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∎ ETRAYA MODS ∎ ([personal profile] etrayamods) wrote in [community profile] etrayalogs2025-02-14 10:41 am

FEBRUARY MINGLE

WHO: Everyone!
WHEN: February 14th - March
WHERE: Etraya
WHAT: The arrival of newcomers, a mini mission, and some new city features!
NOTES\WARNINGS:



⏵ arrival ⏴

Welcome to Etraya!

Arrival goes as expected - characters awaken on hospital beds and are offered an explanation of their situation: that they have arrived in the city of Etraya, and they are their world's only hope. They are welcome to wander the hospital if they would like to - the upper floors are mostly empty, full of pristine hallways and numerous rooms filled with supplies, cots, and things one would expect from a relatively average 21st-century hospital.

In the hospital's lobby are several party tables set out with miscellaneous baked goods: croissants, cookies, breads, cake slices, as well as tea and coffee to accompany them - or hot chocolate, for those who are opposed to the other offerings.

Outside the hospital, the last remnants of snow are melting in the sunlight as the weather begins to warm up. It's still chilly enough one might want to put on a coat, but not so cold a jacket is necessary for wandering around without freezing off one's fingers.

We hope you enjoy your stay.


⏵ heroes return ⏴


As the Quantum Rail train glides to a halt, returning passengers step out onto familiar ground - the train station, right where they had initially begun their mission. When exiting the station, their earpieces vibrate, indicating the automatic download of a detailed map which highlights key locations, transit paths, and notable landmarks. As Aurora promised, she had been working on a few renovations around Etraya! A sleek trolley system now winds through Etraya, following clearly marked pathways through the city bubble to make travel across the city smoother. However, the trolley only moves one way, eternally following the loop Aurora has set it on. And because of this, it takes six hours to complete it's loop all the way around. Don't miss your stop!

Pets and animals have been returned to their usual preferred areas, some awaiting the arrival of their owners, and others keeping to themselves in the forested areas throughout Etraya.

Beyond the small upgrades, things seem relatively unchanged - until one familiar sign catches the eye. One marked by four vertical lines, methodically crossed out one by one: the final slash has now been drawn through. The tally is complete. What it indicates has yet to be made clear, but it has to mean something, right? No one would go through the effort of making an ominous-sounding sign without following through.


⏵ love in the air ⏴


This Valentines Day, Aurora and the companion bots have opted to try something a little different: they have scattered mystery valentines across the city. Hidden within mailboxes, tucked into cafe menus, slipped under doors, on the outside of high windows for those wall-crawlers to spot. There are countless of these little slips of papers, strewn throughout the city. And within each valentine, is a challenge or gesture to complete. Please feel free to make these up yourselves as long as they fit in with the theme!

Some examples include:

  • Deliver a flower to a stranger.
  • Write a heartfelt poem for someone.
  • Share a box of chocolates!
  • Confess your feelings for another.
  • Play matchmaker for two people - this can be platonic, or romantic!
  • Gift a friend with a stuffed animal.
  • Give five different people a genuine compliment.

While not mandatory, completing five tasks will earn an individual an additional ten points to use towards anything they would like!

Each little Valentine is signed "Your Secret Admirer. ♡", and some of them may even be addressed to specific individuals. Don't be surprised, Eddie, if you see one or two that are specifically addressed to you lurking around your collection of chicken friends!

And while most of these are harmless, some of the valentines cards come with effects for those who come into contact with the paper. Perhaps they thought it was a piece of garbage, or were just kicking it out of the way rather than intending on taking part. It doesn't matter! They get to join in on the fun, too.

Heart Eyes - your pupils literally turn into hearts for a few hours, making it hard to focus on anything other than things (or people) you find attractive.
Love-Struck Stammer - You can only speak in poetic compliments or romantic declarations, regardless of whom you're speaking to.
Chocolate Bliss - Everything feels good. Simple. Easy. As if there's nothing in the world to concern yourself with. You feel happy, without any concerns or worry.
Rose-Tinted Vision - everything looks soft and romantic, as if you're in a romance novel. You know the ones.
Magnetic Attraction - regardless of what you had been doing, you suddenly find yourself unable to leave the side of the person closest to you. Had you been eating chocolates while walking down the street? Well, have fun getting stuck to the guy who'd been out for a jog!
Serenade Syndrome - you find it impossible to resist the urge to sing your words, turning all conversations into love ballads.
Heartstrings - A thread appears, connecting you to someone close by who you share many similarities too. Perhaps you had never met this person before, but the threads tied around your pinky fingers that refuse to let go until you allow yourself to open up to them clearly means you should be a little more familiar with them.

Love is in the air—or maybe just a bit of well-intended chaos! 💕

⏵ NOTES ⏴


Welcome back from the mission, and welcome to Etraya for our newcomers! We've tried to keep this log simple for an easy introduction, as well as some downtime for our mission-goers who worked hard to solve the Quantum Rail mystery.

There is something else going on, but. . . well, no one seems to know what! The computer that had been on the lower floor of the hospital is now missing, and Aurora may seem a little flustered as she flits around Etraya, in search of something.

For all questions relating to this log, please refer to the mod queries comment. All other questions can be directed to the FAQ.

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banworthy: (9)

[personal profile] banworthy 2025-02-26 03:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh. [ It's really all he could say. He tries to think of where it would be hard to acquire chocolate, and he supposes some poor area, actually? ] Well, then, it seems like you should be able to partake in a lot of new and wonderful foods here.

[ Vincent nods along. ]

It's fairly common. [ Not that he's taken to eating it lately. Actually, he should try to eat more sweets. This is a good reminder. Ugh, but does that mean he has to do more training? Isn't that how it works? He glowers at the box of chocolates for a second. ]

Well... are you feeling close to me now?
hyphanated: (hm?)

[personal profile] hyphanated 2025-02-27 01:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Why is he glaring at the chocolates...did the chocolates offend him somehow? Strange.

Anyway! Thinking, thinking...]
...Not particularly.
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[personal profile] banworthy 2025-02-27 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Fair. ]

Well, give it time.

[ Actually don't, he wants to die alone -- anyway! ]

I'm Vincent, by the way. And you are?
hyphanated: (face forward)

[personal profile] hyphanated 2025-02-28 01:51 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm An Zhe. It's nice to meet you, Vincent.

[Perfectly polite! Standing nice and straight with the chocolate box still held up like he's one of those tray-holding figurines you see in places sometimes.]
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[personal profile] banworthy 2025-03-02 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Pleasure.

[ Polite, polite, polite.

So polite that he'll eat a few more chocolates. Why not? Is there anyone else coming to stand in line? Sheesh.

Vincent can't help but get defensive no matter what action he takes. He has imaginary arguments with people who aren't even arguing with him. He prepares to be criticized for anything that he's doing and has hundreds of reasons why it is. Always on the defensive, but that's what a weak person must do. ]


Anyway, how are you liking things here?
hyphanated: (in the distance)

[personal profile] hyphanated 2025-03-03 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Watching Vincent take more chocolate... looking down at the new empty spaces in the box......oh well, the food here's free anyway, it's probably fine?]

It's alright. I have a comfortable place to live, and no one has threatened my life so far.

[He would still like to go home, eventually, but...] What about you?
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[personal profile] banworthy 2025-03-04 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, big same.

[ He tosses the chocolate into his mouth.

It is tossed with a bit more vigor than what he means and he's coughing. Turning his head, he spits it out on the ground and is bent over holding his knees.

Breathing sharply, he stands up straight - again. ]
hyphanated: (whoa really?)

[personal profile] hyphanated 2025-03-04 05:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wait why is Vincent coughing like he's about to d—oh wait he's better again??]

Are...are you okay?

[An Zhe asks this with a hands held vaguely out like he wants to help but isn't quite sure how? Also this chocolate box is kind of in the way and he doesn't want to waste food but—]
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[personal profile] banworthy 2025-03-06 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Fine.

[ He chokes the word out. ]

... just food down the wrong ... whatever.

[ A dismissive wave. ]
hyphanated: (uh)

[personal profile] hyphanated 2025-03-06 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[The wrong what? The wrong throat!? He's a mushroom, he doesn't know...!

Still awkwardly holding his hand out, wanting to help but not knowing how...maybe he should put away the chocolate box? Just gonna put that lid on and shove it under his arm to prevent more choking—oh!]


They weren't poisoned, were they...?
banworthy: (11)

[personal profile] banworthy 2025-03-07 02:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ What?! ]

Why would they be poisoned?!
hyphanated: (hand?)

[personal profile] hyphanated 2025-03-09 06:38 am (UTC)(link)
You were choking?

[???]
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[personal profile] banworthy 2025-03-09 07:02 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, that.

[ He waves his hand dismissively.

Then pauses to stare at the young man.

Squints. ]


... you're being serious right now?
hyphanated: (???)

[personal profile] hyphanated 2025-03-10 09:14 am (UTC)(link)
[Blinks.]

Yes?
banworthy: (34)

[personal profile] banworthy 2025-03-10 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Okay. ]

I choked because I tossed it in too far.

[ Quite a lot of build-up for a nothing answer from him, but eh-- ]
hyphanated: (first look)

[personal profile] hyphanated 2025-03-12 04:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[...He doesn't fully understand the human body well enough to understand this, but he'll accept it anyway.]

Next time...maybe you should eat more slowly.
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[personal profile] banworthy 2025-03-12 06:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ His face scrunches up in irritation. ]

Marvelous advice. You should open an -- [ He closes his eyes and holds his hand out to calm himself down. Annoyance never solved anything. ] -- anyway, thanks for the advice.