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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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asdhjks i am dumb and got it mixed up but we're rolling with it.
Wait, wait. Wrong way round. Horse-sized bird. They're tiny as babies. Like chicks. They come from eggs. But then they grow really big. Like a car. ( He lifts a hand, slides it over his face. ) Sorry, sorry. I was up pretty late. That would be pretty funny though. They'd have to be strong.
( He should have had coffee. He should have had so much coffee. )
chalk it up to vash-ism and carry on
[Maybe because Vash is an excited puppy right now and comfy in a warm car and simply rattling on because he talks a lot. Who the hell knows. Bakugo's still gonna yell at him for it. Even though NOW things make a lot more sense in his head. Fix those mental images. Vash isn't such a loser anymore. Even if it's stupid he got tossed by a big bird...]
Tch, there've been weirder things. [Tiny but strong isn't an unknown creature characteristic. Bakugo leans back in his seat and eases off the gas as red lights come on ahead.]
Can't sleep or something?
at least he's goofy enough that i can have him icly make the mistakes.
( The nightmares certainly do not help but Vash doesn't need Bakugo to know about those. So instead he'll lean heavy on business, a sleepless quirk. )
Like the orphanage. And I try to still help out at some of my old odd jobs. I volunteer places too. Got stuff to do!
the benefits of playing a goof
[Sleeping? A waste of time? There are a lot of things Bakugo considers a waste of time, but getting a healthy sleep isn't one of them. Says the guy who goes to bed by 9 pm. Then again, he's up at 5 am, so it evens out. At least, that's his preferred schedule.]
You're gonna spread yourself too thin.
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( Being left to his own devices is worse. And it's not like it is back home. At least no one's actively trying to kill him, and if something does aim for him then it's not personal. He's had more rest here than he thinks he's had in all his one hundred fifty years of living. It feels weird. )
But I won't let anyone down in a fight, Bakugo. You don't have to worry about that, I promise. I don't want anyone getting hurt because of me.
( And because the whole thing makes him itchy, it is time to change the subject. ) How were your holidays? Did you have fun? Did you get to hang out with people?
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[There's a difference. He'd be more than willing to let Vash off himself with his own stupidity (he says) had there not been an entire team gathered around him and people relying on him with no other real option. If he makes some stupid mistake because he didn't properly rest himself when it mattered, that's on him! Same "pep talk" goes to anyone else who doesn't want to mind their own health and well-being.]
Tch. I'm not worried.
[Sounds like Vash took that to mind at least. As long as he keeps it there... Bakugo lets him switch topics.]
I stayed in until Ripcord Pecs dragged me to that stupid party.
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Ripcord pecs? Oh, I get it. Everyone has a nickname.
( Mentally rifling. )
Okay, no. I don't know that one. But nobody's taken their shirt off around me lately.
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[It's amazing the window got down fast enough for him to shove his spiky head out and yell; you'd think he'd have put his skull through it at that speed. Goddammit, the cyclist is too far away to exact some kind of vengeance on. If he saw him coming up a bit longer, he might have stuck his arm out and done something.
Luckily a police car lights up ahead of them and pulls out to give chase. Tch, good, otherwise Bakugo would have. You never stop being a hero just cause you're "off the clock" as some would say.
If Vash has seen how Denji's power works, he'll get the reference. If not, nope! And there goes the shirtless comment too.]
What'd you do then?
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Oh, uh. Delivered presents. Helped look after the kids. You know.
( He watches the flashing red lights disappear into the distance absentmindedly. )
LILITH gave me a flower, though. A geranium. And I got to talk to a whole bunch of my friends. I didn't really feel like partying, but it was still a nice day. My first Christmas. Pretty good, I think.
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LILITH gave you something? [He didn't get shit from the corporation. Weird. They did give him something last Christmas. He still has it. Maybe it's a one-time thing.] What are you gonna do with the flower?
[He understands the idea of not wanting to party...]
https://synnet.dreamwidth.org/17385.html bakugo got a present!!!
( He huffs out a breath, bright. ) It's in a little terrarium. They must know a little about me to give it to me anyway. Geraniums were Rem's favourite flower. I haven't seen any since -. Well, since I lost her.
( A pause, a fidgety little motion towards a thread on his jeans. ) She was my -. I guess mother? Kind of. As close as we got to one. So it's nice. I've put it by her picture! She'd like it.
... i did not see this. i was out of town. oofuckingoops
Ah. [So they gave him the entire plant, not just a cutting of the flower. That's a better gift then. He asked the previous question in case Vash wanted to somehow preserve the flower. A frown plays on his face at the mention of Rem and what the flower must mean to the other man.]
I'm sure she would. [There's a quiet respect and sincerity in his voice as he agrees. He knows nothing about the woman, but if she raised Vash to be the kind man he is now, she deserve that respect.]
you're good! i also almost missed it. noticed people talking about it on plurk so i figured to link!
( A beat. )
Well, actually, she was from a Earth. I'm sure she would have told me about Kaiju if she knew about them. She was a scientist. One of the ones tasked to helping humanity find a new home. And then when me and my brother were born I think she took over our care too. She really cared about people.
i wouldn't even have gotten to it until four days later, so yeah. whoosh.
[Some of the things SYNTHIA has done still piss him off. Invasive AI creep. But it sounds like they really gave Vash something sentimental for him to have. That's... nice of them.]
Maybe. I wouldn't want to drag anyone here.
[Even if he was the only person here and lonely as fuck, he'll never be the reason someone else is kidnapped from their home. But if Vash means Earth in general and not this kaiju-infested ravaged world, yeah.]
She sounds like a strong woman. I can see why you took after her.
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That means something. It's probably a good thing Bakugo is driving, he can't see the way Vash's eyes go a little watery. It's not sadness, not exactly. He even perks up a little, shoulders straightening out. )
You think so? ( Voice, sounding like he's smiling. ) I try to be. Rem thought we should take care of people. That we should all help each other. She wanted us to be kind. So I try to be. ( A sniff. ) Thanks. You know, you're a really nice guy. I wish she could meet you. And not only so you could show her your skill. I bet she would have thought it was cool too.
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She raised you well. [Have courage. Be kind. Keep each other safe. Help out. The sort of things that make a good person in society. Giving those lessons to a young Vash and his brother must have meant so much to her. And them. Even if Knives took it down a very bad path...]
Ugh, if you're gonna gush, there's napkins in the side pocket. [Bleh. He doesn't need copious compliments for stating the obvious.]
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Do you have family back home?
( Tentatively curious, because he knows some people don't like to talk about things like that. Hell, he doesn't like to most days. He won't mind if Bakugo blows him off about it. For now he's mopping his eyes anyway. )
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Aa. My old man and that bossy hag.
[Trust him, he loves his parents a lot, but given his temper and attitude (which he gets 100% from his mother) he's shit at showing it. But since Vash gave some information about his own mother, guess Bakugo can offer some back.]
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( He's fairly certain Bakugo's meanest about the people he cares about, so. There's only the slightest huff of laughter, the rest he swallows back. )
What are they like?
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Dad's a wuss. Hardly stands up for himself at all. [Especially when his son yells at him and then his wife yells at his son for yelling at him while he's trying not to piss himself... in Bakugo's opinion.]
Mom's insane. She'll fly off the handle over nothing! Always telling me what to do and trying to nose into my business. Won't get the hell off my back! [Definitely has the same temper as her child. Bakugo's irritation's more out of pride and childish embarrassment over family affection than anything else.
He's not going to admit to anyone he misses them.] She'll probably blame me for getting sucked into this place if she finds out.
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They sound like good people.
( Because being cowardly isn't really something he judges, and Bakugo's mom sounds exactly like the man behind the wheel. He wonders if they have the same heart. Probably. ) And ha, it's probably just because she worries, right? A lot of kids complain about their parents being too involved, but usually it's just ... fear. They want the best for their children, and it comes across as overbearing.
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[They are good people. They raised him with love and affection, praising his deeds and unfortunately contributing to his arrogance and attitude. But as his mom said to U.A. "make a good hero out of him" and yeet!]
She knew I wanted to be a hero since the start. I'm gonna be the greatest hero ever; she doesn't need to worry about me.
[Dismissive, but a promise. To become so strong and able, even you own mother stops fearing for his safety. That's the kind of hero he wants to be. Someone who everyone looks at and knows instantly it'll be all right.]
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( Despite Bakugo's hissing cat nature he's kinder than most. Some things need to be said, even if he'll spit with fury over it. Vash smiles like he's prepared for it, shifting to look out the front window more curiously, forging forward with heartless accuracy. )
I definitely like spending my time with you. And I trust you to help out if things get dicey. That counts for something.
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[Vash is right. There aren't any rankings in Neo Tokyo. He could stand up, claim himself the greatest hero, and no one would challenge him (at least not in his world's way) for the title. But doing so would mean nothing to him. There's no competition here, no scramble for a non-existent top position. And Bakugo has a lot more to learn, do, and grow before he can claim something as amazing as "the greatest" hero.]
Tch, annoying sap. [It feels good. Warmth in his chest thanks to Vash's words. Fucking stupid, but little lines of heat crawl in his veins, pride in his accomplishments. His mom would be proud of him, huh.] Ren would to. Of you.
[With all the trials Vash faced, he's never lost his humanity and kindness. Holding fast to his mother's words and spirit, he pushes forward with his never-ending quest to help people. A hero in his own rights, even if he'll never see himself that way. Screw it, Bakugo'll see Vash that way for him.]
Hmph. What kind of hero would I be if I didn't drag your ass out of trouble? [And puts the car into the next gear before turning the wheel and coasting off the highway to the off ramp.]
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It's easier to laugh at the last thing though, cheerful and bright. )
Hey, I don't always get myself into trouble! I'm pretty handy in a fight. Just because you caught me at an off moment with Mr. Wolf-Mask. ( An overdramatic shudder, before he blithely carries on. ) Next time LILITH has us on a mission we should team up. So you know not to worry!
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RIP ALL OF VASH'S NEW COOKWARE? THANKS KAIJU
THEY SAID WE CAN RECOVER WHATEVER WE WANT!!
okay good come help vash unearth his kitchen ;;
he will be shoving boulders and threatening to use his quirk...
he's a good egg.
spicy hot egg
The best kind!!!
so hard boiled!!