Today, Beacon Hills High School prepares to welcome a new student! The halls buzz with rumors and gossip. She is the first new student they've had in years. Their sleepy little town could use some fresh meat, and who am I, the humble Narrator, to judge?
Welcome to Beacon Hills, Robin!
"...A hellhound. And the nemeton? And I don't think I've even heard mention of the third one. I guess I'll have research to do, at home, and while I'm here."
She pulls her gaze away from the ceiling, giving Erica a determined look, "I know we don't really know each other, but I promise, I definitely won't leave you dead. You or anyone else who vanishes with the simulation," she promises.
She wouldn't leave anyone dead if she could help it. If she can't do that in the real world... well, clearly you can bring people back in simulations. Maybe that could be good enough.
"Thanks. Like anyone you've met so far? Or is it less fun to be matchmade when you're not in charge?"
"The information dumps are pretty weird - do you hear those anywhere or only when you're near me?" She shakes her head, "But I've been getting along with Allison? And I helped Liam... yesterday. It seems like I can only really talk to one person in each of the two time slots, though. I don't know if I might get along better with someone else."
"I can hear it all the time. It's sort of awful, in a fun way. It sounds like it's a game. You don't need to go where it wants you to go. Just have fun, and go off the map."
"Maybe you're right... I'm sort of doing that now, I guess. I don't know if I'm missing one of my 'classes' right now or if that's put on hold until I get to it? Like in a game, like you said."
After a lovely conversation with your new friend, Erica, you realize you really should focus on getting to class.
"...Pushy."
She shrugs at Erica, "I mean classes seem like the only way to increase my stats? And I should probably do that, if I want to get out of this thing. So... Intelligence, next. Better keep them balanced for now at least."
"Makes sense to me. It's good to be well-rounded. Have fun!"
She waves, and heads off.
You may attend gym, class, or lunch!
All three occur at the same time, twice a day.
"Yes, I was asking where I'm supposed to go for class. And which class."
You will simply arrive at class if you select class!
Class is where you go to study things that human schools care about.
She knows some people who would find this explanation both funny and entirely correct.
"Alright, I choose class." She steps out into the hallway. Is there anyone around who can help her get to the room where they study things human schools care about?
Allison is there, suddenly!
"Hey. Do you need help getting to your next class?"
After Allison leads you to your next class, you find yourself standing in the doorway. She has already gone inside to sit, leaving you to contemplate who you would like to meet today. There are a number of students inside, most of whom you don't recognize.
Kira Yukimura, shy but friendly, is a wonderful person if you're looking for a low-stakes interaction- as long as you don't mind a little awkwardness on her part!
Scott McCall, a local alpha, is quite happy to welcome newcomers to the town.
Hayden Romero gives you a curious glance. More than most students, her first step on meeting a new person is to size them up.
More choices, ok.
A local alpha? She hadn't known there was more than one pack in Beacon hills. That sounds like it must be a complicated situation. It also sounds like something she would maybe like to avoid for now?
A little low-stakes interaction would probably be nice right about now, honestly. She sits by Kira.
"Hi, I'm Robin, I'm new," she says.
"It's been okay overall - everyone has been very nice, but I miss home. Where did you move from?"