WEEK THREE MINGLE

[grigori]

ahnkeen: week 3 mingle in the sands of time

32 Remain

Waking up this morning will reveal some unfamiliar surroundings. The soft ripples of the canals and dulcet tones of otamatone fade from your ears, replaced by a steady, dry breeze and the ambient noise of the local populace filtering in through open windows. Another thing you'll notice is that it's warm - very warm. Light dress is recommended here.

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 house, a bit on the older side but still comfortable. The decor is neutral and inoffensive, much like you'd expect of a place that sees many visitors.

Unlike the previous worlds you've visited, Ahnkeen is a bustling, busy place, full of people of all sorts - and not all are human, so please check your biases at the door. Though the world around them is dry and scarce of resources, the market town itself is alive and well, business booming, and the merchants here keep a close eye on their wares in case of any thieves.



Traversing down the streets of the housing district are the Temporals. For the most part they seem ready to receive everyone. Throwing their hands into the air and meandering down Rameel will be spearhead the introductions this time—their puma daemon trailing behind them. As an extra treat, they'll even seem to have their “black box” from previous with them this fine morning on full blast.

"Hello, hello everyone! WELCOME TO AHNKEEN!! The home to the great markets...probably. I hope more of you are used to these scenery changes by now, and by popular demand are your favorite Temporals. We've changed the set for the hat trick, but we won't stop there."

Satariel is standing close to Yomiel, their undercloak absent and their daemon raven-formed on their shoulder - it squawks after Rameel yells the welcome, but they offer everyone a warm smile. They do reach over to... turn down the "black box" of Rameel's, without looking, smile still intact. "For those of you that kept your things from previous worlds, especially the treasure from our adventures underwater, you might find that they come in handy here. We are in a market, after all."

The last Watcher has also shed their undercloak, staring at Rameel while their polecat daemon chitters. "Anyway," they turn to the rest with a vague gesture at Satariel. "Try not to steal too much this time. The last few worlds were pretty quiet, but you might run into trouble with the locals here if you keep that up."


With the new week, travelers will find that they are no longer connected physically and emotionally to another participant. As opposed to being drawn to one person in particular, they'll find themselves with the need to be physically close to any other participant they speak to. Go on, hold their hand, get your snuggle on - it'll make you feel better. This effect lasts all week.

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Comments

[pikaffeine]

Nothing. Tastes great, high quality beans. But some people mentioned mild temporary side effects so now I legally have to give a disclaimer that yes, sometimes your tongue will turn blue for a few hours or something, but I am just a humble coffee artist. I don't know biology enough to know who reacts to stuff in what way, or if that wasn't just a weird allergic reaction from those folks.

[reflash]

I need as much caffeine as possible, as concentrated as possible.

Unfortunately, someone stole my wallet. Do you accept items in trade?

[pikaffeine]

Wallet thieves, ugh. Been there. [ scratches at his neck with his back paw ] Sure, sure, what've you got for trade? If you need a strong, quick fix, our strongest coffee is red. Great flavor profile too.

[reflash]

Unfortunately, not much. [considers the demon(?)... pulls a cool pirate hat out of his bag.]

What about this?

[pikaffeine]

[ he looks at the hat. he looks at yukio. ]

I am already wearing a hat.

[ he says it like he's not sure he can see it. ]

[reflash]

Yes, but this is a pirate hat. [obviously]

[pikaffeine]

I can see that. [ his ear twitches a little and he points to molly's stand ] You'd have better luck trading that there. Aesthetic thing. Also, I think he might literally be a pirate? He has never said "arr" at me, but I feel like it's only a matter of time. Me, I've already got my hat. I like my hat. It has deep personal meaning to me and also is fun advertising that I'm a detective.

[reflash]

Well, if you're sure. I thought a great detective might be in need of a disguise.

[pikaffeine]

[ sips coffee ]

Tell me the truth. Are all the detectives you know stupid? That's the only way I can think of why you'd think that would work. That's not a disguise. That's a pirate hat.

[reflash]

It would have worked on the detective I'm traveling with. [this is a callout post for herlock sholmes.]

[pikaffeine]

... Is he a good detective, or is this a "stuck with him until you can do better" situation?

[reflash]

His deductions haven't been entirely wrong. [but.....]

[pikaffeine]

... Buuuut...?

[reflash]

But I think that since you're a detective, I'll let you make your own conclusions if you have the chance to meet him.

[pikaffeine]

Worrying and ominous! I like it. [ sips ] But seriously, offer me something else. You've got to have something that covers a cup of coffee.

[reflash]

Well... [he pulls out a gold coin]

I believe this is worth significantly more than one cup of coffee.

[pikaffeine]

No, no, it's worth exactly one cup. [ very seriously. ] Nah! I'm just messing with you. That is worth a lot more than a pirate hat for sure. Whatcha want, coffee for the week?

[ this rat is bad at capitalism ]

[reflash]

As much coffee as I want for myself for the week. [He confirms.]

That seems fair. [RIPikachu]

[pikaffeine]

Sure! Why not. How much coffee can one teenager drink anyway.

[ should he be saying that out loud ]

[reflash]

... [he's not answering that]

Thank you, it's been a few weeks since I've had any good coffee.

[pikaffeine]

What? Why? Did all coffee shops get overtaken by Galaxybucks again?

[reflash]

Is that something that's happened before?

[headmt]

[From across the way:]

Arr.

[pikaffeine]

Pikaaaarr?