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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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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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Bakugo's gonna be pissed if Yato thought that kind of display was enough to kill him. He's faced down far worse than that!
A frozen back, shoulders ramrod straight, perhaps a tiny trickle of sweat down the brow. Caught with his back exposed and threat ready to go. There's no getting out of this. A villain might resort to a desperate-- final --maneuver, but in this spar, Bakugo expects the checkmate to be as good as victory.]
You'd be an idiot to forget it. [Bakugo lowers his arm only halfway... meaning he's aiming at Yato's ass. Expectation, however, isn't reality. And he never stopped charging. The second Yato makes to pull and spin-
KA-BOOOM!!!
Brat, he can dodge bullets with his reflexes. Tch. Mental note: never count Yato out.]
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Accidents happen, after all. Even gods can all prey to grievous injuries stemming from minor mishaps.
Normally Yato would've just gone and admitted a lose on his part for the simple fact that Bakugo did catch him fair and square. Yet he knows the hero won't let him hear the end of it if he just gives up. If he doesn't give his 110%. What was that phrase he liked? "Plus Ultra"? Yeah, that. Go for fucking broke.]
The question is, how much of an idiot am I...? [Fair's fair, he supposes, but it does suck (major ass) to have his rear become the the target of Bakugo's ire. He doesn't get far enough to land a blow when his ass gets blasted and there's hot cinders and smoke pouring from his rear, leading Yato to jumping around yelping.]
AHHHH--! HOT HOT HOT! You little shit--!
[Thankfully they're right by the water, which is where he dives next, disappearing beneath the surface with a sizzling and crackling as the embers are doused. Score one to you, Bakugo, you assblaster, you.]
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Ironically not one of Bakugo's strong suits unless he's deliberately opting for it. Getting the drop on his opponent usually doesn't require silence because his speed and power make the point moot. By the time they hear his shout or explosion, he's already crashing into them from the side. This calmer checkmate is a rare moment, one he opts for only because he didn't want Yato to worry about him. The guy's had enough stress over the past several weeks.
Buuut, someone had to go Plus Ultra and get his ass blown up.
Bakugo lowers his hand completely this time, expression utterly nonplussed as he watches Yato bounce around ala cartoon character, hands frantically patting his ass and attempting to put out his own butt fire. Yeah, like fuck is he apologizing for that shit.]
Baaaka. You thought you could get a sneak attack off?
[Talking to bubbles in the water, but hey, Yato made his bed.]
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For now, however, he's merely another target for Bakugo's explosions, and a solid one at that. He honestly believed for a second that he might score a scratch on his opponent by feigning defeat. He sure wasn't expecting to get his ass handed to him in an almost literal fashion. An assortment of swear words leave him from land to water, a couple even emanating from beneath the water's surface. Something something shitty little punk or an equivalent thereof. This is a brand new outfit, dammit! Did he really have to go and burn it some?!
After getting thoroughly doused, Yato emerges from the water with a gasp, weapon gone and hands grasping for the rocks along the edge. He half drags himself out, sputtering and grumbling all the way, looking like a cat who's been left out in the rain.]
Tch... Figured it was worth a shot. I'll get you next time, though, dammit! I've still got more tricks up my sleeve!
[Shoving at the scarf drooping over his face, he scrambles to get back on land while still mumbling and grumbling to himself. Kids these days... No respect for their elders... Flashy little so-and-so...]
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But Yato's coming to see different sides of him, as Bakugo's also watching new layers of his friend reveal themselves. Impressed with the god's weapon and targeting prowess. Homing arrows aside. No credit to Yato for those things. Unable to cross his arms thanks to those giant ass grenade-shaped bracers of his, Bakugo rests his hands on his hips as he eyes the water. Considering Yato tried to pull a fast one on him, however, he backs off from the pool and moves to a nearby boulder while the god bubbles under the surface. A quick jump alights him on the rock and he crouches down atop it, both to rest and to keep vigil.
... why'd you wear a brand new outfit to a monkey fight, dumbass?
Bakugo notes the bow's gone. He tries to remember if Yato got it from somewhere, but can't recall seeing anything about how the god retrieved it. He was already fighting when Yato arrived. Hm.]
Uh-huh. Better not show them off while we're fighting these stupid things. [He's watching. A smirk cracks across his face as Yato grumbles like an irritated old fart.]
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Once out of the water, he starts wringing out his clothes, beginning with his long ass scarf. That alone takes a good minute or two thanks to its length, giving him plenty of opportunity to gripe and vent his frustrations. He's not pissed, at least not at anybody but himself for failing so spectacularly. Though he gives Bakugo the stink-eye as he moves on to peeling off his jersey and shaking that out. Damn kid doesn't have to look so smug about his win...
Because he's a dumbass? And he wanted to seem ~cool~ in his new gear. That'll teach him.]
Bah! I doubt I'd even need to. I can take care of these apes easily enough without going all out on them. You're the bigger obstacle. [That's praise, by the way, so don't get your boxers in a twist over it, Bakugo.]
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Yeah, he's not trying to harden your heart into a shrivel, God of Fortune née War. They need people with caring hearts who feel bad for their opponents and try their damnest to save the rather than wiping them off the face of the map. During training. Which Bakugo has done before. To his senpai. And then got sent to the principle's office for it. Wow.
It's tempting to "help" wring that scarf out, throttling Yato in the process, but the god's got a handle on it. His previous smug eases down into focus, eyes and ears trained around the area for any further sign of mutated wildlife. Likely none considering the noise they made, but... kaiju and rift-mutations aren't normal creatures.
Hey, he already silently admitted in his head the bow was indeed ~cool~ in Yato's hands. But at least now Yato's got in-field experience with how well his new gear holds up! Without having to deal with a slobbering monster trying to swallow him.]
Damn right I am! [Nope! He caught the praise and is stroked for it!] LILITH wants us to bag all these things and bring them back to the drop off... Tch, they should use their shitty drones to do pick up instead.