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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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What, you think he ended up becoming this passionate menace purely based on his explosions? That personality and those slasher-grin faces are as to blame for his vicious reputation as his Quirk's power. Anyone wussing out from his attitude alone means they're not worth his effort crushing them to pieces. Yato's not backing down despite that threatening display, marking him as worthwhile prey to obliterate with a few more snaps!]
Bring it on, Bakami!
[CRACK!! Missed him, but the air split's promising. He jerks his towel back, snarling at being forced on the defense. A solid "snap!" right against his damn leg stings like hell!] WHY YOU-!!
[Right, Yato's at fault for fighting back! This time he aim's low. Is the top of Yato's foot "below the belt" anymore than aiming for his hand? Because he's going for the former to knock his leg out of commission! Crippling blow!]
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Oh no, Yato's seen that Katsuki has far more going for him than simply his Quirk. He knows the guy is intimidating on a personal level, to say nothing of his battle-happy self when the fight kicks into high gear. In a way, they're kind of alike, getting a thrill out of conflict. Yato like the attention, Katsuki likes winning.]
You got it, Bakuboom!
[Vash's nickname for him is so damn cute, it has him grinning as the towels fly, snapping precariously close yet not quite on his skin, and allowing him to get a point in with a gleeful cackle.] You can dish it out, but can you take it?!
[Feet are technically "below the belt" but aren't strictly off-limits, being safely low enough from any sensitive bits to ensure relatively few accidental nut cracks. Not having been expecting the low blow, Katsuki's towel cracks him securely on the top of his foot, earning a yelp as he hops around on his uninjured one, aggressively rubbing the sting out as tears prick at his eyes.]
Talk about brutal, man--! [Even while still standing like a flamingo, he winds up again and lets his towel sail for his uninjured arm's shoulder, only lightly grazing him this time. Too far away...!]
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He's seen Yato's battle rise on occasion, finding amusement and clash in the god's flared temper. Problem is, most of the time the god's in a dangerous zone is when something seriously bad's happened. Moments when Katsuki has to grab and snap him out of it rather than instigate a teammate challenge for winner and loser. Damn kaiju getting in the way of a proper competition!]
Don't wuss out! [Despite his rude nicknames for others and rage when someone doesn't call him his full hero name, Katsuki's oddly "whatever" when someone decides to throw a nickname back at him. So long as it's not objectively insulting (ironically), he usually lets it slide without much attention. Vash's nickname, now taken up by Yato, falls into that category.
NOW HE'S TAKING OUT THE CAR'S PROVERBIAL WHEELS!! One solid crack and he's got a pogo-sticking god with one lone leg left vulnerable to another hauled-back whip crac-] Shit! [And drops his arm with a hard jerk to the side. Dammit, should've expected Yato's ability to strike back even from a strange stance. Just a graze, but stings all the same!]
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Even Yato himself isn't immune to a little friendly back-and-forth of a challenge. It's good for things to not be so desperate as to drive him into a blind rage like Brasov, where his aramitama was flaring up to the point of risking even his friends' lives. This is enjoyable and fun, that wasn't.]
As if I would! [Yato still thinks they could've done better on the creative nickname department, but it's cute enough for the moment. If something better comes along, he'll switch to that. No exceptionally rude or insulting nicknames here; he likes Katsuki far too much for that, obviously.
Somehow he manages to simultaneously hop about on one foot while rubbing his stinging one, muttering various colorful curses all the while. Yet that doesn't prevent him from striking back, naturally. War gods don't need perfect circumstances to win...!] Hah! Take that, you punk! [They're really going at it now, disabling each other if only briefly. Eventually though there has to be a winner... right? Well, Yato's aiming for that spot, winding up again and staggering to the side so he can try swatting Katsuki in the ass once more. He'll show him, dammit...!]
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If Yato wants a better nickname, he can take it up with Vash. The guy got one shot at it and this was his best. Katsuki's never given much thought to his own nickname, since he was 100% focused on his hero name. Should another nickname come up, expect him to ignore it as much as he does this one, hah! While still calling everyone else the ones he picked.]
Tch! [Bastard zinged his arm. He rubs at it once or twice, then goes right back for another crack at Yato's remaining leg, this time aiming for his shin.] I'll kill you! [As if a grazed arm was anything compared to a lame foot! Katsuki notices Yato winding his towel up, changes course, and instantly tries snapping his own towel at Yato's, fully intending to catch it like a whip and try to drag it clean out of the god's hands!
Disarm and crush!]
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A nickname for Katsuki is definitely something he'll be mulling over for a while, if only to put his own spin on it. It needs to be something funny, yet either powerful or hilarious. Either or is good. If Katsuki is going to grace everyone with nicknames, it's only fair he gets one in return!]
Hehe~ Gotcha~! [Being a bit a of smug shit, he has to rub it in while he can. Although he should know from experience how quickly the tables can turn. While Katsuki almost nails his shin, he manages to dance just out of the way with a cackling laugh, thumbing his nose at him for good measure before aiming to retaliate.] Gotta catch me first, punk! [Even as he says that, though, he's attacking-- except Katsuki manages to wrap his own towel around his in a slick move, yanking it free of his hands with a jerking motion that leaves him yelping in surprise.] Wha--!!
[Suddenly unarmed and exposed, Yato stands there a minute before nervously inching backwards, both hands coming up to ward off any future blows.] I... uh... guess this means you win this round, huh? Truce? [That last word is said higher pitched and with a slight squeak. Somebody's a touch nervous, haha...]
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Urusei! [Missed his damn shin. But that's fine! He's changing course and aiming for a new twist in battle! If Yato's going to be a hard target to hit, then his next course is to stop the one thing the god can't keep in constant motion: his weapon! Aim, pull, snap, all those require a moment's pause and focus, a relative stillness compared to the rest of his body, and Katsuki aims to capitalize on that momentary weakness. Catch him? Yeah, he'll do that in a second. Once he's dual wielding some dangerous armaments!
SNAP!! whump... fwippish! Katsuki latches onto the second towel with his free hand, a curving slasher smile slicing across his lips as his eye spark with dangerous delight.] Now you're fucking dead.
[AND ~we'll interrupt your current viewing program to bring you a delightful scrolling of flowering fields, breezy clouds, bubbling streams, and other joyful scenes to watch and enjoy rather than bear witness to what's censored on the network~
Katsuki's leaving Yato comically busted all over the ocean bath while he returns to the shower. This is the guy who nuked his senpai during a training episode and got called to the principle's office afterwards.]
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AUGH--!! [Perhaps going for a dodge wasn't one of his better ideas, although it seems to be working quite well until Katsuki changes tactics and decides that disarming him is the smarter, easier move. It's an outcome that Yato definitely wasn't expecting his opponent to take, leaving him shrieking in surprise as the towel in his hand gets wrapped around like a whiplash and yanked free of his grip despite having one end wrapped around his hand.
A look of horror crosses Yato's face as Katsuki sends him a death grin that spells nothing but trouble and pain for him, exposed and vulnerable as he is without any means of protecting himself from the kid's well-deserved retaliation, given it was Yato who started this little game. You reap what you sow, Yatogami.] Mercy! Mercy!
[During that beautiful scenic view, shouts and yelps and begging can be heard above the chirping of birds and soft hum of gentle water gurgling. Somebody's getting his ass beat soundly, without raising a hand to fight back.
So it's no surprise that he's bruised and busted as he's draped over the bath, head underwater and blowing bubbles from him letting out a tiny moan. He'd definitely believe that Katsuki would blast even his higher ups when he's pissed, that's for damn sure. He's not the sort who lets status and hierarchy keep him from acting how he wants.]
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Amazing part is, despite all those cracks, whips, snaps, and smacks, Katsuki avoids anything super sensitive. No headshots, no dickshots, probably a few more specifically on the ass than necessary, as personal paybacks for Yato starting the damn battle in the first place. Good thing gods heal faster than humans, right? It's not the worst pounding he's received.
"Mercy" comes only in that Katsuki doesn't outright murder the guy all over the bathroom. Nope! Totally left the ultimate loser in the bath, while he smugly goes back to his shower, satisfied and victorious. Mostly satisfied, since Yato didn't try to fight back at all. Didn't try or couldn't get his defense up? ... Who knows. He takes what he got.]
Did you work the ocean shift or the Fuji rift?
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That nothing important got smacked during their little war game makes Yato a happy camper even if he lost. He can deal with his ego and body being a bit bruised. It's the sensitive bits that would be slower to heal, godly constitution or not. Besides, he'd be so embarrassed to tell Hiyori the doctor why he's sitting funny.
Hardly the most dignified loss, but he'll take it, crawling into the bath for a soak. He needs it after those whip crack stings! Popping upright eventually, he slouches against the side of the bath, letting his arms dangle over the side while letting the cool water soothe his aches. Katsuki's seen how he can get when he's really vicious; there's no way he could retaliate in kind and keep from doing the kid harm.]
Fuji. I wanted to see what the rifts were like up close, and there were more people in need there. How 'bout you?
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Embarrassed to tell them the truth. That he got his nuts smacked for picking a fight he couldn't win. Baka.
Katsuki runs his hand through his hair, scuffing at spikes and sweat. Thanks to their fight, he had to postpone this. Damn it feels good to get some of the day's grime off. A few stinging spots make themselves known for a moment before easing under the water. Yato didn't miss all the time. Can't say he's a rat tail expert though. Has he handled whips in the past?
Yeah, yeah, he knows the kind of warrior the god can be when he's serious.]
The ocean. A lot of the rifts there were small. But seems like LILITH can close or contain weak ones.
[They just have to know where they are.]
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Definitely a baka though, that's for sure. No arguments there!
For now though, he merely settles for relaxing in the bath, smiling to himself at the feel of the water and their little game they just played. Given how every single one of his many shinki have been weapons, there's bound to have been a whip or two in there somewhere, although most are bladed weapons.
He perks up upon hearing what LILITH is capable of now.]
Oh~? That's great news...! That should put us one large step closer to solving the kaiju problem! Even if one makes it through every time they pop up, being able to close the damn things behind them should lessen their numbers overall.
[It's exciting enough to make him kick his legs happily, splashing a little bit.]
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He grabs a cloth from the rack nearby and brings it to his arms, scrubbing at his bicep and tricep first before swinging to his elbow and forearm. Rinse off, then soap, then rinse off again.]
Until we find out why and how they're making the damn rifts in the first place, it won't matter how many they close and seal.
[And if they can't track all of them to pinpoint location, more trouble arises. It'd be nice if it went as Yato thought, but Katsuki can't see it as a good thing for long.]
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While they chat, he scrubs a bit at his hair, mostly out of frustration at the situation. It's enough to make him sigh heavily, resting his chin on the edge of the bath.]
Ugh, you're right about that. It's like playing a damn game of endless whack-a-mole, where losing costs lives. Shit sucks.
[But hey, even a small bit of progress is something, right? Each success builds on the other to become something worthwhile.]
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He rubs his fingers together, rolling his hands and getting between the digits as his fingertips grip at the tendons on the back of his hands to scrub them.]
We still don't know shit about this place's history. When did it start, what the first one was like, why the hell they're down to 30% population.
[Not sure how that would help, but it would be nice to know?]
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At the mention of this world's history, his head perks up and he frowns deeply, lost in thought for a few moments.]
It makes you wonder why they'd keep that from us unless there's something suspicious going on, like LILITH being implicated in some way. If it was just kaiju randomly showing up one day and being uncontrollable to the point 70% of the population died, then I can't see any reason to withhold that info.
[It would also give them a rough timeline of how long it took the kaiju to decimate everything.]
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Aa. That's what I was thinking. [Whether LILITH is directly or indirectly responsible for the kaiju. They know the group has technology for making portals, can pull open dimensions, and address rifts in containment and closure. What's stopping them from being responsible for an experiment gone wrong and opening a doorway to another dimension full of monsters? Once out of control, they had to call in help from elsewhere to manage it and clean up their mess...
That's one theory at least.] They have abilities similar to the rifts. It's how they brought us here in the first place.
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I'd be a lot more understanding if they were more forthcoming, y'know? Own up to any mistakes they might have made, that sort of thing. [He's probably being far too lenient considering the scale and scope of damage caused, but this is Yato. Big heart, sometimes. He nods at Katsuki's statement, humming thoughtfully.]
Yeah. You'd think that would make it easier to reverse-engineer them, in that case... Although maybe something like that would risk sending the kaiju to random worlds. That would be disastrous.
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They could've given us a damn history book. [
Dammit, boys, leave the poor mods alone! They're doing their best!] A conglomeration like this isn't going to easily own up to their hand in the mess. It would wreck our cooperation.[But until it's proven otherwise, Katsuki has come to trust LILITH having their heart in the right place, albeit their execution problematic at times.]
Unless the rifts are different from their dimensional tech.
[He can't help but snort at the idea of randomly shooting kaiju off to different worlds. Hilarious.]
No one said this is the only world the kaiju are coming to.
[Technically whoever or whatever's behind the kaiju coming here could be shooting them off to different worlds.]
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Right? Something that teenagers would read would've worked! [
Quit harping on the mods, you ungrateful punks!] Aah, yeah, most likely. I'm sure some would be like me and willing to overlook it if they're trying to fix their mistakes, but others... not so much.[It's all they can do, really, one way or the other. They're needed here, and they need LILITH in turn. Mutual cooperation.]
I have to assume that's the case. Though I wouldn't be surprised if their dimensional research was inspired by the rifts.
[That thought leaves Yato looking a touch worried as he glances at Katsuki.]
But they weren't in yours, were they? When you went back? I just hope they're not invading my Japan while we're here...
[That would make him feel guilty over not being there to help his home, his friends, and Hiyori's family.]
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They're not gonna make a fucking manga out of their world getting ruined, Bakami! [Someone would have way too much time and a heartless personality to do such a thing. Cool as it'd be...] You'd overlook someone lying to you and making you work for a buncha fucking criminals and idiots?
[Hypothetically, of course. Calling them "criminals" might be a stretch for some, but deliberate subterfuge, kidnapping, reckless experimentation, unrealistic expectations forced onto another person, manipulation? More than enough. If that's the case. Unlikely.]
I want to know which one came first. [That'll answer a lot of questions, for better or for worse.
Cue an expression of incredulous shock, disgust, anger.]
Haa?! I would've said something if a buncha fucking monsters showed up in my world!
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You never know...! [Honestly, with humans, he'd be kind of surprised if they didn't... At least eventually, once the danger had passed.] It depends on the circumstances! Sometimes people have good reasons for lying or keeping the truth hidden...
[He half mutters the second half of that with a slightly guilty look on his face; clearly he's been on that side of the fence before. Besides, when it comes down to it, they need LILITH as much as LILITH needs them. It's kind of a mutual arrangement for the time being.]
Me too. There's so much that could be explained with that alone.
[But whoops-- cue the sheepish expression!]
Ah... Good point. You're hardly quiet about important things... [Is he calling him a big mouth? Probably.]
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Tch, if they do, they're weird. [Perhaps when the trouble was over, they could do that, looking back. But during? A case of "too soon" and "tactless" and even offensive or insulting can bite them in the ass. The "artistic license" freedom can only go so far to cover insensitive assholes. Not that Katsuki's one to talk about being empathic and tactful.]
For whose good?
[Agreeing and disagreeing with Yato's comment. While he's very much on the side of telling the truth, no matter how harsh, he knows what it can mean to tell a lie, and the reasons behind it. Even if he 98% of the time's against it.
And they don't need LILITH as much as LILITH needs them. LILITH can send them all home and none of them will be worse for wear compared to the world suddenly bereft of Outsiders.]
You wanna repeat that comment, Bakami?! Die!!
[He didn't have to put it that way!]
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Well, we've learned there's definitely plenty of weirdos out there. [Says a perfect oddball himself... Not that he doesn't agree with Katsuki about it being tasteless; he just knows some people are either insensitive or plain greedy when there's money to be made or fame to be gained.]
For those in need of protection, I would hope. Not to save their own skin.
[As a god, there's a secret he can't break to his shinki, thus he has to lie if it ever comes up. It's just how things work for them. Plus sometimes lies can be a kindness. Especially the little white ones.
The trouble is they need LILITH if they want to go home. It's not like there's a door they can just enter and go back through...]
Hey, it's not like I said you were a blabbermouth or anything! [Just... boisterous!] I just meant you're forthcoming about important issues!
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[Not like Yato's one to talk, being a weirdo himself. Katsuki's aware of the world's dark side, both generally and more forcefully. He used to think heroes were amazing and always in the right, but life gave him a year of realizing this wasn't the case all the time. Many heroes had sordid sides, many villains had honest points. Shit his self a year ago would've rejected.]
Tch, those cases aren't very often. [Everyone has secrets they think they can never tell. Sometimes, the choice is taken from you. Katsuki has things about his own past he doesn't want to talk to people about. But if they come to light, he's not going to deny it. Maybe downplay a bit or excuse, but not deny.
May not be a door to go through homeward bound, but they had to get here someway...]
Then say it like that next time, dammit!
[You know what you did.]
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