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▶ 007. TEST DRIVE & SIMULATION #7
TDM & SIMULATION #7
▶ 001. ARRIVAL / CAFETERIA.
It happens in the blink of an eye, a dash of time – you're taken from where you were. What you were doing... it isn't important anymore, and slowly, you give up the desire of your normal life. When you awaken, figures are looking down on you from a surgical table.
"Yeah, this one will do; let's take them to the rest." That's all you see before losing consciousness again, only to wake up in a pod with many others.
"Your questions will be answered soon enough, as I'm sure you will have many," a female, robotic voice says.
Just then, your pod opens in a dim corridor with many others. Your new life is about to begin... whether you like it or not.
The pods drain their stasis fluid which wakes each Outsider. Outsiders emerge from their pod in only their undergarments which have been supplied to them, and head to a locker room in the medical bay to find a towel to dry off with and a set of gray loungewear to wear as LILITH makes the final decision in assigning the Outsiders to their rightful teams. If a character has any accessibility needs, they will be found here. It's about then they will feel a sharp pain at the back of their eyes, almost like there’s a foreign body lodged on the inside of their head. This pain will subside quickly as their body adapts to the changes, but there will always be a sensation of something being not quite right; that their bodies have been changed forever. They would be correct in thinking that. In the pod, all Outsiders have been surgically fitted with ocular and brain implants that will enable them to communicate with LILITH and the rest of the crew, as well as providing them the information they require. Almost like a computer screen has been loaded into their brains, they will see a loading screen as the implant completes its download. A questionnaire will then pop up, waiting for their answer. A voice, robotic and feminine, will also read along in their brain for them.
█ █ █ LOADING COMPLETE … BEGIN ORIENTATION …
The system will give Outsiders one chance to provide a truthful answer and choose their username and civilian identity. Should they refuse to cooperate, the implant will download the answer directly from their brain (and give them a username or civilian name against their will). This questionnaire will then be posted on the network for all to view and reply to. Almost like an ice-breaker, if you will. LILITH wants all their newest recruits to learn about each other!
Outsiders will receive a quick brief about their situation: they will be told that the year is 2278 and they have been taken to Neo Tokyo, one of the last bastions of mankind in a world terrorized by various Kaiju and monsters. Only a third of the population remains, and LILITH has gathered talented people from other dimensions here as a last ditch effort to save humanity. Outsiders are free to continue asking LILITH questions through their implant, but there’s no guarantee that they will provide them with a straight answer …
Outsiders will also notice an implant in their dominant wrist. This implant has a barcode in it that will enable them to purchase goods from the local stores in Neo Tokyo. They will receive a starting balance of 15,000,000 KRYPTOS (about USD 100), which is barely enough for a few good meals, groceries, and supplies. They can view their current balance through a hologram window projected by their ocular implant.
While there would normally be a meal available for them in the cafeteria, this doesn’t seem to be the case this time. Robots working within the cafeteria will instead be handing out a small array of food: blood sausages, blood soup, pumpkin curry, candy corn, and iron pills to each Outsider. The blood for the sausages and soup are supposedly from donations and whatever was left from the medical bay. There will be enough iron pills for people to distribute amongst their teammates if needed, as well as other supplements.
That familiar robotic voice is heard again:
"Yeah, this one will do; let's take them to the rest." That's all you see before losing consciousness again, only to wake up in a pod with many others.
"Your questions will be answered soon enough, as I'm sure you will have many," a female, robotic voice says.
Just then, your pod opens in a dim corridor with many others. Your new life is about to begin... whether you like it or not.
The pods drain their stasis fluid which wakes each Outsider. Outsiders emerge from their pod in only their undergarments which have been supplied to them, and head to a locker room in the medical bay to find a towel to dry off with and a set of gray loungewear to wear as LILITH makes the final decision in assigning the Outsiders to their rightful teams. If a character has any accessibility needs, they will be found here. It's about then they will feel a sharp pain at the back of their eyes, almost like there’s a foreign body lodged on the inside of their head. This pain will subside quickly as their body adapts to the changes, but there will always be a sensation of something being not quite right; that their bodies have been changed forever. They would be correct in thinking that. In the pod, all Outsiders have been surgically fitted with ocular and brain implants that will enable them to communicate with LILITH and the rest of the crew, as well as providing them the information they require. Almost like a computer screen has been loaded into their brains, they will see a loading screen as the implant completes its download. A questionnaire will then pop up, waiting for their answer. A voice, robotic and feminine, will also read along in their brain for them.
█ █ █ LOADING COMPLETE … BEGIN ORIENTATION …
Name:
Username:
Civilian Identity:
Age:
Species:
Origin:
Blood Type:
Do you believe in ghosts?
The system will give Outsiders one chance to provide a truthful answer and choose their username and civilian identity. Should they refuse to cooperate, the implant will download the answer directly from their brain (and give them a username or civilian name against their will). This questionnaire will then be posted on the network for all to view and reply to. Almost like an ice-breaker, if you will. LILITH wants all their newest recruits to learn about each other!
Outsiders will receive a quick brief about their situation: they will be told that the year is 2278 and they have been taken to Neo Tokyo, one of the last bastions of mankind in a world terrorized by various Kaiju and monsters. Only a third of the population remains, and LILITH has gathered talented people from other dimensions here as a last ditch effort to save humanity. Outsiders are free to continue asking LILITH questions through their implant, but there’s no guarantee that they will provide them with a straight answer …
Outsiders will also notice an implant in their dominant wrist. This implant has a barcode in it that will enable them to purchase goods from the local stores in Neo Tokyo. They will receive a starting balance of 15,000,000 KRYPTOS (about USD 100), which is barely enough for a few good meals, groceries, and supplies. They can view their current balance through a hologram window projected by their ocular implant.
While there would normally be a meal available for them in the cafeteria, this doesn’t seem to be the case this time. Robots working within the cafeteria will instead be handing out a small array of food: blood sausages, blood soup, pumpkin curry, candy corn, and iron pills to each Outsider. The blood for the sausages and soup are supposedly from donations and whatever was left from the medical bay. There will be enough iron pills for people to distribute amongst their teammates if needed, as well as other supplements.
That familiar robotic voice is heard again:
"Greetings, my name is SYNTHIA and I will be taking care of you today while the rest of the crew is occupied. Worry not, my children. You are in safe hands."
▶ 002. SIMULATION.
Outsiders are provided sufficient downtime after the last optional mission. Additionally, LILITH will still be offering the same services as the aftermath of the previous battle, including the usual medical assistance and therapy. Those who have lost body parts will be provided a synthetic replacement when they are ready. This replacement will function just like the body part that is lost and can look way cooler (up to you) or blend in with a character's natural body (also up to you.) Refer to our rewards page for more information. Characters will receive a replacement prosthetic (e.g. the basic prosthetic arm/leg/eye) but will need to put in a reward request to further enhance their prosthetic (e.g. to buy a machine gun for their prosthetic arm).
Just because LILITH provides therapy, doesn't mean a character has to go, but the option is there. Outsiders may also be encouraged to visit these facilities, depending on their general mood, which occasionally seems tracked through their oculars. Team members will also be incentivized to reach out to one another to check in and provide some much needed emotional and/or physical support.
While not required, LILITH will still resume its usual simulation training, and those who desire to participate will be asked to arrive at the simulation in varying intervals in their LILITH-issued plugsuits. The design of this simulation will be a bit different and will take on the form of a horror and/or survival game: participating Outsiders will be expected to complete puzzles and make it through various levels of difficulty in order to complete the simulation.
Each Outsider will open their eyes to what appears to be an abandoned town. The town almost appears to be colorless in many ways and is covered in a light fog. The simulation will provide various objectives that range from protecting a single civilian or child found in the midst of this town, to defeating several monsters. The monsters will be reminiscent of any monster the Outsiders have already seen before, the only exception being the “final boss.” During the final boss fight, Outsiders are encouraged to give it their all and push their abilities in order for LILITH to be able to better gauge everyone’s abilities and growth.
Besides, it wouldn’t be considered an actual simulation without a proper battle.
█ █ █ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET:
NAME: TRIANGLE HEAD
HEIGHT: 3 METERS
WEIGHT: 300 KG
CLASS: UNKNOWN, CANNOT BE CLASSED.
THREAT LEVEL: MODERATE-SEVERE
LOCATION: Unnamed City, USA
ABILITIES: Able to appear from people’s shadows, able to instill a sense of fear in others. Wields a sword, which it also utilizes as a long ranged weapon.
WEAKNESS: Susceptible to the emotions of the other party. The more acceptance they have in their hearts, the less powerful it becomes.
EXTRA NOTES: Once it is able to instill fear on its target, it is able to cast illusions. These illusions can differ from person to person, but seems to make them confront their biggest fears.
█ █ █ MISSION OBJECTIVE:
✖ Identify any living civilians and take them to safety bunker while fighting off monsters.
✖ Take out all monsters and/or kaiju that are in the area.
✖ Protect safe zones.
✖ Defeat TRIANGLE HEAD.
EXTRA NOTES: Assisting other Outsiders and working together also increases the overall score.
█ █ █ ATTACHED PHOTO:
At the end of the simulation, they will be rewarded with a little pin that says: “I’ve survived ☺” with either a cat, ghost, or witch on it. Outsiders may challenge this as many times as they would like. Unfortunately, as this “horror simulation” hinged deeply on the subconscious, some will find that after the simulation is complete, they may have residual fear left in their bodies that trigger at random times. Whether this be when they’re going to the bathroom at 2 AM, or they’re in the middle of the cafeteria grabbing a late snack. They may also have the feeling that they hear monsters lingering around base, and be struck with the sudden fear that they’re being followed.
While LILITH will rework everyone’s oculars in order to deal with this problem, in the meantime, they suggest watching heartwarming videos and shows. LILITH will have a library of suggestions, including old Christmas movies, cartoons, and even old episodes of reality TV to act as an appropriate distraction. Maybe arrange a comforting sleepover party?
Just because LILITH provides therapy, doesn't mean a character has to go, but the option is there. Outsiders may also be encouraged to visit these facilities, depending on their general mood, which occasionally seems tracked through their oculars. Team members will also be incentivized to reach out to one another to check in and provide some much needed emotional and/or physical support.
While not required, LILITH will still resume its usual simulation training, and those who desire to participate will be asked to arrive at the simulation in varying intervals in their LILITH-issued plugsuits. The design of this simulation will be a bit different and will take on the form of a horror and/or survival game: participating Outsiders will be expected to complete puzzles and make it through various levels of difficulty in order to complete the simulation.
Each Outsider will open their eyes to what appears to be an abandoned town. The town almost appears to be colorless in many ways and is covered in a light fog. The simulation will provide various objectives that range from protecting a single civilian or child found in the midst of this town, to defeating several monsters. The monsters will be reminiscent of any monster the Outsiders have already seen before, the only exception being the “final boss.” During the final boss fight, Outsiders are encouraged to give it their all and push their abilities in order for LILITH to be able to better gauge everyone’s abilities and growth.
Besides, it wouldn’t be considered an actual simulation without a proper battle.
█ █ █ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET:
NAME: TRIANGLE HEAD
HEIGHT: 3 METERS
WEIGHT: 300 KG
CLASS: UNKNOWN, CANNOT BE CLASSED.
THREAT LEVEL: MODERATE-SEVERE
LOCATION: Unnamed City, USA
ABILITIES: Able to appear from people’s shadows, able to instill a sense of fear in others. Wields a sword, which it also utilizes as a long ranged weapon.
WEAKNESS: Susceptible to the emotions of the other party. The more acceptance they have in their hearts, the less powerful it becomes.
EXTRA NOTES: Once it is able to instill fear on its target, it is able to cast illusions. These illusions can differ from person to person, but seems to make them confront their biggest fears.
█ █ █ MISSION OBJECTIVE:
✖ Identify any living civilians and take them to safety bunker while fighting off monsters.
✖ Take out all monsters and/or kaiju that are in the area.
✖ Protect safe zones.
✖ Defeat TRIANGLE HEAD.
EXTRA NOTES: Assisting other Outsiders and working together also increases the overall score.
█ █ █ ATTACHED PHOTO:
At the end of the simulation, they will be rewarded with a little pin that says: “I’ve survived ☺” with either a cat, ghost, or witch on it. Outsiders may challenge this as many times as they would like. Unfortunately, as this “horror simulation” hinged deeply on the subconscious, some will find that after the simulation is complete, they may have residual fear left in their bodies that trigger at random times. Whether this be when they’re going to the bathroom at 2 AM, or they’re in the middle of the cafeteria grabbing a late snack. They may also have the feeling that they hear monsters lingering around base, and be struck with the sudden fear that they’re being followed.
While LILITH will rework everyone’s oculars in order to deal with this problem, in the meantime, they suggest watching heartwarming videos and shows. LILITH will have a library of suggestions, including old Christmas movies, cartoons, and even old episodes of reality TV to act as an appropriate distraction. Maybe arrange a comforting sleepover party?
▶ 003. THIS IS HALLOWEEN.
Outsiders who choose to venture out into Neo Tokyo will find the city bustling with life, just as it always is. Halloween has always been a holiday well loved and celebrated in Neo Tokyo, and not even the very real threat of kaiju can dampen the spirits of the people. If anything, being able to find some humor in the sordid state of the world seems to be keeping the spirits of the people up. The fact that some people are walking the streets dressed up as very real kaiju that have attacked the city before seems to prove this point.
Though Halloween is over, the celebrations are dragging on for longer than usual this year. Lucky you, right? After a month of loss and devastation in Transylvania, you still get to enjoy Halloween! Shops, restaurants and bars are milking this holiday for what it’s worth while they still can. They come fully decked out in spooky decorations - skeletons, cobwebs, jack-o-lanterns, and the occasional witch cauldron! Outsiders may simply enjoy the sight of costumed locals wandering the streets, but if they feel inclined to dress up as well, they can buy a costume from a store or use their style upgrade to make a costume (or simply assume that the style upgrade chip had glitched them into a particular costume). Some events running in the city include:
With the popularity of Halloween, law enforcement is on high alert for unruly characters and will be breaking up gatherings of too many people or arresting anyone appearing to be heavily intoxicated in public. There’s a certain gang of trouble-makers who seem to be finding joy in scaring people for real, and they do this by dressing up in clown costumes and chasing people down the street with real weapons. There have even been reports of these hooligans assaulting people for real. Any Outsider who can wrangle these trouble-makers and present them to law enforcement will receive a decent reward from the city.
For the period of Halloween, LILITH has given clearance for inhuman Outsiders to roam the streets without their cloaking disguises. They might get many compliments for their impressive ‘costumes’.
Though Halloween is over, the celebrations are dragging on for longer than usual this year. Lucky you, right? After a month of loss and devastation in Transylvania, you still get to enjoy Halloween! Shops, restaurants and bars are milking this holiday for what it’s worth while they still can. They come fully decked out in spooky decorations - skeletons, cobwebs, jack-o-lanterns, and the occasional witch cauldron! Outsiders may simply enjoy the sight of costumed locals wandering the streets, but if they feel inclined to dress up as well, they can buy a costume from a store or use their style upgrade to make a costume (or simply assume that the style upgrade chip had glitched them into a particular costume). Some events running in the city include:
- Bars and clubs are serving Halloween themed drinks and food. Some examples of this would be alcohol served in a jack-o-lantern or smoky cauldron, blood-themed cocktails, cookies with frosted spiders on them, candied apples, pumpkin-flavored food and many more. Feel free to make up your own.
- The Harlem bar in Tokyo is hosting a Halloween rave with drinks, music, and a costume party! The customers with the most impressive, scariest, or sexiest costume get to be crowned king or queen of the bar for the night and will be treated to bottomless drinks and a 50,000 KRYPTO gift card.
- The Tachikawa region of Neo Tokyo is hosting their annual yokai festival! People are filling the streets wearing masks or dressing up as yokai, and coming to the festival in a costume is mandatory or you will be turned away. Don’t worry, a face-painting stall has been set up to help characters become the yokai of their dreams! Live music is playing, people are dancing, and there are numerous stalls selling traditional snacks and yokai-themed foods.
- Pop-up haunted houses and zombie houses are still running in the area! Test your courage by wandering through a spooky, dark room filled with ghastly ghouls, zombies and werewolves (who happen to be … robots or people in costume). Or perhaps you fancy a zombie run event in the dead of the night? Being chased by zombie actors and robot zombies sounds like an excellent way to get some cardio in. (These zombies and ghouls are paid actors and will not harm the customers in any way, so any violence against them is prohibited and will get you kicked out.)
- The Bandai store is excited to reveal its latest holographic virtual pet: Kasper! Kasper exists as a keychain of a cartoon ghost. When turned on, it projects the hologram of a cutesy-looking ghost into the air. This small ghost can float around in the air and phase through walls and people. It is programmed to behave like a pet, coming to its owner when called, enjoying being petted, and getting into some mischief on occasion. Very much like a Tamagotchi, Kasper needs frequent attention or he will fade away and the user will need to start the game over. Outsiders may purchase this toy if they wish. It is for leisure purposes only and cannot be used for carrying things or espionage.
With the popularity of Halloween, law enforcement is on high alert for unruly characters and will be breaking up gatherings of too many people or arresting anyone appearing to be heavily intoxicated in public. There’s a certain gang of trouble-makers who seem to be finding joy in scaring people for real, and they do this by dressing up in clown costumes and chasing people down the street with real weapons. There have even been reports of these hooligans assaulting people for real. Any Outsider who can wrangle these trouble-makers and present them to law enforcement will receive a decent reward from the city.
For the period of Halloween, LILITH has given clearance for inhuman Outsiders to roam the streets without their cloaking disguises. They might get many compliments for their impressive ‘costumes’.
▶ 004. BLOOD DRIVE.
Not only is the mission to Transylvania highly classified, but the existence of vampires amongst the Outsiders is also classified information. For the sake of Neo Tokyo’s stability, LILITH will be ordering all Outsiders to keep this information under wraps. Thankfully, a fanged vampire would not look too out of place amongst the many costumed crowds in Neo Tokyo. In fact, play into the vampire theme, and you might even get your picture taken! You don't need to answer them when your image doesn't show up on film, it's all part of the magic with nowadays technology.
As Dr. Spim works tirelessly on a cure, freshly turned vampires will need to find ways to cope with the changes. A special monitor will be added to their implant that will alert them when they are dangerously low on blood and need to feed. If they continue to ignore these warnings, LILITH security robots will prevent them from leaving the base, forcing them to feed on a blood bag or find a friend to feed on. With some Outsiders going feral from their thirst for blood, LILITH simply cannot allow the people of Neo Tokyo to be put at risk. Vampires who are sensitive to the sun (it's up to you if you would like them to be a daywalker or not) will be given medicated sunscreen that will offer some protection from the sun. It is still recommended that they wear protective clothing and stay in the shade, however.
With the grave hit that LILITH has taken following the last mission, LILITH’s blood bank is running lower than ever before. Not only did the wounded require blood transfusions, but a good number of Outsiders have been turned into vampires and require a regular food source. A creative solution has been proposed: it’s time for a blood drive! LILITH has set up a medical booth in the streets of Shibuya where volunteers and Outsiders may visit and donate blood. For some added irony, the blood drive is vampire-themed, but LILITH would prefer that Outsiders not tell the donors about the fact that some of their blood will go on to feed actual vampires.
Donors rest on one of the comfortable chairs provided, and a trained medical staff or robot will prick them, drawing out enough blood to fill a bag. Those who do not know their blood type can be tested today and get a cute sticker with their blood type on it! Outsiders may become donors themselves or volunteer to prick others; specialized training will be provided for volunteers. There is a refreshment and relaxation area providing beverages and a light meal (such as little cakes, small sandwiches and onigiri) to all donors.
▶ 005. THE ORPHANS.
Following the mission in Transylvania, several cultist children have been brought back to base. LILITH has prepared a holding area with beds for them to stay in temporarily as a long-term solution is prepared.
These children are understandably very affected by what had happened to them and the town they once considered home. In their perspective, LILITH Outsiders had come out of nowhere and the adults in their town had treated them with hospitality. It was typical for the people of the town to occasionally disappear, and the adults would call it being ‘chosen’ by the Lord of the Forest. What was not typical was what had happened in late October: how chaos had emerged between the people of the town and those from outside, which led to parts of the village being burned down, food being taken, and children being whisked away to this mysterious land.
Someone should probably fill them in on the real story.
Being ripped away from your entire world in such a drastic and violent way would not be easy for anyone to cope with. Most of the children appear miserable and withdrawn, some refusing to eat, some crying in their corners and some refusing to speak. While most of the children are shaken with terror, a few of them cope with their raw emotions by lashing out, hitting the other children, kicking the walls and throwing things at other people. The road to recovery for them appears to be a long one, and currently, it’s not clear if they even can go on to live a normal life after everything they have been through.
Since the Outsiders now have some time on their hands, they are heavily encouraged to make an organized effort to help these children. The holding area looks as clinical as any other hospital room and could use …warmer decor. The area is also bereft of toys or anything a child would typically enjoy, so there’s little for these troubled children to do but sit in their corners feeling miserable for themselves. LILITH does provide robot nannies capable of changing diapers and teaching mathematics, but they are cold and emotionless, lacking any real affection. Presently, LILITH does not have the funds to do anything more than meet these childrens’ basic needs, so they are counting on the Outsiders to provide their support in any way they know how. Keep them company? Teach them something new? Give them treats? Take them trick-o-treating? Every Outsider has a different skill to offer.
Outsiders who gain the trust of certain children will be granted clearance to take them around the base and into the city of Neo Tokyo. These children have grown up isolated from modern technology and people outside their town–the sights and sounds will be overwhelming for them, especially with so many people in costumes, so field trips need to be planned carefully.
While still in the early stages, the Outsider known as PUNISHER (Nicholas D. Wolfwood) has proposed that an orphanage be raised to provide shelter for disadvantaged children in Neo Tokyo. LILITH has plans to make a generous donation to this project, and is calling on Outsiders to raise funds however they see fit. Some examples on how to raise funds include: speaking to investors for toy companies, spreading awareness to their social media followings, putting up musical performances or selling merchandise. (If you wish to have your character gain fans or a following online to aid in the fundraising, you do not need mod permission and can just assume it happens.)
These children are understandably very affected by what had happened to them and the town they once considered home. In their perspective, LILITH Outsiders had come out of nowhere and the adults in their town had treated them with hospitality. It was typical for the people of the town to occasionally disappear, and the adults would call it being ‘chosen’ by the Lord of the Forest. What was not typical was what had happened in late October: how chaos had emerged between the people of the town and those from outside, which led to parts of the village being burned down, food being taken, and children being whisked away to this mysterious land.
Someone should probably fill them in on the real story.
Being ripped away from your entire world in such a drastic and violent way would not be easy for anyone to cope with. Most of the children appear miserable and withdrawn, some refusing to eat, some crying in their corners and some refusing to speak. While most of the children are shaken with terror, a few of them cope with their raw emotions by lashing out, hitting the other children, kicking the walls and throwing things at other people. The road to recovery for them appears to be a long one, and currently, it’s not clear if they even can go on to live a normal life after everything they have been through.
Since the Outsiders now have some time on their hands, they are heavily encouraged to make an organized effort to help these children. The holding area looks as clinical as any other hospital room and could use …warmer decor. The area is also bereft of toys or anything a child would typically enjoy, so there’s little for these troubled children to do but sit in their corners feeling miserable for themselves. LILITH does provide robot nannies capable of changing diapers and teaching mathematics, but they are cold and emotionless, lacking any real affection. Presently, LILITH does not have the funds to do anything more than meet these childrens’ basic needs, so they are counting on the Outsiders to provide their support in any way they know how. Keep them company? Teach them something new? Give them treats? Take them trick-o-treating? Every Outsider has a different skill to offer.
Outsiders who gain the trust of certain children will be granted clearance to take them around the base and into the city of Neo Tokyo. These children have grown up isolated from modern technology and people outside their town–the sights and sounds will be overwhelming for them, especially with so many people in costumes, so field trips need to be planned carefully.
While still in the early stages, the Outsider known as PUNISHER (Nicholas D. Wolfwood) has proposed that an orphanage be raised to provide shelter for disadvantaged children in Neo Tokyo. LILITH has plans to make a generous donation to this project, and is calling on Outsiders to raise funds however they see fit. Some examples on how to raise funds include: speaking to investors for toy companies, spreading awareness to their social media followings, putting up musical performances or selling merchandise. (If you wish to have your character gain fans or a following online to aid in the fundraising, you do not need mod permission and can just assume it happens.)
▶ 006. AFTERWORD.
Welcome to our 7th TDM! All TDM threads are game canon and characters who don't app will be glitched out of this world. As the TDM will act as the event, existing characters are heavily encouraged to participate. Please use this format for top levels: CHARACTER | CANON | CURRENT / NEW CHARACTER.
There are currently 8 available player slots. New players are welcome to use this TDM to get samples for when APPLICATIONS open.
Use the code provided in the ARRIVAL prompt if you'd like to participate in the ice breaker, and place it in your top level along with your other prompts. Anything such as civilian name or username can be marked as UNDECIDED if you're unsure of what you'd like your character to have for now. Though it says 'Orientation', existing characters can still participate in the ice-breaker.
The monthly mingle will reveal information about payment for last month's mission and the winners for KO and top hit.
Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 reward points each and will count towards November AC.
There are currently 8 available player slots. New players are welcome to use this TDM to get samples for when APPLICATIONS open.
Use the code provided in the ARRIVAL prompt if you'd like to participate in the ice breaker, and place it in your top level along with your other prompts. Anything such as civilian name or username can be marked as UNDECIDED if you're unsure of what you'd like your character to have for now. Though it says 'Orientation', existing characters can still participate in the ice-breaker.
The monthly mingle will reveal information about payment for last month's mission and the winners for KO and top hit.
Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 reward points each and will count towards November AC.
TDM #7 BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)
1. ARRIVAL PROMPT: Newcomers arrive with ocular and brain implants, and are given a breakdown of the premise with an icebreaker orientation to complete. Newcomers are placed in gray loungewear while they are being sorted into teams. Blood based food will be served for all vampire turned Outsiders with Halloween themed food for non-vampires. Characters who lost a body part or two in Transylvania may get a free prosthetic when they are ready. On-base therapy and counseling sessions are offered.
2. SIMULATION: An optional simulation prompt featuring TRIANGLE HEAD is offered in a survival-horror themed simulation. Some after affects from this simulation may cause characters to feel fear and panic and are encouraged to watch comforting videos, possibly together, to counteract the side effects.
3. THIS IS HALLOWEEN: Halloween celebration spills into November with Halloween themed bars, costume parties, youkai festival, and the reveal of Kasper, a hologram virtual pet. Troublemaking gangs dressed as clowns wreck havoc when they see a chance and Outsiders are free to intervene for a reward.
4. BLOOD DRIVE: A blood drive to aid in feeding vampiric Outsiders is offered in Shibuya. Outsiders may be donors or phlebotomists for this task.
5. THE ORPHANS: Cultists orphans are held on base while LILITH works on establishing an orphanage for both cultist children and orphans on the street. Outsiders are encouraged to take care of them and even take them trick-or-treating until their new home is ready.
Akagi | Azur Lane | New
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Civilian Identity: Chūichi Nagumo
Age: SE-CR-ET ♥
Species: KAN-SEN
Origin: Kure, Japan
Blood Type: o-
Do you believe in ghosts? Yes, in a sense.
II – Simulation (there’s nothing to fear beyond what’s in your mind)
Stay close now. It wouldn’t do for us to be separated.
[Despite their apparent, horror-esque foe, Akagi has remained non-plussed at the challenge. One could say she even carried an air of arrogance around herself. After all, what’s there to be afraid of? Nothing, not when she’s already faced her worst fears. Not when she’s already found acceptance for the losses she's suffered, and the wrongs that she’s performed.
No, Akagi is not frightened. The only fear she currently harbors is the fear of loss. Of losing those around her. She almost certainly doesn’t know any of them and would typically not care too much about their loss. About what would happen to them. But again, Akagi’s already faced her worst nightmare, her worst feelings of loss.
Now it was time to help others deal with theirs. Even if this is simply a simulation.]
III – This Is Halloween Rave and Bar (be sure to vote for her~)
[So maybe her chosen costume is rather revealing, but so are so many others! Besides, Akagi hadn’t been given many opportunities to go out and explore the city. She has to make the most of it while she can. And with so many compliments being given to her “realistic” tails and ears Akagi was left preening in her egotistical self. Yes, Akagi-sama is riding very high right now.]
Boo!
[It was meant to sound surprising as she approached someone from behind, a flirtatious smile on her lips and a look of amusement in her eyes. Perhaps she was having a little too much fun.]
IV – Wandering Alone (don’t worry, she doesn’t bite. much)
[There’s a presence behind you after you’ve long since wandered away from the bright lights and crowded streets of the ongoing parties. Of the celebrations, food, drinks, and the life being enjoyed at night. Far away, far… far… away. Into the darker parts of the city as you make your way back to your home away from home. A flash of light shines behind you, or just out of the corner of your eyes. It’s dim at first, easily mistaken for a passing vehicle, streetlamp, or some other, man-made form of luminescence.
But it’s persistent and growing brighter. The color is off as well and flickering, like a flame.
Or several flames.
Worst yet? They’re growing closer still. No matter the turns you take, how fast you move, the lights are persistent. And in the darkened streets and alleyways they will look all the more brilliant, and so incredibly, burning hot.]
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[ooc; you know what this is! hit me up with whatever, or feel free to message me! i also have a plurk and discord available on request.]
III ( hi hello HI)
Kaga's ears twitch with annoyance as she turns to tell off whoever's decided to bother her. She freezes, her eyes go wide. She's been hallucinating Akagi's presence for several days now (Transylvania was rough ask me how) and while she hasn't admitted it she knows it's all in her head.
This. This is different. She can tell right away. ]
Nee-sama...?
[ The glass Kaga has been drinking from slips from her hand and shatters on the ground. She doesn't notice. She's too busy being caught in a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts.
One very major thing that Akagi may notice. The right sleeve of Kaga's dress is mostly empty. She's missing her arm starting just below her shoulder. ]
o-- ive been perceived!
Then, even crueler still when she spotted another set of kitsune features, of a shock of snow-white hair. Yet, Akagi still needed to investigate, she had to. And now?
Well....]
Kaga... [She started, slipping ever closer. Enough to let a hand caress her sister's chin, her cheek. The both of them a very much solid and warm.] ...I see you've allowed yourself to be injured.
[A sign of worry to add to the moment. Her darling, beautiful sister is still here, however. Still warm and solid. Still acknowledging Akagi's presence.
Another hand moves to wrap itself around Kaga, pulling her in closer.]
I'm a little hurt that you hadn't greeted me when I arrived, dear sister.
[An attempt at teasing is made. One to continue masking the carrier's thoughts and feelings. She can't let anything slip. Not in public like this, and most certainly not right now.]
we are now mutually perceived \o/
But then she's touching her. Those warm, comforting hands on her face, that strong arm pulling Kaga in close. The other Akagi is frowning, shifting, changing... she'll deal with her mangled psyche later.
Her dear sister is here. ]
I... I apologize, I took it for a glitch. [ Only half of the truth. She can't worry Akagi overly much, not when her damaged body is already a cause of concern. ] My injuries aren't worth worrying over, I'll be fine. But you? You're... are you...?
[ Real? Obviously. Well? She seems well enough. In her right mind...? Did Kaga accomplish what she set out to do? Is her sister herself again?
She wants so badly to break down sobbing, to hold on and let out the aguish she's been carrying since she was turned against the other Outsiders. But she won't. Not here, not in public. She has to be strong, it's her duty to be strong for Akagi.
Maybe some slight weakness is okay for once though? Her only arm goes around Akagi in turn, her tails wag, she even manages a small smile! But her eyes, there's dark rings around them her eyeliner only just hides, and being close like this makes it impossible to cover the fact she's shaking. ]
It's good you're here, Nee-sama. We've been in need of real leaders.
eeeeee o(≧∇≦o) mutual perception is wonderful~
There isn't much here for Akagi to fear, is what she thought. Nothing but tricks and creatures the carrier felt far below her, a member of the mighty first air fleet. She felt even less need to be afraid with her sister now here in her arms.
There is one thing that she does fear, however.]
No, Kaga, I'm not... I'm no leader.
[Her gaze broke away from Kaga's and her face moved to nuzzle into the crook of her neck; her cheek brushing and nuzzling against Kaga's.]
But I am me and you are you. Not an illusion of the Mirror Sea or one of the Siren's machinations... or my own.
[Akagi's voice is muffled, but her words were shaking and breathing came hard, deep, and slow. She doesn't want to show these emotions here in public. She doesn't want anyone other than Kaga to see her like... like....]
And don't say that your injuries are none of my concern after everything we've-- that I've put you through. After you had... Kaga... you fool... Kaga... Kaga....
[Her grip around Kaga grew a little tighter now with each repeat of her name.]
Yes it very much is! and so is adding snappyshell on plurk, haha jk... Unless 👀
RED....
Warmth. Warmth chases those thoughts away. Warm breath against her neck, warm tails around her body. Warm and soft and loving and real. And troubled...? Very troubled. Akagi's voice almost never wavers.
Kaga could kick herself. She's supposed to be the one that looks after Akagi, she's supposed to be strong for her sister. Akagi is hurting possibly deeper than any torment Kaga suffered while captive last month, her dear sister needs her! She needs Kaga to be there for her like Kaga had promised Amagi all that time ago. She has to be strong, she has to take care of her. ]
Akagi...nee-sama...?
[ Kaga's white tails mirror her sister's darker furred ones, wrapping around Akagi and holding her to an embrace that she can only partially provide with her arms. She tries to hold on just as tight though. Amagi would never let her own infirmity impair her ability to comfort their sister, why should Kaga?! ]
It's alright. I'm alright.
[ She's not, she's really not. But she refuses to be selfish when Akagi is hurting. She adjusts her arm so she can stroke Akagi's hair gently, turning to nuzzle her cheek against her sister's with a gentle sigh. ]
Please, Nee-sama, you don't have to do this... Everything I've gone through I did so gladly. I'd do it again for you if I had to.
hmmm i dont know if i should... *actually gently adds anyway like a boss* (⌐■_■)
hehehe (ꈍ ꒳ ꈍ✿)
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cw: drugging reference and possibly torture references incoooming
o.o
october was a bad time!
obviously! people about to catch some hands.
they'd be catching a lot if kaga had more than one of them /badumtish
kaga still has her tails and planes~ ( • ̀ω•́ )✧
true! but they dont compare to throttling the life out of her enemies with her bare hands...
unfortunate akagi will have to miss such a breathtaking site from her dear sister ;3;
Only for a short time!! They'll be together again soon ;w; /reaches for
*holds onto~!*
@nadel
By any chance, would you happen to have a sister named Miss Kaga?
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But she might have seen the name floating around. And might be hoping that one of her sisters is present. Yor mentioning the name specifically, asking if they're related is... well--
Akagi will play this by the ear.]
Why do you ask?
[Neither confirming nor denying the answer to the question. A form of caution to sus out who this person is, what they know and don't. How does she know Kaga, where does she know her from? What makes her think they're sisters?
Is this person someone who should be "dealt with"?
Some habits do die very hard.]
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I apologize if I'm mistaken.
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[It did sound like Kaga to give Akagi praise even when she wasn't present. Praise and- something else that the woman doesn't want to think about right now.
No, she would have to find her sister. Akagi would need to physically confirm Kaga's presence and know it's not a trick. Not an imposter, a misunderstanding, or something else entirely.]
Seeing as we're on the topic and all. I'm interested in learning more about the people here. Maybe you can tell me a little about yourself as well?
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Ah, but for me...do you have specific questions? I never know where to start....
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IV
There are flames flickering on the edge of her periphery, but Aoko keeps her gaze forward to not give away the game. Her magic crest quietly hums to life underneath the thick layer of her white winter jacket, ready to get into a fight if necessary, but for now she's waiting to see what happens next. The low lit edges of her periphery begin to get hotter, until the late autumn chill starts to warm up, and that's when she decides to skid to a stop. ]
Ok. I'm getting tired of this weird game you're playing. Do you want a fight or something?
omg aokoooooo!!!! :D
This pattern continued for a few moments longer before--]
Hm? Now, whatever could you mean?
[The voice is light, seductive with an edge of playful teasing. Like the woman found something amusing to toy with. Those bright, crimson fox eyes glowed all the more unearthly, all the more ethereal and haunting as she spoke. Filled with mirth and hidden thoughts that might be a mix of equal amusement, curiosity, and perhaps other, deeper, hidden machinations.
Not that Akagi would do anything, having simply left the parties behind to wind down the party at base. Her fun seemingly finished for the night and the need to return to her confines was growing. There were almost certainly several people who managed to figure out that those ears and tails of hers weren't simply part of an elaborate costume.
Doubtless, she already heard whispers and a few eyes looking her way, then back again, before they rushed off.]
<3
that doesn't mean she isn't getting pissed though.
then, in the dark, she sees the eyes of a trickster. a fox spirit perhaps? aoko doesn't flinch, her blue eyes staring daggers back at the crimson glow. ]
Chasing a girl down an alleyway, isolating her from the crowds... what else am I supposed to think this is? Is there something you want from me, or are you just having fun? Your answer will decide how aggressive I'll be.
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[The tone doesn't change; Akagi isn't necessarily lying when she says that. The fox didn't need to chase Aoko; if she did, she wouldn't have sought to corner her like this. No, Akagi would have already caught her prey without some elaborate chase.]
Ara, but that is quite the scary look you have in your pretty eyes ~. [She certainly doesn't sound scared. Instead, she continued with that playful smile on her lips - soft and sweet, looking like she just heard something funny and containing her laughter.
A fox through and through.]
No, I don't want anything from you other than wondering why you might be skulking about the dark streets alone and slinking into dark alleyways. But - ah~! I think I have my answer.
[She gives another giggle. She, Akagi, working to isolate a lone girl in an alley! What a cute thought~. ♥]
If you're that worried over me, don't be. As frightening as I might look, I wouldn't harm a single hair on your head~. But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't take care.
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Can't a girl take shortcuts on her way back home? There aren't many parks to cut through in this futuristic city.
[ unfortunately, the reassurances that there's no danger in the moment don't do anything for her. it just puts her more on edge. but she won't fire off just yet. ]
If you don't want to harm me, then I wonder why you're cornering a young girl on her way home? Well, actually, let me just be blunt: do you want me to be your enemy? Or are you just playing a Halloween trick on me?
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IV not the first time he's had problems with an aircraft carrier...
Or maybe it's that he's, ya know. Godzilla.
Whatever the case he does tire of the game before long. Once in a relatively secluded alley he stops and turns, crossing his arms and tapping his foot impatiently. The fire is an... interesting touch, however not that odd to him. He's well used to magic by this point and what would be dangerous burning to most is a pleasant heat to him. ]
I am in an ill-mood for this. [ He rolls his neck, causing a few popping noises, and snorts. Honest to goodness snorts, smoke even comes out of his nostrils! ] Declare your intent before I am forced to drag you from the shadows and put my teeth to your throat.
how about an cv with extra floofy tails that could destroy the fiercest of giant monsters
No, she isn't hostile as of yet. Akagi simply has far too much love in her heart to be violent!
For now.
As for the lights themselves, well... they're warm. Not necessarily horrifically hot (though she could make them far, far, far hotter) but they are hot enough to heat the chill air rather pleasantly. As he stops down, the alleyway the lights just sort of continue. As they continued it would become apparent that there weren't just a few dancing flames, no- there were dozens.
Neither were they being carried by some sort of torch or lighter. But they were floating independently.
A few continued down the alley with him. They continued and floated around him, with a few moving towards the walls and then dissipating without so much as a sound. A few moments later a voice sang out near the alley entrance. Most of her features would be obscured sans what was shown in the flickering light of the flames.
Ruby red eyes gleamed in the low light as nine, large objects swayed lazily behind a decidedly scantily clad, feminine form.
Someone from the Halloween celebrations.]
Ara, you seem to be rather tense. What could have you so frightened~?
[She cooed out, light and smooth as a silken gown. Her voice sounded amused as she stared down at the man in the secluded alleyway. Her eyes looking for his, to hold his gaze with her own. Even from the distance between them, the woman's presence is rather cocksure, relaxed, and generally apathetic to the man's words.]
[ooc; also dont make me toss my takao at u :v]
that really would've changed how that fight with kong on deck went....
Sure is Ghidorah in here.
His eyes stay straight on her rather than the flames floating lazily around. To him they're an obvious distraction, even if they can be turned "dangerous" fire holds no real threat to him. His arms remained crossed, his foot keeps tapping, and his lips peel back in a snarl to bare the vampiric fangs he's been afflicted with. One good thing he can say about being a vampire, even his human disguise can perform a threat display. ]
Do not confuse anger for fear, it is an oft-fatal thing to do. [ He doesn't so much speak as growl those words out. ] You are an Outsider, yes? Then cease what game you play at. I would not seek to add another of the packs to my growing number of enemies
[ooc; hey takao is minus one goji's problem not this guy's!!!! ]
floofs always change everything... none can resist their power
Perhaps if this was another time and place....
But no, her stance doesn't change at the apparent attempt to be intimidating. Not after he had apparently attempted to lead her down an alleyway and was so quick to turn to rage towards a perceived threat. She can practically smell how bothered he feels, and it gets Akagi to laugh instead. Light, like the tinkling of bells, is dainty, warm, and somewhat seductive in nature.
All of that and more... more with an edge that she couldn't quite help. An edge that suggested her own mind might not be quite right. She's fine, of course, but there are still a few things that will likely never completely heal.]
Oh, yes, please forgive me for mistaking a big, strong man for being frightened of little me~.
[Akagi giggles again, taking a step closer than another. Her footfalls are light, steady and carry with them her projected confidence.]
Yes, excuse me. It's just... [She began, stepping ever closer still, eyes glinting and flashing and still gazing towards his own in their mesmerizing stare. That foxlike smile on her lips would become all the more apparent as she kept on her approach.]
...anger tends to be one of the most natural reactions when one feels on edge.
[ooc; a gojira is a gojira! *proceeds to bulli*]
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Her near flirtatious attempts are, of course, entirely lost on him. Oh sure he's got the body of a man, physically now thanks to an upgrade it's not just a hologram, but he still has the mind of an actual dinosaur. Godzilla's idea of flirting involves a lot more biting and grappling. ]
Indeed. A natural response to being followed by one I do not know, I believe.
[ He snorts out some smoke again, is he amused or annoyed? Possibly both! His arms uncross as he adopts a more relaxed posture, his hand doesn't even drift to his firearm. He honestly keeps forgetting it's there, he barely has need of it. ]
Let us assume our positions reversed. Were I the one hunting you then you would likewise be dispositioned to anger, yes?
[ooc; they are all VASTLY different!!!!! Dx< ]
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Network Text, @rubber ducky
Are you familiar with a kansen named Kaga?
u saw nothing
Akagi's response will be relatively the same as with the last person who asked over the network. Cautious and careful with, perhaps, just the smallest amount of plotting. Plotting to find out as much of those around her without giving away too terribly much. It's an attempt to figure out who they are, what their potential relationship with her sister is, and whether she might need to...
...Well....
No- no. Akagi is better now, more in control of herself and less prone to her more antagonistic tendencies.]
Kaga? Why do you ask?
[Like before, Akagi doesn't answer with a yes nor a no. The question is returned with another one and meant to be straightforward in order to acquire just as straightforward an answer.]
i saw everything
If you are indeed Kaga's sister, she is in need of your assistance.
scientifically impossible u lie >:v
Is she? That's quite the statement to say to a stranger who had only just arrived. And who you've only spoken two lines to.
[She doesn't trust him, and potentially trusts him even less. His words would unknowingly play on her own anxieties that she still holds. Worse yet is his apparent familiarity with Akagi's existence, and an unknown relationship with Kaga (Kaga is hers, she's hers... she's Akagi's. But what if they're telling the truth? Akagi has seen Kaga's name appear on the network, she knows her dear sister is here.
Potentially here. And knows that she needs to find her.]
What sort of assistance would she want from a stranger?
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