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▶ 008. TEST DRIVE #8
TEST DRIVE #8
▶ 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 2279 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 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.
The cafeteria will be hosting its own version of a feast to ring in the new years. The robots on base will be offering a savory mochi soup with both lab-made and fresh vegetables procured from Transylvania. There will also be a self-serve bar of soba noodles with a simple broth. These are all accompanied by vegetables which have been prepared in various ways to last throughout the month, and act as side dishes to every meal. As the vegetables are a work in progress, some will look or taste peculiarly, or have a bitterness that remains on the tongue.
Additionally, an impressive bronze cauldron now sits proudly in the corner of the cafeteria, marked by a small sign reading "LILITH's Community Perpetual Stew."
True to its name, the stew is now a constant presence, and after every mission, the cauldron’s contents are conspicuously replenished, ensuring it's always filled to the brim for all to enjoy. What the stew evolves into over time is anyone's guess, but for now, it boasts a hearty medley of Transylvania's freshest meats and vegetables, seasoned to perfection.
Visitors and team members alike are encouraged to contribute their own ingredients, with one rule in place: the robot staff, ever vigilant, are programmed to detect any malicious tampering. Should anyone attempt to add something harmful, they will be politely but firmly asked to leave the premises.
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:
What are your new year’s resolutions?
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 2279 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 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.
The cafeteria will be hosting its own version of a feast to ring in the new years. The robots on base will be offering a savory mochi soup with both lab-made and fresh vegetables procured from Transylvania. There will also be a self-serve bar of soba noodles with a simple broth. These are all accompanied by vegetables which have been prepared in various ways to last throughout the month, and act as side dishes to every meal. As the vegetables are a work in progress, some will look or taste peculiarly, or have a bitterness that remains on the tongue.
Additionally, an impressive bronze cauldron now sits proudly in the corner of the cafeteria, marked by a small sign reading "LILITH's Community Perpetual Stew."
True to its name, the stew is now a constant presence, and after every mission, the cauldron’s contents are conspicuously replenished, ensuring it's always filled to the brim for all to enjoy. What the stew evolves into over time is anyone's guess, but for now, it boasts a hearty medley of Transylvania's freshest meats and vegetables, seasoned to perfection.
Visitors and team members alike are encouraged to contribute their own ingredients, with one rule in place: the robot staff, ever vigilant, are programmed to detect any malicious tampering. Should anyone attempt to add something harmful, they will be politely but firmly asked to leave the premises.
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. HAPPY NEW YEAR.
While normally the shrines tucked away within the bustle of the city are quiet and exude a certain tranquility about them, they will be brought to life with celebration for the New Years. Similarly to years before, they will have street vendors offering all the traditional classics, but some will also have a spin to them. For the year of the sheep/ram, there will be fluffy cotton candy to represent the fuwa fuwa of sheep, onigiri in the shape of a ram, and hearty lamb curry.
The temples themselves will have several offerings, but the biggest event is always the bell chiming in for the new years, as well as the celebration for the first sunrise of the year. In light of this, many vendors will be passing out sake, as well as energy drinks. Regardless of the timing, the area for one to purchase their fortunes will be made available. For those who get an awful one, thankfully, there is no shortage of people who are queued up in order to hang up their bad fortunes in order to cast them aside for the coming year.
Outside of this, there will also be corners in which people can write their new years greetings out to their loved ones. Both digitally, or in the form of a physical postcard. People are encouraged to decorate and send their own, and they may or may not be pressured to do so if they so happen to catch the eye of enthusiastic locals. Those who find themselves trapped into this, will find themselves compelled to be honest as soon as their pen hits paper, or for those who opt on a digital card, their true thoughts will be conveyed instantaneously.
The shrines and vendors outside of them aren’t the only ones getting into the spirit of things. The shopping districts are also banking on the continuation of the holidays. As with every year, they will have special sales, and every store will put out their “lucky bags.” The lucky bags will often be sold at discounted prices, but there is no telling what the actual items in them will be. Perhaps, you can test your luck and make a profit while you’re at it?
The temples themselves will have several offerings, but the biggest event is always the bell chiming in for the new years, as well as the celebration for the first sunrise of the year. In light of this, many vendors will be passing out sake, as well as energy drinks. Regardless of the timing, the area for one to purchase their fortunes will be made available. For those who get an awful one, thankfully, there is no shortage of people who are queued up in order to hang up their bad fortunes in order to cast them aside for the coming year.
Outside of this, there will also be corners in which people can write their new years greetings out to their loved ones. Both digitally, or in the form of a physical postcard. People are encouraged to decorate and send their own, and they may or may not be pressured to do so if they so happen to catch the eye of enthusiastic locals. Those who find themselves trapped into this, will find themselves compelled to be honest as soon as their pen hits paper, or for those who opt on a digital card, their true thoughts will be conveyed instantaneously.
The shrines and vendors outside of them aren’t the only ones getting into the spirit of things. The shopping districts are also banking on the continuation of the holidays. As with every year, they will have special sales, and every store will put out their “lucky bags.” The lucky bags will often be sold at discounted prices, but there is no telling what the actual items in them will be. Perhaps, you can test your luck and make a profit while you’re at it?
▶ 003. NEW YEAR MERCENARIES.
Amid all of the public celebrations, local businesses and organizations throw New Year parties for their employees and members. Many of these parties take place at luxury high rise hotels or award winning restaurants in the city. These celebrations are easy to plan, safe within the city limits.
However, there are some groups that won't settle for just safe and easy. No, they have to show off their wealth and influence by going on luxury trips outside the city to the traditional inn on the outskirts of the city. The journey outside the city is risky– there is a high chance their entourage may be attacked by kaiju on the way to the inn and when they arrive, their activity will surely draw attention from even more kaiju. Still, that doesn't stop them from setting out and reveling in celebrations.
These figures will hire mercenaries to escort them into the mountains and keep them safe through the duration of their stay. Most of them are wealthy CEOs and politicians who may or may not have certain shadowy connections so they can afford to pay for protection. They promise high commissions and even offer to pay for a shared room and meals.
Sure, they have to share a room and they might not get the same high quality meals and drinks as the main party but it's not so bad, right? They're free to use the hot springs after everyone else is finished, too. All they have to do in return is spend some time out in the freezing cold and keep kaiju away so everyone else can have a good time.
Just remind yourself: You're doing it for the money!
However, there are some groups that won't settle for just safe and easy. No, they have to show off their wealth and influence by going on luxury trips outside the city to the traditional inn on the outskirts of the city. The journey outside the city is risky– there is a high chance their entourage may be attacked by kaiju on the way to the inn and when they arrive, their activity will surely draw attention from even more kaiju. Still, that doesn't stop them from setting out and reveling in celebrations.
These figures will hire mercenaries to escort them into the mountains and keep them safe through the duration of their stay. Most of them are wealthy CEOs and politicians who may or may not have certain shadowy connections so they can afford to pay for protection. They promise high commissions and even offer to pay for a shared room and meals.
Sure, they have to share a room and they might not get the same high quality meals and drinks as the main party but it's not so bad, right? They're free to use the hot springs after everyone else is finished, too. All they have to do in return is spend some time out in the freezing cold and keep kaiju away so everyone else can have a good time.
Just remind yourself: You're doing it for the money!
▶ 004. A DEADLY SOAK.
A few days into the new year, people living outside the Neo Tokyo metropolitan area have been having a hard time due to the recent appearance of medium-sized kaiju. No one knows where they had come from, but there’s reason to believe that a small rift has emerged somewhere and it’s mutating the local wildlife. One popular, family-run business that is going through some hard times is the Yuryo onsen, in Hakone, an outer suburb of Neo Tokyo. Seasoned Outsiders might be very familiar with this onsen resort already, as it’s one of the last surviving ones outside Metropolitan Tokyo and hosts a huge colony of feral cats.
Drawn in by the comfort of a warm bath in the cold winter, a troop of mutated macaques have made said onsen resort their home, and they have made it impossible for any customers to visit. These monkeys vary in size depending on rift exposure, with some of them as large as a lion, and others as large as an elephant. Business for the local onsen has been impossible with the macaques occupying the hot springs, stealing food and harassing guests. Though appearing docile as they sit and bathe in the springs, these macaques have become fiercely territorial following the rift’s influence. When they identify a threat, they will let out a piercing scream that’s enough to make ears bleed. Their claws and teeth are sharp, and primates are known to be brutal when tearing apart their enemies. It’s a situation that needs to be contained immediately if people are going to continue living in the outer suburbs.
The macaques aren’t the only wildlife that have been affected by rift. Pockets of Yama-Kujira have been seen roaming the forests and abandoned small towns. While a large portion of the outer suburbs are uninhabited, there continue to be some stragglers toughing it out in the abandoned houses. They all have their own reasons for choosing not to live in the armored city but they will need to be protected all the same. The Yama-Kujira are blind but vicious, making up for their lack of eyesight by charging into anything and everything. Refer to our bestiary or previous TDM for more information about this boar kaiju.
With the increased reports of mutating local wildlife, LILITH has requested that Outsiders also round up the colony of feral cats that normally roam the onsen. If a pride of mutated felines were to emerge in the outer suburbs, the results would simply be disastrous … These cats, fearful of the kaiju, will be skittish and very, very difficult to catch.
█ █ █ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET
NAME: Nihonzaru
HEIGHT: 2-10 meters
WEIGHT: 20-200kg
CLASS: Moderate threat
LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan
ABILITIES: A piercing scream that can cause ringing in the ears, temporary deafness and bleeding from the ear canal with frequent exposure. Razor sharp claws and teeth. Considerable strength and muscle. Highly intelligent, capable of using basic tactical strategies, using tools (please do not leave your weapon unattended), capitalizing on weaknesses (please do not leave your children unattended) and reading the movements of their enemies. Family orientated and attacks in groups.
WEAKNESS: With how intelligent they are, they might not find a battle worth fighting if they are at a clear disadvantage or there are benefits to being passive. This means they can be bribed to a degree. It also means they will run away if outnumbered. Their skin is not particularly dense and they are weak to being stabbed in their vital organs.
EXTRA NOTES: Juveniles are playful, mischievous and can build bonds with humans, mistaking the humans as their family. Some of the adults can also build bonds with enough bribery.
█ █ █ MISSION OBJECTIVE:
✖ Incapacitate and capture the Nihonzaru and Yama-Kujira and bring them back to base. Large cages will be provided for this purpose.
✖ Kill the kaiju if necessary, especially if they are threatening the people in the area.
✖ Capture the feral cats and bring them back to base.
✖ Following the return to base, these cats will require care. As LILITH does not have the resources for this, the ban on pets on base will be lifted and Outsiders will be encouraged to care for the cats.
█ █ █ ATTACHED PHOTO:
Drawn in by the comfort of a warm bath in the cold winter, a troop of mutated macaques have made said onsen resort their home, and they have made it impossible for any customers to visit. These monkeys vary in size depending on rift exposure, with some of them as large as a lion, and others as large as an elephant. Business for the local onsen has been impossible with the macaques occupying the hot springs, stealing food and harassing guests. Though appearing docile as they sit and bathe in the springs, these macaques have become fiercely territorial following the rift’s influence. When they identify a threat, they will let out a piercing scream that’s enough to make ears bleed. Their claws and teeth are sharp, and primates are known to be brutal when tearing apart their enemies. It’s a situation that needs to be contained immediately if people are going to continue living in the outer suburbs.
The macaques aren’t the only wildlife that have been affected by rift. Pockets of Yama-Kujira have been seen roaming the forests and abandoned small towns. While a large portion of the outer suburbs are uninhabited, there continue to be some stragglers toughing it out in the abandoned houses. They all have their own reasons for choosing not to live in the armored city but they will need to be protected all the same. The Yama-Kujira are blind but vicious, making up for their lack of eyesight by charging into anything and everything. Refer to our bestiary or previous TDM for more information about this boar kaiju.
With the increased reports of mutating local wildlife, LILITH has requested that Outsiders also round up the colony of feral cats that normally roam the onsen. If a pride of mutated felines were to emerge in the outer suburbs, the results would simply be disastrous … These cats, fearful of the kaiju, will be skittish and very, very difficult to catch.
█ █ █ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET
NAME: Nihonzaru
HEIGHT: 2-10 meters
WEIGHT: 20-200kg
CLASS: Moderate threat
LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan
ABILITIES: A piercing scream that can cause ringing in the ears, temporary deafness and bleeding from the ear canal with frequent exposure. Razor sharp claws and teeth. Considerable strength and muscle. Highly intelligent, capable of using basic tactical strategies, using tools (please do not leave your weapon unattended), capitalizing on weaknesses (please do not leave your children unattended) and reading the movements of their enemies. Family orientated and attacks in groups.
WEAKNESS: With how intelligent they are, they might not find a battle worth fighting if they are at a clear disadvantage or there are benefits to being passive. This means they can be bribed to a degree. It also means they will run away if outnumbered. Their skin is not particularly dense and they are weak to being stabbed in their vital organs.
EXTRA NOTES: Juveniles are playful, mischievous and can build bonds with humans, mistaking the humans as their family. Some of the adults can also build bonds with enough bribery.
█ █ █ MISSION OBJECTIVE:
✖ Incapacitate and capture the Nihonzaru and Yama-Kujira and bring them back to base. Large cages will be provided for this purpose.
✖ Kill the kaiju if necessary, especially if they are threatening the people in the area.
✖ Capture the feral cats and bring them back to base.
✖ Following the return to base, these cats will require care. As LILITH does not have the resources for this, the ban on pets on base will be lifted and Outsiders will be encouraged to care for the cats.
█ █ █ ATTACHED PHOTO:
▶ 005. AFTERWORD.
Welcome to our 8th 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 9 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.
Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 reward points each and will count towards January AC.
There are currently 9 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.
Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 reward points each and will count towards January AC.
TDM #8 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.
2. HAPPY NEW YEAR: Outsiders are welcome to visit local temples for New Year's activities, which include drawing fortune slips and writing down their wishes for the new year. Many sheep-themed goods and foods are also on sale to welcome the Year of the Sheep.
3. NEW YEAR MERCENARIES: High-profile businessman and politicians are hiring bodyguards and protective mercenaries to keep them safe as they enjoy new year's travel and celebrations. In return for being out in the cold and fighting smaller kaiju during the holidays, they offer high monetary compensation.
4. A DEADLY SOAK: Monkey and boar kaiju are attacking the outer suburbs of Tokyo, including a popular onsen spot. Capture/kill the kaiju and protect the people living there. Round up the feral cats to prevent them from rift exposure.
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Not that Yato can blame him - those shrieks are LOUD. And damn painful. He doesn't even get a chance to draw his weapon when the literally piercing cries of the macaques require him to cover both ears with his hands, flinching. This won't do, not at all. So he fishes about on his person for a pair of cat earmuffs, complete with kitty ears and rhinestones. Hardly battle gear, but you take what you've got, yeah? Then he's sending a voice-to-text message at Bakugo:]
Oi, need a hand, Katsuki?
[Yes, you've been upgraded from last name to first name status in the book of god, Bakugo. That's the price you pay for giving him such a heartfelt message and gift for Christmas.]
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[A second later, something blinks up in his eyes. Text message. Normally he'd be pissed at it, the distraction interfering with his focus. Now he glances to it in expectation, noticing the username and-]
WHO SAID YOU CAN USE MY FIRST NAME?!
[Because obviously that's important. Ironically he gets more pissed at someone calling him "Katsuki" than "Kacchan" because reasons. Go figure.]
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He flops down onto a rock beside one of hot springs, laughing at the irate message as it comes in. Ah, never lose your cool, Bakugo...]
Hey, we're friends, aren't we??
[Honestly, he's almost hoping that being a distraction will mean Bakugo gets swatted in the ass or something by one of those macaques simply because he's being obstinate about the status of their relationship. Fine! Don't be friends with him! See if he cares!! (He does. Immensely.)]
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Why the hell is Yato lounging on a fucking rock?!]
Make yourself useful, dammit!
[Is that an invite to fight alongside him or act as distraction bait? Who the hell knows; Yato can make his decision. Bakugo's a dick. Ka-BOOM! Another macaque goes sailing, this time towards the lounging god with a limb-flailing scream. Head's up, lazy face!]
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So when Bakugo gets on his case, he hefts himself up, smiling. Ah, ever the polite one.]
Yeah, yeah, I'm coming.
[Either way, he doesn't plan on making Bakugo face these bastards alone for any longer. Flexing his fingers and tugging at a glove, he sidesteps the incoming ape, leaving just enough room for him to snatch the flying creature from the air, spin around, and slam it into the larger rock he'd been leaning against.
Then he's pulling out not his usual katana, but a somewhat funky bow from inside his hammerspace glove and leaping up onto the top of the building for a better vantage point. Thanks for the new toy, LILITH! From there, he takes aim at one of the primates creeping up on Bakugo, nailing it squarely in the back with a single shot before adding several more energy arrows to it, ensuring it won't be getting up anytime soon.]
You're welcome, by the way!
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So blasting a slobbering monkey at his friend doesn't bother him for a second. Catch, Bakami. You deal with it.]
I saw it, Bakami!
[How's that for your damn thanks? Bakugo notes the bow in Yato's grasp. New? He's never seen it before. Normally the god was a swordsman. Smoke tears through the frosty space as he twists a vicious roundhouse into another monkey's head. Bone crunches, head snaps to the side, and the rest of its furry body follows in a spiral of saliva and gangly limbs.]
Don't waste your arrows! Make your shots count!
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Meaning that if he has to clean up the dregs behind Bakugo, then so be it. There's no shame in being part of the rear guard.]
Just making sure!
[About as expected, really. An actual thank you would've probably meant that Bakugo was feeling pressured and was struggling, and that would mean they were in for a hell of a fight, so as a barometer for battle difficulty, things are looking good.
Changing from covering Bakugo, Yato directs his attention towards the other side of the hot springs where a fresh group of monkeys are trying to sneak in. He takes out three of them in rapid succession, then leaps into the trees above to cross the opening above the entrance, pushing some stragglers back along his way as they continue shrieking at them, making Yato wince but not bleed, thankfully.]
It's not like I'm gonna run out! I think.
[Er. That's one thing he didn't confirm when getting his faux Rekki - how its shots are powered. Back home it would've been based entirely on Kazuma's strength of will, being yet another one of his shinki, but here... who knows? So he clicks his tongue, determined to make sure he downs each one rather than wounding them.]
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Smoking simian bodies splatter against stones or trees, other crashing into the water for unconscious ugly bobbing. Bakugo drops atop another stone and crouches ala gargoyle, red eyes locking onto Yato's position as the god resumes firing. Another set of mutated freaks clawing in from the sides. By now the entire pod's an aggressive seething mass, rising up with intent to fight or flight.
Yato's snapping off arrows from the trees, leaving Bakugo to deal with the ones down below. Fine with him. He's already charging up his next around. Gonna carpet bomb the entire fucking group and send these bastards to hell!]
Where the hell'd you get that?
[Christmas present or a reward/request from back home? Had to be one or the other. Or in this case, both.]
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It's a somewhat gruesome display, watching Bakugo plow through droves of apes with little ceremony, so Yato determines to remain focused on his own section of the hot springs, balancing inhumanely upon the tree branches above while raining a barrage of arrows upon those opponents who start taking to the trees after him, sending their lifeless bodies plummeting back down to the ground below with deafening thuds.
On occasion he springs to the other side towards Bakugo, skimming the area to make sure none are getting the drop on him; thankfully all seems well, aside from a couple sneaky buggers aiming to get the drop on him from a greater height. Those he swiftly takes out with precision shots to the face and throat, wincing as one lands dangerously close to Bakugo himself. Oops.]
It dawned on me to try asking for one of my shinki, so I did and this is what they gave me! Not too shabby, huh?? Now I can help out from a distance as well as close combat!
[Since they couldn't bring in a person by request, they did the next best thing of crafting him a weapon resembling his shinki's powers. It's not a one-for-one likeness, but it's damn good enough for him.]
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Unlike Yato, however, he's avoiding death blows. Despite the contrary appearance with their charred figures littering the pool or surrounding rocks. LILITH wants these things back a live, for whatever fucking reason. Half of him's triggered not to obey, as the last two goddamn things those bastards brought back alive, they made THEM take care of! How much fucking free time is LILITH going to suck out of their lives?! Do your jobs, take care of orphans, mind the baby dragon eggs, look over the feral cats, do our fucking jobs for us because we can't be FUCKED TO DO IT!!
Still not killing the monkeys. Bakugo jerks to the side, arching as a heavy body slams down beside him. An arrow embedded in its neck. He snaps his hand out and pitches a grenade across the pool. KA-BOOM! Screaming and howling, the mutated freaks are blasted away in an eruption of heat and light.]
It took you THIS fucking long to ask?! BAKAMI!! You suck!
Is it your shinki or a downgraded copy?
[Shinki are people's spirits who turn into a god's weapons, in Yato's world, so Bakugo doubts they brought an actual spirit over.]
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See, now that's something they're almost in agreement on: if they bring the macaques back, what sort of trouble is that going to bring them? LILITH might be their bosses, but dammit, that doesn't mean they have to drop knives on their own damn feet to appease them! Let the LILITH's own workers take down a couple for studying if they're so keen on it! He's having none of it this time. Shit on them.
Between the two of them and their differing approaches, they've at least downed what seems like the majority of the apes, so Yato drops from above like one of their targets, landing beside Bakugo with a whine that can probably be heard through the earplugs.]
Eeeeeh-- But I didn't think they did requests for people!!
It's a copy, so I don't have full access to all its abilities, but it'll do!
[If only he could have his friends here to help him, that would be amazing, but ah well. Such is life. At least he's not alone. That much he's grateful for.]
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He straightens amid a cloud of black smoke, one hand cutting through the smoke with a sideways swipe. Almost hitting Yato in the chest as soon as the god drops beside him like some damn ninja. Black clothes and long scarf. It's completely ninja-esque! Reminds him somewhat of Shinsou. Minus the whining. Eyebags doesn't whine.]
How the hell do you think those extras got upgrades?! Random selection?!
How much is missing?
[Estimate a percentage. There are a lot of "if only" lingering around the Outsiders, but focusing there only brings people down. Yato's right; they have to make do with what they have.]
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Skimming the area for any further targets proves they've manage to clear out the immediate threat, allowing him to lift off the earmuffs and shake his head a bit to clear them of fluff and hair. Then he's turning to address Bakugo verbally, talking a touch louder to get through the hero's earplugs until he can get them out.]
No, I mean, if I requested a friend to come here, I didn't think they could! And of course they couldn't, but they still managed a fair imitation of my shinki's weapon form.
But eh, 25%, tops? It can't change forms and I'm sure its blast radius is limited, yet it feels strong enough to get the job done still.
[Basically it's a lot like Bakugo's initial situation, where it's been dialed back to prevent massive damage. No blowing up city streets and the like, anyway.]
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Bakugo glances around the area, red eyes picking one shadowed place after another. Psh... bastards. Any monkey he sees is either out or dead, the latter courtesy of Yato's arrows. With a final snort, he reaches up and pulls his earplugs from his ears, gathering the bloody rubber pieces in his hand. His ear canals aren't bleeding anymore, though aching flesh remains reddened inside. That'll take a day or so to heal. Glad his damn drums didn't rupture.]
Who the fuck would ask those bastards to kidnap someone? [He'd slam whoever does right in the stomach and THEN blow them up for such a shitty idea! Not that he disagrees; LILITH likely wouldn't be able to yank someone from request. Oddly enough.]
25%, huh... [Explosions pop and burst around Bakugo's hand before he turns and squares off, legs spreading and arms ready to move as a feral grin scrawls over his lips.] Let's see what you got, Bakami. Land one hit and I'll treat you dinner!
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Everything seems well enough on their front, at least, until Yato catches sight of Bakugo and frowns at the blood. He almost reaches a hand out to try inspecting his injuries further, but manages to refrain out of respect for the hero. He's not wincing or acting disoriented, so that must mean he's not too badly injured. Maybe he'll ask in a day or two just to make sure.]
You'd be surprised. People can be selfish when the chips are down. [The number of times he's longed to see Yukine again has made it tempting; hence why it took him months to ask - if he'd done so sooner and LILITH actually managed to bring him here, then he'd never forgive himself for putting him in danger.]
Mmm. [He hums a bit, nervously eyeing the little pops and tiny explosions before his eyes widen a bit and he regards Bakugo like he's sprouted ears and a tail. ...really? He wants to fight? .......huh. Grinning all of a sudden, Yato grips his bow a bit tighter and nods.] Well, why the hell not? I'll make you let me eat those words! You're my new meal ticket, heh!
[Jumping back up into the trees, he takes aim and fires off a couple shots at him; though the speed of his arrows remain the same, they're much thinner and less bright, an indication that he's not aiming to kill but to injure mildly. Can't go hurting his friend, now can he?]
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If anyone here asks LILITH to kidnap someone for them, I'll blow their fucking heads up. [Unless they're dead. He'd disagree with it, but wouldn't get in the way. Giving someone a new chance at life is as foolish as it is sentimental. Mostly because once they were done here... Bakugo brushes the thought aside for something more interesting.]
Don't get fucking cocky. I'll rip you apart! [Bakugo doesn't let Yato have time for comfort. As soon as the guy jumps back towards the trees, the blonde ignites two explosions and blasts into the air. Smoke trails behind him before another burst detonates him to the side. Zigzag patterns quickly dodge arrow shots, though he deliberately crashes an explosion into one to test its make or durability. If he can't physically interact with them, then he'll have to focus more on dodging...
This is gonna remind him of fighting that fucking archer ...]
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H-Hehe... Always the subtle approach with you, isn't it? [Though to be honest, it's a fair reaction. There's no need to drag people who have decent, safe lives into this mess. Those who have passed away, though... Yeah. Tough call there, unless LILITH will allow them to remain afterward. Otherwise it'd just be cruel.]
Hah! Same goes for you! Minus the ripping apart. [Because he's not rude like that. So there! But no time for that now-- Bakugo's raring to go and he needs to focus on the battle at hand. He's getting used to the hero's ability to zig and zag using his explosions, but it's another story trying to actually aim at him. Partially because he can never quite tell which way he's going and partially because his instinct is to not hurt Bakugo. Hence why he's able to easily disperse the energy arrow Yato shot at him; he's not putting his back into out of fear that if he does nail the kid, it'll hurt.
Clearly, though, he's got to step up his game. So he does, firing a second volley aimed in such a way as to try directing Bakugo into a final shot he lets off, these with enough force that should he nail them this time they don't just fizzle out, but explode loudly. Let's see him handle this...!]
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Problem with long-range fighters: pinpoint their location and they're far less trouble to deal with. Bakugo jerks backward, avoiding another arrow past the chin, quickly snapping a harsh kick into another's shaft. Explosions beneath him vault him off the air itself, followed by a second from behind. Instantly shifting gears from retreat to advance, he blitzes straight towards Yato's tree-bound perch.]
--!! [Brighter! Even a split second notice. This volley's stronger than the last. Dammit!] Take this! AP Machine Gun! [BooBoobombboobm!! Rounds of hot orange orbs spew from his hand, small concentrated explosions firing out in a wide net of glowing bursts. Both collide, arrows and explosive rounds, blanketing the sky in a burst of light and noise.]
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Thankfully Bakugo seems keen to join him up in the air, making Yato grin as they work their way across the canopy; if he has one advantage, it's that he's lighter than humans and capable of greater jumps, able to perch on thin branches of trees that would normally break under the weight of a person. It probably seems like he weighs practically nothing as the one he's currently on barely sinks while he waits for Bakugo to approach.]
What'sa matter? Too nervous to come play? C'mon! [He pauses long enough to tease the other guy before Bakugo sets off his own attack, taking out his arrows and sending a nasty array of explosions his way.] --whoops. [As they start to detonate around him, singeing and searing at his exposed skin, he tugs at the cloth wrapped around his head to guard against them. It leaves him open a few moments before he takes aim again, coughing as he shoots wide--
only to have the arrows suddenly change direction to follow Bakugo: homing missiles, essentially. And because it's Yato, they're aimed to not just go whichever way is necessary to hit his opponent, but they're aimed at his ass. Go figure.]
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Oh this bastard. Bakugo's shoulders hunch, his eyes widen, pink veins crawls into the whites as his face splits into a murderous leer. He's gonna fucking murder him! Balancing up there on a branch no bigger than a goddamn bird stand!] You're gonna six feet under, Bakami! [He might not have gotten to him in time the first round, but this time... Bakugo opens his palm in front of him, already charged up a hot white color, and circles the other in front of it. Obviously Yato's watching him. This isn't designed to hit him.] AP SHOT!!
[BWOOM!! Concentrated to one point, an explosion bursts forward akin to a cannon's laser shot, scorching the air and punching towards Yato's position. Strong enough to penetrate the mountain surface behind him when he dodges. But that's what he wants the god to do. Dodge.]
Tch! [Metallic pings drag out a hiss as more arrows snipe from the trees. Not given up, huh? Bakugo launches himself off the roof, then blasts downward, avoiding damage to the building as he takes to the sky. A quick twist sends the arrows flying, but given Yato powered up the last group... What'd he do to th- YEP IT'S THAT FUCKING ARCHER ALL OVER AGAIN!!] PISS OFF!!
[Homing crap! BOoom BOOM!!]
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On one hand it makes him a touch nervous to have Bakugo getting all irate, yet on the other hand, it simultaneously means he's a touch more predictable because he blows a damn gasket and goes all out. Hence the teasing. Battles aren't just won through strength and skills alone - tactics play a major role in them, too. Something he's learning.] You? I doubt that! Now if you were Hiyori... I'd be under you anytime! [He eggs him on in the hopes of pissing him off further as Bakugo winds up another shot. One that looks fucking serious.
Muttering a noise under his breath, he does exactly what the other wants, dodging that because getting hit would hurt like hell and he can't afford it so soon into their battle.]
Try not to destroy the place, wouldja?! We just got done saving it! [It's an irritated grumble as the blast sails past him into the mountain behind, the explosion sending birds scattering into the air from the trees surrounding them. In the meantime, while he tries again to position them both above the water, he uses Bakugo's need to take care of his stalking arrows as a chance to aim several shots at his friend's arms. The chest area would make for an easier target, but he's not going to do so unless things get even more serious between them.]
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WHAT THE HELL?! DON'T SAY THAT SHIT AROUND ME!! [He doesn't want to hear about your sex life, dammit! It feels damn good trying to take Yato out with that shot, though satisfaction's short lived thanks to a host of goddamn homing arrows. Bakugo notices them quickly and takes to the sky once more, slamming one hand down and yanking his legs in a spread to vault over another arrow. Where the hell are these things aiming specifically?! BOOM!!
Dammit, couldn't capitalize on making Yato dodge thanks to these stupid trackers. Bakugo twists onto his back, both palms flat up, and rips the air open with a wide, flat explosion. Arrows shatter, lighting up the sky with another round of bursts and sending the hero straight down towards the water, back first. An emergency dodge, but it should be fine. He twists around, slings an arm down, and- KA-BWOOMSH!!
Hits the hot spring surface with a huge splash. Water plumes upward, jetting a geyser and steam into the air and spraying all over the trees Yato's taking residence in. Arrows get dragged out of the air, scattered among the branches, or blown up from impacting the wave. Furious rainfall fades into light sprinkles and then mist, the hot spring slowly easing its turbulent impact. No sign in the choppy waters save for a few scant bubbles.
In reality, Bakugo never hit the water, but rather pitched one of his makeshift grenades into the pool mid-twist. Intending to use the wave and noise as a smokescreen and distraction, he's skirted around behind water and now perches on a small mountain ledge above/behind the tree Yato's in, eyes narrowed and body tensed silent. Banking on the other guy either celebrating or holding position to watch for the "underwater" opponent.]no subject
totalidiots. One day they will have to try fighting one another in the training simulation, just for kicks.]Haha~ Sorry, sorry! [Said with zero regret whatsoever. He's eating up Bakugo's irritation, go figure. You'd think by now Bakugo would know this is one crude, rude god. He'll give him credit, though - dodging his arrows while maintaining his course for the most part is pretty damn impressive. Though he can't help wondering if or when Bakugo will figure out which part of himself is the target... That oughta piss him off even more, heh.
Watching him take out the rest of the arrows nets Bakugo a round of applause because Yato is a cheeky bastard. But then he's angling himself downward towards the water in such a perfect way that Yato couldn't have planned it better if he'd tried harder. In an instant Yato takes the opportunity to fire off another rain of arrows like a meteor shower into the onsen, this batch streaking past the fading mist to light up the pool below in a barrage of explosions that hopefully do Bakugo himself proud.
Completely and utterly unaware that his target's escaped, he waits for some kind of sign of life, a retaliation or guarding blast... only for nothing to happen. Warning bells go off in his head when he either neither hears nor sees anything indicating a response, prompting him to begin descending to check on his friend.]
Bakugo...? Hey, Bakugo! Katsuki! [Yeah, he's gonna fret here in a minute. Put him out of his mercy, Bakugo.]
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He holds onto a branch overhead, one hand still primed and ready for if/when Yato notices him. So focused on the water. Fuck, does he really have to slam so many fucking arrows in there?! What'd he want Bakugo to do, come out looking like a goddamn sea urchin?! A scowl drags the corners of his mouth towards his jaws. First time he's ever seen the god go overboard in an attack. No kill like overkill, huh. He should be proud...
Tch, as amusing as it'd be to leave Yato thinking he overdid it and killed him underwater, Bakugo isn't going to give the god a heart attack. He agreed to spar after all. Worth at least a gesture of respect. Said gesture comes in the form of Bakugo leaping from his vantage spot as Yato descends to the pool. Water laps in slowly-calming fury at the rocky shores, the quintessential worry point in any action shot after someone's driven underwater. The perfect moment for a dramatic emergence or surprise attack.
Wind whips past his body as he drops, aiming to land right behind the god as he's peering into the water. If he's successful, Bakugo'll have his hand pressed to Yato's back, hot and blast ready to ignite the second he moves.]
I win.
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Which he now regrets, fearing that in his haste to score a win, he might have accidentally done his friend harm. Sometimes his focus gets too narrow, too pinpoint for his own good, and this is one of those times. He completely fails to notice Bakugo's sneaky escape or him lurking on the branches overhead. If he came out looking like a sea urchin, then that would be the least of Yato's worries right now. As is, he's afraid it's a corpse he's going to find in the water.
It's only the faint rustle of leaves that has Yato's attention draw from the pool of water, yet not quickly enough to escape from Bakugo's surprise assault. Even without him coming in guns ablaze, the threat of being detonated in the backside takes him by surprise, stunning him into freezing like a deer in the headlights.
There's a couple moments where nothing happens, nobody moves, then-- He chuckles.]
Heh. Guess you got me this time. Shame on me for falling for that. But hey, pretty good on your part, playing me like a fool. I'll have to keep that in mind if we do this again.
[All the while he's yammering, he's softly applauding him. But on the final clap, he pulls out the water katana from his glove, whirling around as he ducks to strike at Bakugo's arm with the waving blade. One last attempt to try evening the score.]
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