The decision has been made. LILITH Japan orders the Outsiders to mobilize to pursue the Imugi.
Given that they are in a foreign country, they are largely dependent on LILITH Koreaβs resources. In response to the decision, the Korean branch provides some assistance: the Outsiders are given just enough vehicles to help transport them, essential supplies, and only a few operatives to help guide them. This is the most the Korean branch is able to give, as they must focus on relocating people and restoring peace following the attack.
LILITH announces that the Imugi is currently resting near Gangneung on the east coast and they must move quickly. The effects of Rift poisoning will grow stronger as they approach the source; a sign that they are close to a kaiju. Upon reaching the mountains just outside the city, LILITH informs them that they are right on top of its location.
However, there is no Imugi to be found. After searching the area, Outsiders will discover the source of the trace and the poisoning: eggs. They will find about twelve eggs. When they report their findings, Seokdang will curse. In their rush, they had followed the wrong trace. They didnβt track down an injured and resting Imugi—they tracked down the Imugiβs nest. So where is the Imugi?
Not long after, Outsiders will receive an update on their implants: the Imugi reappeared in Seoul. After seeing the corpse of its mate, it went berserk and attacked the city again. While many of the citizens were evacuated to nearby Incheon and remaining shelters, just as many perished, with the death toll at 168,000 and rising. LILITHβs Korean base is destroyed.
The Imugi was last seen flying north, but the Korean government prohibits the Outsiders from pursuing it again through their territory. By choosing to pursue the kaiju, the Outsiders have abandoned humanity and thus will receive no further support. They are ordered to leave the country immediately.
LILITH Japan will order them to collect as many eggs as possible and continue to the abandoned city of Gangneung, where they will arrange pick up and return to base in Tokyo.
βΆ AFTERWORD.
Thanks everyone for participating in our first major Event Decision! We hope you had fun discussing what to do both ICly and OOCly.
After failing to capture the second Imugi and also failing to save a large portion of Seoul's population, characters will be shipped back to Japan. The events of the TDM will springboard from there. Feel free to use this post to thread out any aftermath threads if you would like.
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[ He was all prepared to hunt the enemy to the last but now? Godzilla's not really wanting to see any eggs smashed or someone he likes get reprimanded for going against orders. Too much is lost already.
So Lucy ends up with a clawed hand on her shoulder at the same time Godzilla's tail moves in front of her to block her from taking her anger out on the rest of the eggs. ]
Cease, Friend Kaede. There is no point to the egg breaking now.
[ She's prepared to whirl and crack whoever's got her with the rifle instead. Pure pissed. She falters at the realization that it's Godzilla holding her back. Yeah, that's not a fight she'd win even if she felt like it. ]
Why not?! Might as well make sure no more of the damned things make it since everyone's so convinced we're shit!
[ Her fury's already cooling, and despite her growling she's tossing her gun down anyway. ]
Fine! Let that bitch eat them instead. It'll serve 'em right.
Perhaps so. She is out of our claws for the time being, so it matters little.
[ Godzilla lets out a deep heaving sigh, complete with smoke trailing from his nostrils. ]
A confession, Friend Kaede. I do not like these orders. Nest breaking, egg smashing, it is never pleasant. Yet keeping the eggs, that serves a purpose that my core has an ill feeling of.
[ She doesn't want to take the eggs back. Looking at them now makes her sick despite how eager she was to eat them before this. She can't stand to even be near them anymore. ]
This is why I hate humans...you could do your best to fight for them and help them, but the second...the second you make a mistake...they decide you're the evil one.
[ Explains a lot. How her anger can get the better of her, the color of her fur-er, hair, the horns. It all makes sense now. Godzilla isn't sure what else to do for her right now, so he brings his tail in closer around her, essentially giving her a tail hug. ]
Humans are a vexing species. Clever and brave, but fearful and dim. I feel they had more sense when I first knew them, before all the technology..
[ Godzilla's not about to say 5G is mindcontrol but some things sure do seem to have gone down hill after industrialization. ]
[ "Tiamat-kin?" She's curious what he means by that, but her curiosity takes a backseat to how every second spent standing here in front of these damnable eggs grates her nerves raw. Not even the curl of his tail in what she recognizes as a gesture of comfort can soothe how uneasy this place makes her. ]
Let's get out of here and wait for them to come get us. Just looking at these things makes me want to throw up.
This we can agree on. Come, I shall ensure you reach the gathering point.
[ He very carefully turns with his grip still on her shoulder, guiding her to turn around. He does pause for a moment, stooping over to pick up her gun and offer it back to her. ]
Your weapon. You will still have need of it. We have lost this battle but we will continue our war.
[ She scoffs out a small "kch" but allows herself to be turned around. She takes her gun back with a robotic numbness and grumbles. ]
War. Yeah...
[ The first step is always the most leaden. The second less so. By the third step, it's easier to move her feet without feeling like her suit's shoes are made of concrete. ]
I was never stupid enough to think of myself as a hero for all this kaiju fighting...but this still fucking sucks.
[ Godzilla nods as they walk off, all the while keeping a steadying hand on Lucy's shoulder. He really has to shorten his strides to keep pace with her, taking one step for every two of hers. ]
It is a steaming pile of auroch waste, yes. [ Bullshit. ] The duty we hold is often thankless. I have maintained the territory in my world for a very long time, I was not always welcomed for it. I would say it is a thing one gets used to.
[ He shakes his head, cracks his tail with some annoyance. ]
I am not dishonest. There is always a sting in being met with fear when trying to protect.
[ She clicks her tongue at that. With his overall demeanor, the idea of someone being afraid of him offends her more than it would if she didn't know he's...well, him. He's the very definition of a kami, isn't he? Not to be feared but respected. ]
Tch, of course. They let their fear rule them. [ Sigh ] Though I guess that's what's kept them alive for so many centuries. No different than any other animal, when you think about it.
[ If she was ever to voice that logic to him she would quickly go from one of his favorites amongst the Outsiders to his absolute favorite. That's the kind of attitude he's been missing from people for a couple thousand years now. ]
Survival, Friend Kaede, that is what all living things desire. Humans are at a disadvantage, they have no claws, no fangs, no scales to protect their hides. It is understandable then, to an extent, that they meet most things that could easily destroy them with fear.
[ Where she sighs he lets out a tired snort, smoke trailing from his nostrils. ]
Let us not dwell on such things, there is better use of our time. Now what is needed is rest, there will be time for reflection and preparation once we return to our lair.
[ Humans...pah. She's eager to leave that sore subject behind. Of course, in doing so, her mind catches up with how tired she actually is. She can't remember the last time she got a good night's sleep. ]
I don't know if I'll sleep well, but I'll sleep for hours, I'm sure. Gotta hold out until then.
A sentiment many of the pack share, I am sure. Your kind is ill-used to death on such scale.
[ Which in his opinion is a good thing. No living being should have to be used to the idea of entire cities worth of life snuffed out in one moment of senseless violence. ]
I am unable to secure the mind, Friend Kaede, if such skill was mine I would lend it readily. All comfort I can offer is as guard to your physical self while you take your rest, if it would aid your sense of comfort.
[ Can her mind even be secured? She doubts it very much at this point. But the longer they walk, the better a good nap sounds right now. And hey, if he's around, anyone would think twice about bothering her, right? ]
[ Friend Kaede is certainly an interesting young Tiamat-kin. Kind, introspective, quiet but full of energy, and then there's that rage he saw today. She's really closer to some titans than other humans.
The big guy gives her some reassurance. He's aware his smiles are less than comforting, so he follows it up by patting her on the head firm but kindly as they walk. ]
Indeed. Let us find a suitable spot for rest, friend of mine.
[ She's seen headpats, sure, but receiving one is a strange turn of events. So strange that her eyes bug out a little before she's smiling awkwardly and laughing just as uneasily. ]
Don't gotta tell me twice. [ Her shoulders shake some as she laughs again, the sound a little muted from her lips staying closed. At least, until- ] Thanks, Godzilla-sama.
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So Lucy ends up with a clawed hand on her shoulder at the same time Godzilla's tail moves in front of her to block her from taking her anger out on the rest of the eggs. ]
Cease, Friend Kaede. There is no point to the egg breaking now.
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Why not?! Might as well make sure no more of the damned things make it since everyone's so convinced we're shit!
[ Her fury's already cooling, and despite her growling she's tossing her gun down anyway. ]
Fine! Let that bitch eat them instead. It'll serve 'em right.
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[ Godzilla lets out a deep heaving sigh, complete with smoke trailing from his nostrils. ]
A confession, Friend Kaede. I do not like these orders. Nest breaking, egg smashing, it is never pleasant. Yet keeping the eggs, that serves a purpose that my core has an ill feeling of.
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[ She doesn't want to take the eggs back. Looking at them now makes her sick despite how eager she was to eat them before this. She can't stand to even be near them anymore. ]
This is why I hate humans...you could do your best to fight for them and help them, but the second...the second you make a mistake...they decide you're the evil one.
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[ Explains a lot. How her anger can get the better of her, the color of her fur-er, hair, the horns. It all makes sense now. Godzilla isn't sure what else to do for her right now, so he brings his tail in closer around her, essentially giving her a tail hug. ]
Humans are a vexing species. Clever and brave, but fearful and dim. I feel they had more sense when I first knew them, before all the technology..
[ Godzilla's not about to say 5G is mindcontrol but some things sure do seem to have gone down hill after industrialization. ]
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Let's get out of here and wait for them to come get us. Just looking at these things makes me want to throw up.
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[ He very carefully turns with his grip still on her shoulder, guiding her to turn around. He does pause for a moment, stooping over to pick up her gun and offer it back to her. ]
Your weapon. You will still have need of it. We have lost this battle but we will continue our war.
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War. Yeah...
[ The first step is always the most leaden. The second less so. By the third step, it's easier to move her feet without feeling like her suit's shoes are made of concrete. ]
I was never stupid enough to think of myself as a hero for all this kaiju fighting...but this still fucking sucks.
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It is a steaming pile of auroch waste, yes. [ Bullshit. ] The duty we hold is often thankless. I have maintained the territory in my world for a very long time, I was not always welcomed for it. I would say it is a thing one gets used to.
[ He shakes his head, cracks his tail with some annoyance. ]
I am not dishonest. There is always a sting in being met with fear when trying to protect.
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Tch, of course. They let their fear rule them. [ Sigh ] Though I guess that's what's kept them alive for so many centuries. No different than any other animal, when you think about it.
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Survival, Friend Kaede, that is what all living things desire. Humans are at a disadvantage, they have no claws, no fangs, no scales to protect their hides. It is understandable then, to an extent, that they meet most things that could easily destroy them with fear.
[ Where she sighs he lets out a tired snort, smoke trailing from his nostrils. ]
Let us not dwell on such things, there is better use of our time. Now what is needed is rest, there will be time for reflection and preparation once we return to our lair.
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[ Humans...pah. She's eager to leave that sore subject behind. Of course, in doing so, her mind catches up with how tired she actually is. She can't remember the last time she got a good night's sleep. ]
I don't know if I'll sleep well, but I'll sleep for hours, I'm sure. Gotta hold out until then.
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[ Which in his opinion is a good thing. No living being should have to be used to the idea of entire cities worth of life snuffed out in one moment of senseless violence. ]
I am unable to secure the mind, Friend Kaede, if such skill was mine I would lend it readily. All comfort I can offer is as guard to your physical self while you take your rest, if it would aid your sense of comfort.
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...alright. That sounds kinda nice.
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The big guy gives her some reassurance. He's aware his smiles are less than comforting, so he follows it up by patting her on the head firm but kindly as they walk. ]
Indeed. Let us find a suitable spot for rest, friend of mine.
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Don't gotta tell me twice. [ Her shoulders shake some as she laughs again, the sound a little muted from her lips staying closed. At least, until- ] Thanks, Godzilla-sama.