[DAY 1-]

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The night drags on.

The moon, full and bright, illuminates the world below as demons rise in indulgence of the hunt. All those who are not securely tucked away become prey, whose blood runs freely down the streets, whose screams fill the air in symphony, whose lives are snuffed out one by one as the night grows darker- but not quieter, no. Towards the far west, wind picks up in a deafening howl that tears through the forest violently enough to uproot trees, followed by a thunderous explosion atop the wall that sends large chunks of rock crashing down on parts of the immobile train, creating shockwaves felt all the way into town. Dark clouds gather overhead, smothering the moon and unleashing a downpour that continues unrelentingly until dawn, when the paltry sunlight behind the clouds is only enough to see that the rain that falls is in fact blood, thick and warm, coating the rooftops and the streets. Rivulets trickle towards the east, where they spill over the edges of the world and into the cavernous abyss of a mouth below.

Those who sleep will dream. They dream of being flat on their back, lying on hard metal, a warm breeze caressing their cheek, the faint scent of cherry blossom in the air. They dream of their bodies feeling like lead, heavy and unable to move, hardly able to breathe— and all the while in complete darkness. Whether they give in to exhaustion or struggle valiantly against it, they will eventually open their eyes to a different scene: of somebody's home before here, you and that person reliving the very last memory they had before waking up in the train just yesterday. It's a memory that culminates in darkness. Give in. Struggle. Open your eyes again and again and again, and eventually you will wake up to what you wish were just another bad dream: the unfortunate plane of existence we call reality.

It may not be a good morning, but it's morning. If characters glance at their COMP, they will see a bright number 7 on the screen that disappears as their chosen AI chimes in with a good morning greeting ("Whoa! Congrats on surviving the night, boss!" or "Yikes, you look like shit. Did you get any rest at all?"). Pulling up the map function shows fewer blue ally dots as expected, but perhaps unexpectedly, much fewer red enemy dots as well: there are very few demons to be seen, and those that are, show little interest in hunting unless they are attacked first. The forest is still and quiet, red Mandrake leaves littering the floor in abundance but the demons remain rooted underground, the Hares of Inaba huddled snug within their dens, bird demons taken roost underneath the canopy to keep out of the blood rain. The concert hall is silent today, guards at the door watchful and ready to snipe intruders. Inside the powerplant, the giant Ooze spreads lazily across the first floor, filling the space wall to wall, acid seeping underneath the front doors and burning its way outside. Indoors, outdoors, demons keep to themselves, seemingly sated.

It's almost peaceful. If you didn't know better.

The drizzle of blood tapers off over the course of Day 1, replaced by normal rain once night hits. The water that falls is clear, though bitter and metallic tasting, and the stormy weather continues for several days more. The temperature outside dips, even during the daytime, and the hunger that continues to persist (unless you're BB, who ate a Pixie, maybe) is made worse by the appearance of a hot dog stand that has been set up in front of the school building. Its existence in this place is wholly suspicious, entirely nonsensical, manifested as if out of a yandere devil summoner fever dream— and yet the mystery meat smells divine, and you are so so hungry.

"Hee-ho! Get your hot dogs here-ho! What? What kind of mee-hee-t is in it, ho? Don't worry about it, ho!"

JACK FROST

LOCATION
hot dog stand

STRENGTH
ice

WEAKNESS
fire

INFORMATION:
Jack Frost is a spirit originating from England who brings in cold weather during the winter and is responsible for the frost that forms on the windows of homes and buildings. Though it is usually friendly and innocent, it also has a mischievous personality and will freezes those it dislikes to death, smiling all the while.

SKILLS:
Mabufudyne: heavy ice damage (multi-target)
Megidolaon: mega almighty damage (multi-target)

NOTE: This demon is non-recruitable.

Can anybody resist that cute face? never mind the sales pitch. Jack Frost will operate on a barter system, though it really only seems interested in people's gemstones, or if they're willing to slaughter and bring it a Katakirauwa in exchange for a cold but still delicious hotdog dressed up in any variety of condiment. For those who muster the courage to go demon hunting to earn their meal, they will find that a single hotdog will stave off hunger for up to three days. For those who gave up their gemstone instead, K5 will be screaming at them not to do that, but also, please tell me. Maybe they'll rethink the offer, noticing that the gemstones they'd found on their person now feel slightly warm to the touch- growing warmer when in proximity to another person's gemstones, their colors more vibrant, stones faintly glowing as if with internal light.

Generous as Jack Frost is with providing dubious sustenance, it's a different story when it comes to the vending machine beside its stall. Inside are various drinks guaranteed to be cold, and include bottled water, coffee, teas, juices, blood and tears and many other questionable unlabeled liquids among its touted 100!!! varieties of beverage ("""beverage"""). Two problems: 1) there is no selection button, so you do not get to choose your drink; and 2) the machine will only take macca. Where to get macca? Figure that out yourself and earn your drink gacha.

[ Locked pending: SCHOOL investigation ]

[ Locked pending: GREENHOUSE investigation ]

[ Locked pending: HOSPITAL investigation ]

[ Locked pending: CONCERT HALL investigation ]

[ Locked pending: POWERPLANT investigation ]

OOC

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Since I know a handful of you are still working on apps, this event log in general will be open to all players, but Investigations will be closed to current players only. See below for more information.

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On Day 1 only, wild demon encounters will be scarce and it will rain blood all day, after which the weather will transition into normal rain and demon encounters will also return to normal rates, less during the day and more frequent after dark.

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When characters fall asleep any time in the next several days (including victims of the concert hall lullaby that will begin again starting Day 2, as well as inadvertent naps for those of you who are like lmao yeah whatever, i don't need sleep, i'm fine), they will be able to see the circumstances around other characters' canonpoints. This dream may take the form of being a bystander, or from the point of view of the character, whichever would be more fun/interesting to play.

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Players can advance time by posting new logs set on the current or next IC date— don't be afraid to advance time as needed! Plot beats will be adjusted accordingly, and there'll be ample warning if plot necessitates a deadline or specific event date for any reason. If you have any trigger warnings, please let me know here! Comments are screened, and warnings will be listed in the log format post for player awareness.

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As characters investigate different locations in the setting, more aspects of the game will be unlocked and will be updated in the post above. In summary, from the previous TDM event, characters have found doors sealed by barriers in the school, greenhouse, and hospital. The concert hall and powerplant are still both heavily guarded by demons that prevent thorough investigation until dealt with.

Comments

Another Early Morning Broadcast

[hauntedsnowfall]

＼＼\٩(๑`^´๑)۶//／／ Good morning!

(￣Д￣)ﾉ I inquired with Keigo about the mysterious 7 that shown on our devices. He said it was from a scan, although he doesn’t know of what. He thought it would be of us, but I would like to hope there are more than seven of us left.

(｀_´)ゞ So, this is a roll call, of sorts.

(*｀へ´*) Please chime in and let us know you survived then night.

[ Please. He’s worried about you all. ]

[sootprints]

Just seven? That can't be right. But I wonder what it could mean.

[ Oh, but to his main question... ]

This is Kate. I am safe.

[hauntedsnowfall]

It is wonderful to hear from you Kate. When I didn’t see you at the church… well, your absence was felt. (´°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥｀)

[enteloki]

My name is Akechi. I'm unharmed.

To think so many were killed overnight - I have my doubts. Though I suppose responses to your inquiry will confirm it in time.

[The other people in his shitty little house can speak for themselves. The total at nearly five already.]

[hauntedsnowfall]

(*´꒳`*) Glad to hear it, Akechi.

(￣Д￣)ﾉ I also have my doubts, but still it’s best to be cautious.

1/2

[foxchild]

sadly i must inform you that i have died and am only able to communicate with you all because my ghost has possessed my COMP! щ(ʘ╻ʘ)щ

you could say i am

a ghost in the machine (＃°Д°)

2/2

[foxchild]

lol jk ο(=•ω＜=)ρ⌒☆

[purport]

Dashing my dreams of a companion for Keigo, how cruel.

[hauntedsnowfall]

I could have sworn I had seen you recently in the front of the church! Rosie what has happened to you??

What does lol jk stand for? Is it some sort of distress call? What can we do for you??

[ Look now, you startled him out of his emojis ]

[purport]

[ She wiggles her fingers at Dimitri when she catches his line of sight. He already knows she's still here. ]

[hauntedsnowfall]

[ He will smile and wave back at her. It had been a night, but he is glad they have all weathered it together. ]

[compendiem]

Minato here
“(ノ _ <,,)
^ BB says this is me

[hauntedsnowfall]

(ﾉ´ヮ`)ﾉ*: ･ﾟ Ah! It looks just like you!

(,,>﹏<,,) I am afraid mine do not look very much like myself. I am not very good at expressions and feel my smiles are barely passable.

[placation]

[ Ohhhh, my name is Akechi Goro and I won't speak for the other people in my house– ]

Maruki Takuto and Kurusu Akira are both alive.

Thank you for doing this.

[ WAS THAT SO HARD? ]

[not here]

[enteloki]

[Better luck tonight!! Maybe Maruki will drop dead before the next blood rain.❤️]

[hauntedsnowfall]

(｀_´)ゞ Well met, Maruki. I am happy to hear that.

You are most welcome. It seems prudent we look out for one another.

[moonsounds]

This is Ruka. I’m alright, and so is Cu Sith.

I’ll take notes from everyone to compile them together.

Maybe the 7 is for enemies?

[thebomb]

Armin Arlert. I'm alive.

[And he will be, to the best of his ability, following this post for any familiar names.

[There are three in particular he's looking for. He sees none of them yet.]

I've compiled some information. I'll send it to our devices shortly.

[rimingcouplet]

This is Alice, sounding off. I'm alive, at least as far as I can tell.

You're the idiot that tried to fight a demon bull with a stick so that Minato and I could hightail it out of there, right?

[devilishkouhai]

BB is here!
৻( •̀ ᗜ •́ ৻)

[blastoffed]

KAITO MOMOTA, LUMINARY OF THE STARS still alive and kicking

[In all caps, because his name and self-given title are very important]

[enflowers]

Caster or Mister Mystery (Mister M for short), whatever you want to call me, present and reporting for duty! ヽ(・∀・*)ﾉ

[nterwebz]

potato bread

[ LET HER HAVE THIS, DIMITRI. ]

[prodigal_disappointment]

[You already know this since Sylvain has been almost leech-like in how close he has been sticking to Dimitri but, hey, why not?]

shocking news - i made it through the night

also what are those weird looking things in your writing

[kinglyheroics]

Saber, reporting for duty!（ ´∀｀）☆

[Maybe he should have added some more sparkles...it's important to make a good first impression!]