Opening Log: Town Town Hall Meeting

[diceofthegods]

WELCOME, ONE AND ALL

The modest, high-roofed meeting hall is all done up in fresh cut flowers and gold ribbon. A sign reads:

above the door threshold.

Inside, chairs and tables are set up in front of a speaking podium. Many tables also line the back of the room with an assortment of delicious refreshments. There are placemats and tableware for all to utilize along with spares stacked in the room.

There are finger sandwiches, fresh cut fruit, vegetables, salads, and a variety of roasted meats. It’s nothing fancy but rather a classic farmer’s potluck-style arrangement. It highlights the simple, earnest living of many locals in the town of Town.

You are welcome to come in, grab a plate, and serve yourself whatever refreshments you desire!

CONVERSATION CARDS

Shetland Set by Kammen & Swan

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Described often as folk music with some pop ambition, Kammen and Swan play songs featuring fiddle, piano, voice and percussion instruments from Celtic countries around the world.

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Once you've gotten some food and pocketed some condiments for home, you may notice something else sitting at the table before you.

There are conversation cards for anyone who is at a loss of how to break the ice with their fellow offworlders or locals alike. There are one stack for each each table so plenty of topics to potentially discuss.

While you're more than free to come up with your own, you can also request a card here from the moderators. These ones might be more peculiar than the average conversation card, but that could be what some who might be especially averse to socializing need!

ASK CHARLIE

Arrivals are given a few hours to eat, mingle, and get to know each other before Charlie takes up post at the podium and clears his throat.

"Hello everyone! I appreciate you coming. I hope you all have been enjoying the food, please let me know if there are any accommodations you may need or if nothing is to your taste."

Anyway, I... Well! I wanted to take a few minutes to answer some questions. Both from our local residents and those of you who are visiting from other worlds. I know I have spoken to most everyone already, but I’m sure you have extra questions that you’d like answered. I will do my utmost to make sure I give you suitable answers, though much of this situation is still a mystery to myself as well. That said, I hope we can join hands and find our way together to ensure everyone gets back to where they need- or want to be."

He gives a clearly nervous smile, obviously not used to speaking to a crowd.

"So please, one at a time, feel free to raise your hands and I will call on each of you to address your inquiries or concerns." He gives a small bow before preparing himself for what the new residents have to offer.

Notes

⁂ Welcome to the first Town Town Hall Meeting! Get to eat good food, have fun conversation, and ask Charlie any questions you might have directly! So as to not overload Owen, please limit it to one question per character for now!

⁂ A reminder that the quest board is active as of this log! Get to questing as you settle in to Town and help the locals out to increase your reputation.

⁂ We have an OOC Intro / Plotting Post for the game opening available here! Going forward, plotting posts and game events will go hand-in-hand but for now we wanted to allow a space for people to introduce themselves!

⁂ If you have any questions, suggestions, or other feedback then you can feel free to let us know here!

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"OH HE KILLED A BUNCH OF PEOPLE" sent me

[ophiuchusrising]

He takes in all the information. He's not unfamiliar with Ardyn's type. Far from it. He knows it better than he would ever prefer.

"I will take this information on board, but I request that all of you please treat your time here as a blank slate. What you do here is what will shape my true opinions. That said, I hope I am absolutely clear when I say that I am not a fool. Any serious crimes committed here will be dealt with by myself, should you be lucky. I am not a tyrant and the rest of the people of this continent have their own rules and laws, and I can only do so much for you if you get into trouble with one of the city-states." He clears his throat. "Furthermore, they may not want to provide us help or access if we are ill-behaved. What one individual does affects us all. I implore you all to consider yourself a community here. We must help each other if we are to get through this."

He casts Absinthe a reassuring smile, appreciating that she was trying to help at the very least.

"At the end of the day, I want to be a resource to you all, not a disciplinary. I want to come to know everyone and be able to offer you whatever help I can in your time here."

[fatedfinality]

The insult of 'red-headed jezebel' sees Ardyn actually snort in amusement. It's not wrong but it's still a funny way to describe what he's trying to accomplish. "I never did and don't deny Cor Leonis' claims," the man responds. "Though it is difficult to turn over a new leaf, as proposed, if everyone's so caught up on who I was back home."

The first - and worst - crime he's committed here in Town, in most people's opinion, is against fashion. His second is now (probably) sexual harassment of the local deity. Considering everything, he really is behaving for the time being. After all, he knows he won't gain any favor first by coming out the gate too strong.

"You're more than welcome to come to know me over dinner sometime," Ardyn offers about Charlie's desire to get to know people, just because he can. If he's going to be called a jezebel, why not lean into it a little? "I'll leave you to answering other inquiries for now, but feel free to call me!" A little wave of his hand as he walks away and looks for more potentially unattended mead to filch and disruptions to cause.

[lucere]

A blank slate? Regis squares his jaw and grits his teeth as this mild-mannered cleric effectively pardons Ardyn's crimes without hesitation. It is obscene, offensive in every sense of the word. He stares at Charlie in utter frustration, his expression becoming increasingly frigid as time passes.

"There is no such thing as a 'blank slate' when the fate of an entire world hangs at the balance because of one man." Regis responds with enough rage to make his point clear. "Just because the lives of Eos matter nothing to those who hail beyond the Stars, does not mean I will simply abandon them for the sake of some arbitrary peace."

If Charlie isn't a fool, why does he speak as one? Doesn't he realize what kind of evil was just brought into this world? Perhaps not, but Regis will make it abundantly clear that he will not forgive a villain like Ardyn. No, far too many people have died as a result of that conniving bastard, and many more may perish if Ardyn is not brought to justice.

"You preach about community and yet turn a blind eye to injustices I, and my esteemed colleagues, have witnessed by that man's hands." He rests his gaze briefly on Ardyn, not the least bit amused by his lackadaisical response.

"Mark my words, Izunia, there will be no peace until Eos is free of your taint."

[flawed_immortality]

Hells. He had hoped to simply offer a word of warning to those that know nothing of the man and stop him from derailing things. Now they're going even further off track and... well- there's a reason Clarus is the one that stood at his King's side for council meetings and the like. Cor has neither the patience nor the mind to navigate political workings, his tactical skill applies to the battlefield, not a court room.

He lifts his good hand, resting it lightly on Regis' arm. The fingers squeeze slightly, a reminder to restrain himself. There is so much Regis doesn't know. He should have known better than to give cause for his old friend to speak up.

Those last words, though, have Cor's grip tightening even further. The taint is not Ardyn's to bear the weight of and freeing Eos of it also means the very thing Cor had died to ensure. Noctis' death. Cor lets out a measured breath, only a faint tension around his eyes giving away the pain that comes with considering what the freedom Regis speaks of cost.

"Your Majesty." His voice low, meant for Regis alone rather than projecting for that hall at large. For a moment he turns his head enough to catch the other man's gaze, a stern warning in those icy blue eyes. "Perhaps it would be best to discuss the specifics with Charlie in private." And for the two of them to discuss those specifics themselves first.

[lucere]

If there's only one person who could make him pause, it's Cor.  Regis halts as Cor speaks, his gaze shifting to his longtime friend. Something is going on here, which he does not quite understand. This is why he's giving up his time for now. If these fools want to believe in Izunia's goodwill, so be it. 

"I yield my time." He states for all the hear before giving Cor another glance. Explanations better be forthcoming later. Regis appears to be prepared to wage war.

[ophiuchusrising]

"We will speak on this later, but know that I have no intention of allowing anyone to bring chaos or disorder to our community here, rest assured on all fronts." Charlie can feel the tension flowing through the room at the moment, breathing deep, he tries to calm the flow of it within himself. He knew this wouldn't be a cake walk, but he clearly has to do something to keep the peace between these men. Something he plans to address with all of them individually. At the very least, he can hope they will all behave themselves.