[SELF INTRO TIME]

[emperorofthieves]

Who: Everyone
Where: The lobby
When: Later on during the welcome party as everyone's gathering together and stuffing their faces with cake

[at some point this guy is getting up on a chair and clanging a spoon against a half-empty wine bottle he procured from somewhere in order to get peoples' attention]

HEY LISTEN! Everyone, good to see you. Some of you have noticed that no one can remember their names, which, raise your hand in case you do? ... yeah, so there's that. If anyone knows why that is, speak up. Otherwise we'll hafta get ahold of Topaz for some answers.

But I figure we should all get to know each other anyway, nameless or not. So! Introduce yourselves, tell us all a little bit about yourself, your hobbies, and pick a nickname. If you're having trouble thinking of one, just ask around for help. Oh, and in case you, like me, didn't know about it--

[he takes out his smart phone from his pocket and holds it out, upside down... then remembers to right it...]

This is called a "phone" and it's got more info on what our missions are. It can also send messages super fast, which is crazy. And there are these things called apps? ... I don't know what that means, but it sounds cool.

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[emperorofthieves]

As for me, you can call me THE GREAT COMMANDER! Consider me your boss if ya like. Since we're all thieves now, I don't mind giving you all a few pointers for the job. First, don't get caught. You get sloppy and you'll give yourself away, and trust me, prison is the worst. Second, the best treasure is always hidden by rich assholes who build monuments to their own wealth. You want that legendary gemstone worth eight times your weight in gold? Find the folks that feel like they gotta build statues to themselves to preserve their legacy, and raid their stores. Third, working solo isn't always the best way to do things. And don't think being a great thief means you gotta step on the little guy to advance. Everyone's struggling to make a name for themselves, and if you're good to others, they'll be good to you.

Any questions?

[survivaltricks]

[. . . raises his hand]

[taser_addict]

Not in the market for a boss I just met, TGC.

[messianic]

Oh good.

[Someone else can be leader for a change, he's down.]

No objections.

[recidivation]

No.

[ ... ]

Working solo is the best way to avoid the stupidity of anyone else who'd be working alongside you.

[bondsofsuffering]

[This kid's settled himself nearby to watch how things play out now that he's had his cake and punch, but at that little announcement, he tilts his head thoughtfully. He did do a check of his room before he left it - you know, in case there were any clues around that were more reasonable than "so you've been teleported to another world."

He didn't find anything like that. However, he did find something of interest. A mask, as a matter of fact.]

...In that case, call me "Serpent."

[That should be easy enough for folks, right?]

[emperorofthieves]

I like it. Nice to meet ya, Serpent.

[selfidentitytheft]

[looks up from mucking around his phone to wave, hiiiii]

Cool, hi, I'm Foxy. My hobby is tying fancy knots, I'm a hotel manager, I've used and sold fake identities before so hey! crime!, and I have actual real experience with phones. Do not wash your phones.

[emperorofthieves]

Does the magic come off if you wash them?

[survivaltricks]

[RAISES HAND HERE, TOO]

[taser_addict]

[also looking up from his phone, but he seems like he's drawing something on the back of the case]

Why not? Call me...Storm, I guess. I'm pretty good with tech so come see me if you've got problems with your phone.

[emperorofthieves]

Storm, I like it.

[leaning into his personal space, using his shoulder as an arm rest]

What's that you're doing?

[survivaltricks]

[once there is an opening in the chatter, this guy tilts his head up and speaks]

I'll sell someone the right to give me a code name for a slice of cake and a high five.

[HE IS TOO LAZY TO COME UP WITH HIS OWN]

[bondsofsuffering]

[Hmmm...]

...Fluffy.

[Because the hair, probably.]

[messianic]

[HIZUMI THAT WAS HIS.

Whatever he's saying it anyway.]

Fuwafuwa.

[weiyingdown]

Suibian.

[holds up his hand for a high-five]

[recidivation]

You're kidding me, right?

[carpegloriam]

For that low a price? You should at least ask for two slices.

[rootandbranch]

[the dragon has continued to peer in through the window, but when TGC got up on his soapbox, he crowded his head as far as he could into the room to listen. he's DEEP IN THOUGHT, nearly vibrating by the time the speech is done!]

I would like a nickname. But not a stupid one.

[weiyingdown]

Qiulong? What counts as not stupid, exactly...

[selfidentitytheft]

Megalosaurus Rex. Mega-rex. Though, I dunno, is that stupid? It might be stupid. I think it sounds cool, but I don't know how you feel about dinosaurs?

[emperorofthieves]

Great big friend. GBF for short.

[rootbound]

[leans on his nose, idly]

Ebony. Darkness. Raven? --ah, no, not that last...

[weiyingdown]

[over by the piano, trying very hard not to laugh at TGC. but he claps once his spiel is done!!!]

Lord Great Commander certainly has a way with words. I'm afraid my hobbies aren't worth mentioning, but I'm taking nickname suggestions under consideration if you've got them.

[selfidentitytheft]

Rum-runner. Whiskeyjack. Robber jay. Jay. Magpie.

I dunno, I started out with alcohol and then it just went birds.

[rootbound]

[pinching the bridge of his nose, above his glasses]

I don't know terribly much about things like this phone, but my hobbies tend to involve books. And him.

[pointing at the giant dragon head invading the room with his other hand]

Ah, what a headache.

[selfidentitytheft]

Oh, what, no way? You're here with the dragon?