EVENT ▸ welcome week

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EVENT 001: WELCOME WEEK

MOVE-IN DAY Welcome to Cadelle, cuddlers! The city is — for the most part, at least — very happy with the first wave of volunteers who have chosen to spend time here! To help everyone get settled a little easier, Mayor Drake and her team have put together a series of helpful booths, each staffed by friendly citizen volunteers who are more than ready to answer any questions characters may have. ▸ First things first: visitors will need to visit City Hall to officially enroll as a Cadelle citizen. Once complete, they'll receive their Welcome Packet, which will include all of the most important items for settling in. Characters will find keys to their apartment and associated mail box, their housing assignment, and their pre-activated CuddleCard, ready to go. In addition, the volunteer coordinators have included a newly printed map of the city, as well as contact information for various city-run organizations, just in case! ▸ Due to the influx of energy from all of the new visitors, the city’s computer systems have been experiencing some "minor hiccups". While this is nothing to be concerned about, characters may find themselves mildly inconvenienced — they may have received keys that don’t work in their door, or been issued someone else's room assignment unknowingly! ▸ If they've arrived during regular business hours, characters are, of course, able to visit the maintenance office on the first floor of each building for help switching out their mismatched keys or determining their correct assignment. However, getting settled after hours will require a little extra creative problem solving — like asking a new friend if sharing a bed for the night seems reasonable, sleeping on the couches in the public lounges downstairs, or maybe even roughing it for the night outdoors. (Of course, there's always the frowned-upon methods of breaking and entering... not that you heard it from us!) ▸ As with any move-in day, there’s bound to be lots to see and do. Characters may need help carrying their things, or even just help finding their way around. If they're lucky enough to find their room without problem, they may not be so lucky in their assignment. They may find themselves living underneath someone who's got to be part elephant (who stomps that much at 6 AM?!) or just above someone who insists on burning every batch of popcorn they make! Get out there, meet the neighbors, and see what this city has to offer! CITY SCAVENGER HUNT A few days after the big move-in weekend, characters will find an unread message on their CuddlePhone, encouraging them to check out the CuddleTalk network for a very special message from two very special guests. When they do, they’ll find a cute (but admittedly very cheesy) video message from Cadelle’s volunteer coordinators, Flora and Cornelius. The video highlights a few of the most popular destinations in the city — Blaze Pizza, for example, the home of the ninety-second wood-fired pizza, or Dinah’s, where you can enjoy a literal bucket of fries perfect for sharing. At the end of the video, a link will come up for characters to click if they are so inclined. They’ll be directed to a sign-up page for a city-wide scavenger hunt, with a grand prize promised for the first team to complete the challenge. Want to participate? ▸ Characters will be able to sign up for the scavenger hunt either on their own or with a friend. (The prizes remain the same regardless of the size of the team, so if your character wants all the money for themselves, they'll either want to race it alone or pick a very generous teammate!) ▸ Among the many delicious dining destinations around Cadelle, characters will discover three venues that the volunteer coordinators have tapped as their current favorites. Somewhere in those three venues, characters will find a beautiful framed photo of Flora and Cornelius. ▸ When characters find the photo, they'll be instructed to take their best selfie, being sure to capture themselves, the framed snapshot, and their teammate (if they chose to bring one along) in the shot. ▸ The first group to send in all three selfies will win the grand prize — one month's stipend worth of extra CuddleBucks! However, all competitors who complete the challenge will be rewarded with a token of appreciation — one week's stipend worth of CuddleBucks, just for playing along! ▸ While characters explore the city, they just might find some "bonus" surprises along the way. Keep your eyes peeled! Helpful Hint: To find the secret locations (and any hidden bonuses along the way), check out our CITY DIRECTORY for all the amazing destinations your character can explore! Feel free to sort by category on the left, and click your way through your first big adventure in the big city! Mod Note: For fairness, the "grand prize" winner will be determined by RNG in a drawing on August 4 at 3:00 PM. If your character would like to be eligible to win the grand prize, please be sure to leave us a comment so we can include them in the drawing!

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thom creed | ota

[sanator]

a. enrolment - city hall

[The enrolment process was an interesting one because it was like every other sign up event Thom had ever been to... as in, it was boring. There were long queues and Thom found himself getting tired just standing there surrounded by other people who were going through the exact same process as him. It was just like League tryouts except not as nerve wracking, he was here on a mission after all... and this time he didn't have any secrets to keep.

It instilled in him a sense of calm that was enough for him to turn to the person behind him, a small nervous smile on his features as he gestures to the queue beyond them.] Queues, huh? I've never liked them. [Such an articulate young man, so full of ideas... so revolutionary. He chews a little thoughtfully on his lip, remembering how terrible his idea of small-talk went at the tryouts before throwing caution to the wind and extending a hand in greeting.] I'm Thom, Thom Creed.

b. move in day - gamma building - lounges

[So through no fault of his own, or probably something that he'd inadvertently screwed up. Thom had ended up with a set of defunct keys that, while letting him into the actual building for Gamma, didn't permit him to actually open any of the available rooms in the house. It was a ridiculously stressful thing to have happened and he'd maybe spent too much of his day trying to socialise and network, after all there were some really interesting people in the city. But it did mean that city hall had closed for the night and there was no way of resolving this key problem in Thom's immediate future.

Instead he was sitting on a couch, his head in his hands and more importantly, looking decidedly glum at his own misfortune. But hey, at least he still had a roof over his head even if he had no access to a room. It was better than the time he'd ran away from home and slept on a bus. He could probably do with a consoling word or two, or at least some company.]

c. the colonel's - baby's first drinking experience

[Thom had made a very special discover since his arrival in Cadelle and that was people were very inviting, even the original citizens of the city- those who hadn't made wishes seemed to be very welcoming to the invading forces of this place. It made Thom feel great, the stark contrast of what he'd left behind to where he'd arrived now helping him come out of his shell a little more day by day.

One thing about people being inviting though, is that Thom somehow got invited to a bar... despite not being twenty-one. He expected to be ID'd on his way inside and found himself sorely mistaken... which was the exact moment he came out with the fateful words one beer please and had it set in front of him... it was a revelation. Thom Creed, the superhero, was now officially an adult.

He probably needed some company for this trip, from someone who was a lot more experienced than himself... someone who might inevitably reel him in. Or someone that could just provide a little pleasant company and see how this particular bud blossomed when under the influence of alcohol.]

d. wildcard

[Anything else you might want with Thom feel free to throw a prompt at him within any of the locations of Cadelle. Or if the digital world is more your thing hit up his inbox or swipe left on his okCuddle - for any plotting stuff hit me up either at razrushost or Razrushost#8963 on Discord! ]

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[ferdi]

[ In truth, Ferdi found himself not completely comfortable with the whole enrollment process but this place was nice enough -- too nice, really and there was so much about it all that was unfamiliar to him. He supposes that's to be expected when one gets pushed into the future unexpectedly -- did anyone actually expect that there wouldn't have been progress after all?

He's usually more outgoing and talkative but there's an anxiety that had permeated through him that had him keeping to himself for the time being -- it wouldn't last long.

But, when Thom turns around and talks to him he brightens instantly despite the rather bland observation. ]

Find me a person who does. [ He retorts with decent sounding English but his German accent is clear enough. ] Pleasure to meet you. I'm Ferdi Müller.

[ He reaches to give his hand a shake. ]

[sanator]

[Thom laughs at the suggestion.] You'd be surprised, I hear the British just love to queue... its like, their thing. [Thom grasps Ferdi's hand, shaking it for a heartbeat too long while he smiled. He wasn't particularly blessed when it came to first meetings.] Nice to meet you too, strange set up we have here, isn't it? Reminds me of tryouts. [Except today he wasn't wearing a wetsuit under a suit and coat so at least he wasn't drowning in his own sweat.]

[ferdi]

[ Well, Ferdi would never complain about a handsome boy holding his hand for too long so, Thom's lucky there. ] The British aren't quite the best judge of things all the time.

I suppose it's meant to be efficient or some sort of thing. [ Ferdi said. He doesn't mention that it reminds him of something too. ]

Tryouts for what?

[sanator]

[Thom outright giggles at that, even if his own cultural experiences were pretty much related to New York.] Oh yeah? I'll have to take your word for it.

[The young hero glances around them at the various queues, stressed people and general lack of movement.] It really doesn't seem efficient to me, but what do I know...

[At the question though Thom smiles somewhat nervously, running a hand through his hair.] League tryouts? [Anyone back home would know exactly what he meant; he was regularly forgetting his normal wasn't strictly normal out here.]

[ferdi]

Just try their food sometime. [ He quips with a wink before he gives a nod. It isn't quite efficient as it could be but perhaps that's a good thing. Perhaps it's intended. After all, if the line was moving what reason would they have to be talking? ]

League of what?

[sanator]

Is it good? [Because Thom was interested by food at the end of the day, but he had no idea what might pass as British food.]

The League of Heroes! [He sighs, shaking his head and laughing lightly at himself.] Sorry, I keep forgetting not everyone knows what I'm talking about.

[ferdi]

No, no it is not. [ Ferdi's expression is amused, though. ]

The League of Heroes? What is that? [ It sounds questionable but Ferdi is quite naturally suspicious of most things. ]

[sanator]

[Thom stops for a minute, thinking how best to explain the league.] You ever heard of superheroes? Like... Uberman, Warrior Woman? [He runs a hand through his hair, tugging on the edges.] The League of Heroes is a group of them.

[ferdi]

[ Well, that is all very much akin to gibberish to Ferdi. ]

I must admit I'm not sure I understand.

[sanator]

[Thom just stares at him, reaching up to scratch his head, looking completely flummoxed.] You've.... never heard of superheroes?

[ferdi]

No. Not at all. [ Ferdi frowns in confusion. ] Is that so odd?

[sanator]

[Thom shrugs.] Yeah? I mean you're the first person I ever met who doesn't know what a superhero is. [This is also his first experience with the multiverse though.]

[ferdi]

Oh well... [ Ferdi offers him a quick smile. ]

I guess there is quite a bit left to learn.

[sanator]

I guess we're all gonna have things to learn, I mean... its like no two people come from the same place here. [Thom hadn't seen anyone from back home so far, and hadn't been recognised as Thom Creed in any way that he himself hadn't offered the name.]

[ferdi]

It's a bit hard to fathom isn't it?

[ Ferdi gives him a kind smile all the same. ]

Are you going to tell me what they are, though?

[sanator]

Yeah, totally... I mean... I only just started to wrap my head around life after high school. Never mind different universes. [It was pretty hard to come to terms with, all things considered.]

Wait, superheroes? [Thom had momentarily lost track of the conversation but when he realised what was going through Ferdi's mind he slaps his own forehead in a duh gesture.] They're like... people who fight for everything good. They usually have powers too, special ones, that help them beat the bad guys. [How did one actually go about explaining superheroes.]

[ferdi]

[ Ferdi gives a vague nod. It's most certain that they come from different times but also probably completely different universes -- maybe. It's hard to know which makes it all the more difficult for him to truly wrap his head around. He listens carefully to Thom's explanation about superheroes, though. He can't say for sure that it doesn't also sound completely unbelievable. But if other universes -- if places like Cadelle exist then why not? ]

What do you mean by powers? [ To Ferdi, power is something that is held by money or station for the most part. ]

[sanator]

Like special abilities? [Thom shrugs, nonplussed at the question because at the end of the day it could be a language issue rather than the idea that Ferdi would come from a place where they just didn't exist.] Like for example... my power? I can heal any wounds either of mine or anyone else's.

[ferdi]

[ Ferdi frowns at the idea that the other poses about healing. ]

How? [ Stop asking so many questions, Ferdi. But he can't help it. He's curious by nature and he wants to understand and this idea is an odd one. ]

Are you simply a skilled doctor? [ Because, that's easier to fathom still than actual powers of any supernatural sort. ]

[sanator]

[Thom shakes his head.] Nope... I literally don't know the first thing about medicine. I can just heal stuff, like... magic. [He frowns, looking around them but can't see anything he could use as an example.]

[ferdi]

[ It appears that with all the other strange things that Ferdi is having to grow accustomed to there are still far stranger things. He attempts not to look outright dubious but it's a bit difficult. After all, magic's never been a real thing to him and those who tended to believe it was were crazy, right? ]

I must admit this is hard to believe.

[sanator]

[Thom gets a slightly unhappy look on his face.] Okay this is gonna be gross, and painful... [He puts a hand up between between them, splaying his fingers out and with his other hand he reaches up and, gritting his teeth, snaps one of his fingers backwards- the noise that comes out of his mouth dictates that he had no idea how much that was gonna hurt.

After though, his finger is surrounded by a faint glow, like sunlight, as it seems to reset itself back into place and heal, any idea that it'd been broken completely disappeared.]

[ferdi]

[ Ferdi looks confused and then when he figures out what the other is trying to do he opens his mouth to tell him to stop but then... well...

It got weird quite quickly. The glow that appeared is a bit strange itself too. ]

That is incredible.

[sanator]

[Thom has a look of minor discomfort on his face until the pain from having broken his finger slips away. The finger twitches after, almost like a reaction and Thom finds himself stuffing his hands in his pockets.] Something like that...