001 | Audio/Action for those in Hel

[theintermediary]

These 'god houses'...can they be changed or switched?

[Because out of everything he's been told, this is the only thing he feels like he can do anything about right now. And, really, the irony of being put in 'Hel' is not lost on him and he doesn't appreciate it.]

Also, is there any way to find out who else is here? Like a list?

[For those who choose to wander into Hel's Welcoming Hall, Richard is hanging out there, looking put out and rather tired. It's been a long day.]

Comments

[white_raven]

You could try to talk to one of the "gods", though I doubt that a change is possible.

I have heard that you can move out, though, if you have the money to rent an apartment.

[theintermediary]

I was afraid that might be the case.

I'm assuming a job would be necessary for that to happen.

[white_raven]

They haren't hard to get. If you don't mind people, getting something in Freja is the easiest, but I guess you can find a job everywhere.

Why do you mind your house that much?

[theintermediary]

No, I don't mind people. I'll look into it, thanks.

There's just something a bit off-putting living in 'Hel.'

[Video]

[corks]

[Well, well, well. This is quite the familar person, to say the least. Jacob smiles, happy to see his intermediary again.]

I don't think they can.

[A pause.]

Hello, Richard.

[Video]

[theintermediary]

Jacob.
[There's a small sigh of relief. First of all, it's a familiar and trusted face, second of all, this means you're not in danger.]

I didn't know you were here too. Are you alright?

[Video]

[corks]

I'm quite fine.

Are you? Haven't seen you in a while, Richard. I've worried.

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[begrudged]

[ Someone nearby is hauling gardening materials past you. It appears that this scary figure bought a planters box as well as some flower seeds, a watering can... and pretty much everything else you'd need to start a garden inside of one of the apartments.

Combined with Painwheel's strange looks, she's probably not a welcome sight. As soon as she notices Richard, she tries to hide her bags behind her back but she bought too much for it to be hidden well. ]

What's up with you?

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[theintermediary]

[He gives this new person a slightly confused look which sort of to changes to one of amusement.]

I've just arrived. It's a bit overwhelming.

...what, exactly, are you doing?

[begrudged]

Oh, me too. But it was a few days ago... just settling in, I guess.

[ She gives a shrug, and since she's been caught, she brings her bags back to her sides. ]

Uh... do you know which apartment you're in?

[video]

[holmes_fanatic]

Shortly after we arrived, there was a period of time where people suddenly found themselves waking up in different Welcome Halls -- but that was the beginning when a lot of people arrived at once. Since then, I haven't heard of anyone managing to switch.

Is the company or the power?

[video]

[theintermediary]

I don't know too much about the company, but the power plays a part in it, yes.

[video]

[holmes_fanatic]

The power?

[As his companion replied with video, Conan looked with interest to the faint colour visible in the walls behind him. He didn't need to look too hard to recognise them -- the Welcome Hall had been his home for over two months. Shadow control could alarm someone not used to it, but it paled in comparison to the potential of--]

Body Control?


((ooc: I'm assuming you deliberately shifted to video, but I know that sometimes people match subject titles automatically, so if you'd rather Conan wasn't able to pick up on Richard's location, I am totally happy to redo this comment!))

[Action]

[honky]

[Don't mind Gamzee here, quite literally honking on by with a bike horn in each hand. This is a totally normal and almost daily occurrence here in Hel House...

[And so is giving the newbies greeting honks, apparently, because that is definitely what he is getting all up in your face and doing right now. He must be in a good mood.

[You should try not to break that...]

[Action]

[theintermediary]

[After the day Richard's had? He's not feeling all that amused. More annoyed. However, he's trying not to be rude to the people he's, apparently, stuck with for now, so he hides his annoyance.

Instead, he just raises an eyebrow at the man(?) currently...honking at him.]

Is this a normal thing for you? Honking at strangers?

[honky]

[Honk honk honk! Honk honk honk honk! Honk honk! Honk! Honk honk honk! Honk honk honk--]

[Pause!]

Yep.

[Aaand...]

[Honk honk honk! Honk honk honk honk! Honk honk! Honk!]

[ voice ]

[pyritic]

There's a list on the devices for who's here. You're stuck with the house, though. Only the gods change that.

[ voice ]

[theintermediary]

So I've heard. Didn't know about the list though, thanks.

[ voice ]

[pyritic]

No problem.

video;

[minifridge]

[She wasn't going to reply, but Jacob answering made her look again. The comment about black smoke- that gets her full attention.]

You don't have to use your power. Nobody's gonna make you.

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[theintermediary]

And yet, if I don't, and I don't help? This place isn't going to get any better, and then none of us can go home.

[Seemed like a lose-lose situation to him.]

[minifridge]

You can help by bringing color?

[text and private in perpetua]

[ryuuzaki]

Why would you want to change houses?

[As if he isn't completely aware of the exchange between Richard and Conan.]

There's a contact list related to these messages. I'm not certain it's infallible.

[theintermediary]

I'm not comfortable with the one I'm in.

[And this is why everything should be made private.]

I've heard about it, thanks. It's better than nothing.

[ryuuzaki]

That isn't uncommon. What's the trouble with it?

[Loki isn't the house he would have chosen for himself, although the power he's been given could prove useful. It would be much more useful if no one else had it, or any other special ability. What comes in tandem with it is the uncomfortable knowledge of how much of a threat any of the other Travelers might represent.]