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∎ ETRAYA MODS ∎ ([personal profile] etrayamods) wrote in [community profile] etrayalogs2025-04-25 12:17 pm

APRIL MINGLE

WHO: Everyone!
WHEN: April 25th - Early May
WHERE: Etraya
WHAT: The arrival of newcomers, spring activities, and feathered friends!
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.

However, if they are arriving from Aphaia, it's a little different, though mostly through means and familiarity. They will still show up in the hospital of course, but how can vary. Either through Aurora offering a portal for escape, their own demise (however it might have happened), or even a simple blink of their eyes and they're in the hospital. They had been given the briefest explanation last time they were here, but at least Aurora can better answer their questions now. No time constraints nor rushing them off to a dying world, this time!

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, spring is sprung, it is warm and comfortable. Flowers have bloomed, and everything is in a sharp contrast to Aphaia—there is life within the bubble, and even the myriad wildlife seems to be basking in the glow of it all. Almost as if a celebration of that life itself.

Bees are buzzing, birds are—warking?


⏵ Birds of a Feather ⏴


Etraya has always had its interesting assortment of critters, but there seems to be a particularly colorful array of birds wandering around. Those familiar would know they are named Chocobos, those less so familiar, well, these are some strange looking ostriches, or whatever large bipedal bird equivalent fits. While the birds all seem to be of the same species, there are certainly some variety in their features. Some with friendlier faces and others looking a bit more eagle-like.

They are not particularly congregated in any one spot within Etraya, seeming to stick to groups, while others don't, yet even some are accompanied by newly hatched chicks. The observant might be quick to notice that their colors dictate some level of behavior, or even where their little groups mingle:


Colors Behavior and habitat
Yellow Can be found just about anywhere in Etraya, they don't necessarily stick to self-made groups, and typically are more likely to be friendly to people. However, if they are in the company of a newly hatched chick, they can become wary, though easily won over with some greens.
Green These Chocobos are mostly found in grassy or woodsy areas, almost always in pairs, and sometimes found in the trees themselves. They are more wary than their yellow brethren, though if they see someone struggling or in danger, they are quick to offer assistance in what way they can. Doting like motherhens.
Blue Most often found by bodies of water, these Chocobo seem content to keep to themselves. Three to a group, they are not so easy to approach without being noticed. Their skill and love of water is clear, however, and it's not unusual to find them flapping about or swimming. Though they may flee to the water if you spook them.
Brown The most skiddish of the Chocobo, they can be found throughout Etraya, though further away from anything occupied by people. They stick to groups of four, though they have a clear leader who sports blue and green feathers, but seemingly is not of the other two types. Should they catch sight or sound of someone approaching they are like to run off, or they might attempt to defend themselves.
Red There seems to be only one of these running around. Highly aggressive to anyone who dares to approach it. Best to avoid it. Very likely to hurl comet-like balls of fire your way. Untamable.


The birds all favor these strange cabbage looking plants that can be found out and about in the wilds of Etraya. Some proving a little overeager in their voracity to eat the leafy greens. One should be careful, with those large beaks of theirs.


⏵ Gift Hunt ⏴


It isn't only the birds that have shown up out of nowhere. Small to medium sized boxes, wrapped as if they should be under a tree, and maybe not hidden in a tree, have also appeared. For whatever reason (possibly the same reason eggs were given out over winter) there seems to be gifts hidden all over Etraya! Some in more difficult to find locations (in trees, on top of a roof, on snake island), while others look as though whoever "hid" it gave up halfway through and simply dropped it on the ground and put a leaf over it.

For those who need a little extra help, well, certainly your fellow Etrayans could lend a hand, however there are also perfectly capable birds about for those still left wanting. Certainly that blue chocobo could assist with crossing the river to obtain that perfectly balanced gift on a rock! Or what about that green chocobo roosting in a tree not too far from that gift stuck in the branches because it has entirely too many ribbons?

With that said, there might also be some dangers in trying to take one of the myriad gifts from a chocobo's nest, especially if there's a chick presently sleeping next to it. Perhaps befriending them would be a good idea first, besides, isn't friendship with a big bird the truest gift of all?

On the tag of each and every gift box says the same thing:

To: You
Love:
💋


Each gift has a random assortment within. Some contain candy, others contain alcohol, make-up...maybe even a pair of socks, very perfunctory gifts with very little thought or feeling put into them. However, there is at least one gift that is personally relevant to each character in Etraya. This item will be the equivalent of a 5 point AC reward, and does not have to be found by the person it is intended for.

What better way to break the ice than to give someone their gift which you opened!

⏵ NOTES ⏴


Welcome to Etraya newcomers and happy spring to everyone!

It appears that someone is trying to correct her previous mistake of handing out eggs during the winter holidays, and now there's a hunt for gifts accompanied by a bunch of lovely birds to help out!

Some notes in regard to Chocobos:

-Each color can be tamed except for the red one, he's a free spirit. Should someone wish to harm or attack this chocobo, let us mods know. There is only one of him, after all.

-The others will just take various amounts of work to win over, however, but they are loving and cute companions for those who are willing to put in the effort! And who knows, maybe more colors could arise with time and patience...

-Feel free to pull from all the designs of chocobos throughout the Final Fantasy series. If you fancy FFXII's, for example, there are some that look like that. Variety is the spice of life!

Concerning the personal item, be sure to plot out and get permission when finding someone else's item. This is meant to encourage possible new CR and mingling, but the choice of the item should ultimately be within the hands of the player who is receiving it.

If you are uncertain if your item is appropriate for the reward cost, feel free to ask here!

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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shadowsincryo: (I have the answer)

[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2025-04-27 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
If you're calling sparring a dance, then yes. We're between missions. [He waves a hand, waving off the jab. He doesn't have to do shit, technically. But he is still providing support to his fellows.] Naturally, not everyone will be supportive but you knew that.
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[personal profile] fireboost 2025-04-27 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
Tsk.

[ as it bites down on her hand, there's a sharp intake of breath from blaze, but she quickly swaps one hand out for the other to offer the bird its leafy lunch. she's hoping that it doesn't try to follow her for more food, but maybe once it satiates its hunger it will carry on without issue.

a glance over her shoulder.

where did he go, she wonders... ]
rudelanguage: (pic#17730072)

[personal profile] rudelanguage 2025-04-27 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
You handle them! I don't even know what-- [duck.] --they are!

[they grimace, their natural weave not accounting for this extra foot or so of height they're wearing, which means they enjoy a bonk to the temple as they move.

they do a double-take in the midst of pushing another beak away from their face.]


HEY! [their voice pitches a bit deeper in register, throwing toward a cluster trying to pilfer through his pile. it's jarring enough to startle them, at least.] Get outta my STUFF!

[they stole it first!!!!!]
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[personal profile] rudelanguage 2025-04-27 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
You seen any consequences to not playing ball yet? [because Knife isn't opposed to testing the water, but if someone else is gonna up and do it first, hey--]
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[personal profile] rudelanguage 2025-04-27 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
"It's..."

Uh.

Fuck. What did the number-screen call them again?

"Pending."

Yeah. That's probably a name. It's this orc-guy's name now! Wow! Happy name-day, Pending.

"...Hi."
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[personal profile] rudelanguage 2025-04-27 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
Only noticed...either lots of talking or lots of fighting. [not a lot of in-betweens. but then, Knife didn't really go into things finessing their interactions, did they?

they're not a fucking bard, okay?]
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[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2025-04-27 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
More talking and wandering here. [He pushes away from the wall. He starts walking down the hall with a light step.] Some fighting, I suppose. Allies and enemies can come from our worlds.
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[personal profile] rudelanguage 2025-04-27 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
But...not with any of our input. Right?

[because otherwise, Soliton would be here. right here. and nothing else would matter.

nothing else...does matter. right? why else did Knife forego eating? or listening to Aurora. or...anything?

...what...are they doing here?

why?

Fuck.

they shadow Kaeya's steps at about a body's length away, their pillowcases of junk rattling with each step. why follow this guy?

who the fuck knows. why do anything.]
bigpoofymammoth: (Ice Age 5)

[personal profile] bigpoofymammoth 2025-04-27 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, it’s a lot. There’s probably even more that happened before I got dragged into this whole thing.
oblige: (mull)

[personal profile] oblige 2025-04-27 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
I'm afraid I have not.

[ Dion regrets that this is the case, for the feather must have something to do with whoever this woman is. A resemblance suggests family or some other close association. ]

But I too am looking for someone. [ The smile he offers is brittle around the edges, knowing as he does how difficult it is to worry after another, if indeed such is the case. ] I can watch for another, if you would but describe her further.
rudelanguage: (pic#17713223)

[personal profile] rudelanguage 2025-04-27 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
Kinda person's strong enough to drag you anywhere?

[bud, you're enormous.]
shadowsincryo: (pic#14906586)

[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2025-04-27 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
None. They pick and choose. Or rather, I suspect Aurora's creator does. [He waves a hand and takes the staircase down to the first floor. Outside the sun is shining and weird giant birds wander about. Gift boxes are littered around like someone tossed them out of a speeding car.

Kaeya takes a look outside, shakes his head, and heads for the door.]
For all we know, it could be that who gets picked is random.
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[personal profile] rudelanguage 2025-04-27 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[sounds like Knife needs to stake Aurora's creator like a fuckin' vampire, they think.

Maybe if I pretend really hard that I fuckin' hate Soliton, that'll be grounds to try and fuck with me by bringing him here.

...

Yeah, right.

Knife flinches a little in the light, its luminosity starkly different than the bright, florescent interiors of the hospital. nowhere in this place believes in toning it the fuck down.

see? the place is even flooded with giant chickens!

crankily:]
Is this normal. [the chickens. the garbage.]
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arrival-ish

[personal profile] batsymbol 2025-04-27 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
( He hasn't seen Jason since their time in Aphaia, but. The moment they'd come back to Etraya, he'd kept an eye out for the other. With losing Dick here and keeping an eye on a depressed little guy at losing his big brother, he hasn't yet managed to make his rounds on Etraya, but. He's doing them now. In the Batmobile. Greasepaint smeared across his eyes and scarf pulled up over the bridge of his nose. The second he spots Jason there on the streets, he slowly pulls up — doesn't want to scare him. )

Need a ride somewhere?
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[personal profile] godsandbats 2025-04-27 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Kirk nods, agreeing]

Psychological and and physical go hand and hand when it comes to the mind, more than most people realize. Brain chemistry in reaction to whatever physical things the subject was exposed to.
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[personal profile] copsormasks 2025-04-27 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
[Jason knows the rumble of a car when he hears it. This may not be his Batmobile, but what Batmobile doesn't rumble in order to scare crooks. He doesn't need to look over to know who's in the driver's seat either, but Bruce speaks all the same.]

No. [His tone is sharp as he walks.]
Edited 2025-04-27 01:28 (UTC)
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[personal profile] shadowsincryo 2025-04-27 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
Nope. Probably Aurora trying to bond with us again. [He steps out and the birds look at him from where they wander around. They're not horses. He pays them little mind. They go back to their business.]

Shops are this way.
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[personal profile] fireboost 2025-04-27 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
Blaze raises a brow at that, but doesn't seem to think it worth commenting on. Instead, she just offers a very doubtful sounding:

"Very well... Pending."

But she can't exactly argue with him about his own name, so instead she only sighs.

"It is good to see that you've made it back safely. I take it you're making yourself comfortable?"

You know, judging by the whole pillowcases full of random junk situation.
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[personal profile] fireboost 2025-04-27 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
[ it seems to be the chocobo that attracts his attention more so than herself, but blaze takes no offense—he quickly offers a polite apology regardless. ]

I'm not in any rush.

[ she may be quick, but there's nowhere blaze needs to be at the moment—not here, but somewhere else, perhaps. but seeing as she can't reach that place here and now, she only shakes her head, dismissing the apology with a wave of her hand. ]

In fact, I'm still trying to decide what to order. Would you have any recommendations?
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[personal profile] copsormasks 2025-04-27 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Jason rolls his eyes and shoves the box more firmly in Chrissy's direction.]

I don't care about any of this.

[Ooh cool tough edgy teen.]
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arrival

[personal profile] fireboost 2025-04-27 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
[ one of the individuals he runs into doesn't seem to be a human at all, but instead, it's a purple cat who enters the lobby with a cautious air about her. glancing around the room, the young human man quickly catches her eye, and upon his welcome, she'll make her way a bit closer, eyeing those bags he's brought with him as he explains his offer. ]

Everything bagel, hm? I suppose...

[ aphaia was kind of lacking in food that was suited to a princess' delicate palate. she'll hold her hand out to him as she continues, ready to accept his gift. ]

Thank you, Peter. Have you been a resident of this place for long?
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[personal profile] rudelanguage 2025-04-27 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Knife hesitates at the threshold.]

...What kinda money is there? [because Knife sure as shit doesn't have it, and will likely have to start working to get it.

fuck. the prospect makes their legs feel like lead. thievery has never been fun, it's just a function they can do to survive; maybe being safe with Soliton and the others got them too out of shape to really feel the pinprickle of necessity they need to stay amped and motivated for more crime.]
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birds of a feather

[personal profile] ingestion 2025-04-27 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
While Heather wasn't a huge fan of coming to this particular spot in Etraya; being brought to a strange world against your will is never a fun memory, she began to make a habit of coming by every other month. A few months ago she had deduced new arrivals seem to come in droves around this time, a theory reaffirmed by Hikaru and a few others. So her reason for being here was to try and great new people and see if anyone she recognized would be arriving.

This time though? She was on the look out for a specific person, keeping an eye on them, making sure that they didn't try to start trouble.

What she hadn't been expecting was the arrival of large chicken looking birds and much like Chrissy, she was quite intrigued by them. She began to approach the other, eyeing the cocoa and bread in hand, making a note she should probably swing in to steal some for herself later. For now-

"Huh those are some weird looking birds. Have you ever seen them around here before?"
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[personal profile] bigpoofymammoth 2025-04-27 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
The person in charge of this whole thing can bring in anything and anyone of all shapes and sizes from many different worlds. Even those who are much bigger and more powerful than I am aren’t exempt from this.
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[personal profile] rudelanguage 2025-04-27 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
Knife opens their mouth to prompt a return name, but closes it in the midst of her observation about all the stuff.

They blink, then glance down at it, then back at her.

"I don't know what it's all for," the admit flatly. "Just...figured it was something to do."

And, before she can get the jump on any other questions: "Who are you?"

She probably introduced herself before, but if she had? He forgot. Lots going on, many beatings taken, busy days. It be that way sometimes.