June ADA Meeting/Open Mingle/Rumor Discussion

[bluemackerel]

June had been an active month for everyone in Starsand. The fake tradition at the Shrine of Love, the three ghost stories, and still no way home. Knowing this, Osamu Dazai decided the only thing to do was to organize a meeting for the Fallen Stars and citizens alike...🗈

[Dazai had set up a gathering at the park with a small podium. This would do until they'd gotten an official meeting hall. Atsushi, Fauna, and Akutagawa had probably all been tasked with putting up flyers earlier advertising the meeting. He approached the podium, clearing his throat.]

Good afternoon, ladies, gentlemen, Fallen Stars and citizens of all shapes, sizes, and gender persuasions. This is the first meeting held by the Armed Detective Agency to discuss recent events and to set up plans for the future ahead. Let's go ahead and go over what we already know, shall we?

[He shuffled his cards at the podium, flicking one aside. Tellingly, if anyone picked it up...it was blank. Showoff.]

First off. The 'protection charm' so-called tradition. This, as some of you may know, is not an official tradition sanctioned by the Kami of Love. We're not certain who started it, but my guess is that it's for nebulous purposes. If you've tried to 'protect' someone, you had better let them know. And if you've been 'protected', prepare for whatever may come. We'll be doing what we can to decipher the intent behind this and the perpetrator.

[Fwip. Another cue card to the side. This one, if picked up, has 'Chuuya Nakahara has a stinky butt' written on it in red crayon with a chibi drawing of Dazai's face winking with his tongue out next to it.]

Now, let's get into the meatier situations. I believe we've had three curious spirits haunting our dear city as of late, and I'd like to go over each. If anyone has any relevant information pertaining to any of them - encounters, confrontations, simply details you've overheard - please do feel free to contribute to the discussion after the overview is finished.

The first of these is Bloody Mary. The Armed Detective Agency - meaning, my team - Atsushi, Fauna, Akutagawa, raise your hands. These three and myself have looked into this incident in particular. We intend to look into all of them, but this one was our first priority. We regret to inform you that she is quite real. Do not attempt this ritual. She will chase down whoever summoned her, and attempt to attack. She left us with the warnings that she 'learned so much' and that she'd be 'stronger next time' before melting into a puddle of blood. I repeat, do NOT summon Bloody Mary. We will not be discussing how to summon her in the interest of less people doing it...but you've been warned.

[Fwip. Another cue card to the side. This one, if picked up, has 'YOU CAN REACH BLOODY MARY BY SPELLING OUT ICUP AND PRAYING IN FRONT OF YOUR TOILET' written on it in blue crayon. Off to the side, it has the word 'spooky! do not attempt!' written on it. And a little drawing of a bedsheet ghost seemingly dripping blood.]


The second is the Footsteps Behind You ghost. Much like Bloody Mary, I've looked into this one on my own. It attempted much the same. An assault, a promise that it had learned, and a declaration that it'd be stronger next time. It, too, melted into blood. Do NOT summon the Footsteps Behind You ghost, either. Once more, no discussion as to how to do so will be taking place for your personal safety.

[Fwip. Another cue card to the side. This one, if picked up, has 'DON'T TELL THEM THE FOOTSTEPS BEHIND THEM IS ACTUALLY A LARGE HAMSTER WITH SELF-ESTEEM ISSUES. THEY CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH.' written on it in green crayon. The giant hamster is drawn on it looking sad.]

The third and final spirit that has been spoken of is regretfully the one I have the least amount of information on. The girl in the reflection. I made an attempt to summon her as well to no success, but the important thing about her is she made no attempt to attack. Unlike the other two spirits, the potential harm of this one is undetected. Still, you should not make an attempt to reach out until further information is given.

[Fwip. Another cue card to the side. This one, if picked up, has 'Potential Reminder: have ADA attempt another summoning. Certain issues may have gotten in my way.' Unlike the other cards, this one was written in pen in fairly elegant handwriting.]

With that, I open the floor to you, meeting participants. If you have any further information, feel free to share with the rest of us and talk amongst yourselves. The purpose of this meeting is to gather information and perhaps get to know your colleagues a bit better.

[And then, suddenly, he brightens.] Of course, after that, if anyone has any way to brighten the mood, we may all need it! So feel free to contribute that, too!

We at the Armed Detective Agency thank you for attending. We'll appreciate your cooperation in the future and know that we are looking into each and every incident with precision and care. Good night, tri-state area~

[And then he just. Drops the rest of the blank cue cards on the podium, folds his arms behind his head, and walks back.

The floor is yours, other participants.]

Comments

ICEBREAKER: NEVER HAVE I EVER

[aupologizes]

[ After the above mess, Hanyuu clears her throat, her eyes blazing red. ]

We're not here to fight. We're here to work together.

[ Now that's said, the color in her eyes goes back to normal, her voice less ominous. ]

There are a bunch of us that were here last month, but there are also a bunch of us that are new. Not to mention that we still don't know each other very well.

So... how about we play a game, shall we? We will go around the room, introduce ourselves. And then that person will say "Never Have I Ever"-- followed with a statement of something that they have never done before. If you have done it, raise your hand. If you have not, keep your hand down. Feel free to share your stories if you've raised your hand.

We will keep going until everyone has introduced themselves.

And the person who can get the most people to raise their hands will win a prize, so play nice.

[nightwild]

[Fauna thinks this idea is terrible and she doesn't want to share anything about herself.

But then Hanyuu mentions prizes and her ears perk straight up. She hates losing, after all.]

... My name's Fauna. 'Never have I ever' attended high school.

[dereban]

Haven't graduated yet due to some circumstances, but I was a first year in Yamaboshi.

[ so she'll raise her hand for this one, unfortunately ]

[undermoonlight]

[Atsushi hesitates.]

They did teach us stuff, but I never got to go to a real school... [So he keeps his hand lowered.]

[goldspecktacles]

High school by this world's standards is schooling for ages sixteen and up, correct? By those measures, yes. I've attended. [So his hand goes up.]

[marshmallowpurgatory]

... Modern worlds with organized school that isn't just for nobles and wannabe wizards.

Kinda jealous.

[unquestioned_loyalty]

[He keeps his hand down]

Traditional learning wasn't necessary in the mafia.

[forced_error]

[He gives a hum and raises his hand]

It got a bit cut short, but I did attend.

[violetlies]

[Welp. Kokichi pretty solidly keeps his hands up.]

Be thankful y'didn't.

[veileddreamer]

I have.

[Did she sound slightly smug about this?]

High school is...a lot of fun.

[stavros]

[Kokoro raises her hand.]

I see... A good stretegy to eliminate your competition in this game. Well done.

[mothornly]

My name is Yor Forger, and I--

[ What can she say that'll work for this? ]

Never have I ever, um... had super powers!

[undermoonlight]

[Finally, the fighting has stopped! Atsushi is visibly relieved. While not interested in winning, he is ready for this distraction.]

I'm Atsushi Nakajima and uh. Never have I ever had a family?

[way to ruin the mood, Atsushi.]

[goldspecktacles]

[Thank you for calming everyone down, Hanyuu. Leo was getting dangerously close to throwing something. This game seems like fun and he'll gladly participate.]

My name is Leo. And 'never have I ever' done my job correctly. ☆

Re: ICEBREAKER: NEVER HAVE I EVER

[marshmallowpurgatory]

... My name is Pidonus Marasia. I need to note that I actually don't remember... Most of the time I've existed. Long story. So it's possible I actually did do this, but...

[She has considered a few answers. Like never being able to unreservedly trust anyone of her own will. Never having an actual friend outside of her 'organization'. ]

It'd be so much easier to say things that I've only experienced after coming here, but let's go with...

... Never have I ever played a video game. Seen a few since I got here, but haven't taken the chance yet.

[That's suitably non-depressing right??? RIGHT???]

[dereban]

I'm Inaba. And let's see... what's a good one? Well, if people are going the depressing route, then -

"Never have I ever died less than one time."

[aupologizes]

My name is Hanyuu.

[ ... ]

I suppose the obvious one for me to go with is... 'never have I ever been human'.

[melancholie]

Nice to meet you all. I'm Dimitri.

[And he's much more willing to play games than his older brother!]

And... hm. 'Never have I ever' done an escape room? They look fun, though.

[violetlies]

I want to be relevant, too! So I'll introduce myself, too!

I'm Kokichi Oma, the Ultimate Supreme Leader! [huh] Also Bread Man. [oh!]

Never have I ever....

Considered violence as the first solution to any problem.

[noetetaking]

My name is Noe! [Just Noe.]

And never have I ever…been on a date?

[stavros]

My name is Kokoro Belmont. Never have I ever... been an ordinary civilian, I suppose.

[fallmushrooms]

[Velda waves, perched on a tree branch with her broom on her lap.]

Hi, I'm Velda! Never have I ever... no, wait, did that a couple weeks ago. Never have I ever bought the name-brand groceries!

[veileddreamer]

I am Tau...And "Never have I ever"...

Uhm....uh...Oh!

Never have I ever had a "crush" on someone...

[She did do airquotes when she said crush.]

[omichron]

Hey everyone! Thanks for the save last month! My name is Chron a~and 'never have I ever' left Starsand City!

[rejectedchain]

[A cross looking teenager sits somewhere near the sidelines after watching that whole clusterfuck go down.]

This game is stupid.

[Did he play it right?]