KAIJU FIGHT #2

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KAIJU FIGHT #2

CONTENT WARNINGS: electrophobia, body horror, death/injury, gore, violence.

▶ 001. IT'S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL

On the 1st of April, Outsiders will be rudely awakened by the sudden voice of Captain Yamakawa:

"Angels of Lilith. I require your immediate attention. Through your efforts at extracting information from our captives, and intel collected by our intelligence team, we have located the culprits who have stolen our specimens and are conducting illegal experiments. Your mission briefing will arrive shortly. Take caution, however. The Neo Tokyo Meteorological Agency is reporting strange abnormalities in their readings. We will look further into this. For now, stay sharp and be prepared."

The alarm will sound in the base, urging all Outsiders to suit up, bring their weapons and get ready for the mission. A location pin will then be downloaded into their implant, along with an associated mission briefing. The location will lead to an abandoned amusement park that might be familiar to some - Tokyo Disneyland. The brief will report that according to intel, there is an unauthorized research facility hidden within the premises. Outsiders are to locate it, storm it, and seize any lab specimens they can find.

To get to the theme park, characters will be able to take trains to the edge of Neo Tokyo where they can then be transported by armored trucks through what remains of old roads. Eventually, when the terrain becomes too destroyed and overgrown with brush, they’ll have to travel by foot the rest of the way. However, they will have to be careful because it looks like someone has laid out traps. Some of them are designed to capture animals but others are clearly booby traps meant to deter intruders.

From the outside, nothing looks out of the ordinary in this old park - there are classic attractions such as Cinderella’s castle, the Haunted Mansion, Alice’s Teacup ride, the Western River Railroad, and many, many more. While most of the rides are weathered down and no longer functional, there are plenty of old gift shops and carnival game booths with prizes to take home for free (if you don’t mind a really old Minnie Mouse doll).

LILITH was not able to pinpoint exactly where this secret laboratory is hidden within the enormous park, and it’s now up to the Outsiders to find it. All implants will be fitted with a heat-seeking function to allow Outsiders to detect anomalies within the park.

The first part of the mission is simple: Scour the rides and attractions and find the entrance.

Outsiders may encounter more booby traps while searching the park. Traps will range from making parts of attractions and buildings collapse on intruders to more elaborate and high-tech ones like electric fields or explosive traps. Players are more than welcome to come up with their own traps so long as it fits the setting.

▶ 002. BOO WHO?

Eventually, Outsiders will find themselves drawn to the Haunted Mansion, where there appear to be several abnormal signs of life. While the mansion would hardly have been scary to anyone but children several hundred years ago, centuries without any sort of maintenance have turned the place into a real nightmare. Pitch darkness, decrepit fake graves that look like they could be real ones, and the mysterious chatter of – is that a ghost? There are flickers of life within the old animatronics, and ever so often you might see a skeleton or zombie twitch. They might even take a swing at an unsuspecting Outsider.

The deeper into the mansion you travel, the more power it appears to have, until the Outsiders reach a door that appears to be heavily guarded by a group of humans holding vicious chimeras on a leash.

Once LILITH receives this intel, the next order is given: Storm the lab immediately!

▶ 003. LET'S GECK-GO!

As the Outsiders infiltrate the lab, the air buzzes with electricity and everyone's hair begins to stand on end not from fear but from the sheer amount of energy generated. There may be a lot of machines generating a lot of power and some of it may be spilling excess electricity into the air but this feels different. It feels more potent.

Suddenly, the park comes to life. Old generators buzz to life, staticky music begins to play on the worn out speakers, and the lights begin to flash. From the overgrowth surrounding the park, trees begin to topple over. It is obvious that something is approaching and whatever it is seems to have a lot of energy. From the trees, a giant, gecko-like creature emerges. The air around it sparks and each step it takes generates a wave of electricity that follows the many wires and systems laid out underground.

The energy at the park seems to be drawing the unknown kaiju towards the park and more geckos appear from the forests behind it. They move quickly through the park and climb over the buildings and attractions. When they see a hybrid or a person nearby, they will stun them with their electric fields and try to eat them. As they begin to swarm the park, they go into a feeding frenzy that infects the air around them. Rides begin to spin faster, the music grows louder, lights explode, and the more electricity and power the geckos absorb, the bigger they become when they shed their skins.

One gecko in particular grows faster than the others. This one will keep growing with no apparent end in sight and begins climbing over the highest rides until they topple under its weight. Outsiders will have to avoid collapsing rubble and climb over ruined attractions to take down this kaiju while also stopping the other geckos from growing to the same size.

After dealing with the gecko kaiju for some time without any information, a report will finally come in:

█ █ █ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET
NAME: Yamadenki
HEIGHT: 3 metres- unknown (does not stop growing)
WEIGHT: 1,500-70,000 kg
CLASS: Dangerous
LOCATION: Kanto, Japan
ABILITIES: Stores electricity within its body. Uses static electricity to climb up and stick to objects. Can use electric shocks to stun and injure prey. The more energy they absorb, the bigger they grow. When close enough to a human, it kills them by biting into their flesh and absorbing the electrical currents within the cells, disrupting the heart rate and nervous system. It then eats the flesh.
WEAKNESS: Attacks to the head and body. Ice and extreme cold (they are cold blooded).
EXTRA NOTES: Can regrow appendages. Their severed appendages and bodies can retain electricity for an unknown amount of time so proceed with caution.

█ █ █ MISSION OBJECTIVE:
✖ Cut off the supply of electricity at the park by disabling all generators
✖ Bring back the Yamadenki (alive or dead) for research purposes
✖ Bring back the hybrid specimens
✖ Capture all suspicious persons for interrogation

█ █ █ ATTACHED PHOTO:

The Outsiders will have to cut off all energy supplies to stop feeding the newly named Yamadenki and then defeat them.

▶ 004. A RIFT IN SPACE-TIME

"MAYDAY, MAYDAY! Unknown energy signal detected! Reaching maximum output! Our sensors are detecting a breach in the inter-dimensional fabric!"

An hour into battle, Outsiders will receive a sudden warning signal, urging them to complete their mission and eliminate the Yamadenki before it’s too late. All that concentrated energy generated at the park is being corrupted by the Yamadenki, and it’s not long before a rift bursts through from beneath the Haunted Mansion, causing a huge explosion and a rain of rubble and mysterious energy. It’s the first of its kind. A rift has never opened this close to Neo Tokyo!

Energy from the rift seems to affect anyone standing too close to it, transforming any unprotected human into a snarling, groaning, human-reptilian hybrid. These hybrids have electrical qualities similar to the Yamadenki and are just as ferocious. The plugsuits issued by LILITH should protect characters against any nasty transformations (unless there is some damage to them or they have taken them off), but exposure to the rift can still result in increased headaches, vertigo, irritability and impulsiveness.

The rift is growing larger by the minute, and from the other side of it - the growling of a number of unknown beasts can be heard. Even the higher ups within LILITH are anxious about this. The only way to stop the rift is to cut off its power supply.

"Angels of LILITH! We must act fast! Disable all generators and subdue the Kaiju before it’s too late!"

▶ 005. AFTERMATH.

As the Outsiders shut down generators and take down the Yamadenki, the rift shrinks in size until finally it closes. Everything at the park goes still now that there is no more power to run things. Some of the corrupted humans and hybrids still linger and will have to be taken down or captured but they are in weakened states now that the rift has closed.

Outsiders will be tasked with capturing the Rift-infected humans who will then be transported to LILITH base for treatment... if they can be treated, that is. Outsiders will also need to report for treatment. Characters may experience the lingering effects of the rift such as the vertigo, headaches, shorter tempers, and impulsive behavior. The LILITH medics aren’t sure what to do other than prescribing bed rest and maybe offering some medication for their headaches. The worst cases may be prescribed sedatives.

Normally, LILITH would order the Outsiders to retrieve specimens from the field but given the events that unfolded, they are told to standby until a special research unit can inspect the area for contamination and give the all clear.

▶ 006. AFTERWORD.

Welcome to our second Kaiju log! As before, all prompts are highly encouraged but OOCly optional. ICly, any characters suffering negative effects from the rift will recover within a week, though you are welcome to determine the severity of their symptoms during that time.

Feel free to NPC your characters' fights with the smaller kaijus. The main fight with the largest gecko will be determined via a HP-based system (See below).

All tags in this log count for 2 reward points each. Ask any further questions below!

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Ereshkigal || Fate/Grand Order || Redemption

[queenofkur]

I/ Exploring Disneyland

a) [ Is that an amusement park...? A decrepit and abandoned one to be sure, but that's still something! She's read about them in her books about the human world. That and they're also heavily featured in romances! Oftentimes, the lovers go on a date to some fun place. And amusement parks are the prime location for such novels that take place during the modern era!

... Well, right now this looks like the furthest thing there is from romantic. If she ever gets a lover, no way they're going on a date in such a sad and dirty place! Still...

She stops before the carousel and looks at it with dreamy eyes. It must be so much fun to be on it. Even more fun if a certain red-haired human master led her to it and held her hand the entire time... Ah. They would smile at each other the entire time and make this into an unforgettable memory for the two of them! And afterward Ritsuka would surely take her to a nearby restaurant for the two of them to share in a meal! And then... And then...

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

The goddess is completely lost in her daydreaming, eyes watering at she imagines how wonderful such a moment would be! Please snap her out of it before her mind slides deeper into depravity and she imagines something truly scandalous, such as hugging her crush. ]

b) [ What are those? The prizes that were once given to the winners in those various attractions? Ah. Rewards for excellency! How sad it is to think nobody has been able to earn them in centuries. But one in particular catches her attention. ]

A duck... Wearing glasses and a top hat? [She cants her head to the side. What an adorable plushie! What could this represent? Some ancient deity forgotten by this world? A symbol to prosperity and wealth? It's so fluffy, so cute, so... so unattainable. She takes a step back and shakes her head.] No, taking something I did not earn would be most shameful.

[ ... Please help her. ]

II/ The Haunted Mansion

[ An animatronic tries jumpscaring the goddess as she walks through the haunted mansion. But rather than terrify her? It appears to have the opposite effect. Why, in fact she looks offended. A floating skeleton reminiscent of her very own Gallû Spirits... ]

How pitiful. Is that what the humans of this world believe my faithful servants to be like? [Now, the Gallû Spirits aren't the brightest bulbs in the Underworld. They can't go five minutes without instructions, they're not very efficient and they rely on numbers to get anything done. But they're still her Servants! She will defend their pride and honor no matter what!] Begone, pale imitations!

[ With a mere push, she sends the animatronic to the ground. A-rank strength! At least she enjoys the style of the house. It's very pretty, if only a bit too dusty for her tastes. ]

III/ Fighting the Kaiju(s)

a) [ O-Oh wow, that's a lot of enemies all at once! But that doesn't deter her in the least. Those who have met Ereshkigal before may be surprised at how composed and calm she is right now. No panic, no anxiety. No, she is focused on the task at end. In fact, she's smiling! Would you believe she's rehearsed for situations like these? ]

It's my turn now... Watch me! [She lifts the spear cage that had been dangling from her hip mere moments ago.] Behold the Blessing of Kûr!

[ Purple flowers swirl around Ereshkigal and everyone around her gets a boost: they will feel themselves revitalized and full of energy, their natural defenses are heightened and their own attack power is increased.

... What a cool buff, right? She hopes it's useful to people! ]

b)[ That one kaiju has grown big. Way too big. He's going to hurt people... Ereshkigal does panic a bit at first, but there is no time for that. She has to pull her trump card. ]

S-Stand back!

[ The goddess lifts a hand up as light surrounds her - and grows. Grows, grows and grows until the light encompasses everything within a 10 meters radius. Once the light vanishes, the human vessel of the goddess is gone. What is left in its place is a ten-feet tall semi-skeleton, crowned with the same tiara her human self had been wearing, a long veil flying behind her.

When she speaks, her voice is much deeper and resounds all around them. Noticeably, it's cold. Damn cold. As if her mere presence caused the temperature to drop below 0°C. ]

Nammu Abzu Gugalanna!

[ A gigantic ethereal red spear forms in her left hand. Why, the weapon is even bigger than the transformed goddess is. She's had to consume all of the mana she'd stored in her cages so far to transform, and she can't tell for how long she's going to be able to maintain this form. But at the the very least, now she is capable of fighting on equal footing and defending the people threatened by huge beast. ]

IV/ Wounded

[ Ereshkigal's transformation ends prematurely when she rushes to shield someone else with her body. Small and frail humans can't take that kind of damage, but she can. At the very least, that's what she thinks. The kaiju's attack ends up being so powerful, it sends her divine form flying. She smashes against a nearby wall and within a split second, the giant skeleton dissipates into countless little lights. All that's left is the normal form of the goddess... With a gaping wound right in her abdomen.

She slides off the wall and collapses on the ground. There is a trail of blood on the wall she slid from and even worse, blood is starting to pool underneath her. ]

Ungh...

[ That's... That's no good. She doesn't have any strength left to move and she is rapidly losing blood. Though she may be a goddess, she is also a Servant. One with a human body and finite reserves. There's no way she's going to go be able to go back to the city in that state. ]

I-I'm sorry...

[ They summoned her to help them and here she is, defeated after her very first battle. How utterly pathetic. She couldn't do something as simple as leading those humans to victory. She deserves to perish here. Such a terrible goddess has no place alongside those brave humans. ]

ia......

[wheft]

[ alas, ereshkigal is accompanied by the wrong redhead. this one has an impossibly thick mane that goes down to her knees, and is looking kind of irate when she chances upon the other woman by the carousel. ]

Hello?

[ she's even snapping her fingers in front of eresh, wow. sorry, ishmael is just like this. but who else is going to snap her out of it? ]

What are you doing. You're not planning to ride that rickety thing, are you?

1/3

[queenofkur]

[ At first, it just feels like it's part of her imagination going wild. A feminine shape with red-hair popping into view... T-That's weird, usually when she thinks of cute scenarios like that, her daydreaming isn't that vivid! But maybe she just misses Ritsuka that much. Even if the human Master will never love her back the way she would like to be, thinking about her is so comforting.

"Hello?"

Even her voice is enough to make her smile! ]

[queenofkur]

... ... ... ... ...

[ Wait... T-That's not her voice, is it? ]

... ... ... ... ... ... ...?

3/3

[queenofkur]

[ Ereshkigal is brought back to reality the moment she hears the woman keeps on speaking. That's not Ritsuka at all! ]

M-My apologies! [How shameful! For her to get distracted during a mission of such vital importance to the humanity of this world.] I do not! I was just... [She shakes her head.] N-Never mind.

[wheft]

[ sorry to disappoint, though to be fair her freckled face and ribbons should've tipped off ereshkigal beforehand, so that's hardly ishmael's fault now, is it?

anyway, she gives eresh a slow, unimpressed blink as she approaches the carousel to give it a closer look. ]

Well? Are you going to check it for traps or not? We don't have all day, you know.

ib

[bowtography]

... Um, did I interrupt some kind of private moment between you and the duck?

[ Is this Argenti and the fern all over again? Should she leave before Ereshkigal starts gushing over its beauty? But she looks so pained...

Clearly, it's a different situation here. Ideally, it's a different situation here. ]

[queenofkur]

[ It absolutely is a private moment! One of admiration and wonder towards a relic of an age past. Even though she is indeed very sad she cannot have it, Ereshkigal's features lit up when March speaks of the duck. ]

Look at it! [She points at the cute little glasses and top hat.] In complete disregard for the societal norms of this world, this duck not only stands on its two feet but wears dignified and noble clothes.

[ Have you even seen anything as cute? Surely not! She looks at the same written behind the plushie. ]

"McDuck!" [Scrooge McDuck, to be specific. What an adorable name!] Isn't it the cutest?

[bowtography]

Well, it's pretty cute?

[ She seems a little confused, but Ereshkigal's joy is adorable. And it's not like March isn't a plushie connoisseur herself, or at the very least an appreciator. ]

If you like it that much, though, you should definitely take it with you. Don't you feel bad for it, having it be trapped here?

II

[icyspicy]

[ The animatronic goes crashing to the ground right at Winter’s feet, as he’d been picking his way through the ride from another angle. His eyebrows wing up, and he glances at the poor skelly then back to the girl who’d shoved it over. ]

You had quite the bone to pick with him, I see.

[ Badum tss! ]

[queenofkur]

[ She cannot tolerate for such mockeries of her loyal subjects to exist. Normally, that would have been her answer. But there is something far more important here: ]

Was that... Was that a pun?

[ She's not sure how to feel! It's the first time in forever she's been exposed to one! It's funny... So why does she feel annoyance? Just like in her human books. What is it that makes puns something so annoying even if they are funny? ]

[icyspicy]

It was.

[ He steps over the fallen skeleton with ease, glancing down at her with an amused smirk. ]

Not to your taste?

IV

[keihatsu]

[ Before Ereshkigal was struck, Shizuka is nearby and engaged in battle. The soldier's focus is on the enemy like everyone else, but only Shizuka was the one to see Ereshkigal be pushed back by the Yamadenki's physical attack. It felt like a long second as Shizuka clenches the handle of her sword and gritting her teeth, looking back at both the Yamadenki and where Ereshkigal - someone she dislikes - is downed. Soldiers don't leave others behind. Her annoyance is deep, almost growling in the way she groans when she decides to teleport where Ereshkigal is.

Shizuka was ready to yell at her, but the sight of blood managed to silence her rage. Shizuka glares at Ereshkigal, huffing as she decides to let her personal feelings go and be a soldier first. Shizuka rushes to Ereshkigal's side after sheathing her sword. ]

That's bad. Here, let me. This might hurt.

[ With her telekinesis, she tries to close the wound to prevent it from bleeding heavily. She cannot heal her, unfortunately, so that means Shizuka needs to return to the base with Ereshkigal in tow... Why can't LILITH have medical staff nearby? But good thing she has the right trick for that. ]

[queenofkur]

[ Is that...? Ah. Why has she come? To mock her? No, that's not what it feels like. To help her? Heh... Humans truly are unpredictable. She tries smiling, but can't muster the energy to do so. ]

Run... [Closing the wound... It'll help keeping her alive a little longer. But what for?] I-It's pointless to help a failure...

[ Maybe it makes sense, that death itself wouldn't be afraid of dying. And besides, that's just an avatar. It's not like this death would be the end of the road for her. She would just go back to being her old self in her homeworld. Maybe even forget everything that's happened since she first got this body.

She'd forget all of the wonderful things she's discovered. Joy, happiness. The feeling of not being alone. The feeling of being loved. Ah... Her "death" would be a fate far worse than death. But she's ready to accept it. ]

[keihatsu]

Shut up.

[ Shizuka meant Ereshkigal should save her energy, but she is still rough with the way she spoke. She diverts her attention away from the wounded goddess, closing her eyes and making a gesture with her hand, as if she's slicing the fabric of space itself as sparks appear out of thin air. A portal appears before them, leading to the familiar interior of the LILITH base clinic. ]

Come. I'm getting you out of here.

[ Shizuka scoops both her arms onto Ereshkigal's back and legs to lift her up. Might hurt a little ]

iii-b

[memors]

[ So, this is what she had meant, by her true form...it's part out of curiosity, part out of deference that he stands by to witness her transform, already in his true form himself. Despite the gravity of this situation, he still finds himself fascinated, enthralled — another calling themselves a goddess of death is one thing, and it's not as though he doubted her, but it's another to see her power manifest like this.

As she summons her spear to confront the kaiju, he springs back into action himself, drawing his wicked blade, poised to dart forward and strike at the beast. But first... ]

I see what you mean now, Ereshkigal-san.

[ Is that her still her name in this form? Is she still herself, as he is? ]

...You are resplendent and beautiful like this, too.

[ THIS IS NOT THE TIME ]

[queenofkur]

[ Has anyone ever seen a skeletal queen smile? Why, sparkle? Because that's what is happening right there and then. Even though there is no sun, it's as if Ereshkigal is shimmering under the sunlight. And should there be any doubts left she's still herself after that, the words she speaks should be enough to put an end to any questions. ]

T-Thank you! [Would you believe that's not even the real form she spoke of last time? Alas, the world isn't ready for her truest form. The most beautiful human-like woman in existence! (or so she says, realistically there's no way said form is prettier than her sisters', but it helps with the inferiority complex and lack of self-esteem)] Your real form is really cool too!

[ Hers is a very basic primordial form, but his is so well-designed! You can tell he was born in the modern era. He really represents the modern idea humans have of death well. ]

The coffins and chains are such a nice touch...!

[ That they mimic something between a halo and wings are a really great design element! She's nearly jealous. Why couldn't they have such a great sense of fashion back in ancient Mesopotamia? Regardless, she doesn't lose track of the task at hand. Smaller ethereal spears appear behind her and with a move of her right hand, they each target the kaiju. ]

[memors]

[ He's never put much stock into his appearance himself, nor can he really remember what he looked like in any of his previous incarnations — Death had no reason to worry about such things before gaining the experience of human emotions. Even now, he still hasn't given it much thought — but it's nice to hear it. The coffins and chains are a nice touch, aren't they?

He can't really...emote or smile while in this form — again, he hadn't ever had a need before — but it can still be heard in his voice, rather upbeat for how distorted it still is, and for the current situation they find themselves in.

It's fine, anyway. What do forces such as themselves need to fear from mere mortal creatures, anyway? ]

Thank you! I've never really thought about it before...I think I like "cool" better than "dreadful" or "blood-curling".

[ Everyone thinks Death is supposed to look so scary, but he'd rather be "cool". With a little extra oomf, he drives his blade against the kaiju's flank, before darting back again. ]

If we work together, we should be able to thin the herd.

iii-a.

[yuwon]

[ there are inarguably a lot of enemies, but these numbers felt far more familiar to him than anything else. it reminds him a lot of the trials they experienced in the tower, and something about the normalcy of it keeps him concentrated even amongst the gradually building fatigue. it's in this that he hears a familiar voice, he gaze turns briefly as he draws his sword in a swift line, and when he cuts through the leathery flesh of the yamadenki, his blade seems to glide all the easier. he feels the strength culminating even within his fingertips and it reminds him a bit of a partial gigantification...

for a second he almost has to deliberate if he's actually instated his skill.

but, it's obvious it's the work of ereshkigal. honestly, he's impressed if just because support skills tended to be relatively rare in the tower, and hence, was quite sought after in team-focused floors. not that yuwon ever had to worry about that. but it's definitely a perk to have, or so he's finding out. ] So this is your ability...

[ it's interesting and not exactly what he expected. ]

How long does it stay up? [ is his way of saying thanks, i guess.... ]

[queenofkur]

[ Ereshkigal doesn't stop there, of course. Buffing her allies is only part of her contribution, now she needs to fight those enemies herself. Though she is not a formidable fighter when outside the Underworld, she can't afford to do anything but her very best. ]

For as long as I am here to maintain it.

[ Which means it's not going to be that long until the buff ceases altogether once she's been mortally wounded.

In the meantime, as she answers Ereshkigal is... Sparkling. That's no trick of the light, the goddess is shimmering, complete with the noise they always make in cheesy movies when diamonds sparkle or something. Why is this happening? How is this possible? Some questions are best left unanswered. ]

I hope this is helpful!

[yuwon]

[ originally, his intention was likely to express a bit of surprise. being able to maintain her buff consistently was an impressive skill to have, after all. it's also a fact he decides to remember moving forward.

while opposite to that fact, it meant her buff could inevitably be cut short depending on the tide of battle... he feels like a goddess of death probably wasn't all too reckless with their movements. (right?) despite his inner considerations, he continues, this time stabbing straight into the skull of a lizard before using a blast of mana in close proximity to try and destroy its body completely. as a result, there's blue blood everywhere, but he looks back to her, the slight sparkle around her...

is also interesting? was this part of the buf??? ] It is. [ with that gecko now also destroyed he gives her a nod. ] Thanks.

[ ? was she looking for something else?

with his grimy hand, he reaches out to puts it on her head... ]

iii-a

[crisantemo]

[ While there are a lot of enemies, Lapis at least had her hellhound and spirit summons to help watch her back against the swarm. The biggest downside is buffing her summons takes a bit of energy but...

At least Ereshkigal seems to be having a good time? "Watch me", she says, and Lapis pulls her scythe out of another gecko as she glances over at her. While the redhead appreciates flowers, why are there...

... ?

Oh! And she immediately perks up when she's filled with energy once more. Is this how her summons feel when she buffs them... ]

Oh, thank you! I was feeling a little tired. [ Even her scythe feels lighter than before, and there's an experimental twirl before her focus goes completely to the other woman. ]

Though that won't tire you out, right?

[queenofkur]

[ Yay, it's helping her! Ereshkigal noticeably sparkles when Lapis thanks her. She'd totally expected for nobody to even notice her help, or for them not to say anything if they did...

To be thanked is a new experience. She could get used to it once in a while! ]

Not at all, you needn't worry!

[ ... That's a total lie, of course it's taking some energy out of her. But not so much that it's putting her in danger. And even if it did, like heck if she'd complain or say anything! She would rather do a heroic sacrifice than let go of the support she's given to her allies! ]

Just be careful, okay?

[ No dying under her watch! Not only she doesn't like to see people dying, but also she likes Lapis. For now, she's sending her ethereal spears after some of the smaller kaijus. ]

wounded! sorry for the delay

[newphew]

[ honestly, the giant skeleton thing doesn't phase him. that's pretty normal in the demon realm. if anything, it's pretty impressive! maybe he'll tell her some day. ]

[ but well, the monster they're fighting is incredibly powerful. hunter's flying around on his palisman staff, shooting eye magic at its eyes and face -- even trying to go in its mouth at one point, but he catches sight of ereshkigal getting hit, and going flying. ]

[ immediately, he veers towards her, diving to try to make a grab for her before the kaiju strikes again ]

Take my hand!

[ as he gets close, he reaches out to pull her onto his staff with him. he has to stop the bleeding somehow, but first....! they need to get to safety ]

np!

[queenofkur]

[ Hopefully his grip is strong, because Ereshkigal's most certainly is not at the moment. When she hears the words, she weakly tries to lift her hand. Normally, she would just have accepted her fate, but something in her vessel must be motivating her to fight for her life.

Even if she feels unworthy. ]

Gh...

[ If he manages to pull her up, the goddess is basically semi-unconscious. Mostly groaning and bleeding.

Especially bleeding. ]