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[thesmallergun]

Characters: OPEN to new arrivals and NPCS.
Where: En route to Casualty Communal
Rating: Gen
Time: August 12, Afternoon
Description: Liz is here for all of you newcomers! She will be answering questions and giving you the tour of DC, and taking you all to get settled in the Casualty Communal.

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KISHIN CHAMBER ; IMMEDIATE ARRIVAL

[thesmallergun]

[This will be after the video has played, Liz will approach each of you and hand you a communicator and manual]

I'm sorry it has come to this, and my word means little, but please believe me when I say you were not brought here by our choice, and we will do all we can to return you home regardless of whether you join the effort or not.

These are communicators that will get you in touch with everyone else.

[redeemed_polly]

[Sorry lady, you're not going to get a nice and calm reaction. Now, this bird is right in your face, screaming at the top of his tiny lungs.]

"ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR PEA-SIZED MIND?! I AM A PARROT! I AM A TINY LITTLE BIRD! HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO FIGHT WITCHES?!"

[takes a breath to try and calm down, and hops onto her shoulder, trying to get her to understand.]

"Look, send me back, I know plenty of goody-two-shoes who would take a flyin' leap at this kinda opportunity. NOT. ME."

1/2

[thesmallergun]

[....what in the blazes]

[thesmallergun]

[..okay now that she has gotten over SUDDEN PARROT she will try her best to orient herself. It's a little odd having him there on her shoulder but she doesn't protest and gives him a genuinely apologetic look]

As I mentioned, you guys are not here by our choice, and it is not our choice to send you back. It is a machine named BREW that brought you all here, and it may send you back by its own whim, but the only sure fire way to get everyone back is for this war to end.

[bites lip]

But you are not required to fight.

SHIBUSEN

[thesmallergun]

Shibusen is a school and organization for the training of Weapons and Meisters [she will gesture to the various classrooms they are passing, most of them are empty right now]

Classes are giving to all arrivals who want to learn more about this world and what it is exactly that we do, and what we are. We also have a library that is well stocked.

[forgetspajamas]

[This is a hand-raise from the middle of the group. Kaworu's been quiet so far, but he's rather curious. If you don't notice him, he'll just drop his hand and walk on.]

[daddyscythe]

[Spirit was idling at the back of the group by then, and he notices Kaworu. Strange kid.]

Is there something you wanted to ask?

[forgetspajamas]

Classes... this is a publicized thing, this war?

[Have a bright smile in return, sir. Have him walk backwards to look at you.]

Can we still come to them, even if we decide not to fight?

OUTSIDE SHIBUSEN

[thesmallergun]

[Here is what the entrance of the school looks like. Shibusen is at the very center and top of the city so it's a good vantage point considering the shape of the city]

Death City is a rather modern place. I understand some of you may come from a time period behind ours---or hey. Perhaps some of you may come from a time period ahead of us and we look primitive. Either way you should be prepared for technology much different than yours. For example the communicators I gave you earlier.

Should you at any point have trouble adjusting to the city for any of these reasons please feel free to contact any of us at the school. We are here to help and make things as comfortable for you as we can.

[notjustlolicon]

[Well, isn't that a view. He's enjoying the tour so far-- this will be a nice diversion.]

How nice of you to accommodate us.

[thesmallergun]

[she looks to the one who spoke and gives a small nod]

It is the least we could do, all things considered.

[notjustlolicon]

Oh, there's less you could do. But it's still nice.

[He'll fiddle with that communicator now. It's different than the weird mix of modern and 19th century technology in his world, but he'll figure it out... hopefully without shorting any circuits.]

AROUND THE CITY

[thesmallergun]

If you press the button marked GPS on your communicators you will be given a map of all of Death City, including where you are. It will tell you the locations of all our current businesses and important residencies. If you don't want to fight you can always take up a job within the city. Shibusen will pay for all your basic necessities--food, shelter, clothing, but if you want to make a little extra on your own, that's one way to do it.

[fishnets]

Ah, question. [Sheepishly, she raises her hand a little and gives it a wave (when did she become so shy?).] How would one go about getting an... unconventional job? I'm a magician -- [First rule of magic: hide in plain sight.] -- illusionist, if you will. My manager's back in SF. I don't suppose there's a talent agency I could find 'round here?

[leftoverangel]

[nill perks up, her wings fluttering slightly in excitement. oh, the lady was a magician! that must explain the outfit. shyly, she watches her from a distance, listening intently.]

[fishnets]

[Zee notices the girl -- fluttering wings, huh? Not just that Japanese Gothic Lolita fashion... thing. With an explanation of the place already given, the girl might not even be a meta. Still, she moves a bit closer after her question was answered and gives her a little wave.] Hiya. I'm Zatanna.

CASUALTY COMMUNAL

[thesmallergun]

[And at last they arrive at the CC!]

This is the Casualty Communal, where everyone can register for their own room. Rooms are quite spacious, and each hall has a common area where people can meet.

Once you find a partner you are allowed to move to the villas which are much more expansive.

Just go ahead and register and get your keys. And remember! If you have any questions still, that is what I'm here for.

[nebensonne]

[ Partner.

It's the first instance of that term, at least that he's noticed, but the meaning behind it is obvious. Weapons are wielded, Meisters are wielders. He got that part well enough, and it makes him think that things haven't really changed, much. In a way.

He's been silent for most of the tour. Now, he finally looks at Liz, like he's only just really noticed she's there. ]

Are partners necessary to fight?

[thesmallergun]

They are essential--at least against Witches and Kishin eggs.

Normal weapons will scarce do anything against them, most definitely not kill them. It is the power that comes from the resonation of two souls that can really defeat them.

[nebensonne]

[ "Souls". That's a nauseating way of putting things, isn't it.

-- But that's an interesting stipulation you've got in there. ]

... And against anyone else?