Intro Log: Please Remove Metal From Luggage

[hadrielmods]

Who: New arrivals and everyone else!
What: The intro log for August
Where: The colosseum and all around the city.
When: August 10th-13th
Warnings: New folks, metal falling apart, fun stuff

As you wake up on the sand of the colosseum, gazing up at cloudy gray skies, you might wonder what you're doing here. Where are you? How did you get here? You'll figure it all out soon enough, so try to clamp down on that rising panic, or you just might end up in a dangerous situation.

Because, of course, you're not the only thing that arrived. The Door has also chosen to pull in some rust monsters. These monsters may look a bit like insects, but they're much larger, with a rather vicious bite. You can fight them, but be careful - anything metal that touches them instantly begins to corrode. Your sword, a bullet from your gun, even your robot friend. Might want to keep a little distance.

And that's not all. Scattered across the ground of the colosseum can be found a variety of unique and delightful musical instruments. If you're the musical sort, maybe you can figure out how to play one - or maybe you already know. Hopefully no rust monster has wandered too close to the one you want to try, or you might find that it's missing important metal bits.

Once you've found a way to express the song in your heart, feel free to leave whatever bit of safety you've found. You can explore the rest of the city! Find a house, a new monster, a project to help with, or simply scavenge for supplies. Good luck, and enjoy your stay in Hadriel!

► This log covers August 10th-13th.
► Feel free to make your own logs as well!
► All characters arrive with phones that have network communication and the newbie guide installed.
► Please put your character's name and open/closed in the subject line of your starters!

Comments

[uptightness]

[While there is a part of her that wants to see just how far he will get...]

You do realize you're not in the same place you were before arriving here- the same planet? Maybe not even the same reality or plane of existence. Whatever you want to call it.

[deviledlegs]

[He doesn't follow her explanation completely. It's clear in his narrowed eye, in the twitch of his lip, that he can't reconcile his former circumstances with his current ones. Whether it makes sense or not, however, he can't for the life of him fathom why she would feel the need to lie to him.]

This isn't the Grand Line. It's not on one of the four other oceans either.

[It's not a question, but he's searching for clarification in her expression anyway.]

[uptightness]

I... have no idea what the Grand Line is, or what four other oceans you're referring to.

[There are five oceans on earth, but she's not familiar with the Grand Line.]

I'm from a place where we travel through space to other planets.

[deviledlegs]

[Sanji's curled brow rises a mile above his damn face.]

Other planets? We've got our hands full just traveling to other islands.

[uptightness]

Plenty of space to see...

[And not all of it friendly.]

[deviledlegs]

And here I thought I was the romantic between us.

[uptightness]

[Eye-roll.]

You'd be on one planet. I'd be on another, far far away...

[deviledlegs]

Aaah, they say distance makes the heart grow fonder~! [He sighs all too fancifully.] But I've already fallen into your atmosphere! There's no escape for me!

[uptightness]

... do you have an off switch?

[Because she's really like to flick it.... or punch it.

And see that? Brushing her hands on her pants, she gives a look around, and yes, nothing so far that is actually of interest to Carolina. No friends, or enemies, showing up from home, which means she'll be heading back to her residence.]

Might wanna get moving from here. Or stay, but those creatures are likely still around.

[deviledlegs]

[No. No, he doesn't have an off switch. He just switches between light speed and ludicrous speed.]

You really won't let me escort you?

[uptightness]

I don't require an escort.

[Really. She doesn't. She knows this place well enough by now to handle herself, and somehow she has a feeling his version of escorting may differ from the escort that she would give.]

[deviledlegs]

[He scratches at the back of his head, displacing hair somewhat sheepishly.]

I prefer to give people more than just what they require. And I’d love to give you everything your heart desires! It’s up to you, Miss Carolina.

[But if she leaves without changing her mind, he won’t follow her like the little lost duckling he secretly is.]

[uptightness]

[There is a slight pause, not because she is considering taking him up on his offer. Rather-]

There are some things that once they're lost, you can't get them back.

[Not that she does elaborate. She wouldn't. She rarely speaks too much about herself or her past to people outside of those she knows from home. A few know a piece here or there, but trivial things. Nothing that in depth.]

I do suggest you don't linger around here. Find some place to live. People you know, if there are any here.

[deviledlegs]

[He sighs. That sounds like an unspoken tragedy. He hates those. They eat people alive.]

Stay safe, Miss Carolina. I'll be sure to do the same.

[uptightness]

[He... has no idea.]

Carolina.

[That slightly exasperated noise as she gives a wave, turning to head back to her own place, because miss? That doesn't suit her at all.]