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The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2016-02-15 07:00 pm
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001 | The Welcoming Feast

Who: Everyone!
What: A little bit of explanation, thank goodness.
When: Early morning. (February 15, 2016)
Where: The Heavens. Specifically in the Meeting Hall.
Warnings: Exposition is coming your way, sit back and enjoy the show!



The Heavens have summoned you. And there is no way to turn down a summons from the Heavens. Of course, some of you know where you are and what you are probably doing here, but most of you might be completely confused as to what is going on. All gods have been ushered into the meeting hall, where every person suddenly becomes anonymous and obscured, while every shinki has been gathered up outside in the hallway, both sets to listen to the same message sent by Amaterasu herself. And while you cannot see her properly or really figure out what her voice sounds like, you definitely know that it's her speaking:

'Welcome, one and all, to Takamagahara. There are many new gods and shinki here today, and I hope you all find your stay pleasant. I wish that I could explain to you exactly why you find yourselves here now, but I am unsure of the details myself. Please make use of the shinki dedicated to our services in order to make yourself more acquainted with your new position. You can find them by looking for my golden insignia.

As compensation for the trouble you are all being put through, I have had a wonderful feast prepared. I only hope that it is to your liking. Feel free to eat and drink as much as you would like, though please do not leave before the clock chimes midnight, for that is when your homes will be prepared.

I ask that all pre-existing gods please help those new to our ways. Let them know what is and is not acceptable and what duties will be expected of them. I am counting on your all to support the Heavens in this confusing time as we attempt to sort things out.

Thank you all for your time. And I am truly sorry that you have found yourselves in this situation.


With that, the figure that is Amaterasu bows deeply and disappears from their sights. The gods are released from their chamber and the shinki are allowed to roam. All exits are manned by a white-clad shinki, bearing a golden, embroidered Chrysanthemum on their chests. So, technically, there is no way out. You can't even seem to teleport out by any means.

All that's really left to do is enjoy the food and hope that you'll actually be able to leave after the clock chimes midnight. Though the clock doesn't seem to work on a minute-by-minute basis either...



Banquet Hall

There is food from literally every culture and walk of life here. Everything is prepared gorgeously and deliciously, no expenses spared. There are shinki bearing the Chrysanthemum carrying out new platters of everything as it's eaten up and nothing seems to go hot or cold as time passes - it always at the perfect temperature for eating and it never tastes anything but delicious. Maybe there's a little magic making it taste so good...

On top of the delectable dinner, there are plenty of desserts and every kind of alcohol available and constantly being refilled. The liquor is being offered to gods and shinki alike, no matter how old they are/look. Let's hope that you can hold your alcohol.

Counselling

In the main hallway, there is an innocuous door with a small, nicely written sign that reads "Gentle Counselling". Inside the door is a small room with a few sweetly smiling shinki inside who are willing to listen to your problems and answer any questions you might have. They are also here to help out any gods that are having a hard time dealing with knowing about how their shinki died and also any shinki that is having trouble coming to terms with the fact that they are dead.

Did Someone Say Games?

A large room connected to the back of the banquet hall has a wide variety of games set up for everyone to enjoy. There are old-fashioned board games (like chess and Othello) as well as newer ones (like Candy Land and Sorry!). On top of that, there is every kind of console available with every video game ever made - and plenty of handheld devices for everyone to be able to play. The devices don't seem to work outside of this room, though, so you'll have to stay there if you want to keep playing. Gaming is, after all, a great way to get to know new people!

After Midnight

Finally, the clock starts to chime. It seems like it's been days and yet only minutes at the same time. Time seems to work so strangely here in Takamagahara and it's hard to keep up with what's going on. But now that the shinki guarding the doors have left their posts, you are more than welcome to leave. In fact, the Heavens seem to want you to leave because all of the food has disappeared, none of the games work anymore (including the board games, which keep flipping over when you try to play...), and the friendly shinki are smiling as they usher you out the doors.

You are welcome to start wandering around Takamagahara, but it's an ambiguous sort of place and might just take you straight home anyway. Feel free to go home and start bonding with your partner. Or sneak home with someone else because your partner is a meanie-pants. It's up to you!



In Summary:
  • Amaterasu says you're stuck here and she doesn't know why. Sorry!
  • There's lots of food to eat, though! Eat your fill.
  • Oh, and there's booze too. Try not to get TOO drunk.
  • Guidance/Grief counselling is available, if you need it.
  • Use gaming to get close to others!
  • Try to start bonding with your god/shinki. Or just form new friendships. Whatever you feel best doing!
  • Have fun!
jyajyaaan: (hmmmmm~)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2016-03-09 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
You tell me.

[What if he isn't your god, Yuya? What then?]
ridethathippo: (Need to open a tab)

[personal profile] ridethathippo 2016-03-09 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[It would probably be like dodging a bullet.

Also there's a lot of silent pouting going on until finally:]
You just don't like the fact that you messed up.
jyajyaaan: (no helping it)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2016-03-09 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmph! Because I don't! [He only need to find out how to make this all like planned.

Yeah.]
ridethathippo: ((Θ︹Θ)ს)

[personal profile] ridethathippo 2016-03-09 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Being a sore loser is a nice first impression. You are the new Sawatari in his life, Vector.]

...Everyone makes mistakes eventually, ya'know.
jyajyaaan: (it breaks so easily)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2016-03-09 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Seriously now. Do you want somebody like me to be your god?

[Shifting his weight onto one hip, he crosses his arms in front of his torso and gives Yuya a 'let's be reasonable' look.]

There's a lot of gods here, and most that aren't bottom line employ more than one shinki. If that's all that is needed to convince you that you should work for them than you are selling yourself way under your true worth.
ridethathippo: (The fun has just begun!)

[personal profile] ridethathippo 2016-03-09 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[....Now he's being complimented? Or maybe Vector's being a tsundere shy in a backwards way. The shinki's confusion is apparent before he ends up putting on a bright smile.]

Let's work together a little while before you say that kind of stuff, okay? So for now, I'll be in your care!
jyajyaaan: (shocked surprise)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2016-03-10 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Damn! Vector's eyes widen for a second because this is NOT what he has been trying to accomplish by switching his rejection tactics.]

...Seriously?
ridethathippo: (Good game well played)

[personal profile] ridethathippo 2016-03-10 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
[Everything's backfiring. Poor Vector.]

Seriously serious.
jyajyaaan: (god-form)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2016-03-10 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
[It's a crime against nature, that is. He's the wicked one, his schemes should be perfect!

He gives Yuya a flat look.]


....Won't matter if I say no, will it? You really are like the other one...!
ridethathippo: (Tomato & Eggplant)

[personal profile] ridethathippo 2016-03-11 06:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[And Yuya is all smiles right back at him.]

Hah! Isn't it expected? We're twins, after all.
jyajyaaan: (seriously-!)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2016-03-11 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Twins?

[Say what?]
ridethathippo: (Not gay enough)

[personal profile] ridethathippo 2016-03-11 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
...Didn't you meet Yuto? We look just like each other, so we gotta be twins.

[Shouldn't that be obvious? ]
jyajyaaan: (seeing your sleight of hands)

1/2

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2016-03-11 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah. [He gives him a long look. Vector knows the assumption is off - has to be off, from what he remembers of their deaths - but something in him tells him to investigate in silence for the time being. It's the same gut feeling that has kept him from ever truly trusting Don Thousand, which means that something bigger and nasty has to be somehow involved.]
jyajyaaan: (or is it something else?)

[personal profile] jyajyaaan 2016-03-11 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I try not to make any assumptions based on looks alone. So you're twins, huh?