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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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[30storieshigh]

Foolishness.

[ So many people up here in the wilderness are needing wake-up calls. Everything from blind rage to crippling dread is going on. Godzilla's not exactly pleased about how things have panned out, but this kind of talk? He can't stand for it

Kabru's going to be standing though. The lizard grabs him under the arm and lifts him back to his feet, giving him a look halfway between pity and annoyance. ]

Do not dare to blame yourself or the pack for this. We made a sound choice, it is not our fault the tracking was unreliable. Do not allow yourself to be made into the escaping goat. [ Scape goat.]

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[peoplewatch]

[ The last thing he needs while suffering flashbacks of his hometown being ravaged by monsters is to be met with the sight of a large monster, grabbing on to him. Godzilla is lucky he's in too much despair to just pull out his dagger and start stabbing. Or maybe Kabru is lucky, because there's no way his dagger could actually penetrate Godzilla's scales. ]

Godzilla?! Wait! [ There's some initial struggling, but the words register in his head soon enough, calming him down. ]

[peoplewatch]

[ The irony of a monster attempting to break him out of his anxiety spell that originated from monster-related trauma is not lost on him. Kabru knows his intentions are good, and he doesn't try to struggle again. He's lifted up to his feet rather easily like a ragdoll, weighing little and having no will to put in any effort to stand on his own. ]

I wouldn't blame the rest of the team... [ He defaults to putting the responsibility onto himself, that's all. As the survivor of his hometown's tragedy, he feels like he needs to stop others from falling to the same fate. ]

But what if this happens again? It looked like the most logical choice at the time.

[30storieshigh]

This is correct. We made the decision with what was given to us, we are blameless.

[ Godzilla reaches out with the hand that isn't holding Kabru up and proceeds to actually dust him off, brushing away the dirt he picked up while having his little moment in the dirt. ]

Are you a seer? Can you read the thoughts of those we hunt? If so then by all meanings, shoulder the blame for yourself. However if you are not I suggest you do what your kind is best at. Learn, survive, fight. The battle is lost, yes, but the war for the territory goes on.

[peoplewatch]

[ This is so surreal. There is a large, sentient dragon helping him up and dusting the dirt off his clothing. Kabru does stand on his own two feet once he's up, but he doesn't look any less shaken. ]

You ... you're right. [ Is a dragon giving him a pep talk right now? Yes, it's happening, and that direct tone is cutting through the anxiety at least. ]

But it's hard. When I think about all those people ... I can't help but feel sick. [ It reminds him too much of what happened to his hometown. ]

[30storieshigh]

That is good as much as it is bad.

[ Once he's sure Kabru is respectably cleaned up and not about to fall down Godzilla lets go of him. With his hands free he begins to scratch at a spot behind his ear, grumbling in his throat as he does so. ]

Life is precious. Such loss of so many should leave any being feeling such. If one felt nothing it would betray their inner cruelty. [ He can count a couple of individuals who'd even get enjoyment out of it. ]

The best course is to use such disaster as fuel for your inner fire. Ensure that in the future less is lost. There are few motivators as powerful.