[OPEN] June 2013 Introduction Log

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Characters: Volunteers, Newcomers and OPEN for mingling!
Location: All Around Death City
Rating: Varies
Time: June 6th, All Day
Description: Welcome to Death City!



BREW's at it again. After powering up, giving energy readings on the night of the 5th that alerted Shibusen to new arrivals, they turn now to volunteers to assist in giving the newcomers the information and supplies they need.

Perhaps you're one of the ones who woke up in the Kishin Chamber on the morning of the 6th. Perhaps you live in Casualty Communal and were woken up by equipment transporting strange x-ray machines to rest in front of the building, prepared to scan the fresh meat and determine which are Meisters and which are Weapons.

The sun is laughing high in the sky as temperatures soar to 110 degrees F. The air wobbles in the distance, and many citizens are drinking plenty of iced tea and lemonade to cool down. One group of children has popped open a fire hydrant and are playing in the spraying water before the police arrive to give them trouble.

No doubt the new arrivals are confused... let's give them a warm welcome, shall we? But not too warm- stay hydrated and cool, everyone!

And new guys? Welcome to the desert.


[ooc: Newcomers! Simply tag in to any or all of the sections here and volunteers will pop right up to greet you ASAP! The last section is completely OPEN for newcomers, volunteers, or Guests all ready in Death City who want to come up and say hello. Have fun!]

Comments

[unbreakably]

[ That tour was way too long, he totally got hungry from all of that.. so Josuke is just walking around in the city, hands shoved deep into his pockets. He's just looking around, mostly, trying to come to terms with everything he heard in such quick succession. If weird stuff hadn't happened back home right before he got here, he never even would have believed any of this, seriously..

His stomach grumbles and he quickly looks around to see if he can find any place to eat, but then he checks his pockets for his wallet.. and it's not there anymore, causing a loud "BWUH?!" of surprise as he looks perplexed. What, Josuke, did you really think they would take your Stand but let your wallet come along with you.. ]

Dammit, the bastards took my money! [ You're misunderstanding, Josuke.. at least he's enough of a loud idiot to stand out on the street like this. ]

SLAMS INTO THIS

[evokes]

[Minako's just passing by, but she knows the sound of distress when she hears it!! Or she's also just the friendly type who'd help even a stranger out in a situation like this, either or. So don't mind one teenage girl coming to the rescue, Josuke...!]

Hey there! I'm guessing you're in a bit of a pinch? [She knows that being hungry is a Problem.]

WOAH BE MORE GENTLE

[unbreakably]

[ Minako's the saving angel in the middle of his emergency situation.. but no, really, what could be better than being helped by a friendly girl? It sure won't make him any less hungry, but it's better than standing here freaking out by himself. ]

Yeah, you can say that again! [ He manages to calm himself a little though, rubbing the back of his head and looking a little more sheepish. ] I wanted to go eat, but I don't have any cash! It's all gone, even though I had it right in my pocket before! Man, that kind of stuff ain't right..

I CAN'T I'VE WAITED TOO LONG

[evokes]

Seriously? That sucks... [Shibusen why do you do this to them. But that's when Minako checks the money she has in her pocket. It should be enough to cover a second person...] How about this though: if you don't mind going with a stranger, I'll buy you some food. It would just be cruel to leave someone hungry!

IT'S OKAY WE BOTH HAVE..

[unbreakably]

[ ...

Ah, it really is an angel, isn't it.. He's gone straight to heaven and there's nice girl angels who buy him food, it's like everything good in the world gathered in one moment. It makes him forget his trouble with how weird all this is and how he doesn't have his Stand and can't contact his friends for a moment, instead he looks really surprised. ]

Wha-- you're serious?! You'll pay food for me?

we're not gonna make it......

[evokes]

[She laughs lightly at his reaction. Was it really that surprising? Although it's a better reaction than something negative at least. You never know how social links are supposed to be answered man.]

Yeah, seriously! I wouldn't mind grabbing a bite to eat now anyways, and I have enough money to pay for a second person right now.

this is the end for us!!!

[unbreakably]

Woah.. thanks! [ The realisation that he's getting food slowly dawns upon him, and it makes him grin widely at the girl. To think there's people out there who will just buy food for a stranger like that..! Although honestly, he feels sort of bad taking advantage of it, so.. ] I'll buy you some back sometime when I actually have cash though, I swear! I'll owe you!

[ But for now this is fine. More than fine, considering his stomach still sounds like an aggressive bear. ]

I'm Josuke, by the way. Josuke Higashikata!

sobs violently into my hands!!!!

[evokes]

Haha, alright! It sounds like we have a deal then. [Not that she would've minded just doing him a favor either, but it's alright.]

It's nice to meet you, Josuke-kun! I'm Minako Arisato. [She smiles brightly, looking around now.] Let's see... I think there should be a ramen shop around here actually, so how about we go there?

[unbreakably]

Man, anything sounds fine right about now! I could eat a horse!

[ He starts laughing again, but then hse stops abruptly in the middle of his laugh, looking a little more troubled as he thinks back of Amaterasu.. ]

.. Hey, horses don't talk to you too here, do they?

[vulgaris]

[...oh. This should be a treat. Minatsuki had been walking around as well, trying to find some plants she could use for her room when she suddenly caught this guy walking around. She wouldn't have even batted an eye at him if it weren't for that stupid haircut he was sporting. But even more so was the fact that he was complaining about the guys taking his money. It just made her stop and stare for a moment, with her crossing her arms and standing in this guys way. Sure, she looks cute for a moment, but...]

...oi. What the hell are you complaining about? Don't you know the saying "work your way up"? Did you really expect they'd make things this easy for you?

[She starts to frown a bit, but she actually waves her hand off dismissively at him.] Looks like you're shit out of luck for now. Someone could probably throw you a bone, but if you're expecting me to, then you might as well eat a dick.

[unbreakably]

[ Oh, hey, another girl! That one looks just as-- ... fr.. iendly... until the moment she opens her mouth, that is. Josuke is just completely struck silent for a moment, he doesn't even know how to deal-- do girls really speak that way?! No way, right, even if Yukako was pretty crazy she at least didn't talk like this! What's up with this girl?!

And since Josuke is so.. Josuke, his shock immediately appears in his expression too. He doesn't know how to deal.. ]

Uuhhh.. [ HE LITERALLY DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY. OR HOW TO DEAL. WHERE'S OKAYASU TO YELL TO WHEN YOU NEED HIM. ] A-are you feeling okay?!

[vulgaris]

[...well, if she couldn't spot a dumbass from a mile away, she would be shit out of luck and possibly out of a job in that case. Still, her expression doesn't seem to lighten up one bit. Instead, it actually grows a bit more annoyed as she walks up to him, staring at his face.]

...what? You never encountered someone like me before? Let me tell you a little lesson, Hair wonder, [oh dear lord] if you're going to get accustomed to this place, you need to learn that there's going to be asshole girls like me out there, and there ain't much you can do about it.

And like hell I'm okay, does it look like I'm feeling all alright in my brain?

[unbreakably]

[ ... Oh no.. Minatsuki, you said the one thing you shouldn't say! Of course he doesn't pay any attention to the rest of what she's saying anymore when he hears that insult, instead his face twists in a huge frown, his expression darkening so much. ]

What the fuck did you say about my hair?!

1/2

[vulgaris]

[...ah...!? Her eyes widened up a bit in shock at what just happened. Did this guy suddenly just grow a pair or something? Sure, Minatsuki was going to give him more sass when it came the time, but she knew if she continued, she was probably going to get socked. And she did not want that on her, oh no. So...she eyes the boy for a minute...]

[vulgaris]

...mister...can't you tell I was only joking...? You didn't have to say such a mean thing to me in the first place...

[She started to sniff, feeling tears coming into her eyes as she looked up at him, with a look of "please don't hurt me". But inside, she was hoping to god this would get her out of him punching the daylights out of her.]

...s...so please don't take what I said to heart so bad...I...I promise I won't do it again... [It was then the water works began to fall from her eyes, as she began to bawl.]

[unbreakably]

[ Josuke here was about ready to punch her over it - normally he wouldn't punch a girl, but she hardly even seems like a girl to begin with, and talking about his hair just.. triggers his rage which is basically a blind rage he can't snap from..

... But he's never had this kind of reaction before. And that actually does manage to make him snap out of it and blink in confusion. Wait, what, wasn't this girl being rude as shit just now, why is she suddenly like a normal girl?! What happened?! There's no way he can punch someone like this in good conscience, right?!

He's totally freaking out here, oh god, Josuke Higashikata, what have you done.. ]

W-- wait, don't cry! Shit, I-- I.. my hair's just a sensitive point, okay?! I won't hurt you, s-so just don't cry!

[vulgaris]

[She begins to calm down a bit, wiping the tears that had been rolling down from her eyes, looking up at him with a bit of wibble to her mouth as she tries to speak once more.]

...so...I should not talk to you about your hair, then...? I'm sorry, I was just saying that it looked really cool...but...I guess it sorta came out wrong...I'm sorry about that. It won't happen again, I promise!

[Inside of her mind, she's practically laughing her ass off. She can't believe she was able to turn the tables on this guy so quickly...seriously, she was the only one who was able to be pull this sort of shit off in the first place. And especially against this weirdo.]

...so...um...are we okay now...?

[unbreakably]

[ How can she change so suddenly?! Is this what she's actually like and the rest is some front, or.. which way is it, which way?! He can't just figure this out, where's Jotaro when you need him...?! ]

Uh.. y.. yeah! We totally are, so it's okay, right?! No need to cry anymore! [ Good job, making a girl cry on your first day.. ] Besides, you're right, my hair is totally cool..!

[vintage_magic]

[Back in San Francisco, Lily had her deal with Conrad: breakfast in exchange for errands. But here in Death City, she's left to do her own sweeping. Standing outside Yesterday's Magic in her vintage dress, she looks like a more like a misplaced 1950s housewife than a shopkeeper.]

[She looks up from her task at the sound of someone exclaiming and can't help staring a bit at that pompadour.]

Is something wrong?

[unbreakably]

Yeah, they--

[ He glances up to see who even spoke up until he sees Lily standing there. It takes him one or two blinks, but then he realises he should at least be a little more polite to someone older.. especially with how mature Lily looks in those clothes to boot, so he quickly bows. ]

Uh, it's okay! I'll be fine! It's just.. I guess this place is sorta confusing at first, but.. I'll deal!

[vintage_magic]

[And Lily blinks at the sudden change in demeanor. What was that about?]

At first? Um, are you new in town? [Was that cotton-pickin' contraption acting up again? She certainly hasn't seen him before. She would have remembered that pompadour! Reminds her a bit of Elvis although this kid's version is rather extreme.] Maybe, I could help...?

[unbreakably]

I think I'll be fine.. I mean, yeah, I'm new, but.. [ There's another moment of hesitation where he just decides to admit it, letting his head hang a little as if it's a shorter version of a bow. ]

I guess they must've taken my money when they brought me here, I can't find my wallet anymore.

[vintage_magic]

They? You mean the folks at the school and that BREW contraption of theirs? That's weird. It likes to muck with time and different dimensions but I've never heard of it making someone's wallet disappear before. [The only particularly notable thing of hers that had ever vanished was her ceremonial dagger.]

Oh, but even if you had it, the people here use this strange currency called Death Dollars.

[unbreakably]

W-.. wait, what kinda weird name is that?! "Death Dollars"? That just sounds omnious, like some kinda gang's name! [ Is it really worth freaking out over, Josuke.. even if it's just momentarily. ] I guess I wouldn't have money for a meal either way then though, I've never even heard of that money before.

[ Siiigh. ]

Guess I'm just screwed over no matter what.

[vintage_magic]

Well, the people here seem kind of obsessed with death. [Wait until he walks into the grocery store and sees how many brands use 'Death' in their names and the skull stickers on all the fruit!]

But if you ended up in this world because of that cotton-pickin' contraption, didn't the people who greeted you give you one of those smartphones? You should be able to show it to the cashier at the grocery store and the school will pay for your food.