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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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( He laughs a little to himself, nose scrunching. Nine times out of ten a saloon ends the night in a barfight. He almost kind of misses it. ) That's a good idea? It sounds like it gives people something to fall back on afterwards? I didn't realise qualifications were so important before coming here. Back home nobody cares about that stuff outside of the cities. I don't think I've ever sat an exam. I don't think I could.
( Another snort. )
I sleep! I catnap. It hasn't killed me in a century, I don't think it will now. Let me guess though, you have a proper bedtime?
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[For one reason or the other. Likely to get out from the sun and get a drink if possible. Not many bar fights in this city. People are too busy living to distract themselves from kaiju threats hanging over their heads.]
Not everyone can become a hero. [Far too many things could prevent that, from strength to quirk to ability to emotion. Just because 80% of his world has a Quirk doesn't mean the same number are heroes.] The general population's a lot bigger than the hero count.
[He frowns when Vash talks about qualifications and exams.] Haa? What the hell are you doing that needs exams?
[Was Vash taking classes at college or trying to get into some specialized job?]
Just cause something hasn't killed you doesn't mean it's healthy, dumbass!
[Damn right he does! He's in his room by 9pm like an old man and asleep by 10pm like a good boy. Then rises at 5:30am like a freak of nature and his boyfriend pouts.]
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( It makes him think there's the possibility of a life after. That in Bakugo's world being a hero doesn't just mean a blaze of glory and a shallow grave.
Still, there's a twinkle behind the glasses as he tips his head curiously Bakugo's way. ) Jeeze, this place has so many rules for health. Eight hours of sleep and not six donuts at a time? What's next? Ha. But you really don't have to worry about me, Bakugo. I'm pretty hardy.
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[Not entirely, but he's never heard of a school without classes in one form or another. Bakugo surveys the results of their shopping spree. Looks like they've got a handy starter kit for Vash to tackle almost any recipe he needs.]
What the... [He turns a weird look onto Vash.] Nature has rules about being healthy. Eat well, rest well, take care of yourself. What kind of health do you have?
[Vash says "don't worry" after laughing off the 'rules' of health, and now Bakugo has a hard time NOT worrying!
... not that he's worried about this guy AT ALL. Hmph.]
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Uh. The fine kind? It hasn't failed me yet! I don't really get sick anyway and I've definitely kept going through way worse. Besides. ( Cheery, bright. ) Hiyori's a doctor, right? So if I did get sick I could just go to her. And I'm already taking her advice. I haven't had six donuts in one go in months. I'm taking care of myself!
( He hasn't even been punishing himself lately, so he's doing way better than he might. Actual meals, more sleep than usual ( late night shifts aside ). He's not about to wilt. )
I'll get a good night tonight, I promise. ( Cheerful. ) I'll need it, after carrying all of this stuff back to base.
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Get proper sleep and food, dumbass.
[That's all he's gonna say and nudges Vash in the back of his thigh with his knee to prop him into moving with his cart. Time to go checkout before the blonde wonderlust latches onto more kitchen adorables and they walk out with a whole fleet.
Bakugo trusts Vash is keeping his health in mind, but... not him fussing over someone he doesn't care about. Hmph.]
I've got a car. You get wasted after a fucking grocery run?
[Definitely sussing Vash's strength level now.]
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Any time you wanna find out I'm down.
( For all his silliness there's a quiet confidence there. )
Don't be fooled by the Haunted House, is all I'm saying.
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Hmph. Next time I go out, I'll call you.
[Grocery run buddies. Trust him, despite Vash's poor showing in the haunted house, he's never doubted the guy's strength and ability.]
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You better. And I'm gonna think of some way to pay you back for all your help, Bakugo. Don't think I won't. Because I appreciate it.
( Sincerity in the cookware store, he is the worst. )
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Hmph. If this winds up letting you help someone else, consider it paid.
[Sheesh. You think he'd invest this much in someone he didn't expect great things from? Both the literal and metaphorical way.]
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No!
( Wow. He can't even fight because he was loading the cart. ) Bakugo!
( How does he transfer money? He doesn't know. The cashier is laughing at him. )
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If you're gonna piss yourself, you can transfer some of it later.
[Bakugo looks aside at Vash with a "now see here" expression.]
This was part of your Christmas present.
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( He loved it, he was very touched. He's also touched here too, a little wobbly around the eyes and a little flustered. People doing nice things for him always tend to disarm him, and so once he's loaded everything back into the cart he has to rub a hand over the back of his neck, ruffled. Bakugo might beat him up if he goes for a hug though, so instead he gets the sincerest of smiles. )
Thank you. It's really nice of you.
( Also they're holding people up so he's skedaddling away from the wealth of his emotion right now, cart rattling. Bakugo is no firmly cemented in his ride or die friendships now though. So he'll figure something out. )
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[Not... exactly, but he's using that as an excuse, dammit! Bakugo loops his arm through two plastic bags, letting Vash get the rest in the cart. Knowing what he does of the gunman's life, the man deserves to have more people treat him better. He's done so much for others and often gets nothing but more shit in return. You'd think those he helps would be able to voice their experiences and start working he damn system backwards to reverse Vash's bad reputation.]
Yeah, yeah. Move. [Out they go, leaving the store's warmth and relocating to the cold snowflakes dancing around outside. He digs into his pocket for his keys and pops the trunk of his car open once they arrive.] A lot of people don't want to bother cooking.
[Either doing the action or learning how. If Vash is expressing interest and determination to do + learn, then he's gonna help him conquer that life skill.]
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( Bakugo does seem to have a fondness for being self-sufficient. His prickliness aside he's very contained. Every time they speak he comes across as capable. Maybe he likes to encourage that in others. Vash hums thoughtfully as they load the trunk. )
Well, I like doing things. So I will. This is just the first time I've ever had the time to, I think. And a teacher.
( On HOME they hadn't trusted him too well to begin with, and when he'd set out into the world he'd kept moving. He'd been joking when he'd mentioned roots, but it kind of does feel like that a little. ) I'm going to work real hard at it. And then I'll get to feed people.
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Expecting more of himself, never wanting to let down the image of strength and success he'd built all around. Pride and determination shoved self-sufficiency into a requirement, refusing to share his victories with other people and hating the idea of someone else's weakness or lacking bringing him down.
He wants people to see him and know he's strong, capable, and victorious. It's kind of a mess... even if he can do it.]
I'll make sure you have a good groundwork. Don't wuss out and you'll do fine.
[With the kitchen items all stored away, he lets Vash shut the trunk while Bakugo aims the cart and gives it a push towards the receptacle. Trundling in a smooth line across the ground, it banks right against the railing entrance and slots nicely against the butt of the cart in front of it. Score. And back into the car to get out of the cold.]
Dunno if you were here last year when Everlight was responsible for the food tents at the festival.
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He does clap a little at the cart, answering as they get into the car. )
Oh, yeah! I think that was when I first turned up. I mostly just directed people to the appropriate places. I didn't want to set anything on fire. ( He'd been a little more spacey then too. ) Did you enjoy doing that?
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Hn. We'll see what they do this year. [Bakugo shuts the door behind him and once Vash is all buckled in, puts the car in gear and heads out of the parking lot.] Hell no! Some of those bastards are rude as fuck over free food!
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Yeah, I'll bet. ( He doesn't imagine Bakugo deals with rudeness very well either. ) If they have us do it again this year I'll stick close by. I have beaten a guy with a spatula before, I might just do it again, who knows?
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You beat a guy with a spatula?
["Beat" as in repeatedly bashed him over the head or had a funny fight and disarmed/defeated the guy wielding said spatula?]
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( Like a spatula. )
Man, I miss pizza toast. ( A non-sequitur that makes sense to Vash the Stampede. It's usually what he pits the price of bullets against. ) Also beat kind of feels like a strong word now that I think about it, I just helped him see the error of his ways. Via cooking ware.
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[He knows people will try most anything when hunger and daring peak, but the fact Vash instantly defaults to shooting is... well guess that's expected of a western gunman world. But nothing against the plant for wanting to save his resources.]
What'd you do, throw it at them, or use it like a knife?
[Pizza toast. Someone's brain just did a wiki walk. And he can kinda see how it might've gone. Spatula, grilling, toast, pizza. Not too difficult to assume. Definitely not associating price of bullets with price of pizza toast.
But he can teach him how to make it?]
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( Ah, but he wouldn't, would he? Wolfwood told him so. That Roberto didn't survive, when Vash was off trying to appeal to his brother. It knocks a little of the wind from him, throat catching when he swallows. Grief is an old friend by now, it likes to catch him when he least expects it. Still, he perseveres. )
Oh, smacked them around a bit, mostly. ( A shrug. ) They really weren't expecting anyone to charge them, I don't think. And a lot of the times gangs forget they're supposed to have cohesion. I guess if you're robbing a diner there's no community spirit. It tends to be every man for himself. Which means I can get one over on them.
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[Bakugo's not a fan of underhand tactics or sneak attacks, but he's not so stuffy he refuses to acknowledge their use. Trickery in battle or survival isn't a bad thing, though he's the kind who would rather quickly strategize and then obliterate his opposition in blazing speed and brute force, no sneaks required cause it's already over.
He notices the way Vash's throat dips and the catch in his throat. Bad memory landmine, huh... Those wounds heal, but the scars never fade. And many remain tender.]
Che! So they organize their crime, then fall apart once they commit it. Fucking morons.
[Like a pack of dogs in the kill. He rolls his head and cracks his neck. Right, time to change the subject to get off the potential bad shit.]
You've had sushi, right?
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( But sushi! )
Yep. I've been working my way through the shelves at the convenience store round base. I like the ones that are like the big rice triangles? Very good. Though I'm now on the sandwiches. The egg ones are good.
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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!!