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DOWNTIME MINGLE #4

DOWNTIME MINGLE #4


CONTENT WARNINGS: suggestive themes, egg hatching, parenthood.

▶ 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 “emergency rations.” 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...


▶ 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....


▶ 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 “forums” of old. They have various topics already posted, including a bolded one that remains pinned at the top of everyone’s oculars labeled “PARENTING FOR DUMMIES.”

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 “do I keep them warm by sitting on them?” and “what can I do to provide further enrichment?”

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 “AITA.” 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



▶ 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 florakasa @ tumblr (💥 Keep running your damn mouth.)

[personal profile] blastedass 2024-09-24 04:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Che! These bastards keep messing with people. [it's hard to believe the glitch is a glitch when it's been deliberately triggered before. but the worm in vegas caused a glitch outside of lilith's control. if this is a precursor to another similar wave... he doesn't want to think about that cluster fuck again.

instead bakugo focuses on the treadmill, pushing the speed up to a jog to continue a warming build up towards higher speeds. this girl's not embarrassed to be working out in the outfit though. that's weird as fuck but kind of impressive also.]


They're capitalizing on our images. [it seems strange considering lilith was disappointed in them, yet the advertisements and marketing industry didn't seem to give a shit about lilith's opinions.] Like when they put Odango Mess's face on hair products.
hitokiller: (pic#16873909)

[personal profile] hitokiller 2024-09-24 04:40 pm (UTC)(link)
It's in quotes 'cause I don't believe it. What's stoppin' a god from claiming every concept under the sun and callin' it their own?

( the real questions. someone upvote me. )
lovebombing: (snake oil)

[personal profile] lovebombing 2024-09-24 04:40 pm (UTC)(link)
You don't have to do me dirty like that, friend

I grew up with nothing, you know
blastedass: by bokunoicons @ tumblr (💥 Tch-!)

[personal profile] blastedass 2024-09-24 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Gross. They look like gremlins.

[Little hunched over skinny monsters with huge ears and eyes yowling at you.]

Haa? Why does it hate you? You own it!
eyescar: (pic#16721663)

[personal profile] eyescar 2024-09-24 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
I didn't decide that! He pecks me all the time, and Choso keeps threatening to squash him.

[ The poor birdie. ]
blastedass: by bokunoicons @ tumblr (💥 Piss the fuck off!)

[personal profile] blastedass 2024-09-24 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Can't they reprogram it?!

[And he's with Choso on this one...]
eyescar: (pic#16974976)

[personal profile] eyescar 2024-09-24 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
It's not that big a deal.

[ The threat of angry curse tends to keep Wasabi hidden in his birdhouse... ]
blastedass: by bokunoicons @ tumblr (💥 Getting scolded so stfu.)

[personal profile] blastedass 2024-09-24 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Tch. Maybe it'll calm down with a second one. Or they'll gang up on you.

[At which point he would be yelling about a refund.]
eyescar: (pic#16909403)

[personal profile] eyescar 2024-09-24 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe I should get Choso one, then they'd still live together.

[ Would his brother even like it... ]
blastedass: by bokunoicons @ tumblr (💥 Just your normal high school boy.)

[personal profile] blastedass 2024-09-24 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh. Good idea.

[Because even if it didn't get along with Yuji, it'd be constrained by Choso. And if it does like Choso and is nice to Yuji, then Yuji's won't get used as much.

Bird training.]
lovebombing: (melon drop)

[personal profile] lovebombing 2024-09-24 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Most wealthy families? Are you from one?
nutkick: (36 - UOKCFe0)

[personal profile] nutkick 2024-09-24 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
... will you do it again?

[ shit. what a hypocrite. what a fucking hypocrite he's making himself to be. because he knew the damn answer and it's a big, fat 'no'. she didn't deserve to live and he didn't deserve to live. denji is not having a great time and a part of him wants to run off and end this conversation, but- he'll do his best, without lying to her.

he'll try. ]
gimu: (pic#17035865)

[personal profile] gimu 2024-09-24 05:11 pm (UTC)(link)
now you have enough to peddle.
congratulations.

but you are right. #3 does not count in this. i retract it for now.


[ for now. ]

have you made a lot already?
redsoil: (pic#16427627)

[personal profile] redsoil 2024-09-24 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
It is a compliment! Few people truly care to embody their greed, they disavow it.

[ :3 ]

I can be a taskmaster, Sampo. I always have high expectations. ♡
lovebombing: (melon drop)

[personal profile] lovebombing 2024-09-24 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a compliment? I dunno...every time, everyone gives me the ugliest looks! It's the worst!

[Heh....]

Don't run me too ragged, alright?
lovebombing: All icons except this one made by <lj user="broshuu">! (Default)

[personal profile] lovebombing 2024-09-24 05:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks ^^

I have! Though I could always make more

I don't really have a limit here
redsoil: (pic#16220622)

[personal profile] redsoil 2024-09-24 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, shame on them. I have always appreciated the individuals who do not disguise their more "unacceptable" traits.

[ oh sampo ]

— if this were training for combat, I would have you run the full length of this island every morning. You have no idea how hard I am going to work you.
lovebombing: (change raising)

[personal profile] lovebombing 2024-09-24 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
That's very generous of you....though I know I have my flaws, I do want to act my best, too!

[................Wow.]

Well, given that its not combat, what will it be?
gimu: (pic#17035863)

[personal profile] gimu 2024-09-24 05:38 pm (UTC)(link)
what do you do with the money you have made? what is money for?
lovebombing: (malware)

[personal profile] lovebombing 2024-09-24 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[^_^]

I have my reasons Mister Choso
gimu: (pic#17030890)

[personal profile] gimu 2024-09-24 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
3) you make everything sound shadier than it probably is
lovebombing: (identity theft)

[personal profile] lovebombing 2024-09-24 05:44 pm (UTC)(link)
I am literally trying not to be shady!!! Can I ever win with you?
gimu: (pic#17030888)

[personal profile] gimu 2024-09-24 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
give money to the cat onsen with receipts of sale.

then i will eat any and all doubts cast on your integrity.
lovebombing: All icons except this one made by <lj user="broshuu">! (Default)

1/2

[personal profile] lovebombing 2024-09-24 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh


Okay
lovebombing: (change raising)

2/2

[personal profile] lovebombing 2024-09-24 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[AND SURE ENOUGH HERE'S A DEPOSIT OF 500 KRYPTOS TO THE CAT ONSEN receipt in your inbox...mister Choso.......]

[Anything to help cats (and get on a guy's good side.)]