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Intro Log.

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!

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[It's true, he doesn't stop, even though a piece of him pinches inwardly at what sounds like a girl. The Robin in him screams to help and check, but the Damian in him is too busy coddling a wounded pride. It's good she jumps in front of him.

He stops instantly, then takes half a step back. Behind the mask, his eyes drop to the cloak, then back up to the girl. She can't see the look, thankfully; it might as well have been as if she has grown four heads.] I'm fine.

I don't need that. I have my own. [It has a hood and everything, and yet, it's surprisingly soaked.] Put that back on, or your temperature will drop, and you'll be more susceptible to illness.

Yeah.

[ He closes the box carefully -- it was a thoughtful gift from Ignis after the emotionally messy day today, and he's reluctant to, but the stranger looks like she hasn't eaten in awhile -- so he offers it to her.

He can sense it, the unsettling pulses of magic, from cloak to ring to somewhere around her head, even if he can't accurately pinpoint what it is. It's a strange thing, knowing that other people can use magic here. But it takes all kinds, right? ]

A friend made 'em for me. You can have it. [ He pauses, gesturing to one of the houses nearby. It should be empty, but at least it's a proper shelter. ] Uh, wanna get out of the rain?

[ no, they do not count. geez, dave. ace is excited to be pet though, nosing at dave's hand immediately and licking his fingers, tail wagging. he is very good dog. ]

Mutated? Like... they're natives to this place, naturally occurring or bioengineered?

[ well, no, dave doesn't exactly look like he'd know which one. bruce is more just talking aloud. he lifts a hand, rubbing the back of his neck as he reminds himself to relax his stance a little, leaning against the wall as he crosses his arms loosely over his chest. ]

Fire-breathing geese, that's a new one. There's no one here but people like us, the ones brought from different places?

Thank you for the direction!

[Just as sincerely - he'd have felt restless if he didn't have any idea of what to do. Still, he'll laugh a bit at the question.]

I wouldn't call it fun either, since it means that there are people in the rain who need the towels - but a mundane task such as this is grounding, to say the least. Are there other items on your to-do list today, friend?

[Thank the Six Hunk removes his helmet. Seeing an actual human face behind the visor--and such a friendly one, no less--goes miles towards making sure Prompto doesn't, like, scream bloody murder down here at the bottom of this magic well. The tension bursts out of him in a loud, hugely relieved breath.]

I. I'm Prompto.

[Hang on.]

Your name's really Hunk? Like... 'Wow, look at that dude, he's totally ripped, what a dreamboat'? That kind of hunk?

[ good boyfriend, best friend. ]

Try to keep up, seaweed brain. [ so she's going to let go to start working her way up. it's not like they haven't climbed worse, although she endorses him dying off the walls, so he may wants to get on that? ]

[ he'll tell him his big wish later. first: ]

hey. how'd you get your text to change colour? i didn't use computers much back home, not too great with them.

[Hup hup indeed!

Ieyasu laughs and gives a fair warning - ] Then ready, set...!

["Go!" is what he'll say next as he proceeds to give her that boost to send her straight up into the air. SenBASA rules etc etc, it's stronger than makes any real sense. He throws her so that she can hopefully be within arm's reach of the ledge - but if not he's also prepared to catch her if she comes straight back down.]

[ they sure aren't! but it's bruce and well, he just tells himself not to be cold and he's not cold. it's all about a state of mind, of course!

when he's approached by yuuri, there's a raise of an eyebrow and he smiles, sheepish and polite. ]

I'm fine, really. I'm just waiting for some of the younger people to get out of here first. I'll change when I get a chance.

[ he's just being polite! yep! nothing to see here! ]

Oh, that is nice! So this place is peaceful?

[ - but he can also be put to work pretty easily? he'll follow dave's gesture and immediately go to investigate the small cottage, curious about the tools that they have to offer]

What is it that you're all aiming to grow? Crops? What season is it...?

[ hnng. she's noticed the same thing. annabeth isn't opposed to rooming with people she's never met - it happened year-round at camp half-blood, although she was at least related to all those people via her mother - but she does have a moment of regret that the one person she knows isn't assigned here.

it's not like percy won't show up like a cat eventually, though, and she mentally shrugs it off. since neither of the guys has offered up names, she starts briskly. ]

I noticed the same thing. I'm Annabeth Chase. You two are...?

[ Oh, oof.

Never underestimate the impact one lovable, exuberant best friend can have on you when he decides to launch himself at you in an octopus hug. But today, at least, today is finally looking up and he can find it in himself to smile -- he's missed him so; there were so many things Noctis wanted him to see, then he remembers his absence, and now, here.

Now, Noctis can take him everywhere and show him the sights, and he's hugging him right back, allowing them both this physically affectionate moment because he hadn't seen him in so long. It's brief, and he's loosening his hold, letting Prompto run through his checks. ]

No, I'm fine. why would I be hurt? [ Oh, wait. ] Did you come from Altissia?

I'm Maya Amano-- and I guess let's actually start with your interdimensional portal theory. As much as I love a good fairy tale, I'm not as well-read on portals.

[CIVILIAN DOWN

Ieyasu jumps to attention then - and also jumps down from the tree, landing lightly on his feet even as he goes straight to Maribelle's side. He places a hand behind her shoulder to help get her upright again... albeit a little slowly, so as to not make her any dizzier than she already might be.]

Miss, I apologize! Are you alright?

[HIS HEAD IS SO HARD]

Are you interested in either? [ WHEN IN DOUBT, QUEST.

the demigod motto to live by. ]

[ Hey, he has a reason for wanting to shoot down the bucket!! A very smart reason. But now his action is being blocked by the cat ... government. ]

Whoa, whoa, chill out, buddy. I wasn't gonna hurt him or anything. [ This strangely-dressed kid sure is looking like a bundle of aggression and nerves to him right now. Josuke decides to tread more carefully from now on. He backs off, hands before him in a placating gesture. ]

I ... don't know about that. The well's a little high, and I can't exactly see where you'll be going. Also, you're not a big guy, y'know? [ He's not trying to be mean right now. Josuke's just looking at the facts before him. Damian is pretty tiny. His bones must be fragile. ] If you break any bones, I can't exactly be up there to heal you.

[oh shit

that's probably the toughest forehead that he's collided with in a while. ieyasu's made like a brick house but remains surprised nonetheless as he brings up a hand to his own forehead and rubs at it in mild confusion - ]

A-Ah! I'm fine, thank you for asking. Are you? [he can't help but laugh a little bit, though a sheepish tone colors his voice] If we'd met on the field of battle, that might have actually done some damage, my friend....!

My apologies - for both the surprise and the collision.

[ honestly, she doesn't mind too much. she's used to people peering over things, so as long as he isn't right over her shoulder he's good? ]

No, although I'm going to edit them and draft based on what I have to work with...I'm thinking a bathhouse might be the most "doable" thing if we can manage some plumbing. Sort of start from scratch rather than rework all the houses for now?

[Whoa there, buddy, that is a ridiculous amount of red. It really stands out in this deeply starved color economy. Prompto blinks at Dave, pulling his scattered thoughts back together from memory lane, and then frowns.]

We get--like, housing assignments? From who?

I was asking if you have any experience in the quests done here. [ at least annabeth doesn't seem annoyed at having to repeat herself. ]

[No batsuit.

Damian's lips remain in a perpetual frown. Naturally, there's a lot he wants to say and ask, but he can't.] Don't worry about me. I can handle this.

But you need something that will protect you from the weather.

[The detachment feels both familiar and odd all at once. Very rarely are they ever on opposite sides of the anonymous caping. Either they're Batman and Robin, or they're Bruce and Damian.

He just wants to be able to be frank with his father, above all things, not dancing around some game of hidden meaning.] I'll stay with you and-- [Right.] --the dog. [Wait:] Don't swim in the water.

[there's only more cheese incoming]

Ahaha, it's because you're the type of person that worries so much over your comrades that there isn't a chance that they'd ever forsake you. I'm sure you're just as important to them as they are to you.

[SUCH CONFIDENCE. HE KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT HUNK'S SITUATION. BUT HERE HE IS!]

There's nothing preventing them from finding new comrades along the way to finding you, but certainly none that could ever take your place.

What? Altissia?

[A record scratch would go here, if this were a sitcom or a cartoon. It's not, and there's just Prompto's mystified frown under the tree in the rain, head tipped slightly, baffled and lost.]

...No? W-were we supposed to go back there? I didn't... It hasn't been that long. None of us went anywhere. Uh, not until here, anyway. But I don't know how I got here...

[like a good soldier, ieyasu freezes.

mafuyu continues to boss around one of the great unifiers of japan like it's fucking nothing. but he agrees... he stands slowly even as he can't help but say - ]

Should I be flattered that you think I'm tall enough...?

[what

kind of giant

yeah they barely make any progress even with ieyasu standing up and holding onto her feet so she doesn't slip off]

[Ah. That's. Mm.

Prompto hears that, slows, and gradually stills, then shakes his head.]

I mean... no, that can't be right. We got here somehow, right? So there has to be a way out of this place. That's just how places work.

[Come on, Minato. Please. He doesn't want to stay in this scary, under-colored ghost town forever.]

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