Ok, so I'm on way to, like, the kid orphanage, for real this time, and bringing a little kid with me.

How many of you guys are actually AT this orphanage?

JOURNEY TO THE MAW'S CRYSTAL CAVES

At this point, news had been spreading about the flowers- the ones that only grew near crystals in the Maw, that they were what Seek had used on Nova City back in January, even though they were Fayren-native. Those who have made it this far to The Maw and searched for some time will finally find themselves at a cave, deep within. The only light there is whatever they brought with them and the bioluminescent glow of some crystals and fungus within the cave- certainly not enough to guide the way without your own source.

Once the expedition party is deep enough into the caves, they'll likely notice that the crystals have shifted behind them and cut off the way that they've come in. They have to go somewhat deep into the crystals to get to the patch of flowers they’re looking for, a veritable field of them. Most of the crystals are white or a pale lavender in color, and once in deeply enough it will become clear that the crystals have been enchanted as they rapidly spike up from their spots on the walls and cut off the entrance, regrowing just as rapidly if broken. A character may be able to get out if they have teleportation or phasing abilities, but they will not be able to bring other characters with them.

The only choice is to go deeper, and some who do will begin to find crystals that look a little different- refined, not bound to the enchanted white and lavender ones, and they’re a vibrant green in color. Careful though- spirits still lurk around certain corners, and with the low light and the Maw's nature.. well, you may want to stick close to someone else. Those aren't the only monsters down there.

DIRECTIONS:
-If you were RNG'd to receive a green crystal, you received a notification last night. Reply with a top-level to this post to receive the content of that crystal. If you do not post a top level by the 17th, your memory crystal will get rerolled to go to someone else who has already posted a top level. The mod NPC account will reply to your post with the memory crystal contents so you will not have any way to receive them unless you reply to the main post. Crystal finders: Cassian Andor, Koishi Komeiji, Link, Kamille "Mobius" Rainer, Belle, and Major Lilywhite.

-Regardless of whether you were RNG'd, anyone who replies with at least 5 comments by July 4th will receive a Fayren charm.

-If you are one of the four people who get to participate in capture, feel free to assume that your person got separated from their group and ended up finding the other three who did as well. That way you can still have main threads with whatever group your character came in if you'd like while we can limit the thread to a semi-reasonable amount of people for a single thread because 5 people in a single thread is already a lot and we do want to make sure that this thread is completed. A specific thread for this will be posted in reply to this post for each of those who joined in to participate. Once again, if you do not reply by the 17th, you will just have your character dropped from the discovery so that we can move on. Because this is an active thread and not just an info drop, the role will not be replaced unless all four characters do not participate.

-Just replying may also give you a chance encounter for other neat stuff in the Maw. A mod may reply with something fun to interact with if it looks like your thread is active based on a daily RNG through the 17th.

-Please feel free to assume that characters eventually find a second way out. They can also take samples of anything they want with them- flowers, crystals, rocks, whatever they may find. If your character wants to do something with something they took, please ask a mod what they'll find out and include the method they are trying to analyze it with. (If you just say 'analyze it' that's not going to tell us whether you'll find something out- if your character says they're looking at something under a microscope or that they're running a test for something specific, however, the mods are more than happy to answer if there's relevant information that your character can discover.)

[It's just silence for a long few seconds, but there's a soft grunt to start things off.]

I knew they were liars, but I decided to humor them... I don't have a home anymore.

[The bitterness in his voice might choke someone honestly.]

Anyone in the market for a roommate? I literally just need a bed and a dresser since I don't plan on actually being in wherever I wind up, much.

( Dressing like a bad guy )


***

Ted needed to get his mind off murderers for a while. And what better way to do that than recite poetry to the confused looks of pedestrians everywhere? Colorful verse rolled off a colorfully dressed man.

"There is a gentle thought that often springs
to life in me, because it speaks of you.
Its reasoning about love’s so sweet and true,
the heart is conquered, and accepts these things.
‘Who is this’ the mind enquires of the heart,
‘who comes here to seduce our intellect?
Is his power so great we must reject
every other intellectual art?
The heart replies ‘O, meditative mind
this is love’s messenger and newly sent
to bring me all Love’s words and desires.
His life, and all the strength that he can find,
from her sweet eyes are mercifully lent,
who feels compassion for our inner fires."

Who: Sync the Tempest & Shiemi Moriyama.
Where: Nova City Arcade.
Why: Shiemi has never been to an arcade, and it’s high time that she goes to one.

( and then there’s light… it just takes time )

( Chambers and Wyverns Pt. 5, TL;DR under the cut. )

[Anon, Audio]

Alright. So several people have been asking for a tailor, and I'm going to join in; but for me budget is a concern and I don't want fancy or frilly crap. I need work clothes. The more durable the better.

Also, welcome. I guess. If you don't know where you are; join the crowd. If you're the nervous sort and need to get from point A to point B, I suggest you ask for Jolly Eddy's.

[You're welcome Namur; advertising at it's finest.]

[So it may look like Cassian has finally felt some form of retribution for running his mouth like a machine gun. The priest on camera has a massive bruise on his jaw, and his lip appears to have just newly scabbed after being split.

Nevertheless, he looks very calm, for once in his time here]

... I feel as if I may have made a mistake in voicing my opinion. I've never been a very polite man, and my mouth gets ahead of me without me thinkin' the words over first. It has always been a personal failing of mine, and I hope from this point out I'll do better to control my temper.

With that bein' said, I owe an apology to our new Guardian for actin' like a child denied a cookie instead of the adult I know that I am. It was uncalled for and rude for me to insult another person like that simply because I personally do not care for them.

Everyone, after all, deserves respect. It is a basic right.

My words were improper, and I should have voiced my dissent more appropriately. Chatter like that before is better left for drunken ramblings than polite conversation, especially in a public forum.

I apologize for my language, and I'll do my best to ensure that I do not lose control of my tongue in an open space such as this again when it comes to important matters.

[Video/Action, Everglade]

[She travels a bit of here and there, introducing herself to meet and greet new people, and that's how she learn quickly to get around the cities and get to know the world better. She got a job quickly enough, and hopefully that will make a sizeable savings in her bank in due given time.

She's in the town square, working as an Everglade Ranger and as part time escort for Namur's Jolly Eddy's.]

"Soooo, this is Everglade. Kinda spooky for a city with all of this fog. Anyway, hello! This is Ruby. I heard this town need some help, so I decide to work as an Everglade Ranger and for Jolly Eddy's."

[And she did make some first successes as a bounty hunter!]

"So far, my job is to protect the civilians and keep everything under control. I hope that will help. What do you think?"

Hey everyone, is there anyone out there looking for a sparing partner? I have Tokunaga here that I fight with and I feel like I've been getting rusty with him.

[With the video feed you'll see a Cheshire-like cat waving a paw at everyone before she waves cheerfully as well.]

Even if you're not looking for a partner, I wouldn't mind making some connections either~



[Private//Sync]

Hey Sync I know you've been kinda busy lately but would you help me learn a little hand to hand? While Tokunaga is helpful, what if I get into a situation of close combat without him by my side? That's if you're up to it of course.

who: Zoro and Sync
what: Zoro's job as recruit-tester for Jolly Eddy's means some poor sap has to try to get him from point A to point B. Today's poor sap is Sync.
when: Jan 2 eh
where: Everglade
warnings: nah

( where the hell are we )

[Namur's face and skin are usually notable, seeing as how he's a vibrant blue and looks like a shark. But today, it's like he got hit with the weird stick a few more times. His skin is still blue, but now when it catches the light a certain way, it looks like crystallized ocean waves rolling over his body. Geology enthusiasts might quickly recognize the distinctive patterns of larimar. It quickly fades, the more he comes out of his involuntary transformation.]

A'ight y'all, pop quiz time!

Whatcha call a rock with bigass claws an' totally rad dragon wings?

Winner gets... uh. A thing. With their name on. Sure, we'll go with that.

[with all the weird going ons in this place ironwood was convinced that this place wasn't normal at all. it was strange, it was as though it was filled with the magic they knew about back home, and his suspicions were only confirmed the more he found out about this place.

alright, time to finally make his move.]

Hello everyone. I understand that I have been here before, for a time, but I must stress that I have no recollection of it at all. I also understand that I had been acting idle the last time as well, and that will not be the case this time around.

I am working on creating a sort of Elite Security force- which by my understanding, would only be called in with permission from respective guardians. Of course, I am not here to break any rules, so if a guardian doesn't approve of my forces, they will not set foot in that city.

So, I am reaching out to all of you- would any be interested in my Security team? I will have to see your skills for myself, after all.

In light of recent... events [all these transformations and weird monsters.] ...We can begin proper examinations of strength after this has all passed.

private to weiss;

[as much as he hates to lower himself, even a little, he has to thank weiss.]

I have to give you my thanks for warning me of the rules of this place beforehand. You're right, it would have been rather... embarrassing for a general to be put in jail.

private to winter;

Report in, Schnee.

[The cold reality that somehow; he was still alive hadn't done much to ease Sync upon his waking in the cocoon.

So, the teen relied on his training. He just let go and moved to the beat of the logic that had been enforced upon him; become familiar with his surroundings; learn to use his new tools; look for points of interest to establish a base. After some time though; Sync was sitting on a bench, mentally drained from the effort. He knew enough to have a small area, knew he had temporary lodging, and he needed to get a job.

At least Genessia City was marginally interesting.]

...Almost, almost miss that Oracle Knight salary.



So, how easy is it to get a job here?

Also; seeking to commission a tailor, seeking quotes from craftsmen on a possible piece. Replies will be text only from this account.

[Video]

[On the screen a young woman's face appears as she looks down at the device curiously.]

If it's not noticeable, I'm new here. I get the gist of what's going on for the most part. I'd like to get my priorities straight and get a job as soon as possible.

[She then winks and smiles at the camera]

So who what's to hire me~?

[Action]

[Anise is out and about exploring the area to get herself familiar with it.]