rekindleme | December Intro Log

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December Intro Log

Who: Everyone
Where: The Welcome Center
When: 12th December, early 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 something akin to 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 red 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 (that oddly enough is enscribed with your name). Unfolding the note will reveal some answers in the form of a letter addressed to all arrivals.

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.

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 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 warm and filling food and drink, including some you probably aren't familiar with. It's just as well they're in good supply, as the windows to the outdoors show skies in an overcast condition, with a very noticible chill in the air once one steps outside.

On the wall opposite are a pair of desks, each with a sign.

Irene, General Assistance
Andi, Technological Assistance
???

The plaques have a polished look to them, as do the desks. Even though there only seem to be a handful of newcomers this time, both lovely ladies seem eager to assist you, though one more.... self-contained than the one bouncing in their seat with anticipation. The chill is probably why there is a rack full of winter wear in all shapes in sizes by the desks, labeled "FREE MATRIARCH/WINTER CLOTHING (stay warm this season of giving!)."

Outside, and through the translucent glass you can see a banner hanging from the tiled roof of the building across the street. The deep autumnal colors on it match the welcoming atmosphere as the letters proclaim:

WELCOME TO SAENG SEONG
(ENJOY YOUR STAY!)

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The soldier came to the welcome center to locate Rhea, and given the fact he knows she's an integral part of bringing the newcomers here, it seems like a logical assumption that she would be in the area. He hasn't had much luck finding her, and while he hasn't let it get to him, he has been searching on and off.

That's why when he spots the hooded figure clearly trying to escape without being seen, he follows outside quietly.

The figure doesn't seem to notice that they are being pursued, not looking behind them or looking around at anything in particular that could help them do so. Instead they continue moving, perhaps shivering a little as though even bundled up in thirty to forty degrees Fahrenheit they were freezing. That being said, they seem to be headed across the plaza to the building with the welcome sign tied to it.

He notices the shivers and has to wonder if it's the effect of sickness, exhaustion or fear--he sincerely doubts it's due to the cold.

Bucky continues to follow, relying on looking fairly casual to keep himself from being noticed, and he continues at his own pace, apparently in no hurry. Although he's been all around the city, he can't say he's been inside every building, and he isn't sure what could be in the one the figure is heading towards. Not that that would stop him.

The figure still doesn't seem to have noticed, but as They approach the door, They seem to hold up a hand in front of a palm reader. The door opens, and They walk through.

Though the door seems to stay open even after they have entered... Odd...

Although he's fairly certain he's been noticed, he finds himself too curious about the fact that the door remains open to stay outside. Plus, if that door is locked electronically, there's got to be something valuable inside, be it intel or otherwise.

It's probably a trap of some sort, he thinks. But hey. What's the worst that can happen, right? None of the officials here have shown any aggression towards him. ... Yet. He'll find his way out if they do. ~~Steve and Stark are rubbing off on him.~~

His stride says he knows where he's going as he heads inside, even though he has no idea what he's getting into.

Well generally if it walks like a dog, looks like a dog, and smells like a dog... it was likely a dog. In this case, however, the dog may very well be a trap. The door slams shut behind him, as do the lights turn off. No light comes through the windows or cracks between the door and its frame, only the faint glow of the floor beneath and a moss green orb hovering out of place in the middle of the room.

It takes more than a door suddenly closing shut behind the soldier to startle him--but HYDRA had trained most of those sorts of reactions out of him. He nonetheless remains cautious, eying the orb for a brief moment as his eyes adjust to the darkness before looking around and trying to determine if there are any threats in the area--or where the hooded figure might have gone.

At first there is no sign of anyone else there, but as his eyes adjust he'll notice that the figure stands but on the other side of the room. Smiling.

We meet at last, James Buchanan Barnes.

He faces the figure with his normal stance--which is to say, he looks like he's ready to attack should something go wrong.

"Who are you," he says with little inflection, not demanding but not asking, either. It feels like he should know all of the people who know his name, and he doesn't like being watched by unknowns.

A Friend. At ease, child of war. There is none to battle in this hall.

As a sign of goodwill, they lower their hood to reveal a tanned face and long brown and green hair. In the light of the orb, She almost seems otherworldly.

You have been seeking this city's priestess, have you not?

Although he only loses a minute amount of tension at the claim she means no harm, his eyes light up in interest when she mentions the missing priestess. Perhaps he might get information on her after all.

"Yes."

Her soul has cried out that one of us find those she trusts, but only those who have not been claimed by the Dark One can see or hear us. While my powers are...limited, this orb will help guide you to her in time.

The orb that was floating before the strange woman begins to move toward him slowly with the movement of a hand.

Behind me is an entrance to the underground that requires three keys. After the first of the year, this entrance will no longer be guarded by her and Mai's captors.

He holds out his left hand to take it, frowning slightly. He doesn't understand how such a thing can work, but this magic stuff is all nonsense to him anyway.

"What kind of keys?"

He wonders if Mai was taken to help take care of Rhea so she doesn't lose control, or if there's some other purpose--maybe she's being used for her abilities as well. He also has to wonder if Burnie has anything to do with it at all...

The moment he touches the orb, it transforms into an innocent looking medallion with a moss green hippogryph engraved upon it on one side and a white tiger on the other. Nothing magical about a coin. Just the little case it was briefly in.

Three medallions with marks of Earth, Water, and Air.

So he already has one of them. He examines the medallion for a moment before placing it in his pocket.

"Then the other two have been given to people Rhea trusts?"

Correct. She nods. Two who have been here for a long time, and who were deemed trustworthy by my Goddess's sister.

It shouldn't be difficult for him to locate them, in that case. Steve has been here for a long time, so he should be able to narrow it down. Fortuna might know something as well... But he'll try to get more information about a few other things if he can.

"Who are their captors?"

Three associates of Cyntia's assistant who defected after learning the arrival procedures. They've yet to tell names before my Evoker.

He's not even a little surprised that they're related to Burnie. As for his involvement in this, though...

"Do you know if they're following his orders?"

Yes. And something about the strange glyph beneath them begins to quiver, almost as if there were a miniature earthquake. The quake, however, causes a pedestal with three indentations to appear from the opposite wall. He was present for both captures.

His eyes are drawn to the movement, and it's obvious enough what the things are for. He'll keep his medallion safe until after the new year begins.

After a moment, he gives a resolute nod.

"I'll find the other two and get them out."

Thank you. Oh, and one other thing.

She closes Her eyes and opens Her mouth, but instead of the resolute, tenor voice he was hearing projected from the elemental's mind, it's Mai's.

"Our leader was working on a map of the city's hidden passages. Something about them connecting in an odd pattern. I don't know much about it, likely because they knew I would be captured before the map was completed, but he'll send something when it's time."

With the messages passed on, the figure disappears in a flash of green mist, the only signs of Her ever being there the medallion in Bucky's hand, the pedestal, and an open tome lying where she once stood.

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December Intro Log

excuse me white blur have you seen a priestess and/or cat

there are a lot of cats here friend, please be more specific

... well, it's a priestess-cat

hm... nope! can't say that I have!

well dang, thanks anyway.

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