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TEST DRIVE #10
TEST DRIVE #10
▶ 001. ARRIVAL / CAFETERIA. (KYOTO BASE)
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, you regain consciousness in a pool of stasis liquid along with many others. You realize you are underground. Your new life is about to begin... whether you like it or not.
When the pool mostly drains of its liquid, each new Outsider will find themselves in what appears to be a large pool of some sort; they are underground. The base in Kyoto isn’t fully equipped with individual pods, and so the newly arrived will find themselves in a tangle of limbs, or depending on when they wake, utterly alone in this vast space. While normally they arrive in their undergarments, there is a chance that they could arrive totally nude due to lack of resources in Kyoto. Those who are not nude, however, may find themselves in whatever undergarments LILITH could provide for them at the time. Maybe it's something basic and simple like whitey tighties, or something saucy like a lingerie set; maybe matching Hello Kitty bra and panties. When they fully regain their bearings, they will be ushered into the medical bay space right across from the stasis pool, in which several grey LILITH-issued yukata will be prepared for them.
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 in 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 stasis pool, 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 …
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 mess hall at this base is on the surface level, not underground, and while it's larger, it does have a lot of empty space that still needs to be filled. The kitchen can be seen and one or two robots are busy stirring pots and preparing the dishes. The current offerings are deep-fried sand crocodiles, skewers made from various healthy and protein-packed bugs from the desert, and a stew that seems to have chunks and tendons of a mystery kaiju. Additionally, as only so much robotic staff could be brought over at a time and most are being used to rebuild parts of this base and the one in Tokyo, Outsiders will also be encouraged to make their own meals. The recipes will all be made available on their oculars, but considering these meats come from various sources, they’re not all guaranteed to be tasty.
With SYNTHIA repaired now, she is happy to chime in.
"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, you regain consciousness in a pool of stasis liquid along with many others. You realize you are underground. Your new life is about to begin... whether you like it or not.
When the pool mostly drains of its liquid, each new Outsider will find themselves in what appears to be a large pool of some sort; they are underground. The base in Kyoto isn’t fully equipped with individual pods, and so the newly arrived will find themselves in a tangle of limbs, or depending on when they wake, utterly alone in this vast space. While normally they arrive in their undergarments, there is a chance that they could arrive totally nude due to lack of resources in Kyoto. Those who are not nude, however, may find themselves in whatever undergarments LILITH could provide for them at the time. Maybe it's something basic and simple like whitey tighties, or something saucy like a lingerie set; maybe matching Hello Kitty bra and panties. When they fully regain their bearings, they will be ushered into the medical bay space right across from the stasis pool, in which several grey LILITH-issued yukata will be prepared for them.
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 in 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 stasis pool, 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:
Syndata File:
What is a memory you cherish, and why?
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 mess hall at this base is on the surface level, not underground, and while it's larger, it does have a lot of empty space that still needs to be filled. The kitchen can be seen and one or two robots are busy stirring pots and preparing the dishes. The current offerings are deep-fried sand crocodiles, skewers made from various healthy and protein-packed bugs from the desert, and a stew that seems to have chunks and tendons of a mystery kaiju. Additionally, as only so much robotic staff could be brought over at a time and most are being used to rebuild parts of this base and the one in Tokyo, Outsiders will also be encouraged to make their own meals. The recipes will all be made available on their oculars, but considering these meats come from various sources, they’re not all guaranteed to be tasty.
With SYNTHIA repaired now, she is happy to chime in.
Hello, my children. I have missed you all terribly. :) Have you been drinking your water?
▶ 002. HOTEL REVIEWS
Months prior, the main Neo Tokyo base was attacked by a kaiju named Imugi and left the base in shambles. Since then, the base has been under construction and the LILTH rebuilding crew is still working to finish repairs. Despite the attack, much of the city remained undamaged as the base took the brunt of it. Progress is being made, but there is no definite date on when repairs will be completed.
New and veteran Outsiders are free to return to the Neo Tokyo base as any remnants of rift energy have been cleared. They will find the base in various states of repair: the overall framework is completed and some areas may be up and running again, but there is still plenty of work to be done. The construction staff apologizes for the delays. They expected to be finished by the time everyone returned, but you know how these things go, right? Shipments get delayed, bad weather happens, there's a shortage of supplies, and before you know it, you're weeks behind.
Outsiders are welcome to try and settle back in base if they so please, but they may find many comforts lacking. Running water and electricity aren't reliable and much of the base is drafty, dusty, and noisy from construction. These are not adequate accommodations, so LILITH takes steps to secure temporary housing. Unfortunately, given the large number of Outsiders, LILITH is unable to procure a single place large enough to take them all in. Instead, Outsiders will find themselves with vouchers for various hotels across Neo Tokyo.
These hotels range from luxurious 5-star hotels with scenic views of the cityscape, to capsule hotels with shared baths. Most will find themselves in business hotels. The rooms are simple and cramped, but it should be fine for one person. Others may find themselves in more… creative establishments. These rooms are often spacious with plenty of room for two people to share comfortably, and the rooms often have specific themes and come with special entertainment packages — in other words: Love hotels. They're love hotels with all sorts of themes and characters. LILITH isn't very considerate when they book things like this.
For those who aren't satisfied with their free hotels or the main base, they can also go back to Kyoto's base through warp portals. However, LILITH personnel will remind them that continuous warping will result in travel sickness like nausea, headaches, dizziness, and problems with spacial and temporal awareness. For those who want to pick up work in Tokyo, help repair the base, or carry out some simple missions, this might not be the best option unless Outsiders have another way of travel (say, a Gundam for example. You know who you are.)
New and veteran Outsiders are free to return to the Neo Tokyo base as any remnants of rift energy have been cleared. They will find the base in various states of repair: the overall framework is completed and some areas may be up and running again, but there is still plenty of work to be done. The construction staff apologizes for the delays. They expected to be finished by the time everyone returned, but you know how these things go, right? Shipments get delayed, bad weather happens, there's a shortage of supplies, and before you know it, you're weeks behind.
Outsiders are welcome to try and settle back in base if they so please, but they may find many comforts lacking. Running water and electricity aren't reliable and much of the base is drafty, dusty, and noisy from construction. These are not adequate accommodations, so LILITH takes steps to secure temporary housing. Unfortunately, given the large number of Outsiders, LILITH is unable to procure a single place large enough to take them all in. Instead, Outsiders will find themselves with vouchers for various hotels across Neo Tokyo.
These hotels range from luxurious 5-star hotels with scenic views of the cityscape, to capsule hotels with shared baths. Most will find themselves in business hotels. The rooms are simple and cramped, but it should be fine for one person. Others may find themselves in more… creative establishments. These rooms are often spacious with plenty of room for two people to share comfortably, and the rooms often have specific themes and come with special entertainment packages — in other words: Love hotels. They're love hotels with all sorts of themes and characters. LILITH isn't very considerate when they book things like this.
For those who aren't satisfied with their free hotels or the main base, they can also go back to Kyoto's base through warp portals. However, LILITH personnel will remind them that continuous warping will result in travel sickness like nausea, headaches, dizziness, and problems with spacial and temporal awareness. For those who want to pick up work in Tokyo, help repair the base, or carry out some simple missions, this might not be the best option unless Outsiders have another way of travel (say, a Gundam for example. You know who you are.)
▶ 003. MAID FOR TROUBLE .
Over the course of the year, the present Outsiders' services have been noticed, especially with the terror of the Imugi finally taken care of. South Korea is particularly enthused over its defeat, and much trust has been regained from this. There has even been discussions of reopening its borders and permitting Outsiders to freely enter through the dataportal. Other countries have also looked upon this and the Outsiders' track record of harrowing missions with kaiju that genuinely seem more and more evolved, whether it be the one fought in Transylvania, or the recent one in Egypt. Outsiders will find that LILITH as an entity seems even more well-respected on the streets, and word of mouth has caused various trends to become increasingly popular as a result of each Outsiders' contributions. Perhaps these are the saviors of this Earth, and some Outsiders may be viewed as angels sent by the gods, or maybe just a celebrity.
While the Outsiders were gone, some of the local businesses close to the base have changed. Maybe their favorite curry restaurant has moved to another location to avoid the high risk of attacks, or maybe it's just hard to pay the rent in such an expensive area. A small cafe popular with LILITH workers is struggling to make ends meet and has reached out for help. Since the Outsiders are like local celebrities, if they could come help out for a promotional event, they could make enough money to support themselves for a while. Should the Outsiders agree to help them, they might find that they've signed up for more than just serving drinks for a day, something a little more glamorous, but still... maid for them.
The cafe is pulling out all of the stops. They'll give the Outsiders cat ears, maid outfits, butler uniforms, and all sorts of costumes for them to wear while serving customers. They'll also experiment with other themes like asking the Outsiders to act like different tropes. Are you a tsundere? Or a kuudere? Please, try! They're depending on you! Let these small businesses thrive by being the best maid or butler host you can be! As thanks for their support, the cafe will gift the Outsiders with a free dress upgrade for their most popular costume. May is the season for maids so everyone will receive a free maid or butler uniform.
Meanwhile, the city itself will be full of several people still excited by the last spurts of spring. Maybe it’s due to the bouts of odd weather caused by the prior kaiju attacks, but a lot of seasonal flowers and such that exist around the cities are still in full bloom alongside some early sprouts. However, no one can deny they’ve gotten a lot of artificial help. There are many opportunities for everyone to take a breather beneath the flowers and indulge in all the festivities that Neo Tokyo has to offer. All the major parks in the city have their own food stalls beneath canopies of wisteria, and even some early hydrangeas.
Maybe this is a show of the soon-to-be rainy season. Don’t forget your umbrellas!
While the Outsiders were gone, some of the local businesses close to the base have changed. Maybe their favorite curry restaurant has moved to another location to avoid the high risk of attacks, or maybe it's just hard to pay the rent in such an expensive area. A small cafe popular with LILITH workers is struggling to make ends meet and has reached out for help. Since the Outsiders are like local celebrities, if they could come help out for a promotional event, they could make enough money to support themselves for a while. Should the Outsiders agree to help them, they might find that they've signed up for more than just serving drinks for a day, something a little more glamorous, but still... maid for them.
The cafe is pulling out all of the stops. They'll give the Outsiders cat ears, maid outfits, butler uniforms, and all sorts of costumes for them to wear while serving customers. They'll also experiment with other themes like asking the Outsiders to act like different tropes. Are you a tsundere? Or a kuudere? Please, try! They're depending on you! Let these small businesses thrive by being the best maid or butler host you can be! As thanks for their support, the cafe will gift the Outsiders with a free dress upgrade for their most popular costume. May is the season for maids so everyone will receive a free maid or butler uniform.
Meanwhile, the city itself will be full of several people still excited by the last spurts of spring. Maybe it’s due to the bouts of odd weather caused by the prior kaiju attacks, but a lot of seasonal flowers and such that exist around the cities are still in full bloom alongside some early sprouts. However, no one can deny they’ve gotten a lot of artificial help. There are many opportunities for everyone to take a breather beneath the flowers and indulge in all the festivities that Neo Tokyo has to offer. All the major parks in the city have their own food stalls beneath canopies of wisteria, and even some early hydrangeas.
Maybe this is a show of the soon-to-be rainy season. Don’t forget your umbrellas!
▶ 004. RIFT EXPLORATION - OCEAN
During their venture in Egypt, the researchers have worked tirelessly in order to solve some of the mysteries pertaining to rifts and their correlation to the rift at the base of Mt. Fuji (see also: EVENT: KAIJU FIGHT #6.) From their studies, they were able to better pinpoint where potential rifts could be opening up. This is a huge discovery, if accurate, and so they would love to put it to the test. The sensitivity of these new sensors are strong enough to detect rifts that could appear deep within the oceans, rifts that are thought to open and close at times without anyone knowing due to their depth. As a result, they are prompting Outsiders to help assist in this process by checking out the newest area with a concentration of similar rift-like energy.
They need help in two areas: Tokyo Bay and Mt. Fuji.
For those interested in helping in Tokyo Bay, they will each be provided an Ocean Gem in order for them to better assess the situation at sea. Similar to the first experience, people will find that it transforms their bodies to be better suited at sea, which would help in navigating the environment as well as any instances of combat. For Outsiders who get a better grip on how to use the gem, the deeper they dive, they will find more mutated fish and other creatures. While the bay has always been polluted by humanity and from the remnants of kaijus themselves, they will see that a lot of these strange transformations mirror those of creatures on land who have extended rift exposure. All ocean life will be transformed, or even merged into others.
Some of the warped creatures found will be:
- Octopus, in which their tentacles act as stingers. If stung, it gives a numbing effect and may cause hallucinations.
- Angler fish that have merged with whales. These creatures will be extremely large and are marked as being particularly dangerous. Considering their razor sharp teeth, it’s advised to avoid them, if just to save time away from their actual objective.
For the Outsiders who do spend hours at sea, they will be able to make out a few important points from this: they will see flickers of what appears to be a rift forming, and will be able to report back these findings. Beyond these flickers of the rift, for those who aren’t deterred by fear or paranoia, they might see a glimpse into the rifts that appear to be of sky, or even trees. Some may also find strange wildlife that don’t look like they belong in the ocean, but due to the rift's effects, they almost seem like indefinable lumps. These can be submitted back for research, as well as any other relevant specimens found at sea.
They need help in two areas: Tokyo Bay and Mt. Fuji.
For those interested in helping in Tokyo Bay, they will each be provided an Ocean Gem in order for them to better assess the situation at sea. Similar to the first experience, people will find that it transforms their bodies to be better suited at sea, which would help in navigating the environment as well as any instances of combat. For Outsiders who get a better grip on how to use the gem, the deeper they dive, they will find more mutated fish and other creatures. While the bay has always been polluted by humanity and from the remnants of kaijus themselves, they will see that a lot of these strange transformations mirror those of creatures on land who have extended rift exposure. All ocean life will be transformed, or even merged into others.
Some of the warped creatures found will be:
- Octopus, in which their tentacles act as stingers. If stung, it gives a numbing effect and may cause hallucinations.
- Angler fish that have merged with whales. These creatures will be extremely large and are marked as being particularly dangerous. Considering their razor sharp teeth, it’s advised to avoid them, if just to save time away from their actual objective.
For the Outsiders who do spend hours at sea, they will be able to make out a few important points from this: they will see flickers of what appears to be a rift forming, and will be able to report back these findings. Beyond these flickers of the rift, for those who aren’t deterred by fear or paranoia, they might see a glimpse into the rifts that appear to be of sky, or even trees. Some may also find strange wildlife that don’t look like they belong in the ocean, but due to the rift's effects, they almost seem like indefinable lumps. These can be submitted back for research, as well as any other relevant specimens found at sea.
▶ 005. RIFT EXPLORATION - NEO TOKYO.
Back at Mt. Fuji, they need help from Outsiders in furthering their research on the effects of rifts, and also on its potential cures. Currently, they do know the following facts:
- Rift poisoning can happen from just extended exposure to being around a rift. The body reacts to the rift's energy on all levels.
- There are several known symptoms of being rift poisoned including: nausea, vertigo, loss of control/increased impulsivity, aggression, and even lapses in memory.
- Extended rift exposure, depending entirely on proximity and energy levels of rift, or even some correlations to the kaiju that come from them, may cause transformations in one's genetic makeup.
While the latter is obviously far too risky to pursue any real research at present, they are asking for those who have helped to research these rifts to come and stop by, especially if they have exhibited any of the symptoms of rift poisoning. If so, they will be asked to fill out a survey to discuss their findings.
SURVEY QUESTION:
Outsiders will be encouraged to share their responses, and some may even be uploaded to a shared portfolio. They didn’t say it would be anonymous, did they? Oops. Hopefully you didn't say something that you didn't want someone else to see. Additionally, the questions could also differ from Outsider to Outsider, and could even be extremely pointed and specific.
For those who actually are willing to try the clinical trial medicines, they will find themselves under several potential side effects that are still being ironed out, including increased and uncontrollable hunger, being overly friendly to combat the desire for aggression, and even relaxing the muscles to a point where their bodies can suddenly give out. Researchers will advise people to help Outsiders who may look like they need that extra hand!
Those who assist in this research will be asked to camp near Mt. Fuji for the duration of these trials. They will be provided camper vans and any other equipment needed for their comfort.
- Rift poisoning can happen from just extended exposure to being around a rift. The body reacts to the rift's energy on all levels.
- There are several known symptoms of being rift poisoned including: nausea, vertigo, loss of control/increased impulsivity, aggression, and even lapses in memory.
- Extended rift exposure, depending entirely on proximity and energy levels of rift, or even some correlations to the kaiju that come from them, may cause transformations in one's genetic makeup.
While the latter is obviously far too risky to pursue any real research at present, they are asking for those who have helped to research these rifts to come and stop by, especially if they have exhibited any of the symptoms of rift poisoning. If so, they will be asked to fill out a survey to discuss their findings.
SURVEY QUESTION:
How likely would you say it is that you would attack a teammate? (1 very likely, I’ve done this before to 10, I would never and have never).
How is your impulse control?
Have you ever gambled? How likely is it that you would?
Have you ever had a taste for blood?
Have you ever forgotten something important?
AI-generated questions created by SYNTHIA.
Outsiders will be encouraged to share their responses, and some may even be uploaded to a shared portfolio. They didn’t say it would be anonymous, did they? Oops. Hopefully you didn't say something that you didn't want someone else to see. Additionally, the questions could also differ from Outsider to Outsider, and could even be extremely pointed and specific.
For those who actually are willing to try the clinical trial medicines, they will find themselves under several potential side effects that are still being ironed out, including increased and uncontrollable hunger, being overly friendly to combat the desire for aggression, and even relaxing the muscles to a point where their bodies can suddenly give out. Researchers will advise people to help Outsiders who may look like they need that extra hand!
Those who assist in this research will be asked to camp near Mt. Fuji for the duration of these trials. They will be provided camper vans and any other equipment needed for their comfort.
▶ 006. AFTERWORD.
Welcome to our 10th 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 12 available player slots. New players are welcome to use this TDM to get samples for APPLICATIONS when they 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. Current Outsiders will have their Syndata files accessible for all to see. New characters will not have a Syndata profile but players can write a short blurb about the character for this.
Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 points each and will count towards May AC.
There are currently 12 available player slots. New players are welcome to use this TDM to get samples for APPLICATIONS when they 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. Current Outsiders will have their Syndata files accessible for all to see. New characters will not have a Syndata profile but players can write a short blurb about the character for this.
Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 points each and will count towards May AC.
TDM #10 BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)
1. ARRIVAL PROMPT (KYOTO): Newcomers arrive with ocular and brain implants, and are given a breakdown of the premise with an icebreaker orientation to complete. They arrive in the Kyoto base in a communal stasis pool which is underground. The Neo Tokyo base can be visited, but it is still under construction from being damaged by a kaiju attack back in February.
2. HOTEL REVIEWS Outsiders are free to travel to Neo Tokyo and can return to the main base. There is no definite date on when repairs will be completed, but Outsiders can stay there if they so choose. Due to the poor accommodations, LILITH provides Outsiders with vouchers for temporary housing until the Tokyo base is completed. Outsiders are able to stay in various hotels that range from 5-star ones to love hotels. Those who want to remain in the Kyoto base may need to deal with side effects from constant warping for travel. Outsiders with other means of travel, such as Gundams, can avoid these effects.
3. MAID FOR TROUBLE: With the Imugi's defeat, relations with South Korea have improved and discussions are underway regarding the reopening of its borders. The Outsiders' recent exploits have gained global recognition, resulting in a more favorable reputation for both the Outsiders and LILITH. The attack on the base has impacted multiple small businesses around it, and business owners are requesting the Outsiders' help to raise more money through promotional events. Outsiders will be encouraged to dress up as a maid or butler to serve customers.
4. RIFT EXPLORATION - OCEAN: Researchers have made a breakthrough in pinpointing where potential rifts may occur. Outsiders are tasked with exploring parts of Tokyo Bay with a concentration of rift-like energy and are given an ocean gem to help navigate the waters. Outsiders will find various mutated ocean life as well as flickers of a rift, in which they can glimpse a scenery (such as the sky or trees) or wildlife that don't belong in the ocean. Outsiders are encouraged to bring back any findings or specimens for further research.
5. RIFT EXPLORATION - NEO TOKYO: Researchers on Mt. Fuji are looking into studying rift effects and developing potential cures. Outsiders who have helped to research rifts and experienced rift poisoning will be given a survey to fill out and are encouraged to share their responses. Those who are willing to give the trial medicines a try may suffer from some side effects, such as increased hunger or being overly friendly, and will be asked to camp near Mt. Fuji for the duration of the trials.
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no subject
▶ 001. ARRIVAL / CAFETERIA.
💥 ➊ ARRIVAL. - Pool Guard
[Amid the slogging and slopping of water, illuminated by blue glow and water-wave reflections, Bakugo watches the new recruits as they rest in the pool. Not the crisp and sequestered pots of white and glass he's so used to seeing at the beginning of each and every month. But with those offline and damaged, guess there's a backup, huh. What the hell this backup is, he doesn't know. It's not like he was here for the actual transition part. Only the arrival. Can't see any ducts or holes above or in the pool suggesting these people were dropped or shoved into the water. But no one's simply fading into being from the film either.
Whatever. The general idea's the same. And he's here to ensure no one waking up from the pool's depths runs a panicked or furious rampage through the area. There's been enough destruction already. Whether you're getting your bearings as an orderly helps you from the pool or crossing the area to get yourself something to dress in, the young man in a black and orange costume watches your moves from the sides, ready and willing to jump in if you or anyone else starts to flail.]
💥 ➋ CAFETERIA. - Cook Yourself
[It's obviously not the same cafeteria the original Outsiders were brought up on. Gone are the windows full of chefs working on meals, or the kitchenette in the back you could steal into for your own prep. Only two robots trying to host over sixty people, and that's not even counting the staff. Bakugo doesn't want to put more a burden on them, not when what they're serving looks questionable at a best. Hey, they all can't be robotic versions of Lunch Rush. Whatever they're serving isn't toxic, but could be a hell of a lot better. No longer on the duties of watching over new arrivals, Bakugo's opting for a different kind of meal.
He's outside the base proper, parked in the grass beside a small firepit of stone. Branches and gathered debris from surrounding forest areas are already going up in flames, smoldering logs buried at the bottom. Multiple pots sit on either side of him, chunks of root vegetables and "mystery" meat in separate containers. As are a few long metal skewers resting on a stand. Bakugo has one of them in hand and just finished stabbing through several rounds of edible chunks, which he then moves to hover over the flame. A pinch of salt and pepper makes this go a lot further with the flame-broiled smokey infusion of cooking outdoors. Other skewers standing round the fire like crown spires host cooking crocodile tails which he turns occasionally.
If any Outsider, new or current, come by, he'll only take a quick glance before tilting his head towards the kebab skewers.]
Grab one. [Help yourself.]
▶ 002. HOTEL REVIEWS
💥 ➊ HOTEL. - Home Base Assist
[Good to know Neo Tokyo survived the majority of the Imugi attack, even if it came at the cost of LILITH's base and the Outsider's dwelling place. A lot of people were able to recover important things from their rooms, losing less pressing items like furniture and appliances. The sentimental items rescued continue to bring many some comfort over the destruction of what had slowly become a second home for them over the past year. Bakugo takes some time to wander through the repairing skeleton of the base; he'd come back here a few times already to recover what he could of his room and possessions, as well as helping anyone else who needed assistance collecting their belongings. Now, however, those missions are over, leaving him with a different focus. If you find him in the base when he's not absently wandering the area, Bakugo will be lending time and energy to helping with the repairs.
1) Fitted with a harness around his shoulders and chest, he carries supplies from one place to another through the air; explosions blasting from his left hand propel his flight.
2) Wielding a rivet gun on his left hand, Bakugo swiftly drills the metal screws through I-beams and steel sheets. He's balanced in a swing-like seat, letting him go up and down the rows of beams and walls with the touch of a button.
3) Carrying a satchel of water bottles and bagged sandwiches, he blasts himself through the air around the base, pausing at different location to toss some respite to other workers.
4) WILDCARD]
💥 ➋ HOTEL. - It's So Pink
WHAT THE FUCK?! [Bakugo gapes in abject horror at the room spilling out in front of him and his current roommates. Tired from the day's work, covered in sweat and smoke, his small travel pack falls from his shoulder and hits the floor with a thud. Just in time for another screen-] IS THIS THEIR IDEA OF A SICK JOKE?!
[It's so damn pink in here! Cushioned walls of pastel and black, swirled with marble designs, contrasting with shimmering blacks, a floor swimming in faux furs, with ONE giant ass bed in the center for all sorts of unholy deviance before heaven, to say nothing of an imposingly-large closet begging for anyone to open it and reveal the lurid treasures inside with all manners of aid for those stubborn participants. And if all this isn't enough to tip them off, the bathtubs is shaped like a pair of lips.
Far too late to change rooms, his entire body is begging for a hot shower and some rest, and LILITH isn't going to say much when they're offering a free room in the first place. No wonder the front desk staff looked so happy to see them.] These kinds of shitty places are supposed to make it obvious!!
[No. They usually do not...]
▶ 003. MAID FOR TROUBLE.
💥 ➊ MAID. - Service with a Snarl
[They begged. They pleaded. They cajoled. All that shit failed. Until they finally struck gold by getting Bakugo's friend(s) to ask him instead. He isn't going to listen to some damn stranger asking him to humiliate himself for the sake of some damn advertisement ploy. But there are a few among the Outsiders who are able to coax the stubborn hero into doing something like this. And whoever ended up managing the impossible is gonna fucking die the next time he sees them! But manage it they did, and Bakugo is once more dressed in a rather interesting formal suit for the afternoon service. How the hell this place managed to get a hold of Kirishima's shitty formal wear is beyond him. All the ways he can think of are creepy as fuck. At least he's not stuck in a goddamn maid costume!
1) Footsteps stop beside the table and he swiftly drapes a cloth over his right arm with a notepad in hand. The waiter (or butler) has arrived to take orders or perhaps assist with some complaint?] The hell do you want? Make it fast. [SUCH SERVICE!!
2) Are you working with him? Did you hear his churlish attitude? Did you see him get into a fight with another customer? Whichever the case is, feel free to approach Bakugo and scold him for his exemplary horrible customer service. Good luck.
3) Break time. Ditching his notepad and service towel, he sinks down at a booth in the back, legs stretched out under the table and back pressed to the cushioned surface behind him. Finally gets a moment to rest. Come join him if you want.
4) WILDCARD]
▶ 004. RIFT EXPLORATION - OCEAN
💥 ➊ OCEAN. - Exploration
[Another ocean mission. Awesome. And no, that's not sarcasm. Spring's in full swing to make way for summer, temperatures rise and the sun stays out longer. Escaping the heat for a plunge into the ocean when it's not freezing as fuck is an amazing respite. Bakugo's quick to slap on the Ocean Gem and within minutes, he's swimming through the water, all decked out in his usual green tail and orange fins and moving quite at home among the bay's water. His time spent in the bay cleaning and salvaging means he has some knowledge of the area's layout.]
Oy! Get away from that unless you wanna get skewered! [Those harpoon guns can still fire despite being sunken with the ship over a year ago during their first kaiju fight with the monster orca pod. Bakugo twists to the side and directs his ally away from the ship before anything else can go wrong. Want to explore a cave? Be stubborn and explore the ship for salvaging parts? Or perhaps find those rifts they were sent down here to look for? Any and all of these are options, if you don't mind Bakugo's aggressive attitude. Then again, maybe you're keen on having a race or collector's challenge? Hm...]
💥 ➋ OCEAN. - Battle
Piss off! [KABOOM!! Even underwater, those explosions of his go off like thermal depth charges! BOOM!! Another burst of brilliant yellow and orange light sends a shockwave of heat through the water. Tentacles quickly retreat as the octopus kaiju squirms backwards into its cave, weird-ass glowing eyes locked onto the pair in front of it. Retreat does not mean defeat, however, and the thing abruptly sends a flurry of stinging tentacles rushing from its dark dwelling. Bakugo arches and twists, dodging the arms as they try to stab or skewer them. More explosions burst and crash through the depths, rocketing him away from the assault and back to open waters. Where octopi are less effective at attacks.] Move your ass! You wanna get eaten?!
[He's from Japan. He's SUPER wary of tentacle monsters...]
▶ 005. BELATED BIRTHDAY ~ APRIL 20.
💥 ➊ B-LAY B-DAY ... just a backdated option if anyone is interested
[April 20th came and went, completely swallowed by the sweltering sun, nightmares and bad memories, drowning sands, crocodile bites, ancient cursed temples, and mummified feline monsters. Normally, Bakugo is more than happy to skip any birthday celebrations, as he's a jerk who says he's grown out of birthday parties and doesn't want people to make a big deal about something unimportant. Still, a lot of people don't agree with that sentiment at all, much to his annoyance. And Denji had made sure to have some semblance of a party out in Egypt. His boyfriend is a treasure all to himself. Thus, at 9:00 pm on the 19th of April in Alexandria's hotel dining area, a gathering of heroes has emerged. Why heroes? Because that was Denji's idea! For everyone who attends to come dressed as their favorite hero! (Or make one up if you don't have heroes in your world.)
Of course Bakugo comes dressed as in close an approximation of All Might's costume as possible. Also because Denji "stole" and is wearing HIS costume. But he's not super mad about it, since All Might is Bakugo's favorite hero with zero doubt! Anyways, come in, hang out, have some cake, talk about heroes, bother the birthday boy, and above all, enjoy.]
💥 ➋ B-LAY B-DAY. - Make Up
[OOC: Alternatively, if your character wanted to make up Bakugo's birthday to him with their own personal outing, feel free to use this free space to do so here. Take him out to dinner, spar with him, give him a gift, go see a movie, shop, text him, swing by and wish him a happy one, whatever you like! I wanted to give people the chance to do so since last month was a complete wash.]
▶ 006. RANDOM TEXTS.
💥 ➊ TEXTS
It's still here, dammit! I've got sand in places I didn't even know I have!
Thanks for helping with my physical therapy.
This fucking octopus is way too clingy!
Next time someone calls me an "angel" I'm gonna deck their face.
That cafe downtown is drawing our faces in latte art.
School's out for the summer.
Where the hell's all this shitty pollen coming from?! My car's fucking GOLD!
You know some of these extras wanted to keep a sand crocodile as a pet.
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...except in his world, Bishamon is a lady goddess, so he comes dressed in full plate armor and a long skirt, which is actually the better option than her normal attire, honestly.
He also comes bearing a gift, naturally! Assuming that Katsuki isn't really the sort to like frivolous things like stuffed animals or too much junk food, he's gone the practical route of a one-handed food prep board to make things a little easier on the guy in the kitchen until he's fully healed up.
Once his present has been set on the table with the other gifts, he digs into the chow that's available, munching happily on a variety of things until he spots Katsuki in his costume and hurries over, waving excitedly.]
Katsuki~! Happy Birthday, man! Heh, you look like a Mini Mc. Hero, there! I mean, not that you didn't look like one before, but now that you've got some color on you, you really pop!
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And apparently so is Yato. Cue an ashen brow arching upward when he notices the other guy heading towards him dressed in... well, it's armor obviously, but why the hell is he wearing a flowing skirt along with it? Looks like it belongs on a female knight. Who probably wouldn't be wearing a damn ballgown into battle in the first place.
Yato assumes right; he doesn't need "junk" filling up his room. Consumables or useful tools he'll actually, you know, use, are good ideas. Whenever he does open said gift... yeah, that's actually a really thoughtful one. While his arm is improving every day, it's still far away from what it used to be. So a one-handed prep board's gonna go a long way. The design's simple and sturdy too. And hey, if someone else has a similar arm issue, voila.]
Haa? My costume has color! [Right, green and orange accents all over SO MUCH BLACK! More importantly-] You're in a dress.
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...even if he is dressed a bit... strangely. The sentiment remains the same: he's happy to offer something to his friend and be there to make it know that yes, he's a treasured friend, surly attitude and all. Hence him being all smiles even if they're butting heads right out of the gate. Comes with the territory of dealing with Katsuki, he's learned.
Just like he's picked up on his friend's preferences for items that have a purpose. He waffled a bit, wondering if it might seem like he was enabling him to not use his arm, but in the end figured that better he give him something for when he has need of a little extra help during his recovery. Katsuki's smart enough to know when he needs to take it easy. (He hopes.)]
Well, yeah, it's just mostly black, though! [Those patches of color really do make them stand out, it must be said. Kind of like how the skirt makes his armor all the more obvious!] Uh huh! I borrowed one of Bishamon's get-ups since they said this was a hero party, and you don't get more heroic than her!
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Yato ran more risk of insulting Katsuki's pride by giving him something suggesting he'd be forever crippled. But lucky for the god, Katsuki knows him better than that. He genuinely meant to ease his efforts during his recovery. As much as he'd stubbornly want to refuse to use it... well, 1) his arm literally WON'T move enough to handle normal cutting, and 2) it's even more embarrassing to ask Denji to help him cut something than it is to use a board specially made for such a thing. So yeah, he'll use it.]
I have green, orange, white, and silver! [Mostly black. But that's what makes it cool, since those pops of color are accented by the black itself. Though he'd argue the skirt makes the armor more obvious. The leg armor and waist are completely hidden!] She's a hero in your world?
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That's a relief though! Yato certainly would never mean to imply he wouldn't get better, since there's nobody quite as tough as Katsuki. He believes the kid could recover from damn near anything through sheer willpower and effort alone. Making his life easier while he does so though is nothing to be ashamed of, and he'll be happy if Katsuki can accept that.]
You should add some pink to it~ [He's so gonna get smacked for his teasing, but hopefully his grin will soothe some of it. Maybe he should've gone for the coolness factor over accuracy in his costume, but he can be a stickler for details.] Yup! Bishamon's one of the seven lucky gods of fortune, and the strongest war god in Japan. I've admired her since I was a kid... I wanted to be able to help people by slaying ayakashi on the level that she's able to.
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He'll recover all right, but it'll take him almost two years to work his arm back into 100% form. And even then, he doesn't know if there's going to be any lasting results of his injuries. With his heart and lungs blown to shred, then stitched and sewed back together with another man's flesh filling in the utterly-obliterated parts... Who knows. Maybe his right arm will tire out quicker than his left, or his chest will ache if he goes too hard. Not something he can know now.]
HAA?! You wanna die?! I'm not adding anymore colors to it! [Incoming carrot! Beans it right at Yato's head like an orange missile. Brat, trying to tell him what to do to his costume. Which is in full view now with Denji wearing it. Though considering his boyfriend is more than 6 inches taller than Katsuki, the costume's... showing some of that kinda easily.] A god of fortune and god of war?
[Instinctively you'd think those two are polar opposites, but then again, when war happens, one side ends up being fortunate.]
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It's the internal injuries that Yato worries about most, although there's precious little he can do about it. Fretting over Katsuki will only irritate the kid more and strain his heart, so it seems the best thing that can be done is nothing aside from offering a hand here and there or subtly do little favors for him without seeming like he is. Like perhaps he can pick up groceries for him now and then, or come in and help tidy his room.]
Hehe, you don't wanna be a rainbow warrior? [Now he's just being an ass. And he gets punished for it by having the vegetable smack into his forehead, though he expertly catches it on the rebound and pops it into his mouth, grinning. Some of that smirk is directed at Denji, given what he's wearing. Not quite the right fit, but that just makes it cuter, honestly.] Yup! Like Ebisu is a fellow god of fortune and also a god of commerce. They cover multiple domains, or rather their fortune covers certain aspects. It's my goal to be like them someday.
[Though he wants to be a more peaceful god of fortune, one who can help people in times of peace as well as during wars and strife.]
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Oy. Do not treat him like some medical weakness. It's been four months+ since he got out of the hospital. He can get his own damn groceries and clean up his own room.]
NO! [Gross. He's never even seen a "rainbow" hero in real life, and doesn't want to. Even Aoyama, lover of all things shiny and glittery, didn't cover his costume with too many colors. Though he's... definitely more glitter than rainbows. Hmph, Yato's showing off reflexes by catching and eating that carrot. Katsuki's pretty sure Denji made the party this theme just so he had an excuse to steal his costume.]
You said there are misfortune gods too. Does every element of your world have a pair of gods then? [Fortune and misfortune in war. F and M in commerce. Etc.]
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@black mist
Someone's actually called you an angel before?
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What, you don't pay attention to what these assholes have been calling us since we got back?
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@ typhoon
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Unless it's inside me, that'll take it all off!
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r u top levelliiiiing in the new post?
yep! done and posted~
i have to go out but i'm gonna hit u up asap yes
i love it!
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