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TDM #5
TEST DRIVE & SIMULATION #5
▶ 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.
While there would normally be a meal available for them in the cafeteria, this doesn’t seem to be the case this time. Robots working within the cafeteria will instead be handing out food ration bars to each Outsider. They are dense with calories and nutrition, but taste a bit like sawdust.
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 darkest fear?
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.
While there would normally be a meal available for them in the cafeteria, this doesn’t seem to be the case this time. Robots working within the cafeteria will instead be handing out food ration bars to each Outsider. They are dense with calories and nutrition, but taste a bit like sawdust.
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. THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.
Existing Outsiders will receive a call to report to the data portal within Las Vegas. They’ve done their parts helping to take down the worm kaiju and assisting with the clean up of the city. LILITH’s army of cleaner drones can take the rest from here. It’s been a physically and emotionally draining mission for everyone, and it’s time to head home. The beaming back to Neo Tokyo will go rather smoothly for the most part (and yes, holding someone’s hand through it still helps), but upon arrival, Outsiders might be struck with a splitting headache, nausea and vertigo. They might need an hour or so to recuperate, which they can do in their rooms or the sick bay.
New and fresh Outsiders will be given the task to take care of their seniors as they recuperate. Make sure they have water and food (even if it’s terrible ration bars). Give them a massage, or cheer them up because they’ve had such a difficult mission! It’s a great way to build bonds and get to know your teammates. Ask them what happened in Vegas! They’ll be more than happy to tell you.
New and fresh Outsiders will be given the task to take care of their seniors as they recuperate. Make sure they have water and food (even if it’s terrible ration bars). Give them a massage, or cheer them up because they’ve had such a difficult mission! It’s a great way to build bonds and get to know your teammates. Ask them what happened in Vegas! They’ll be more than happy to tell you.
▶ 003. TOO HOT TO HANDLE.
One thing Outsiders will notice immediately upon stepping foot in the Neo Tokyo base is that it is hot. Did someone forget to turn on the air conditioning? The rest of Neo Tokyo doesn’t seem to be any better. With summer approaching, the city has been hit with a heatwave, and it doesn’t help that the heat is interfering with the city’s power generators. This means that not only is it hot, but notices are popping up within everyone’s implants to be mindful of how much electricity they are using. Blackouts appear to be happening all over the base and the city. Electricity is being rationed, and when residents exceed it, it’s cut off.
This is having a devastating impact on the people of Neo Tokyo. The fact that it’s hot and there isn’t much air conditioning is one thing. Hospitals are also struggling from an influx of patients being admitted due to heat stroke, dehydration and severe sunburns. Fires are breaking out more often in the heat and this is only making things worse.
On top of it all, restaurants and stores have been greatly impacted by the electricity rations. Refrigerators and freezers are not working, so food storage is a problem and fresh ingredients are going bad. Restaurants are desperate to sell off what remains of their stock before it spoils. LILITH has been giving out food ration bars and non-perishable meals (such as canned food) and it’s been keeping the people from starving, but their subpar taste doesn’t seem to help the morale one bit.
While LILITH knows that older Outsiders have just had a difficult mission, there’s no choice but to activate them once again. A mission brief will pop up in everyone’s implants:
While things aren’t looking too great, the Neo Tokyo Meteorological Agency is promising that temperatures will go down when the rainy season comes along. There hasn’t been much rain recently, however …
This is having a devastating impact on the people of Neo Tokyo. The fact that it’s hot and there isn’t much air conditioning is one thing. Hospitals are also struggling from an influx of patients being admitted due to heat stroke, dehydration and severe sunburns. Fires are breaking out more often in the heat and this is only making things worse.
On top of it all, restaurants and stores have been greatly impacted by the electricity rations. Refrigerators and freezers are not working, so food storage is a problem and fresh ingredients are going bad. Restaurants are desperate to sell off what remains of their stock before it spoils. LILITH has been giving out food ration bars and non-perishable meals (such as canned food) and it’s been keeping the people from starving, but their subpar taste doesn’t seem to help the morale one bit.
While LILITH knows that older Outsiders have just had a difficult mission, there’s no choice but to activate them once again. A mission brief will pop up in everyone’s implants:
█ █ █ MISSION OBJECTIVE:
✖Contain heat-wave related fires and conduct rescue operations
✖Assist hospitals to care for the influx of patients while they may not have the power to use their medical equipment
✖Distribute water and food rations to citizens in need
✖Assist restaurants and supermarkets to salvage their food supplies as far as possible
While things aren’t looking too great, the Neo Tokyo Meteorological Agency is promising that temperatures will go down when the rainy season comes along. There hasn’t been much rain recently, however …
▶ 004. WELCOME TO OKINAWA.
After a few days of continued efforts to support the people of Neo Tokyo, things seem to have calmed down. LILITH has fired up some backup generators that are able to power the hospital and essential services, most of the fires have been contained, and the hospital has been able to get its patient load under control. LILITH has stepped in to further support the city, with their drones working hard to hand out supplies and provide medical aid. Restaurants continue to struggle, but nobody is starving, and LILITH is working hard to get the power back in operation.
On July 5th, there is a message from Captain Yamakawa:
Departure is set at 1100hrs, and Outsiders will be provided a water bottle and some sunscreen. Once they step through the data portal, they will be met with soft sand, the hot sun, and clear, beautiful waves - Welcome to Okinawa! Specifically, Outsiders will find themselves in Emerald Beach. While the water is pristine, the first thing Outsiders might notice is that there are unnaturally large coconut crabs all over the shoreline; with the majority of them the size of a large dog, and the largest of them about the size of a car.
Nearby to the beach, there are many abandoned fruit farms (such as watermelon, dragon fruits, mango and pineapples) that may have fresh produce for Outsiders to harvest. With how the rift changes the environment, some of these fruits have grown humongous in size. On top of that, the water appears to be cleaner than that found in Tokyo Bay. There are fish still swimming in it, and while some of these fish appear to have mutated, they do not appear inedible.
This is probably what Captain Yamakawa means by ‘supplies’.
On July 5th, there is a message from Captain Yamakawa:
“My Angels of LILITH. You may be at ease now. Our dedicated staff will take over from here. It’s been a difficult month for us all. To show appreciation for your efforts, we have organized a company trip to allow you the appropriate rest and relaxation. We do ask that you gather some supplies since food is short in Neo Tokyo, but that should be an easy task for our talented workforce. Please report to the data portals for departure at once."
Departure is set at 1100hrs, and Outsiders will be provided a water bottle and some sunscreen. Once they step through the data portal, they will be met with soft sand, the hot sun, and clear, beautiful waves - Welcome to Okinawa! Specifically, Outsiders will find themselves in Emerald Beach. While the water is pristine, the first thing Outsiders might notice is that there are unnaturally large coconut crabs all over the shoreline; with the majority of them the size of a large dog, and the largest of them about the size of a car.
Nearby to the beach, there are many abandoned fruit farms (such as watermelon, dragon fruits, mango and pineapples) that may have fresh produce for Outsiders to harvest. With how the rift changes the environment, some of these fruits have grown humongous in size. On top of that, the water appears to be cleaner than that found in Tokyo Bay. There are fish still swimming in it, and while some of these fish appear to have mutated, they do not appear inedible.
This is probably what Captain Yamakawa means by ‘supplies’.
█ █ █ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET
NAME: Coconut Crab
SIZE: 24 inches (size of a large dog) to about 5 meters (size of a car)
CLASS: Mild threat
LOCATION: Shoreline, ocean, forests
ABILITIES: Razor-sharp pincers with formidable gripping force - once it grips on to something, it is difficult to break free. Very hard shell that would take effort to crack.
WEAKNESS: Poor eyesight and hearing. Helpless if you tie them up. Becomes stunned with a knock to the head.
EXTRA NOTES: Apparently very delicious.
█ █ █ MISSION OBJECTIVE:
✖ Hunt and capture coconut crabs. Alive is preferable for the best quality meat.
✖ Harvest fresh fruit
█ █ █ ATTACHED PHOTO:
▶ 005. THIS IS A VACATION WE PROMISE.
“Are they seriously making you guys work on your vacation?! This is why we can’t leave everything up to that stiff-ass commander. This should be our beach episode! Don’t worry, your daddy Seok Dang’s got you. Take a crab, take whatever you want, have a damn barbeque! Lie on the beach until your tan comes in. Get nude! Let’s get this party started!”
(LILITH would highly discourage anyone from actually taking off their clothes.) Following Seok Dang’s message, outsiders will notice a pop-up appearing in their eyes, prompting them to accept an outfit upgrade. If accepted, they will find themselves in beach-appropriate attire (player’s choice) using LILITH’s Style Upgrade technology.
Despite Seok Dang’s bid for a party, Outsiders will have to make their own fun in this abandoned beach. They are free to do as they like, whether it’s having a swim, lying in the sand, playing a game of volleyball with an old ball that happens to be lying around, or cracking open a watermelon to share. He does try to encourage things along by sending a few gifts. Through the data portal, several drones will emerge and drop off portable grills, boomboxes, and alcohol from his private stash. For some reason he’s also unleashed a robot that is insistent on challenging Outsiders to a watermelon slicing competition. It looks like he’s serious about this beach episode …
Outsiders may travel between Okinawa and Neo Tokyo throughout the few days using the data portals. There are no resorts in operation in Okinawa, but should they choose to stay near the beach, they may set up a camp or sleep in an abandoned house or hotel.
▶ 006. AFTERWORD.
Welcome to our fifth 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 13 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! (Note that Las Vegas is currently being rebuilt and will be made available to visit sometime next month.)
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.
For oldbies: for a job well done after the last kaiju mission, 250,000,000 KRYPTOS (~1700 USD) will be deposited into everyone's account. And to our kaiju MVPs: we haven't forgotten you! Those characters will get their due recognition next event. :)
Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 reward points each and will count towards July AC.
There are currently 13 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! (Note that Las Vegas is currently being rebuilt and will be made available to visit sometime next month.)
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.
For oldbies: for a job well done after the last kaiju mission, 250,000,000 KRYPTOS (~1700 USD) will be deposited into everyone's account. And to our kaiju MVPs: we haven't forgotten you! Those characters will get their due recognition next event. :)
Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 reward points each and will count towards July AC.
TDM #5 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 food ration bars. Newcomers are placed in gray loungewear while they are being sorted into teams.
2. THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Senior Outsiders return from Las Vegas via the data portal and will experience side effects such as dizziness, nausea and headaches. Newer Outsiders are tasked with taking care of their senpai.
3. TOO HOT TO HANDLE: There is a heatwave and that's messed up the power grid, leading to a city-wide electricity ration. Hospitals are struggling, fires are breaking out and black outs are happening all over the city. Restaurants are struggling to store their food so there there is a shortage of fresh food. Outsiders are tasked with assisting the hospitals, containing any fires, distributing rations to citizens and assisting restaurants to salvage their supplies.
4. WELCOME TO OKINAWA: With the chaos in the city now under control, LILITH has sent all Outsiders on a vacation to a beach in Okinawa. The caveat is that they will need to gather food supplies. These supplies come in the form of a coconut crab kaiju, fresh fruit and fish.
5. THIS IS A VACATION WE PROMISE: Seok Dang is eager to get this beach party starter. He's updated the implants, allowing all Outsiders to swap into beach-appropriate attire using LILITH's Style Upgrade technology. He's airdropped portable grills, music players and alcohol for Outsiders to enjoy. There is also a robot challenging people to watermelon slicing competitions. Outsiders can do whatever they want to relax at the beach.
OKINAWA 2
The only thing he's seen of slight concern is a flash out in the water earlier, as if something glowing crested the waves and was gone. Nothing else despite keeping an eye on the spot. It flushed a few crabs towards the shore, but ultimately Bakugo chalked it up to an ocean-faring predator that decided to come to the shallows for a moment.
All of that, however... gets chucked out the window as he stares at the creature on the sand not too far from him. Having just returned from a brief scout around the area, Bakugo completely missed A FUCKING GIANT ASS LIZARD!! That's insulting on its own, but this isn't just any lizard. There's zero ability for any Japanese boy to mistake those dorsal spines. This is unmistakably, the one and only-]
Godzillo?!
[Yes, that is in fact a Pro Hero from his world. Sans his costume.]
I am so glad for this you don't even know
Much like a large dog or cat Godzilla doesn't really get up from his comfy position, he just picks his head and chest up with a grunt, arms folded nestle under him. Recognition flashes, he's met this one before! They worked together in the fires. He certainly has a unique way of pronouncing Godzilla's name but it's close enough.]
Louder Spiked-fur. It is good to meet again.
[ That could be an insult if it wasn't so earnestly polite. ]
Haha he's a legend!
Bakugo narrows his eyes when the kaiju lifts his head, still wavering between admiration and wariness. Just because this thing looks like Godzillo and/or Gojira, doesn't mean he's the real thing. Not confirmed yet at least. But is he? Something might've happened in the kidnapping. FUCK YES IT'S KIDNAPPING!! FIGHT HIM!!]
Huh?
[Who the fuck is Louder Spiked-fur- WhAT?!]
I've never met you in my life! I just saw you at I-Island!
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You know me. Surprising.
[ He straightens up a bit more, staring intently, tail unfurling from around his body to stay eagerly. Like a happy dog or cat deciding on pouncing ]
I do not know most names small ones give places. Which island? The one where your kind docks their metal vessels? Where they tried to raise the Rival? Or was it the one that almost frozen?
[ He is SO excited and going to be so let down. How could you do this you absolute villain? ]
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And he can talk like Gojira. That's strange as fuck.]
I know a version of you.
[Gonna be flat honest with that. Bakugo narrows his eyes as the kaiju shifts more, body rising and tail moving. Yeah, definitely similar elements of the one he knows, but not entirely the same.]
You wouldn't know. You weren't the one there. [But having some want to explain at least-] I-Island is an artificial moving island made so scientists can peacefully research together. A Pro Hero with powers like yours was there for the exhibition.
[Perhaps there's something similar in this guy's work?
HE'S NOT SOME DAMN VILLAIN, DAMMIT!!]
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Crushing disappointment. The more Bakugo talks the clearer it is that this is not what he thought. None of these terms are familiar, there is no other. Just a pale imitation, a pretender. He can't even muster up the effort to be angry at that idea, it's just tiresome. ]
None of this is known to me. [He lets out a sound that could only be the grumbling sigh of a large lizard, flopping back down to his laying position. The wind getting taken solidly out of his sails is a new and exhausting feeling. He's not a fan. ] Apologies Louder Spiked-fur, this is the second time I've misunderstood your words.
[ Look at him, you made him sad. This is the worst thing to happen to Godzilla since the years 2004 through 2014. ]
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Meaning Bakugo notices when all that seems to disappear with his comments. Damn, he's not apologizing for bringing your hopes and dreams into the crushing ocean of reality, King of All Monsters. Not that he's going to call Godzillo a "pretender" when it comes to his role as a hero. Certainly isn't a real kaiju, but he makes use of the strength and abilities of one well enough.]
That's what I just said! [Dammit, don't just lie there looking like the most un-magnificent Gojira having a bad day pout! It's almost laughable, if it weren't kind of pathetic at the same time. Bakugo makes a slight face when the kaiju apologizes to him. Seriously? Was this how Can't-Ya-See? Kid felt when Endeavor didn't act like he expected Endeavor to?
Ugh. He just downed the King of All Monsters.] What the hell are you so down about?
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I am down because it is comfortable in the sand. Though I can stand if you'd rather we converse that way, I do not mind.
[ He is struggling out here with slang okay please be patient. ]
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... I meant what the fuck are you upset about?! [Right, just randomly expect the King of Monsters to understand human slang. Bakugo's mentally facepalming, but not out of embarrassment. More vexation.]
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Ah. That.
[ He bellows, annoyed, exasperated, a little of a lot of things. Complete with a flick of his tail and lines of smoke coming from his nostrils. Frustrated as he is though he's not about to lie, the source of his melancholy isn't shameful in his opinion. ]
For a moment it sounded like we might have shared a home from different times. No other has recognized my true self yet, the chance seemed high. [ He raises his shoulders and drops them. Slang is baffling but he's getting the hang of body language, Godzilla just shrugged. ] It was an exciting thought, I let it get the better of me, acted like a hatchling. It was... unseemly? Yes, that word feels right. This is why I am upset, as you put it. I should control myself better.
[ Granted usually when he loses control of his emotions it's to go into a blinded feral rage. So yay, progress! ]
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He has a lot of questions, though tenses up when the kaiju abruptly bellows.] Oy! Shut up! You wanna give everyone a heart attack?! [All he did was point out a fucking clarification! Bakugo scowls at the kaiju once he settles down.]
We're both from Japan. [Well, as much as Gojira is "from" Japan in any world.] But from different worlds. In my world, you're a legend. [It's out of pure lingering respect that he doesn't flat out say Godzilla's a made-up monster from a kaiju franchise.] There's even a Pro Hero whose powers emulate yours.
[Bakugo knows that won't mollify all the feelings, but they do share a "home" of sorts.]
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Pro Hero, you keep using these words. They are your world's protectors?
[ Give the dinosaur some credit, he's figuring out context clues. ]
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Aa. They're people who use their Quirks to help others. Heroes focus on rescue, evacuation, and fighting in order to protect people from disasters and villains.
[Though that's not to say plenty of heroes end up with mundane tasks.]
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And you are one of them. [ It's not a question, he's seen Bakugo work. The dots are all starting to connect here. ] The displays you wear, the, hmm... Clothing, yes? Are those to declare rank amongst your packs or are they a mating display?
[ oh boy now someone gets to explain super-hero costumes to him. ]
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Aa. I've wanted to be a hero since I was a little kid. [Godzilla makes an informed assumption and Bakugo responds with a calmer respect in his answer. This version of the kaiju's pretty intelligent.
Uuuuntil he drops that assumption.] WHAT?! MATING DISPLAY?! [That is the worst
bestcomparison to a hero costume he's ever heard!!] Hell no! It's to make villains shit themselves as soon as they see me!no subject
Ah, an intimidation display. I understand. [ Godzilla briefly shows off his own. The neon pink flashes from his spines, his eyes, his slightly parted mouth. Once it's done he's nodding in appreciation. ]
We have something in common, Spiked-Fur. I too have felt the call to protect since I was a hatchling. It is tireless work, although rewarding in its way.
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You better! Don't sa- [All that volume abruptly shuts off as Bakugo pauses, mouth half-slack when Godzilla's spine light up, along with his eyes and the interior of his mouth. Yeah, despite the angry furrow of his brow, those red eyes are staring in a boyish sense of awe and curiosity. Intimidated? Fuck no! Fascinated? Hell yes!]
Do a breath blast.
[He's even gonna ignore that "Spiked-Fur" nickname for a second. There's something WAY more interesting here all of a sudden. Talk about protection and duties later.
Breath Blast.]
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ary films; copyright 2014in his world, clearly he just wants to witness the power he's heard so much about for himself. So Godzilla pushes himself up with a grunt, raising himself to his feet, standing straight, tall, and proud. He can't help but show off a little, shaking his body to clear the sand away, flicking his tail behind him to crack the air.He turns to face to the side, keeping Bakugo firmly out of the line of fire. The lights come back to Godzilla's spines and this time they're accompanied by a low, slowly building hum coming from his very core. Instead of a flash it's a build-up, starting at the top of his tail, traveling upwards slowly, then increasing in speed as the hum grows louder and faster. Once it's to his head there's smoke and light bellowing from his gills, mouth, and nostrils alike.
Opening his mouth unleashes a crack of pressure and a beam of flaming pink light. He directs it at the ground directly in front of him, then tilts his head forward to move the beam out. Sand goes flying and the ground sizzles as the beam does its work, coming to a stop at about the distance a pitcher's mound sits from the batter. The kaiju king holds the attack there for as long as he can, then closes his maw with a snap. The final focal point of the blast is just a little bit on the, turned half into glass side, but it's nowhere near to the degree he'd be able to usually.
He lets out a snort and smacks his tail against the ground with a loud thump. This is the first time he's really cut loose since awakening, it is nowhere near what he'd like it to be. Already he feels his core is drained of energy to the point it would be halfway through one of his normal fights. A mental note is going up to be sparing with his blasts.
Of course being the proud thing that he is Godzilla doesn't voice that outloud. Instead he turns back to look at Bakugo, smoke still trailing from his nostrils, mouth parting to show his teeth in what passes for a smile on that saurian face of his. ]
There.
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Shoot him a fucking beam!
Damn he's glad he doesn't have to wrestle this lizard into doing what he wants. A display of power? Yep! There's no one around that's gonna be bothered by it, the crabs aren't going to vanish, no buildings blown up by the shoot, there's a whole fucking ocean out there to blast without harm. It's a perfect time and place to blast it off! And yeah, he definitely wants to see what Godzilla can do from up close. Is it gonna be like Godzillo's breath blast? Or similar to what he's seen in the films?
As the kaiju gets up, Bakugo takes a step back to keep out of the blast zone. This close, it's obvious the other Outsider kept some of his height. He's not 30 stories tall, but enough to him that he's well over most people. That crack of a tail jerks his attention to it, but only for a moment, because then he's right back to looking at the guy's mouth. Lets see it.
Red eyes race up Godzilla's spines, trying to keep with the energy and light charging through them. Fuck, he'd recognize that hum anywhere. Bakugo's also taking mental notes, from the sound to the time it takes for that charge to complete to the visual cues for its powering and readiness. Smoke, light, seriously looks like the kaiju's head's about to explode...
HA!! HE DID IT!! A stupid crazy grin splits his face open, looking one part villainous in delight, one part pure boyish elation. It's pink rather than the usual blue or greenish, but somehow that's weirdly cooler? Slamming into the ground, turning the sand to partial glass as the beam sweeps from the shore out to the water. Just shy of it, sea foam bubbling and evaporating into steam as the concentrated power builds up a mound before everything ends with a snap. Is it full power? Hell no! But-]
Fucking awesome.
[It's very rare for Bakugo to express any kind of compliment or praise to someone who doesn't hard earn it. But in this case, it's fucking Godzilla. There's a bit of a pass given here. He scans over the wake of the kaiju's breath blast. Powerful. Certainly going to grow in strength the longer he's here. Heh, people back home are gonna be jealous as fuck that he got to team up with the King of Kaiju.]
Everyone's powers are dampened when they get here. You'll get them back over time if you work at them.
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Big, toothy open mawed smile. He's doing his best here. ]
Then work at them I shall. The more strength I regain the greater assistance I shall be to my new packmates.
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Lizard smile. Bakugo smirks despite himself as he surveys the residue of that powerful blast. Yeah, he's gonna be a huge asset in other kaiju fights. Godzilla's intimidating smile is just fine. Bakugo's best friend back home has shark teeth.]
You can train in the simulator or against another Outsider in some areas of the city.
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Godzilla's tail twitches while he tilts his head to the side, resembling an overtly scaly cat. ]
The city might prove even more beneficial than this "simulator" I have been told of. Leaving LILITH's lair causes the form-changing technology to activate. I am not at my fighting best in human shape as you have seen, it would be wise to eliminate that short-coming.
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...and now he has this ungodly urge to pet the goddamn King of Monsters. It's your fault for acting catty!]
You mean you wanna learn martial arts?
[Granted, Bakugo's never going to say no to someone addressing their weaknesses. But training out in the city requires them to go to a disaster zone or the city perimeter. The residents don't want a false alarm of a kaiju attack just because two powerful Outsiders decided to throw down in the park.]
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I believe so. Perhaps even the usage of, ugh. [ Yes he just made a disgusted noise, if he knew how to spit he probably would. He hates what he's about to say so, so very much, but it might prove necessary. Even if it is the kind of thing the damned ape would rely on. ] Weapons. I can not always count on having tooth and claw here.
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Bakugo arches a brow when that grunt of disgust interrupts.]
When the hell would you need a weapon where you can't use your teeth or claws?
[One, if Godzilla's in a battle, no one's going to give a shit if he doffs his human glamor. Two, if he can't use his teeth or claws due to being bound up, a weapon's not going to help.]
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