WEEK TWO MINGLE

[grigori]

otamo: week 2 mingle melodies of m̸̜̭̝̥̉̈́̃ë̴̱̪̣́͑̀m̴̫̀̌ǫ̴̝͔̞̉̈͠r̵̭͚̳͑́͋ḭ̶̲̋̇̒̔e̶̬̓̄̅š̷̮̪̙̈́͠ forgotten canals

36 Remain

Waking up this morning will reveal some unfamiliar surroundings. Gone is the ancient city—which many learned had come to be named Krankaz—and its salt-caked, rusted, ruined world. Your beds are more comfortable, your things stored away in much finer rooms where light filters in through stained glass. Did you miss sunlight? Fresh air? There's much of it to be found, here. But there seems to be... music faintly playing from somewhere, at all times? Sometimes, the song changes, but it's always of the same quality. How strange...

You all awaken in your beds—although they aren't the beds that you found yourself falling asleep in previously, and you might not even see the same face as you had the previous night. But one by one, as you filter out, you find yourselves in a dusty mansion, this go around. It's almost eerie, with the music in the background softly playing, but it's easy to tune it out as you begin exploring the new world that you've all found yourselves in.

Much like your previous worlds, this one seems a little sparse, in terms of population. Unlike the last one, though, you'll find other occupants—just not here, with you now. But the bright colors of moss, coral, flora, and fauna are replaced by the bright color of stained glass and greenery, a world filled to the brim with life in a different way. The soft rush of water can be heard everywhere along with the melodies of this city, little water mills constantly running even in the canals, though some of them and the machines here seem to be in a little disrepair. Shall we?



In the foyer of this grand mansion, your Watchers of the week can be found—the Celestials. They're ready to receive you, and hopefully see you through this week more safely than the last two. Good morning!

Baraqiel speaks up first, this time, thick cloak closed around themself completely to conceal their wings, and daemon perched eagle-formed on the banister of the stairs. "We've got a name right off for this one, unlike the last one. City's called Otamo—do all of us and yourselves a favor and don't break anything that actually keeps the lights on. Maintaining a city is hard enough without everyone bringing it down around us."

Daemon on their shoulder in squirrel form, Suriel has a smile and a wave for everyone. "It's a nice place, too! Or it was, once. And the music's great - just like being in a video game! Ah, but try not to break into everything? Or at least try put it back like you found it, please."

Resting on Shamsiel's head is their daemon, and they start the day with a polite smile for everyone. "And like always, we're here to help you however we can. So, please, you know how to reach us should there be anything you'd need."

That seems to be all, but before you're released off to go exploring—Baraqiel has one last thing to add: "They're too nice to say it, but I'm not: stop asking Suriel for anything involving blood, whether it's power-related or for food. If you want that shit, ask a different Watcher, and ask Suriel for something else."

Suriel has some quiet protests to that, but they seem to go ignored.


With the new week, travelers will find that they no longer have minor control of the four major elements. Instead, they'll find that they have an unbreakable connection to another participant, one that reveals something many of you work hard to hide. You feel what they feel, and they feel what you feel, both physically and emotionally. What will you do when faced with the terrifying ordeal of being known? This effect lasts all week.

Additionally, there's an aspect of this world you may want to take note of—around the city, primarily in the canals, are broken panes and shards of glass that are... different. These can be retrieved out of the water, or off the banks, or from broken fixtures to no detriment to yourselves. However, you'll find that interacting with them shares a fragment of a memory from your point of view with those around you, genuine and true. The music of Otamo adapts to each memory, and may drown out any spoken word in the memory (though you may play with the intensity of this, to allow for some dialogue to be audible), but with how most shards are small enough to be held in the hand, they have a transportable potential to them. You may bring your memshare to others, whether by accident or on purpose.

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Comments

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[ This idiotic and injured man with his tiger should be in bed. Unfortunately, he is not. So, he's checking out what the locals are doing. ]

[fingies]

... Hey, are you okay? You're pretty beat up. [this local seems... vaguely concerned.]

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[ THANK YOU FOR THIS NPC

but at the inquiring youth, Kotetsu gives the kid a smile. ]

Just had a bit of trouble before. I'll be okay.

[fingies]

[mii music plays in the distance]

If you're sure. [he seems unconvinced, but okay!! sure, mister.] As long as you're not going to just fall over in the middle of the street.

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[ as if on cue, he staggers a little, but catches himself. HE'S FINE. ]

I won't. I've dealt with much worse.

[ have you really, though, Kotetsu?? ]

[fingies]

[KOTETSU

the local frowns heavily, and just reaches to like, throw kotetsu's arm around his shoulder, supporting him up.]

Come on, old man, let's sit you down somewhere.

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[ oh. good kid. he takes that support because he seems like he won't take "no" as an answer. and ah, getting the old man thing even here. ]

Thanks, kid.. I'm still trying to find my way around the place.

[fingies]

[everybody over the age of twenty is old, clearly]

It's not that bad out here. Hey, wait, have you been into the city?

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[ it's true ]

Nope, I really haven't gotten to look around much.

[fingies]

... If you go, can I come?

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Of course. After offering your help, it's the least I can do.

[ ........... i just realized itadori would love the hell out of wild tiger and they would do so many stupid things together. hELP ]

[fingies]

[he looks thrilled about this? hell yeah, going into a city you're not supposed to with a complete stranger! sounds like a great idea!

anyway yeah it's just endless mii music here]

Awesome! I've always wanted to see what was in there. [...] Maybe if I can find what they're all afraid of, we can go back.

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People are afraid..?

[ he tilts his head a bit, curious ]

Do you know anything about that?

[pseudonyms]

[sir.


but amidst the judgment there's also concern from this girl as well.]

You know...usually when people are injured it's a good idea to rest.

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[ yes, please. he needs all the judgement he can get. but he scratches his cheek a little bit. ]

I can't really argue that point. But... I've been taking it easy.

[pseudonyms]

I kinda get the feeling we have different ideas of easy. But I get it. It's pretty boring to be stuck in bed when there's always something out there or someone to talk to, right?

[sometimes...you are incredibly sociable.]

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That's exactly the idea. Especially when it's something new.

[ unfortunately... yes ]

[pseudonyms]

I guess it's a little surprising to see other people out this way. I've heard the city's bigger...have you looked around there yet?

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[ he shakes his head ]

Nope, I haven't gotten the chance to do it.

[pseudonyms]

I've always kind of wondered about it...I've never been though. Grandma says it's too dangerous and it's safer to stay here, but I like to ask people that come out this way just in case they have any stories about it.

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I'm afraid not. Have you been told why it's dangerous?

[pseudonyms]

Grandma told me it was because of the fire that came from the sky and destroyed the whole city. Without knowing if or when it'll happen again, it's just better for us to stay out here.

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And this place is supposed to be able to protect all everyone?

[pseudonyms]

Nothing bad has ever happened out here, so I guess it's working.

[sponsoredby]

In that case, you might be right.