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.

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⏵FULL NAVIGATION⏴

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Forgive me if this is rude, but what powers do you have?

[ that way, they can plan accordingly. ]

That's a complicated question. [ Or, more aptly, it's one that could take a very long time to list out, depending on how simplistic or truly clear he wants that list. How long has it been since it was just one or two, even before becoming the Omega of the Omegas? And yet, again, now and forever, the rest of them all at her fingertips, too. ] Of those that might most apply to doing this?

Speed. Telekinesis. Matter manipulation.

[ She not listing the ones that could kill the snakes easily either.
That she has them does not mean she wants them to be a first choice. ]

[ well. he can live with that response. ]

Would you be able to ensure the area is habitable while I dig the trench around it?

Yes. I can do that.

[ She's not certain if she can make it habitable, if there are locations that aren't, under the questionable constrictions of this place. But, from here, that doesn't look like a problem yet.

Jean takes off toward the island, a streak of golden starlight and flames around her. ]

[ fancy. he gazes at her flight with a sense of awe before he shakes himself out of it. time to work. he gathers up as many snakes as he could, laying them upon his shoulders as he makes his way to jean. ]

[ Jean starts a circuit of the island in question. Skimming the outer coast areas first before heading inland. Noting the most important features—water, what other creatures are there (especially those that can't fly; seeking any hint of a greater predator, too), the land itself—cliffs, caves, mountains, the deep dark of the forested area.

Jean's voice is as gentle as it can be when she speaks into his thoughts
(thinking, perhaps, it would have been best to mention that earlier, too). ]

{ It looks like it will serve the purpose well. }

[ clark lets out a brief explosive sigh, hovering above the land. this is what myths are made out of. if the media existed, they would talk endlessly about this. did he have the right to form land? to create? did superman understand international borders? is he prioritizing other life over mankind?

he shakes his head out of it. ]

Thank you. For all your help.

[ There is much to the consideration, and Jean stares down at the small island, buffeted by its waves in every direction. Thinking more and more about the way the metaphorical shore within her seems to be further and further away by the day. ]

And you.

I'm glad to have found someone willing to consider something other than scaring them away. Or killing them.

[ he sighs for a moment. ]

I don't blame people for reacting that way. I do wish Aurora had given better instructions.

[ and the snakes were a threat. someone could have been hurt. ]

It's not so easy for everyone else.

[ Jean holds no qualms with the actions of the others. Her gratitude for Superman doesn't equal an inverse steel fist judgment in the opposite direction. ]

They're doing the best they can.

With all of this, really.

[ Not just the snakes. ]

[ he just . . . feels for them. it's instinctive. even now, when they hurt him so. ]

Yeah. At least I hope this makes it easier.

JUNE MINGLE.

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