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welcome to achamoth

WHO: Kenoma Aions
WHAT: Welcoming party for the new Kenoma!
WHERE: Achamoth
WHEN: May, a few evenings post the TDM
WARNINGS: None for now!

I. 𝙒𝙀𝙇𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙀 𝘼𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎! 🍸🎉

As per several many (slightly annoying) communion invitations, come a few evenings past the arrivals of the new Kenoma, there’s a party being thrown in a building just outside the Citadel.

And thanks to the combined efforts Misa, Lottie, Gen, Matt, Luo Binghe, Amos, and more, the space is quite inviting. The tables set up are adorned with plenty of vibrant food and decadent drinks, all laid upon gothic, lacy tablecloths. There’s even live music— a small group of Achamite musicians playing the closest thing there is to grunge folk are plucking at strings in the corner.

The hosts for the night, Misa and Lottie, stand in the entryway to usher their fellow Aions in. They’ll be busy accounting for everyone being in attendance for the first hour or so of the party (because they’ll start bothering people through Communion who don’t show up), so characters will be free for a while to peruse what they’ve set up:

The largest table aside from the one that’s supporting all the fancy finger foods has a placard on it that reads “♡GAME TABLE♡”. This long, long table is taken up half way by shot glasses that have been pre-filled with a clear, fruity smelling alcohol. The other half of the table has a message written by Misa and Lottie:

One of the most important missions of tonight is to get to know each other! Learn a thing or two about the people at the party through these games, got it? Or if you know some fun drinking games, teach someone one! By the way, you should also take one of these tally cards and have your partners in your games sign it when you’re done. Everyone who fills it out completely will get a prize 💋

Next to that placard are blank cards with three blank slots, as well as several quills. Getting three people to sign your card seems like it’ll result in you getting a prize! Allegedly.

Next to those cards are explanations that Misa and Lottie have written on how to play 1) truth or dare, 2) never have I ever, and 3) two truths and a lie. They’ve even provided a deck of face down cards that have suggestions for truths and dares on them (because they didn’t want anyone to like, dare someone to burn the place down or something.) The truth and dare questions will be pretty innocent and/or jokingly flirty, think along the lines of “I dare you to tell your partner who you think is the hottest Aion on the Kenoma side.” However, characters are under no obligation to use these, and are free to go wild and make up their own.

The second area of interest is an area with a black curtain pinned up, and an Achamite artist sitting in front of an easel… that’s right, they’ve hired a sketch artist to take people’s (very quick) portraits, thinking that since everyone can’t take selfies, it’d be nice to have some other physical memento of the party. Problem is, with the budget constraints for the party, they can’t afford to pay for everyone to get one alone - characters will need to pair up! There are a number of small miscellaneous accessories they’ve procured (hats, jewelry, etc.) that characters can wear if they wish. The artist seems a little fickle, though, and may keep asking characters to change poses or, you know, get closer so they can both fit in the frame…

Characters who are wallflowers or simply don’t want to participate will be fresh out of luck— Misa and Lottie will be patrolling around the venue after ushering people in to ensure that people are participating. And yes, that means physically pushing two people together that they see sticking to the edges. You are free to handwave that they forced your character into a game or sketch with someone if they wouldn’t willingly participate!

By the way, while characters are increasingly encouraged by Misa and Lottie throughout the evening to play with other characters in order to complete their cards, when they actually turn them in to the hosts, no prize will be immediately offered. You can handwave your character receiving a very non-committal “it’s not here yet,” “I’ll get back to you on this,” or “Wow, good job! Talk to me later, okay?” from either Misa or Lottie if they actually go through the effort to turn their card in.

II. 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝘿𝙎 𝙊𝙁 𝙒𝙄𝙎𝘿𝙊𝙈 🗣🎙

After everyone’s had a chance to have some booze, food, and possibly some embarrassing (or revealing?) moments while playing games, Misa and Lottie will signal for everyone to quiet down, and will step onto a small podium that they’ve brought into the venue. It’s during this time that they’ll finally address the group. Lottie speaks first:

"Hello guys, how are we doing tonight? I'm Lottie Person, one of your hosts for tonight.

Thank you to everyone who came and helped make this event a reality. First, Misa and I really couldn't have done it without everyone who pitched in. Is it cheesy to say it warmed my heart? Maybe.. But it shows that even if we all haven't exactly held hands, we still can come together for the important stuff.

And second, thank you to all the new people who joined us tonight. This really wouldn't have happened without you, and we're happy to see such an amazing turn out with both new and old faces.

As part of tonight's soiree, we've arranged to have some of the best and brightest people come and talk to us about all the things you need to know to better understand what's going on, and how you're involved."

The two of them will introduce each speaker as they come up to the podium and give their spiel. The speeches that take place can be found here. Characters will have the opportunity to ask questions after each speech for clarifications or further details, so long as the speech giver is willing to answer.

Once everyone has had their chance to share their knowledge, Misa will thank the speakers, and raise a glass of the closest thing Horos has to champagne for a toast:

“That pretty much covers everything, doesn’t it? A big, big thanks to everyone for helping explain all that. I know me and Lottie were asking a lot of you, but we really couldn’t do it all by ourselves…! Some of you are way better at that stuff, ahaha.

Anyways, I really hope everyone who came here to Achamoth feels a little more welcome now. I know everything’s been really crazy ever since we all came from those shrines, and it’s been scary, too. We don’t know what happened to where we came from, or what might happen to us… but I don’t feel too afraid. Because in my heart, I really believe in what we’ve all come here to do. And I believe in the Regent’s power.

Let’s all remember one thing going forward. We’re on the same team, so that makes us all friends, okay?”

She raises her glass.

“Together, let’s create an ideal world.”

III. 𝙀𝙎𝘾𝘼𝙋𝙀 𝙁𝙍𝙊𝙈 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘾𝙄𝙏𝙔 🏃‍♂️💨🎭

Following the close of the serious speech section of the party, there’s still a bit more time to mingle before the party ends. Or, under normal circumstances, there would be.

Shortly after Misa’s closing speech, some of the Achamite workers who have been hired to work at the party will have worked up the courage to approach Aions directly (particularly those with their shards visible.) Newer Aions may not have had a chance to experience this just yet, with their relative newness to the city, but Achamite citizens treat Kenoma Aions with the utmost excitement and religious fervor. It’s common for them to make generous offerings to Kenoma Aions if they are recognized or if their shard is spotted, or treat the Kenoma Aions in general as celebrities.

This can result in your character being badgered with questions and offerings from the few non-Aions in the crowd helping with the party – older Kenoma Aions will recognize this behavior for what it is.

Misa and Lottie will also take notice of this starting to happen, and will mentally communion urge everyone to leave the party ASAP before it turns into a meet and greet for overly enthusiastic onlookers. They’ll do their best to divert the attention of anyone getting too nosy by intercepting, but they won’t be able to keep everyone from experiencing this.

Any lingering questions about the apparent reverence the Achamites hold for the Kenoma Aions will have to be answered by older Aions — preferably while you make a clever escape. Outside the party venue is the rest of Achamoth, with the Citadel stretching high above into the dark night sky above. You can make a quick return back to the Citadel’s familiar dining halls and bedrooms, or perhaps you want to escape to somewhere else in the city.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

I. party games

Since there's no one around, you'll just have to play with me. Lucky you! I hope you didn't think you could escape Misa's sight....

[ Yes, she already has you in her clutches, and is hugging your arm tight as she drags you over to the drinking table. Misa holds up one finger to make her point. ]

How about we have a little drink while playing never have I ever? We can have a drink everytime we haven't done something.

II. #schwasted

[ It's been a long night. Misa has spent almost the entire party cheerily pairing people up with winks and twirls, not at all affected by any apparent sense of irritation any of the other party goers have with her antics. It's a party. They're co-workers. She's sure she's doing the right thing by making sure everyone meets each other!

Anyway, once the Achamites have been escorted out somehow, and the tear-down of the party begins, Misa can be found """helping"" clean up the shot table, handing the very few still filled shot glasses off to those who are nearby, including you. ]

Help me clean this stuff up.

[ Her cheeks are already dusted a deep shade of pink, and she does seem to be swaying a little, but she's expectantly holding out her shot glass to clink with yours. Her disposition is bright, content, happy. Like nothing that was talked about tonight bothered in her in the slightest. Or if it does, she's not showing even a sliver of it. It's like this was a regular kind of party to her. ]

Me and Lottie spent almost everything we had on this party, you know? Let's not waste it...

III. wildcard

( anything else goes here! party set up, clear down, misa bullying your character into doing various things, making fun of the speakers, etc. ping me if you want to plan anything specific!! )

[ Oh no, Misa. You've caught him.

Amos good-naturedly lets her drag him along. He hadn't exactly been looking to play any games — he's really more of a wallflower type of guy — but like he's gonna say no to her? ]

Sure. [ He picks up a drink in preparation, thinking it over, and it's weird how this is already harder than he thought it'd be. ] Never have I ever... played never have I ever. At least, pretty sure I haven't.

[ Is this the part where he takes a drink? Shit. Help him; he'll catch on quick enough. ]

Hee hee. You're so funny, Amos. It's not so hard.

[ And she really means that, if the dainty, amused way she says it is any indicator. She can tell just by looking that this is totally not Amos's scene, so she's determined to help him feel a little more comfortable. Explaining a game should be easy enough. Maybe then it'll be easier for him to play with someone else... she already has her own fruity beverage in hand to play. ]

We'll take turns saying "never have I ever" done something! Like, if I say, "never have I ever kissed someone!" Then you have to take a drink if you've done it. It's a good way to learn funny and interesting stuff about people. Do you get it?

[ He nods; he's always gonna be awkward in places like this, but he is capable of making an effort. And it's always easier when you've got someone you like willing to help you along, right? Besides — when she puts it like that, it is easy.

He takes another second to think it over. What's something... ah. ]

Never have I ever been famous.

[ And he's kinda hoping that part stays true, even though the longer he resides in Achamoth, the more difficult that's probably gonna be. Sure, he's been famous-adjacent — Cap had accidentally gone viral, and he'd ended up swept up in the consequences of that every now and then — but Amos himself? Nah. ]

Haha, you got me already.

[ Misa takes a deliberate, long sip from her drink, grinning around the rim of the glass. So, Amos isn't some celebrity...? That makes sense, given his personality, she thinks. Plus, are there even celebrities in space? Does the internet exist up there? ]

Did you do that on purpose? Can you tell that I'm famous? Or was that just a lucky guess?

[ There's a playful note of curiosity to her questions, truly just interested in how she comes off to people who had never known of her fame beforehand. ]

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