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UKIMIYA mods ([personal profile] thecastle) wrote in [community profile] ukimiya2017-07-29 12:50 pm

Beginning

One moment you were elsewhere, surely speaking to your friends, fighting in a battle of your life, dying, or even in a state of non-existence in its entirety. It doesn't matter now, since when you open your eyes it’s become clear that not only is everything around you foreign and unfamiliar, so is everyone. And there seems to be a fair lot of you, at that.

It's easy to discern a few things upon a cursory glance, once you pick yourself up from the field of grass you're resting on. The place you've awoken in seems to be fairly tranquil, for the first few moments at least, and the view of a newly budded sakura tree is among the first that will greet you. In the distance, is a towering castle that manages to look all at once both imposing and welcoming at the same time. There's also an odd pendant around your neck, which you'll find won't come off despite your best attempts. In your pocket you'll find a room key, engraved with a number.

The weather is currently cool, with the sun brightly shining in the sky, though there are a few too many clouds to make it a completely clear day. While most of them appear rather normal, every so often you might spot one that looks just a bit off— like a storm cloud that's completely lost it's way. Lucky for you, it doesn't seem like you're going to have to worry about any inclement weather anytime soon, as they'll vanish from your vision as quickly as they came.

A large stone wall surrounds the entirety of the castle, though it's anyone guess why that is— maybe it's for your safety, maybe it's to keep you trapped, or maybe it's for another reason entirely. The only breach in the wall is a single gate that looks like it certainly led to the outside at one point, but that too has been cordoned off by solid stone.

Fortunately, there's nothing to stop you from entering the castle itself, where you'll find it's pretty grand all things considered. The lighting inside is provided not by electricity, but by magical flame that adjusts to the time of day or night. Actually, if you're looking for anything electronic anywhere, or even a simple power outlet, you'll be sorely out of luck.

For now, it might be best to explore and make some sense of where you are and why you're here— maybe one of your fellow travelers might know something? There are some plaques in the Great Hall that might catch your interest given their focus, in addition to one ridiculously large golden one that seems to bear rules.

Welcome, fellow warriors, to your very long stay.
maddogs: (and if you want me)

[personal profile] maddogs 2017-08-01 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Damn, lady. I'm from Japan in 2010.
originallutece: no wait yes i do I TOLD YOU SO (talk; i don't want to say i told you so)

[personal profile] originallutece 2017-08-01 09:01 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't suppose you're up to date on the latest scientific accomplishments, hm?

[That's kind of a joke, or at least not meant seriously.]
maddogs: (theres nothing i wouldnt do)

[personal profile] maddogs 2017-08-01 09:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Not really. Science isn't really my thing.
originallutece: awful tough lately (talk; you've been acting)

[personal profile] originallutece 2017-08-01 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, I rather figured. Any technological breakthroughs you'd like to share?
maddogs: (i want it bad)

[personal profile] maddogs 2017-08-01 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ his eye narrows ]

Eh? Just 'cause I'm a punk doesn't mean I haveta hate science.
originallutece: please can we just leave the world to burn (talk; here's the reasons this won't work)

[personal profile] originallutece 2017-08-01 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course not, but most people who adore it tend to study it, or pursue something within that field.
maddogs: (it's too hard to sleep)

[personal profile] maddogs 2017-08-01 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure, if ya can afford that shit.
originallutece: yes i did it in ink, do you want to see? (talk; just finished the crossword)

[personal profile] originallutece 2017-08-01 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[She cocks her head for a moment, considering this, and then nods. Fair enough.]

Are there science lovers in your ranks, then?
maddogs: (gets me so high (so high))

[personal profile] maddogs 2017-08-02 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, of course. Takes all walks a' life ta make a gang. My old boss was really concerned with global warmin'. Shit, back in the eighties I read everythin' about it.
originallutece: LIGHT OF MY LIFE, FIRE OF MY LOINS (talk; wait shit is that bill nye on tv)

[personal profile] originallutece 2017-08-02 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh, god, look at her face light up. Like all her emotions, it doesn't last, but it's there.]

Have you? I haven't yet been able to research much in that area - I know the basics, but nothing in-depth.
maddogs: (cause i gotta leave yeah)

[personal profile] maddogs 2017-08-02 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
It's bad, we're gonna fuck the planet right up.

[ he shrugs ]

'course I'm gonna die before that happens so it kinda don't matter anymore.
originallutece: make an Airplane reference I dare you (talk; surely you must be joking)

[personal profile] originallutece 2017-08-02 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, but how so? Or rather: what ends up being the majority contributor? I've heard automobiles play a factor.

[I'VE HEARD, she says, like she overheard it at the water cooler. But hey, you can't research everything, even when you're dead and have access to all the universes.]
maddogs: (gets me so high (so high))

[personal profile] maddogs 2017-08-02 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
Cars, not recylcin' shit, the giantass hole in the ozone layer. Lotsa stuff.
originallutece: FUCK iron man (talk; we're always team cap)

[personal profile] originallutece 2017-08-02 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
I see.

[God, but she wants to ask him a hundred different questions.]

And methods taken to solve the crisis?
maddogs: (i want it bad)

[personal profile] maddogs 2017-08-02 06:54 am (UTC)(link)
We're tryin' ta do a better job about waste. There's specific burnable trash an' reclyclin' an' then the rest of the stuff.