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▷ DECISION UPDATE

▶ OUTCOME: BURNING BRIDGES

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 Korea’s 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 didn’t track down an injured and resting Imugi—they tracked down the Imugi’s 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. LILITH’s 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.

▶ 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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[yormama]

I suppose you're right.

[ She still doesn't like it. It's too similar. Too painful. It's too much like those days long gone... ]

The next time we face an enemy like this...I'll work harder. Fight harder. We can't afford to let even one get away, if they'll be this destructive.

[undrowned]

You won't be alone.

[ is all she says about it. ]

I made the choice to chase after it. I will live with my choice and the fact that people have died with that choice.

Moving forward, it's important to learn about our enemies as best we can. I'm not sure what happened that LILITH wasn't able to track the Imugi properly, but minimizing errors in the future by learning what we can about the monsters is imperative.

[yormama]

I wish there could've been two groups. One for the chase, and one for defense. Just in case...hopefully we will be able to use such a plan in the future. At the very least, it will buy us time for reinforcements.

[ Every minute they can buy can make a world of difference. ]

[undrowned]

[ rover listens to it quietly. she has a lot to say about it, but she refrains. it's always a lot easier to think about what could've been done, or what ought to have been done.

instead, what she asks her is, ]

Have you eaten or slept at all?

Before we think of future battles, we ought to take care of ourselves. And that includes yourself, as well.

[yormama]

[ Yor takes in a deep breath through her nose and slowly exhales through her mouth. Rest. That's right. They'll all need their rest after this. A very long vacation, though that might be asking too much. ]

I'm a lot sturdier than I look, don't worry! But, let's both get our much needed rest on the way back...and at base too. Okay?

[undrowned]

I believe you.

[ and she's very sincere about it, too. ]

If you feel you need someone for company, I'd be happy to accompany you in base.

I think everyone could stand having someone to support them right now through these difficult times.

[yormama]

[ Company! That'd be wonderful any time, she thinks. It certainly gives her more to look forward to! ]

Ah, then...the next time you're free at the base, we can meet in the cafeteria! I can make lunch and tea!

[ Don't fall for it, Rover!! ]

[undrowned]

[ she's weak to cute girls, unfortunately ]

I'd be happy to have tea with you.

I'll bring something as well, that way we can enjoy different things over tea..