MarinaNova Asylum

[Have a bright-eyed boy addressing the network, Marina. Well, okay, they're actually black eyes, but his spirit is bright!]

Let's do it! [Motivational, right? Vague, but motivational.]

We should go ride horses! We can race! [He may be coming up with this as he goes, but Veridical did mention the stables in this morning's announcement.]

I'll be at the stables, so you should to. It'll be fun!

[It's true! You can find him there. He might be grooming or saddling a horse when you arrive. He might also be having a one-sided conversation with one of them. He has it on good authority that horses like being talked to.]

114 days. That's how long I have been in this place. A drop in the ocean - excuse the pun - to some people here, but still something that I think about on occasion.

[The distinct sound of liquid being poured into a glass can be heard.]

There's something most people don't know about me: I'm dead back home. Well, I'm 'dead' here too, technically speaking. A 560 year old vampire with no legacy to speak of and a whole lot of baggage. Sounds like a plot for a great novel.

[A half-laugh.]

Since I've shared with you lot, why don't you return the favour? Tell me something I don't know about you.


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[Rose can be found in the Blood Shack, munching on pretzels and drinking scotch. There's a bottle of it beside her, a quarter of it already gone. Depending on how generous she feels, Rose might be willing to part with some of the alcohol.]

[In case you were having a quiet day, here comes Momo to bring the noise!

He has the biggest, dorkiest grin on his face before deciding to go with a more devilish look!]

HELLO EVERYBODY! I'm Momotarou Mikoshiba! I'm 16-years-old and I'm looking for your ESL! [Yes he said ESL rather than A/S/L.]

Looking for girls ages 15-18. A year or so over that is fine too! Let's talk about our favorite foods and go look at beetles together!

[It is morning and here is Momotarou, already wide awake and full of extreme amounts of energy! It's like his level of energy never turns off!]

HELLO EVERYONE! New people and not-so-new people, but mostly new people that Connie mentioned would be coming! I want to tell you about my most FAVORITE PLACE EVER in the dome, because you will probably like it too!

THE PET CAFE!

[Oh just the mention of it makes him feel all sparkly and full of glee!]

There are so many cute little animals and even the ugly ones are cute! There are even some that I've never even seen before, and don't really know what they are, but they're still really great! If you're feeling sad because you're in prison, don't be! Just hang out at the Pet Cafe and I promise you'll feel better!

[No you don't understand he just really REALLY likes animals so the Pet Cafe is super amazing to him okay!!]

Happy Anniversary, Marina Nova!

You may have noticed the veritable fleet of maintenance bots zipping all over the dome throughout the night, working hard to clean up the dome and set up decorations for this momentous occasion. Come morning there isn't a corner left unfestive, with brightly colored garlands hanging across the streets and wrapping around the sector gates. Even the trees have been primped for the occasion, colors changing into rich reds and oranges. Strings of light hang from the branches and lanterns line the streets, here and there broken up by a pile of stacked hay bales perfect for taking a rest on.

Of course, that is far from all! There wouldn't be much of a festival without entertainment and your loving wardens have made absolutely sure that there's something for everyone!

( Let the celebrations begin! )

Enjoy!

[The last thing you remember is walking through a glowing door. Whether that was a good decision or a bad one is going to depend heavily on how claustrophobic you are, because right now you are fully encased in a very streamlined, sophisticated pod. It is regulating your body temperature, monitoring your vital signs, administering nutrition and dozens of other odds and ends to keep your body functional and healthy during its stay.

You're not usually conscious for this part of things. If you were, it would be a pretty boring experience. On the plus side, there aren't any tubes or wires attached to you. Those are a little too outdated for technology like this. The other plus is that you can open your pod hatch with a push. Luckily for you, those muscles in your arms and legs haven't atrophied. That's part of the science, but it's not perfect. There will be some aching and discomfort.

Take a minute to take stock of everything. You're wearing a bodysuit you don't remember putting on. You're in a giant, spiraling room you've never set eyes on before and your powers—if you have any—are blocked. But you're not alone. There are other people pushing their own pods open or lying still and silent in theirs. In fact there is a very large number of pods. You might not recognize everyone, but that doesn't mean they weren't an inmate at one time—they were even if it was brief.

For the moment there are no bots coming for you, no alarms going off that you can hear, and no immediate threats. The space is vast and the doors aren't locked, but you also might not recognize them as doors or understand how to activate them just yet.]

(OOC: This mingle is for those who went through the doors only. There will be two additional mingles for those who went through the doors and one for those who stayed behind. This mingle should be confined to the central core. The next one will be for exploring. EVENT INFORMATION | REAL MARINANOVA INFORMATION. Make sure to read these links. They have additional information you'll need for this setting.)

[ Camping out on the beach is fun, right? Sleeping under the stars, lulled to sleep by the lapping of the waves and the rustling in the palm fronds. This isn't a refugee camp, this is a resort!

Several larger tents have been prepared on the beach. If this isn't enough there's a bunch of smaller ones ready to be set up, along with the permanent beach huts if tents aren't your thing. The makings of hot dogs and s'mores are available by the fire pits and if you have additional dietary desires, the convenience store isn't far away!

Enjoy! ]

(( ooc: Event information HERE! Please remember that if your character does not spend the night on the beach, they'll be forced to camp out on a park bench or in a coffee shop. The apartment buildings are off limits until next dayweek. ))

Good morning, inmates. Today is day [ 294 ] of the first generation. The weather scheduled for today is [ warm with clear blue skies ].

A [ deep clean ] of the facility will commence shortly. Please proceed to [ Sector 1 ] where temporary accommodations have been arranged. No inmates will be permitted inside the apartment buildings while the cleaning is underway, nor will they be allowed in the [ Library or Movie Theater ]. Do not be alarmed — your personal belongings will remain [ safe ].

We appreciate your cooperation.

The following inmates have been found guilty of breaking the [ facility rules ]. Full details of their punishment will be transmitted to their devices shortly.

Raito Sonozaki : Trespassing
Malcolm Reynolds: Trespassing

Have a nice day.

[ And like always, we end this message with a jaunty tune! You're welcome. ]

(OOC: This begins the CLEAN UP EVENT! Kiosk requests will be handled by Conscienti unless otherwise requested! Warden request post is HERE for your convenience! Mail submissions go HERE!)

[Watch out, Marina! Here is the newest, loudest, and biggest ball of energy you will see on your communicators today! Well... sort of!]

Hello MarinaNova! I'm Momotarou Mikoshiba, and I'm new!

[How could someone look this excited after being suddenly thrown in prison? Who even knows!]

At first I was a little sad because I'm in prison... But then I realized that maybe I was brought here to be even better than I was before! And the warden said this is a resort prison! So that means it's not that bad, huh?!

That was some weather, huh? I never thought I'd experience a storm underwater... guess I know what it feels like to be trapped in a snow globe now. Is everyone alright? I feel bad for you newcomers — we're not usually this wet.

I don't have any of my equipment in this apartment, but I still feel like today calls for cupcakes. Any requests?

Today is Day 293.

As you may have noticed there was something of a minor glitch with the environmental systems yesterday. Impressively, you all managed to survive despite your best efforts not to go to the designated safe zones as instructed. Unfortunately, some of the food supply from Sector 6 was caught up in the storm as well, and did not fare so well.

Phase one of clean up is currently underway. Bots have already cleared the misplaced organic material. They will move on to ensuring all structures are sound. Enter at your own risk. However, you will not be permitted in the library, The Tier apartments, or the movie theater for the remainder of the day. If you are unwisely already in any of these locations, exit immediately and with utmost caution. Anyone caught on any of these premises will be removed and assigned a punishment.

If you live in The Tier we will take care to protect your belongings, but do not attempt to get them. Simply find an empty space in one of the other apartments or stay at a friend's apartment if you've managed to make friends. Get anything you need for the day at one of the various stores. If you abandoned your pet to save yourself yesterday a bot will be returning it to your person shortly.

Take care where you step today. There are still some low-lying areas filled with water and the ground is very moist. Repair and clean-up efforts will take a few days. We also have some new arrivals. I would apologize that the place isn't as presentable and functional as usual, but then we're still practically a resort prison, and you are criminals. Welcome.

"There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm." — Willa Cather

(OOC: Kiosk requests will be handled by Veridical unless otherwise requested! Warden request post is HERE for your convenience! Mail submissions go HERE!

If you want your character to commit the crime of trespassing on an off-limits location, just reply to IC Rules to report it. The areas will be roped off with warning signs.)