Intro Log: Don't Wake Tonberry

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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.
► Please put your character's name and open/closed in the subject line of your starters!

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[furthered]

[It’s been a long time since Curtis has seen his reflection, longer still since he’s had a mirror to glance into if he’d wanted. When he’d made his way to the front of the train, he’d passed all the shiny, clean surfaces without paying much attention. If he weren’t bleeding, he might notice their similarities quicker.]

No, I’m not.

[He didn’t use to be but he hasn’t had the chance to test that sort of fear recently.]

Why?

[Curtis’s eyes narrow, trying to work him out.]

[fulminants]

Because I'm taking you there the -- uh, quick way.

[ And because it takes too long to explains, Johnny simply lets his feet flame on, propelling him off the ground like a pair of jets -- it takes some clever maneuvering and manipulating, but see, it's pretty useful when you want to actually help someone instead of accidentally setting them on fire. ]

Don't worry, I won't drop you. You look like you need a sandwich. Or ten.

[furthered]

[Yona was a clairvoyant, something that Curtis would have liked to know more about if he’d had the chance, and he’d trusted her and her abilities. Johnny’s skills are a lot more out in the open, but no less interesting. Another time, maybe, when he isn’t about to pass out.]

Alright. [Curtis lifts a hand and impatiently waves Johnny towards him.] I’ll hold you to that.

[He’d rather not be dropped, but it’s a risk he’s got to take.]

Is there food here?

[fulminants]

Yeah, we can pick up something after you get your wounds looked at and closed.

[ Johnny comes over, carefully wrapping an arm around his waist before they're off! He's careful not to let his flames catch the dude on fire. ] Hang on tight, bud.

[ His grip is firm and sure, but he's banking on Curtis not to panic either, as they rise above the place and fly towards the clinic, where he's sure there's at least someone on duty. ] Name's Johnny, by the way! Johnny Storm!

[furthered]

[Whatever issues he might have had with personal space were taken from him seventeen years ago when he'd boarded the train. You couldn't move a step in any direction without bumping into someone. When Johnny wraps an arm around his waist, he slings the other over his shoulder with a frown and holds on.]

Curtis Everett.

[He doesn't know if Johnny can hear him over the wind blowing past his ears, but he'll repeat it when they're on the ground again just to be sure.

Curtis doesn't panic, stays still and grips the other man tight enough that he doesn't fall.]

[fulminants]

[ They land in short order -- this place isn't so huge that it'll take them long, and Johnny is careful not to jostle him unnecessarily. He's sure there's one hell of a story behind... well, behind everything that makes up this dude, Curtis Everett, and he can't help his curiosity, even as he holds open the door for him to the clinic, where he's sure someone will tend to him. ]

So what's up with you, anyway? Got out of a war?

[furthered]

[They land quickly. Even though it’s a relatively unbumpy ride, he’s glad to be on his feet again. It’s a little bit of control back in his hand hands that he hadn’t had while in Johnny’s arms and in the sky. He steps inside the clinic, speaks to a woman behind a counter before sitting down and waiting for someone to call his name.]

Something like that.

[Curtis sighs, settling back in the seat.]

It’s a long story and I don’t think we have time. I’ll tell you the next time we run into each other.

[Most of it anyways, he owed Johnny at least that.]