WEEK 0 MINGLE

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POPULATION: 37

Good morning, starshines. It is another beautiful day here on the base and it’s the start of a new week!

After the events of the day before and the meet and greet provided by four new Avatars, you may find yourself wondering how you can get in touch with them again. Fear not. One look at your handy dandy cell phone will reveal eight new contacts added to your directory. Feel free to shoot them a message. You may be surprised.

But before you get too far, perhaps it’s worth checking out the base once more. Those locked rooms from the days before have been unlocked, free for exploration. In addition, should occupants visit the central elevator they will find the elevator in working order (and flame-free) and that a new floor has opened. Take a look, familiarize yourself, and make yourself comfortable. Life on the base is a happy place.

And speaking of happiness…it’s funny. For the rest of the week, all who reside on the base will be inflicted with little feelings of hope and happiness, a belief that they can manifest almost anything. This week, all will discover that any mundane thing they hope for will be at their disposal...though do be careful. Those small wishes may come to fruition in ways you don't expect. For example, wishing for a year's supply of sushi may net you one astronomically large sushi roll. An eyeshadow palette may provide you with samples of actual colored eyelids. And a punching bag could be mistaken for a bag full of confetti instead.

May all your hopes and dreams come true, everyone.

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[kokytos]

[ Huh! He is increasingly starting to suspect the creature of being lifeless. He glances over at Douman instead, holding a hand out as he speaks and introduces himself in the same line. ]

Your company? Steven, by the way. Don't think we've formally met.

[commedia]

[Douman puts their cup down to shake Steven's hand. Its a good firm grip! Mind the sharp, sharp nails.]

Ashiya Douman. A pleasure to meet your acquaintance, Steven. The one you referred to earlier...that's Akimitsu-dono.

[kokytos]

The pleasure is mine. [ Nice manicure Douman, where you go to get that? ]

I'm afraid I'm unfamiliar with the name. Are they sentient?

[commedia]

[hell :)]

Ah, well. Sentient? This is the form of Akimitsu-dono's spirit. But currently, he's decided to have himself a good nap, it seems. It might have to do with this place we're in, perhaps.

[kokytos]

[ hey you know what thats fair. steven's probably going down there sometime so you got a referral code i can use or somethin ]

Huh. So he's usually more animated, is it... like a puppet housing a spirit?

Impressive that they can cut something like that off.

[commedia]

[yeah sure here is this 50% off coupon and its on fire]

Yes, something like that. After my abilities were taken away...this humble priest doesn't feel like they're surprised by much, anymore.

[kokytos]

[ aw sick sweet shit

He blinks once, considering. ]

A priest, are you. Religious, then?

[commedia]

I am a faithful follower of Buddha, if that is what you're asking.

[kokytos]

Oh, yes, that would make sense. [ Given the very Japanese names and all. He does recall Japan being a primarily Buddhist and Shintoist nation. ]

I'm familiar with some religion myself, though I've never had much time to learn about Buddhism in particular.

[commedia]

That's quite alright. And I'm not here to convert you, or anything. Hehe.

[A smile.]

Either way, its good to find one who's familiar with such things. We all come from different worlds, it seems.

[kokytos]

[ He smiles a little, faintly, right back at you. ]

I think it'd be difficult to try to convert me anyways -- I don't have all that time to dedicate to religious activities, you know?

[ As for the different worlds bit, yeah. He's kind of realized. ]

Found no one else who's had a hand at being religious yet?

[commedia]

One doesn't need to devote large portions of time to that sort of thing, though? But, hm, its your choice.

[Anyone else religious? Probably, they're the only one here.]

I don't think so. Its...not really a place for that. As much as it pains me to admit.

[kokytos]

You'd be surprised by how demanding Catholics get. [ A jab... humour? ]

I guess being religious wouldn't really give you here -- then again, I don't think a lot of people who are deeply religious would sign up to, ah, "indulge".

[commedia]

Indulging is something quite...

[A pause, as their eyes flick away.]

Its seen as something quite sinful. It's true.

[kokytos]

At risk of sounding quite ignorant, I'm admittedly very unfamiliar with the rules of Buddhism.

Catholicism, though, is very harsh the way I learned it. Sins are taboo, temptations of the Devil. Things that would bar you from Heaven and land you in Hell.

So it stands to wonder if I'm surrounded by Devils, here in this place.

[commedia]

It is an interpretation that seems to be harsher than most, that is true. A land made for nothing but eternal punishment for sinners...

[And a little smirk.]

Are you saying we are all demons, Steven? Are you one?

[kokytos]

I didn't say that.

But I can't deny I've dealt with them plenty.

[commedia]

...

You've dealt with demons? Which ones?

[kokytos]

[ You're so concerning. Unfortunately Steven plays head to head. ]

Of all kinds.

The very literal ones, like what you think you'd see in Biblical illustrations, straight from hell.
The ones that appear innocuous on the outside but hide their nature like wolves in sheep's skin.
The intangible ones that reside in the core of all humanity.

Are you thinking of a specific example?

[commedia]

That's quite a number. One would wonder if your profession is cursed, for having to deal with so many of those...

[And a shake of the head.]

Demons also come in various guises as far as I am aware. Most aren't even proper demons, but what humanity refers them to. And of course, there are the ones that look ever so human, but aren't...hm. Perhaps they're the most dangerous of all? Who knows.

[kokytos]

Oh, it's definitely cursed. [ THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SUGARCOATING IT, HIS LIFE SUCKS. ] But it all comes in a day's work, if it means saving good lives.

But at its core, it doesn't matter what you are. You could be a demon and still genial -- you could be very human and be rotten to the core.

I've learned that well over my life.

[commedia]

...

[Douman leans onto their hand, appraising Steven for a long, good moment.]

A refreshing outlook. Of course, things can't be so black and white. Tell me...what job requires blood and ice magic?

[Yeah, they did some reading on those profiles.]

[kokytos]

[ ...

God damn it, those stupid profiles. Which stupid bozo wrote up his? ]

So you're one of the people who actually studied those profiles, unlike a majority.
Would you let it go if I summarized it as vampire hunting and trying to keep the city from falling apart into itself?

[commedia]

I like to do reading in my spare time, ahaha!

[Look at this grin.]

But...yes, yes. Vampire hunting? You do realize one is less likely to let such things pass by when they're intriguing to begin with? For one thing, vampires aren't typically problems in any regular city.

[kokytos]

[ He can match easygoing conversation tit for tat, even if it does ever so subtly have that vibe under it. Steven shrugs. ]

I suppose I can't blame you -- it's good to make a habit out of reading.

Is it really fair grounds to tell me that as if vampires are such an odd problem though, when I believe you yourself had some unusual, supernatural-related abilities? [ He will not address "jingling". Or Hedonism EX for that matter even though that one really really stood out. ]