INTROS + MONTHLIES

[trainmasters]

Who: Everyone
When: Day 51, evening
Where: the Aurora

[It's evening, and as the stars come out you get that text again:]

WELCOME NEW HEROES

[This round's newbies are waking up in their rooms, in the usual nondescript undies or team pyjamas.

Outside, the fog is gone. In its place is a pleasant evening, its beauty enhanced by tiny, softly-glowing flowers along the jungle paths. Unfortunately, should you peer closer toy may notice these flowers have blackened, curled leaves -- and the scent that wafts up when you step on them will either heighten or dull one of your senses.

But hey, why go in the jungle when you could eat questionable snacks in the lounge again? This time there are towers of round chocolates in varying colours, and sparkle blue and white snowflake decor on the walls and hanging from the ceiling. In typical Star Prince and Knights fashion there is a lot of glitter, and the chocolates definitely have a magical side-effect: in this case, transformation.

☆ Blue-wrapped chocolates cause your character to shift in age. They may get older or younger, and this transformation may be purely physical or may include mental shifting as well.

☆ Silver-wrapped chocolates cause your character to gain animal features -- anything from cat ears to fully becoming a cat is acceptable, and any animal real or mythical is game. It won't change you to a size that doesn't fit in the train, though.

☆ White-wrapped chocolates cause a transformation to a different physical sex.

☆ Black-wrapped chocolates cause you to take on the form of another person -- someone on the train or someone you remember from elsewhere. It won't turn you into anyone you don't personally know, however.

These effects wear off within a few hours, and you can combine more than one. Enjoy your icebreaker and make that fresh meat feel welcome!]

[[OOC NOTES: As the monthly prompt, the flowers will continue until next month's placements. If you have any questions, please ping the mods via the q&a. Thank you!]]

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[oneridergem]

[Inside of Ginger.]

[There is suddenly a loud SLAM coming from one of the bedrooms as one of the new teammates come storming out of his room arms crossed, and wearing this sweater wrapped across his waist, and that's about it for now. He seems to be glaring down at whomever he meets for now, rage filled in his eyes, but he's keeping his voice low and steady.]

You. I, Rider, who had that which belongs to me stolen from my possession, am very displeased. It is best to consider that right now, I have no patience to deal with nonsense. Do not waste my time. Explain everything that I need to know.

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[Outside of Ginger.]

[There is suddenly a person. Floating. Above you. He is 100% looking down on you, arms crossed, not wearing much clothing at all for now (see above).]

HEROES OF THIS UNIVERSE!

The stars have aligned to bring me to this world, demanding that I give them my presence. I will voice my words to you, and I shall speak again and again as long as the stars continue to cry out for the happiness that they so desire. Understand that I have not forgotten that they have committed a great crime against my person first. They have stolen that which belongs to me, and those who would commit such an atrocity against someone like myself would usually suffer immense agony for doing so.

Hmph.

For now, I will let it rest.

As I have come to understand, the universe here is being challenged by a menace that cannot be stopped by normal means. That is certainly why I, and it seems, also you, have been chosen to stop such destruction. Though such weakness is not the fault of us, there is at least eyes within the stars that can recognize true greatness. For that, I shall acknowledge.

I SHALL NOW MAKE A PROMISE TO THE STARS!!

Watch, you gods up above us!! I shall give you the pleasure of admiring my prowess! Do not assume that this means I will belittle myself before you! No! I will make every star in the sky understand that it is I whom they shall recognize! They shall prostrate themselves before me, and in return, I will make sure that this universe is protected. For although it is theirs, it is also now mine. This is a certainty that I feel within. Even without those memories which had been lost, I understand even this much. I am someone powerful, and I am someone that shines brighter than these stars above us.

So this world will be saved!

I am Rider of team Ginger, those who are now under my care. Not only will I save this world, I will give my all to those bonds that I must protect. Simply put, I have chosen to accept the request to be responsible of this group. This promise I will take with me even unto death.

So as I have stated:

IT SHALL BE DONE!

Ginger

[awakenerd]

[Oh boy! They're getting so many new people. And this guy is really buff?? And demanding. And okay. He scratches his cheek. To some degree he pings heroic spirit like but also... not. He's definitely a spiritual entity at least.]

What do you need filled in? Did you read your chain yet or where should I start?

Re: Ginger

[oneridergem]

All of it.

Re: Ginger

[awakenerd]

Uh... You're on a train called the Aurora and out mission is to save the universe by making meaningful bonds with others, powering crystals called prisms with positive energy.

I think that's the most important part.

In more detail you're part of the team called Ginger, with me, I'm Rean, Faito, Rufus, and a dog named Leonie. Sometimes we compete with the other teams in trials, but outside of that we're supposed to get along.

[bluediligence]

[ she was trying to have a nap, why are things so loud?? ]

[ pokes her head out of her room, tousle-haired and sleepy-eyed, and … oh ]

Say please.

[oneridergem]

No.

[bluediligence]

[ sir ]

[ sir please ]

Then I'm going back to bed.

[malignstar]

[ This smol child seems more confused than impressed. Is this guy really flying? And why are there so many words? ]

Are you a super hero?

[oneridergem]

[Looks down at child.]

You are younger than I had expected but your feats must be impressive...

I am heroic and I am super, yes.

[malignstar]

[ He is of course staring down at his shoes right now. ]

Uh I guess. They're pretty normal...

What sort of super hero stuff do you do?

[voreaciously]

[tiny child raises her hand shyly after a moment.]

[oneridergem]

Another young one?

[wh]

Speak, I’ll allow it.

[voreaciously]

Are you a superhero?

[she seems like cautiously eager]

[bowtiedbones]

[claps politely]

Wow, Cardamom is going to be in a for a day with you.

[oneridergem]

Are they responsible for all of this? Are they the one whose arm I need to cut off?

[crimeson]

...I need to have been drunk like ten minutes ago.

[currently a buff lady]

[oneridergem]

Did they steal your winery?

[bestbrotherever]

[Have a Loki smirking at you and clapping sarcastically. He's also projecting an illusion that makes him look tall enough that his head is an inch from the ceiling. Try looking down on that, posturing mortal.]

[oneridergem]

[As if he won't float up higher to meet him EYE TO EYE.]

You.

Ginger

[everythinghappens]

Oh! Oh! Is it my turn to say it? Ahem:

"I'm a kid, man."

Re: Ginger

[oneridergem]

[LIFTS UP CHILD WITH ONE HAND.]

[dragonheartedgirl]

[ what in the world ]

What nonsense is this!? And why are you shouting; we're all right here!

[oneridergem]

Yes, you are all here so I am addressing you.

[ruinatings]

[Rufus is sitting comfortably in the Ginger living room, legs crossed, drinking tea and scrolling through his Chain, with a golden retriever at his feet. He looks up at the Loud newbie, and doesn't move.

...Well. This is going to make life much less relaxing, isn't it?]

Have you considered respecting your seniors?

[He's very elegant, but the dog is not -- so Ozy's getting jumped on.]

[oneridergem]

[Nearly collapses from DOG ATTACK ?!?!?! But if the dog tries to jump him, the answer is to now carry dog in arms.]

No.