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

[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.]

[pursestrings]

[IN THAT CASE...]

You got any money? [Not like they'll need it, even Okuyasu can figure that one out, but money is money is money, so— yes.] My wallet's probably getting soggy at the bottom of the damn well...

Whatever, just bet me something that I can't make the jump.

[worlds]

Muh-nee? [what the fuck is money.] I don't have anything.

[pursestrings]

[Guy covered in money symbols (unstoppable force) meets guy who doesn't know what money is (immovable object). Immediately, jumping across the bridge seems less pressing...]

Money. You know, yen?

[worlds]

... No, I don't.

[?? ?

????]

[pursestrings]

[do you ever feel a responsibility to Educate a poor, tortured soul]

No kidding? Where are you from, space? [aliens aren't even real!!]

[worlds]

[excuse you]

None of your business. We just don't have muh-nee where I'm from.

[pursestrings]

[this is too wild]

What do you have? Space rocks? [he didn't say he's from space--] How many rocks do you have?

[worlds]

Why are you obsessed with rocks?

[pursestrings]

I said rocks like one time! You're avoiding the question!

[worlds]

You said it twice. [Okay, moment of pettiness done.] Obviously we have rocks.

[BECAUSE HE'S NOT FROM SPACE.]

[pursestrings]

[Picky...... alien!!]

Rocks you use to buy stuff?

[worlds]

No.

[... Back to square one, probably. Sorry, Okuyasu.]

[pursestrings]

[This is truly... the most earth-shattering conversation...]

What do you do, then? Trade beans?

[Honestly, it's just going to get dumber like this.]

[worlds]

What do we do for what?

[Damn it, Okuyasu, just jump before he pushes you himself. :/]

[pursestrings]

For— [don't say money. Better idea: fuck this.] Never mind.

Maybe you should jump, and I'll find some yen and give it to you.

[worlds]

Didn't you want to?

[... Though you know what, he'll probably do it if only because now he's curious as to what the hell yen is.]

[pursestrings]

[!!!SUCCESS!!!]

Jumping's free, it's not like I can't do it after.

[worlds]

Fine.

[He pauses, before making the jump with the confidence of someone who too is a punk that's done this kind of thing before.

... Though he cheats with the landing, because he does have some semblance of self-preservation. During the short time he's in the air, blue markings form over his skin, as a glowing symbol appears beneath his feet to soften the impact when he lands. Ta-da.]

[pursestrings]

[Okay, hang on, what the fuck!! Okuyasu hastily scrambles to the furthest point he can be on this bridge without tumbling into the water, apparently... indignant?]

What the hell was that?! You can't cheat!

[worlds]

[There's just the faaaaaintest of smirks on his face right now.]

You never said anything about that.

[pursestrings]

[Oh, he's got attitude!!]

Seriously? Some guys these days take things way too far... [Here he is, shouting across a probably haunted canal about Guys These Days and their Sass.] Well, jump back!

[worlds]

[You were the one who got on his case about not knowing what money was!!]

Why?

[pursestrings]

[Sass!!!!!]

So we can talk like normal people? Come on!

[worlds]

Then why don't you just come over here?