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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[ Once more the chamber is unloaded, though this time he leaves it cleared and sets it down on the table. Turning to return Lucy's look he scratches a spot behind his ear, the side with his implant. ]
A kill to be sure, though that is not the task given. One is meant to strike a target's center during practice, are they not?
Obviously the center of the target is the chest because a shot there would incapacitate anyone.
[ Most of the time. She's heard of exceptions but a .50 BMG round through the chest would be hard to get up from if it didn't kill you immediately. ]
So for training, sure, you can make the center your goal, but for more practical use, your shots are also...well, center shots. I guess...you're failing the quiz but acing the test, if that helps.
[ He listens intently while grabbing his right hand and squeezing it, popping his knuckles and a few other bones. The recoil wasn't a problem but it has left his hand a little tingly. ]
Indeed, the peak of your argument is well taken. [ He shrugs and looks over at her. ] You are well used to using these to take life, Friend Kaede?
If you do not wish to speak on it you may simply inform me of such. You are Friend to me, if there are things you wish to guard I shall respect it.
[ It's hard not to notice how she looks away. When she wants to avoid something she literally avoids it. He doesn't mind though, instead he'll change the subject, humming thoughtfully as he considers the holes left in the targets. ]
It is strange. I have been struck with weapons such as these, they have no effect on myself or the titans, yet it poses danger to the kaiju. One wonders how they have been able to best this world when human weaponry is a threat to them.
[ Lucy sheepishly rubs her hand along the back of her neck, wearing a tiny smile. It's so strange actually having friends. People being considerate of her comfort? Bizarre, doesn't seem real, yet it is. A luxury worth more than gold. ]
To be fair, you and the titans were really big, right? A gun like this would probably just tickle if you were full size.
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Are you kidding? That shot would've torn a real person's head right off their shoulders...
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A kill to be sure, though that is not the task given. One is meant to strike a target's center during practice, are they not?
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[ Most of the time. She's heard of exceptions but a .50 BMG round through the chest would be hard to get up from if it didn't kill you immediately. ]
So for training, sure, you can make the center your goal, but for more practical use, your shots are also...well, center shots. I guess...you're failing the quiz but acing the test, if that helps.
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Indeed, the peak of your argument is well taken. [ He shrugs and looks over at her. ] You are well used to using these to take life, Friend Kaede?
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I'm working on it. Just for the kaiju...
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[ It's hard not to notice how she looks away. When she wants to avoid something she literally avoids it. He doesn't mind though, instead he'll change the subject, humming thoughtfully as he considers the holes left in the targets. ]
It is strange. I have been struck with weapons such as these, they have no effect on myself or the titans, yet it poses danger to the kaiju. One wonders how they have been able to best this world when human weaponry is a threat to them.
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To be fair, you and the titans were really big, right? A gun like this would probably just tickle if you were full size.