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[queendaze]

Who: EVERYONE!!
When: Day 1, early morning but not so early that you'd encounter monsters from last night
Where: Port Perplex
What: You have arrived to the kingdom!

[you weren't sailing that treacherous sea for long--in fact, the ride seemed surprisingly swift, if not potentially sickening. but here you are now, standing in the port of Port Perplex, unloading yourself and your belongings as the old ship sounds its obnoxious horn for the seventh time. and, well, come to think of it, you're not the ONLY one getting off the ship!

on land, you and the others are bombarded by a crowd of cheering townsfolk! they throw confetti over you, try to drape flower neklaces around your neck, and also blast horns PROBABLY RIGHT IN YOUR EAR, ow.]

"Who are these people? Oh... OH! They're here to help us!"

"Thank you! Thank you!"

"Please, have some petals. You like petals, yes?"

"IS MY HORN TOO LOUD FOR YA? WHAT? WHAT DIDJA SAY?"

[...anyway, it doesn't take long for them to disperse and leave you be, assuming you aren't getting caught up in their antics. should you explore further into the town, past the harbor, you'll find that the colorful town looks like it's on the brink of a festival--banners, streamers, bunting, balloons... they're everywhere! is it because of you? one might wonder, but you'll come to find that the town will always look like this from here on out. on the contrary, the beach/cliff area surrounding this little town leaves a LOT to be desired.

the Queen said you'd get a room of your own at the inn if you got a part-time job. well, the Dolph-Inn's visible in the distance. in an act of kindness, the innkeeper will gladly allow you to keep any of your stuff in a room until you get a job! however, should you return jobless by nightfall, the innkeeper will just as gladly toss your belongings onto the street and shove a cardboard box into your arms. yikes.

so... what are you up to?]

((QUICK LINKS: F.A.Q. - SETTING - THE INN - BUSINESSES & JOBS

NOTES: Just a reminder that job acquisition is ~handwaved~, ie nothing about it needs to be actually threaded, and you don't need modly approval to say if your character taking this job or that job is ok or not! It's in your hands, assuming your character takes a job!

ALSO backtagging is totally ok if you join in late, and you are certainly allowed to make posts of your own when you're ready! But just as a reminder, posts should steadily progress time in a linear fashion!))

Comments

[glorious]

[This man is simply trying to avoid any further run-ins with the crowds as he investigates the town, particularly the different businesses.]

[...however, if he saw you come off the boat with him, then he's going to make a point of approaching you.]

Excuse me...You're also here to deal with the labyrinth situation, aren't you?

[internalflame]

[ If anything, Jean is used to men of his stature addressing her so she doesn't seem to sweat the idea of speaking honestly with a stranger. ]

Aren't you? [ Maybe not so honest as she answers a question with another in return, but she means well. Probably. ]

[glorious]

[That gives Van cause to raise an eyebrow, but he easily laughs it off. He can appreciate those able to throw questions back at him; if only because it makes for a memorable first impression. He won't be finding himself struggling to remember this woman later, that's for certain.]

I am, actually. I wanted to try and meet everyone I'd be working with, before we're called in to deal with mazes and monsters.

My name is Van Grants. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[internalflame]

R-Right, that's a good idea. [ Why didn't she think of it herself?

Well, maybe he won't mind if she carries it with her and uses it as an excuse to introduce herself to the others. If he does? It's not as if he has to know. ]

Oh yeah! I totally spaced out there on giving my name in return, didn't I?

[glorious]

[Van bites his tongue to keep from laughing. She already seemed flustered enough without him laughing about the matter; and he has little intention of making her feel mocked.]

You did, but you don't need to share a name if you don't wish to. It'll simply be easier to work with someone when I know what to call them.

[internalflame]

No way, it's nothing like that! [ It's just weird to be in a dimension where no one knows who she is.

Weird and a bit relaxing. ] I'm Jean.

[ninetyninelives]

That's right.

[glorious]

[holding a hand out]

My name is Van Grants. It'll be a pleasure working with you, Mr...?

[ninetyninelives]

[handshake!!]

I'm a little young to be a mister. I'm Mao.

[glorious]

[handshakes!]

I'll try to remember that, Mao.

Have you had a chance to see the area yet?

[ninetyninelives]

Just a little bit of the shops, here and there.

[whopraysfor]

Yes. Yes I am. It's nice to meet you.

[Zack offers a hand to shake.]

[glorious]

[taking his hand and shaking it]

It's nice to meet you as well. I'm Van Grants, and I'll be looking forward to working with you.

[whopraysfor]

Zackary Marshall. It's nice to meet you as well, Mister Grants.

I... if what they said was true, I can't exactly ask you where you're from? Well, not and have it make sense.

[because the answer looks to be 'Comic Con' to him.]

[glorious]

[considering him, looking him up and down...]

I'm the Commandant of the Oracle Knights, the military branch of the Order of Lorelei -- located at Daath. If what they say is true, then I should also add that Daath is a large island on the planet of Auldrant, shouldn't I?

[jarredforlife]

[This man looks somewhat unnerved to be accosted by such a magnificent pair of eyebrows.]

Ah...yes...?

[glorious]

[Don't worry. They don't bite.]

Ah, splendid. I wanted to make sure I had a chance to meet everyone I would be working with before we deal with the first labyrinth.

My name is Van Grants. May I ask for your name?

[jarredforlife]

That's probably a good idea... I'm Barakiel.

[glorious]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Barakiel. I look forward to working with you.

Have you had a chance to explore the whole area yet?

[breachedwhale]

[ pauses, that face is familiar ... ]

Ah, yes I am.

[glorious]

Then we'll be working together, so we should exchange names while we can.

My name is Van Grants.

[breachedwhale]

That sounds like a good idea.

Makoto Tachibana. Pleasure to meet you.

[glorious]

It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Makoto. Are you settling in well so far?

[primetimehero]

[ pauses, blinking at him like he might recognize him

but

then

hm. ]

—uh, yeah. Aren't we all?

[glorious]

[...that's an odd look from someone I never met. raising a brow but not questioning it.]

I believe so. It doesn't hurt to make certain.

My name is Van Grants. May I ask for your name?