synflux | 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! ]

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▶ 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....

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I WAS JUST ASSUMING THEY HAVE INFO ON US

ABOUT WHAT MAKES US THE GUYS THEY WANT FOR THIS JOB

BUT IF THERE'S LITERALLY NO ONE ON THEIR OWN PLANET WHO FITS THE BILL THAT'S PRETTY WEIRD

WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER BASES LIKE IN KYOTO

WERE THOSE OUTSIDERS

OR WERE THEY NATIVE HUMANS WHO ALL GOT KILLED OFF

See here is the thing, when compared to some of you, that makes perfect sense.

Do you think everyone they have brought is situated for kaiju slaying? Truly? I can assure you that is not the case.

I JUST GOT HERE SO I WOULDN'T KNOW

SEND THEM ALL TO MY ROOM AND LET'S FIND OUT

THAT WAS A JOKE BUT MAYBE ONE BY ONE IS FINE

Oh? You can't take a few Kaiju slayers on your own?

[ I'm so sorry for this. ]

How many did the other guy take in that ruckus last night?

THERE'S MORE THAN A FEW OF YOU GUYS SO SHUT IT

YOU KNOW WHAT I MEANT

AND GODZILLA DIDN'T KILL ANYONE SO WHO EVEN WON THAT

IT SOUNDED TO ME LIKE EVERYONE JUST GOT PUNISHED BEFORE IT GOT GOOD

A shame, isn't it? Who ever heard of stopping a fight before it started.

Though, speaking of, perhaps we shouldn't send one to your door at a time, hm? Might end with you also stopped, and we don't want that, now do we?

At least not on base. Though off would probably yield worse results, if I'm to believe.

I suppose you will have to live eternally with your speculation.

DID THEY BRING YOU HERE TO TALK THE MONSTERS TO DEATH

It could be. There has to be some reason they brought me in.

🤣

NICE

IT'S INTERESTING RIGHT

MAYBE LILITH IS JUST DESPERATE

OR MAYBE THEY'RE REALLY STUPID OR HAVE BAD INFO

BUT IT'S MORE FUN TO THINK IT'S ON PURPOSE

THAT ALL OF US ARE THE ONES THEY CHOSE FOR REASONS

EVEN IF WE DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE YET

Maybe they simply needed someone who won't take their nonsense for long.

After all, I do not take kindly to being told what to do.

SO WHAT DO YOU DO

WHEN THEY SEND YOU GUYS ON MISSIONS

THEY'VE GOTTA HAVE SOME WAY TO MAKE YOU GO ANYWAY RIGHT

I have been on the one I was present for, yes.

Mostly, I just survived. Thankfully, it is something I am rather good at.

THAT'S THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS ANYWAY

PROBABLY NOT TO LILITH THOUGH

UNLESS WE HAVE A LOT OF PEOPLE HERE WHO LIKE TO SACRIFICE THEMSELVES

THEN MAYBE YOU'RE HERE TO YELL AT THEM AND MAKE THEM FEEL STUPID

Here is the issue: I don't rightly care what they do.

Why would I bother yelling at them?

DO YOU LIKE ANY OF THEM

[ Silco............ like.......... ]

There are ones I respect. They can handle themselves.

SO YOU'RE PROBABLY NOT HERE TO GET ALL EMOTIONAL WITH PEOPLE

PROBABLY

Me? Emotional?

Absolutely not.

[ Silco, it should be noted, is extremely emotional and often flies off the handle.

So. You know. ]

BORING

MAYBE THEY NEED SOMEONE WHO'LL EXECUTE THOSE EGGS WHEN THEY HATCH WITHOUT CRYING ABOUT IT

BUT THEY COULD'VE JUST ASKED ME

Ah, but isn't it better to find someone willing to do the dirty acts without qualm?

Don't worry, you can leave such things to those of us who will not make a large deal about it.

[ lol
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silco not make a big deal about something
don't worry, he'll give himself away in a few days I'm sure. ]

Somehow, however, I do not see LILITH asking such acts of one of us.

I DUNNO

MAYBE NOT

BUT IF THEY WOULD THEN MAYBE THAT'S WHY THEY CALLED IN GUYS LIKE YOU

YOU'RE ICE COLD

BUT THAT KIND OF PERSON CAN BE SMART

SOMETIMES

[He is absolutely reading Silco as the chilly and composed type right now. Ah, the wonders of text.]

I think I should take that as a compliment.

Let me explain something to you, my friend. There is merit in those who can make decisions devoid of whether others will find it "acceptable". I do not concern myself with the opinions of others, or whether they consider me likable.

Instead, I value finding the power necessary to take strong action, and bring it to our advantage.

[ Ah, text. Where he can backspace "my" to "our". ]

I like to think that of all things, LILITH understood that best of all about me.

IT WAS A COMPLIMENT

OR NOT AN INSULT

JUST THE WAY YOU COME OFF

THERE'S NOT A LOT OF THINGS THAT ARE ALWAYS A COMPLIMENT OR ALWAYS AN INSULT

BUT I DON'T HATE IT

YOU SOUND LIKE A COMMANDER TO ME WHEN YOU TALK LIKE THAT

[This, too, is neither an insult nor a compliment.]

[ He definitely thinks it's a compliment. ]

I would not say I am a commander, but I am a leader.

Commanders have all that nonsense about pomp and procedure that I simply do not buy into. Though I am happiest when I direct.

SO YOU LIKE TELLING EVERYONE ELSE WHAT TO DO

WITHOUT HAVING TO FOLLOW ANY RULES OR ANSWER TO ANYONE

AND IF IT'S NASTY WORK IT'S FINE AS LONG AS IT GETS YOUR PEOPLE AHEAD

LIKE THAT

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DOWNTIME MINGLE #4

▶ 001. WINNERS CIRCLE.

▶ 002. PROJECT EGG.

▶ 003. OPEN FORUM.

▶ 004. AFTERWORD.

@FutureTerror, I can't resist even if we also do a black market follow-up later

please I'll always take multiples!!

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