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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!
soundsurfing: (You're such a killjoy)

A.

[personal profile] soundsurfing 2016-02-16 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Okay, seeing someone crying over pancakes is a first. He hesitates for a bit, then moves over, grabbing a few napkins as he does to offer them when he gets close enough.]

You all right? They ain't that bad is they?
ridethathippo: (baby come back u can blame it all on me)

[personal profile] ridethathippo 2016-02-17 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
...! [Yuya swallows quickly so that he can go back to wiping the tears on his face. It's a little embarrassing to be caught like this, now that he thinks on it.]

A-ah, no. They're actually...really great. [Taking a napkin, he looks at it for a second before sighing to himself.] I'm just a little sad, but I'll be fine.

[He mulls over putting on a smile for the rest of the party. It'd be bad to drag others down when there's such a big and lively banquet going on.]
soundsurfing: (Hookups at LEGOLAND don't count right?)

[personal profile] soundsurfing 2016-02-17 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
Helps to talk 'bout it if you wanna?

[He doesn't know this guy from adam but he feels sympathy towards him anyways. He's not entirely happy about this shit either, so at least he'd be talking to someone who understands where he's coming from.]

I mean, hell yo, you can keep cryin' into yer pancakes if you wanna, but I ain't ever hearda that workin'.

[He offers the guy a little smile, trying to lift his spirits a little.]
Edited 2016-02-17 04:10 (UTC)
ridethathippo: (Look at this cutie)

[personal profile] ridethathippo 2016-02-17 02:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Heheh, I guess you're right. [That gets a smile. It's a little funny to think about, and Yuya can really appreciate the encouragement. Still, he rubs the back of his neck sheepishly.]

It's a little silly since I can't remember what I'm missing, but I'd like to think I had family and friends. So if I'm here, I can't be with them if they're waiting for me. [Which means they'll be sad, if there is anyone who's important to him. It's a loop of sad feelings he's caught himself in, and Yuya scuffs his feet against the floor under the table anxiously.]

Everyone else seems to be taking it fine, though...
soundsurfing: (Stopped to let a pinecone cross the road)

[personal profile] soundsurfing 2016-02-18 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
[Surprisingly Beat listens without interrupting as the guy talks, arms folding loosely over his chest as he leans a little on the table. Just a bit, he doubts it's going to go sliding away but he doesn't exactly want to take the chance.

He glances around to look at 'everyone'; all the rest of the Shinki and Gods they're supposed to work for, mingling and talking like it's just another party.]


Dunno 'bout them, but I get what you mean. I ain't takin' it too cool either. I ain't sure who I'm missin', or even if I got someone to miss, but- [He shakes his head and shrugs a little, throwing the guy a look.]

Plus yo, don' judge yerself by how they're takin' it. You wanna be sad an' cry, be sad an' cry an' punch anyone who gets in yer face 'bout it. You wanna be angry? Be angry. You gotta right.
ridethathippo: (Kill you with my cuteness)

[personal profile] ridethathippo 2016-02-19 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
[One day everyone will find out that Yuya and anger do not mix well.

Yuya pauses to listen to Beat and a moment longer to roll the idea around in his head, but he ends up letting out a laugh.]


Pff- haha! I think I'd rather laugh it off instead of punching someone. I can't imagine myself getting into a fight. [Although if he's more athletically built than an average scrawny teen. He seriously can't picture it, so that plus how zealous Beat sounds with his pep-talk...it's all funny to him.]

I'm glad I'm not the only one though.
soundsurfing: (Now I've never been the one)

[personal profile] soundsurfing 2016-02-19 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[The laugh makes him blink in surprise and confusion for a moment, but hey, it's better than crying! He eventually grins and shrugs a little, snorting.]

Hey man, whatever tickles yer fancy. If laughin' 'bout it makes you feel better, giggle away dude. If I 'membered any jokes, I'd share 'em!

[His grin softens a little and he unwinds his arms to stretch them over his head, cracking bones and sighing.] Peeps can get so swept up in shit that they forget they ain't alone. Always gonna be someone out there to commissary dude! [commiserate....]
ridethathippo: (Helping hand)

[personal profile] ridethathippo 2016-02-24 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
[For some reason, Yuya doesn't feel the need to correct him even though he knows what the other teen means. It's profound even with the slip-up.]

We forget we're not alone, huh? I'll definitely try to remember that. [Which would seem easy since he doesn't have much else to remember. And...he doubts the other would let him forget if they became friends. This is a pretty good start!]

...At least I remember one thing from before. [Despite sitting side by side, he still offers a hand:] My name! I'm Yuya.
soundsurfing: (Now I know them all. Biblically.)

[personal profile] soundsurfing 2016-02-24 03:42 am (UTC)(link)
[That makes Beat grin, pleased a little.] Good. Offer to be a shoulder if you need it's still there too yo, so don' hesitate to come bug me.

[The offer of the hand makes Beat take it and shake it like it's on stormy seas, grin turning into a beam.] Names Beat, dude. All thin's considerin', it's nice to meetchu!