WEEK SIX MINGLE

[grigori]

kings: week 6 mingle the big orange

22 Remain

Another week, another world to explore. Once again, waking brings you to unfamiliar surroundings, the bitter touch of Nerak cold fading to the more mild weather of autumn. The sound of cars or people talking or faint music greets your ears, no matter the time of day or night, and the light pollution is intense. Hope you weren't counting on seeing the stars.

Welcome to Kings, where you'll have your pick of shopping, entertainment, cute date spots, or just about anything else that you can think of! The city has something to offer for everyone. You'll never be wanting for things to do here - just try not to get lost in the subways. The locals may not be the most willing to help out.



Waiting for you to join them in the main plaza of Star Circle are Baraqiel, Shamsiel, and Suriel. You might have to push your way through the crowds to reach them properly, but no one's blinking an eye at your Watchers today. There are other people in costume hanging around already. What's a few angels to add to the antics?

Suriel greets everyone with their usual cheerful smile, fox daemon pressed close to their ankles to avoid getting lost in the crowd. "I bet this world reminds a bunch of you of home, huh? Let's all make the most of it while we're here!"

Baraqiel heaves a sigh, daemon weasel-formed and half-hidden in the folds of their hood as it suspiciously squints at every noise its little ears pick up. "Speak for yourself." They do not seem 100% thrilled with this worldhop, come the new week, but do at least offer something to the travelers gathered. "For those of you less used to cities like this, there are motorized vehicles of varying sizes in Kings - try not to get run over by them."

With a soft laugh, Shamsiel will look at Baraqiel and gently pat them on their upper arm and their falconet daemon will then proceed to take flight from their shoulder. At least they seem to be relieved that Baraqiel gave them a warning for those who aren't going to be familiar with it. "And much like the previous worlds we've been to, please be mindful of what you end up doing here. We are just visitors, after all, and it'd be rude if we left it all a mess."


As for your effect of the week... Your past injuries have cleared, with no phantom pains left to haunt you, your loved ones, or your launders. Instead, you'll find that you are unable to speak dishonestly - any time you try, your words get stuck on the tip of your tongue and never quite make it out. It's honesty week, lads - no more lying to yourselves or anyone else.

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[escardos]

[ let's see what the npcs are doing!! ]

[brocoded]

[ Taking pics. What is Flat doing? ]

[escardos]

[ being nosy.

maybe he'll try to photobomb! ]

[brocoded]

[ Go ahead and photobomb. He's snapping pics of people or the pretty scenery. Pausing as he checks how the pics turned out before looking around for Flat to see if he was still around. Hello? ]

[escardos]

[ flat's still there! he waves at him, grinning. ]

Hello! Are you a photographer?

[brocoded]

[ He'll give a wave in return. ]

Hey! [ He'll look at the camera in his hands as he shakes his head. ] Not really anything professional. It's just something I do for fun.

[escardos]

Ah, that's nice!

[ flat nods, going to his side. ]

There's a lot of really nice places to take photos of, aren't there? Can I see some?

[beeingnice]

[she's sitting here, sipping some fancy coffee and judging every player character and their outfits.




a.k.a. she's a vehicle for anyone wearing not-modern (or Nerak Gift Shop) clothing to get a makeover.]

[escardos]

[ well flat has his "i ❤ nerak" hoodie over a jacket.

he spots her, and his face lights up in recognition. ]

Hey, you were in Nerak, weren't you?

[beeingnice]

Ugh, don't talk to me about that frozen wasteland.

[just. unceremoniously putting a hand on his back to push him toward a trendy boutique.]

And get out of that ridiculous hoodie, I'm buying you something better to wear.

[escardos]

Eh?

[ he's just going to get pushed! sure! ]

It's like a date! Sure! You can call me Flat, it's nice to meet you!

[beeingnice]

What? Who said anything about a date?

[push push push... there's a little ding! of a bell over the door as they head in.]

I'm Chloé Bourgeois, and I refuse to look at any of that ridiculous Nerak stuff any longer than I have to. So pick out something you like and get changed.

[escardos]

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it in a romantic way. I meant it in more like a friend way?

[ he'll look at some stuff! eventually, he'll make up this outfit, which he'll go and try on. ]

How about something like this?

[tibkins]

You know what's something I have been wondering for a while? Why so many of you guys have random animals tagging along.

[This one has met a few other characters already! And it's been a fun time, but this is the first time she will ask about this. Having gotten her curiosity piqued, she decided to ask the next person she met, and turns out it's Flat.

She seems so delighted!]

[escardos]

[ flat is delighted by the question!

he takes jack, in the form of a ferret, holding it in front of his chest. ]

These are like our souls, I think!

[tibkins]

[This woman looks at that ferret like it's the most amazing thing ever]

You guys' souls are little and not-so-little animals! That's awesome!

[Still, hmmmm...]

But isn't it unhealthy to have it outside of you? Although I suppose having a ferret inside you would get a little bit unhealthy too.

[For some reason all this brings to mind that meme about 'there's two wolves inside you' just that instead of wolves it's ferrets. She never understood that meme]

[escardos]

[ flat enjoys the excitement! and so does jack, who chitters happily. ​]

It's a bit dangerous if you're out on an adventure with them, but otherwise, it's kind of like having an animal that you shouldn't have as a pet. You don't even have to feed them, but I've taught mine some tricks!

[tibkins]

Oh, you can't say 'I've taught mine some tricks' and not elaborate right away.

[That must be a really intelligent soul!]

[escardos]

Well, let me show you!

[ flat sets jack down on the ground, ready to demonstrate. ]

Jack! [ he finger guns at the ferret, and pretends to shoot. ] Bam!

[ and the ferret flops to the side, dead. ]

Jack, wake up!

[ JUST KIDDING it's alive! it gets back on its feet, running in circles happily. ]

[swordhandled]

[ tori i'm not going to write another fucking monologue right now but i will if you want it.

but owain is currently LARPing ]

[escardos]

Ah-- it's a LARP session!

[ flat will take his knife, pointing it menacingly at owain. ]

Your journey ends here, hero! I, the Evil Prince, will not let you take one step further in this city!

[swordhandled]

[ i said i wasn't gonna monologue again but--

he perks up at that. he raises his LOVINGLY DETAILED AND MADE FOAM SWORD LIKE HOLY SHIT THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL IT LOOKS SO REALISTIC ]

Ah, the Prince of Darkness, we meet once more on the battlefield. As of late, our duels have only resulted in draws as our powers were evenly matched. However, such outcomes cannot be allowed to persist any further! No, my dark foil, I shall call it today that our battle here will be the final one in which our blades cross. While the dark blood of royal evilness...

[ pauses as he thinks about what he just said ]

Wait, no, that doesn't sound right. How about--

While the dark blood of royal villainy--

[ scrunches his face again ]

No no, that doesn't sound good either.

Ugh, sorry, dude, you mind if I start over?

[escardos]

[ it's an amazing intro! flat feels like he's in a play, or, well, an elaborate DnD campaign as he listens to owain...

but then he stops...

oh.

flat nods, lowering his knife. ]

Don't worry! You're doing well, just take your time!

[swordhandled]

It's been a while since someone new decided to drop in, and I really want to make it good, you know?

[ takes a deep breath ]

Ok, I think I got it.

[ puts back on the dramatic voice ]

Ah, the Prince of Darkness, we meet once more on the battlefield. As of late, our duels have only resulted in draws as our powers were evenly matched. However, such outcomes cannot be allowed to persist any further! No, my dark foil, I shall call it today that our battle here will be the final one in which our blades cross. While the foul blood of the dastardly king flows through your veins, the pure and righteous blood of the holy king runs through mine. Truly, we were meant to meet on battlefield as fated enemies. Now, do you have any final words before we clash?

[escardos]

[ flat will give owain as much time as he needs! he has seen enough plays to know how important it is for an actor to be in the right mindset...and so, he takes that time to prepare himself as well.

when owain gives his speech, flat draws out his plastic knife again, putting on the best evil smile that he can muster. ]

Foolish hero! Though you believe that you have the upper hand, I will show you the power of the cursed blood of darkness that has flowed through the Annerheim family for thousands of years. I will prove to Father and the gods above that it is me who deserves to reign-- I will never let your Light reach these lands ever again! Now, come, Prince of Light! Let us dance once more in this accursed battlefield until our final breath--like the warriors we are!