❙ INTRO MINGLE (SUSUKINO)

[worldfraction]

[ It's early morning when the characters automatically come to, and they'll find themselves in the inns of either Akihabara or Susukino as if waking up from a very restful sleep. Even if their origin wasn't the Japanese server, they've somehow found themselves here anyway!

Suddenly in the body of their avatars it might be a bit difficult to get around at first depending on their configuration, but when they leave their respective buildings they'll notice that the cities seem livelier than they usually are, filled to the brim with People of the Land (who curiously, seem more responsive than usual), as well as having various food booths with a wide assortment (though tasteless) set up.

On closer inspection, one peculiarity is that all guild data has been wiped clean (while everything else is left untouched), and it's up to them whether or not they reestablish their guild or not and claim a new guild hall.

Characters are free from now on to do as they wish! Attempt a dungeon? Contact a friend? The choice is yours! Feel free to play out random encounters and/or People of the Land at your own discretion. If you want to timeskip into a week to skip all the formalities as well, you're more than welcome to, just put a note somewhere in your intro! Be sure to familiarize yourself with the setting before posting as well. ]

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[wagasas]

option a; right after!

[While many people are freaking out over the new developments, Shiro stretches with his hands over his head. He whistles as he walks down the streets, seeming distracted. His umbrella (why does he have an umbrella rather than a staff though???? Joke weapon I guess-) is resting on his shoulder, and he seems to be taking it rather well.

It's only because in real life he doesn't have this kind of freedom, and in a way, it's nice to be able to explore again.

Feel free to chastise him for not taking this seriously at all----as he's really not.]

option b; a while after

Ehh... [His voice comes out tired as he lays slumped over a short wall. He appears tired, honestly, but after a moment of silence, his stomach rumbles.

He's hungry.]

I wonder where to look... [He rolls over, off onto the floor as he tries to stand. Maybe some kind Samaritan will help this newbie?!?!]

[silencethelance]

[Whoa. What happened to this guy?

Tatsumi blinks as he watched him, not quite certain what he's doing until he hears the rumble of his stomach. Ah... so that's what.

Well, he's probably not going to be very happy when he finds out the teensy problem with the food around here. Still, he seems to be weak from hunger, and while Tatsumi has a policy not to get involved with dangerous or suspicious people, he's not heartless.

So, after debating for a short while, he sighs and opens his inventory for a peach before approaching.

Shiro might find a Swashbuckler hovering above him with an outstretched hand holding a peach, hoping the action is enough for him to understand.]

[wagasas]

[With his eyes closed he doesn't really take notice of the approaching person - not until the light gets blocked anyway. His eyes slowly open, blinking in confusion... until he sees the peach anyway.]

Is that for me?

[He lets one hand reach up for the peach, the other slowly moving to push himself up. Maybe he's not as weak as he's playing up to being, but he does feel pretty exhausted with so little food inside him.]

[silenceofthelance]

[He nods at that, dropping the peach into his hand before pulling back. He starts going through his inventory again to look for a notebook and a pen-- two things he had to purchase considering his situation, before he starts scribbling. Whether or not he's eating the peach while that happens, Tatsumi doesn't pay heed. Instead, he finishes up and shows him the writing once he's done.]

You looked like you were starving.

[wagasas]

[He bites into the peach, but he also watches Tatsumi curiously when he starts scribbling something down instead.

He ends up leaning up a bit, trying to peek--so when he's shown anyway, he blinks.]

Eh? Can't you talk?

[Thankfully he swallowed the peach before speaking.]

[silenceofthelance]

[He shakes his head, though it's really not a topic he'd rather discuss as to why. (Rather, he's not sure why he still can't talk, and it's a little disheartening because he was hoping it would work here, but he won't mention that either.) Instead, he uses the pad to draw a peach on the side of the same message, then the word "ok?" and then points to him, before giving a thumbs up. Good?]

[wagasas]

[How... weird. He blinks, but thankfully the question is distracting enough, if only because it reminds him how hungry he's been.]

It's delicious~

[But maybe not enough... if he wanted to be greedy.]

[silencethelance]

[Well, that's good news at least. Considering he doesn't say he's hungry anymore, Tatsumi just assumes the peach is fine. Either way, his inventory was a collection of tasteless things, so offering anything else wouldn't have been any more satisfying.

Though, for him not to pick up food on his own. That's unusual, even for a game setting. Did he realize it was tasteless and just forewent it? That might be it. Hmm... no, that doesn't sound right. If one was hungry, they'd force it right? Unless they're picky.

He flips the page, using the back this time to write before showing it to him.]

Are you a new player?

b!

[phlegmatically]

[good samaritan to the rescue!? sakura was just about ready to walk past shiro when she watches him roll onto the floor a few paces away. while she doesn't quite have an incentive to help him, considering the situation, leaving strangers collapsed on the ground alone would leave a bad taste in her mouth... so she approaches him quietly.]

... are you alright? [she doesn't lend him a hand, but at least the concern is there...!?]

[wagasas]

[Is he alright? It's a question he has to keep asking himself honestly. He hasn't felt the problems of getting used to a new body, not really, but his memories are a mess from back home to begin with. He just remembers his name. His name and a telephone number, and an address. 2/3 of those things are worthless to him now as well.

Still, a warm smile forms on his face, albeit a little tired.]

Heh, just a little tired. You wouldn't happen to have anything to eat, would you?

[For someone who is starving and tired he probably says that a bit too sing-song like, but there we go.]

[phlegmatically]

[while she shows no sign of being bothered of his seemingly somewhat carefree persona, she furrows her eyebrows at the mention of eating. after a moment of deliberation, she opens up her inventory and pulls out an apple, holding it out to him silently.]

Here.

[wagasas]

Ah- [A smile lights up his face now, as he cups his hands in front of himself, aiming it so she can drop the apple right into his waiting fingertips.] You saved me!

[That might be a bit dramatic, but whatever-]

This place is tougher than I thought it would be, haha.

[phlegmatically]

[a small shrug as she drops the apple into his hands.] It didn't really cost much. You're welcome.

It's hard to be prepared for something that should happen only in fiction. Most of the food tastes awful. [and that's the worst part of it all, obviously!!]

[wagasas]

[A small, short laugh follows.]

Mm. I don't really want to get used to it either.

B!

[watching_seven]

[The atmosphere in the city has been a little scary, but that hasn't stopped Maciel from going about things. Since he has no answers, nor did anyone else appear to, in regards to what had happened, he figures it's best to focus on things he can do.

...like panic when he sees someone slumped over in such a way. Funny that he hadn't reacted the same way when he first found himself stuck in a game!]

Uwah! A-are you okay???

[After some brief flailing, the sorcerer rushes over towards the other young man.]

[wagasas]

[While he stays laid out on the ground, Shiro waves his hand about - rather aimlessly, honestly.]

I think so, I think so-- [But then he casts a sheepish look up in Maciel's direction.]

My inventory is empty.

[HINT, HINT, he wants food!]

[watching_seven]

E-eh?

[He looks down almost cluelessly.]

Empty? Why is it empty..?

[Oh wait, but more importantly-]

What do you need?

[wagasas]

Heh heh... I'm new here. [SUCKS TO BE HIM TO BE HONEST.

no really-]

If you have any food... [He smiles up at him, looking pretty hopeful.]

[watching_seven]

Oh!

[Joined just when the game's expansion was launched, then? Oh dear, what bad timing.]

-yes, of course! Um, one moment...

[He pulls up his inventory, poking awkwardly at the translucent screen. Shortly after, he holds out a slice of cake. It looks delicious!!]

Here you are!

[wagasas]

[He had the worst timing, obviously... But he also hasn't let it get him down. He was introduced to this, so he might as well enjoy what he can.

Starving isn't something he particularly enjoys though. Sigh.]

Thanks~! [He tilts his head and slowly pushes himself into a position to eat it... only when he bites down it really doesn't ... taste of much.




Huh.]

[watching_seven]

[His smile wavers. Oh. Then it's the cake too? He was kind of hoping that wouldn't be the case, which is probably why he'd been holding off eating any of his dessert items.]

...it doesn't taste like anything either, does it?

b. I'M SORRY I'M LATE

[combative]

Do you need...

[ He starts asking if he needed anything when he noticed that username.

ICHIGEN-SAMA TOLD HIM ABOUT YOU!!! ]

sssh it's a sandbox for a reason (blush)

[wagasas]

[Need what exactly Kuroh???? More words?!?! Maybe.

He blinks, shielding his eyes from the light as he looks up.]

...Huh?

[combative]

[ SHUT UP. ]

You're him.

[ WORDS ARE NOT NEEDED. ]

[wagasas]

[NONE OF THIS IS MAKING SENSE!

excuse him for being 100% confused-]

Eh...? Did I do something?

[Kuroh he's lying tiredly on the floor is this really the best time, really?!]