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

if sholmes and van zieks were a couple, would the name for it be "vanlock" or "shieks"

[reflash]

[Yukio has the air of someone who should be standing in front of a whiteboard, he's lecturing and looking extremely confident about it. Maybe he really is a teacher.]

While there are merits to both options, a romantic relationship between Herlock Sholmes and Barok van Zieks would be better referred to by the portmanteau "Vanlock" rather than "Shieks". Vanlock is clearer when it comes to the exact identities of the people involved, as well as more effectively balanced between them.

However, in my personal opinion, "van Zolmes" presents a much more linguistically pleasing third alternative.

[greatdeduction]

[He looks very exhausted, suddenly.]

Van Zolmes...

[And just. Putting his legs up. In this blue/black/gold/white dress. Slumping in his chair.]

[Van Zolmes.]

[grigori]

[ grips his shoulder. ]

At least your legs look nice in the dress.

[greatdeduction]

[perking up! praise!! yes!!!]

[crossing his legs.]

Yes, they most certainly do!

[grigori]

It's a flattering look for you.

[ nodding. ]

Though if being black and blue doesn't seem to match the color palette I'd pick for you.

[greatdeduction]

Rameel, this is gold and white.

[ARE YOU BLIND]

[grigori]

[ hm? ]

No, it's clearly black and blue. Did something happen to your vision from the realization of Van Zolmes?

[greatdeduction]

...

[peering at it.]

Maybe in certain lighting.... [devolves into mumbling]

[reflash]

[Nods agreement.]

Van Zolmes.

[bloodyromance]

Wouldn't it be Barlock?

[reflash]

That is an acceptable fourth choice.

[winebar]

[He was probably just observing this sullenly but now;]

Why is this even being discussed!?

[escardos]

Because it was on the card.

[winebar]

And who put it on the card?

[escardos]

Good question, sir!

[reflash]

Because it was on the card.

[winebar]

Don't encourage them.

[cranelike]

(RAISING A HAND HE HAS A QUESTION YUKIO)

[reflash]

Yes?

[cranelike]

Any combination is fine?

[reflash]

Based off of the examples I was given, I believe so. Please let me know if you have another idea for a name, I'm keeping a record.

[is this a debate or a collaborative brainstorming session who knows]

[cranelike]

Bash.

[reflash]

... I'll allow it.

[yukio this isn't a classroom??]

[malewife]

... van Zolmes.

[ REALLY. ]

[reflash]

van Zolmes. [really]