WEEK THREE MINGLE 2.0

[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

team 20 million gald

[burnstrike]

[ Hoo boy, this is not going to be a fun one. No wonder the guy couldn't find other help for this. ]

Feels kinda sleazy taking a job like this... [ sigh. ] All right, so we're going to the hookah bar first? Think we oughtta come up with a game plan before we head in there?

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Only half of us can go in there, but we should get it out of the way.

[ He, too, doesn't live the sound of this. ]

I think I'd rather be cleaning the canals again.

[ Finley's tail flicks in annoyance. ]

[booksleeves]

Oh, dear. Yes, this isn't exactly what I had in mind, but I'll do my best to help.

[She will follow after the other two, I guess.]

Perhaps we ought to wait outside while the two of you talk to her?

[syndromed]

[ rika looks disappointed to not be able to go into the hookah bar and be a scary debt collector. ]

We could stand at the door and look threatening.

[burnstrike]

[ it's ok rika you can take the lizard man ]

...Maybe start out looking nice and I'll wave if we need some intimidation.

[ Looks to Kotetsu and shrugs. ]

Well, guess it's you and me for this one. Time to ruin this woman's day.

[ :( ]

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Looks like it.

[ Sigh!!!! But starts walk inside, approaching the bar to greet her. ]

Before you ask, we're not looking for drinks. Or tobacco.

[booksleeves]

[Susato is waiting outside, I guess! But soon she's going to get bored and try to sneak inside.]

[syndromed]

[ rika will also wait patiently... until susato moves, and then she'll quietly follow. ]

[burnstrike]

[ Hm, probably not the best way to greet someone hoping for business! The woman's eyes narrow with suspicion already. ]

Well, that's what we got, so go somewhere else, then.

[ Nanaly smiles politely. ]

Ah, it's actually you we came here to see -- though he [ motions toward Kotetsu ] might want to come back for a drink later when we're off the clock.

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[ Are you calling him a lush, Nanaly? ]

Oh, he's already been enjoying himself here plenty.

[ Kotetsu stares with a blank look. ]

Funny. We're here on business.

[booksleeves]

[Meanwhile, while you guys are doing your job, a bouncer is trying to throw these obvious children out.]

Excuse me, but we are debt collectors! We have a right to be here!

[syndromed]

And we look very youthful for our age. I don't blame you for being confused.

[ this. this lie is not going to work. ]

[burnstrike]

[ ...

Okay, guess we're just dropping the nice pretense and doing this now. ]

Yeah, we're here for the money you owe that loan shark over at the market. Says you've been skipping out on your payments.

Yeah, well, you can't squeeze blood from a turnip. Tell him he'll get it when he gets it, and that harassing me at work isn't bringing in any bank for either of us.

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[ Look. Kotetsu didn't want the sass. No need to pretend. ]

Then maybe you should consider being more timely.

Look, you two get your sorry asses outta here before I call someone to throw you out. And take those children with you.

[ She's jerking her head at the terrible acting kids over there. SHE KNOWS. ]

[booksleeves]

[Meanwhile, Susato loses her temper when the person at the door tries to shove her out, and she Susato Takedowns him right to the floor.]

[syndromed]

[ rika cheers! she has forgotten what their mission was.

toss them again!!! ]

[burnstrike]

Look, nobody's having a good time here. [ except rika ig ] I know it's hard and I'm sure that guy's interest rates are terrible. But it's just going to get worse if you let yourself get buried under this debt! Get back on track and get it paid off and then you're done with his crap!

[ ...No, this doesn't address the how part of that, but she's not a financial advisor!! ]

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Y'think it's just that easy? Get the hell out of here or I'll get really mad.

[ Hm. Hm... ]

I don't think this is going quite as planned.

[ Looking over at Susato. Hm........ ]

[booksleeves]

[No, this isn't going great. In fact, they probably need to book it out of here soon before they get in trouble for this? This world, uh, doesn't seem to take kindly to random destruction and property damage.]

Hand over the money you owe us, or I'll throw him again.

[syndromed]

Or we could tear off your fingernails one by one.

[ uh ]

[burnstrike]

[ rika???? ]

What?? No, we're not doing that!

Look-- Why don't you try some ideas to drum up more business! Maybe have some special deals or... limited time flavors or something? I'm sure you can get more money coming in and then those payments won't be so hard to make!

[sponsoredby]

That lout doesn't deserve a penny more than he gets! You aren't getting any of my money with those cheap ideas.

[ But also, Kotetsu is just, hm. ]

Not sure if that's such a good idea, Rika. I don't want to piss off the locals.

Then you should stop sniffing around here and get out immediately!

[booksleeves]

[. . .]

Maybe we should go. . .

[syndromed]

But that's what happens when you don't pay your debts!

1/2

[burnstrike]