MAY MINGLE

[etrayamods]

WHO: Everyone!
WHEN: May 17th-31st
WHERE: On Etraya
WHAT: A mingle log!
NOTES\WARNINGS: N/A, please note any needed warnings in threads.

⏵ a hero's return ⏴ As champions exit the Labyrinth, they’ll find that their environment has gone through some fairly drastic changes. Where there used to be larger bodies of water is now thinner rivers going through land; the amount of bridges connecting landmasses has decreased, given what had been individual islands are now much more connected. In addition, Etraya is significantly more green; flowers bloom, birds chirp cheerfully, and there are numerous additional species of insects, mammals, and aquatic creatures throughout the lands. Baby foxes roam through forested areas, bees pollinate the flowers to spread them more thoroughly around the inhabited areas, and it feels brighter. Or perhaps that’s just in comparison to how the Labyrinth had been. There are more areas to explore, new facilities, animals, and Etraya feels significantly more settled than it had before. Aurora’s promise of renovations had been true. And if one looks up, they may notice a city bubble visible on the closest planet that hadn't been visible before. ⏵ coffee break ⏴ After hearing Clarke’s suggestion, Aurora sets up a new cafe close to the apartment complex, and sends out notices to individuals with mandatory coffee hour times listed for them to come to Corrine's Cafe and make a few friends. While the note does state that it is mandatory, there will be no follow-up from Aurora nor the companion bots to ensure those who receive notes do show. Given this is Aurora trying to take suggestions in mind and see how successful they are among the citizens of Etraya, however, following directives may not be a terrible idea. It's up like a modern-day, smaller cafe. One walks in through the front door, and is greeted by a companion bot behind the counter who offers a wave of their hand and a friendly “Welcome! Let me know when you’re ready to order”. The menu offers lattes, mochas, espresso, black coffee, several different kinds of teas, and a few drinks that are a little odd to find in a cafe; ale, canned sodas and coffees, numerous bottles of wine, but only pinot noir. Soft music plays in the background, impossible to place but it sounds as if it may be based on tracks that were popular in the early 90s. Tables and booths are set up to seat two to four, with packets of sugar and small containers of creamer set out towards the middle. There are charging stations set up at every table, which may seem strange considering phones and laptops aren’t widely available, but Aurora’s doing her best. There are also a few bookshelves full of the classics, a few historical fiction, and several written by H.P. Lovecraft. Each seat has a placard in front of it, with a name, and a ‘fun fact’. One might say “Hello! My name is Joe, and I like to paint!” Another may say “Hi, I’m Jill! My sister died tragically in front of me and I’ve never gotten over it.” ⏵ new horizons ⏴ Several of the new bridges found in Etraya now have signs posted just outside of them, and on those signs is a QR code that the earpiece’s HUD can scan. Scanning this with the HUD will bring up a scavenger hunt, listing several items and circling areas where they can be found. Some of these objects will be obvious: find Corrine at Corrine’s Cafe - the companion bot who runs the counter, find a delicious meal at Bangsan Market, break into S.T.A.R Labs, or find room 87 at Point Blanc Academy. Some will be less obvious, like locating a bat, becoming friends with an archer, find a pink shirt, open bagged milk without making a mess, or get a drink at the mutant-friendly pub. Please feel free to make up your own items to find around Etraya! ⏵ NOTES ⏴ Welcome to our mid-month mingle! Please feel free to use this to explore Etraya, put up wildcard prompts (you don't need to use the above!), or use the open prompts to assist in jumpstarting cr. This mingle covers the period from May 17th to May 31st. Our next mission (and next mod log) will not go up until June 7th. ⏵FULL NAVIGATION⏴

Comments

[redheadcarrier]

Why are you trying to make this so damn complicated?

[ Girl, it is complicated. ]

[hypnagothic]

[ girrrrrl. ]

Tell me, do you believe your dreams are real?

[redheadcarrier]

Well, they're real in that I have them, sure.

[ Not quite the same thing... ]

[hypnagothic]

And that what you dream is effervescent, dissolving into nothing upon your waking? Or do you believe that they exist outside of you?

[redheadcarrier]

...OK, that last part I don't believe. But you're probably gonna say they totally do, huh?

[hypnagothic]

Would I be sitting here in front of you were it not true?

[redheadcarrier]

Uh, probably not. But the human mind and soul is full of all kinds of weird bullshit...

[hypnagothic]

You will hear no argument from me on that subject.

[redheadcarrier]

So, you get to deal with us and all our weird dreams, huh? Sounds like a shitty job.

[hypnagothic]

No.

[ it's said lightly, but the pause he gives after it gives it a serious weight to the meaning he explains after. ]

It is not only humanity, but all beings that can dream. It is my purpose to inspire you. My function is to create dreams that would spur the mind and to shape nightmares to guide to face one's fears.

[redheadcarrier]

...that's a little touchy-feely. But I guess it makes sense for stuff with dreams.

[ She's not judging... much. Although she's had her share of dreams and nightmares over the years. ]

[hypnagothic]

[ his head tilts just so at the phrase "touchy-feely", looking at her curiously. ]

[redheadcarrier]

...what?

[ She arches a brow. ]

Use your words. I'm not a mind-reader.

[ Sorry, she's being a shitty teenager. ]

[hypnagothic]

I am wondering at your own words.

[redheadcarrier]

Which ones?

[ Nyeh. ]

[hypnagothic]

How you described my work.

[redheadcarrier]

Touchy-feely? Well, isn't it? You're kinda giving us hope or whatever or letting us face our fears. Right?

[hypnagothic]

And you view this in a less than positive light?

[redheadcarrier]

I dunno one way or the other. It's a little weird, but if that's your job...

[ Maybe a little negative. She also isn't quite sure she believes in hope or overcoming fear right now, oops. ]

[hypnagothic]

How so?

[redheadcarrier]

Well. I mean...

[ She waves her hands for a moment, as if she can illustrate the concept in mid-air. ]

People are weird. And dumb. They aren't good. Why spend your whole existence trying to inspire them?

[hypnagothic]

Because that is my purpose. I was made for them, just as the rest of my family was.

[redheadcarrier]

And you can't change? Ever?

[hypnagothic]

It is not within our nature to do so.

[redheadcarrier]

...that sounds strange. Kinda stifling, isn't it?