hadriel_logs | Intro Log: Don't Wake Tonberry

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: Cute monsters, a way to pass the time, and plenty of newbies!

Waking up in Hadriel certainly has its down sides, but if this weird murdercave city is good at one thing, it's keeping people entertained. As you awaken on the hard ground of the colosseum, you might see a rectangular cardboard box lying near you. Ignore it for now, as you get your bearings, but if you get bored? Well, you'll find these exciting and unique board games will keep you entertained!

But how could you possibly get bored, when there are plenty of cute monsters around to keep you company? Sharing the colosseum with all the new arrivals are Tonberries. In addition to their natural cuteness defense, they also carry very large knives. They're slow-moving and look innocent and even friendly, but be careful - one strike from that knife and you'll be a bloody mess. They won't attack unless you get too close, but who doesn't want to hug a Tonberry? And of course, if you attack, they'll counter with extreme prejudice.

Managed to resist the urge to hug a Tonberry? Safely escaped from the clutches of the colosseum, new board game in tow? Awesome! Feel free to go explore the rest of the city! Find a house, find a new monster, 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.
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Normally I'm not nice enough to help just anybody out like this...

[He sighs but starts walking over anyway. He speeds up at the last few paces, plunging his knife in right where he thinks the back of its neck should be. Sometimes it's hard to tell exactly with monsters.]

There you go.

[This proves to be the finishing blow. The Tonberry gives a gasp in its last moments and slumps very heavily to the ground. He retracts the blade from his knife into the hilt and regards the stranger with a look mixed with smugness and a cautious curiosity.]

Guess I'm not just anybody. You want something?

[At least this guy knows the normal way to thank someone. Firo smiles a little and shrugs.]

Eh, maybe later.

[Holding onto a favor might be a good idea, even if he has no real plans for it.

He nods towards the knife in the other man's hand.]

You use that thing a lot? Most people here are into guns, even if it's hard to get bullets for 'em.

[It's not smart to ask random strangers to play with sharp objects with you, but Firo doesn't quite mean to do that. Yet. It'd just be refreshing if there were another person who appreciates a good old knife.]

[Richie grins at the mention of his knife. He can never talk about knives too much. He's used to Seth telling him to shut up and stop being creepy. The invitation is new and welcome.]

Yeah, I'm packing, but I'd rather get up close. [With pride he brandishes his knife, holding it horizontally along the hilt to display its detail.]

It's lucky, I won it in a knife throwing contest. Bone hilt, obsidian blade.

[Close, huh? Firo can't help but wonder if he's dealing with another case like Ladd, but there's no way to be sure just yet. The Martillos have their own reasons for preferring knives.

Firo nods and lets his eyes run up and down the blade.]

Obsidian? Never heard of it. Is that any good?

Never heard of obsidian? What planet are you from?

[It's only a half serious question. But still, any excuse to talk about his blades, and this one seems like he has the proper appreciation for them.]

But it's pretty cool. It comes from volcanoes, when the lava cools really fast. These motherfuckers are sharp as hell. Some surgeons even use scalpels with obsidian tips for a better cut.

[Firo, ever wary, gives him a flat stare back. Is he being made fun of?]

One where we make our knives outta metal, like normal people.

You're kiddin' me. It seriously works better? Can I see the edge?

[Firo assumes that such a thing probably doesn't exist in his world--it just sounds fake.]

Trumping up the idea of normal is what leads to a lack of innovation. Sure, people do things one way all the time. That doesn't mean it's the only solution.

[In answer to the request, Richie tilts the blade to display it's sharp side edge, then turns it vertically to show off the pointed tip.]

This thing's old, most likely made by Mayans. They didn't have metal tools, but they had some great resources. We use metals now, slap the obsidian on it, and you've got a better mousetrap like the scalpels. Innovation.

[Firo leans in to get a good look. Glancing up for permission, he motions with his left hand that he’d like to feel the blade with his index finger.]

I don’t really understand what you’re sayin’, but it looks like it can get the job done.

I bet Rage could make more like that if you showed it to her.

[Not that this guy mentioned any desire for more knives—Firo’s suggestion is purely selfish anyway. If this knife gives her ideas, then there’s more to pick from in the armory.]

[ooc: Sorry for the delay! I’m on hiatus.]

[Richie is selfish too. He likes being the only one he knows with such a unique blade. But the idea of further weaponry isn't a bad one.]

I'll think on it. Maybe we can put our heads together, make some tweaks.

What's your name anyway?

[ooc: No worries! I'll always backtag, there's no pressure. <3]

Make it better?

[He just nods. He's more about using them rather than making them, but that doesn't mean he's not interested in what others can come up with. Exactly the opposite.

He offers his hand.]

Firo Prochainezo. Who're you?

[ooc: Thanks! <3]

Yeah. Make it better.

[Mostly for selfish reasons, but it's not like this other guy isn't looking out for his own interests also.]

Richie Gecko. Like the lizard.

[Firo raises an eyebrow.]

Lizard? How'd you wind up with a name like that? Is it a nickname?

[Nicknames are always meaningful in the mob. He wonders what it'd mean for someone to be named after a lizard. Cold-blooded? That's not exactly a nickname-worthy trait among gangsters.]

Yeah. It's one of those nicknames you get when you're born that you're stuck with your whole life.

[In other words, no.]

[Firo frowns and draws himself to his full, rather unimpressive height. Well, if this guy's getting all stuffy about it, he has to as well.]

Hey, pal, no need to get all offended over it. It's a weird name.

[Richie gives a small, not at all threatened smirk.]

I'm not offended.

[The blade retracts into its hilt and Richie shoves that along with his hands into his trouser pockets before idly stepping away.]

See you around, short stuff. Thanks for the tip.

[Short stuff? True it may be, it's still rude. Firo tenses, but the guy's already walking away.]

Rude bastard...

[He scowls and stalks off in the other direction.]

Intro Log: Don't Wake Tonberry

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he's so rude i'm sorry

Never apologize; he's a treat <3

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