001 | The Welcoming Feast

[godsoffortune]

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!

Comments

OTA!

[idkmybffgon]

Banquet

[You can bet your ass that Killua is pigging out on this GREAT FOOD. He doesn't know why he's here or what's going on, but it's really hard to be a sourpuss when there's good food to be had. In fact, he will actively be sneaking food off of other people's plates if he sees them eating something he wants to try, sorry!!]

Gaming

[It's also hard to say 'no' to a fun game or two. But Killua kind of feels like pressing his luck.]

Hey, hey. You wanna play some darts?

[He flourishes a set of darts at someone, smirking.]

Food :V

[grants_wishes]

[While this place didn't exactly offer an air of 'danger' to it, there's still a large building of unease in Alluka's mind. A feeling of isolation, despite all the people around... no one looks familiar! And for good reason, probably, she doesn't even know who would be familiar at this point.

But... someone of a close age, who doesn't look too threatening... that might be a good sort of person to approach and stick with. The food is a tempting draw, too, honestly.]

Um, hello... [Comes a small, uncertain voice. Let's be friends...?]

[idkmybffgon]

[A stick in his mouth, Killua turns around to face the little girl and blinks at her.]

...huh?

[He glances to each side, as if looking for someone else she was talking to, and then looks back at her, pointing at himself.]

Me? Um... hi?

[He's chewing on the end of the stick idly. There used to be food there, but...]

[grants_wishes]

[Well, he seems pretty all right so far. What a good choice of strangers to approach.]

What are you eating? Is it good...? [Alluka hasn't been brave enough to try much of anything yet, so an opinion would be good.]

[idkmybffgon]

It's... it's just some chicken...

[This feels awkward. Why does this feel awkward? Killua pauses for a moment before holding out a stick skewering some chicken to her from his own plate.]

Here, try it. Everything here's really tasty...!

Gaming (I-I'm sorry for Hisoka already...)

[outwardinsight]

[ It's startling to be approached for no good reason, and even more so to be invited to play darts. The bafflement that is apparent in his expression sticks for a moment longer than is probably reasonable, but then he pulls it together enough to answer the question. ]

I don't play games.

[ It's easy to say 'no' to a fun game or two. ]

never be sorry for being a killjoy ;u;~~

[idkmybffgon]

[..........

Killua stares at the guy, a deadpan look on his face.]

What, like, never? Sounds like your life sucks.

it's Hisoka's special talent

[outwardinsight]

[ Is this news somehow? Then again, there were an awful lot of people that were actively enjoying themselves here. Maybe he was the outlier. ]

I guess so. [ He purses his lips briefly, taking a glance around at their surroundings. Yes, he's pretty sure that this guy is onto something. His life sucks. ]

an amazing talent

[idkmybffgon]

Well, you should play anyway.

[Killua isn't really one to be deterred. He holds out a dart to the guy.]

It's like... a battle. You're competing with me. So that makes it not-a-game, right?

Banquet

[sleepingknight]

[Excuse you, did you just try to nab some of her crepes?]

Hey! The crepes are over there. [Helpful pointing!] Go get your own!

[idkmybffgon]

[You BET YOUR ASS he just did. And not just TRY. He's got a little piece of one sticking out of the corner of his mouth.]

Yeah, but yours are closer...

[sleepingknight]

Not that much closer!

[Huffing!! And insulted!!!]

Stealing people's food is rude

[idkmybffgon]

Only if they catch you at it!

[He rolls his eyes, shoving his hands in his pockets.]

Geez, you'd think that you paid for the food, the way you're going on about it!

Gaming

[spacedog]

Sure.

[There's so much stuff to try out here! So fun.]

[idkmybffgon]

[Well that was easy!! Killua grins and holds the set of darts out to Coal, sliding a second set into the palm of his hand.]

You know how to play?

[Otherwise he'll have to give a quick lesson.]

[spacedog]

[He shrugs. He can't remember the rules but he can't remember anything. But it seems easy enough to put two and two together. Darts and a target.]

Probably.

[He takes the proffered darts, and glances towards the dartboard.]

[idkmybffgon]

[Probably?? What a weird response.

Killua gives him a baffled look before gesturing to the board.]

Oooookay. After you then.

Banquet

[nailed_navigation]

[Perhaps Kazuma looked like an easy target with the way that his focus seemed to dift between Bishamon and all the other new shinkis,but as Killua would soon figure out- there is more to this shinki than his glasses. In fact, as a reward for Killua successfully stealing a bit of Kazuma's sweets from earlier, Bishamon's hafuri had returned the favor. Somehow, someway Killua's yoyo had "mysteriously" disappeared from Killua's pocket. Okay- maybe not so mysterious, it is one of Kazuma's special abilities to manipulate his current surroundings, but that is distracting from the fact. And the fact is- when Kazuma had left to grab a bit more of mochi he was idly playing with a very familiar looking silver and purple yoyo.]

[idkmybffgon]

[Killua's hands tend to drift to his pockets a lot, so it's not actually long before he realizes that something that was there no longer is.

And then he spots the familiar glint in Kazuma's hand. Oh my GOD.

He stomps towards the older shinki, his face dark with irritation.]

HEY! That's mine! Give it back!

Gaming

[returnedfromtheline]

[He looks at the kid, at the darts, then back at that smirk.
Something about that irks him.]

You say 'play some darts' but it looks like you're saying 'watch me win at darts'.

[idkmybffgon]

[The smirk turns into a grin without any hesitation.]

Pretty much! C'mon, it'll be fun!!

[returnedfromtheline]

[Geh, and he admitted it straight out? That's kinda annoying too.
So pass.]

I have to work first. [That's his story and he's sticking to it.] Are you a god or a shinki?

Gaming

[sweetdeath]

Sure, why not?

[He's got a tray full of petit fours and a big, bright blue drink with an umbrella in it, which means he's not going to be taking the darts from Killua right away. Even though he's not slurring his words, he does take exaggerated care in setting the desserts down on the corner of the nearby pool table, which might hint to the fact that this is not the first drink he's had. It's not even the fifth. Free alcohol! Who could possibly turn that down?

Not Tsuzuki, that's who.]

You're gonna have to remind me of the rules, though! [He grins and holds a hand out for the darts now that it's free, taking a swig of his drink.] I haven't played darts in years....

[idkmybffgon]

[Aha! A real sucker! Perfect!

Killua watches him closely, pleased that the guy seems so tipsy already, and holds out a set of darts to him once he's ready for them.]

It's pretty simple. We just throw the darts until we reach zero points from 301.

[A pause.]

Of course, we'll be playing by tournament rules, so you have to double in and out. You can handle that, right?

[ohmygod Killua.]

[sweetdeath]

Huh? Repeat that?

[Tournament rules what huh? Tsuzuki doesn't have bad aim, but he's tipsy enough that he wouldn't remember the complexities of a game he hasn't played in years, even if he ever did know them. And those don't sound familiar.

He takes the darts, though, hefting one thoughtfully.]

What's doubling in?