JUNE MINGLE.

[etrayamods]

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⏴

Comments

[hasitsthorns]

[ Rosie takes a moment to process that information. A doll. On his bed. Turned into a monster. Then smashed through the wall to kill him.

Part of her wonders if this is something she should be concerned about. ]

I was going to say you look pretty good for a ghost, but good to know it just didn't get you. [ Jokes always help. ] Your wall though, yikes.

I can help, if you need? Even if just to provide company and, like, morale.

[keepitgoing]

[What? It's totally normal here, to have a doll turn into a monster.

Just another day in paradise, as they say.

He looks a little unsure at first -- mostly just him trying to remember where he hid his spidey suit, honestly -- but once he remembers that they're about as hidden as can be he relaxes a fraction. Like. Sure, why not? It's good to have company.]

... You like tea?

It's not very good. I mean, I think I over-steeped it, but adding lemon helped a lot.

[hasitsthorns]

[ So she'll likely learn. But for now? That's still kind of weird. She thinks that anywhere it'd be weird, but she has only been here for a few days. ]

I do like tea! Actually, I can't drink coffee so- Tea is a better drink for me. How'd you know? [ He couldn't have, of course, but she still can't help but tease.

She steps into his humble little holey abode and peers around curiously. Where people lived always told such fun little stories for their personal touches. What sort does Peter have? Aside from, well, the obvious one he's trying to fix. ]

[keepitgoing]

Can't drink coffee, huh? A little too strong for you, or...?

[Maybe she's allergic to coffee. Are people allergic to coffee? He's pretty sure there's no such kind of person in New York City, but it's practically engrained in people from birth. Or maybe it was just May's hyperbole talkin'...

He's moving to collect two mugs from his cabinet -- both of them have embarrassing math or science-based jokes on them. Predictably. Here is what she can expect for herself.]

[hasitsthorns]

Yeah, too much caffeine makes me feel sick. [ She does know though that, depending on where one lives, that can be an affront to some. Thankfully, he seems understanding enough. ]

Chocolate, too! Though sometimes I still eat it as a treat. Kind of like lactose intolerant people will still eat ice cream when they're really craving it. [ It's the best way to explain she's found without people asking too many other questions, thankfully. That one feels pretty universal. ]

Nice mug, [ she comments, turning it over in her hand. ] Guessing Science is your favorite subject? [ She knows nothing, which- He'll learn. She is an artist. ]

[keepitgoing]

[Totally fair enough, though his face visibly winces at the mention of chocolate; it's really awful to imagine chocolate being low on the list of things you can eat. Poor lady.]

Huh — oh! Oh, yeah! Something like that.

[He smiles, absently patting some dust off his arm.]

Science and math, those two are my total favorites. How can you not love subjects that help you build robots, or conduct electricity across the world, or let you use telephones? It's all so cool.

[hasitsthorns]

[ Something like that, he says, so she'll take it as a yes. Especially considering where he goes with the conversation next. ]

I guess I never thought of it like that, [ she admits, twirling her teacup idly. ] It was all just numbers and stuff that I didn't quite get?

But then again, I bet if I showed just anyone a music score they might not know what to do with it and to me they're easy to read.

[keepitgoing]

I mean, I definitely wouldn't know a thing about how to play instruments or read music, so you've got me there. I played a trumpet for a minute in junior high, but if I tried it now I think I'd probably ruin sound for you forever.

[That is not a joke, that is practically a threat.

Peter has never been musically gifted in his whole life.]

[hasitsthorns]

[ Does she want to fuck around and find out regardless? Maybe. ]

Oh, psht! No one's that bad. It just takes time, usually, since y'know. It's a skill, like any other! Anyone can learn music if they try.

[ She might eat those words but she does, in fact, mean them in the moment. ]

Actually, music lessons might be something for me to do here. I've been told I should get a hobby.