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Activity Check
Neon Requiem uses a modified "check-in" activity check. There are no comment counts for activity check. Instead, your AC is in the form of a report written by your character and submitted to their caseworker at the Bureau of Soul Affairs. (If your character would absolutely refuse to do this, AC can be written by their caseworker instead!) This report is a brief summary of or thoughts on your character’s activities of the month, to be added to their file for consideration in Soul Judgment.
This can be as long or short as you like, in any format you please. Your character can attempt to mislead or lie. However, if they do lie, the truth of their activities will appear as a magical addendum at the bottom of the page (because we really do want to know what they’re up to!) Don't worry: there will be no consequences for what your character confesses in AC.
AC is due by midnight EST on the last day of each month. Failure to post will result in your character being swept from the game.
If circumstances require that you take a hiatus, you are excused from AC for the requested calendar month. You may only take one hiatus per three month period. (EX: if you hiatus in January, you must complete AC for February and March.)
If you are in need of a longer hiatus or you have special circumstances of any kind, please let the mods know and we'll be happy to work something out with you.
For new characters: Reply beneath your handle with your character's name and canon in the subject line. All of your monthly AC will replied to this comment (see example below.)
For all characters: Each month, reply to your character's comment, write the month in the subject line, and write your AC in the comment. You can do this in any format you like, but here's a nice standard form to make things simple.
Amanda
Sebastian Castellanos | The Evil Within
October 2023
From: Sebastian Castellanos [s.castellanos@neonet.rip]
MONTHLY SOUL REPORT
Stephanie,
In a the long list of things I didn't expect to find here, I should've expected you'd follow me. And I will continue filing for a new caseworker. Nothing personal.
Been working hard at the RPD, not making a lot of progress, considering we're supposedly already dead and yet murders keep happening.
At least I have my partner. Even if he'd better not really be dead, either. And if I leave this place it had better be with him, either way.
Not sure this is better than the last place. Nice to have my clothes back, though.
Hope this is riveting enough for you. I have nothing else to report.
Sincerely,
Detective Sebastian Castellanos
[ small, swirling, perfect cursive notes on the printed email: ]
While he seems allergic to professionalism, he speaks true. Employment with the RPD confirmed, as well as multiple successful arrests and clever puzzles solved. He does appear to be working on some self-assigned cases, worth keeping an eye on. He attracts trouble.
Heavy drinker, few brawls.
Failed to report incident involving his partner mid-month.
Additional information curated from Detective Castellanos' personal writings.
November 2023
From: Sebastian Castellanos [s.castellanos@neonet.rip]
MONTHLY SOUL REPORT
Nothing to report.
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To: Management+
From: Stephanie [stephanieno@bsa.rip]
Det. S. Castellanos' Soul Report
In addition to his self-professed “nothing,” Detective Castellanos found time to represent the city at the November Employment Faire, as a picture of control and restraint in the face of adversity. Coincidentally, reports indicate that considerably more “legitimate” weapons were relinquished while he was
serving timevolunteering.He has taken to prowling at night, whether for the purpose of vigilante monster data gathering to support his partner's allegations or something of a more personal nature, I don't have clear details. Perhaps both, on at least one occasion.
No change in ratio of bar visits to brawls.
He remains oafish and determined to make things harder for himself.
Requesting additional reimbursement for personal time spent confirming whereabouts, habits, and all details in their entirety in the absence of Soul's provision.
Until then, I seem to have misplaced the recipe for my cherry cordial chocolate truffle cupcakes I had planned to bring to the office potluck for the solstice. A shame.
Thank you,
Stephanie N.
December 2023
January 2024
From: Sebastian Castellanos [s.castellanos@neonet.rip]
MONTHLY SOUL REPORT
Stephanie,
This month I turned blue and learned how to fly. Hope that helps.
From the desk of S. Castellanos
To: Management+
From: Stephanie [stephanieno@bsa.rip]
Det. S. Castellanos' Soul Report
An alarmingly quiet month for Detective Castellanos, though less so for his partner, but as he is not my responsibility I won't rehash it. Disappointingly I have no indication he's learned to fly, however, though he remains blue in that he somehow maintains employment with the RPD.
He's begun yet another independent investigation, this time into this month's kidnappings. Will continue surveillance as necessary.
Stephanie N.
PS. Whoever has my 9x13 glass dish from the New Year's potluck, my name is etched into the base so you should have no trouble identifying it. I hope to see it on my desk tomorrow.
February 2024
From: Sebastian Castellanos [s.castellanos@neonet.rip]
MONTHLY SOUL REPORT
Ms. Stephanie N.,
With greatest respect: fuck off.
To: Management+
From: Stephanie [stephanieno@bsa.rip]
Mr. S. Castellanos' Soul Report
As noted, post my previous report on Mr. Castellanos, in addition to his lack of flight he also shed his blue: details remain vague, but it boils down to Mr. Castellanos' trademark calm under pressure and a series of confrontations with his superiors leading to his forced resignation from the RPD along with his (former?) partner.
I doubt this will keep him down for long, as he's found plenty of trouble in the meantime to keep him busy.
Attached is a spreadsheet of recent associates, property damages, and concerns.
Stephanie N.
[scastellanos.xls]
March 2024
APRIL 2024
From: Sebastian Castellanos [s.castellanos@neonet.rip]
MONTHLY SOUL REPORT
Stephanie,
This will come as a shock, I'm sure, but I have nothing to report. Quiet month. Slept great. Loving life. Leave me alone.
To: Management+
From: Stephanie [stephanieno@bsa.rip]
Mr. S. Castellanos' Soul Report
It would seem Mr. Castellanos is still recovering from the...shall we say Events of previous months. He has yet to find gainful employment, but he hasn't been murdered yet so clearly he's considered endearing by at least a few. I suggest we redouble our efforts to recruit a suitable psychological analyst to the bureau.
He remains in contact with previous associates, though seems to be branching out, recently. Insomuch as he continues to find cohorts of similar dispositions. Will continue to monitor.
Please note my sealed and dated entry into the betting pool. You know which one.
~Stephanie N.
May 2024
From: Sebastian Castellanos [s.castellanos@neonet.rip]
MONTHLY SOUL REPORT
Stephanie,
I hope you're happy.
To: Management+
From: Stephanie [stephanieno@bsa.rip]
Mr. S. Castellanos' Soul Report
Well, it seems Mr. Castellanos still has a capacity for ambition after all, as he and Mr. Oda have opened a detective agency. Perhaps I have spoken too soon and he truly has no other talents, but it's something.
While not officially sponsored by the Kayfabe Syndicate, one Ruthie Brawn does seem to have a vested interest in their...survival. This does not appear to be a new development, though it has evidently escalated recently.
Considering he remains as indiscreet as ever, this is probably little surprise.
Nothing else of note to report.
~Stephanie N.
PS: godspeed to whomever was assigned to some of our newest arrivals. I hope you're a sprinter.
PPS: Attached is the invoice for compensation for my damaged wardrobe.
attachment [louboutin.zip]
June 2024
From: Sebastian Castellanos [s.castellanos@neonet.rip]
MONTHLY SOUL REPORT
Ms. Stephanie N.,
You'll be thrilled to know business is booming. I know nearly every cat in a 0.75mile radius by name. Thanks for the bodyguard. That had to have been your doing. The alternatives are even more frightening, and we both know there's nothing scarier here than you.
S. Castellanos
To: Management+
From: Stephanie [stephanieno@bsa.rip]
Mr. S. Castellanos' Soul Report
Gods only know how this man survives as a detective.
The benefactor of his protection is none other than...well, I'll leave it to your imagination. Perhaps we should have another office poll? I quite enjoyed the outcome of the last few.
A seemingly quiet month other than the volume this man is capable of while testifying. In contrast to my previous assessment, given time and resources he can string together quite the elegant theory.
Nothing else to report, still no update for the...other pool, unless we are counting the defects of the all-too-freely distributed devices from a few months past. No? Ah, well.
~Stephanie N.
July 2024
Isabelle Lightwood | Shadowhunters
June 2024
From: Isabelle Lightwood [adamas@neonet.rip]
MONTHLY SOUL REPORT
Dear Abel,
It's been a busy month! I miss home. I miss my brothers. But there's no shortage of things to do here, people to help, trouble to get into...
I had an interesting time at the Pier. All kinds of monsters I'd never seen before, and ghosts! So many ghosts. I wasn't sure I'd ever warm up again. Those BEASTFORCE people sure know their way around a barbecue. That helped a lot with the chill of it all.
I hope you don't expect me to give you all the gory details. Some things are private, okay? If this isn't enough information for you, we'll just have to find a way to compromise.
Talk to you next month! Same time?
Thanks,
Isabelle Lightwood
[ notes follow in flowing cursive bordering on calligraphy: ]
* Ms. Lightwood confirmed to have offered assistance in the Pier reclamation, a deft hand at dispatching monsters, though perhaps trigger happy with the ghosts, she was no less effective.
* She has spent time at the University, various venues about town, and allegedly with BEASTFORCE. Evidently she is determined to spread herself thin.
* Her only meaningful connection thus far is with her roommate. An excellent match, regards to whomever is responsible for it.
July 2024
Estinien Varlineau | FFXIV
June 2024
From: Tralala Lala [dingdingdong@bsa.rip]
The State of Ser Estinien Varlineau's Soul
Sirs, Sers, Madames, and All,
It would appear one of our newest souls is not in possession of a communication device! Nor a reliable means of transportation, as I had to collect him myself for our monthly catch-up and tea, and he was most surprised by the entire ordeal! Not exactly the best environment to foster trust and truthful exposition of his adventures! Or so he seemed to be saying. Perhaps he was simply sleep deprived. That can manifest as terror, yes?
Regardless, I managed to pry from him that he'd been involved in the reclamation efforts of the Pier! After all that nasty business last month he'd taken to living in a cave in the woods, to hear some tell it, so I am relieved to report he is back within the safe streets of our city once more. All the safer for his presence!
He is slow to make connections, though one young lady appears to be an old friend. How exciting for them!
I will personally deliver a new communications device to Ser Estinien to ensure proper communication, have no fear!
Warmest Regards,
Tralala Lala
July 2024