Intro Log.

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Ding, dong, bell, Pussy's in the well. Who put her in? Little Johnny Thin. Who pulled her out? Little Tommy Stout. What a naughty boy was that, To try to drown poor pussy cat, Who never did him any harm, But killed all the mice in the farmer's barn.

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. But most importantly of all... you're not alone. Welcome to Awash's first intro log, everyone! Please review the FAQ and rules before playing. 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. 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. Further information can be found here at the OOC post, and don't forget to greet your fellow players here!

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[heartsteals]

[ cairngorm just doesn't know about the adorable poisonous final gem cardia :\

the sheer bluntness of this "gem's" words get a snort out of Lupin, if nothing else - they're just too straightforward to be offended by. He almost wants to take them seriously about being a rock. ]

Oi, don't you think you're underestimating me a little? My climbing skills are second to none, I'll have you know. Besides, if I fall, I'm sure I can count on your gentle arms to catch me.

[ playful sarcasm - but he reaches out and manages to get a hand on the wall nonetheless. ]

Give me a boost?

[unghost]

[ Who's the wise guy now?? They frown at the joke very Unapprovingly, but nonetheless, they do want to get the job done, so they just watch bleakly as he reaches up to the wall and makes his request, expression deadpan. It's a good time for another big sigh. ]

Fine. But don't complain that it's cold.

[ Is all they mutter before crouching down a bit so they can properly boost him up by wrapping their arm around his legs and standing to their full height. It's a pleasant surprise how easy it is to boost the other up - when you're used to throwing around other gems that could weigh 400-500 pounds, one little human is like nothing. get those gains

Once they've hoisted him up, they tilt their head up so they can issue a warning that's directly relevant to the joke: ]

I'm not catching you if you fall, [ half because they want to seem like a hardass and half because they're somewhat worried their quartz body will be less forgiving on a mortal than this plain stone floor?? ] so you better not screw up.

[heartsteals]

-- Woah!

[ gemstone or not, he wasn't expecting to be lifted up quite so easily; if it weren't for his excellent sense of balance, he might have fallen over right then and there. Which would have been really embarrassing, frankly, so it's good it doesn't happen. He braces himself against the stone wall of the well; thankfully, it's less wet higher up, although not much. He'll take what he can get when it comes to climbing a flat surface. ]

Your worry warms my heart, but Arsène Lupin doesn't screw up. No need to fear! [ trained fingers feel out a seam in the bricks just big enough to give him leverage, and he pulls himself up out of Cairngorm's hands. One step down... more to go. ] But I have to say, you're much stronger than you look!

[unghost]

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