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DOWNTIME MINGLE #4

DOWNTIME MINGLE #4


CONTENT WARNINGS: suggestive themes, egg hatching, parenthood.

ā–¶ 001. WINNERS CIRCLE.

During this time period, the Outsiders would typically have been met with a makeshift party with poorly placed balloons and streamers. However, this time it’s just a bulletin board with the following message scrawled out on it:
GOOD JOB:
LOREMIPSUM (K.O.)
REDMIST (600)
NICE TOY (600)
RISK (599)
Even though the mission was a partial success, there are still sponsors who were impressed with the actions of the recognized Outsiders. They also believe those who have contributed are still able to provide relief to the people, and should not be criticized too harshly due to their efforts.

In light of this, the base will have an increase of various lab-made spices delivered by a certain sauce company that heard a certain Outsider has a preference for spicy food. Apparently, the spices pair perfectly with their lab-made chicken.

Maybe it’s a coincidence with a certain network name but the Nice Toy Company also endorses the base and creates a whole line of toy guns in the airsoft and BB variety which replicate antique guns that any collector would salivate over! These are distributed on base and can be seen sold at many stores in Neo Tokyo. There has also been an influx of people who are passionate about fitness and training, sparking a trend for those who work out in bunny outfits. Supposedly, it’s something they’ve seen in a prior battle with the kaiju and so the workout is full of intense cardio, and even bunny hops.

Makima’s face will be found on several brands of what appears to be packaged dog food, however it is unclear if it is really dog food or not. Either way, several hundreds of packages have been delivered to base and are stored as ā€œemergency rations.ā€ Everyone on base is free to grab a snack or two at any time!

For those Outsiders worrying about whether or not they'll be docked pay for only taking down one Imugi instead of both, worry no more! Everyone will wake up one morning with a notification that 300,000 KRYPTOS (~2100 USD) have been deposited into their account. It seems pulling double shifts at their civilian jobs won't be necesssary...


ā–¶ 002. PROJECT EGG.

With the last mission ending in the retrieval of the Imugi eggs, the research teams have been left with one major question: what will they do with them? After some initial discussions, it has been decided that they would keep the eggs and attempt to raise them into maturity in order to see if they could garner more insight into not just the kaiju itself, but of their abilities. It is also their desire to see what the relationship between kaijus and the rifts are, and they believe this would be the best opportunity to do so.

The only caveat to this, however, is who would care for them in the meantime? From previously documented research, they found that kaiju eggs are not easy to raise, especially those who mirror lizard-like creatures. They need special attention that exceeds that of what people would typically expect from egg-rearing. Due to this, LILITH is asking for help from the Outsiders to temporarily tend to the eggs. The Outsiders will be working in shifts to watch the eggs, and are expected to care for them properly. It is noted that for kaiju who have been separated from their mothers, the chances of them hatching are very slim, and so they are not expecting each and every egg to hatch. They are, however, expecting Outsiders to put forth their best efforts in spite of that. At least, it’s one less thing to be blamed for.

Outsiders are expected to sign up for egg raising shifts and will get a single egg to care for. They are to be with the egg at all times during their shift, and negligence will not be tolerated. Occasionally, the staff will send drones to check in and also deliver food items and energy drinks in order to ensure that the eggs are being properly cared for. Eating or destroying the eggs is prohibited.

Coming up with names, however, is encouraged, and Seok Dang has even set up a small contest for it....


ā–¶ 003. OPEN FORUM.

As soon as the order is delivered for them to take care of the eggs, a new download will be prompted on everyone’s oculars. It comes suddenly and without any real explanation. When it loads in, people will find that it appears to look like the ā€œforumsā€ of old. They have various topics already posted, including a bolded one that remains pinned at the top of everyone’s oculars labeled ā€œPARENTING FOR DUMMIES.ā€

When anyone clicks on it, or even allows their eyes to linger on it for too long, it will automatically open. The explanation at the top is as follows:

I see what you all look up in your free time and I think you could use the help.

Who wrote this cryptic message? Their identity has been kept anonymous, but it seems clear that Outsiders are meant to utilize this to field any questions in regards to the eggs they have been ordered to care for. Some of the questions already include ā€œdo I keep them warm by sitting on them?ā€ and ā€œwhat can I do to provide further enrichment?ā€

While most of these topics pertain to parenting, if one exits the parenting tab, they will find the forum is entirely opened up for other topics as well, including a GENERAL chat, and a thread created by Seok Dang called ā€œAITA.ā€ Apparently, this was all the rage once upon a time.

[ Note: Feel free to use this not only to discuss parenting, but also to discuss any other topics Outsiders may want to engage in. You can use the code below, or do it without! ]


EVERLIGHT

REVELATION

BRIMSTONE

REDEMPTION



ā–¶ 004. AFTERWORD.

Welcome to our fourth downtime mingle! For the naming contest, we are limiting submissions to one name per character. This is entirely for fun and there is no obligation to participate.

We decided to keep the mingle lighter this time due to the number of player events ongoing. Please do check out the SPA UPGRADE and the ROYAL GALA also occurring this month. Big thanks to Sky and Bijou for organizing these! Additionally, the LOCATIONS page has been updated with both Kyoto and Okinawa. Characters may now visit those locations at any time.

All tags on this log are worth 2 points.


EVENT BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)
1. WINNER'S CIRCLE: The heavy hitters/KO winners of the last kaiju fight receive their sponsorships, including spices, BB guns, training videos, and fancy dog food.

2. PROJECT EGG: Outsiders are tasked with caring for and attempting to hatch the Imugi eggs salvaged from Seoul. They are encouraged to try a variety of methods in order to get the eggs to hatch, as no data currently exists. Not all eggs will survive.

3. OPEN FORUM: Outsiders are provided with an open parenting forum to ask for and exchange egg raising advice. However, a certain someone seems to have also included a general forum for Outsiders to discuss whatever they wish....

blastedass: by blastedass @ dreamwidth (šŸ’„ Naaanda?)

[personal profile] blastedass 2024-10-15 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Bakugou snorts at the little tease, but doesn't bother saying more as he rests his arms on the stones beside him, legs stretching further in the water to work out a small kink. That feels better.]

They don't have any available.

[Not a single damn robe you'd expect from the spa. Apparently you were supposed to procure and bring your own?]
lunarchivist: (I do not see it)

have a very belated tag.....

[personal profile] lunarchivist 2024-10-16 07:17 am (UTC)(link)
[(Poor Goji could really benefit from having his wife around these days…a. And later. Giant Moth shaped hole in his life…)

Dan Heng winces at the annoyance evident in Mr. Godzilla’s countenance. Ah. Sore spot. Something did happen. Gigan’s screaming startled Dan Heng out of a rare dead sleep even…difficult not to notice.

That wince turns into a full grimace at the mention of Ratio. He rotates the egg in a sort of fidget.
] A-Ah…I see. Dr. Ratio is…. [He would argue with a 10-foot-tall kaiju….] I feel like I should apologize on his behalf, but we’re barely even associates. We’ve worked together in my version of the timeline even, but he doesn’t seem to. Remember. Anyway, that’s…hm. Unfortunate. My condolences.

[His mate? Then again he’d seen the man with Aventurine enough to notice a closeness, but Dan Heng is…not the greatest at detecting those kinds of things. Hm.]

What did LILITH…do, if I may ask? For future reference. You don’t have to answer of course, if it upsets you so. Sorry. I want to gauge how much power ourā€¦ā€employersā€ have over us. [The fact that they seem to have been able to stop such a force like Godzilla…? Say it isn’t so…]
lunarchivist: (Smile 1)

Annnd another belated wrap up ehe

[personal profile] lunarchivist 2024-10-16 07:27 am (UTC)(link)
[It really is. Perks of fantasy Reddit!]

Exactly. I’m glad to hear it. It’s…better to face conflict on your terms than to wait for it to creep up and ambush you at the worst time. Believe me.

Thank you. I know it does not always work out [The homicidal maniac of a dead once-friend(?) on his trail is example enough…] but I’m grateful for their understanding all the same. Things…are more difficult to work out over a rift.

Indeed. In fact, that you worry so much about it shows how important it is to you. Best of luck. Contact me @ dragontales if you need anything.
kaizou: (zzz the downside of alcohol?)

[personal profile] kaizou 2024-10-18 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
Humans and other things like 'em are like that. Then they talk themselves into it anyway and act like they're still better just because they feel bad about it! Ha!

[It's not like it's just humans. His Nebulans are exactly the same. Little intelligent creatures with highly developed societies and big numbers . . . they're all the same. But Gigan can't and doesn't hate them, and he sounds more entertained than bitter about the state of humanity-plus-other.]

I'm looking forward to seeing you guys in action fighting monsters. You don't get that a lot! Mostly you little guys use monsters like me to do that kinda work.
gorb: (cv.)

[personal profile] gorb 2024-10-18 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
( That makes him smile, a twitching secretly amused thing. He kind of wants to see it too, if only because he's sure Gigan might take exception to Rainbow Dragon. Though it certainly doesn't mean Geto's any less capable himself. )

Oh? And you think someone that uses monsters like you has a lesser capability in a fight?
unarm: (the full moon shines)

[personal profile] unarm 2024-10-19 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, at least we are somewhere where it's not illegal to have no available clothes.

[ Mister Amamiya here, being obnoxiously on the bright side of life. ]
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[personal profile] blastedass 2024-10-19 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Duh. [Stating the obvious.]

This place likes bringing in attractive people too.

[Not something he'd usually say, but the steam of the spa and the general relaxation here, no robes aside, prompt the comment.]
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[personal profile] vorous 2024-10-19 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
… Is going to a spa what you do naturally?
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[personal profile] survivaltricks 2024-10-21 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
[well. that takes Akira off guard, and his cheeky demeanor slips into something a bit more surprised, mouth open and expression slack]

. . . "Mask?"

[not that it's inaccurate, of course. but how does this guy know--]

[. . .]

[ah]
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[personal profile] survivaltricks 2024-10-21 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
[WHO DOESN'T HAVE A FAVORITE COLOR??]

how are we supposed to find a second thing in common if you answer like that?
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[personal profile] survivaltricks 2024-10-21 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
[oh good, Raidou is quick on the uptake. Akira nods!]

I was. I like to consider myself. . . an amateur-professional fisherman.

[THAT'S NOT A THING??]
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[personal profile] survivaltricks 2024-10-21 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
hm. my mistake, then. sorry.

[does he actually think it was a mistake, or. . .]

but to make up for gossiping you should say something super nice about her.
kaizou: (zzz sexual harassment is simple)

[personal profile] kaizou 2024-10-21 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
NATURALLY I'D PROBABLY KILL A BUNCH OF YOU FOR FUN

BUT I HEAR I GET IN TROUBLE IF I TRY THAT HERE
kaizou: (zzz artists of the universe unite)

[personal profile] kaizou 2024-10-21 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
What, one of 'em? One little guy? Ha, obviously! You wouldn't put one human up against a kaiju, but one kaiju up against another kaiju's just fine. Except when I'm tiny like this . . . but I'm not talking about that!

[Please, do not put ten-foot Gigan up alone against a full-size kaiju in battle.]
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[personal profile] survivaltricks 2024-10-21 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
nah.

i'm feeling lazy today.
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[personal profile] survivaltricks 2024-10-21 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
they're perfect.

i vote for danger cupcake.


[JAMIE PLEASE FIND A BETTER SENPAI]
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[personal profile] blastedass 2024-10-21 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Bakugo pauses when he realizes what he said, then grumbles and rubs the side of his head. Sheesh, he had to go and drop that one.]

We're not gonna have to worry about undead crap here.

[Wait'll they get to next month...]
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[personal profile] survivaltricks 2024-10-21 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
[nice attempt at changing the subject but the cat is now out of the bag!!]

[ALSO LAUGHS IN HALLOWEEN UNDEAD EVENTS]


. . . mmm.

You knew him too, then.

[Akira's confusion quickly turns into understanding]

Amamiya, right?

[at least Bakugou isn't the first to drop that little tidbit]
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[personal profile] blastedass 2024-10-21 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
[he already mentioned (did he?) he knew a version of akira from before, dammit! use the context clues of a world where fighting kaiju is the reason they're here and put some assumptions together! not his fault you're slow, dammit! *GRUMP*

don't laugh. it's sadness over there.]


We worked together on a few missions.

[one of bakugo's preferred partners, if he's honest. and would admit it.]

He preferred Ren.

[too bad bakugo still called him "Mask" all the time, sans missions where he called him "Joker" like a respectful hero would.]
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[personal profile] survivaltricks 2024-10-21 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
Ah.

[a slight twitch of his lips as his mouth curves into a smile. He preferred Ren. now that feels familiar]

I prefer Akira, so that tracks.
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[personal profile] blastedass 2024-10-21 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
What do you mean?

[saying "that tracks" suggests the other guy knew about the past akira, and not just in what he heard from the outsiders.

or he could simply imply they both liked different names?]
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[personal profile] survivaltricks 2024-10-21 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
[NEITHER!! a thoughtful hum escapes Akira's lips as he searches for the words]

I've heard a little bit about him, and honestly. . . I kind of wish I could have met him.

[is. . . that weird? to have that kind of curiosity about someone who is supposed to be you from another world?]

I've been wondering what he was like. Whether we were similar, or completely different.

But if we both prefer our given names-- [he is giving the egg another pat] Then we must be more alike than not.
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[personal profile] blastedass 2024-10-21 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
[DON'T BE A DICK!! is he humming to think of a proper answer or to make up something?]

Hmph. Most people would want to meet another version of themself.

[most, and that might depend on what was said about that person. would people want to meet a better version who had more or did more than they ever could? or would they want to meet someone who was far worse than them? jealous of or happy for the first, scared of or adverse to the second. bakugo's not sure he'd want to meet another him...]

One similarity doesn't mean the majority's the same. [he's playing devil's advocate here, since he's pretty sure the two akira are similar.]
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[personal profile] survivaltricks 2024-10-21 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
[NEITHER!! HE IS JUST COLLECTING HIS THOUGHTS!!]

You think so?

[Akira has never thought about it before now. he truly has no idea how other people might feel if they were in his shoes, but. . . that's okay. these are his own feelings, after all. his own little curiosities and wistful musings]

. . . and yeah. You're right.

[ah, but more importantly]

If you're calling me "Mask," then you must know about-- [trailing off]
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[personal profile] blastedass 2024-10-21 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
Did your ears break?

[He just said what he thought, dammit! Bakugo rolls his eyes as he sits up and starts checking over the egg. A hand moves from top to bottom in a steady slide, inspecting the temperature to make sure it's even. He does that on all four compass points of the egg. First with one hand, then the other.]

Yeah, I know about Joker and your Persona.

[Well, he knows Joker is Akira's alter ego when he's fighting, but apart from the traitorous last encounter he had with Ren...]