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▶ 004. TEST DRIVE & SIMULATION #4
TEST DRIVE & SIMULATION #4
▶ 001. ARRIVAL / CAFETERIA.
It happens in the blink of an eye -- a dash of time. You're taken from where you were. What you were doing.. it isn't important anymore, and slowly, you give up to desire your normal life. When you awake, figures are looking down on you from a surgical table.
"Yeah, this one will do; let's take them to the rest," That's all you see before losing consciousness again, only to wake up in a pod with many others.
"Your questions will be answered soon enough as I'm sure you will have many," a female, robotic voice says.
Just then, your pod opens in a dim corridor with many others. Your new life is about to begin... whether you like it or not.
The pods drain their stasis fluid which wakens each Outsider. When Outsiders emerge from their pod in only their undergarments which have been supplied to them and head to a locker room in the medical bay, to find a towel to dry off with, a set of gray loungewear to wear as LILITH makes the final decision in organizing the Outsider to their rightful teams. If a character has any accessibility needs, they will be found here. It's about then they will feel a sharp pain at the back of their eyes, almost like there’s a foreign body lodged on the inside of their head. This pain will subside quickly as their body adapts to the changes, but there will always be a sensation of something being not quite right. That their bodies have been changed forever. They would be correct in thinking that. In the pod, all Outsiders have been surgically fitted with ocular and brain implants that will enable them to communicate with LILITH and the rest of the crew, and feed them the information they require. Almost like a computer screen has been loaded into their brains, they will see a loading screen as the implant completes its download. A questionnaire will then pop up, waiting for their answer. A voice, robotic and feminine, will also read along in their brain for them.
█ █ █ LOADING COMPLETE … BEGIN ORIENTATION …
The system will give Outsiders one chance to provide a truthful answer and choose their username and civilian identity. Should they refuse to cooperate, the implant will download the answer directly from their brain (and give them a username or civilian name against their will). This questionnaire will then be posted on the network for all to view and reply to. Almost like an ice-breaker, if you will. LILITH wants all their newest recruits to learn about each other!
Outsiders will receive a quick brief about their situation: They will be told that the year is 2278, 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 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 10,000 KRYPTOS (about USD 66), 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.
Once they leave the medical bay, they’ll be able to grab a quick meal in the cafeteria and mingle with the other Outsiders just waking up. Today’s menu is creamy crab onigiri & ginger salad, all packed neatly in a food ration tray.
That familiar, robotic voice is heard again:
"Yeah, this one will do; let's take them to the rest," That's all you see before losing consciousness again, only to wake up in a pod with many others.
"Your questions will be answered soon enough as I'm sure you will have many," a female, robotic voice says.
Just then, your pod opens in a dim corridor with many others. Your new life is about to begin... whether you like it or not.
The pods drain their stasis fluid which wakens each Outsider. When Outsiders emerge from their pod in only their undergarments which have been supplied to them and head to a locker room in the medical bay, to find a towel to dry off with, a set of gray loungewear to wear as LILITH makes the final decision in organizing the Outsider to their rightful teams. If a character has any accessibility needs, they will be found here. It's about then they will feel a sharp pain at the back of their eyes, almost like there’s a foreign body lodged on the inside of their head. This pain will subside quickly as their body adapts to the changes, but there will always be a sensation of something being not quite right. That their bodies have been changed forever. They would be correct in thinking that. In the pod, all Outsiders have been surgically fitted with ocular and brain implants that will enable them to communicate with LILITH and the rest of the crew, and feed 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:
What is your fantasy?
The system will give Outsiders one chance to provide a truthful answer and choose their username and civilian identity. Should they refuse to cooperate, the implant will download the answer directly from their brain (and give them a username or civilian name against their will). This questionnaire will then be posted on the network for all to view and reply to. Almost like an ice-breaker, if you will. LILITH wants all their newest recruits to learn about each other!
Outsiders will receive a quick brief about their situation: They will be told that the year is 2278, 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 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 10,000 KRYPTOS (about USD 66), 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.
Once they leave the medical bay, they’ll be able to grab a quick meal in the cafeteria and mingle with the other Outsiders just waking up. Today’s menu is creamy crab onigiri & ginger salad, all packed neatly in a food ration tray.
That familiar, robotic voice is heard again:
"Greetings, my name is SYNTHIA and I will be taking care of you today while the rest of the crew is busy handling a recent issue. Worry not, my children. You are in safe hands."
▶ 002. CLEAN UP THE LAND OF DREAMS.
After nearly a month of investigation and monitoring everyone’s health, Tokyo Disney is finally cleared. Outsiders will be sent back to Tokyo Disneyland to resume their work. LILITH will order them to go collect the rotting remains of the Yamadenki and any bodies that were left behind from the battle.
When they return, they will find the park is still left in ruin from the battle and the air smells horrible. They will have to sift through the rubble for the remains of Yamadenki, rift mutated corpses, hybrids, and fallen scientists and mercenaries. It’s dirty work but someone has to do it. Luckily, LILITH has provided a sanitation suit that some Outsiders may remember. There are only a few in various colors, and those who reject the sanitation suit will be provided with gloves and encouraged to activate their plugsuit instead. After they’ve removed the bodies, they will be told to help clean up the park. The park has always been a popular place for teenagers to sneak off to and while they can keep the area closed off for the safety of the majority, there’s no way to keep out the most dedicated troublemakers. Some of the rides have some residual charge in their engines and can be ridden.. maybe test drive them for a spin? Nobody has to know you're doing it, right?
Furthermore, LILITH is interested in what remains of the secret labs. Most of the computer hardware and records have already been confiscated but considering how they’ve had almost a whole month to rest, they should be fit and ready to do some heavy lifting, surely. Most notably, LILITH will task the Outsiders with moving and transporting heavy machinery such as the electric generators, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water distillers, and all sorts of fancy equipment. They will have to find a way to drag all of this out of the tunnels, up to the surface, and to the transport vehicles waiting to take them back to LILITH. If they look around, they may find a few golf carts in the tunnels but whether or not they have keys or even work is to be determined.
Observant Outsiders will spot some men in suits appraising the park and nodding their heads. Could there be plans for a revival of Tokyo Disneyland?
When they return, they will find the park is still left in ruin from the battle and the air smells horrible. They will have to sift through the rubble for the remains of Yamadenki, rift mutated corpses, hybrids, and fallen scientists and mercenaries. It’s dirty work but someone has to do it. Luckily, LILITH has provided a sanitation suit that some Outsiders may remember. There are only a few in various colors, and those who reject the sanitation suit will be provided with gloves and encouraged to activate their plugsuit instead. After they’ve removed the bodies, they will be told to help clean up the park. The park has always been a popular place for teenagers to sneak off to and while they can keep the area closed off for the safety of the majority, there’s no way to keep out the most dedicated troublemakers. Some of the rides have some residual charge in their engines and can be ridden.. maybe test drive them for a spin? Nobody has to know you're doing it, right?
Furthermore, LILITH is interested in what remains of the secret labs. Most of the computer hardware and records have already been confiscated but considering how they’ve had almost a whole month to rest, they should be fit and ready to do some heavy lifting, surely. Most notably, LILITH will task the Outsiders with moving and transporting heavy machinery such as the electric generators, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water distillers, and all sorts of fancy equipment. They will have to find a way to drag all of this out of the tunnels, up to the surface, and to the transport vehicles waiting to take them back to LILITH. If they look around, they may find a few golf carts in the tunnels but whether or not they have keys or even work is to be determined.
Observant Outsiders will spot some men in suits appraising the park and nodding their heads. Could there be plans for a revival of Tokyo Disneyland?
▶ 003. DATAPORTAL TESTING.
Following the clean up efforts at Disney, things begin to happen at LILITH. The engineering department gets to work and it isn’t long until they announce they’ve finally managed to get some of the dataportals running. It seems the Yamadenki remains had some special properties that they could use to stabilize and power the right technology. This is excellent news or LILITH and the administrators get to work communicating with other organizations around the world.
In the meantime, these dataportals need to be tested and Outsiders will be asked to volunteer. Should they agree, the engineers and technicians will explain that they’re going to try a short-distance test first. They still have access to their old base in Kyoto. It was abandoned years ago after a particularly devastating kaiju attack. While they were able to secure most items of importance in their evacuation, it wouldn’t hurt to go back and do another sweep for things that may have been left behind like medical supplies, tools, technology, and food/drink supplies.
Characters will be able to travel back and forth between Kyoto and Tokyo while they test the portals. There are some known effects of portal jumping but whether they start to take effect on the first jump or after a certain amount depends on the person. Symptoms include nausea, headaches, dizziness, and a loss of spatial awareness so they may get into people’s spaces, bump into things, miss targets, or get lost easily.
In the meantime, these dataportals need to be tested and Outsiders will be asked to volunteer. Should they agree, the engineers and technicians will explain that they’re going to try a short-distance test first. They still have access to their old base in Kyoto. It was abandoned years ago after a particularly devastating kaiju attack. While they were able to secure most items of importance in their evacuation, it wouldn’t hurt to go back and do another sweep for things that may have been left behind like medical supplies, tools, technology, and food/drink supplies.
Characters will be able to travel back and forth between Kyoto and Tokyo while they test the portals. There are some known effects of portal jumping but whether they start to take effect on the first jump or after a certain amount depends on the person. Symptoms include nausea, headaches, dizziness, and a loss of spatial awareness so they may get into people’s spaces, bump into things, miss targets, or get lost easily.
▶ 004. KYOTO & KAIJU.
Outsiders will be transported to the Old Kyoto Base with a small team of operatives. In terms of structure, the Kyoto Base looks similar to that of Neo Tokyo, with the remnants of a training ground, research labs and dormitories free to explore. Once upon a time, this base was filled with LILITH personnel. What had happened to them, along with all the other residents of Kyoto, is anyone’s guess.
With some work, they’ll be able to kickstart the emergency generators which will be enough to provide the power needed to search parts of the base. Characters can also leave the base and explore what remains of Kyoto. The streets are empty and the city has been abandoned since the attack. The Imperial Palace is still standing, albeit in decrepit conditions from years of neglect, and the once picturesque, historical streets now sit in ruin. Keep searching, and you will see the scars left behind from the attack - monstrous claw marks against a building wall, and forgotten human remains.
With the lack of human interference, Kyoto has become overrun with wild animals such as macaques, deer, foxes and tanuki. A herd of boar-like Kaiju have also taken their place at the top of the ecosystem. This Kaiju, the Yama-Kujira, is of special interest to LILITH.
█ █ █ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET
NAME: Yama-Kujira
HEIGHT: 10 meters (adult), 2 meters (infant)
WEIGHT: 200 kg (adult), 60kg (infant)
CLASS: Piglets are harmless, Adults are a moderate threat
LOCATION: Kyoto, Japan
ABILITIES: The adult Yama-Kujira compensate for their terrible eyesight with a vicious attitude. They will charge at everything and everyone at the slightest disturbance, be it the sound of footsteps or even a bird flapping its wings. They have a keen sense of smell and hearing, and sharp tusks that they use to maul their prey. Fiercely territorial, especially near to their nests. Hates loud noises and the colour red. In groups, they have the ability to cause a minor earthquake by stomping into the ground. The Yama-Kujira piglets, on the other hand, are blind, harmless, docile and do not have tusks. May charge ineffectively to practice their skills and are strong enough to knock a person over. They enjoy fruit, nuts and milk.
WEAKNESS: They are virtually blind and rely on their smell/hearing, so taking those senses out will disorientate them. Otherwise weak to being flipped over and has a soft underbelly. Getting their tusks trapped in something will temporarily immobilize them as well.
EXTRA NOTES: Eats primarily vegetation and local wildlife but the adults will kill anything that moves.
█ █ █ MISSION OBJECTIVE:
✖ Eliminate all adult Yama-Kujira within the area.
✖ Lure in and capture infants to surrender to LILITH.
✖ Bring back Yama-Kujira specimens, alive or dead.
✖ Scavenge for useful technology or supplies from around Kyoto and the Kyoto base.
█ █ █ ATTACHED PHOTO:
With some work, they’ll be able to kickstart the emergency generators which will be enough to provide the power needed to search parts of the base. Characters can also leave the base and explore what remains of Kyoto. The streets are empty and the city has been abandoned since the attack. The Imperial Palace is still standing, albeit in decrepit conditions from years of neglect, and the once picturesque, historical streets now sit in ruin. Keep searching, and you will see the scars left behind from the attack - monstrous claw marks against a building wall, and forgotten human remains.
With the lack of human interference, Kyoto has become overrun with wild animals such as macaques, deer, foxes and tanuki. A herd of boar-like Kaiju have also taken their place at the top of the ecosystem. This Kaiju, the Yama-Kujira, is of special interest to LILITH.
█ █ █ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET
NAME: Yama-Kujira
HEIGHT: 10 meters (adult), 2 meters (infant)
WEIGHT: 200 kg (adult), 60kg (infant)
CLASS: Piglets are harmless, Adults are a moderate threat
LOCATION: Kyoto, Japan
ABILITIES: The adult Yama-Kujira compensate for their terrible eyesight with a vicious attitude. They will charge at everything and everyone at the slightest disturbance, be it the sound of footsteps or even a bird flapping its wings. They have a keen sense of smell and hearing, and sharp tusks that they use to maul their prey. Fiercely territorial, especially near to their nests. Hates loud noises and the colour red. In groups, they have the ability to cause a minor earthquake by stomping into the ground. The Yama-Kujira piglets, on the other hand, are blind, harmless, docile and do not have tusks. May charge ineffectively to practice their skills and are strong enough to knock a person over. They enjoy fruit, nuts and milk.
WEAKNESS: They are virtually blind and rely on their smell/hearing, so taking those senses out will disorientate them. Otherwise weak to being flipped over and has a soft underbelly. Getting their tusks trapped in something will temporarily immobilize them as well.
EXTRA NOTES: Eats primarily vegetation and local wildlife but the adults will kill anything that moves.
█ █ █ MISSION OBJECTIVE:
✖ Eliminate all adult Yama-Kujira within the area.
✖ Lure in and capture infants to surrender to LILITH.
✖ Bring back Yama-Kujira specimens, alive or dead.
✖ Scavenge for useful technology or supplies from around Kyoto and the Kyoto base.
█ █ █ ATTACHED PHOTO:
▶ 005. MAID DAY.
While Outsiders test out the portal technology and the engineers make adjustments to make traveling more stable, the administrators will announce they’ve touched base with other organizations around the world and have begun to process travel documents for everyone.
In the meantime, they will have to help do paperwork which includes repeatedly confirming details like their birthdays, hair color, age, blood types, and so on. They will have to fill out multiple forms again and again for administration, insurance, and passport reasons, as well as reasons that just don’t make sense. The paperwork is endless and it’s a lot to keep track of but everything is due on May 10th. To make matters worse, there is the longest line at the immigration office that does not seem to be moving at all. For some reason, paperwork submission needs to be done in person, even with all the advances in technology.
On the day of the deadline, something bizarre happens. Those with style upgrades should be familiar with LILITH’s state-of-the-art clothing-changing technology. On May 10th, nanobots will engulf some Outsiders and overwrite their clothing, forcing them into a maid outfit (or butler outfit, depending on player preference). Seok Dang’s back from his suspension (is that why he’s been so quiet and nobody has seen him around base?), and he was given the task to encourage all the Outsiders to finish their paperwork.
Outsiders will find themselves dressed in maid costumes until everyone has completed their paperwork, so LILITH is heavily encouraging you to persuade your friends! Once everyone has submitted their paperwork, they’ll be able to uninstall the maid upgrade… but they can keep it as a gift! Those who would like to opt-out can simply have their clothing not be effected, and this prank works with those who have a style upgrade or are in their LILITH given attire (plugsuit or loungewear.)
In the meantime, they will have to help do paperwork which includes repeatedly confirming details like their birthdays, hair color, age, blood types, and so on. They will have to fill out multiple forms again and again for administration, insurance, and passport reasons, as well as reasons that just don’t make sense. The paperwork is endless and it’s a lot to keep track of but everything is due on May 10th. To make matters worse, there is the longest line at the immigration office that does not seem to be moving at all. For some reason, paperwork submission needs to be done in person, even with all the advances in technology.
On the day of the deadline, something bizarre happens. Those with style upgrades should be familiar with LILITH’s state-of-the-art clothing-changing technology. On May 10th, nanobots will engulf some Outsiders and overwrite their clothing, forcing them into a maid outfit (or butler outfit, depending on player preference). Seok Dang’s back from his suspension (is that why he’s been so quiet and nobody has seen him around base?), and he was given the task to encourage all the Outsiders to finish their paperwork.
“I’m back, baby! Daddy’s hoooome!! Did you like the frills? Enjoying them? Everyone say ‘thank you Seokdang-oppaaaaa!’. The Captain says you gotta do your paperwork, and some lazy bastards haven’t turned theirs in yet. Unless you wanna be in that cute lacy skirt forever, let’s encourage everyone to do their homework, okay? Well, if you guys decide to just stay like this forever, I ain’t complaining. It’s pretty easy on the eyes. Next time, maybe I'll put you hot kittens in some tight leather. Who knows!”
Outsiders will find themselves dressed in maid costumes until everyone has completed their paperwork, so LILITH is heavily encouraging you to persuade your friends! Once everyone has submitted their paperwork, they’ll be able to uninstall the maid upgrade… but they can keep it as a gift! Those who would like to opt-out can simply have their clothing not be effected, and this prank works with those who have a style upgrade or are in their LILITH given attire (plugsuit or loungewear.)
▶ 006. AFTERWORD.
Welcome to our fourth TDM! All TDM threads are game canon; characters who don't app will be glitched out of this world. As TDM will act as the event, existing characters are heavily encouraged to participate. We encourage this format for top levels: CHARACTER | CANON | CURRENT / NEW CHARACTER. '
There are currently 16 available player slots. New players are welcome to use this TDM to get samples for when APPLICATIONS open.
None of the prompts suit your fancy? Feel free to check out our main base and locations page and make up your own prompts!
Use the code provided in the ARRIVAL prompt if you'd like to participate in the ice breaker and place it in your top level along with your other prompts. Anything such as civilian name or username can be marked as UNDECIDED if you're unsure of what you'd like your character to have for now. Though it says 'Orientation', existing characters can still participate in the ice-breaker.
Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 reward points each and will count towards May AC.
There are currently 16 available player slots. New players are welcome to use this TDM to get samples for when APPLICATIONS open.
None of the prompts suit your fancy? Feel free to check out our main base and locations page and make up your own prompts!
Use the code provided in the ARRIVAL prompt if you'd like to participate in the ice breaker and place it in your top level along with your other prompts. Anything such as civilian name or username can be marked as UNDECIDED if you're unsure of what you'd like your character to have for now. Though it says 'Orientation', existing characters can still participate in the ice-breaker.
Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 reward points each and will count towards May AC.
TDM #4 BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)
1. ARRIVAL PROMPT: Newcomers arrive with ocular and brain implants and told a breakdown of the premise with an icebreaker orientation to fill out. Their first cafeteria meal is crab onigiri & ginger salad. Newcomers are placed in gray loungewear while they are being sorted into teams.
2. TOKYO DISNEYLAND CLEAN UP: Outsiders are sent back to Tokyo Disney to gather resources from the Yamadenki attack. Outsiders may wear a sanitation suit or use gloves. Some rides have residual energy should anyone want to try and take them for a spin.
3. DATAPORTAL TESTING: Resources gained from the Yamadenki creature have supplied LILITH with enough energy to use the dataportal to teleport outsiders to a former base location in Kyoto. Using the dataportal may give Outsiders limited side effects.
4. KYOTO & KAIJU: In lieu of a Simulation in Seok Dang's absence, Outsiders who teleport to Kyoto will be given the task to fight and clear out the Yama-Kujira, a boar like creature.
5. MAID DAY: Outsiders must fill out repetitive paperwork, which foreshadows travel in the future, and threatening not to will result in a forced maid outfit, courtesy of Seok Dang and his return.
SACHIYUKI TOKINAGA | AFTER GOD | NEW PLAYER
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Civilian Identity: Saiki Morinaga
Age: 28
Species: Human
Origin: Tokyo, Japan (c.2021)
What is your fantasy? Hmm... a godless world? Oh but I shouldn't call that a fantasy or else it'll never happen! Wait, the way I phrased that sounds bad!! Hold on—
No. Yes, I mean -- wow, this is fantastic for canteen food. Anyway, this isn't any good for my ID to be so crass and unprofessional! [ The AI abandons him, because that's the neat thing about being digital. You can just turn off at any time. ] Synthia? Miss Synthia??
[ ...He slumps a little, all defeated-like. And then he spots you, someone who is hopefully nice, and straightens like a board. ]
Hello! I just woke up, could I trouble you to guide me around this place a little bit?
Wow. The last two centuries haven't been kind to Disneyland... or Disney Sea either, by the looks of it.
[ Concern... but he's ready to work. He would wipe some sweat off his forehead because these suits are so bulky, but he cannot. Grief. He considers the corpses and the lab. ]
Would you accompany me to go get some of these samples that they're asking us to retrieve? I'm not very strong, so if something comes up, I could be in trouble.
I could... maybe look at those animalian things, but I -- eugh, I'd rather avoid all the bodies, if you don't mind...
Ah... so it's not just Tokyo, but it's spread throughout the entirety of Japan...
[ That's not great. He flips over the papers, reading all the info available on the Yama-Kujira. ]
We don't have to kill them, if I'm understanding this right? Their behaviours are pretty thoroughly listed... I'm sure we can figure out a plan without anybody getting hurt.
[ The paperwork process is going really well. He sighs and comes back with a file full of documents and sits down, perhaps besides you, slouching in barely restrained despair. ]
What happened to efficient paperwork? The bureaucracy is here is nightmarish... I thought it was bad enough trying to open a bank account at the Institute so I could get paid...
[ ...
Either you can chat with him here, or you can be witness to whatever happens next, is that he gets put in a pink maid dress right before god and everyone, complete with cat-ears. He listens to the transmission with trepidation, affront... fear. After which he will be at the front desk prostrating himself before the clerk in a voice that barely skirts under the line of indoor voice, but is full-on screaming otherwise. In said outfit. ]
PLEASE I HAVE EVERYTHING READY AND CHECKED EVERYTHING THREE TIMES OVER I WILL PAY EXTRA FOR THE PROCESS TO BE EXPEDITED. YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND, MY PANTS ARE BEING HELD HOSTAGE NEXT. MA'AM? MA'AM???
[ She gone. It's her lunch break. Tokinaga is currently trying to face the reality of Seokdang-oppa forever. ]
003, boar hunt
It's different seeing it in person.
(Before, they'd only had simulations that showed what the rest of Japan could look like. Seeing it now makes everything feel more real.)
Are you worried about them?
(The kaiju? Why else would they consider not hurting them?)
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They're just acting as animals do. It's only natural that the parent would be protective of its child...
[ So yes, he feels bad about the idea of needing to slaughter these boars because they're doing what's natural. Even if he understands the necessity. ]
And live specimens are just as handy anyway! There's a lot of people dispatched today.
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(He's moved, really, but he won't let it deter him. They have an assignment and if he has to be the mean one here, he'll settle into the role,)
There are things that are hard to come by even in the city.
(He's leading with this,)
These are yama-kujira are just wild boar, aren't they? I wonder if they can be eaten.
(He wonders if they're bringing them back for food supplies.)
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[ Ah. This is that type of person, or Tokinaga just kind of has to assume right now because he knows nothing about this guy. ]
Haha, maybe! Although boar isn't typically eaten in the urban cities anymore. It's hard to find boar meat outside of specialty restaurants or importing them from someplace else.
[ He can sympathise with animals but he also understands some animals are extremely edible. ]
Although if it's for eating, then it's even more important that it's done in a way that stresses out the animal the least amount possible. For safety reasons, and also because stress can make meat taste worse and go bad quicker.
[ So it works out (?) ]
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This world is so bright and modern, it's surprising to see them fall back on such old ways again.
(But if eating boar and scavenging for food had helped their ancestors live then surely it'll help them in this era, too. He crosses his arms and listens to Tokinaga explain and make his case, though. Nodding along, he tilts his head to the side ever so slightly and smiles,)
Are you some sort of butcher?
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[ hi yes hello, maybe you didn't mean to speak to doric — and you wouldn't be blamed, she'd been slunkily sulking (sulkily slunking?) in the fringes of all this since she got here, shoulders hunched and arms folded tight. everything about her stance and her expression screams DO NOT WANT, but if it makes you feel any better it'a nothing personal.
in fact, she looks mildly more approachable upon hearing this man doesn't seem so eager to fight. ]
This whole thing reeks.
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It does. But it is for the survival and preserverance of humanity, isn't it?
[ Surely, he can afford to choose a little though. ]
I'm ready to do my best for that much...
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Who decides who gets to live over the other?
[ it's mostly rhetorical, in the sense she doesn't expect the man to have an actual answer for her. no one ever seems to have one that would satisfy her, anyway. ]
What do you plan to do with the yama-kujira?
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Something about the words causes him to freeze and glance briefly over at Doric with an absolutely harrowed look... but it's brief, and he clears his throat softly. Returning to the brief. ]
We should all do what we can as individuals. As for me, I actually work as a veterinarian, so if I could study the creatures and offer any finer insight to their behaviour and patterns...
[ Wouldn't that be nice? ]
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Um. Well, I wouldn't call myself strong either, but I'm sure between the two of us we can manage just fine.
[She imparts a bright smile, which is muted by the matte window of the suit. But it's quite genuine nonetheless. Rosamund pats the other fellow's shoulder, nodding within the helmet.]
But don't you worry about the bodies, that part I've got some experience with.
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But I couldn't just make you do that on your own!
[ That would be irresponsible...! And also, he'd feel so rotten because it's not like he doesn't have 'experience with bodies' either. What kind of guy would he be to shove it onto someone like her. ]
I'll go, I'll just... uh... I won't look at them too close.
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Until now. How unfortunate of this fellow... Ratio isn't nice, likewise he isn't familiar with the place. ]
Consider first finishing your meal to regain your strength before taking a tour.
[ Yes, he's wearing his alabaster bust. ]
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He does have one concern, and it's wondering how Ratio breathes in that, but who is he to question this since the guy seems untroubled. ]
Oh, yes! Of course...
[ That's reasonable enough. He just chomps down on this onigiri and has his soup. It's very nutritionally balanced.
And he totters away to return his tray... before tottering right back here and bowing for a polite greet right back at him. ]
I'm Sachiyuki Tokinaga!
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Ah, of course. I'd be glad to. Was there something in particular you were looking for?
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[ Which is so crazy, but whatever they did to him, it's made him a lot less resistant than he reasonably would be at such an utterly absurd concept. At least he's sort-of familiar already with the rest of it... ]
Even a quick explanation or tour of the facility would be helpful. I'll buy you lunch as thanks, if that works?
[ He may only have SIXTY-SIX DOLLARS but he can make it work. ]
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[He waves off the idea of payment.]
I appreciate it, but it's not necessary. I arrived among the first group here, five months ago, and I'm glad to impart whatever I can to help out newcomers. I can answer questions, or we can take a tour, whichever you prefer. Though we mostly only have access to the second floor of the base.
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[ That's kind of a lot to try to wrap his head around, but he's already in another era as it is. So why not. His brows furrow in a concerned way more at the idea that this fellow's been here over a third of a year already. ]
If you're willing to give me the tour, I'd be really grateful. And maybe if there's a wardrobe anywhere?
[ He's in the lounge wear... the plug suit is a bit too much for him. If Raidou starts walking, Tokinaga will follow. ]
If I was scouted properly I wouldn't... I mean, I'm all for saving humanity and Japan of course, they didn't need to kidnap me. [ A little helplessly, but what can you do. ] Are they really that short of staff here? What do you know about these kaiju?
[ WAIT. ]
-- My name is Sachiyuki Tokinaga, also!
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She's gone about her way towards the drink area when she's suddenly waved down. Tray in hand, this elf-girl in grey loungewear turns to address him. ]
Oh... Sure, no problem. [ Orientation can be disorienting. A high-fantasy elf knows that better than anyone.
She walks over and slides her tray onto the table. ]
Actually, were you talking with the AI about the food by any chance?
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If it helps he probably doesn't have the face covering, I am just lazy to get a paid and up more icons rn and these are all I have on hand. He does have the eyepatch still. And is in lounge wear. ]
Just a little. I was complimenting the tray -- it's a bit unique, but quite good for base food. At least in my opinion.
[ Or maybe it's just that he isn't too picky, but food is food! He has to eat to stay functional. ]
My name is Sachiyuki Tokinaga. It's nice to meet you, miss?
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[ luckily for tokinaga, he has a valiant bodyguard here who can help him! just kidding, it's a scrawny teenager who looks like he hasn't slept in 16 years. he's got a little red bird on his shoulder. i assume you know flapjack from superhell. ]
[ but he does give tokinaga a skeptical look. how did this guy get recruited if he can't even fight? gosh. ]
Fine. I can handle the battle. You bring back what we need. We have a deal?
[ he's definitely being judged by a teen right now i'm sorry ]
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It was supposed to make it big as a very popular resort and entertainment facility originating from the United States... but given a majority of Tokyo is now a no-enter zone where I'm from, it's lost that dream. It's only natural that it'd end up becoming such a wreck with no use and no maintenance.
[ He just smiles a bit anyway though. It's fine being judged by a teenager is fine. He has no standards. ]
I won't make you do everything of course! I'd just feel better with someone coming with.
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What happened? To your Tock-yo? [ pardon him while he struggles a bit with pronunciation. as they're presumably getting all dressed up to faito ]
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It's a bit of a long story... but I can't deny the situation here is -- it's not exactly all too hard to swallow.
[ This world where mankind exists only in a few last bastions, and massive animalian kaiju have taken over the land... it's not only a fairly common staple of Japanese fiction, but it's also eerily close to his world's coming reality. ]
You said you know how to fight...? How come?
[ What's going on in your world, bud? ]
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