Introduction Log || It's Happening Again (Again!)

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Who: All characters (New Arrivals, Previous Arrivals, and Native OCs) When: June 5th Where: The Dream Width (Airship), the Curti Center, and the Housing District What: It is happening again. More outworlders have arrived in the Dream Width and must be rescued and brought back to their new homes on Vaikuntha Warnings/Notes: Only new players can put up a toplevel. Previous arrivals and native characters can respond to new characters' toplevel posts. MEMORY [ You've been here before...? No, wait, why would you think that? You're here in the moment, everything is as it should be...(?) The memory you are trapped in has completely enthralled you. You stop questioning and accept, you relive and repeat. Luckily, you are not alone. Others have arrived to help you. The travelers in the airships will enter the nebula formed by your memories and attempt to wake you up and bring you back to the present. The dreamer's mind will shape how these newcomers are perceived and how the NPCs in the memory respond to them. For more details on the mechanics, please refer to this post] ARRIVAL [ You wake from your dreams, from your memories, on a narrow cot. There are fleeting impressions- recycled air, humming machinery, movement, strangers waking around you. The room you wake in is lined with cots, with barely enough space between them to walk to the door, though not all of them show signs of having been occupied. The makeshift infirmary seems like it was prepared to hold many more than are here. Stepping out, there is a lobby space that bears the signs of having once held some furniture, now cleared away to make space. Your footsteps echo in the emptiness. As the automatic door slides shut on the infirmary, a light flashes on the far side of the room. A flickering holographic projection of a man’s face and gloved hand appears projected in the space above the arrivals’ heads. He backs up so his upper body is in frame for the recording. An arm, covered in the same orange flightsuit sleeve, hands him a tablet. The man begins to read. A written version of the message scrolls along the bottom of the projection as he speaks. ] ’Welcome travelers’… That’s way too formal. Hey everyone. Hi! [ The second man leans into the frame to add his greeting. ] Don’t panic. You were floating out there, but we pulled you in and rescued you. Yeah, we’re heroic AND handsome. And also the only ones crazy enough to come out here to get you. [ A woman’s voice calls from out of frame. ] Can you two be serious for ONE moment and stick to your scripts? [ The two men give each other a conspiratorial eyeroll. This does not appear to be their first take. ] Anyways, no need to panic. Seriously, don’t do anything reckless. We got our fill of that with Skywalker. [A huff is heard offscreen, and the men finally spare the tablet another glance.] ‘Your pilots will be navigating treacherous environs as this message plays…’ Claire, seriously? Nobody talks like this! [ The tablet is tossed to the side and lands with a thunk offscreen. ] We’re gonna wing it. Look, everyone, we’re workin’ hard to get you planetside safely, and it’s gonna take some tricky flying to do it. So the door to the cockpit is locked so we can focus on not getting us all killed. Don’t try to open it, unless you want to be stardust. We promise you’ll get answers about what’s going on once we land. But for now, please trust us. Right now, we’re your only hope. [ The second man leans forward, close to the recording device, and presses a button. The projection freezes for a moment, and then the message starts on the next recorded message. ] CURTI CENTER [ Finally after hours of flight, you arrive at the Curti Center. The other NPCs await you having been notified of your retrieval in the Dream Width. Cid gives a short and to the point welcome speech, explaining what the situation is: you were lost in a space called the Dream Width. You are now on a planet called Vaikuntha: for ages, the people of this world have used Airships to rescue people lost in the Dream Width, with one person being found roughly every ten years. No one knows why this happens, but this has been a mutually beneficial exchange, with the people from Vaikutha rescuing people lost in the Dream Width and the rescued ones sharing their wisdom with the people of Vaikuntha. Ten years ago, something unusual happened: two people were found at once, Biggs and Wedge. But that was nothing compared to what happened two months ago. And now, here you are. No one knows why such a large number of people has arriving lately, but the Curti Center is a place dedicated to piercing the Dream Width's secrets. Cid also introduces the other ones: his assistant Jessie, a young woman fascinated by the new arrivals, Claire, the woman sighing and writing in her schedule book upon being pointed out as the bookkeeper, Kupoto and Mogaruru, their Mognet representatives and finally the Native OCs: those brave and kind souls who have accepted to help you all on a daily basis. After Cid finishes (and Claire grumbles at her work never being done), the employees, including the Native OCs, provide a tour of the facility and help the newcomers navigate their future lives. Now is the time to ask questions and look over pamphlets regarding locations, Jobs, life in Vaikuntha... ] [ If you want to contact an NPC, you can do so on the NPC Contact Page. ] A BALL OF FLUFF NAMED MOOGLE [ It has been a long day, perhaps now you would like to find your way to a place to sleep? Or perhaps you'd like to get some answers, but you can't be bothered to go seek people out? And lo, just as despair begins settles in, a Moogle slams into you! Or stops by your side if their aim is decent... It's the Moogle Cid mentioned in his speech earlier! And they'll be informing you that now, they will stick to you like your shadow and help you in anyway they can! They're also giving you your iMog Slate- Now you can get onto Mognet! Isn't it great? ] A QUICK CHECK-UP [ Whether it's your Moogle, Native OCs or NPCs, all will urge you to stop by the hospital wing for a basic check-up. You may disagree, but listen. You've just been thrown into a space between worlds, rescued, and brought to another world. For your own sake, that's a good idea. Should you give in and go (or should you be dragged by your Moogle or a Native OC), you will find yourself in the cold and white space very reminiscent of an hospital. For characters with specific medical conditions necessitating help, this is where they will receive it if asked. The doctors and nurses are all White Mages or Chemists, with various levels into their Job as well as medical knowledge. Don't mind the confused looks if you look like nothing they've ever seen before... It's hard for a doctor to be unable to give a proper diagnosis to a patient! For everyone else though, they'll be let go with smiles and be given a candy as they leave. No one likes medical check-ups, but it's a very quick and basic one: testing reflexes, taking your temperature and the likes. On the bright side, while you're grumpily sitting on a bed with a thermometer on your forehead or in your mouth, it might be a good time to socialize with your fellow new arrival who's having lights flashed into their eyes by a doctor. Misery loves company, after all. ] PRETTY SIGHTS [ There's plenty of rooms to wander about in, with several points of interest apart from the offices. The Airship Hangar is where the airships are kept and the first room you entered. Workers keep guard to prevent the outworlders from getting too close to the vehicles. Airships are expensive and they don't want you messing with them, after all. Venturing into the Research Section, you can walk through public exhibitions on astronomy, airship design, and asterisk studies. A good place to get used to the basic science of this world. The laboratories lie behind a thick locked door with a sign reading "EMPLOYEES ONLY". No going there, for now anyway. Not too far from there are the Employee Quarters - work stations, apartments, and lounge areas. The latter are available to the public, whereas the rest is locked to Native OCs. But if you get them to be friends with you, perhaps they'll let you visit? Also open to all is a Cafeteria - a standard food court with stalls serving all types of Vaikunthan cuisine. The Chef is a very jovial and absent-minded Hypello. Beware of long lines and crowded tables. Should you prefer open spaces, then the gardens are for you! There are different sections in the gardens around the center. One boasts a wide array of blooming flowers, another more practical with herbs commonly used in Vaikunthan cooking. One had been cultivated for butterflies and hummingbirds to visit. Paths have been laid through so that visitors can safely navigate, and moogles will swoop down and shout at anyone who strays into the flower beds. Or perhaps, you want to wait till the sunset. Dusk on a new world, but a beginning of a new life... The sea shines bright in the orange light. A good moment for quiet contemplation. ] HOUSING [The housing accommodations are the best the Curti staff could provide, given that they are still also sheltering most of the previous arrivals from the Dream Width. The keys have been entrusted to the moogles who will be guiding the new arrivals. The new arrivals can stop by the Curti Center storage room to collect some essential supplies that have been donated by charity organizations from around the world (there are boxes of toothbrushes and whitening toothpaste sent from the Zora, hair brushes from the Elezen, quick-drying towels from the Hypello, among the various donations of clothes, toiletries, and blankets), before heading to their temporary homes. The people of Vaikuntha have done their best to provide for their new neighbors and help them get on their feet. Still, things will be a little cramped until the off-worlders can find employment and move into better housing. The staff hopes they can get along with one another until alternate arrangements can be made. You can survive living with roommates for a few months, right?] THE JOB FOR YOU [An important part of life on Vaikuntha is the Job (or Jobs) you choose to take. No, not the way you earn your living. Your Job Class. Most Natives only choose one or two, but you'll have an opportunity to take on more Job Asterisks after you master your first Jobs. The Curti Center's resident Job Master, Ganeshan, is more than happy to arrange transportation to the various Guilds so that you can claim your first Asterisks. ]

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Nunnally vi Britannia | OTA

[chosehope]

[Check up]

[While Nunnally doesn't mind doing a check up, she already knew that things were going to be awkward. As she waited outside, she couldn't help but wonder just what they were going to do with her. Looking down in her wheelchair, she gave a sigh. Well, might as well strike up a friendly conversation with someone nearby right?]

At least look on the bright side, at least it's a day nice today! I don't think anyone can argue with that!

[Pretty sight]

[The moment that Nunnally heard about a garden, she just knew she had to see it right away. If there was one thing that would cheer her up, it would be flowers. Of course, she was so excited, she didn't even bother to see if she might be bumping into anyone. While she knew it was a rude thing to do, all she wanted was something that looked a little bit like home.

Couldn't she be just a little bit selfish and see some flowers? She just got here but she couldn't deny that she was feeling a little homesick already]

[Jobs]

[All things considered, Nunnally wasn't quite sure what to do with her job. She didn't mind being support but it was quite the departure of being Viceroy. At the same time, she couldn't deny that there was something excited about being able to cast spells and magic. As she giggled to herself, it almost felt like she was part of a game of sorts!

Maybe this could be fun after all?]

What kind of job did you get? [She asked the person next to her] I'm excited to be an Astrologian myself!

[Wildcard]

[Surprise me!]

Pretty Sight!

[promisedtolive]

[ Someday, he'll apologize to whoever it was that Nunnally nearly ran over trying to get to the garden. But for now, all he sees is said girl-- young woman in her wheelchair, and hoping against hope this is the last shock for his heart for a few days. Even one day would be enough.

He has yet to decide if he'll continue wearing Zero's mask in this place, but until he makes the ultimate decision, he has kept it on. So the figure that steps into her path is caped and covered, unreadable.

Lelouch and Euphy had broken his heart. This meeting is simply chock full of sadness and dread. Gods, and Lelouch... is he even up for this right now? The last time he had to try and protect his emperor from people using Nunnally as a weapon. But now... she's just here. ONe thing after another. ]

Would you care for an escort, Your Highness?

[chosehope]

[Right now, all Nunnally could do was rush to the gardens. Was it wrong of her to find something that looked a little bit like home? While she could apologize to whomever she bumped into later, her first thoughts were of trying to get to the place as soon as possible.

Although, her thoughts had to be cut short when she saw a certain someone right in front of her. Her eyes immediately widen with shock as she accidentally spoke out]

S-

[Just then, she cut herself short. No, she can't say that, not in public at least. Why was he here? Was it a good thing? Perhaps but she knew that she needed to maintain their image even in a strange new world]

Zero, I didn't know you were here. Did you just arrive...?

[promisedtolive]

[ So they're from the same time, or thereabouts. He is grateful for that, since there's less to eventually explain. And he does like seeing her eyes, even though she's never seen his face in person.

He places a hand over his heart with a slight bow of acknowledgment. ]

I did. Where were you heading to?

Pretty Sight \o/

[arosetowar]

[Ordinarily, Cornelia is more than attentive enough to avoid being bumped into, but she is so distracted by the strangeness of Vaikuntha and engrossed in her reading that she can't manage to pull her leg out of Nunnally's way in time.]

[Annoyance immediately sharpens her eyes into a tight glare, and she's about to make a snippish remark about the importance of watching where one's going when she looks up to see her littlest sister. Then, she softens so completely that she starts looking almost apologetic. Certainly concerned. Certainly surprised. Certainly happy, in a selfish sort of way, to see her.]

Nunnally?

[chosehope]

[When Nunnally accidentally bumped into someone, her first thought was to immediately apologize. As soon as she did so, she turned around to make sure that her apology was heard. However, before she could do so, that's when a familiar voice spoke up.

She didn't need to turn around to know who it was. In fact, her first thoughts were of both shock...and perhaps, selfishly, happiness too.]

...Cornelia? Is that you?

[arosetowar]

Mm, it's good to see you again, Nunnally.

[Well, for a certain definition of good considering the circumstances. Gets up to move to kneel in front of her.]

Have you been here long?

Jobs

[remnantofzeboim]

[Emeralda was on her way back from getting hers, in fact, and had stopped to look at something when the girl next to her addressed. The green haired girl wasn't expecting that, but after a second she rolled with it, smiling.]

Emeralda is Berserker!

[She said with a grin. And indeed, she had a big ol' axe strapped to her back now. It looked almost as big as she was, honestly...]

[chosehope]

[Honestly, Nunnally's rather impressed. As she sees the axe behind her, all she could do was just look in awe and wonder how she was able to do that]

Goodness, you must be really strong! You must have a lot of muscle to do that!

[remnantofzeboim]

[Emeralda giggled at that, shrugging.]

Emeralda always strong! [She waved her arm, it wasn't exactly muscly though. She was pretty thin really.]

But not look it.

[She hadn't really thought about that before. Huh.]

Check up

[stillsmiling]

Yeah, it is! Do you think they'll let us go out to play today?

[Shi has been more relaxed since his check-up. He's aware he isn't a curse, but feeling lost is still scary. Nunnally already reminds him of a big sister, so he's accidentally gravitated her way.]

I wonder what the air here will smell like?

[chosehope]

[Nunnally had to admit. For a moment, she was rather surprised to see someone to her age here. While she shouldn't be surprised, it was enough to make her feel more at ease.

At least there was someone here whom she can befriend!]

I'm sure they will, it would be rude of them to keep us inside all day! Especially when it's so nice out!

[She said with a giggle] But I'm sure the air will smell nice! Perhaps it'll smell like nothing we have ever smelt before!

[stillsmiling]

[Her giggle helps him loosen up. Shi smiles too, getting more excited now that she's given him hope of going outside.]

I bet it will! There are probably flowers here we've never seen before, and trees and stuff! Oh, but. [Suddenly, he's a touch more reserved.] Did your check-up go okay? Are you allowed to leave too? They told me I was okay.

wildcard

[likewishes]

[ The last couple of days haven't passed peacefully. No, it seems this place wants to bring him one heart attack after another. Suzaku is manageable. A surprise that doesn't seem likely to end in disaster. Cornelia? Even she isn't terrible within herself. In some aspects, they really aren't all that different. However the events that have transpired because of her arrival have left Lelouch with nothing but a bitter taste in his mouth.

Euphemia... That entire incident is crushing. Lelouch had known that the truth would come out and that's not the issue. He had expected her to leave. Encouraged it. However the manner in which it all had come tumbling down... That's not how he had wanted it to happened.

So for all that Lelouch knows, the only resident in the house besides himself is now Snow White. Just because his half-sister is gone doesn't mean that he or his housemate can starve. Besides, fetching food and getting ready to cook might help soothe some of his frayed nerves. Rather, that had been the intention. However, that's not what fate has in store for him, is it? Instead of walking into an empty room - Buttons immediately darting inside and making herself comfortable - Lelouch is greeted with an unnerving sight: his little sister. ]

Nunnally?

[ Damn it. ]

[chosehope]

[Ever since Suzaku broke the news to her, Nunnally felt a rush of emotions that she thought she would never experience again. And yet, here she was, waiting for her brother in an empty room. What should she say to him? In fact, what could do even do? How could she speak to him after what happened?

There were so many thoughts running through her mind that she couldn't make a decision. When she heard the door open, she froze. She had to say something but she didn't know what. Instead, she just stared with eyes widen open the moment she saw her brother.

He really was here. He was standing in front of her and he was alive. Almost immediately, she found herself crying. She didn't know what to say or do. She simply let her emotions do the talking this time around. She was just so happy to see him here and maybe they could almost live like nothing happened!]

[likewishes]

[ What a pair they make. Staring at each other in stunned silence. Frozen and unable to do much of anything out of either fear or disbelief. Maybe a bit of both for each of them. For Lelouch there are other things working his heart over. Joy that his little sister seems to be doing well. Grateful that he can even see her again - or elation that she's right there in front of him. Yet there's also guilt, since part of his own punishment had been to be permanently separated from her and yet here they are...

Dread also grips at him too. This could very well end up being another situation like with Euphy. By all accounts his little sister should either hate him or be afraid. She doesn't seem to be either but what happens when the other shoe falls?

He doesn't know what to do and that scares him. It's happened so much in the last couple of days that the once strange sensation is starting to become so familiar. But then Nunnally starts to cry and not even Lelouch can interpret what exactly for. Again is it fear? Grief? In the end it doesn't matter. It still rips Lelouch in two. His weakness has always been his sisters. Always Nunnally too, no matter the situation. Though as much as he wants to walk over there and dry those tears himself, he doesn't dare move from the spot. Who is he to touch her at this point? ]

N-Nunnally...

[ Please stop. Don't do this. ]

Check up

[regisrex]

I don't think I want to argue with it. [ Light and calm. ] And the air around here smells rather nice. Are you in need of help with anything?

[chosehope]

[With that, she shook her head]

No, I don't think so! I'm afraid I'm just not use to having check ups done by strangers before. It is definitely quite the strange feeling!

[regisrex]

Yeah, it can be!

How about some distraction, then, until your turn comes?

Jobs

[nanaimo_bar]

Ah, I am a Red Mage, White Mage and Gunslinger, [said Nanamo as she smiled. She was playing tour guide today, on loan from PuPuland.]

There are many things you could read but a hands on approach is best.

[chosehope]

[And here, she just started wide eyed!]

Wow, that is a lot! How do you manage that many jobs? Or find time to relax?

[nanaimo_bar]

You focus on one first, and then build up it's strength to a stronger point. Once you're satisfied, you move onto another.

Finding time to relax however comes on the weekends.

Checkup

[sassafrisk]

Frisk kicks their legs from their place atop the bench, lollipop dangling from their mouth as they attempt to determine the flavor. At the little girl's comment (okay, maybe she wasn't little compared to them, but hey, they at least had a height advantage from their current position), they smile. They take out their lollipop and say, "Yeah, can't really deny that. A lot better weather than 'literally raining or snowing all the time; or the hottest it can get without you actually dying.'"

Sorry about the late! Yay school!

[chosehope]

In return, she giggled. "Exactly! And besides, once we are done, we can go outside and play! Just think of what we can find in this new place!" Granted, there were a lot of things running through her mind but she couldn't allow that. She didn't know how young they were but it seemed rude to dampen the mood.

[sassafrisk]

Frisk was quite skilled at "rolling with it." A secret underground world? Sure, okay. Angry monsters? Just needed to calm them down and be a bit silly. Weird, gregarious genius skeletons? Best friends. Berserk fish? Just grit your teeth and bear it. So being dropped into an entirely new world without any clue what was really going on, while it wasn't more of the same, it was pretty easy to adapt to.

Yet, despite all that, this innocent girl's optimism still manages to put their own skills to shame. They stare at her for a few moments, then chuckle. "Yeah, that might be nice. I'm pretty sure I'm in dire need of some vitamin D right now, anyways."