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Rekindle Moderators ([personal profile] rekindlemods) wrote in [community profile] rekindleme2014-09-15 05:13 pm

Intro Log - September 2014

Who: Everyone
Where: The Welcome Center
When: 15th September, late 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. NPC responses may be slow.

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.

'I'm sorry for this... but we need your help.'

Yet the feeling -and the voice - pass 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...

On a small table beside you, there rests a note atop a manilla envelope. Unfolding the note will reveal some answers in the form of a letter addressed to all arrivals.

Welcome to Saeng Seong (it's pronounced sang see-oung if the name seems really strange)!

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. Though with the help of other new arrivals like yourself, the situation is beginning to seem less dim. If you are wondering how this is, allow me to explain.

One hundred years ago, there was a terrible incident known as the Unleashing; an event that sent our world into what would have been a slow and painful end were it not for the quick response of a few. However in the process, our own energies have been left to maintain what is causing this energy crisis. We do not have enough to push back this plague on our own.

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 Andi in the lobby for help. It's what she's here for. If you need medical assistance, contact Mai, one of our doctors.

Again, welcome, and thank you for all your help. Please come downstairs to the lobby for refreshments. If you have any questions, there will be others downstairs to assist you.

Irene
Arrival Liaison


Inside the manilla envelope , 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 second letter folded neatly on the top--

Honoured Guest,

First of all, I would like to second my colleague's welcome to our city with my own. Many have come to this world whether by choice or by our actions, and for my own involvement I humbly ask your forgiveness for potentially pulling you from your homes and loved ones. However, it is as Irene's letter states. We are in an energy crisis, and only you and your fellow new arrivals can aide us.

One hundred one years have passed since the event known as the Unleashing tore a rift in our world with Saeng Seong at its core. Ever since, we have had no word from the outside... until recently.

During the celebration of the autumnal festival last year, we were visited by spirits who perished in the Unleashing and demons. This was to be expected as in our world, the boundaries betwixt the living world and the spiritual wane towards the final day of the festival. However, the events to follow were not. As winter and the very rare snowfalls began, so too did snowmen come alive as bid by a dark magic. Some mages who align themselves with a faction named Rangar saw fit to seize the opportunity for mayhem, and the city suffered for it. However, in this and the following hackings into our citywide network, we have come to learn that there are still others who live outside the walls. Yet they too cannot sustain the energy levels needed to close this rift once and for all.

New friend, I cannot understate our need nor the truth in Irene's letter to you, but there are some in this city you should not trust. Who you do or do not trust is up to your own judgment (even mine is albeit clouded at times), yet I urge you caution. Every side has their own agenda, and even our different factions may be splintered into different parties like the individuals that make them. Though should you ever find need to seek solace or sanctuary, the temple doors are always open.

Rhea,
High Priestess to the Four
Arrival Liason


Odd... Neither were written in your own language, and yet you find it easily understandable. Soon enough, if you don't make an exit 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 or upset as to what's going on, but we promise to explain ourselves further once you've had a chance to stretch your legs!"

Whether you go downstairs immediately or linger a little longer, eventually you must come on down to leave 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 cool and relieving food and drink, including some you probably aren't familiar with. It's just as well they're in good supply, as the windows outside show a city well heated from a summer sun.

On the wall opposite are a pair of desks, each with a sign, and one person at her station-

Rhea, General Assistance
Andi, Technological Assistance

The plaques have a shiny semi-new look to them, as do the desks. Both lovely ladies seem eager to assist you, though one more.... self-contained than the one bouncing in their seat with anticipation.

Outside, and through the translucent glass you can see a banner hanging from the tiled roof of the building across the street. The cheerful colors on it match well against a bright blue sky:

WELCOME TO SAENG SEONG
(ENJOY YOUR STAY!)
rekindlenpcs: (Rhea)

Rhea - General Assistance

[personal profile] rekindlenpcs 2014-09-15 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Contrasting the overzealous woman to her left, the one in her usual priestess robes seemed more muted and tired. However, she still seems to smile brightly when approached. "Greetings. Is there aught I can assist you with?"
rekindlenpcs: (Andi)

Andi - Technical Assistance

[personal profile] rekindlenpcs 2014-09-15 10:19 pm (UTC)(link)
The woman practically bouncing in her seat with excitement brightens when approached. "Hello, I'm Andi. How can I help you?"

She's a little more excited about this than she probably should be.
sai2yourface: ([2003] Yeah you got a problem?)

[personal profile] sai2yourface 2014-09-15 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
To say Raphael was on edge was an understatement.

At first, when he awoke, he had thought it was all some sort of bizarre dream. But when he read the letter and saw the contents of the envelop it started to dawn on him that this was no dream. The apartment keys and guide to the city really sunk it home. He was in a completely different place all together, though the decor was familiarly Asian.

It wasn't the first time the mutant teenager found himself in a foreign place. Him and his brothers had been exposed to alternate realities and had been teleported to places across the known galaxy....but in those situations, he had been with his brothers. Now he was completely alone. A loner by nature, Raphael was known for going off on his own now and again. But he was never far from his family for long. Not like this. The knowledge that he was in a completely foreign place without his family made him feel cold and empty, buffered with seething anger at being torn away from his home - and not liking how vulnerable it left him. He hated it.

He nearly verbally took the head off of the person who knocked on the door of his room, though he would have loved to physically as well. However, he was disarmed with the complete welcome that was offered. At first he balked at the idea of going down into the lobby area - but the prospect of having something to eat was attractive to the hungry teenager. It was either starve or possibly be gawked at. Goddammit.

Bristly and on the defensive, Raphael made his way down to the lobby with the envelop in hand. His narrowed amber eyes were guarded as he glanced around taking note of exits and places he could duck out of sight. He didn't trust anyone or anything at the moment, but the table of refreshments drew his hungry stomach like a moth to a flame. He went over to check out the food and drink - ready to get the hell out of there at the first sign of anyone freaking out.

This just wasn't his day.
eternalcutie: monopoly (i'm just saying.)

[personal profile] eternalcutie 2014-09-15 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
The nicely-dressed young man standing in the lobby didn't look particularly distressed. A little warm, maybe, since he had arrived in a puffy winter coat which was currently draped over one of his arms and had since stripped down to the suit he was wearing under it, but not upset. The best word to describe his bearing would probably be pensive. He seemed to be debating nothing more important that whether to venture outside or not, and was toying with his coat as he did so.

...Of course, his calm demeanor was mostly due to the total nervous breakdown he had suffered an hour or so earlier in the room he woke up in. A guy doesn't make it to the ripe old age of three hundred without developing aversions to certain things and for Czeslaw Meyer waking up in a strange room without any of his friends in sight was one of them. And in a way it was impressive that it only took him an hour to get over his panic and think about the whole thing rationally. The situation was weird but it wasn't like he had to worry about dying here and never seeing his friends again. So he might have to wait a few decades to get out, big deal. He could totally handle it. People loved helping kids, right?

So. A dapper young man, apparently about twelve years old, stood in the lobby with a pensive expression on his face. It was time to see if luck on his side for once.
purple_chelonian: Donnie worried (worried)

[personal profile] purple_chelonian 2014-09-16 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
To say Donatello was on edge would be . . . appropriate.

From his understanding, anyone could show up here. So far he's seen giant robots Cybertronians, small children of various species, and a superhero, in addition to all the normal humans. So far. In the future, who knows? The Shredder could emerge from one of those doors. Or Adolf Hitler. Or a tentacled Lovecraftian horror wearing the skin of a human victim like a suit.

That's why he's lounging unobtrusively against a wall in the lobby, arms crossed, where he has a good view of the stairs up the arrival rooms. The expression on his face would look more at home on Raphael or Leonardo. And the stuff he's got tucked in his duffel bag would look more at home on an episode of Mythbusters. It's his duty to be here. Because it could be someone or something awful coming down those stairs. But then it could be . . .

"Raph? Raphael!? Raph! Tacklehugs incoming.
sai2yourface: ([2003] Laughter)

[personal profile] sai2yourface 2014-09-16 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
Raphael was not expecting a familiar voice at all - so for a brief moment it didn't register through his brooding thoughts. It was around the second (or was it third) call of his name that he turned a wary glare in the direction of the voice.

Only to have his expression dissolve into open surprise as that unexpected someone rushed over, tails of his purple bandanna trailing behind him.

"Don?!" He managed before he had an armful of brother. "Donnie??" A sweet rush of relief filled Raphael and bubbled out as a brief shout of laughter as he gave the other turtle a bear hug squeeze as tight as he could. "What are ya doin' here? Man am I glad to see you brainiac!"
purple_chelonian: Donnie happy (happy)

[personal profile] purple_chelonian 2014-09-16 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
Donatello thumps Raphael on the back, returning the hug in a completely uncharacteristic display of physical affection.

"Well, it's a long story!" he says, holding back almost manic laughter. "Maybe you've heard it! I woke up in a room with a manila envelope and a candle and now I'm trapped in a city where I'll get sick if I don't touch people."

He's afraid if he lets go of Raph the other turtle will disappear somehow. Donatello has made new friends here. (He doesn't think he's ever even had this many friends all in one place before.) But none of them were his brothers.

"Man, having you here is gonna be . . . well, better than not having you here. I know this seems like it sucks, but there is a bright side. We can go out in broad daylight if we want. And wave at people we pass in the street and buy stuff with money. I'm thinking of starting a business!"

His voice lowers and his face drops as he asks the question that's been in the back of his mind. "Mikey and Leo aren't with you, are they?"
heismymission: oh wait right you already told me about this (c: who the hell is)

winter soldier welcome wagon

[personal profile] heismymission 2014-09-16 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
A still visibly-bandaged (but thankfully not limping) soldier, clad in a leather jacket as usual, had come to size up the newcomers so he'd know if he needed to keep an eye on anyone. There was also the off-chance that someone familiar might have shown up, despite it being extremely small, but it wasn't like he had anything to lose by showing up, so there he was.

He had his mismatched hands at his sides, metal fingers visible from under his glove, flesh ones from under a few bandages, and his posture was still stiff. He may not have been as on edge as the time he first was in this room, but the fact was that he was in a place full of strangers who may have had abilities that could match his own, and who also may have been understandably angry with their situation. So he wasn't exactly relaxed.

His eyes eventually fell on the boy from several feet away and he frowned almost immediately.

They brought in more kids. Of course they did. As he thought about what he'd like to do to the people responsible, he continued to watch Czeslaw, unaware that the angry look on his face combined with the staring might unsettle someone. He was still working on the whole social thing, and he was practically conditioned to be intimidating.
eternalcutie: monopoly (omg stop)

feelin extremely welcomed rn tbh

[personal profile] eternalcutie 2014-09-16 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
As soon as Czes laid eyes on the man he stiffened, and on top of that barely managed to keep himself from taking a step away. This man is dangerous echoed around his mind for a moment as he froze in indecision. Maybe it wouldn't have been as bad if the bandages and metal fingers weren't visible, but just looking at the expression on his face made Czes think of terrible things. This guy must be a criminal of some sort, or a mercenary for hire...the very thought made him shudder.

Slowly, cautiously, Czes glanced from side to side, trying to see who else the man could be staring at. Because it couldn't be him, right? There was no way he had noticed something off about Czes just by looking.
heismymission: you think you can just fly away no sir (e: focused)

hello would you like a complimentary juice box

[personal profile] heismymission 2014-09-16 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
After another moment spent wondering who to confront about the children brought here, he saw that the kid had noticed his gaze, and he decided to approach. He doesn't know exactly how comforting he might be, but the other kids seemed fine around him, didn't they? They called him a friend. It probably wasn't that difficult to make friends with kids.

With his focus still on Czes, Bucky started to make his way towards him, intending to make sure the boy knew everything he need to know about this place. It was important to know how to survive in unfamiliar circumstances, especially for someone who might not be able to defend themselves.
smallspot: Dia-Story Time (Story Time)

[personal profile] smallspot 2014-09-16 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
Diarmuid almost always comes to greet the new arrivals and today is no different. With his puppy on a leash beside him, Diarmuid is walking around the lobby, looking for anyone he can help or who might look familiar. When he sees the giant turtle at the table, he stops in his tracks confused for a moment. What is Donatello doing here?

After a second glace, Diarmuid realizes this turtle is wearing different colors than his friend. Might it be one of the brother's Donatello mentioned? The boy makes his way over to the newcomer and then looks up with him with a smile.

"Hello! Are you one of Donatello's brothers? He will be very happy to see you!"
smallspot: Dia-Lil Spot (Lil Spot)

[personal profile] smallspot 2014-09-16 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
While Diarmuid will one day grow up to be a hero summoned back as a Lancer, his war is much different from any that Rani knows. That future is also a long way away at the moment, though. For now, he is just a little boy with his pet puppy wandering around the lobby and trying to help new arrivals in any way that he can. When he sees Rani and realizes she looks like she might be crying, he runs up to her and smiles warmly at her.

"Don't be upset! I will help you figure things out. Would you like to hug my puppy? It will make you feel better and Grey likes hugs!" Next to Diarmuid, a grey puppy that looks a lot like an Irish wolfhound wags his tail and turns big brown eyes up at her.
eternalcutie: monopoly (wheezes gently)

is it a juicebox...OF DEATH?

[personal profile] eternalcutie 2014-09-16 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
This was it. He was coming straight for Czes, the game was up, forget everything Czes ever thought about things being okay. Czes took a stumbling step back and bumped into a table, and by then Bucky was practically already to him.

All Czes could think was that somehow this man knew he was really an immortal. What other reason would he have for approaching Czes with such a look on his face? But even in the face of certain torture Czes forced himself to make one last attempt at acting like a child.

"Mister, I..." he faltered, sounding genuinely terrified because, well, he was.
heismymission: turns out most things are not bulletproof (e: that looks nasty)

it's... strawberry kiwi...?

[personal profile] heismymission 2014-09-16 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
The shinier of his two hands reached out to stop the boy from knocking over any of the carefully aligned drinks on the table and make sure he was steady on his feet. The look on his face was calm, if a bit... intense.

After making sure no damage was done to cups or kid, he turned his eyes back to the terrified look on his face. Well, that was certainly something he was used to seeing.

"You okay?" His lack of intonation made it hard to tell, but the question was sincere.
eternalcutie: ritzablitz @ lj (personal space!!!!1!)

oh well in that case...yes. yes to juice.

[personal profile] eternalcutie 2014-09-16 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
What should be happening, Czes thought, was this guy using his strange hand to strangle or otherwise do terrible things to him. In the absence of what Czes expected to happen, he did something which would no doubt have earned him some teasing from his friends if they had been present.

"Sorry!" he blurted out, and ducked under the table which was unfortunately standing against the wall. "I mean..." he held his coat in front of him, wishing he could disappear, "...uh, I'm fine." He couldn't keep the squeak out of his voice.

If it wasn't for the feeling that he was about to be horribly tortured for some reason, Czes would be feeling terribly embarrassed right about now.
sai2yourface: ([2003] Grinning)

[personal profile] sai2yourface 2014-09-16 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
To Raph, it hadn't been that long since he had last seen Donatello or the others - so this show of affection was surprising from Don. But considering he had thought he was alone in this place, the surly turtle didn't mind it for once. He just continued to hug back as if he was afraid his brother was going to leave any moment. It was relief, pure and simple, that he had some family here.

"Woah bro!" He laughed. It wasn't often that one saw Raphael this openly happy. But considering the circumstances, he couldn't help it. "It's like ya hadn't seen me in years!" He gave his brother a reassuring squeeze, leaving an arm around Don's shoulders. He wasn't going anywhere. "Yeah I got that envelop too." He gestured at it sitting on the nearby table. "So it's all true? All that crazy stuff about touchin' other people? I figured that the whole thing was some sorta joke! I was gonna find whoever was in charge and introduce them to my fists or somethin' before making them send me back."

The idea that they'd be able to walk around freely in broad daylight and be treated like anyone else was definitely appealing - and to Raphael, a little hard to believe. But Donatello wouldn't make something like that up. A business?!

"No." Raphael said quieter, smile lessening. "I didn't see'em. I was gonna ask ya the same thing."
sai2yourface: ([2003] Over the Shoulder)

[personal profile] sai2yourface 2014-09-16 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
Raphael had been holding a plate, piling food on it that looked the most edible - all the while keeping an eye around the room, ready to either fight or retreat. However being approached by a kid was one of the last things he imagined would happen. He looked down in wary, though mild surprise.

"Donatello? Yeah. I'm Raphael, one of his brothers." He said finally. "Who are you kid? How do ya know Don?" He was always a bit of a protective one, though it wasn't as if he thought the kid was a threat. Though in this place, one never knew.
smallspot: Dia-Happy (Happy)

[personal profile] smallspot 2014-09-16 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
Could it be? Maybe...

"You're welcome! My name is Diarmuid Ua Duibhne and I am training to be a knight. Knights help people and I like helping people, so I always make sure to help the new arrivals!" As Diarmuid speaks, Grey moves closer to Rani and tries to lick her hand, "I was in the first group of people brought here, so I can answer any questions you have, Lady. Don't be afraid to ask!"
heismymission: choice?? what is that (c: umm)

you need to exit the table in order to recieve your juice sir

[personal profile] heismymission 2014-09-16 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
Hiding under a table and a breaking voice weren't exactly indications of being fine, the soldier thought. He tilted himself slightly as he tried to keep an eye on Czes, some hair falling in his face. If he could read his body language, maybe he could figure out what was wrong.

He stared for a few moments, eyes narrowed in confusion as he tried to think of something to say.

"Are you hungry or anything?"

He hoped that would be a helpful question, but he'd have to see.
smallspot: Dia-Big Grin (Big Grin)

[personal profile] smallspot 2014-09-16 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
"We met in the park a few days ago! He was really nice and helped me practice with my swords. I know a lot of new modern words now too because of him. Like moo-ta-gin!" Really, can this child smile any wider? It is obvious he enjoyed the time he spent with Donatello.

"My name is Diarmuid Ua Duibhne. I am a little knight and someday I will be a big knight! A hero! That is what people tell me anyway, so I have to practice really hard. I don't want to let anyone down!"
eternalcutie: artbombs (totally innocent guys)

i will not exit the safety table!!

[personal profile] eternalcutie 2014-09-16 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
Could that question be a veiled reference to his immortality? Czes didn't dare show that he knew what Bucky was up to.

"No, mister, I'm fine, honest!"

He tried to put a smile on his face but it came out as more of a grimace.
heismymission: or just continue being stupid, sure. (c: don't go there)

[personal profile] heismymission 2014-09-16 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
Hi, Rhea. Did you miss your local Winter Soldier? He actually approaches calmly this time, and clearly where she can see him doing so. He meets the priestess' fatigue with some of his own, still healing from his unpleasant injuries he suffered at the hands of the Mark 42.

"Who decides who gets brought here," he says, a little too tired to make it a question.
sai2yourface: ([2003] Wait wut?)

[personal profile] sai2yourface 2014-09-16 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
"Ya practice with swords huh?" With the kid grinning like that, it was hard to imagine him doing any kind of fighting, training or not. Did he just say mutagen? The anger that had been sizzling in his gut kinda dissipated during this odd conversation. It was hard to stay mad at the circumstances when someone as sweet seeming as Diarmuid was grinning at him so openly without a trace of fear. In fact, he didn't seem bothered at all that Raphael was a mutant turtle. Kids were...kinda amazing.

"One of our brother's trains with swords. His name's Leonardo." He added, wondering how much Donatello told him. He crossed his arms, tilting his head slightly. "So yer trainin' ta be a hero? A real knight like in what...medieval times?" Raph was no history buff, but he watched TV and movies.
heismymission: it has to be. right? maybe? (c: this is bs)

but sir the safety table is to be used only for emergencies

[personal profile] heismymission 2014-09-16 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
This kid was most certainly not okay, and he wasn't sure how to fix it. Maybe he needed to give him some space?

Bucky took a step back to try to give Czes a clear exit. He knew how much that helped him when he was in a particularly antsy state.

"You got your envelope?" If he had the information inside, along with the card and key, he should be relatively okay for a while, and Bucky could always check up on the kid later, through the network or by locating him.
Edited (i hate myself) 2014-09-16 05:48 (UTC)
eternalcutie: monopoly (wheezes gently)

ok i changed my mind i will exit the safety table after all

[personal profile] eternalcutie 2014-09-16 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
It was the moment Czes had been waiting for. Without even bothering to answer the question he bolted out from under the table, running at high speed and just barely keeping himself from screaming as he did so. He burst out of the lobby and into the sunshine, stumbled a little as he whipped his head back and forth, picked a random direction and kept running. Destination: away from the scary guy at the snack table.

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