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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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[saudadist]

I guess so.

[ 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.

[30storieshigh]

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.

[saudadist]

[ 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? ]

...alright. That sounds kinda nice.

[30storieshigh]

[ 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.

[saudadist]

[ 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.