welcome to goldvale . intro post #1

[powergamer]

It begins with a flash of blinding light.

No matter what they’re doing, the light is so stunning that they pause to shield their eyes. Logically, it seems like such a bright light would hurt their eyes, and yet somehow, it’s not painful at all. It’s strange, but stranger still, a moment later, the ground underneath them is gone. They’re falling, and it feels like they’re falling for a long time as their eyes adjust after that light.

Yet, it’s not long at all—they’re only falling five feet or so. But as they, and others, appear in the air, there’s a shriek of alarm.

“Beryl—Go!!”

A man’s voice shouts after the scream, and as their eyes adjust, they’ll see two blurry figures, the woman running away while the man briefly stands his ground with a dagger raised before he takes advantage of the confusion to flee as well and cover her. You, and all of the other disoriented strangers, have been left alone. There might be a few bruises from the fall, but otherwise, there are no new injuries. It’s a strange lobby, but nothing about it seems helpful to reveal where you are. Following the two figures is fruitless too, since the door at the end of that hallway is sealed shut with magic—no one will be able to pass through.

So, just where are you?

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arrival . announcement . into the city
DISTRICTS
ironwall . tinwick . steelmount
nickelhollow . platmoor . silverbourne

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DISTRICT: Silverbourne

[powergamer]

GUILDS: Twinwinds (Performer)

The entertainment district. Bars, clubs, and other nightlife options find their home here. Most shops are only open at night, and it's fairly quiet during the day.

open | all 7 days of the week, just tell me the day!

[peachbaths]

[ After training, Kougyoku goes to the Silverbourne district for some quiet time to spend alone. It's not that she liked being alone, she merely didn't have anything else to do. She still could not find anyone she could talk to in her guild, and everyone else in this city gave her strange looks. Did news about her and the others get around that quickly? Oh well, it wasn't anything unfamiliar to her.

In the afternoon, she takes walks by the lake that spans across Silverbourne and Ironwall, watching people play in the water or and take boat rides. It seems only couples are allowed for the latter. She heaves a heavy sigh. Even if it's just with a friend, she wants a romantic boat ride across the lake, too!

Unfortunately, she doesn't even have friends.

Now she's lonely and she wants to cry. ]

Ka Koubun, another handkerchief, please.

[ ...something she says out of habit. She probably mistook your presence for another person. ]

TERREDI?! i'm getting used to your lingo ok

[pits]

Kaka-what?

[ He'd been a bit too distracted in his quest (Find Blue Beetle A Second Time) to notice that he had walked up near a sad looking girl... good job Bart you loser. ]

JUST SAY SATURDAY or did you mean the 5th, because that's sacredi/sunday IT'S A TYPO

[peachbaths]

[ Kougyoku steps back when she hears the voice of a boy. She didn't see that coming! Why can't Ka Koubun be there instead oh noooo. Now she's embarrassed and sad thanks bart you're a pal ]

I'm sorry! I did not realize—I thought you were my attendant. [ She bows down in apology. ]

I DON'T KNOW ANYMORE just goes with sunday 1/3

[pits]

[ just doing his super duty at failing... ]

Oh — [ LMFAO WTF ARE YOU DOING WEIRD GIRL DON'T BOW!!!!!!! ] I can get you a handkerchief, though. No problem. I'll be just a second, literally.

[ GOES TO SUPERSPEED OFF BECAUSE THAT BOWING THING IS REALLY LAME!! ]

2/3

[pits]

[ oh right. moded. ]

sometime later in the week is that good enough

[lightspins]

[Marta's finally starting to get settled in at the Performer's Guild, but that doesn't mean she likes staying cooped inside practicing all day. The Silverbourne District is quiet during the day (not that she takes part in the nighttime activities gosh!!), so she's really just on her way to somewhere more lively when she passes by Kougyoku.]

Er, sorry, were you talking to me?

GOOD ENOUGH

[peachbaths]

[ Kougyoku glances at Marta, then looks away. How embarrassing for this to happen again! ]

I am sorry! Please forgive me, I mistook you for someone else... [ sniff sniff

She's still crying. ]

let's say it's friday!!!!!!!

[tophat]

[ well, now. while it certainly wasn't hirato's intention for this outing to find guildmates to be friendly with, who is he to pass up a prime opportunity for some entertainment? why, this is perhaps even the most interesting thing that's happened to him here yet, for this basic training scheme is remarkably dull.

how easy. every gentleman worth his name carries a handkerchief on his person. basic and yet refined manners, those, and look how very convenient his own preparedness is in this situation.

casually he closes the distance between them (personal space??? lol what's that????), pulling the ever so important handkerchief from his pocket and holding it out for her to take. ]

Certainly.

[peachbaths]

Thank you.

[ The gullible Kougyoku falls for it, naturally. She dabs at her tears with Hirato's handkerchief, but never looks at him. ]

Oh, Ka Koubun, I would rather be at the palace than this dreadful city. Even training has become boring. I'm not allowed to spar with those above my rank! Don't you think that's unfair?

Re: open | all 7 days of the week, just tell me the day!

[conquistador]

( He heard this was where all of the "fun" was at so of course, he wanted to see. However, it looks like not everyone is having fun. At the request, Spain will, indeed, offer her a handkerchief. )

Ah, here. ( Waiting a bit, ) What's wrong?

i can work with that!

[peachbaths]

[ wipes her tears, but doesn't blow her nose on the handkerchief. she's not gross okay. ]

Thank you. It's just terrible, Ka Koubun... I thought I would be okay if I made some friends, but I cannot even make any in this world. Sometimes, I am afraid I scared Iceland away...

idc like thursday i guess i dONT KNOW

[lovesmash]

( iva was actually strolling around with someone or other and had just parted ways with them when she noticed a very solemn looking young girl, and pow-- it hits her right in the kokoro. PLEASE DON'T BE SAD LITTLE GIRL IVA IS HERE so she happily settles next to her with a warm and understanding smile. )

I don't have any handkerchiefs, but if you need a shoulder to lean on, mine is available.

( her only handkerchief is used for emergencies like stuffing up bullet holes sorry kougyoku...... )

Are you alright?

yEAH THURSDAY WORKS!

[peachbaths]

[ That soothing voice is definitely not Ka Koubun. Kougyoku's eyes widen when she looks up at the woman. ]

Oh! I am so sorry, I didn't meant to assume— [ and now she is crying more because she's lonely AND she mistook a woman for a man!!! but oh wait she's not lonely anymore. Kougyoku hides her face as she speaks to Iva. ]

I'm fine... I, I wasjust watching the boats when something got into my eye, that's all.

[ YOU DON'T SNIVEL WHEN SOMETHING GETS INTO YOUR EYE KOUGYOKU PLEASE!!! she wants to ride a boat with a friend that badly... ]

LAST DAY OF THE WEEK? idk

[incendiarism]

[Well, Judar is almost tall enough to be mistaken for Ka Koubun in certain circumstances, so we might forgive Kougyoku this mistake. Judar, however, probably won't.

He leans over her shoulder, tugging on the edge of her robe roughly.]

Aren't those sleeves long enough to wipe your face on, old hag? It's the only thing they're good for!

1/2

[peachbaths]

[ She jerks backward, nearly hitting Judar—okay, she probably does. Rather than reacting to how rude he is (AS USUAL), she is pleasantly surprised to see a familiar face. ]

Judar!

[ emphasis on the surprised, because who would ever be please to see judar, really... only this girl ]

You... you're here! [ SHE'S NOT LONELY ANYMORE ]

[peachbaths]

And I'm not an old hag.

Anytime, Anyone!

[waiterwaitereverywhere]

[It's only when night hits that he realizes: he hasn't been out in the evening in a while. His last client had been an interesting creature, but quite boring in her habits; amnesia, it seems, isn't so conducive to having a nightlife.

Or any kind of a life, really.

If you're on your way through Silverbourne near the Performers' Guild, or near any of the rowdier places, you might feel the hairs prickle on the back of your neck. There are eyes on you.

And if you look up, you might even spot the ridiculously well-dressed boy sitting on an awning.]

naito!!!!!

[tophat]

[ going out in the evening is one of those little things that always seem to help when hirato doesn't have a plan ready. unfortunately, however, his venture outside has been rather unfruitful in terms of brilliant, clever ideas so far. it seems settling down isn't going to be easy, even when he puts on his usual clothes and tries to forget where he is... which is why he's not in the best of moods by the time that distinct sensation of being watched makes itself known.

he's even tempted to ignore it, but that goes against every second of training from back home. possible threats should never be ignored.

it's not until he reaches less crowded street that hirato decides to glance around and lo and behold, there's someone up above who's likely to be the source of that sensation. or not. remains to be seen. ]

Are you planning on giving a proper greeting or am I doomed to forever wonder who I met on this night?

[buildyourworld]

[He's not the type who would usually hang around rowdy places but he's in the middle of exploring the city. If he's going to stay here for a while, he wants to know as much as he can about this place.

Ignoring the cat calling he gets from some locals, he keeps at his pace, paying attention to the streets and buildings. It's when he noticed someone watching him that he stops in his track, discreetly scanning the immediate area around him before looking up at a boy on the awning of one of the shops. When their eyes met, he knows this is the culprit. Staring up at him, he wonders what he's doing up there.]

What are you doing up there?

[lucena]

[Might nothing - people have been eyeing Dio oddly all day, what's one more? He's come to expect it, as even though the atmosphere of this town isn't too far removed from places he's familiar with, there is apparently something a little too foreign about his attire to excuse him from the occasional ogle. So most people aren't going around in full-body morphing suits (with tassels), what's the big deal?

He's also been singing, which he is doing as he half-flounces, half-spins down the street towards the awning where yet another person is watching him. It sounds like it might be a birthday song, improvised... He gives one last enthusiastic spin on the last line of his song (the "dear whoever" part, with his own name stuck in) and ends by throwing his arms up in the air.

His eyes are closed, like he's not paying attention to anything but himself.]

Well. [But then he cracks one eye open and looks up at the boy. HEY THERE.] Are you going to talk to me, or do I have to come up there?

[kilimanjaro]

[Kili's been wandering Goldvale, pacing back and forth between the guilds and trying to determine what's going to work best for it. He needs to find a place soon; while he's bound up his injury to the best of his ability, he needs somewhere to rest and eat.

Obviously Performer's Guild isn't his thing, but Silverbourne definitely seems like a good place to know. Kili will wander in and out of a few of the bars, just getting a feel for the place.]

[lucena]

[Has anyone ever been. This bored. The problem with being in a new city is not so much that he's there against his will (although that's fair), but rather--he has no one to share his excitement with. Other than the obvious problem, this is all super fun! But it would be more fun if his friends were around, surely.

So. Dio is going to have to entertain himself. Maybe someone else will play along.

Which is why he slides away from whatever miscellaneous not-a-bench object he was sitting on top of and plants himself right in the path of someone walking past. Hello!!]

Hi. I'm lost! [yeah, hardly] Can you help me find the lake?

[balzams]

[Even though he tried his best not to show it Latvia felt a little out of place in this district. Allegedly this was the district to go if you wanted a drink but with such a baby face the risk of getting kicked out of any place he dared to look at in was extraordinarily high. When Dio suddenly stepped out in front of him he stumbled back a few paces. This wasn't a mugging, was it?]

The lake? Uh...

I'm afraid not, I only arrived here recently. I'm not very familiar with the city yet.

[lucena]

[No it's not a mugging!! He is completely innocent. And not deterred in the least -- if anything, this is even better than what he'd planned.]

That's great! Do you want to come find it with me?