WEEKEND ZERO: MINGLE

[saturations]

GREETINGS

Unnerving. That may be the best word to describe how the vibes feel as your sight begins to clear and you find yourself on the ground. The air is chilly, and you don't see anything that may represent the sun or the moon for a sense of time. You look around expecting to find some sort of buildings, wildlife, or anything of use, but your immediate line of vision only shows a sprawling monochrome landscape.

Are you feeling adventurous? As you get to your feet, you have the opportunity to wander further and begin assessing the situation. You'll quickly find that the only thing on your person are the clothes on your back. Traveling will eventually lead you to a few areas, though none of them appear very promising either.

Don't stray too far, however. While there are few hints of plant life (nothing nourishing, nothing satisfying), you won't find much else. There's no food or running water; resources seem scarce. The further you go, the more you begin to feel colder and weaker. Your eyes begin to play tricks on you, and everything ahead of you looks unfocused and even more gray than before. An imminent sense of danger hangs above you...you can't quite pinpoint why, but your gut instinct says there's something else out there just lying beyond your reach.

Perhaps you'll have luck another day. For now, it seems as though your only option is to make use of the areas you do have access to and try to settle in. But don't worry, you aren't alone. There's 35 other people just waiting to see what you'll do next.

Welcome to your weekend zero intro to chroma! While characters have access to the locations available, they do not have access to anything else including their home items. Please note that characters do not know what their primary color or complementary colors are as of yet, and IC profiles are not in-play at this time.

Things of note!

► You can find food (cotton candy, stale hot dog buns with no hot dogs, etc) in the carnival, but none of it is filling. It's monochrome, and you're hungry again five minutes later.
► There's water in the mansion but it's kind of grey.
► Seriously, it's cold.
► You arrive in your canon outfit. It is also monochrome, like someone drained the dye out of your clothes.

Stay tuned for more updates throughout the weekend, and happy settling!

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Comments

[disingenuous]

But your sight becomes unfocused and colors become more washed out and fatigue settles in eventually?

[ Is that the unwanted mood? ]

[disestablishment]

[ He laughs a bit. ]

Aye. Signs to deter one physically yet leaves the mind to wander, curiosity leading the charge. [ HE STILL WANTS TO SEE, BUT... ] So this is a temple for worship?

[ Looks around as they up the steps and bam building. ]

[disingenuous]

I've been told temples like these are common in a country called Japan and a continent called Asia.

[ Thanks, Kashuu, you're a real peanut. ]

Without the ambiance that seems popular in these archways.

[disestablishment]

[ Japan? Asia? He tilts his head as he hears that. ]

The architecture is reminiscent of the paintings I've seen of Hingashi. I wouldn't have taken the ratio to be universal across realms. A pleasant surprise. [ He frowns, though. ] 'Tis expected this place would be derelict like the rest, but disheartening all the same.

[ Except they can see a shadow? That rushes away? ]

Excuse me!

[disingenuous]

I suppose some aesthetics are bound to repeat no matter what.

[ They? Roxana doesn't see this shadow because she doesn't have elf eyes and I say so. ]

Who are you talking to?

[disestablishment]

[ The shadow definitely is not there now that they're close, okay. ]

... There was a shadow and I had thought it belonged to another. [ Frowning. ] I posit a trick of the light or mayhap the lack of color.

[disingenuous]

... No. I wonder if it means they're all connected. There were shadows in that mansion that acted similarly. As if they wanted you to think you're seeing things.

[ is this a good or bad thing ]

I don't know if it's to make you more frightened or hopeful.

[disestablishment]

… While they have yet done any harm, intentions and purpose do hold weight.

[ Should they just ignore them?? I guess so. He approaches the donation box at the shrine. It is in tatters. ]

I do prefer landing on hopeful rather than frightened. [ Box. ] Is this where they leave offerings?

[disingenuous]

[ Like everything else, the state of it sucks. She should be used to it. ]

You would like for the brighter side of things. It's commendable.

[ there is so little know about what cultures there are in her canon help ]

Is that what happens... in Hingashi?

[ That's the country Aymeric mentioned, wasn't it? ]

[disestablishment]

Better to enjoy the brighter side than to be frightened, wouldn't you agree?

[ WHO WANTS TO BE SCARED. i'm so sorry ara. ]

I've never been, but 'twas what I was told. Though different from prayers in form, it's similar enough?

[disingenuous]

I agree, but not everyone has the mindset to look at things that way.

[ Some people are predisposed to pessimism, Aymeric. Or are creepy fucks. It's fine. Roxana is just, hmm, this very tall elf man has some kind of heroic disposition. ]

There's nothing quite like that at my home, so all I can do is learn about it here.

[disestablishment]

'Tis true. I wouldn't dare ask of those to forget their misery. Instead, to keep their head above and resist despair.

[ YEAH, MAYBE. Since they're in a shrine, he will... Cast a short prayer. ]

In the Holy See of Ishgard, we worship Halone, the Fury, in hopes with Her wisdom and strength we would persevere come what may. There will always be some who are more pious than I, but it's difficult for me to imagine my years without the faith, whether I put stock in it or not. [ ... ] If the topic is arid, there is more we can discuss, miss. I thank you for entertaining my idle thoughts all the same.

[disingenuous]

[ His disposition is certainly something. She might not understand it all or share all his sentiments, but he is polite and well-spoken enough. Roxana smiles. ]

No, I don't mind learning about your home or about you. It is a much better topic than the conversations I am used to. Thank you for sharing.

Religion isn't something my family focuses on, so it's good to see other points of view.