Intro Log: Puddle Jumpers

[hadrielmods]

Who: New arrivals and everyone else!
What: The intro log for September
Where: The colosseum and all around the city.
When: September 10th-13th
Warnings: Fresh meat, lots of rain and angry ogres

If the rain on your face isn't enough to wake you up in the colosseum, maybe the thundering footsteps and- well, thunder- is. The first thing that you may notice is that it's incredibly wet around here, with winds that could knock you over if you aren't careful and thunder that brings with it a torrent of constant rainfall.

That's all fine though, because the gods saw fit to help you out on your way in and now everyone will be waking up wearing a rain coat! These coats are a little odd, and some of them are downright silly, but we trust that you'll make do. Of course, a few of the raincoats have additional sleeves, neck holes, and entirely too many buttons as well- but hey, it's the best we could do.

Wait, what was that about thundering footsteps? Oh right, as you're navigating your new fashion choices, there are some monsters afoot who will want nothing more than to grind you into a pulp and eat you- well, if you're organic, that is. If you're not organic, then they still want to grind you to a pulp, but maybe not so much the eating part.

Ogres are from many fantasy stories, but these in particular are from the Dragon Age series. With incredible strength and stamina and massive horns, fangs, and a bloodlust for violence, these monsters won't stop until everyone around them is a blood smear on the ground. They're also not too happy about this rainfall either, so be careful not to slip in the puddles as you run away from them!

Once you've splashed around a bit, feel free to run off into the stormy abyss of our islands. 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 September 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

[requiemshark]

You're getting kinky on me, [ Ephemera teases softly. He reaches up and touches Drake's face with his hand, tracing the line of his cheek. ] I like it.

[ It's impossible not to notice how hard Drake is holding his eyes closed, or how much he's kept to himself. And he does know Drake, in the end. Even with Ephemera gone, he would kept still, kept quiet, done his fucking job. Kept on being steady for other people. ]

's okay. I've got you.

[ He squeezes Drake's hand again. There's no missing the tears. Ephemera doesn't think he's ever seen Drake cry before. He wonders if anyone has. ]

I've got you.

[braveoff]

[ That helps. The teasing as much as the contact, how Ephemera's not making a big deal out of it. It's not something Drake does -- not something he lets himself do, admit when he needs a break. He'll lean on an offered shoulder but human or zombie, civilian or cop or guardsman, he's still a person. Sometimes the walls need to drop.

He lets out a little huff of amusement and opens his eyes, gives a little nod at the words. ]

I know. Just let me hold on for awhile, okay? I'll get my shit together.

[requiemshark]

I can live with that.

[ Ephemera taps his finger against Drake's nose lightly. They've got each other. Always have. How many times has Drake come to bat for him, through all the bullshit and crazy? Too many. The least Ephemera can do is be there for him right now, when the chips are down. He's cried in front of Drake. Lost it more than once in front of him, too. ]

C'mere. Let's listen to the rain.

[braveoff]

[ Okay. One last shuddering exhale and Drake finds his center, scooting even closer so he doesn't have to hold on as tight. They're both tired and sore, and maybe Ephemera isn't the only one who could use a nap before they call anyone else. Drake's feeling a little wrung out now, and they haven't even hit recent events that affected him personally.

Later. Everything else can just happen later. ]

If I fall asleep and you need to get up, wake me? I don't want to wake up without you.

[requiemshark]

I can do that.

[ Ephemera's expression is soft and serious. He runs his free hand through Drake's hair. ]

Whatever you need.

[braveoff]

[ Mm, that's nice. He smiles gratefully, some of his tension easing at the reassurance. ]

Thank you.

[ Then he's closing his eyes and, as suggested, just listening to the rain. ]