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WELCOME
Good morning.
Or perhaps it might be more appropriate to say good evening instead, considering how it is moonlight that will rouse you into consciousness. And what a bright moon it is, half-full and clear without contest in the sky as it outshines the stars and galaxies in the backdrop. But it’s all the better to emphasize that the buildings that speckle the landscape before you are all completely devoid of any light. And by the way—do you always sleep outside?
The lack of light can be something to deal with later though, at least when you've properly gotten up from the cold, unyielding stone below you. And that chill down your spine—no doubt that probably has something to do with combination of cool temperatures and poor sleeping conditions, but it’s odd how it seems to linger.
Checking your person for any items that should be in your possession yields disappointing results, but it seems you're not empty handed (or pocketed) because you are now the proud owner of one (1) small bundle of black cloth. Unwrapping it reveals a key imprinted with a roman numeral, along with a simple note.
“Come at 6PM to the place circled on this map:”
“Don’t be tardy, dear Survivors, that’d be a bad first impression. If you don’t want your stay here to be more unpleasant than it’ll already be, you’ll want to avoid seeming careless or disrespectful. You’ll want to listen to my opening speech~!”
Finally, after an empty space that may be simulating an intense pause, there’s one last line:
“I know what you’re thinking, so I’ll say it straight: if you don’t come, you’re as good as dead.”
The news likely isn't welcome, but it's a start. And it seems you're not alone in your plight, though whether company is within arm's length or a stone’s throw away is up to fortune’s whims. For now, you're free to explore the town square and the surrounding areas as best you can in the dim light.
For some reason or another, Krakow, Poland is now your new home. That much is clear from the sign posts that you can inexplicably read, as red and white flag posts with "Święto Niepodległości" flutter lightly in the wind. While the storefronts are dark, the street lamps that scatter the town provide some measure of light, providing some solace against the layer of fog that's begun to creep in.
( OOC: Welcome to Antumbra! This intro log occurs ICly Sunday. Your MM's will be around at 6pm EST to hear your complaints. )
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[That's not a confirmation, but she seems truly pleased someone is trying to find the logic in her plans -- even though said logic is faint and most likely muddled by the things she doesn't say, she likes it anyway]
You're not completely right, but you're making effort to think. I can appreciate that.
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[From the sound of things, anyway. But man, he really doesn't like that tone. It sounds...!
It sounds too much like his own! He doesn't like being on the other end of it!!]
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You're conveniently not giving enough information to put the full scope of my deductive genius on display. Shall I assume this will remain a constant?
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[She is silent for a moment]
I would be willing to take you under my wing. I can teach you so much you're not aware of, and help you fulfill your own goals -- not as part of this messy and elaborate ordeal, but as a peer. Are you interested?
[The corner of her mouth twitches upward. She's not insincere -- the offer is genuine! -- but it's unlikely it'll make Dist not have to undergo this whole thing, haha]
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Surely you are aware that people only offer that sort of thing when they're willing to wager you'll die before they have to make good on the offer, correct?
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I am...aware. I am offended that it's coming up now of all times as well, after putting me through all of this nonsense.
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[just saying.]
If she offers again at the end of all this, then by all means, you'll have earned it. But until then I don't feel very confident in accepting any of her terms.
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So with a nod,]
I suppose...we shall have to see how things play out, then.
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...also she tried to do this to him too and he has reason to believe the pay is total ass.]
It seems so. I don't know about you, but I intend to be alive at the end of things.
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Honestly, as if I wouldn't agree. I have come too far to die now.
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It's not like he hasn't worked with others to further his goals before, and this woman is definitely capable of some amazing things. She managed to bring him here, after all!
And he wouldn't have to participate?
...]
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And you didn't consider asking me this sooner because?
[It's not an agreement. He's suspicious, more than anything.]
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[And she enjoys kicking people around]
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This was a charade from the start, wasn't it? It's slowly dawning on Dist, and...his expression contorts in disgust.]
That much is obvious! You witch, I... [His voice wavers, ever so slightly.] I won't forget this injustice!
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Oh, this is brilliant! The expression in your face before...before...oh, that was amazing!
[She flashes him a smile]
Aw, don't be so sour, I may have been duplicitous right now, but I'll talk to you again when this ordeal is over. Don't worry, I have ways of getting what I want. I have my sights on you, and you're not getting away from me. You'll be joining me after this all is over.
It's a guarantee.
[Your smarts have doomed you, Dest. You don't want to work with her. It's not worth it]
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And he would if, y'know, he wasn't so powerless to do anything right now.]
Rrrrrgh- I refuse to let you back me into a corner like this! I will not be your pawn!
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