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[Open] Spa Facility Grand Opening | Base Upgrade
WHO: Everyone!
WHAT: The grand opening of the spa facility
WHERE: On base
WHEN: Sept 11
WARNINGS: Nudity, that's probably it????
▶ LOUNGE
▶ SAUNA
▶ PUBLIC BATH
▶ MASSAGE PARLOR
▶ NAIL SALON
▶ NOTES
WHAT: The grand opening of the spa facility
WHERE: On base
WHEN: Sept 11
WARNINGS: Nudity, that's probably it????
SPA FACILITY GRAND OPENING
One morning, everyone wakes to a message bearing the title above. Turns out, the area near the greenhouse that has been cordoned off since the Outsiders returned to base was converted to a spa facility! While this was planned before their return from the latest mission as a show of appreciation for everyone's hard work, LILITH hopes, given recent circumstances, that the facility will help Outsiders relax and unwind from their stress. It is open indefinitely and free to use by those on base!
▶ LOUNGE
The entrance leads to a short, undecorated hallway that opens up to a small foyer. It is simple, pristine, and decorated with only a spotting of greenery and a large painting of a beach that replaces what should have been the location of the receptionist's desk. To each side of the painting is an open pathway, half covered by a panel of fabric overhanging the entrance. The pattern is plain, and likely meant to be soothing in appearance.
A pop-up appears in the ocular the moment one steps foot into the area. A generic welcome message, with descriptions of the facilities offered and how to navigate through the area. There are even recommended programs for someone who wants a specific experience! How generous.
Both doors lead behind the foyer into a lounge area just as simple as the room previous. It is plain, decorated in calming blues and a creamy off-white colour. There are a few plants here and there (which may be fake, upon closer inspection), and more landscape paintings hung around the area. Across the room, there are doors to change rooms (though there are no change of clothes within, because the Style Change Upgrade will provide them plain spa robes to be used in the facility.) To the left is a wide space leading to a massage parlor and a nail salon, and to the right is the door leading to the saunas, both dry and wet, and a public bath, obscured partially by a piece of fabric draped over the top half of the doorway.
The only refreshments provided seem to be a single synthetic milk vending machine standing next to the entrance to the baths, branded with the name GYUNEW. The milk comes in different flavours: chocolate, strawberry, banana, some seasonal flavours like pumpkin spice, quirky ones like cotton candy milk, and a flavour that is simply labeled "white". There's no explanation for this flavour. Anyone trying it will find it's creamy and sweet like milk but also somehow manages to taste like every other milk alternative without committing to a single flavor. It also never expires. Strange.
▶ SAUNA
The pathway to the sauna splits into three: one for a wet sauna on the left, and the dry sauna to the right. A third path down the middle leads to the supplies and furnaces for the saunas, because neither run on electricity, and require stones, fire (and water for the wet sauna). An ocular pop-up will list the benefits of each type of sauna, allowing you to make the best choice for your own health, as well as provide instructions on how to operate them and optimize the experience for your physiological needs.
Both saunas are rooms lined with wooden slats, and with multiple levels of seating available, seating ten people at most. At the corner of the rooms is a small tub of rocks heated by fire from a furnace accessible through the middle path. A wooden bucket is available to bring water into the wet sauna, to be poured onto the stones to provide the moisture for the sauna.
▶ PUBLIC BATH
Though the area is fully enclosed, attempts have been made to decorate the baths with natural elements, such as stones bordering the pools, bamboo water spouts, wooden slats lining the walls and windows that open up to a yard abundant with greenery, appropriately fenced off so no one can peek into the baths from the greenhouse area. The public baths are segregated by gender, a thick wooden fence dividing the two sides of the room so that communication is still possible, but view of the other side is obscured.
Each side features an area with stools, mirrors and seated showers that one can use to thoroughly rinse their bodies before entering the bath. Like the showers in the locker room, no soaps and shampoos are provided. However, fluffy, luxurious towels are stocked just outside the bathing area for use along with a hamper for their disposal, and the baths themselves seem to be on a biweekly rotation of additives, from scents like lavender and yuzu to herbal additions like mugwort or green tea, with one day each week free of any additives.
For those who prefer private bathing sessions, there are smaller rooms that can be reserved ahead of time using the ocular implant.
▶ MASSAGE PARLOR
The massage parlor is a room with ten massage beds, staffed by two robot massage therapists. It is a dimmed area with warm lighting and a diffuser spreading a calming scent throughout the area. Plenty of plants and landscape paintings decorate the area to provide a calming atmosphere. Each bed can be separated by a curtain for privacy.
Upon entry into the room, an ocular pop-up will appear asking you to select the type of massage preferred, if you need no robot assistance, or if you'd like a lesson in performing massages. It also offers a selection of specialty massage oils and aromatic blends which clients can choose based on their desired therapeutic effects.
For those receiving a massage from robotic massage therapists, the massage can be personalized through a digital touchpad at each bed. This touchpad allows clients to adjust the intensity and focus of the massage, select soothing soundscapes, and even set the area's ambient lighting to their preference.
For those who prefer even greater privacy, rooms are available for up to two people to receive a massage together. Perfect for couples!
▶ NAIL SALON
The nail salon is decorated similarly to the massage parlor, but there are no robot attendants staffing the area. Instead, an ocular pop-up will indicate that the salon is entirely unmanned, so it is up to Outsiders to provide manicures and pedicures to their fellow colleagues! All the appropriate stations and supplies have been provided, so the only limit is imagination!
The parlor is stocked with a wide array of high-tech nail polishes that change color based on temperature or mood, as well as glittering holographic powders and futuristic gel finishes that provide a dazzling array of effects including personal advertisements and minor cosmetic effects. Some examples of cosmetic effects include the temperature/mood-changing colors that can be as extreme or subtle as desired; the holographic depiction of shifting patterns or scenes, such as starry galaxies or futuristic cityscapes; or interactive haptic feedback, using embedded micro-sensors to simulate various sensations, such as a gentle vibrating pulse that matches a rhythm, or a mild tingle that responds to touch.
LILITH would like to remind you to avoid applying nails that become an impediment during kaiju missions.
▶ NOTES
Welcome to the first crowdfunded base upgrade!! Many thanks to Kia, Peace, Abbel, Blair, Ari, Steve, ly, and Lan who pooled points with me for this luxurious addition to the base. Also thanks to Pax for helping me with the text of this log.
The spa facility is a permanent add-on and will have an entry added to the Main Base page soon. Note that there will be no IC explanation for the use of reward points.
This post is meant to be a mingle log for all characters to enjoy the facility's services at the grand opening! If you have any questions about the spa, please ask them in the questions thread!
tezcatlipoca ; fate/grand order ; brimstone
one. hope you like 100F with 100% humidity (sauna)
two. 💅
three. wildcard
two+two
so yes, here she is with tezca. she likes him well enough and it's interesting to speak with someone who comes from the same world she does. even if their positions are so drastically different - a mortal and a god. she could never imagine it even in her wildest dreams. ]
Yeah, it was a lot. [ she danced, got lost in a maze, argued with some asshole on the dance floor. busy night. ] I didn't really have anything to wear. It's a shame, but I'm sure there will be more parties.
[ said both with anticipation and yet exhaustion. she's only an extrovert up to a certain point before she rather go home and laze on the couch. ]
I suppose you enjoyed yourself?
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[ Even though he'd definitely eyed the guns first, he'd gone with practical purchases as soon as he was able after arriving. Chief among them was the style upgrade, since he's a fashionable guy. Being able to change it on the fly was nice. And useful, as the gala showed. ]
Mm, well, when you make some cash, style upgrade's worth it, at least. Can't say I totally get why it works that way instead of, y'know, normal clothes... But I don't always get why people do what they do.
[ Well, mostly when it comes to trends and pop culture. There's some of it he likes (action movies) and some of it that's totally beyond him (what the fuck is a tiktok). He'd rather talk about that, honestly, since her question makes him grimace just a little bit. ]
...More or less. Mostly went for the open bar. Found out I fuckin' hate that kinda dancing. You?
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It's definitely not my type of scene either. The dancing especially... well I gave it my best try.
[ She feels a little sorry for not being honest about her abilities with that girl who came out of a shoujo manga, sparkles and all. Aoko can never turn down challenges though. ]
I'm much more into rock concerts. I want to look into what kind of acts play once I get some cash to burn. Maybe I can get away with sneaking into bars since I'm seventeen...
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...Ah, yeah, I remember the guy I work for mentioning that. Don't get why you can't drink. Weirdly strict. But I guess that's me bein' old-fashioned, technically.
[ Pre-modern style old-fashioned, to be specific, but that's not what he elaborates on. ]
Well, the bar I work at doesn't do live shows, but tell you what. You find one you dig? Lemme know. I'm down to lie and say you're my little sister or whatever, and if it's a place that knows me, it'd be fine, I'm bettin'. Besides. I'd be interested in checkin' out more of that music too.
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[ She isn't really in a rush to start being of legal drinking age. It seems fun on the surface, but she doesn't like the idea of getting so drunk that she'd lose her inhibitions. Her fuse is short enough on a regular day -- she can only imagine what a mean drunk she could turn into. ]
I don't mind your idea, but we don't really look anything alike. Maybe cousin? [ she breathes out a tiny laugh. ] Well it's more consideration than my actual older sister ever gave, so thanks for that.
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[ Since it’s not like the Empire didn’t have laws, including those around drinking, but the framing was different. There wasn’t an age you could drink so much as “if you drink, don’t be annoying about it”, which seems more reasonable to him. But it’s easy to move on from as
she crushes his aniki dreamsshe focuses on the more practical part of how it’d come up. ]Sure, don’t look anything alike, but don’t have to! Just push on someone a little and make ‘em feel like kinda a dick for questioning it, and easy. They’ll fold like paper, guaranteed.
[ He laughs and shrugs as he moves on to the next finger to dutifully file. At least he’s good at this because of doing his own… ]
Or, yeah. Cousins if you want it to be easy. Either way, it’s no problem. Gonna shock ya [ absolutely not ] but I ain’t exactly on the lawful side of things.
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[ then, a smile. ] I wouldn't expect a God to be lawful by any human standards. There's no reason for you to abide by any expectations mortals set down. The way you and I see the world I'm sure is completely different if we were to go through every minutiae.
[ of course she thinks laws on alcohol are arbitrary and set by officials in contradictory manners, but she's not a politician nor does she aspire to be one. she follows the law within reason because it's the easiest way to live her life, not out of an agreement with them. it doesn't help that she has two sets of laws to follow as well: the law of civilized society and the law of mages.
in a way, she's glad she doesn't need to follow that second one right now. it'd be such a hassle to hide she's a mage here compared to her ordinary life. ]
But ok, I can definitely see where you're coming from on it. So let's do it. Just don't bail on me if things go bad, or I'll get really mad with you.
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…He wonders if Daybit might have been the same, if not for his condition.
It’s a fleeting thought, and one that he dismisses with a laugh at her admonishment. ]
Yeah, yeah, I promise. Things get dicey, we’re goin’ to jail together.
[ On one hand, that’s a firm promise, since a god’s oath might as well be law, but. On the other, why does he escalate to that level to start…? ]
What color do you want for the nails, by the way?
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[ A god of the Aztecs, but also an action movie enjoyer… Gods contain multitudes. Apparently. ]
Pink’s a good choice.
[ He nods approvingly, then leans back to look at the options in a case nearby. After scanning them, he grabs two. One is closer to a nude, and the other is a little more saturated, like a paler rose gold. ]
Which one? These are both good colors.
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A little flash is ok sometimes. [ she doesn't need to be so under the radar here. there's a sense of freedom in that. ] But no, getting arrested in real life is bad. I've never been, but I imagine there's a lot of paperwork, waiting around, getting locked up in a holding cell... it's just not worth it. If we're going to commit a crime, I rather we not get caught.
one.
when he enters the sauna, he comes in dressed, or is it undressed in the proper attire. though, this time with his egg tucked under one arm. at the words, he simply just stares, looking around at the steam that's quickly escaping from the room.
well, at least it's a familiar face, he doesn't say much for a moment. ]
What, were you sleeping? No need to make a fuss, I'm closing it now.
[ which he is now, before finding a place to plop down. ]
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But despite the rude demand, Tezcatlipoca’s ire doesn’t last long. Since Yuwon is coming in instead of just being nosy like the last person, he nods appreciatively. ]
Close, honestly. It’s relaxing in h—
[ He starts to answer, but he stops abruptly as he sees what’s under Yuwon’s arm. ]
…Is that an egg? [ No, that's not the question to ask. Obviously it is. ] Why do you have an egg?
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well, thankfully, now that he's settling, he can discard some of his layers. starting from his pyromancy robe. he places it down and the egg on top of it, before beginning to strip off his shirt. ] Oh, that. [ he says casually, before giving a shrug. ]
I had it from before I came here. It was given back to me, but it doesn't really have a use yet. [ he then packs his clothes back into his inventory. leaning back, as he releases a sigh as he looks back at the egg.
as he thought, it isn't reacting. ] Don't let it stop you from relaxing.
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[ Tezcatlipoca responds with a laugh in his voice, because Yuwon sure is casual about it... His explanation doesn't exactly explain anything that he's curious about, either. So, he sits up a little more, but it's so he can lean in to look at the egg. Different worlds, different creatures and all, but he's curious to see if he recognizes it.
...Though the thought does occur to him. Does Yuwon lay eggs? Like, it wouldn't be out of the question. ]
Gotta say, you didn't strike me as the kinda guy that would have... Hm, how to put it. Paternal instinct, I guess?
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yuwon doesn't seem to mind the way the other man is analyzing the egg. it does appear to have strange purple markings all over its shell, almost insidious looking. it also does seem to release a faint, but foreign type of energy.
his own features only seem to falter at the remark about "paternal instinct." ] I don't. I just figured once it hatches, it could help me out. [ whether as a familiar. or whatever it was intended to be. a remnant of an outer god?
he doesn't worry about it, instead: ] Have you seen anything like it before?
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That's essentially the look that Tezcatlipoca gives Yuwon once he focuses on the egg enough to feel that prickle of energy against his senses. It may not be an exact impression, but it's familiar enough. ]
—Like this? Nah.
[ He's come into contact with remnants of Outer Gods himself, though they took a distinctly different form... He wouldn't put it past them being able to lay eggs, because why not, honestly, but it's still something outside even his full understanding if so. That's kind of the point. They're beings that exist far outside of the sphere of influence of Earth, or even their solar system. ]
Know you said you brought it with you, but where'd you get it at home? It's got a... Let's just call it a vibe, but it's a little reminiscent of something I'm familiar with.
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perhaps, it's best that it remains a mystery to them (but not to me so i'm just in pain). while yuwon asks, it isn't as if he has any real expectations. while he does consider it a possibility that this egg could be derived from another universe, and in turn, others may be more familiar with it— it isn't to state that they could truly draw any conclusions without it actually hatching.
probably.
but, the fact that tezcatlipoca is able to produce some sort of response does get him wondering. ] Something familiar... to you? [ hm. that definitely is food for thought. but, to answer his question. ] At home, if you cleared a floor, you normally receive some type of reward depending on your performance. [ which felt... kind of weird to put into words, but. ] This is what I got.
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Yeah, vaguely. Reminds me of something, at least. Might more if it wasn't, y'know, and egg, but...
[ He does have a theory about it as a result, and it's an easy one to test. As he explains, he gives the egg a little flick. It's definitely not enough to harm it in any way, but he's just wanting to see if it reacts in any way. That might seem silly to expect of an egg, but that's just the oddity of this class of being, at least from his understanding. ]
It's complicated, but there are entities that don't exist in the typical understanding. Call 'em from another universe, higher dimension, whatever you want, but you could call them gods too, technically speaking. Even I've never met one, just know they exist, but there's rare cases where people can resonate with 'em. Reminds me of that, a little bit.
[ that's fine right ]
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which is likely displayed in the interest he seems to show in the subject, his attention entirely focused on the god. ] That actually would make the most sense. [ if just because from his prior timeline, he knows enough magical beasts to compare, and figure it likely wasn't any of the ones he's directly came into contact with. ] We have them too where I'm from. [ gods. presumably some form of them from other dimensions, that is. it's the first time he's heard of someone else speaking of them, though. ]
You're pretty helpful. I'm surprised. [ why is acting shocked pika by this when he's technically helped hunt before, too... ]
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However, his brief meditations on that are interrupted by that last comment. He sits back with a huff of a laugh and looks at Yuwon incredulously. ]
Why's that a surprise? You saw me helpin' out before, didn't ya?
[ He doesn't seem offended, at least, since generally speaking? Yeah, he's not exactly helpful. But he's had a bit more incentive to here so far. Or at least the whim to. ]
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[ hunting, that is. it just so happened to align with what they were expected to do per the mission, and worked out for the outsiders intents and purposes to survive until supplies arrived. not yuwon discounting tez's efforts in his mind, even if he also is no different.
though, he did seem easygoing. for a god, that is.
as far as he knows most gods tended to be intense. whether it was in zeus' infinite desire to retain power for olympus, or even in how prone to fighting some of his old companions had been. either way, he seems to ruminate on this as he passes the egg another glance. ]
Do you usually act on a whim?
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[ His emphasis on the word is almost playful, because he’s a little amused that Yuwon apparently understood him so quickly, especially with that follow-on question. It’s very reminiscent of Daybit, honestly, though his affect would be even flatter. ]
So, if that doesn’t answer your question, yeah. I do. I’m not a god with grand plans for the universe or shit like that, so what else is there but whim?
[ He leans back comfortably again, since his curiosity is… Well, it’s not satisfied with Yuwon’s egg, but it doesn’t seem like the guy has answers either. He’s at least not worried about it, even though perhaps he should be. ]
Plus, some chaos is a good thing. Keeps things fresh.
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... and it seems this individual is no different in a sense. he catches himself falling into these thoughts and seems to shake out of it before a nostalgic smile could even touch his features. shaking it offf. ] You sound troublesome. [ casual call outs... ]
But, you made me think our worlds could have some similarities. [ maybe not in how it's set up, but the existence of gods, outer gods, and similar beings... ] I could imagine you in the Tower. [ is this a compliment...
it is in yuwon's head. ]
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