Perhaps you felt a rumble beneath your feet, a sensation of what you were standing upon giving way underneath you as something
pulled you in and away from what it was you were doing. Or, perhaps it was simply a gentle tap on your shoulder before you had the same tugging sensation from behind your navel. No matter which it was; there is one other constant:
lp...A quiet rustle of the wind, wherever it is coming from as it hits your face.
help... u...The earth grumbling beneath you resounds with something unintelligible. Of course; it's the earth. Dirt can't speak, after all. Yet it won't stop, nor does the wind. All you wanted to do was sleep...
Yet suddenly it stops, and as you begin to stir, you begin to feel the crisp wind still seems to be picking up, yet as it settles, it's almost as if it whispers something to your ear.
'elp... u... sh....Before you can make sense of it, it is gone; and when you awaken, you begin to realize your surroundings. It looks like...a plaza of some sort? As they look around them, the ground beneath them is an intricate mosaic - a water fountain at the center of the plaza in this foreign world. There are many buildings around its perimeter, making this location seem like a central hub of whatever town this was. Some may even recognize the peculiar design of the buildings and sloped tiled rooftops as a Far Eastern theme. Were they somewhere along the Pacific? Who knows! But what is quite apparent is this: Along with the many buildings surrounding the plaza, the first thing that is noticeable is the amount of people sitting or standing around you in a similar daze.
You are not alone...One building seems to stand out among all the others; one that seems large enough to house all of the completely lost and confused masses gathered here to the welcome plaza. A sign outside the door reads:
WELCOME CENTER
Newcomers: Please come inside for refreshments and your welcome packets!Odd... This wasn't written in your own language, and yet you find it easily understandable. Soon enough, if you don't enter on your own, someone comes from inside the double doors to usher you and everyone else inside.
"Welcome to
Saeng Seong! I know you must be confused as to where you are and what's going on, but we promise to explain this to you once we're inside and away from this windstorm!"
Whether you go inside immediately or linger outside a little longer, eventually you must come in from the slight autumn chill, and sooner rather than later would probably be better. ...What
was that shadow from the corner of your vision?
You'll find yourself in a well-lit lobby, filled with comfortable-looking couches and chairs. Along one wall are refreshment tables, loaded with all sorts of food and drink, including some you probably aren't familiar with. On the wall opposite are a pair of desks, each with a sign and a person seated behind them -
Irene, General AssistanceDevin, Technological AssistanceMai, Medical AssistanceUnlike a few waves before, the only people in charge seem to be the people behind the desks. They look a bit busy.
However, before you can go over and give them a piece of your mind and ask questions, the same person who ushered you inside hands you a manilla envelope that contains your welcome packet, urging you to read this before asking the two figures questions that the packet likely answers.
Inside it, you will find: a ring with a key and apartment number on it, some kind of cash card, a
map and informational guide to the city, and a letter folded neatly on the top -
Welcome to Saeng Seong!
You are among a new group of arrivals to our city, from many far-apart worlds.
We have gathered you here because our city is in a crisis, and we are at our last resorts. The energy of the city is in a slow downward spiral, and is dangerously close to expiring altogether.
That's where you come in - you and everyone else we've brought to the city. Unlike those of us here, you have the potential to generate the energy the city needs, but you'll need to work together to do it.
Why? Because the energy can only be generated when two people touch each other. Any touch will do, but it must be between two of you who are new to the city. If you don't keep in contact with someone, eventually your energy will begin to drain as well, making you dangerously ill.
A few other things:
The closed-off sections of the city are closed off for a reason; approaching them will cause your energy to drain very rapidly. We're working to open the rest of the city to you as soon as we can, but for now, please remain within the four districts in the south and west parts of the city
You have been given a key to a one-bedroom apartment in a complex set aside for you and the other new arrivals, near the riverside in the 1st district. You're free to change your living quarters whenever you like, and we encourage you to move in with someone in one of the larger apartments. When you want to change, just come back to this building to exchange your key.
We've also included a cash card with a living stipend; if you're unfamiliar with this system, or the network established for new arrivals, you can talk to Devin in the lobby for help. It's what he's here for. If you need medical assistance, contact Mai, one of our newest and brightest doctors.
Again, welcome, and thank you for all your help.
Irene
Arrival Liaison
Back behind you, others still linger, and through the translucent glass you can see a banner hanging from the tiled roof of the building across the street in the blistering summer day:
WELCOME TO SAENG SEONG
(ENJOY YOUR STAY!)
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[He will never stop downplaying this, strangely cheerful pink girl.]
You could probably even find a few willing to show you around the city sometime. A lot of the people who check the network are pretty friendly, not to mention helpful. I even got cooking lessons from a few!
[Or trying to play up everyone else's niceness.]
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[She smiles in amusement, and reaches out to pat his shoulder.]
I'm sure I will- though even if I don't, I'm sure I'll manage.
[She can kind of tell that's what he's doing, and let her tell you, it is really, really adorable.]
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Well, it has to happen eventually, right? Besides, disappointment's just going to make seeing a familiar face that much better, won't it?
[He may or may not tackle-hug Aunt May if he ever sees her here. He'd even settle for Flash. And that's saying something.]
Normally I'd say I doubt that, but this city's not that big. There's only a few places we can go, and they're all connected. A few days of exploration, and you'll probably be finding your way around like a pro! But a guide for the first few trips might still be a good idea-- getting lost in an unfamiliar city isn't quite as fun as it sounds, even if the locals are pretty helpful.
[Weird, and slightly suspicious, but helpful.]
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[Peter, you're rapidly rising in Cupid's estimation, just so you know.]
Well then, why don't you show me around? It'd save me the trouble of wrangling some poor stranger into doing it, and you get to be helpful for a little longer. What do you say?
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[You are, however, easily knocked off your non-existent game. Like with that question there.]
You mean now? As in, right now? But there's still more new arrivals!
[Stare in amazement as Peter Parker makes all the excuses under the Sun! No fee for the first hundred customers!]
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[She blinks at him in surprise- and then does it again when he panics, feeling her mouth quirk in amusement once again.]
No, it doesn't have to be right now. I can wait.
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["Human" high school, anyway. Full of clique-y social power struggles. Though it had actually started to die down shortly before Pete was pulled here.]
R-right. Probably a good idea. But soon, I promise!
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[She sighs and shakes her head, patting him on the arm.]
And don't worry too much- I'm patient.
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I think it's more of a teenager thing. At least, I hope it is. Not sure I like the idea of it not disappearing with adulthood.
[The rain check on the guided tour was a relief, though. Sort of. He'd still have to go through with it eventually, he knew how bad it was to break his promises.]
Right, uhm...later, maybe? You know, once the welcoming party's over with.
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[She inclines her head in agreement, giving a slight hum.]
Sure, if you want- and if it's not too late. Otherwise, I can hold off until tomorrow.
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[Flash was getting to be a pretty decent human being. And admitting that never stopped feeling weird.]
Sounds like a plan! Tomorrow might be best anyway. We just recently got a pet store, so maybe you can find one you like to keep you company!
[He kind of likes animals okay. It comes with being a huge biology nerd. Just be grateful the pets aren't the genetically modified kind he's used to working with.]
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[She shrugs though, and then pats his shoulder gently, nodding at the plan.]
I make no guarantees- I'm terrible at choosing between animals. They're all so cute!