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etrayalogs2025-02-14 10:41 am
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Entry tags:
- !mingle log,
- arcane: caitlyn kiramman,
- arcane: vander,
- baldurs gate: shadowheart,
- batman wfa: jason todd,
- dc comics: damian wayne,
- detroit become human: connor,
- detroit become human: hank anderson,
- dimension 20: gorgug thistlespring,
- er: robert romano,
- ff7 ever crisis: sephiroth,
- final fantasy vii: cloud strife,
- final fantasy xiv: gaia,
- final fantasy xvi: barnabas tharmr,
- final fantasy xvi: cidolfus telamon,
- genshin impact: kaeya alberich,
- ice age: manny,
- jl gods and monsters: kirk langstrom,
- little mushroom: an zhe,
- mad max: furiosa,
- mad max: max rockatansky,
- marvel comics: dylan brock,
- marvel comics: felicia hardy,
- mcu: peter parker,
- nier: lars,
- original: shelley lang,
- penny dreadful: vanessa ives,
- person of interest: harold finch,
- person of interest: john reese,
- person of interest: sameen shaw,
- remnant 2: the custodian,
- the sandman: hob gadling,
- xmcu: laura,
- ✘ identity v: ithaqua,
- ✘ the magicians: quentin coldwater
FEBRUARY MINGLE
WHO: Everyone!
WHEN: February 14th - March
WHERE: Etraya
WHAT: The arrival of newcomers, a mini mission, and some new city features!
NOTES\WARNINGS:
WHEN: February 14th - March
WHERE: Etraya
WHAT: The arrival of newcomers, a mini mission, and some new city features!
NOTES\WARNINGS:
 ⏵ arrival ⏴ Welcome to Etraya! Arrival goes as expected - characters awaken on hospital beds and are offered an explanation of their situation: that they have arrived in the city of Etraya, and they are their world's only hope. They are welcome to wander the hospital if they would like to - the upper floors are mostly empty, full of pristine hallways and numerous rooms filled with supplies, cots, and things one would expect from a relatively average 21st-century hospital. In the hospital's lobby are several party tables set out with miscellaneous baked goods: croissants, cookies, breads, cake slices, as well as tea and coffee to accompany them - or hot chocolate, for those who are opposed to the other offerings. Outside the hospital, the last remnants of snow are melting in the sunlight as the weather begins to warm up. It's still chilly enough one might want to put on a coat, but not so cold a jacket is necessary for wandering around without freezing off one's fingers. We hope you enjoy your stay.  ⏵ heroes return ⏴ As the Quantum Rail train glides to a halt, returning passengers step out onto familiar ground - the train station, right where they had initially begun their mission. When exiting the station, their earpieces vibrate, indicating the automatic download of a detailed map which highlights key locations, transit paths, and notable landmarks. As Aurora promised, she had been working on a few renovations around Etraya! A sleek trolley system now winds through Etraya, following clearly marked pathways through the city bubble to make travel across the city smoother. However, the trolley only moves one way, eternally following the loop Aurora has set it on. And because of this, it takes six hours to complete it's loop all the way around. Don't miss your stop! Pets and animals have been returned to their usual preferred areas, some awaiting the arrival of their owners, and others keeping to themselves in the forested areas throughout Etraya. Beyond the small upgrades, things seem relatively unchanged - until one familiar sign catches the eye. One marked by four vertical lines, methodically crossed out one by one: the final slash has now been drawn through. The tally is complete. What it indicates has yet to be made clear, but it has to mean something, right? No one would go through the effort of making an ominous-sounding sign without following through.  ⏵ love in the air ⏴ This Valentines Day, Aurora and the companion bots have opted to try something a little different: they have scattered mystery valentines across the city. Hidden within mailboxes, tucked into cafe menus, slipped under doors, on the outside of high windows for those wall-crawlers to spot. There are countless of these little slips of papers, strewn throughout the city. And within each valentine, is a challenge or gesture to complete. Please feel free to make these up yourselves as long as they fit in with the theme! Some examples include:
While not mandatory, completing five tasks will earn an individual an additional ten points to use towards anything they would like! Each little Valentine is signed "Your Secret Admirer. ♡", and some of them may even be addressed to specific individuals. Don't be surprised, Eddie, if you see one or two that are specifically addressed to you lurking around your collection of chicken friends! And while most of these are harmless, some of the valentines cards come with effects for those who come into contact with the paper. Perhaps they thought it was a piece of garbage, or were just kicking it out of the way rather than intending on taking part. It doesn't matter! They get to join in on the fun, too. Heart Eyes - your pupils literally turn into hearts for a few hours, making it hard to focus on anything other than things (or people) you find attractive. Love-Struck Stammer - You can only speak in poetic compliments or romantic declarations, regardless of whom you're speaking to. Chocolate Bliss - Everything feels good. Simple. Easy. As if there's nothing in the world to concern yourself with. You feel happy, without any concerns or worry. Rose-Tinted Vision - everything looks soft and romantic, as if you're in a romance novel. You know the ones. Magnetic Attraction - regardless of what you had been doing, you suddenly find yourself unable to leave the side of the person closest to you. Had you been eating chocolates while walking down the street? Well, have fun getting stuck to the guy who'd been out for a jog! Serenade Syndrome - you find it impossible to resist the urge to sing your words, turning all conversations into love ballads. Heartstrings - A thread appears, connecting you to someone close by who you share many similarities too. Perhaps you had never met this person before, but the threads tied around your pinky fingers that refuse to let go until you allow yourself to open up to them clearly means you should be a little more familiar with them. Love is in the air—or maybe just a bit of well-intended chaos! 💕 Welcome back from the mission, and welcome to Etraya for our newcomers! We've tried to keep this log simple for an easy introduction, as well as some downtime for our mission-goers who worked hard to solve the Quantum Rail mystery. There is something else going on, but. . . well, no one seems to know what! The computer that had been on the lower floor of the hospital is now missing, and Aurora may seem a little flustered as she flits around Etraya, in search of something. For all questions relating to this log, please refer to the mod queries comment. All other questions can be directed to the FAQ. |
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He rubs the bridge of his nose briefly, eyes closed. Henry obviously meant well, perhaps more than most he's encountered, so many simply accepted that he was what he was and didn't question whether or not he needed a caretaker or someone concerned for him. "...It would be easier, I think, if you didn't though. I don't know what to do with you otherwise. You're not a scientist, you're not my handlers. What is my expected behavior?"
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Henry has enough awareness to be a little embarrassed that he's losing an argument with someone much younger than himself. It isn't even much of an argument if he thinks about it. Rather, it's just wanting to have permission to be able to worry about him. If he can't get that much, wouldn't that be stifling for Sephiroth?
"Expected behavior?" He repeats the phrase as he dashes the other thoughts to the side. A second passes before he tries to put it into words. "You just be you... okay? You don't have to be anything else. I..."
Right.
"I just want to be allowed to worry."
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Everyone expected something, didn't they? The expectation that if the science department or the director of SOLDIER kept tabs on him, he was to return their care with his life if necessary. "Not even an oath of loyalty?" Not that many asked for that, but it was minor on the scale of expectations...
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Does that sound like knight stuff?
His eyes jerk to the side involuntarily as he isn't sure what that means. He felt his shoulders drop as soon as he looked away; worrying that he came off as suspicious versus confused. Scratching the side of his face, he looks back at Sephiroth before nodding.
"There really is nothing else."
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Nobody 'just worried' about a bioengineered weapon. Never mind a civilian. Civilians knew the military was duty bound to help under all circumstances, even if Henry's behavior was odd in that respect maybe it was just trying to.. get around the usual.
Or.. something. He's not sure. "I still would prefer not, but as I have no ability to control minds.. I suppose I can't really stop you..?"
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"I guess not." He decides to settle on Sephiroth can't stop him from worrying. "To me... you're not what people said you are... or told you that you are... you're just... someone I know... and yeah."
Henry lets out a small, frustrated sigh. What he wanted to say sounded better in his head but as he starts to hear his own words aloud, he stumbles and gets nervous about what he's saying. Still, he hopes he conveys what he means.
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Was he different than the things behind the wall? Mostly. He wasn't prone to trying to eat anyone .. as yet anyway, but kill? That he was good at. That could be inevitable. But he couldn't actually stop Henry from making this particular terrible decision. "Please at least TRY to keep it in mind."
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"Right... you'll grow up one day." His chin nods. "But right now... you're still a cub. Still, I'll keep it in mind. I don't intend to worry about you when you're an adult." He offers a brief smile, before his lips slide back into its neutral line.
He met a child that would one day grow up to be a serial killer. But he didn't sense any violent or insanity from that child. Should he be unkind to that younger version simply because the older is a murderer? He doesn't think so. The kid was innocent and hadn't done anything yet. Henry isn't sure if it was the right decision to be kind, but he doesn't regret it.
But he doubts the situation is as dire as that one. To him, it sounds like a lot of people were filling Sephiroth's head with terrible ideas about himself. It made him a little sad. Someone should try to tell him that he's still growing and still allowed to make mistakes. Someone should say something kind to him. Doesn't everyone need that?
"Anyway... thank you for worrying... you're a real considerate cub." This metaphor is getting weird, and he decides to drop it now.