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▶ 007. TEST DRIVE & SIMULATION #7

TDM & SIMULATION #7


CONTENT WARNINGS: ptsd, ptsd (of children), bloodletting, medical needles, survival-horror elements, vampirism, partial nudity

▶ 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 …


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?



▶ 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:

- 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.)



▶ 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.


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.


30storieshigh: (camo; acceptable level human displeasure)

002 super late but lets burn this bridge as far as it can go \owo/

[personal profile] 30storieshigh 2024-11-12 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ What's really surprising is how Raidou manages to get all 7 feet of the new and improved human-mode Goji up against that wall. The big guy was just on his way to the cafeteria to get some light snacks when they crossed paths. After earlier confrontations over the network Godzilla was fully ready to let Raidou pass by without comment or even greeting, but then this happened.

What's probably not surprising is Godzilla's near instant reaction to being let go. His pulse with the pink light of his threat displays as he moves forward and attempts to punch Raidou right in the gut. ]


Do not make an act of things, young Raidou! Have the spine to at least challenge myself openly.

[ Regardless of if he gets a hit on Raidou or not he's going to be backing up and pulling a pair of black gloves out of his pocket to pull onto his hands one after the other. He's um... kinda mad? ]
the_fourteenth: (072)

🥲

[personal profile] the_fourteenth 2024-11-12 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[The hit lands, but Raidou takes it like a champ. His resistance nanobots have him more bold and reckless in a fight than ever. Godzilla's force does knock him back, though he stays on his feet. There's a brief moment where it almost seems like Raidou might come back for more, but he comes to a halt. The punch was enough to bring him back to his senses - by the time Godzilla's got his gloves on, Raidou's mind is back down on Earth and he holds his hands up in stop gesture.]

N-No, I don't-- I-I'm sorry--

[Raidou doesn't move towards him, simply stays still with his hands held up obviously. If Godzilla wants to hit him, he'll let him - it's the least he deserves for an unprovoked attack like that.]
30storieshigh: (camo; I didn't understand that reference)

[personal profile] 30storieshigh 2024-11-13 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ While Raidou's posture keeps Godzilla from responding with further violence, for now, it really just pisses him off more than it does ease any ill will front being choked out. The big guy's eyes flash pink again this time accompanied by a snort of smoke from his nostrils, his jimmies are thoroughly rustled. ]

Bah! Cease cowering, you are no whelp. You are above this behavior.

[ He straight up growls but he's at least holding off on pulling his weapon out from the hammerspace gloves. Instead he crosses his arms and fixes Raidou with a steady glare, tapping his foot impatiently on the ground. ]

Explain yourself. Now. That which you next speak decides if I drag you to the room of simulation or let this incident pass from my mind.

the_fourteenth: (111)

[personal profile] the_fourteenth 2024-11-13 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[A quiet noise of frustration slips out of him when he's told he's cowering. Raidou stands up straight and tall, a glare fixed on Godzilla for a moment before he looks away. His hands are still raised in a pose of peace.]

I thought you were-- a demon. A threat. I-I don't know why. It just felt like-- like something bad was sneaking up behind me and I--

[Just like with Yuji back at the dungeon. Raidou winces at the thought, which is pretty unusual for him to show. Outsiders are supernatural, but they're not demons as Raidou knows them. With all the other factors weighing him down, his senses aren't as attuned to such a thing like they used to be. He simply is getting confused, his mind unclear.

But no, he's not one to cower. He's a Kuzunoha, isn't he? Even if he isn't, he still has pride. He finally lowers his arms, and bows in apology.]


If that's what you wish, I accept it. Whatever you feel i-is necessary to right this wrong.
30storieshigh: (i see you)

cw body horror i guess SORRY world....

[personal profile] 30storieshigh 2024-11-19 06:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ The sensible thing to do would be to take Raidou's apology at face value, the boy's never been dishonest before, and simply let this moment pass by. But as everyone is painfully aware by now Godzilla hasn't exactly been operating sensibly lately, so that uh. Doesn't happen. ]

A threat.

[ Given earlier conversations through the network Godzilla takes this exactly the wrong way. In his dinosaur brain Raidou has as good as declared the two of them enemies and just now has done something even worse, implied that as an enemy Godzilla isn't someone to be concerned about. So the big guy decides to remind the human why he should be worried.

The man's skin begins to harden and darken to gray while Uncomfortable popping noises issue from his bones. Pink dorsal plates erupt from his back with the noisy tearing of flesh and clothing, and Godzilla goes to a knee as a pained snarl escapes him. More awful cracking noises fill the ear as his mouth elongates into a snout and his head morphs into a more triangular shape, sharp teeth pushing through his gums.

When he pushes himself back up to his feet the nanomachines that make up his clothing have fully retreated away and he's drawing up to his full 10ft height and shaking his head to rid off the last of the lingering discomfort. The tail that's steadily formed to the back of him thuds against the ground as he gets feeling back in it and the spines along his back flash pink in his intimidation display. ]


I am a threat to those that consider me an enemy, young Raidou. Do not forget this, else next time I take my teeth to your throat.
the_fourteenth: (009)

[personal profile] the_fourteenth 2024-11-20 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
[Raidou takes a few cautious steps back, but he doesn't run. He's no coward. Reflexively, his hand goes for a sword that isn't there, and he stops himself. He also doesn't tear his eyes away from the strange display in front of him. Raidou has seen many, many things in his short life, and this isn't about to phase him. He glares up at Godzilla, more angry about being misunderstood than threatened himself.]

I don't consider you an enemy.

[This was his mistake. He wants to make things right, and whatever Godzilla feels is necessary to accomplish that is fine by him. He doesn't want to be enemies with any of his fellow Outsiders.

None of the others he's accidentally attacked retaliated. Some even forgave him. Maybe some part of Raidou wants someone to fight back - to give him a tangible way to give penance for his mistakes.]


No matter what you might think of me in this moment. Whether you decide to retaliate or not.
30storieshigh: (stomp the monkey)

[personal profile] 30storieshigh 2024-11-20 08:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ Raidou's continued insistence on de-escalation paradoxidly just makes Godzilla angrier. He's in a near constant state of spoiling for a fight as of late, even with the intervention of others. The particular issue is Raidou's confrontation against him over the network still sits raw. Godzilla has fully put the young man into the same category as Ratio, someone who considers him an enemy and is therefore an obstacle to be smashed at the slightest provocation. ]

Indeed? Even if I were to inform you I had in fact gone near the young ones you intended to ward me from?

[ It's not even a taunt. Godzilla's been around the children multiple times by this point. First the confrontation with Ratio, then a few calmer moments where he simply watched and tried to reconcile his emotions and thoughts away from bloody intent. ]

Even as an enemy I find you one to respect, young Raidou. However if you are one to move your position so easily when it is of your convenience then that respect would appear given in error.
the_fourteenth: (138)

[personal profile] the_fourteenth 2024-11-20 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Raidou's not expecting to be told such a thing, and reacts with bewildered anger. Anger on a Raidou level, at this moment, shows no more than a tensing of muscles and an intense glare from those cold-colored eyes.

His feeling of being intentionally taunted is a correct one, but he doesn't want to give Godzilla that satisfaction. Tempting as it is. Godzilla isn't the only one spoiling for a fight lately.]


This was not an intentional attack. But it seems nothing I can say or do will convince you otherwise. That is your decision. But mine is not to be taunted further. If you wish to settle things differently, then I will meet you in the sim whenever you want.

[He's not doing this here, in the middle of the hallway. Raidou remembers what happened to Ratio's room and the aftermath from that.]
30storieshigh: (ew what's that)

[personal profile] 30storieshigh 2024-11-21 03:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Godzilla holds Raidou's gaze in silence for what seems like hours but in actuality is only a few seconds. Eager for a fight to burn off his frustrations as he is there's something about the situation that he finds less appealing by the second.

Where's Raidou's anger, his hatred?! Godzilla's witnessed the lurking rage within the human before, the briefest flash of it during their sparring sessions, and now he could almost see it bubbling at the surface. But Raidou keeps stamping it down, denying Godzilla a proper confrontation with one of the humans that's set to be his enemy. If there's no overt anger then battling Raidou now would be no better than massacring the villagers back in October. ]


Bah. I have little patience for one that devotes more effort towards battling their own emotions rather than their foes.

[ Godzilla snorts another plume of smoke right at Raidou but that's not the most disrespectful thing he does. No that would be him turning his back on the young man with a dismissive flick of his tail. If he wants to back away from this confrontation so badly why should Godzilla even face him as if he were a proper threat? ]

Return to your nesting chamber, yet prepare yourself. Should this occur again I shall take payment for my wasted time out of your hide.

[ Ominous! With an annoyed crocodilian bellow and another flick of his tail Godzilla starts walking down the hall back to his room in Everlight. If Raidou decides to really press his luck though he can probably still get the big guy to go a few rounds in the simulator out of the sheer principle of the thing.

In the back of his lizard brain Godzilla actually hopes he's goaded such a confrontation. Just because he's being implored to be the bigger person and not start such conflict doesn't mean he won't encourage another to do the starting so he can do the finishing. He is remarkably immature for someone that's ancient. ]
the_fourteenth: (140)

[personal profile] the_fourteenth 2024-11-22 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
[It's definitely in there, and Raidou's anger has been leaking out through the seams in his cool exterior more and more lately. Godizlla would have seen it again, another flash of fury in his eyes as he grabbed him and slammed in into the wall.

It's well held back, for now, anyway. With how things are going, it's not going to last.
Those seams will burst eventually. That cool exterior of his isn't a facade, but the countenance of someone who has spent their whole life being told they need to appear calm, collected and ready for anything. No matter how well practiced someone is in such a skill, they can't deny their emotions forever.

So when Godzilla makes that remark about him battling his own emotions, it hits far too close to home. It's been a struggle ever since he arrived here, ever since suffering his biggest and most devastating failure, only to be immediately be tossed into the life of an Outsider. Unsure of how to process any of the terrible things that's happened to him since, and it's a battle he's losing.]


Fine.

[It's probably the sharpest word Godzilla has ever heard from the boy. Speaking of maturity. Raidou is probably one of the most mature teenagers you'd ever meet, but he is still a teenager.

He'll just have to take out his frustrations on the sim room target dummies alone, then.]