destinystrings | [Game Opening, Part 2 - A Thousand Words or More]

[Game Opening, Part 2 - A Thousand Words or More]

Who: (Everyone OPEN LOG)
Where: (City Hall)
Summary: (After arriving you got to mingle a bit but now it's time for explanations! Finally!)
Warnings: (Some guy LIKES TO TALK LIKE THIS!!)
Style: (The text is in prose, but feel free to write back in action tags if you feel more comfortable.)
Suitable Music: This.

When someone finally speaks up...he's rather hard to miss.

"WELCOME! To YOUR NEW LIIIIIFE!" If anything, this fellow demanded attention, what with the costume he was wearing. What a way to get introduced to this new world.

"My name...is DR. BYRON ORPHEUUUUS! But you can call me Orpheus...Dr. Orpheus if you're really insistent. REGARDLESS! It was BY THE FATES that you were all plucked from your lives and brought here to aid this city in its greatest time of need. Yes, all of you will become HEROES! With the power of your PERSONA you shall become the riotous fury of..."

"Is such enthusiasm really necessary, Orpheus?" The voice that interrupts Byron sounds slightly modulated, and comes from the large blue and grey metal man behind the others. His voice is loud enough that he doesn't require the microphone - one of the few perks that comes with being a giant robot in a world like this.

"I am Brainstorm, and I am responsible for a sizeable amount of the work that went into a lot of the tech you all have, or have experienced the beneficial effects of, unknowingly. Those of you with large objects from home have me to thank for that transport system. The Evokers used in the arena? Me again. As well as a fair amount of tweaking and perfecting your COMPs and watches you received. I do hope you manage some degree of appreciation, as crafting devices to fit such small beings was incredibly painstaking for someone like myself. Working on nanomachines at this size isn't easy. Now, I know you organics have short attention spans, but do try and keep up, because I hate to repeat myself..."

"I suppose it's an unfortunate eventuality that some number of you will somehow manage to break something. If that happens, you may contact me about repairs, but I am usually quite busy, and I'm not going to be happy about having to deal with the consequences of your carelessness. However, if it becomes necessary, my workshop is in the Cancer district."

"And with Brainstorm's explanation, I suppose it is my cue to go next. Permit me to introduce myself..."

"Now then, as it was explained, when the Seven of us arrived here, we found out we had been expected, just like you. Unlike you, however, while they knew we were coming...they had little to no where we'd come from. Let's just say it has been quite a learning experience for both sides and leave it at that." He gave them a small smile. Ahh the misunderstandings that had happened...even amongst themselves.

"We wandered around blindly during the first week. Not just to adjust from our worlds to this one, but, quite frankly, we had no idea what to do! Fortunately, a few weeks later, the Three Wise Men appeared and aided us to understand the nature of Persona. Each of them were knowledgeable in the subject. You'll be able to speak with one of them once he's done...with personal things involving family...but that isn't our concern, isn't it? Let's go on with what we've learned so far."

He moved his hand on his watch and a series of images flashed in front.

"Persona can be called forth in various ways. So far our knowledge extends into three methods; the first is a blast of energy from your soul that gives form to your inner Persona. That one will com naturally to you. The second, is made using this..."

His took something from the nearby podium and held it into the air.

"You might think this is a normal handgun, but it is actually an Evoker. It can also be used to bring out your Persona. By giving you a feeling of stress and danger, which can also bring out your Persona naturally, it jump starts your summoning. However, we tend to encourage using the normal summoning method. The device was perfected by Brainstorm, Hazama, the Wisemen and myself. We created it to aid the police force summon their Persona faster during riots but recently...it's even become popular during Persona Duels."

"...But I'm sure you'll find out about those in the city soon enough, what with their ridiculous popularity. We shalln't dwell on those." He put the gun down. "The final method uses arcana cards. You can summon more than your inner Persona, although I am sure this is completely new information to you. Do not worry, you'll learn it soon enough like we have. To do so...you'll need to gain more. I believe next week is when the Velvet room will appear again according to our calculations, Miss Mcgonagall?"

"That is correct."

"Well then!" The man continued on. "We can explain that in due time. Now let's go into something really interesting. Did you notice how you have items from your homeworld with you? Consider yourselves lucky, we didn't have that luxury. It was only through our preparations that we were able to do this. You see, when a soul enters this world, they are still tied to their old world by a special strand. Normal users can't see it, but ahh!...Those like myself who Intel more than fight, well, our Persona allow us to see them. By combining our technology and magic, we devised a system which grabs those things which are near and dear to your heart. Just how we did this would require a few days of explanation, ergo I will spare you the details for now. Those that wish to know more can come to my office later. In any case...you're welcome."

The man shuffled his hands, and grinned. Obviously he had been waiting to explain to them the next part. It was brief and short.

"As for the strands, considering they are your passport to your old homeworld, so to speak, your anchor to your life...we've named them..."

"Destiny Strings."

"Don't worry, you will not be able to see them right away. It took me a week before I could grasp the strings to become visible. Of course there were only ten of us, so therein the challenge....

Not that there's that much to see here currently..." he sighed, exasperated in a way that only a man of his caliber could do (and yet it was so delightfully British) "Is this really what we'll have to be working with? We already have Orpheus who--"

"I BEG YOU PARDON?!"

"Oh you know exactly what I mean. Talking about in that exaggerated manner of yours--"

"Really, if you two are going to continue blathering and arguing like true imbeciles," McGonagall spoke in the middle, coldly, "let someone else speak up. At this rate, we'll be here all night and it is a full moon..."

The two men glared at each other for a second before Q finished, adjusting his tie.

" Yes, well....I do not think of myself as a fool, thank you very much, but there is truth in your words. Ciel, if you please?"

"Okay! I guess it's my turn then!"

The petite girl gave the assembly a small bow. Despite the amount of people before her, she didn't seem the least bit phased. A natural leader, if there was one.

"There is much to discuss." Her fingers moved over her watch and a 3D map of the city appeared before them, glowing green shapes with markings over each district. You might notice a few areas are still in the dark. "This is what we have of the city...so far. Unfortunately, many places still allude us. Hinoto-Ri is vast, and there are a number of areas in each distinct that are currently too dangerous to enter. Those restricted areas are protected by the police force to keep the population out. We hope to finish mapping them out as soon as we can...carefully."

"Regardless, let us look at what we have about each district, one by one."

"Now, are there any questions?"

[OOC - You can start your own threads, speak amongst yourself with the new information or just ask questions to the assembled cast]

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Is this where my journey is to begin? Truly?

[...Well. She couldn't have picked a better place, to be honest. So many new faces -- so little time. Despite the fact she doesn't seem to care about all the thoughtfulness put into this little explanation - going so far as to shrug halfway through and start to look around at the rest of the people drawn here, instead of at the helpful people who have been here much longer than her - she is listening, and will be happy to display what she's picked up should she be quizzed on the material.

...Otherwise, she'll be grasping the hands of various people around her. Because that's how you begin social links, correct? By being friendly.]

I am Elizabeth, and it is my pleasure to make your acquaintance.

..Hello, Elizabeth.

_{[may he have his hands back]}

It's only polite to give your name in return, you know.

[no]

Oh!

_{[A beat. Maybe if he gives it he will be in possession of his own hands again.]}

It's Ryu, 1/8192.

[a firm shake -- and yes, she'll let him have his hands back.]

What does the number stand for, if I may be so bold to ask?

[Well that sure was a long and somewhat confusing presentation that he's still trying to wrap his head aro wait someone is holding his hand when did this happen why.

Oh, it's a girl.

And she's polite! There's nothing wrong with being social when they're all in the same situation like this. Right.]

... You too, Elizabeth-san! I'm Aoba.

[so is she just going to keep holding onto him. this is kind of awkward.]

[yes she is

physical contact is necessary!!]

You seem confused about the information given by our predecessors. Perhaps I could help clear up a few things? I was once an... informant of such things, you could say.

[wow...

elizabeth-san do you like touching little boys??]

Ah, that's very kind of you! Then, could you explain 'Personas' again to me? Q-san was a little too complex for me.

[who knows?]

Personas are pieces of your soul you can call forth. They are given shape, based on what pat they come from, although ordinarily people can only call upon one. Those of the Fool Arcana have a wild card ability that allows them to summon forth many, many more Personas.

They can be summoned by destroying a tarot card, by using what is known as an Evoker, or by being in such danger it forces itself out through the body's will to survive.

[...That's simple enough, right?]

There are also two types of Personas - Combat and Intel. Intels typically sit back and provide the others with support, while Combat fight. My Thanatos, in example, is a combat-based. He's rather powerful.

[*part

well, that sure was a detailed and long explanation.]e

E-eh...

I think the idea that my Persona is part of my soul is the weirdest part. I mean... is it separate from me? Forcing out part of who I am just seems a little...

[Unnatural?]

at least you didn't ask theo he's a windbag

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-04 12:48 (UTC) - Expand

yes but i don't mind drowning in words if it's peace

endears - 2012-09-04 18:22 (UTC) - Expand

adorable

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-05 12:15 (UTC) - Expand

i know peace is but what am i

endears - 2012-09-05 16:41 (UTC) - Expand

adorable uwu

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-05 17:50 (UTC) - Expand

i know nipples is but what am i

endears - 2012-09-05 22:38 (UTC) - Expand

you! are! adorable! dammit!

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-05 22:44 (UTC) - Expand

so, who's dammit?

endears - 2012-09-05 22:49 (UTC) - Expand

YOU

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-08 16:06 (UTC) - Expand

what about narukami-san

endears - 2012-09-08 21:09 (UTC) - Expand

what about him

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-10 00:14 (UTC) - Expand

something

endears - 2012-09-10 01:28 (UTC) - Expand

he's strong

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-10 21:51 (UTC) - Expand

unlike you

endears - 2012-09-11 01:56 (UTC) - Expand

fight me

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-11 13:35 (UTC) - Expand

okay sure

endears - 2012-09-11 21:34 (UTC) - Expand

punches

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-12 01:11 (UTC) - Expand

knifes

endears - 2012-09-12 01:49 (UTC) - Expand

wowow little boy i am a being of power (tm) u think that'll hurt me ???

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-12 13:51 (UTC) - Expand

gurrrrrrrl i got two omnipotent orbs in my pants

endears - 2012-09-12 21:10 (UTC) - Expand

wow gross

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-12 22:16 (UTC) - Expand

you don't mean that

endears - 2012-09-12 23:22 (UTC) - Expand

i do

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-13 11:51 (UTC) - Expand

2bad

endears - 2012-09-13 20:38 (UTC) - Expand

2sad

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-13 21:16 (UTC) - Expand

lik ur lyfe

endears - 2012-09-14 02:25 (UTC) - Expand

no urs

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-14 11:46 (UTC) - Expand

urs!!

endears - 2012-09-15 02:38 (UTC) - Expand

u R s !!

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-15 21:55 (UTC) - Expand

i am s?

endears - 2012-09-15 23:22 (UTC) - Expand

s is for SO ADORABLE

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-15 23:36 (UTC) - Expand

i'd prefer it as sadist!

endears - 2012-09-16 21:52 (UTC) - Expand

absolutely not!

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-16 22:41 (UTC) - Expand

but it's more accurate!

endears - 2012-09-16 23:38 (UTC) - Expand

u weirdo

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-17 00:26 (UTC) - Expand

it's kyaa

endears - 2012-09-17 02:30 (UTC) - Expand

it's GET LOST

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-19 01:35 (UTC) - Expand

now that's just rude

endears - 2012-09-20 00:51 (UTC) - Expand

you're just rude

guidemethroughit - 2012-09-21 03:12 (UTC) - Expand

nope the rudest

endears - 2012-09-21 22:20 (UTC) - Expand

shut up!

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--!

[ > You seem to have spied a familiar blue hat waving through the rest of the crowd.
> Could it be...?

> ... you quickly make your way after her, reaching out to gently tap her shoulder, once you are near enough. (... though you're quick to put your hands back in your pockets afterwards.) ][ > But you smile just a little, because even if you didn't expect it, you are glad to see her. ]

[> Elizabeth turns to see who is --
> .......
> She smiles, although there is something a little sad behind it.]

What a surprise this is. I thought your journey was over.

[> ...Not that she isn't happy to see him.
> But doesn't that make her own a little pointless?
> Well, such thoughts can get stuffed.]

I did, too... but... I guess it's time for a new one for all of us.

[ And after reassurance from Philemon that his own world was more or less on pause for him (he thinks but it's hard to be certain, with the way the masked man talks...), he can't entirely say he minds it. Even if it only winds up being for a little while, having another chance to live doesn't seem so bad, even if it's... strange. ]

I wonder if Lord Philemon will once again use this power to settle his bet with the Crawling Chaos. [...another time, another place; she had only heard of it, not experienced it. It had certainly sounded like it, but then again --

She's not longer part of the Velvet Room, but she still has some reservations against comment badly on Lord Philemon.]

In any case, it is a relief to see you once more. [A pause, because she's thinking of Erebus.] I am sure all is well back in the sea of the soul as well. Lord Philemon would not let a world be destroyed... I believe.

Ah, no. I think he... said as much when I asked him if things would be okay back home. ... he's not very direct.

[ But there's something that pinged him more than the allusion to Erebus because it's more relevant to things now. A bet. The idea of them all being brought here to settle a bet. ]

But -- what bet does he have?

[ He also wants to know what else Elizabeth knows about the man to call him 'Lord'... But that can wait. One question at a time.]

aight c:

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warning COULD BE A WILD THEODORE RUNNING AROUND THESE PARTS you could get tagged

you're both beautiful people

we try our best

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how wonderful

hi reigns

sup abubububububoners

nm just trying not to die

you love yourself some words don't you

no I don't know why I did this tag in second person, but oh well. :3

it's all right!!

oh wow geeze - I must have typoed the html, because the comment ate Minato's greeting. o.O Oh well.

it's okay -- i'm sorry that html is against you

aha it's my typo. c: But all he said was 'Elizabeth' anyway, so s'all good.

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