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[once emet goes looking for the jade archway, it will appear before him. stepping through feels like stepping into a soothing landscape painting. the atmosphere goes grey, but rather than the monochrome of other areas, it's the mist of morning fog, still hanging low in the air. his feet touch down onto dirt and grass. he is standing in a quaint country garden. there are tall, dark green trees all around and rolling hills far away, but in the immediate vicinity is a flat, empty area with a few fenced in garden patches. the fenced in area in front of you looks to be a tidy herb and vegetable garden patch. there's a small shed towards the back of the garden, and gardening tools are scattered about.
in the distance he can see a pond and across the pond, far away, a small cottage with smoke billowing from the chimney. there are a few stone statues scattered about the garden, but after a moment, you notice that one of them in particular is waving.]
Hey there! Glad you found the place!
in the distance he can see a pond and across the pond, far away, a small cottage with smoke billowing from the chimney. there are a few stone statues scattered about the garden, but after a moment, you notice that one of them in particular is waving.]
Hey there! Glad you found the place!
[at first, he's just-- taking a moment to take this all in. it's calming, he thinks. has a homey sort of feel to it, although it is nothing like his home.]
'Tis an improvement on where we have been, to be certain-- and seemingly far quieter besides.
[which is a good amount of the reason why he was trying to go anywhere else in the first place, honestly.]
'Tis an improvement on where we have been, to be certain-- and seemingly far quieter besides.
[which is a good amount of the reason why he was trying to go anywhere else in the first place, honestly.]
[he steps through the archway and finds herself in a small apartment. it's one room with a bathroom, though the room itself doesn't appear entirely lived in. there are a few posters on the wall, but they are hard to make out and it seems that there is a clock on the wall by the door. there's a small couch along with a bed piled with blankets. the kitchen exists, but it seems empty of anything of note except for one whiteboard that reads: If you seek someone to love, think of what it means to give up.
the most important thing is that there's a computer desk agains the wall with a pc on it, and probably what looks like the back of riff's head looking at the screen and scrolling through something. however, given emet's size, they seem to realize they aren't alone and slowly turn in their chair to blink at him. they don't wave or anything, but they seem to wait for him to speak first.]
the most important thing is that there's a computer desk agains the wall with a pc on it, and probably what looks like the back of riff's head looking at the screen and scrolling through something. however, given emet's size, they seem to realize they aren't alone and slowly turn in their chair to blink at him. they don't wave or anything, but they seem to wait for him to speak first.]
[oh, thanks, he super dislikes that whiteboard, wow. what is the deal with them.
his brow is slightly furrowed as he takes the place in, and while he doesn't know what a pc is... well, it just looks like a bigger version of the phone, sort of, which is itself a weird version of some kind of communication device, so. same line of tech? maybe.]
Hm. I will admit, I did not intend on this level of intrusion.
[100% did not anticipate just. walking right into someone's living space.]
his brow is slightly furrowed as he takes the place in, and while he doesn't know what a pc is... well, it just looks like a bigger version of the phone, sort of, which is itself a weird version of some kind of communication device, so. same line of tech? maybe.]
Hm. I will admit, I did not intend on this level of intrusion.
[100% did not anticipate just. walking right into someone's living space.]
[ Hello.
as he steps through the quartz arch, he will find himself standing in a traditional Japanese-style room - tatami mats on the floor, and sliding paper doors on every side. there are no windows, or even decorations on the walls. it's dim in here, lit only by low candles and shadows crawling out of every corner. it's very, very silent.
No one seems to be around? ]
as he steps through the quartz arch, he will find himself standing in a traditional Japanese-style room - tatami mats on the floor, and sliding paper doors on every side. there are no windows, or even decorations on the walls. it's dim in here, lit only by low candles and shadows crawling out of every corner. it's very, very silent.
No one seems to be around? ]
Edited 2022-02-15 17:40 (UTC)
[he's not too surprised to find it quiet-- if one of his visits so far was any indication, it's not like there's necessarily forewarning. these aren't necessarily invitations.
but, well, he's unfortunately not very bothered by that. he might message first later? just not this time. at the very least, he doesn't take it upon himself to go mess with the doors, staying within the room as he calls out-]
Are you present?
but, well, he's unfortunately not very bothered by that. he might message first later? just not this time. at the very least, he doesn't take it upon himself to go mess with the doors, staying within the room as he calls out-]
Are you present?
[through the archway he goes! right into a little apartment. it's a cozy place, a studio, with one bathroom and a small kitchen. clothes lay scattered all across the floor, in the type of way that they might when someone is too lazy to fold the stuff they're taking off. there are posters on the wall, though they're fuzzy and out of focus, and there's a tv and couch in the middle of the room. it's nice and warm in here.
there's color here, too, which might be important to note. the walls are white, but the posters are bright and eyecatching, and the various decorations across the room are rainbow in nature.
and on the couch, there's a pixelated blob, snoring lightly.]
there's color here, too, which might be important to note. the walls are white, but the posters are bright and eyecatching, and the various decorations across the room are rainbow in nature.
and on the couch, there's a pixelated blob, snoring lightly.]
[oh nice, warmth-- he is still not removing his mask, it's fine. he looks over the scattered clothes with a little distaste, glances over the rest of the room...
and catches sight of the snoring blob. ah. well, he really didn't mean to interrupt their sleep (apparently they do sleep?), so he pauses for a few moments. considers.
eventually, he clears his throat. time to see just how easily disturbed they are.]
and catches sight of the snoring blob. ah. well, he really didn't mean to interrupt their sleep (apparently they do sleep?), so he pauses for a few moments. considers.
eventually, he clears his throat. time to see just how easily disturbed they are.]
Yeah. Finishing up with them now, they need a rest. Head to the archway and we can talk.
im free
tired
do u wanna meet somewhere or come thru archway
tired
do u wanna meet somewhere or come thru archway
[re: If you have had sufficient time to rest and recuperate after whatever in the world all of that was then do let me know when you are free
a while later:]
no visits
text ok
?
a while later:]
no visits
text ok
?
[blorbo from your murdergames is here, in their apartment! they're texting furiously. they're mostly humanoid today, but the static sometimes seems to ripple like scales would.
when emet-selch comes in, they peek over at him.]
... Oh, hey, Selchy. [is this the nickname they have settled on.]
when emet-selch comes in, they peek over at him.]
... Oh, hey, Selchy. [is this the nickname they have settled on.]
ok
im at my place but i can come find u if u want
im at my place but i can come find u if u want
[when you have to remember that it's not week one anymore
anyway, into the apartment emet-selch goes! it's... a little different, this time. this time, the area has shifted. when he walks in, it's to a hallway. immediately on his right is a tiny, tiny kitchen, mostly just pressed into an indent against the wall. there's a fridge, some cabinets, a microwave on top of the fridge, and a sink. to the left is what looks like a bathroom. and just past that is an open sliding door that leads into... a bedroom! there's a bed pushed up against the wall, and the same TV cabinet from before, with a bunch of game consoles jammed into it. a bookcase with a bunch of books and manga hangs out near the bed, a comfy chair sits next to that, and those same blurry, colorful posters litter any free space there is. there's a full wall, ceiling to floor window next to the bed that is mostly covered by a curtain. the sun peeks out from behind it.
it seems a bit smaller than before, but not in a bad way. and not enough for emet to have to duck or dodge too much more than usual.
the bedroom is where bass is, flopped out on the bed with a handheld game console in hand. they sit up, though, when they see him, and wave!!]
Hey, what d'you think?
anyway, into the apartment emet-selch goes! it's... a little different, this time. this time, the area has shifted. when he walks in, it's to a hallway. immediately on his right is a tiny, tiny kitchen, mostly just pressed into an indent against the wall. there's a fridge, some cabinets, a microwave on top of the fridge, and a sink. to the left is what looks like a bathroom. and just past that is an open sliding door that leads into... a bedroom! there's a bed pushed up against the wall, and the same TV cabinet from before, with a bunch of game consoles jammed into it. a bookcase with a bunch of books and manga hangs out near the bed, a comfy chair sits next to that, and those same blurry, colorful posters litter any free space there is. there's a full wall, ceiling to floor window next to the bed that is mostly covered by a curtain. the sun peeks out from behind it.
it seems a bit smaller than before, but not in a bad way. and not enough for emet to have to duck or dodge too much more than usual.
the bedroom is where bass is, flopped out on the bed with a handheld game console in hand. they sit up, though, when they see him, and wave!!]
Hey, what d'you think?
Edited 2022-02-28 19:13 (UTC)
...in need of a change, were you?
[he takes in the entirety of the space pretty easily, given its size, but-- while small, it feels cozy.
he doesn't dislike it.
also, preemptively:]
We are certainly not going to this- city of parties, either, before you get your hopes up.
[he takes in the entirety of the space pretty easily, given its size, but-- while small, it feels cozy.
he doesn't dislike it.
also, preemptively:]
We are certainly not going to this- city of parties, either, before you get your hopes up.
Edited 2022-02-28 19:17 (UTC)
[shale is in their garden, today weeding some beds of flowers while wearing a lovely floppy sunhat.]
[ he can go to the arch! but there's a little sign posted on the outside of it, in elegant, neat handwriting that says: AT THE DOJO.]
[it's been a while since emet's been here, hasn't it? when he enters the room he'll see that not much has changed except for a few little details. the clock on the wall by the door is there, but now there's one by the bathroom door and one above their desk. all three of them display different times. the bed has a few more pillows for their cocoon of a nest, and the kitchen has a few empty plastic take-out cups on the counter. the whiteboard is still in the kitchen, but this time it's split into two parts. there's a quote: Evolution can be an amazing vision quest of self-deception. the second half is a section just labeled NOTES and under it are a few items including:
□ Presents for exchange
● People did things for you, so don't forget to reward them
□ Spend more time with people
● They're not as bad as you think
□ Get more snacks
● People keep showing up so...maybe be a better host?
the pc is still on their desk and seems to be playing some sort of rock music. something upbeat and a little fast. there's a second monitor perched on a table in front of the couch, and leaning against the wall is a blue guitar. there also appears to be a small pile of clothing in one of the corners.
and in the computer chair is riff who turns around and looks up at emet. they stare for a moment and then they text and play as audio.]
hey
□ Presents for exchange
● People did things for you, so don't forget to reward them
□ Spend more time with people
● They're not as bad as you think
□ Get more snacks
● People keep showing up so...maybe be a better host?
the pc is still on their desk and seems to be playing some sort of rock music. something upbeat and a little fast. there's a second monitor perched on a table in front of the couch, and leaning against the wall is a blue guitar. there also appears to be a small pile of clothing in one of the corners.
and in the computer chair is riff who turns around and looks up at emet. they stare for a moment and then they text and play as audio.]
hey
[today, they are sitting on the floor in their bedroom, playing pokemon snap with the sort of concentration that you would expect from a hardcore dark souls player.
they don't look up, but, distractedly:]
Hey, Se-- [...] Uh, Hades. Hold on a sec, I've almost got this shot.
they don't look up, but, distractedly:]
Hey, Se-- [...] Uh, Hades. Hold on a sec, I've almost got this shot.
[they are in their apartment! they're actually in their bedroom, curled up in the corner under like, six blankets, pulled up over their head like they're a little old lady. they have their switch, and they're quiet.
emet can hear the glitchy, staticky popping sounds, though.]
emet can hear the glitchy, staticky popping sounds, though.]
Alright. I have the time.
Edited 2022-03-06 18:12 (UTC)
[re: Let me know what would be an agreeable time to meet.]
uh
whenever ig?
im at the music store rn
uh
whenever ig?
im at the music store rn
We can meet anytime you want. Come by the petting zoo.
[their house is the same as usual!
bass is in their room, putting stuff away, but they're also humming. they don't seem to notice emet at first.]
bass is in their room, putting stuff away, but they're also humming. they don't seem to notice emet at first.]
[the apartment is dark.
they're in their room, and they're just kind of... desperately trying to make a form of any kind, and failing, over and over, before just giving up and flopping out on the floor in a sad static slime puddle.]
they're in their room, and they're just kind of... desperately trying to make a form of any kind, and failing, over and over, before just giving up and flopping out on the floor in a sad static slime puddle.]
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