Intro Log.

[awashmods]

It's raining, it's pouring. The old man is snoring. He bumped his head and went to bed And he couldn't get up in the morning.

ou wake in knee-deep water, cold as ice and stagnant, in a space that is far too echoey and spacious. It feels like a massive cave, but looking up... there's only one small, circular opening that shows grey sky and shines any sort of light. It looks like a long trip upwards, a small cylinder with walls of brick that's just a little too high to reach, even when jumping. Getting out is probably going to be a bit of a task, especially considering the water is more than cold enough to make limbs go numb. The dark makes it impossible to see much further, but the space seems large, all filled with water, but with no other way out, stone walls the only thing for an intrepid explorer to find. Oh, and to make things even better, it's raining today. Water from below (though thankfully only like, knee-deep), and water from above... how fun. But most importantly of all... you're not alone. Welcome to Awash's second intro log, everyone! Please review the FAQ and rules before playing. New characters have all woken at the bottom of the well in the middle of the town (which seems a lot bigger on the inside, somehow), and it looks like they'll have to put in some work to get out. Thankfully, they have some friends on the outside, this time. Once out, they'll be free to explore the various locations the Town has to offer at will. Just try not to die on any of the far-too-rickety walkways. Please feel free to ask any questions here and don't forget to greet your fellow players here!

Comments

[bittybat]

[Damian makes the worst, most disgusted face imaginable. The WHAT? What the fuck, Josuke!] No!

That's pretentious nonsense--entertainment. We are far removed from any of that mindless and asinine drivel. [Lord, he sounds so defensive. Josuke really hit a nerve with that one. (Damian is just a sensitive baby.)] I've learned extensive combat and detective skills, things even many old people would never hope to master in their lifetime.

It's not a game.

[troubadamsel]

That's what we have to assume. We haven't been given much to go on, you understand.

[parodeity]

It's a tribute to my comic. And also some superhero guy I've never met who is from Midoriya's world?

[ since izuku drew all might and all ]

[queenofminiskirts]

We were.

[She's just...watching. You're not going to throw up, are you?

Is she laughing? Maybe just a little.]

Sorry, I guess I should have given you more warning but I thought it'd be better to get you out of the cold first.

[buncho]

[ She's not quite at the point of throwing up, but she would definitely appreciate a warning next time, or otherwise keeping her feet firmly on the ground for the rest of her life. ]

Nah, it's okay, I was just surprised, I guess. Freaked out? I was really freaked out!

[scooptimistic]

Right, as expected. Thank you very much for keeping me updated.

[queenofminiskirts]

[She nods.] We actually found each other in the well right away.

[Which is good because she wasn't sure how Shiho would be able to get out of the well by herself...]

I have no idea. There's someone who thinks we might have all been chosen for a reason. But I'm not sure if they're right or not...we know so little about this place or why we're here.

[scooptimistic]

I get that a lot! Is it off-putting?

[ ... she says as though she'll ever tone it down if he says so. ]

[queenofminiskirts]

Everyone here seems to be so used to magic and people with powers that I got carried away.

[She claps her hands together in a gesture of apology and smiled with a wink.]

I'll make it up to you, okay?

[scooptimistic]

[ "Maya-nee" away, she'll be so happy. ]

Well, that's a part of it! There are also sections where we discuss all of the up-and-coming events for teens and I try to keep tabs on the really hot news-- rumors coming to life and where, that sort of thing.

[buncho]

Wait- no, never mind that! Other people can do stuff like this? Everybody can do magic— flying and pulling rabbits out of hats and everything?!

[troubadamsel]

Believe me, if I had any say in this, my house would be far less hideous.

That said... when we first arrived, this town had no color. Not the houses, not the grass, nothing was colored.

[theshowsover]

I'm not sure. I haven't kept track, and there aren't calendars here.

[Maybe he should have been keeping track of days, but it hadn't felt important at the time. Maybe someone else was smarter than him, though...]

It's been at least two months, though.

[troubadamsel]

Whatever colors we managed to get back, they vanish. And it'd be fine if it was just for appearances, but... apparently here, if food has no color, it tastes like ash.

[messianic]

Flattery, huh... I don't think I'm very good at that.

[That said--]

Actually... what's your name? [shouldn't they share that since Ling's eating his food]

[cupiditates]

Ehhh . . . not so much steal as I got put into his body with no choice. To be fair, though, he asked for it. Literally, he out and out asked daddy dearest for a homunculus in his bloodstream. He wanted immortality enough he didn't mind the new roommate.

[athenite]

Who are you even talking about?

[cupiditates]

I meant why did you-- you know what. Never mind.

[He skips down off the roof, landing in the street below. Keep up, girl! They're going back to his place to complete this quest.]

[troubadamsel]

[She puts a hand to her chest, slight bow.]

I am Maribelle. You're not the first group that's had to climb out of there, unfortunately. We've just been here a little longer.

?????? DW GIVE ME MY NOTIFS.

[athenite]

Oh, no. It's been well over a year, so fifteen a day is standard for the rest of our lives.

[ why does percy........date her. the girl who grounds him..........

like literally, not romantically oh you keep me ~grounded~. she literally grounds him from doing shit because he has to focus on his homework. ]

[athenite]

[ it's okay annabeth isn't that kind of person usually (she thinks) ]

If you don't mind bringing in meat sometimes, or other things to cook with.

[theshowsover]

[Trying is definitely the operative word here. They only have so many resources available to them and they aren't exactly construction experts.

At least the laptop thing is easier to explain!]

Somewhere around here, there's a laptop with your name on it. We've mostly been staying in the houses where we find them.

[In other words, he can get out of the rain if he goes there.]

1/2

[courted]

[courted]

[ As much as Haru might try, she can't exactly feign surprise at this. Part of her had been expecting it since the moment Maya had brought up Personas so casually. As Artemis manifests, so statesque in appearance, light seemingly glinting off metal, Haru gazes up at the Persona with a gravity to her expression -- careful and neutral. ]

... I suppose, since you can sense it, and you're so forthcoming - I really shouldn't try to lie to you.

[ If it was just about her, Haru would show off, no problem. It isn't. There are other people she needs to take into account. ]

But I need some time before I can be completely honest. Is that okay?

[good_ideas]

[Ah. He left. Shiho finishes it anyway because she's way too proud of the fact that she not only remembered it but managed it. Is she going to chase after him? Probably not, that's just undignified.

Well... if she ever finds a dog, she can always go on the forums and ask for a dog owner and a pervert-hating guy who doesn't know how to appreciate tongue twisters. Still though, she's going to call after him with some advice:]

Walking away from people is rude!