Intro Log: None Hadriel With Left Shark

[hadrielmods]

Who: New arrivals and everyone else!
What: The intro log for February
Where: The colosseum and all around the city.
When: February 10th-16th
Warnings: Shark week

Once more, new arrivals will wake up on the ground level of the ruined colosseum. There isn't anything particularly comforting about it, either- everything is a bit cold and impersonal and there is, of course, the fact that nobody remembers just how they managed to wind up here in the first place. That can all be explained in time, though- until then, you've got quite a bit on your plate already.

And why is that? Well, that may be because you're also surrounded by sharks.

Yes, on land.

It doesn't mean that they're totally incapacitated though- you still have your two headed sharks, your giant sharks, and your sharktopus that are more than capable of flopping in your general direction before taking you into a death roll. And don't forget the (far more dangerous) sand sharks, capable of swimming through the ground as if it were water itself. You might want to start to find a life raft high ground soon.

But hey, if you manage to get away from the sharks, feel free to help yourself to one of the odd food shaped blankets. These cozy comforters are perfect for your new bed, but they tend to carry a faint scent of the food they represent, so be sure not to sleep on an empty stomach!

Listen to the Jaws theme, grab a harpoon, and get cozy! On your way to safety, make sure to 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 February 10th-16th.
► 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

prompto argentum | ota

[mercurio]

A. COLOSSEUM

[prompto does the absolute best thing he can do in his situation: try to climb up the rubble on the side of the colosseum the second he realises it's sharks coming at him.]

[it's the closest to high ground he can find, and a part of him extensively believes that this is some empire-level of torture, to throw him into the fray of deadly shark-monsters after holding him captive for hours? days? --he can't tell anymore. all prompto knows is that he's hurting, exhausted, and dazed for the most part.]

[but his moment of respite atop the rubble doesn't last for long. out of nowhere, a sharktopus is climbing the opposite end, heading straight for him, jaws open and teeth ready to cut his flesh open.]

Wuoh--hey! That's unfai--aahhh--!

[an attempt to get up on his feet and move out the way has his slipping on some misplaced bricks and stone, and although he's making a quick escape from the sharktopus' bite, he's rolling back down onto the grounds of the colosseum, a mess of limbs and pained groans, easy prey for all other sharks abound.]

You've--got to be kidding me...

[prompto does a fair effort of getting up on his feet and out of the way, grumbling annoyingly (and also yelping hilariously, now and then), but he doesn't seem battle ready, at all]

B. THE STREETS / WHEREVER YOU WANT HIM / TEXT

[there's a blond, scrawny kid that doesn't look too good. he actually leans against the wall of one of the nearby buildings and tries to catch his breath by resting on his knees for a bit. looking a bit closer, he tries to clean up the blood from injuries to his brow and nose.]

[clearly, he's seen better days.]

[and while the entire situation has him feeling confused as to why and how he got here (despite the very helpful guide on the phone he's found on himself), prompto is sensible enough to try and reach out to others.]

hello my name's prompto argentum
i'm looking for
has anyone seen noctis??
i think i 'm lost

A: Colosseum

[godofrain]

[ Nagato had barely managed to get out of the way of the sharks a few minutes ago, shakily climbing up the collapsed stairs. Thankfully for his physical integrity, the sharks had found a more interesting prey, it seemed. One that moved and screamed dammit this was a man! ]

[ It took the ninja the last of his reserves of chakra to manage to catch the boy with his Banshō Ten'in and yanking him toward his position with a gravitationnal pull, poor Prompto landing in a heap near Nagato's feet. ]

Are you alright? I suggest you evacuate, the octopus one won't been slowed down much by the stairs!

Re: A: Colosseum

[mercurio]

[he's even more confused now, being manhandled like this. magic is strange. he's not a magic user, but he recognises the gravitational pull for what it is: a helping hand when he ultimately nearly suffered bigger losses at the jaws of a shark.]

[a moment or two to express his discomfort, trying to climb up to his feet but only about managing to sit up on his knees, sighing in relative relief at being out of harm's way]

Dude... Thanks.

[heavy breathing, calming down. he needs a minute.]

Is there even an exit to this place?

Re: A: Colosseum

[godofrain]

[ Nagato wasn't quite sure how he felt about being called dude but now was hardly the time to discuss nicknames when some sort of horrifying mutant was slowly climbing up the rubble to reach them. ]

You're welcome. [ Nagato winced a bit when he took step back, away from the sharktopus ] Half of the... building has collapsed. You should be able to leave by the other side.

Re: A: Colosseum

[mercurio]

[prompto finally pulls himself up to his feet, wobbly standing for a bit before gaining good balance of himself. he glances at the half being referred to, and realises with grim recognition that that's where he had been at before, except he fell off and was rescued to this point.]

[in dungeons, he's come to find through his adventure, that there's usually more than one exit.]

[it takes him a moment to reply, the weight of this man's words coming fully to him.]

What about you? Aren't you going to leave, too?

B: text

[somuchlove]

Greetings Prompto. I am Chara.

I cannot say I know the person you are asking about, but I will try to answer any other questions you may have.

[May as well be an FAQ for someone while making sure they're hidden from the sharks.]

!! precious chara

[mercurio]

[may as well; thank you, kind person]

thanks i appreciate that
do you know anything about the empire..? nifleheim
wait no it's
niflheim
does that sound familiar?

[please say no]

:D

[somuchlove]

They do not.

This place is considered another world entirely. So unless whatever it is you are worried about came with you through the door, you do not have to worry about it.

[At least until the day the Door does decide to pull certain people or things in. Have fun.]

[mercurio]

i honestly hope not
this is all sorts of messed up..
wish i knew if i was the only one of my friends here
are there more people around? a lot of them??

Text;

[kingslight]

[It takes a moment for a reply to be had but eventually the blond will see a few letters typing in response upon his phone. They're in an odd font, not your usual text since this user has a strong fondness for script. Nevertheless, Prompto finally has the reply he seeks.]

Prompto Argentum?

[An awkward moment passes before another reply rings.]

I believe I remember you. You're the young man who attended Noctis' school...? One of the trio who vowed to protect him. Impossible! How did you---

[The message cuts off suddenly.]

Re: Text;

[mercurio]

[uh]

[this is very detailed information about himself? that no one outside the people of lucis would know about... and for someone to talk like this about him, in such a formal way, and from that perspective...?]

who's this

Re: Text;

[kingslight]

[There's a delay. An rather obvious delay that follows. It's about a minute or so later until a reply is written and even when sent, this reply comes cryptic.]

...You would doubt the validity of my words if I told you the truth. That I can guarantee you.

Re: Text;

[mercurio]

i don't know what to consider true anymore...

[he's confused and lost]

if you do know noctis
is he here?? is he okay?

B. Bromeo, Bromeo, wherefore art thou, Bromeo.

[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis hasn't been much for leaving the apartment as of late. Mostly for reasons he would rather not get into, and definitely for a million excuses that he could make at the drop of a hat. It's not becoming of him, it's not something to be proud of, but he has his reasons and he's sticking to it. ]

[ Of course, those "reasons" changed quickly at word of sharks bringing havoc among newcomers. So he may be sifting through to check for any news as he quickly leaves the apartment. Noctis isn't keen on leaving Regis and Lunafreya alone, but he's not above helping others either. ]

[ It's then that he comes across a name-- Prompto Argentum. Straight and to the point, and Noctis finds himself staring at the phone with the worst case of jaw-drop. Complete with the guy actively asking for him on the network. It's only shocking insofar as the last time he saw Prompto, considering he shoved the dude off a godsdamed train and spent nights searching for him. ]

[ He types almost too quickly. ]

Details. Give me a description of exactly where you are, and I'm there.

[ Might... Have been a good idea to say "Hey, it's me, Noctis!" before hitting send. Noctis huffs to himself as he furiously starts to type again while running for the door. ]

It's Noctis.

this is our moment

[mercurio]

NOCT noct it's really you isn't it
everything's confusing but i guess i just got out of the colisseum? i'm just outside it
are you okay?

[he could cry]

[prompto's so, so glad that noctis is here, whatever that meant. whatever noctis thinks about him...]

PREPAAAAARE

[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis has experienced his fair share of emotional freak outs since the arrival of his deceased father and ex-fiancé. Keeping the panic down is difficult, almost impossible, even with how emotionally worn out the prince is. But that doesn't stop him from frantically sending out a text and rushing off to meet his best friend. His friend who he essentially betrayed, and hasn't been found in the days he's been searching. ]

I'm not important right now. Just wait up.

[ Gods, he can't help but pray that this Prompto is real. Noctis can't run fast enough, especially when he sees that familiar, ridiculous hairdo from the distance. ]

Prompto!

B: The streets

[devotional]

[ It isn't often that Lunafreya finds herself alone; Noctis has appointed himself as her and the king's personal watchdog, keeping vigil over their every waking moments. While Luna can't begrudge him for his paranoia, she knows that he can't continue to go on like this. It's these thoughts that plague her as she walks briskly down the street, a basket in hand. Their supplies are running low back at the apartment, and she figures that a few more flowers could brighten up the place, besides.

She has, of course, told Regis where she's off to. She'd have told Noctis, too, had he not been sleeping the sleep of a dead man.

It's with great surprise that she comes upon a familiar face, injured and barely propping himself up against a nearby wall. Luna's eyes widen as her basket tumbles to the ground in her rush to get to him, the sight of blood causing her brow to furrow. ]

Prompto? Can it truly be?

:>

[mercurio]

[prompto had seen lunafreya, from afar, back in altissia. never quite in person; never quite face-to-face. the perfume she wore and which was kept on the letter she had sent to him, years and years ago, was the closest he had ever been to her. hearing his name being called by someone fitting of her complexion, it makes prompto's throat go dry.]

[so it's true what he's read on the network: noctis has been here with lunafreya, and regis. but apparently the dead are alive here again.]

[he doesn't stop to think more than that however, not wanting to try an understand the ins-and-outs of how this is even possible, and he is soon running instead--clumsily--towards her.]

Luna-- Lunafreya!

[although he nearly trips, he holds on to her, grabs hold of her hands, even as his eyes widen from just how much (and how fucked up) this situation is. he doesn't want to let go of her, afraid she'll disappear (ridiculous, he knows). prompto's eyes blown wide, growing damp with every passing second--]

[this is not how he ever thought he would meet one of the most influential and crucial people in his life.]

[he opens his mouth, but knows not what to say in her presence. so he shuts it again, biting hard on his lips, hold tightening around her hands and bowing his head.]

...this isn't how I thought I'd meet you.

[what the heck else do you say?]

[devotional]

[ Lunafreya had never had the chance to meet Prompto back in Eos; her letter had been the only manner of communication between the two of them. When he says her name, her pace quickens to meet him, her arms reaching out to grab hold of him as he stumbles forward. ]

You are injured, please, you mustn't move overly much-- [ She begins, noting the way his eyes turn wide as he looks up at her. She meets his gaze with one of grim understanding, inclining her head slightly. The moisture that collects in Prompto's eyes is not lost on Lunafreya as she very gently pulls him to her, summoning every ounce of astral energy this place has afforded her in order to invoke a healing prayer for his injuries.

Bathed in a soft, golden light, Lunafreya gently brings her hands to his face, allowing him to speak even as she wills his pain away as best as she is able. ]

Nor is it how I thought I would meet you, [ She manages, giving him a soft, wan smile. ] Still, I am gladdened to finally have the chance to see you face-to-face... Where else are you injured? Are you able to walk?

b;

[iustitiae]

what kind of fun thing tried to eat you

Re: b;

[mercurio]

dude. sharks ON LAND
what the hell is up with that? is that normal here?

[iustitiae]

I want to say no
But I cant

Like yes sharks are new
but weird stuff that eats you that is not

B!!!

[save_theworld]

[Their message isn't the fastest to be sent out. There's a slight issue that's drawn their attention away from their phone; an issue beginning with 's' and ending in 'hark'. It could be sharks. No one will ever know.]

Hello Prompto I know Noctis. Did you find him yet?

He lives with Luna and Regis.

!!!!

[mercurio]

i did, he's on his way

[what's this about luna and regis... it's fucked up. not just the king but the oracle, both not supposed to be alive? are they all dead?]

how do you know noctis?

:) <3

[save_theworld]

[Haha death would be better really.]

We met when we was fighting a giant vegetable. And I brought Luna a hotdog.

He's a nice friend.

Is he from your world?