Intro Log.

[awashmods]

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!

Comments

[pursestrings]

well well well.

[So, this is probably a bad dream or a worse prank, right? Great. Here's Okuyasu, dealing with waking up in a cave(????) full of water as best he can: making a lot of noise and a lot of splashes. He's jumping, repeatedly, because surely if he does it enough times he's sure to find a handhold on the walls in the dark and be able to pull himself up.

So he's not only jumping and splashing loudly back down, he's also moving around the whole area in a big circle while he's at it. Hello, please get out of the way—]

Coming through! Move your ass if you don't want to get thrown!

[He's still jumping... occasionally he manages to go much higher, and it's dark, but it looks like there's actually something hovering above, throwing him in the air. What could it be??!?!!]

digital tourism.

[Or: post-well experience, Okuyasu takes to exploring around the town. It's... well, it's shit, but he's had worse so he's not going to worry about the living conditions now. (Later, when all the food is awful gray mush, then it will be The Worst.) For now, there's a free computer and that is very exciting, but he can't find the one that's apparently his, so...

He's just walking into other people's "homes," at this point. Here he is, popping his head in the doorway of whatever decrepit building you've holed up in for the time being, casual about it.]

Hey, lemme see your computer. [...and as an afterthought,] I'm Okuyasu Nijimura, sorry for intruding.

[He's not sorry, let him see the screen.]

"try not to die"

[Rickety walkways? Bridges broken in the middle over the canals? Generally falling apart architecture?

Sounds like a challenge!! You will find Okuyasu just about anywhere, as he can't seem to sit still, although he'll be looking more, uh, like he's been in a fight as the day goes on... a fight with dirt, and also gravity. He's been making bad choices. No matter where you find him, though, he's considering what is clearly not a good place to even look at for too long, let alone walk on, and he'll say more or less the same thing:]

Bet I can jump that.

wildcard?!

[hit me, or plot with me, jojoveller]

digital tourism

[parodeity]

Uh, what? [ dave's alone in a house in ruga, at the moment, sprawled on the floor with his computer. but he sits up and goes cross-legged when someone breaks in (he's tense but the guy seems friendly so he doesn't do more than shift) and waves vaguely at his laptop. ]

Yeah, sure, just don't break it? [ although he wouldn't do shit even if okuyasu broke it.

for the record, it's open to the shitty mspaint program, where dave's been making comics in <a href="http://www.mspaintadventures.com/sweetbroandhellajeff/>this style</a>. in black and white. because he sucks. ]</small>

[pursestrings]

[Okay, well, if this guy's logged in it's already a moot point, but does that stop Okuyasu from coming over and popping a squat to look at the laptop?? Not in the slightest.]

Do I look like I'm gonna break it? C'mon.

[Give him... SOME credit..... like, it's very clear very quickly that he's never used a computer for more than a couple minutes, but give him a little credit.

He needs an additional thirty seconds to process these comics. Hmm.] Is this supposed to be, like, bad manga?

...wow i messed up that html OH WELL

[parodeity]

I dunno, you have hella muscles, you could probably break it over your knee if you wanted to see another guy cry.

[ have u seen how ripped you are today, okuyasu?? ]

Also, it's my webcomic. Sweet Bro and Hella Jeff. I'd link you the site but the internet has abandoned us, proving this is a truly godless world, present company excluded. And John, wherever the fuck he got to.

try not to die

[worlds]

[Admittedly, coming from a home that needed regular maintenance anyway, Ouni's standards for safety might be lower than average—but mostly, he's not entirely above this shit himself either, so hey. He won't discourage Okuyasu!!]

Not like there'd be anybody to stop you.

[No law enforcement, so go ahead and break all the rules??]

[pursestrings]

[FUCK_COPS.jpg or, good point, there's nobody here to tell them what to do, so why not?! That's the logic Okuyasu is staking everything on after Wellgate sucked as bad as it did.

In any case: "won't discourage" and "definitely encouraging" are the same thing in Okuyasu's world, so he perks up at the... suggestion? Close enough.]

C'mere, come look at this. [It's a broken bridge. Very interesting.] You wanna make a real bet?

[worlds]

[Honestly, everything here is actually super fascinating to Ouni, colourless or not, but that sure is a broken bridge.

...

He doesn't say anything in response to Okuyasu's question, but he doesn't look disinterested, at least, so Okuyasu can probably take that as an invitation to continue.]

try not to die

[theshowsover]

[It's a pretty wide gap between the side of the bridge Okuyasu and Akira are standing on, and he looks between it and Okuyasu curiously at those words. The guy is covered in dirt, and the end of Akira's mouth quirks up a little.]

Looks like you've failed a jump more than once today.

[Maybe it's not a good idea to jump the water, but... it's not like Akira is stopping him.]

[pursestrings]

[Okay... don't call him out like that, Akira. Square up!!! Or: Okuyasu falters but immediately puffs himself up a little, to make a too-late effort to look like he hasn't been tumbling all over the place today.]

Yeah, tough ones...! Who cares? You weren't there!

"try not to die" aka it begins

[thriftea]

[The water in the canal looks so strange that Ochako knows instinctively to stay away from it, and yet... someone is considering jumping over it via that incredibly unsteady broken bridge? Someone is actually willing to risk life and limb just to catch some sick air?

Who is this?

She blinks at this obvious delinquent for a moment, brow furrowing, before deciding that a) he is totally serious and b) it is her duty as a hero-in-training to stop him.]

Please don't! It doesn't look safe at all. And what if you fall in?

[Look at how professional she looks in her hero costume! How can he not listen to this voice of reason? lol easily]

here we go

[pursestrings]

[This is somebody with nothing to do and nothing to lose. Getting dunked in the well water didn't kill him, so clearly there's nothing wrong with this idea, which is all the logic he needs to raise his eyebrows at this girl - and, like, the suit? He raises his eyebrows at that, too - before looking back at the bridge again.

He really would like to do this, see...]

Then I get wet, which is what happens when you hit water, even if it's this nasty kind.

digital tourism

[windeity]

[At some point, John's made his way into one of the houses as well and he's checking out what's left over. The house he's currently in is a little rickety and he's genuinely kind of concerned given there's also a piano sitting in the corner that's definitely his but whatever. He has a laptop and he's checking it over when Okuyasu sticks his head in. Give him a moment to raise his eyebrows.]

Hey. John Egbert. [But he hands over the laptop anyway.] What're you looking for?

[pursestrings]

[1. Absolutely wild name, 2. That's a goddamn piano? Okuyasu keeps glancing over at it as he takes the laptop and peruses it, like he's definitely good at this computer thing and knows what he's looking for...]

My stuff, I guess. Can't find my computer. [.....] What's with the piano? It's not even busted like everything else here.

digital tourism o: Forgive him he doesn't know what a computer is..

[chronoshatter]

He didn't even have time to get comfortable in his Bluo home.

He'd been sitting on the edge of the bed, but squawked and bounced back up to his feet with a bark, swinging the nearby glowing bat over his shoulder. A threat, but not yet an invitation to escalate the situation to a fight.

"Hey! Get the hell out of here, and I'll let you see your way back outside instead! I got dibs on this place."

He snorted, a corner of his lips pulling into a sneer.

"There's not even a computer in here, Oak--Okoi--whatever your name is!" Yes, Ekko. Yes there is. It's right there. Right there beside you on the table.

[pursestrings]

[Okuyasu, being threatened to get out... sure as hell does not get out. He makes a show of taking a step back, so his feet are outside and the rest of him is definitely still leaning into the room to keep talking. See? No problems here!]

Yeah, yeah, nobody wants your crappy place! And it's Okuyasu.

[On cue, he looks at the laptop on the table, then back up. Hmm.] You sure there's none in here?

try not to die!

[unghost]

What? Don't be stupid.

[ Wee woo, it's the fun police. They're giving the other a very pointed look to their general...disheveled state, eyes narrowing as they look towards the ledge he's talking about jumping. ]

You can't possibly think that jumping that distance is a good idea.

[pursestrings]

[Wow, damn, tell it like it is. Okuyasu frowns, completely unabashed about being so, well, dirty, but--]

I'm already stupid, so I guess that means I can do it. [hmm.....] Nobody said anything about having good ideas.

well, let's have fun

[keeneye]

[Sure, knee depth water isn't a problem for Okuyasu but it sure is for a kid. Who is getting splashed with every jump. Just completely soaked. Her red mop of hair is sad and limp at this point. She tries to distract him from his roaming and jumping with polite apologies - "excuse me-, could you-, hey-" - until she finally just yells.]

Stop for a second! At least look before you start jumping!

[She can't even appreciate his punch ghost like this!]

who is this

[pursestrings]

[okuyasu crushes a young girl by falling on her. RIP, emma.

Or: Okuyasu sure doesn't stop until she's shouting at him, at which point he loses his footing and falls completely under the water for a very harrowing couple seconds before he surfaces, shuddering theatrically.]

Damn, that's gross! What the hell... [oh, a little kid!] Oh, a little kid. Who let elementary schoolers in here?

Try not to die

[totheno1]

[Kei's day so far had been interesting. The panic of others seemed to keep him grounded, but the dangers around them kept him vigilant. Which is why anyone just willing to throw themselves into stupidity made him groan inwardly before he sighed at him, hand on his forehead.]

Young lad, the last time someone 'bet' anything that I was involved in...[it turned into an adventure that got him actual friends and broadened his horizons.] ...it was quite a pain, thank you.

[There you go.]

[pursestrings]

[Somebody got up on the wrong side of the... the horrible death well, whatever. Okuyasu makes a face at this stuffy guy, half exasperated and half recoiling a little from the No Fun attitude. But he'll bounce back, fortunately(?) for everyone involved.

In fact, he'll bounce back right now.]

Yeah? That was probably the stick up your ass.

try not to die

[inheritance]

Eh? [While Izuku's not usually one to doubt anyone's abilities, it almost sounds like...Okuyasu's trying to challenge him for something. Izuku has no idea what, though, especially since he's never even met him before this.]

U-um, I think there's another bridge just down that way that's sturdier? I mean, this bridge looks like it's about to fall apart at any second...actually it is falling apart already.

[There's a bunch of holes everywhere!! Please reconsider your life choices.]

[pursestrings]

[There may be an optional challenge... there may be!! Okuyasu gives him a look like Izuku has never had fun in his life, obviously; so disappointed.]

Man, lighten up a little. If I wanted to go for a country stroll, I'd do it.

WELL, I'M LATE

[swordfucker]

[He just got finished telling people to fuck off and stop elbowing him so he can focus, and now this?? Really?? He stumbles slightly out of the way to make sure he's not landed on, and immediately grabs at Okuyasu's arm in irritation.]

What the hell are you doing?! [This well isn't made for weird leap frog— actually, he glances back up, staring at the strange thing hovering above. That's something, right? It's definitely in the way of him trying to look past it.

He hasn't let go of Okuyasu's arm yet.]

[pursestrings]

[Cool, nobody asked for this guy's opinion!! Okuyasu takes being grabbed about as well as anyone, which is to say he doesn't, yanking his arm away and drawing himself up aggressively, in case this guy wants to start something. Don't touch him!!]

You wanna keep your hands to yourself, old timer? Stay outta my way if you've got a problem!