etrayalogs | JUNE MINGLE.

WHO: Everyone!
WHEN: Late June into Early July
WHERE: On Etraya
WHAT: A mingle log!
NOTES\WARNINGS: N/A, please note any needed warnings in threads.

⏵ arrival ⏴
Maybe your arrival goes as anticipated. Characters awaken in the pristine, new hospital, greeted by Aurora and potentially getting a rundown of what's happening depending on their approach to being dropped somewhere new. The door to their room opens, and new arrivals are left free to explore their new environment.

Or perhaps you started in space. Perhaps you were stuck on a space station, trying to escape a black hole for who knows how long. Time isn't consistent there, not like it's meant to be.

And then you're here. Maybe you stepped foot into an odd hallway, which broke off into an escape pod which promptly disappeared entirely and ended up docking on the Southeast part of the city. Perhaps you had been walking through the hallways when suddenly you felt a pull. A tugging sensation in your gut, moments before the floor dropped away and the air was stolen from your lungs. It almost, almost feels like dying - like drowning but without the water. Stars flash before your eyes, and a warm sensation begins spreading from that tug. Right when it feels like it's beginning to get too hot, you're suddenly too cold.

And standing in front of Corrine's Cafe, drenched in fluid that's a little too gooey (don't put it in your mouth, Connor) to be considered water. Maybe don't think about that too hard.

A few companion bots swarm the area before long, bringing towels and apologies for newcomers. This isn't how you're meant to arrive, but at least they got you off that ship! They'll hand over an earpiece, but rather than earpieces that are not yet programmed with names, the companion bots have taken it upon themselves to give names out to the newcomers. Some may be closer to an average name, like "Jimmy Smith", or "Arthur Pendragon" (that's normal, right?), or they may be something a little more nonsensical, like "CHEESE IS DELICIOUS".

If they make their way to the hospital, Aurora will give something closer to her normal spiel. Those who don't may want to ask some of their newfound friends because there's no explanation given by the bots working the cafe or those who have come to help. Maybe the others who have been here longer will have a better explanation.

⏵ friendship bracelets ⏴
On July 1st, Aurora sends out a message to everyone through their ear pieces:

Hello, Citizens of Etraya.

I am glad that you enjoyed your coffee break. Given the success of this previous endeavor, I have opted to try another experiment. This mission is optional, you are not required to complete it. However, the successful completion of this mission may aid in assisting me in assigning similar missions in the future. I would recommend, if you enjoy the task, to make an attempt.

My companion bots will be handing out ten beads to each participant along with a piece of string. You will each receive one red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, pink, silver, and black bead. The goal of this mission will be to assemble a bracelet that is one color, by exchanging beads between participants. You may choose what finished color you would like to aim for. Given the limited quantity of beads, you will want to ensure you are choosing a color that has not already been widely chosen.

I would like to see twenty completed bracelets. Once completed, you may return them to any companion bot. I have set up the Diner to accommodate this, but you may participate from anywhere on Etraya.

If I receive at least twenty bracelets, I will provide two of those who complete theirs the opportunity to assist me in choosing not the next mission, but the one after that.

Thank you,
Aurora

As stated in Aurora's announcement, the Diner has been set up with numerous "friendship" themed party banners. There are cookies and cakes out on the tables, although they may not be to everyone's tastes: some of the flavors are a little outrageous, while others are more generic. Just don't expect that cookie that looks like it has pickles in it instead of chocolate chips to be anything but a pickle cookie. Because it is one.

⏵ nova city ⏴ The Southeast of Etraya had been relatively empty; Wolf Cove has overtaken the southernmost bit of land with its own little environmental set up: instead of the green grass featured in the rest of Etraya, it's covered in snow. But Wolf Cove isn't the only new addition: Nova City has overtaken a large portion of two massive islands. Numerous skyscrapers stand tall enough that their rooftops almost hit the atmospheric bubble Etraya has surrounded itself in.

The buildings themselves, however, are empty. There is no furniture, no signs of life, no dust, even. These facilities were not put here to use the insides of the buildings, but for the sake of having buildings.

But like with all new additions to Etraya, new buildings also mean an array of new creatures. Birds of all shapes and sizes flock to the empty city, enjoying standing on top of street lamps, stray cats wander through alleyways, rodents of all shapes have begun appearing and making themselves comfortable. But those aren't the issue.

It's the massive snakes that take up almost entire alleyways as they make their way between buildings, attempting to devour any creature small enough to fit into their mouths that happen to come across them. The green dragon that has built a nest on one of the taller buildings, and has a habit of swatting at anyone who comes near her - or worse yet, when she's particularly in a foul mood, breathes fire on them.

Aurora has asked for those capable, to try and handle at least the snakes. They're fine while they're in the city, but there is no guarantee they will stay there. The dragon at least seems content staying right where she is.

⏵ NOTES ⏴

To report a completed bracelet, please reply to the bracelet turn-in comment. Given the fifth mission is scheduled in September, we will continue to accept submissions for this through the beginning of August, at which point we will randomly select two characters.

For any questions relating to the contents of this log, please reply to our mod queries comment. All other questions can be directed to the FAQ.

⏵FULL NAVIGATION⏴

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ Sucks to be him! Not that she would say he isn't cute in his own way. Still, she'd also agree that she is cute and be pleased he thought so. ]

Better than 'Amanda Mount,' [ she scoffs, giving a roll of her eyes. Although it isn't an inaccurate moniker, it's still a little too forward... Even for her! That's saying a lot. ]

Nice to meet you, Hob. I'm actually Rosie. Not a fan of Shakespeare, I take it?

[ Amanda Mount? He doesn't get it; not at first. Oh. ]

Interesting sense of humor this place has.

[ As for names, he shakes his head. ]

Not at all. [ But Hob is rather harsh. He didn't even meet William properly. Just scowled at him from across a room once. ]

But it's nice to meet you, Rose. I wish I could say the circumstances were better.

[ It's not as blatant as it could be... until it is. Honestly? She thinks it's a little funny but isn't about to admit so. ]

You're telling me. [ Not that she's been here all that long yet. ]

Nice to meet you, too. Not the worst circumstances I've met someone under, honestly, but at least it'll make for one helluva story eventually.

Yes, eventually..

[ But there's clearly some worry there. Hob doesn't really know how he ended up here, so how's he supposed to return home and share the story with anyone? Not that there's many he would trust telling it to. It would sound too crazy. ]

May I ask where you're from?

[ He doesn't think she's from London, and Hob has a distinctly British accent. ]

[ Understandably so. Maybe she should be more worried, but considering her final moments back home... Anything would be better than that. ]

Me? I'm from Japan! At least, originally. I spent a lot of time in the states though in the 70s and 80s. Came back to my home country in the 90s though and been there ever since.

[ Don't mind that she doesn't look at day over 25. Obviously, it's just genetic! ] And I'd guess you're from London somewhere, yeah? I visited there, too, for a brief spell but... I've kind of been all over. Life of a roadie and all.

[ She does look rather young for that but he'd be one to talk. Besides, he's not about to mention a lady's age to her. ]

That's right. It sounds like you lead a fun life. I'm afraid teaching's not all that exciting, but it's a living.

[ And he was really enjoying the lull in excitement until he ended up here. ]

[ A true gentleman, she'd say. ]

Oh, I did! I actually finally settled down in the last couple of years, but... I do miss it, a lot, adventuring. [ So maybe that's why this whole situation - even for as bizarre as it is - might be a blessing in disguise. ]

Teaching can be fun though! You meet a lot of interesting people that way too.

I see. It's nice to find one place you can be happy.

[ At least, he hopes she is if she's settled down. ]

I traveled quite a bit when I was younger, but I always find myself back in London.

[ A smile follows. ]

That is true. It can also be a lot of work, of course, but every day is a little different.

[ Happy? Hm, well... She was safe.

That was the important thing. ]

Yeah, I know someone like that. He spent a lot of his life out at sea but he always kept returning home eventually. [ And she was glad he did because if not, they might have never met. ]

Yeah, see? What do you teach, by the way? I'm a quick learner but that's different than being a good student, unfortunately. Maybe if I'd had a teacher like you though... [ Hee. Look, she can't resist a small bit of harmless flirtation. ]

[ Hob finds that old story familiar. Before modern transportation took hold, he always yearned to be on a ship at sea, but eventually, he always came back to London, too.

The hint of flirtation gets a flushed smile from the man. ahem! ]

History. Though it's sometimes a challenge getting the students to think of it as interesting or relevant. I'm not really sure it'll do me any good in a place like this, now that I think about it.

[ Oho! Sorry, Hob, she notices that. It's now mentally filed away too as a potentially fun button she can press in the future for further flustering. ]

Oh, yeah... It was always odd to me how people seemed to dislike History. It's important to know where you come, y'know?

Or, like- The one saying that, uh, History is doomed to repeat itself if we aren't aware! Something like that, right?

Yes, that's one theory. I think, essentially, the problems people have never really go away. They always come back in some form and then, as you said.

[ It repeats itself. ]

I'm glad you don't find the subject dull.

Definitely not! I ended up going more towards the arts, of course, but still know the importance of other stuff.

Except Math. That's confusing and terrible all around, I'm pretty sure.

JUNE MINGLE.

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