TDM 002

[etrayamods]

⏵ arrival⏴ Arrival goes as anticipated. Characters awaken in the pristine, new hospital, greeted by Aurora and potentially getting a rundown of what's happening depending on their approach to being dropped somewhere new. The door to their room opens, and new arrivals are left free to explore their new environment. When the first round of citizens arrived, Aurora and the companion bots had been largely unprepared. This time? They made sure to put up welcome banners, even if the sentiment isn't quite right. There are cupcakes and cookies set out in the hospital's lobbies, and a digital map has been placed just in front of the entrance of the hospital, telling others how to reach the various locations throughout Etraya. Companion bots wander throughout the city, some carrying construction equipment to half-built facilities while others act as nurses, servers, or sales associates throughout the constructed buildings. ⏵ rainy awakenings ⏴ Many concepts are new to Aurora, including rain. She is familiar with how it functions, and its purpose, but rain has never been present on the lands of Etraya. Given how new it is, that may not be all too surprising - but the method of how it’s being introduced is… a little much. Rainfall commences in the early days of April, a persistent downpour that waxes and wanes in intensity but never ceases entirely. Most nights in Etraya are characterized by a soothing patter of rain against rooftops. Yet, some nights leave the grounds flooded come morning. Rivers begin to swell, the current much too strong to justify trying to go for a swim. These showers also bring a new assortment of plants blooming across the green lands: bright blossoms whose petals spread wide when the yellow sun shines down on them, while numerous cherry blossom trees have grown out of nowhere, flourishing despite the rainfall. Clover carpets the grassy expanses of the islands, weaving a beautiful tapestry of color across the grounds. ⏵ Getting drenched by the rain can trigger a surge, followed by a slump. Initially, individuals will feel giddy, excited, full of energy, and ready to take on the world. However, in the subsequent days, they’ll find themselves feeling depressed, lacking the energy and motivation to move forward. Aurora advises that these effects are only temporary and should fade within the week, but they can be resolved more quickly by embracing a stranger. Attempting to hug anyone they already know well will not produce the same effect. ⏵ With the rain comes a significant increase in the greenery around Etraya that isn’t fake. Most of these plants will resemble ones originally found in the characters' universes. ⏵ A couple of these plants contain magical properties: The Emberloom is a bright red, fiery flower that only inhabits smaller land masses. Those exposed to its pollen will experience heightened aggression and impulsivity. Shadowbloom resemble tulips during the day, but during the night the petals open and it looks more like the night sky: dark petals with specs of white throughout them. Growing too close to the apartment building for comfort, those who look at the petals after nightfall will fall into a deep sleep. Worse yet: the dreams they find themselves in are not their own, but are the dreams of other residents. Ones who had not looked into the Shadowbloom, but had drifted off to sleep elsewhere on the planet. The one who looked into the Shadowbloom will find they cannot awaken until the person whose dream they have entered does. These flowers will continue to bloom through April, after which the companion bots will search for and remove them from the atmosphere bubble. ⏵ If there is a specific, unique plant that those in game (or those accepted during the next round!) would like to add, please comment to the LOCATIONS page! We’ll add mentions of these to the Outskirts section. Along with the botanical resurgence, numerous new animals appear: glowing fish swim freely through the waters. In the canopy above, new species of birds and critters flit among the branches. Some diligently construct new nests in anticipation of the coming spring, while others seek refuge in the shelter of trees, retreating from the weather. Not all the creatures are so small, or so peaceful. ⏵ Small critters make themselves comfortable in the forested area around Etraya, staying mostly out of the way. There are the occasional visitors that will let themselves in through windows for a quick visit, or maybe a snack, but they’re mostly harmless. ⏵ Several larger beasts make their way into the city to try and find land that’s more habitable for them. Giraffes navigate gracefully through the areas designated for new arrivals, using their elongated necks to reach for the foliage near the hospital when they aren’t finding new places to make themselves comfortable. An eclectic array of cats, ranging in all sizes and breeds, brazenly saunter into buildings they don’t belong. Hopefully, the lioness lounging in the apartment complex's common area does not prevent residents from reaching their rooms, because she has no intention of yielding. ⏵ The leopard adorned with a rattlesnake tail in the hospital's cafeteria may be difficult to ignore, given his determination to devour everything in sight and attack anyone in his way. ⏵ Cat scratches and bites pose a significant risk of infection. In the event a character is injured, individuals can expect the companion bots to quickly seek them out and approach them with a special antibiotic cream developed specifically for these cats. Refusal of treatment may result in severe symptoms, including high fevers and itching. In extreme cases, individuals may begin to exhibit cat-like characteristics, ranging from physical alterations to changes in mental traits. ⏵ Numerous other creatures of all shapes and sizes will be coming and going through the city. You may play with this as you wish! While the uproar caused by these guests doesn’t particularly bother Aurora, she does send out a message to everyone wearing an earpiece to request their assistance in capturing the larger animals that her companion bots may not be able to handle themselves. She has converted an island to the East into a temporary holding area until the companion bots can set them up with something a little more permanent. ⏵ network ⏴ Welcome to Etraya! Upon your arrival, Aurora provided an earpiece, a device to make communication with others stuck in the same situation more simple. The device connects to an internal network, which is accessible by everyone else currently residing on planet. Whether you’re looking for guidance, camaraderie, or want to see if there are any familiar faces around, this is the perfect place to do it! Please feel free to post any questions, offer your name, ask for assistance, or maybe complain to the powers that be about how you’ve got better things to be doing than sitting around here completing their missions. Maybe they’re listening. Maybe they’re not. ⏵ NOTES⏴ ⏵ During April, Etraya’s getting a little wet! Those who spend too long in the rain may experience a few unfortunate effects. ⏵ The rain brings in new flora, including a couple that may cause characters to experience aggression and impulsivity, or take a stroll through others’ dreams. ⏵ New animals also appear! While many of them are friendly, others… are less so. The cats specifically seem to be a little grumpy. Characters scratched or bitten by these cats may find themselves becoming just as catty. For any questions relating to the contents of this log, please reply below. All other questions can be directed to the FAQ. The TDM is game canon, meaning everything happening above is occurring within the game properly. Those who apply to join in the April application round may keep their TDM threads as game canon. ⏵FULL NAVIGATION⏴

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Jennifer Walters | Marvel comics

[shehulksmash]

a. arrival

Did I die again?

[ Jen thinks it before she even opens her eyes. She's almost entirely sure that she's in a hospital bed, the familiar smells and the all too hard mattress make it a dead give away. She listens for a few moments, there's no voices screaming or yelling at each other so that's positive since the last time she died at minimum.

Of course, she doesn't remember doing anything particularly dangerous right before this though either so who knows what happened. Did she go through the green door again?

The pink flowy dress she was picked up in seems impractical for the briefing she was given. The fucking multiverse again. Well time to go exploring. Making her way through the streets trying to find somewhere to get some more practical clothing she's met with a large tiger blocking the way and she shakes her head.]

Really, unless you also turn into a demon I'm not that impressed.

b. can't wear this

[For someone with money problems the concept that she doesn't need it here is honestly pretty useful. No more embarrassment about needing to borrow money or apartments from her rich friends. She makes her way to Roxx to try to find something a little bit more practical, hoping there's at least something that will fit her.

If not she can always shrink down to her smaller form but it's honestly just more fun to be She-Hulk. She notices someone looking for something up at the very top rack and reaches up to grab the hanger. This is one of those times where being 7 feet tall has it's advantages.]

Here let me get that for you!

c. network; voice- shulkie

What in the hell did Reed get us into this time? If anyone gets that reference can you please check in? If not, feel free to get ahold of me if you need anything heavy carried.

d. wildcard

Throw me anything or hit me up at endtransmission for plotting.

Arrival;

[bad_habit]

[Well there's a new twist on the whole 'this path is blocked' position Angel has found himself in. The little animals he can deal with, annoying but dealable, this has been a whole ass situation with the tiger that would probably love to use him as a toothpick. Despite being almost exactly her height in she-hulk form he doesn't have the bulk behind him as she does. Clearly.

He may or not very strategically place her between himself and the animal as he raises a brow at the others statement. Specific… weird? As a demon he tries not to think about it.]

I think you could take it, demon or not.





[ooc; I had no reason to respond to the network but I had to.]

[shehulksmash]

[She glances at the person? Man? She's not quite sure. She's dealt with enough aliens and the like to try to not make assumptions while figuring it out as well. So instead she just smiles and takes a step further in front of them in a protective manner.]

My best friend back home had a whole cat thing and she was married to a demon king. [It's a quick explanation, as if she's trying to make an excuse for talking to herself when addressing the animal. She honestly hadn't noticed the other as she'd been distracted by the cat. ]

Alright, shoo kitty. [She swipes her hand in a motion trying to get the cat to run off the way you would a house cat. It doesn't seem very effective.]

[bad_habit]

What like some sorta kinky kitty cat shit?

[Their asses are gonna be eaten by some sort of strange, slightly otherworldly animal, and that's really gonna be the question he asks?

But if there's anything he's learned in wandering the last day or so it's that the animals around these parts right now are not quite, all they appear to be.

That seems to be this places thing. So he figures it's at worth mentioning.]

Just so y'know this probably ain't like ya Central Park Zoo kinda tigers.

network, voice: pjq

[astrologics]

( reed, hey! peter met him once! he couldn't remember what the fantastic four were called, but—.

reed had been helpful. )

This is the sort of thing Reed normally stops, right?
Unless we're talking about different Reeds.

( a breath of a pause, then— )

The multiverse is a shitshow.

[shehulksmash]

Reed Richards yeah? It's normally in his wheel house.

[She huffs a laugh out audibly remembering a certain time when an alternate version of her showed up and slept with Juggernaut leading to all sorts of rumors she had to keep dispelling.]

Do you know the Fantastic Four?

b.

[riskfalling]

Hey, thanks.

[ Dick takes the hangar and the shirt on it with a grin, looking up – and up – at her. He wishes, momentarily, that Big Barda were here; she'd love this girl. ]

Somehow the thing you want is always the hardest one to get at, amirite?

[shehulksmash]

[Oh he's cute. She hadn't even noticed at first and her eyes graze over him for a moment taking him in. If Patsy was here she'd be super into it, but she hasn't seen Patsy.]

I know you're going to be completely shocked by this -- but I don't actually have a hard time getting pretty much anything in a store. Well at least not like this.

un: hawkeye

[notthatstraight]

This isn't a Reed or Fantastic Four thing. [There's a pause.] This time.

[shehulksmash]

Kate? Is that you? [She sounds suspicious when asking like she doesn't quite want to believe it.]

Are you sure? Is it an Avengers thing if you're here because I'm not on the team right now.

[notthatstraight]

Unless there's some other Hawkeye around, and he's found a way to copy my voice, it's me.

Technically, I'm not either. Well, not on the main team and the rest of the most recent line up of the West Coast Avengers aren't here.

b

[lumikinetics]

[Okay, it's not the arcade or anything, but a place called Roxx? Yeah, she'll take it. Jubes has always had a weakness for cool, brightly colored outerwear anyway, and that sleeveless leather number with the lightning bolt across the chest is way too cool - and way too out of her reach, considering she's all of five foot nothing. So it's with an appreciate grin as the other, much taller, much greener woman reaches out and hands Jubilee the sleeveless jacket.]

Thanks!

[A small pause, then, as she looks She-Hulk up and down. She quirks up an eyebrow, not judgmentally or anything, just as though she's trying to remember something.]

You know, you kinda look like a robot I know back home.

[She slips her bright yellow trench coat off and slips the sleeveless jacket on. Okay, so it probably doesn't go with the t-shirt and shorts she has on right now, but she's sure she can find something that'll look totally lush with this.]

But like a lot less scary? And also better dressed. ...not that robots are able to choose what they wear, I guess?

[Sorry Jen, it's multiversal shenanigans at play!]

Sorry, that's like totally weird right? I mean, what isn't here - except for what you're holding, that's really cute!

[shehulksmash]

I know an android who chooses what he wears. [Jen says offhandedly as she reaches up to grab a hoodie off the wall that looks comfortable. After so long in this dress she's really thinking that a sweatshirt and some leggings would be the best thing to start out with. ]

I guess I don't know if androids are similar to your robots though? Mine is my legal assistant.

[She glances at the hoodie again when Jubilee says it's cute and holds it up to her.]

You don't think that the purple makes me look too bright does it?

[lumikinetics]

I hope he has good taste. I'm not sure if that's something that's programmable, and I say this based on what some characters in video games I like to play wear.

[Jubilee slips the sleeveless jacket off and puts her yellow trenchcoat on again. The sleeveless jacket is definitely coming with her. It's too awesome to leave behind for someone else to discover.]

Is looking too bright a bad thing, because I've never met a neon or a dayglo that I haven't loved within an inch of its life. Besides, I'm not sure there's anything you can wear that'll tone down that whole jolly green goddess look you've got going on. Embrace it, you know?

b.

[lostwidow]

（ after overindulging herself on dessert back in the hospital lobby, Natasha's next course of action was to find something a little less conspicuous to wear. no reason to draw attention to herself if it can be avoided. so, like everyone else needing something to freshen up their look, she finds herself at Roxx.

she's in the middle of stretching for a leather jacket hanging just out of reach when a long, green arm extends in front of her view. accompanied by a polite offer it stops her efforts at once. and all Natasha can do is let her. easing back on her feet she lets her eyes travel up the other's arm. settling on her face. her own expression schooled. ）

Thanks. I would've brought the whole rack down if it wasn't for you.

[shehulksmash]

No problem at all. [She says taking notice of the leather jacket. It's cute, will they have it in her size though. Honestly that's always the problem.]

That should look good on you though. I gotta find something other then this. [She motions to the hot pink draped gown she's wearing. It is clearly not practical at all. ]

You think they have stuff in my size?

[lostwidow]

Not a fan of the color pink, the gown, or both? （ she asks. it's a simple enough question on the surface. but for someone like Natasha, there's another layer to it.

slipping the jacket off the hanger and on, Natasha zippers it up. a good fit; particularly over her widow bites she tugs the cuffs of the jacket over. nice.

giving Jen a quick once-over, Natasha moves. weaving through the racks fingers skim over various articles of clothing. searching. ） I mean, if they're going to go through all the trouble of bringing you here, they should include your size in their... Ah. There we go. （ she turns. in her grasp is a hanger with a pair of dark gray velour track pants – in the right size – that she offers to Jen. a great first find. if you ignore the JUICY rhinestone lettering sewn over the back. heh. ）

ᴜɴ: ᴊᴇᴀɴ ɢʀᴇʏ

[heartofthedream]

Reed isn't here so far as I can tell.

Checking in. Jean Grey.



[ A beat. ]

You starting a roster with the names?

[shehulksmash]

Jean! It's been forever.

Any signs of any of our really smart club around here? [It's hard for Jen to not be slightly worried that this is some set up by all of them again.]

[heartofthedream]

Far too long, and definitely not my choice of venue.


I've only seen four of my people so far, and two of them appear to be from different universes already. You?

un: Storm

[agoddessonce]

Jennifer, this is Ororo.

I don't believe this is Reed Richards's doing - but that does not rule out other possibilities.

How are you faring? Other than being well enough to do some heavy lifting.

[shehulksmash]

Storm! It's good to hear from you. I feel like I always some how end up in these messes related to Reed, but I suppose it could be anyone.

I'm doing okay, I was able to also reach some very high things for people so safe to say I am providing some sort of use to the people here. And yourself?

roxx

[upbyone]

[ Of course they put the shirt in her size just out of her reach. Kyra started looking around for something she can climb on.

She hears someone speak, turns toward the voice, and stares at the seven-foot-tall green woman. ]

Huh?

[ Forgive her, she's never seen a superhero before. ]

[shehulksmash]

[It's not a rare thing for people to still be hung up at the sight of her. So she just gives Kyra a soft smile as she hands the shirt she'd pulled from the wall over.]

I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. It just looked like you could use help?

b

[once_reborn]

[It's a nice looking top that she'd never even consider actually wearing - it'd bare her midriff and there's scars and...ugh. Literally and figuratively out of reach, because the universe is like that. But the there is a very nice, and very helpful voice, and she turns to look at the Very Tall Lady.]

[And here Jen might get a bit of a surprise because while she is indeed a pretty and tall green lady, none of those things are out of the realm of possibility where Mal is from. And so her reaction is one that is perfectly normal.]

Oh, hey, thanks...it wouldn't suit me at all, but just kinda wanted to look, you know?