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INTRO LOG

Before you even open your eyes, you can tell something is not right. It's cold. Not quite unbearably so, but cold enough that you can take notice of it. And as soon as you open your eyes, you will be able to see why it's so cold: you're in the middle of a snowy forest, with only a single two-lane road cutting through the thick trees.

Unfortunately, you seem to be without transportation. Fortunately, you are wearing warm clothes and snow gear, so freezing isn't an immediate problem. But without transportation, you're in for a long walk ahead of you.

There are others around as well. Other people, just as lost and confused as you are. Everyone seems to be lacking any memory that might explain why everyone is here. As far as anyone knows, all of you were just ripped out of your previous lives and dumped here on this snowy road, wearing snow gear and having any items that are important to you already on hand. And for some of you, you even have a new power, one that you somehow instantly know how to use...

Two ways to go: forward and back. Despite having no indication of which way is the 'right' way, you feel drawn towards one direction in particular. Going 'back' is possible, but you get the feeling that you will be even more lost if you try. And given that you have no food or water on you, it's best to keep moving forward.

So, are you ready to walk? Because you have a long road ahead of you.

((Welcome to The Resort! Your characters will have any objects or animals with them that they should have given their canon point, but are dressed in cold weather clothing.

This prompt is just the first part of the intro log. New top-levels will go up over the course of the weekend as everyone progresses from 'where the hell am I?' to the resort proper, and to getting settled in. For now, just start with this prompt. We'll link further updates here for easy access.))

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

I definitely don't remember being brought here. What's more, Akutagawa isn't here, and we were traveling together. For us to be separated like this is...

[Concerning.]

...strange.

[Akutagawa. . . a friend of this guy's, then?]

It's-- actually really similar for me.

[he gives the bag on his shoulder a little shake]

I was traveling with some friends, too. To go from the sunny ocean to-- this is. . . [HM]

Well, you get the idea.

[you don't go from ocean to snow unless you travel a REALLY REALLY LONG WAYS AWAY]

['Friend' is really pushing it, but.]

It was fall for us. We had just left Yokohama to go look for his sister after-

[All of that.

Suddenly he's thinking of a certain someone again, and a touch of sadness drifts into his expression.]

-some things happened, and she disappeared. I did tell him I would help look for her, he might not be too happy about me being here instead of with him.

[he notices that touch of sadness, and files that one away for later, too. this guy. . . he's definitely hiding some things. and while Akira won't pry, he sure will offer another cup of coffee and a listening ear, if needed]

[especially considering their recent kidnapping]

It's not your fault you're here. Something snatched everyone up and knocked us out long enough to bring us. . .

[god. where are they?]

[he flaps his hand at their surroundings wildly, as though indicating everything]

[He's hiding a lot of things, and talking it out over coffee won't fix it all, but it might help a little.]

That's true. If Akutagawa gives me trouble about it, I'll just punch him a few times until he understands!

[He says that entirely too cheerfully.]

[Confidants take time and patience! Akira knows how the song and dance works. he has a whole bag full of confidant gifts, after all]

. . . is he the type who responds well to punching?

[Pro-tip: food is a good confidant gift for this one.]

It can take a little force to get through his thick skull sometimes. But even that doesn't always work. I haven't gotten him to use my actual name yet, for one.

[good thing Akira has mastered curry]

Ah. . . what does he call you, then?

[Curry will earn Akira much favor.]

Something stupid that shouldn't be repeated. I would rather be called 'Atsushi Nakajima'.

[with amusement]

Nakajima-san, or just Atsushi?

Aaaah, Atsushi is fine. Most people call me 'Atsushi-kun' anyway. Akutagawa is the only one who ever uses 'Jinko'.

[And then, a moment later, with disdain:]

Ah. Crap. I said it.

. . .

[JINKO]

I don't know. I kind of like it.

Don't you dare.

Jin~ko.

[someone is PUSHING HIS LUCK]

[YES, SOMEONE IS.]

Saying it like that doesn't make it any better, you know. He calls me that to insult me, not as a friendly nickname.

[. . . hm]

I don't see what's so insulting about it. Would you really rather I not use it?

[because he won't, if Atsushi really objects]

...

[...]

It's...complicated. But basically he's calling me a violent and beastly person when he uses it.

['Jinko' being made of the kanji for 'man' and 'tiger'. Literally weretiger.]

Which I guess isn't wrong but I know he does it just to piss me off.

[-- oh]

. . .

Atsushi, then. It does suit you more.

[Oh Akira. Hope you're ready for one of those 'I'm smiling but it's to cover up some sadness inside' smiles.]

It really doesn't, but the thought is appreciated.

[The kanji for Atsushi's given name? Kindness.]

[. . . what's your story, Atsushi?]

[a small sigh]

At any rate, we should get going. Or else we'll both be popsicles, and there's only enough coffee for one of us.

[Rank up that Moon confidant to find out!]

And I did drink most of it.

[But he's ready to get moving now, at least. So off to the resort they gooo!]

[YOU'D BETTER BET HE WILL]

I'm glad you liked it. Did it warm you up?

It warmed up my stomach, to be sure.

[Which did in fact warm up the rest of him yes.]

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