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00 - prologue
PROLOGUE
It doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing – something strange begins to happen. There's a sudden burning sensation that wraps around your right wrist and part of your forearm. If you glance at the affected area, you'll find that it's...glowing. The glow is pale blue, and it's so bright that it hurts to look at. The burn itself isn't so painful that you feel like keeling over just yet, but it does hurt nevertheless.
But before you have time to try to soothe the pain, you start to feel lightheaded, dizzy. Perhaps some of you may attribute this to any injuries you may currently be sustaining. For those who were previously unscathed, however, there's quite possibly no explanation for this other than the sudden appearance of the mysterious burn on your arm.
There is no time to mull it over, though, because it is the last thing that you see before the world suddenly fades to black.
When you regain your senses, your vision is blurry; but when it starts to even out and you survey your surroundings, you find yourself sitting in a rather uncomfortable chair. Looking around you’ll see rows and rows of chairs, all facing the same way towards a desk, a podium, and an empty wall. A projector hangs from the ceiling and the lighting is bright and artificial... For some of you, it might be reminiscent of a college lecture hall. For others, you might have never seen anything like this before.
Your wrist, by the way, feels perfectly fine...though there’s now some kind of strange marking on it. It looks like a scar of some sort, and if you choose to touch it, it doesn’t feel inflamed or damaged in any way...but that doesn’t mean you don’t experience any pain. Perhaps the last thing some of you remember is a hard-fought battle, and the aches from your injuries still linger; some of you might not even remember getting hurt, and yet, your body aches like it has; for the lucky ones who feel fine, well. Pray that it lasts for a little while longer.
Because the moment someone gets hurt – emotionally or physically – there’s a small chance you’ll feel it, too. Where and who and what it’s coming from, though, is on you to figure out.
In front of you on the desk is some kind of device – a tablet, for those of you who are familiar. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be capable of doing much of anything right now, other than take photos and videos with the Camera app. There's also a translating app for those of you who need help reading some of the text around campus, as it is all in English. (Verbally, however, you can understand everyone in your own language. Tablets are also in characters' native languages.) It seems to be incredibly durable and hard to break, but you may want to be careful with it regardless.
Something shifts in your pocket (or...in your socks/shoe/what have you, if pockets aren't a thing) as you move around. Should you reach in and feel for it, you’ll find some kind of card – those who are familiar with modern technology will recognize that this is some kind of card you need to swipe. It has your name and a photo of you on one side, and the back of the card has the word "KEYCARD" on it.
There are also other people here, scattered throughout this mysterious classroom you’re in. In fact, there’re a bunch of you — 29 others, to be exact.
And now... you’re free to do whatever you want. Mostly anything, at least, given that once you step outside and explore, you’ll notice an ominous fog behind the various buildings within view. Still, this is a good time to get your bearings, check on what you have - and don’t have - and talk to the people around you until orientation starts.
( OOC: Welcome to your Intro Log! The partner system is in effect for the Intro Log, meaning that yes, pain share is happening! For some notes regarding the partner system, your character will not know who their partner is upon arrival. It’s entirely possible that they find out now if their partner gets or is already injured, or if they can pick up on their mood. Otherwise, they’ll find out later today...!
Anyone who tries to leave campus grounds will have to enter through the fog, but no matter what, they will mysteriously wind up back onto campus grounds. And for clarification, the keycards are what characters need to gain access to their dorms!
Finally, we will have an NPC Reveal at 6pm EST today! )
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[ Xingqiu will have to check it out sometime. Particularly while he's reading a book, of course! ]
By the way, since it seems we're in the same situation...how about some introductions? My name is Xingqiu, and despite the fact we're still lacking some answers, it's a pleasure meeting you.
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[ He knows his name is a mouthful. ]
It's nice to meet you as well, despite everything else.
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[ Easy enough. Xingqiu doesn't really have much of an option to shorten his, but, well...it isn't quite a mouthful. ]
What a situation we've found ourselves in, hm? I do wonder what kind of individuals are behind this. Do you have any guesses? Even with the lack of information we do have.
[ It can't hurt to theorize a bit, in his opinion. ]
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[ But he thinks that's obvious. ]
Whoever it is wants to keep us in good shape, for whatever reason that may be.
[ Which is good but... concerning? ]
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[ Xingqiu at least seems to agree with the obvious, which is clear from their current state and the current construction of the facilities, but he thinks it can't hurt pointing out for certain. ]
Hmm...it is strange that they do seem interested in our comfort so. They look like they've spared no expense either.
[ Curiouser and curiouser... ]
I can't say I've ever heard of those being kidnapped being placed in nice facilities.
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[ He laughs, even though it's not really a laughing matter. ]
I have to wonder if their plans are nefarious. I would think so, despite everything else.
[ But he isn't too worried over it. ]
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Oh, I've no doubt either. At the least I also do think they won't be content with us being allowed to wander by own lonesome for long. With a set up as elaborate as this one, they're bound to say at least something about it.
Though, the question is how personable they'll try to make themselves out to be. Maybe they'll even bring out a little spread of food to help welcome us.
[ He's not being entirely serious about the latter part, though. ]
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[ Especially if they have sweets. ]
You’re asking the right question, though. Will they try fighting us immediately, or will they present all of this as something other than a kidnapping? I don’t know if we stand a chance either way.
[ After all, Fai himself has been depowered so he’s sure others have too. ]
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[ Xingqiu, pls. ]
Oh, I wouldn't say we've necessarily got no chance against them. I just think our kidnappers happened to get an edge over us by having the advantage of surprise. Which of course can mean the difference between a disadvantageous outcome or otherwise.
We just need to figure out how to turn the situation back into our favor, that's all.
[ He says it like it's no bigee. But it is probably going to be a very tall task, given that their powers are indeed out of commission for the time being... ]
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[ Fai smiles a little, clearly interested in hearing ideas. This kid seems like quite the planner… ]
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Nothing concrete for now.
But, gaining information goes a long way in putting something together, doesn't it?
[ ...so it all comes back to information gathering in the end. ]
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[ Fai is... alright with it himself. ]
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And even if I wasn't, I would try my best to get better at it as soon as possible. I'm sure you understand.
[ They're going to need to be in order to get themselves out of this mess. Or at least give it a good go. ]
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