theft to this top-level where all comments are screened. Private conversations are also open and should be reported under the Week 0 top-level.
A mini-event will also be posted on Wednesday, June 5th, so please keep an eye out for that!
The barriers around the village fall, and leave it entirely open. Each cardinal direction will have a path exiting the village, taking the curious explorers who follow it on an adventure to new territories to be explored. They’ll find that each location that they arrive in appears to be associated with one of the elements. As the Signs had explained the day before, each of the participants in the game possesses an elemental assignment, whether they are aware of it or not.
When they approach the elemental areas, they’ll find themselves more in tune with their new powerset, as if the location invites them to take them out for a spin. The new areas appear to be perfect for training and learning how to use the new skills, or maybe if you’re curious you can discover which of those listed powers you’ve been granted.
Just try not to hurt yourself while you’re out there.
In addition, it seems now that more pieces of the core are being revealed, the river that runs through the village will begin to be dotted with small lanterns floating on the water. Some of them seem to be holding small notes. Try as you might to grab one, they’ll always just barely float out of reach.
Perhaps try sending one yourself and see what results you might get?
Occasionally in the village, you might hear the sound of drums and flutes - is that festival music? - though no matter how you search, you can’t find the source… yet.
Welcome to your tutorial week mingle log! Please see all the links within the log to check out the new updates. In addition, your status page has been updated. In case you missed it, please report all item theft to this top-level where all comments are screened. Private conversations are also open and should be reported under the Week 0 top-level.
A mini-event will also be posted on Wednesday, June 5th, so please keep an eye out for that!
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...Well, it doesn't matter. After this attack lands, Ookurikara stops, holding this stance with the point of his blade at Hisoka's throat. Only his eyes move to acknowledge the dagger pointed at his own chest. He's been in tighter spots before, though he usually has backup from the rest of his expedition team.
A stalemate, then? His eyes go back to meet Hisoka's.
No.
Ookurikara doesn't know when to quit, so he's going to try knocking the dagger out of the way with the end of his sword's hilt, and jump back out of the dagger's range. there's no plan for follow up attacks just yet, so if he gets away, he'll settle back into a defensive stance. ]
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his foot slides out to catch the hilt before it hits the ground, balancing it briefly before tossing it back up and catching it again. He now has three nice nicks: two from Kara and, surprisingly, a third along the right shoulder now that Kara is closer. He was already playing with a bad card hand apparently.]
Now that I'm excited. Let me return the favor.
[He throws the dagger without pomp or circumstance, but takes off immediately after. If and when Kara blocks, he better be ready for Hisoka to get in his personal space with some martial arts.]
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That is to say, he's definitely not ready because he's a swordsman, not a martial artist, you fiend.
He hastily retreats, struggling to put enough distance between the two of them - Ookurikara is not a tantou, he can't use his sword properly when his foe is this close. He'll have to resort to using the flat of the blade and its sheath to block any attacks, while he tries to hold his ground. ]
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He keeps going without trying to trip Kara up, so clearly his plan isn't to win necessarily--yet--but to have fun. Draw it out, make Kara squirm. See what Kara will do when desperate...?]
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It's no surprise then, even to Ookurikara, that some of these blows hit. Hisoka may not be trying to trip him up, but the onslaught is enough that he does finally stumble - and maybe he can use this? He twists into a sidestep as soon as his footing is sure, aiming to both regain some distance and to get behind Hisoka to attempt another strike of his own. ]
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Kara has a very good sword, but it's just not quite long enough...
He does turn to face Kara again, but there is no ready stance, no raised arms. He puts one hand on his hip.] If I keep going, I'll really have to ruin you...
But I want to save you and savor you for another time. ♥ I hope you don't mind if I go slow with you.
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Eyes narrowed, Ookurikara straightens but doesn't relax completely. His sword is still held before him, still ready for any sudden movements. He'd be lying to say he wasn't starting to feel winded, though. He's strong, but he doesn't have the kind of stamina to keep going for much longer - not against a martial artist, at least. If he had his way, they'd keep going, but...
What is this guy even saying? Ookurikara is more than a little offended that anyone thinks they can "ruin" him, but the rest of it...? ]
If you want to play games, you can find someone else.
[ He's still annoyed by all that dodging, honestly. Stop messing around already. ]
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[He's done, just like that. Hisoka does what he wants? He's living his best life.] Let's not use up the fun in one go, though, hm? We may be here for a while. [He'll be bored without entertainment.]
I'll come see you again. I have something to ask you.
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What?
[ Don't beat around the bush - just ask. ]
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But he wants to have fun with Kara longer! So! Compromise.
The same hand gives Kara a sort of flicked wave, and he turns to leave.] See you soon. ♣