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[traumaticus]

Salutations to all The Chosen of Aldrip,

It appears that our number of our ranks have increased once again. I am aware that the situation you have found yourself at might be disorienting and far from the ideal. However, I would still like to wish you all a warm welcome. My name is Richard Plantagenet and I have recently obtained the ownership of the inn and the attached tavern. All of you are free to continue your at the establishment there until you find you gather your bearings and find more suitable residency. The nights are turning darker and colder here and taverns have always been the safe haven to the weary and lost travelers. Come and rest your restless bones, the warm drinks are on the house.

As you most likely have learned by now this world does host its own dangers, which vary from monstrous creatures to mind-controlling infections and the ever changing environment. As a countermeasure I have built a training grounds for anyone who desires to practice their combat skills, be they newcomer or older resident. I am willing to teach anyone basic self-defense, swordsmanship, archery survival skills and horseback riding to anyone who is willing to learn. For more advanced training, where 'powers' come into play, I would recommend you to contact an individual named Morph. They might have something that is more suitable for your needs.

If any of you are in need of anything, please do not hesitate to seek me out.

Signed,
Richard Plantagenet.

Comments

@sakura

[cupidsammo]

monstrous creatures?
like real monsters?
those happen here??

[traumaticus]

yes, unfortunately.
one does not have to wander too far away from the city borders to the woods to be met with some of those creatures.

[cupidsammo]

oh
I didn’t realize…
are they something we should be on the lookout for around the town too?

[traumaticus]

during my stay here they have not dared to step inside the city borders.
but i have heard that there have been instances in the past where Aldrip was under an attack. we do not know whether that might happen again or not, so i would prefer us to strengthen our defense and have as many chosen prepared for potential invasion.

[cupidsammo]

why would anything want to attack us?
that doesn’t make any sense…
especially if this place really is what everyone says it is

[traumaticus]

and what do everyone say that this world?

[cupidsammo]

well, I’ve been told a bunch of times already that this is a simulation of some kind

[traumaticus]

yes. that seems to be the case.

[says richard who barely knows what a simulation is...]

however, that does mean that this world is table or free of conflict. those who have been here years worth of time can tell you plenty of tales about the horrors they have faced here. what causes these issues? i do not know. some say it is the entity known as ai, some say it is not.

[cupidsammo]

Ai?

[ her brain: oh, that’s a name ]

I see.
I didn’t realize it was that bad…
there must be a lot I don’t know then

[traumaticus]

[honestly? richard thinks along those words too, it's ok.]

i believe that is the case with the most of us.
you are one of the more recent arrivals, are you not? have you been staying at the inn, miss sakura?

[cupidsammo]

yes, I have
I was told it was free to stay
at least for a little while

[traumaticus]

that is correct.
however, if you have troubles with finding a new residence once the free time period is over do not hesitate come to me. i shall gladly offer my helping hand.

[cupidsammo]

oh, thank you
I'll be sure to remember that!
but I don't want to be any trouble either, so I'll try to focus on finding something

[traumaticus]

it would be far too cruel to me to chase a fellow chosen into the night like that.
however,
we could perhaps negotiate a payment method for you, if that becomes the case.

[cupidsammo]

it's possible....
I don't have any money and I've never really had a job before

[traumaticus]

the inn could always use pair of helping hands.
you would be able to reside there free of charge and get paid.

[cupidsammo]

[ ... oh! ]

really?
I mean, I wouldn't turn the offer down!
I think that's something I could do

[traumaticus]

of course.
i have only very recently gained the ownership over the inn and i am looking for trustworthy staff. the locals tend to be.. flippant, let us say.
i am in need of someone who i can trust with tending to the rooms while patrons are away.

[cupidsammo]

like housekeeping in hotels?
okay
that's not too bad

[traumaticus]

yes, exactly.
i am glad that these arrangements work for you, miss sakura. i am, of course, letting you settle down in peace. unless you are keen to start as soon as possible?

[cupidsammo]

well…
it’s true that I’m still getting used to everything, and I don’t know a lot yet
but I don’t have much to do, especially without the money
so I don’t see a reason to wait

[traumaticus]

in that case i welcome you to be part of our team.
you may start in two days, if that is acceptable.

do you have any questions.

[cupidsammo]

two days works just fine
umm, as for questions…
would you need to meet with me at some point before then?

[traumaticus]

of course.
i would like to meet you before you start your work.
you can find me at the office behind the reception at any given time.

[cupidsammo]

okay
I’ll come find you later today

[ And assuming they finish some pleasantries and end it off there… Come later in the day, Koharu will do precisely that!

At some point, Richard will hear a gentle knock upon the door. ]