Adjusting to life in the Nexus

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*The newly arrived Ignis is struggling to find a place in this subspace of worlds. He finds himself in the Scramble Crossing in Shibuya.*

Oh dear...

Ignis_Dominus

OOCL Bumping because he needs experience in this weird place.

Arlewinn

You seem confused and a bit out of place. I'm assuming you're new here too?

Arlewinn

As in you came from somewhere else.

Ignis_Dominus

Yes I- *Iggy faces Arlewinn* ... What are you?

Inari

Henlo new fren

Arlewinn

Thats a difficult question to answer...I suppose the title I'm most fond off is Traveler.

Ignis_Dominus

Is that how people greet each other here?

Inari

No, not really

But I do it

Ignis_Dominus

Ah, I see. Greetings then.

Arlewinn

I believe "fren" is a series of simplified phrases often used by the young adults of this world and parallel realities. Similarly, I believe that--
*points at a canine*
is typically referred to as "doggo."

Arlewinn

Or rather, "fren" is a part of those phrases.

Ignis_Dominus

... Thank you?

Arlewinn

You're welcome. See, I've just recently arrived here myself, but I have sources that allow me information on most places that I visit.

Inari

Run while you still can

Shadowwaifuaigis

I agree with Inari
If you stay here you'll lose all sanity.

Ignis_Dominus

Run? This kingdom can't be that horrible.

Arlewinn

I mean, I'm pretty sure it's too late for me as far as sanity goes.

Shadowwaifuaigis

I mean if you find fighting the embodiments of the fleshbags sins not horrible, then fine, you'll fit right in.

Ignis_Dominus

What?

Arlewinn

I too am interested in this new subject. Embodiment of sins?

Shadowwaifuaigis

Eh... It's hard to explain.
Just yesterday we fought a 4000 pound colossus inhabited by Wrath.... Fun times.

Arlewinn

I have to admit that sounds quite entertaining albeit potentially life threatening.

Ignis_Dominus

Seems as though peace cannot be kept here...

Shadowwaifuaigis

There are people who try to keep the peace.. Unfortunately, it's kind of hard to do around here. Especially, with Succoth-Benoth running everything.

Ignis_Dominus

Succoth-Benoth?

Shadowwaifuaigis

Succoth-Benoth is the one who created the Nexus, and is using it to feed off of us to give himself more power. Eventually, we'll either have to deal with him, or be stuck here in a time loop forever.

Ignis_Dominus

Well why would he bring me here? I have little power to offer.

Arlewinn

Sources read Succoth-Benoth as a deity worshiped during the peak of the Babylonian Civilization of this world. Thought to be associated with lust and sin. This would make sense in correlation to the whole "fighting the embodiment of negative emotions" thing.

Shadowwaifuaigis

*shrugs*
Who knows?
Succoth has always been strange...

Ignis_Dominus

I see...

Arlewinn

So...I suppose it is safe to assume that Succoth-Benoth is the source of the distortion and weakening of the boundaries of reality in this area?

Bgammax

*walks into the area*
So I take it there are some more saps stuck here eh? Well, as long as you keep your wits about you there's some chance you'll be ok.

Ignis_Dominus

You say that as if someone will attack me.

Arlewinn

Actually, I came here myself to investigate the distortions. Although it seems the cause might be above my abilities in this form...

Shadowwaifuaigis

*nods*
Pretty much.
I can't think of anything else powerful enough to do what he's doing.

Bgammax

Well Red-hair, stick around long enough, not like you have a choice, and yeah, you're bound to get into some fight or another.

Dude in the robes, that makes three people who were looking for this place, though as far as I know only one can actually leave.

Shadowwaifuaigis

And suddenly Pinky joins the party...
Swell.

Ignis_Dominus

I-I see...

Arlewinn

Well you are right that I don't believe this physical form will be able to leave anytime soon; however, it seems I can still switch between my avatars elsewhere with relative ease.

On another note, I'm beginning to notice that most passersby are giving me strange looks...should I perhaps change into a less alarming form?

Bgammax

Don't worry, I'm just passing through. I won't be here long

And yeah robe guy, you look like something out of a story book, Go out in public like that, you're bound to get weird looks.

Bgammax

*looks at his phone for a moment*
Speaking of not being here long, there's the time. I may see you losers again, dunno what'll happen though

*walks off to another street*

Arlewinn

*Is searching for a new, less alarming form*
...no no no...that one wont work...there are already people here who might recognize it...

Shadowwaifuaigis

Are you ok there?

Arlewinn

Just trying to determine how to best fit into this world without crafting an entirely new avatar.

Meanwhile, I'm still wondering, how exactly does this whole fighting emotions thing work?

Ignis_Dominus

Those questions I would save for another time.

Arlewinn

I see...well in that case, excuse me...I need to "re-evaluate my image"

Arlewinn

*leaves*

Shadowwaifuaigis

Strange...

-Reaper-

What is strange?

Shadowwaifuaigis

It's nothing... Maybe.

-Reaper-

You can tell me

Yu-Narukami

*Yu walks by and leans against a building*
Walking isn't so easy yet...

-Reaper-

Hi Yu

Yu-Narukami

Hey...
*Yu gets back up with great effort and continues walking away*

Ignis_Dominus

Ah, another resident I assume?

Yu-Narukami

Yeah, people around here just call me the truthseeker though. Though, I guess I'm in a bit of a sorry state recently.

Ignis_Dominus

It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Ignis Dominus.

Yu-Narukami

I'm Yu Narukami.
*He offers his hand but it's a bit unsteady*

Ignis_Dominus

Are you ok friend?

Shadowwaifuaigis

He looks like he just escaped from a hospital... Which knowing him, he probably did.

Yu-Narukami

Well...things were getting a bit tense there.

Ignis_Dominus

It's dangerous to leave a hospital without permission.

Yu-Narukami

I'm fine though, really...

Ignis_Dominus

Don't push yourself.

Garrett

*appears*

Anna

*Anna is seen posting flyers around the area before heading back towards the armory*

AkariSuzumoto

This world is weird. There are a lot of funny people here.

I think it's okay though...

*Stares into a convenience store window*

Akamoto_Nanaka

*slowly shambles past, barely hiding her injuries with magic*

AkariSuzumoto

@Akamoto_Nanaka
You look messed up, lady. Did you get in a fight?

-Reaper-

*passes by not noticeing Nanaka*

Akamoto_Nanaka

*she looks startled, as she didn't expect to be spoken to, breaking her concentration on the spell and revealing the broken bones she was hiding*

Hah!

Umm.... H-hello.... Y-yea....

AkariSuzumoto

@Akamoto_Nanaka
That looks like it really hurts...

Do you need help getting to a hospital? I know how to burn wounds so they don't get infected too. I need a stick and flint though...

Akamoto_Nanaka

N-no... I just came.... from one actually..... I don't want to get better.....

AkariSuzumoto

@Akamoto_Nanaka
But won't it be sad if you died? There's so much to see in the world.

Akamoto_Nanaka

I'm already sad... I'm just getting out of the way....

AkariSuzumoto

You never know what you mind find. Why don't you be lost like me? There's lots of stuff to see. You don't have to worry about anything.

Akamoto_Nanaka

.....i.... i don't know.....

AkariSuzumoto

Please get help, Miss?

Akamoto_Nanaka

i.... i need to go....