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[anunluckypenny]

Hey, everyone who's new! Don't freak out, okay? You're in the City and it's a weird place, but you probably won't be here for very long and almost everyone's really nice. Oh, and time stops in your world when you leave it, so it's completely okay if you were in the middle of something. You should plan on being here through tomorrow sometime, so if you can find some friends who'll lend you a couch, that'd be a good idea. If you don't have anyone, look for the buildings with the signs that say "The Welcome Center" or "The Youth Center." We have some beds in both places, and no, you don't have to be a kid to stop by the Youth Center. Curses're special that way.

Both buildings'll be offering free food and drinks for as long as possible. Sorry for anyone who was waiting early this morning; these curses don't exactly come with warnings, so it took a while to get everything together.

Anyway! My name's Penny and I'd be happy to help you out if you have any questions or need anything. You can either talk to me by using the video-thingy you're watching this on--there should be a button that says record reply or something like that--or, if you see me around, give me a shout. I hope you have a good time!


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PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE CITY: Thank you so so much to everyone who's been stepping up and helping out! Quadruple thanks to you restaurant and cafe owners. You guys are the best. But even with all this help we're still completely swamped so if you feel like helping and you're not already signed up with one of the Centers, we could really use you.

And if anyone's interested in helping to run either the Welcome Center or the Youth Center, please please please let me know! Thank you! ♥


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[Penny is all over the City's main square, trying to oversee both centers while running errands and trying to be helpful. She may or may not be carting meals, bedding, or other sundry goods. Tumbles, a half-collie mix, might be following her around. Whatever she's doing, though, she's genuinely eager to lend a hand to anyone with a question.]


[ooc: Anything goes, fourth wall as you like, and please forgive delays on my end!]

Comments

[faithintales]

[A small boy is going to wander right into the Welcome Center, up to Penny when she seems to have half a moment, and smile brightly.]

Hello!

[anunluckypenny]

[Even if she doesn't have a moment, moments can be made for adorable kids.]

Hey there! Are you okay?

[faithintales]

Yes.

[Very straightforward. He's fine; he knows who he is, and he's been given the rundown. Helps if you already believe in magic.]

You look really busy. Is there anything I can do to help?

[anunluckypenny]

Good!

[This kid has that look about him--you know, that look where it seems like he probably knows more than most kids. Which is fine! Still, she's not going to put him to work.]

Well... if you'd really like to do something to help, Tumbles is feeling kind of neglected. [She nods over towards the large dog laying in the corner. He's been told one too many times not to jump on strangers and looks rather put out.] What's your name?

[faithintales]

[He looks at the dog and nods, then turns back to Penny with a small smile.]

I can take care of that.

[Then he extends his hand to her.]

I'm Henry. What's your name?

[anunluckypenny]

[Just a look makes Tumbles' tail wag.]

Thanks, Henry. [She shakes his hand. If he doesn't leave after this curse is over, she'd totally keep him.] I'm Penny, and if you decide you need anything, it's okay to tell me. I promise.

[faithintales]

Of course. And I'll let you know if I do, thank you.

[And then he goes over to Tumbles, smiling as he kneels down to pet the dog.]

[anunluckypenny]

Not a problem.

[Tumbles clambers to his feet expectantly, tail wagging, nose-to-nose with the child.]