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rekindleme2014-03-18 04:07 pm
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Intro Log - March 2014
Who: Everyone
Where: The Welcome Center
When: 18th March, afternoon
Summary: The new arrivals, freshly pulled from their worlds or others, awaken in a strange place...
Warnings: Inbox death may occur. System overload at own risk. SOME NPC RESPONSES WILL BE SLOW UNTIL THE ONE WHO PLAYS THEM IS PRESENT.
It's a shuddering breath, a sensation of being pulled to elsewhere and finding oneself pressed against something on the soft and some place cozy. However, before one can fully stir, there is and odd, warm stirring sensation that lifts you up from wherever you've been dropped, when you begin to drift off once more.
Yet the feeling passes quickly, and when you awaken, you begin to realize your surroundings. It's a small room with what some might recognize as a Far Eastern theme when it comes to decor, from the walls to the sofa (or bed) you find yourself on. Illumination is provided by carefully crafted lamps, and even a candle flickering on a nearby desk. The doors are made from paper and wood, with a thin frame; through them it's easy to hear other people stirring, talking, or coming to.
You are not alone...
Close at hand there's a note that reads:
WELCOME CENTER
Newcomers: Please come downstairs to the lobby 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, there's a gentle knocking on the door as someone comes from downstairs to usher you along.
"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 you've had a chance to stretch your legs!"
Whether you go downstairs immediately or linger a little longer, eventually you must come down and get out of the small space, and sooner rather than later would probably be better. 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 warming, comforting 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 Assistance
Devin, Technological Assistance
Unlike 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 downstairs 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 -
Outside, and through the translucent glass you can see a banner hanging from the tiled roof of the building across the street. It's looking bright against a mostly blue sky:
WELCOME TO SAENG SEONG
(ENJOY YOUR STAY!)
Where: The Welcome Center
When: 18th March, afternoon
Summary: The new arrivals, freshly pulled from their worlds or others, awaken in a strange place...
Warnings: Inbox death may occur. System overload at own risk. SOME NPC RESPONSES WILL BE SLOW UNTIL THE ONE WHO PLAYS THEM IS PRESENT.
It's a shuddering breath, a sensation of being pulled to elsewhere and finding oneself pressed against something on the soft and some place cozy. However, before one can fully stir, there is and odd, warm stirring sensation that lifts you up from wherever you've been dropped, when you begin to drift off once more.
Yet the feeling passes quickly, and when you awaken, you begin to realize your surroundings. It's a small room with what some might recognize as a Far Eastern theme when it comes to decor, from the walls to the sofa (or bed) you find yourself on. Illumination is provided by carefully crafted lamps, and even a candle flickering on a nearby desk. The doors are made from paper and wood, with a thin frame; through them it's easy to hear other people stirring, talking, or coming to.
You are not alone...
Close at hand there's a note that reads:
Newcomers: Please come downstairs to the lobby 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, there's a gentle knocking on the door as someone comes from downstairs to usher you along.
"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 you've had a chance to stretch your legs!"
Whether you go downstairs immediately or linger a little longer, eventually you must come down and get out of the small space, and sooner rather than later would probably be better. 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 warming, comforting 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 Assistance
Devin, Technological Assistance
Unlike 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 downstairs 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 first five districts 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 nurses.
Again, welcome, and thank you for all your help.
Irene
Arrival Liaison
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 first five districts 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 nurses.
Again, welcome, and thank you for all your help.
Irene
Arrival Liaison
Outside, and through the translucent glass you can see a banner hanging from the tiled roof of the building across the street. It's looking bright against a mostly blue sky:
(ENJOY YOUR STAY!)
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[Because that is helpful... Fortunately, Diarmuid seems to realize this and pauses to try and come up with a more concrete number--even if that does mean counting on his fingers...]
Seven... Eight... Nine... It's been about nine cycles since the first group came here and I was with them! So was my brother. There...aren't a lot of people left from that group. A lot have gone back home...
[He seems sad for a moment, thinking about his old friends who are gone now, but he doesn't stay sad long.]
...but a lot of new friends have come too. I guess it balances out in the end!
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One thing he said definitely caught her attention. ]
So people can return home, and they can also.. seemingly be brought back. [ The fact she has been here is just so difficult for her to swallow, but she is going to stick with the theory that originated in her mind when she spoke to the other small boy. Perhaps, there was.. another of her, just as she was certain he was not the Cu Chulainn she knew.. ]
You are right. Even if you do lose a friend, to have made a friend and to treasure them is better than not having made a friend at all. [ Saber nods once, even though she almost feels awkward saying that. It's definitely not territory she is that familiar with, beyond perhaps Irisviel and the two from the Fifth. This brother of Diarmuid's, though.. ]
Who is your brother?
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[Well, Loki had talked about magic and technology being one and the same on his world, but that is still a little hard for Diarmuid to accept even if he does understand how it could be.]
It's because I treasure having met them that I want to throw a party to celebrate everyone who has left here. We were lucky to have gotten to meet them even if it hurts that they are gone now. I want to wait until it's warmer because I really want to have it outside!
[He pauses, thinking for a moment about floating candles down the river and then shakes his head, bringing his attention back to Saber.]
My brother's name is Cu Chulainn! He's not my blood brother, but we adopted each other so it counts! Someday he will grow up and be my hero, but for now he is just a little boy like me.
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And then he says a name she's familiar with, having already spoken to a Cu Chulainn not that much earlier. ]
Cu Chulainn? I have spoken with him already. I was not aware you two were close. [ The knight's eyes close as she smiles, thinking it was funny how Lancer and Lancer were now brothers.. not that they were using that title, or even knew of it. ]
I think you will both grow up to be memorable heroes. [ No, she knows, but Saber doesn't feel the most comfortable telling anyone about their future. ] Heroes that will have their names marked throughout history.
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We are! We were in the first group together and I think we were the only kids. It's been a while, so I don't remember for sure. Plus our rooms were right next door to each other! Before we moved to building three so we could share a room, he dug a tunnel between our rooms so we could talk and visit each other all the time.
[Yes, that is about as ridiculous as it sounds, Saber.]
I know he will be a hero because Father tells me his stories all the time! I don't doubt you, so if you say I will be one too, that makes me happy!
[For a moment he pauses and looks down at his hands.]
That's not so important, though. If I get to help others and am a good knight for my lord, it doesn't matter if my name is remembered. I just want people to be safe and my lord to be happy!
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Diarmuid, since I do not remember being here before.. [ she pauses, the idea of that still bothering her, ] would you explain to me this requirement of physical contact? I have not heard anything like it before, and it sounds quite ridiculous to me.
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[It's a big word. He still has trouble with some of them...]
...but it is true. If you don't hug or touch someone else for a short time every day, you will get sick, and if you get sick your powers will start acting funny. It's not safe for your or others if you don't do it. Plus, sometimes people get really sick and no amount of touching will help them. I don't know what causes it, but at least they get set home so that they don't die...
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[ The King of Knights can't help but give a small, short smile. It's almost a smirk. She just finds it bewildering to think she's been summoned to a city to .. touch other people, to help others, of all things. ]
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[Diarmuid frowns slightly.]
I know some people don't like to be touched, but you don't even have to touch bare skin. Sometimes I have gotten all I need just sparring with someone. That contact is just through clothes! I could touch your arm and even with your gaunt-let on it would count!
[Speaking of sparring... Diarmuid's expression suddenly becomes a little shy.]
I know you just got here, but the other you promised to help me learn my swords better. Do you think you might be able to help me sometimes?
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[ Besides, what would happen if she taught as great of a hero as Diarmuid swordplay? Would that affect his future..? Such difficult things to think about. Saber decides to ignore the thought for now. ]
But yes, I will try. [ It's a very minor thing she can do for someone she had come to respect so much during the Fourth. ]
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[Diarmuid bows excitedly to her.]
Father has taught me a lot already. I even have two real swords to practice with along with my practice spear. I know I won't remember anything I learn here when I go back home, but I still want to learn! Just...in case.
[He really hopes they can find a way to keep some of their memories of this place somehow. The last thing Diarmuid wants is to forget his brother and Suzaku and all the others who he has met here.]
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Ah, who is.. your father? [ Perhaps, someone who adopted him here, just like his brother? Saber tilts her head slightly as she peers curiously down at the boy. ] Is he from this city?
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Father isn't here. I meant back home. He would probably like it here since he is a god of love and people are suppose to be friendly and touch here. His name is Aengus Og. I don't know if you will know it or not.
[He does have a something of an adopted father here named September, but it's...complicated since September is only starting to learn what emotions and being a real father are. Unfortunately, he was separated from his own son before he really had much time to be with him...]
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Saber lowers her head once in a slight bowing motion. ] Well, I have enjoyed your conversation, Diarmuid. I think it is time I went to go find my apartment I will be staying in and settling into. ..This is all much to take in.
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[Diarmuid nods in understanding and then bows politely to her.]
The apartments are not far from here, so if you want me to show you, I can. Otherwise, I hope you will be well until we meet again. I am glad you are here!