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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

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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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Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Of course you're the fucking asshole.

You ever heard of talking?

[Not that Bakugo's the best paragon of virtue when it comes to arguments, as he's keen to fist shirts, yell curses, and detonate explosions for intimidation and emphasis.

Buuut he still doesn't destroy people's rooms... just his class dorm over losing a stupid game.]

A proper display of force is an acceptable part of conversation 😑. Ratio's mate simply attacked before I was allowed to converse.

Your input as a Friend of mine is still valued, however. I shall consider the stance 🤔.

Yeah? What would you do if someone kicked down your door?

I would answer the display with one of my own 😐. If the aggressor did not back down and submit then there would be battle. One would suspect a human as intelligent as Ratio enjoys acting would know the proper way of things 🙄.

That's not the "proper" way of things in a society, dammit! People talk to each other first before they start breaking shit and fighting!

I prefer my methods. It is how one shows they respect the other is capable of a fight 🤷‍♂️.

[Never thought he'd be here advocating not punching someone in the face..]

What'd you expect to do, puff your chest and kick shit around so he knew your side of the argument was right?

I believe the human term for the proper reply is "Duh"?

If one can not back their stance with their own strength then they have no argument 😐.

[He'd be amused if this wasn't a serious conversation.]

Might makes right.

[He's testing him, because Bakugo believes Godzilla is talking more about respecting someone rather than challenging in this instance.

Even if it came across sorely as the latter.]

Might is required to defend what is right 😐. When two beings of power have a disagreement it is only proper to display power to one another.

I would gladly have continued the conversation verbally once Ratio performed his own showing. However his mate initiated battle before this could occur, then instinct took over 😮‍💨.

Edited 2024-09-21 01:35 (UTC)

[He's THIS CLOSE to pointing out Godzilla's proverbial dick measuring contest mindset... but doesn't want the king of kaiju posting on the network about how that's supposed to go.]

That doesn't include collateral damage, Goji.

You instigated the violent reaction this time.

Consensus amongst the others remains quite split then 😕.

We must make an agreement to be in disagreement, Friend Bakugo 😓. I do not see folly in my actions, only the response of the humans involved.

[ Don't worry Bakugo once he has a talk with Ratio he'll be a little less of an obstinate prick about this. ]

No shit. Everyone's got their opinion.

Uh-huh. So someone kicking down the door to your nest triggers your good mood instinct.

[That's a bonus to know. Sarcastically. It's not Godzilla's intent he's got as much a problem with. More the actions.

He won't harp on him too much longer.]

[ Give him a moment Bakugo. He's going none verbal to sort this out. ]

🤨

🤔

♚🦖 > 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 ❓

✅

😒
🙄
😤

❌ ♚🦖 > 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 ❌
✔️ ♚🦖 = 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 ✔️
[ A few minutes later ]

Perhaps I should not treat with humans the way I would Titans. 😮‍💨

[ ok he got there eventually, round of applause everyone! ]

[Do you have any idea how much self control Bakugo has to utilize in order to not

NO SHIT!!

at him?]

We're not Titans.

Indeed. Yet I try to respect your kind the same as I would them 😕. I shall cease missing the steak in this regard, I shall treat with humans the "human" way 😑.

[ Stop making the mistake... ]

You mean you haven't been respecting us before?

[Does he need to blast your scaly face to earn your respect, BURGER KING?!]

Peace, friend of mine, my meaning is lost at the train station ☮️.

[ Lost in translation. ]

Acting with your kind as I did the titans is the way by which I have shown my respect. I consider my human allies as worthy as any of those whom fought alongside me in my own world 👍.

[He's starting to put together the butchered references.]

In my world, your stories always showed humans respecting Godzilla. But it was out of fear and hope rather than a mutual relationship.

If it came down to it, you were strong, they weren't. An alliance built on that isn't a true alliance.

I don't want to see what we have, you included, become an uneven wreck.

Fear. I am well used to it in the modern era, fear and arrogance. The respect humans of my world had for me is now a rare thing 😤.

You are wise for one so young, Friend Bakugo. We are meant to be equals here, I can not expect packmates to respond the way I am used to 😓. I must meet them on their terms.

My gratitude. Your words while vexing are enlightening 👍.

I can't see that. The humans in your world are either stupid or ignorant.

Tch. Don't gush on me. The other Outsiders will get used to you. Some might respond the way you're familiar with. Break into my room and I'll blow you all the way across the fucking city.

[How's that for familiar arguments? As for another question...]

Does your ocular translate your thoughts into emoji?

[ That actually makes the big guy feel a ton better. Not just the denouncement of fear over him but the warning as well. Bakugo gets it. That's the way to do things, make it clear how a challenge will be answered. If more humans were like that this wouldn't be a problem to begin with. ]

It is a conscious choice 👍. I find the modern symbols for writing to be lacking, too many words mean multiple things or nothing at all. pictographs were always more efficient 🤷‍♂️.

It also renders me as appearing more approachable, I have been informed it is very "cute" 😁.

[But pointed note there: Bakugo said that to him, rather than showing up and blowing Godzilla through the city without saying crap. Hopefully the big guy gets the picture. Humans and titans (kaiju) have similarities and differences. Navigating both sides is the only way to get through this. Because fuck LILITH. He's not navigating that bullshit.]

Uh-huh. You know those pictographs mean different things too.

[Damn, hopefully Godzilla never learns about Wingdings.]

There is truth enough to that. However the images still make clearer meaning to myself, so I shall continue their usage 🤷‍♂️.

Edited 2024-09-21 06:36 (UTC)

[I saw that. You deign fling to spring wingding me? How dare. I ting at thee cling thing.]

So long as it's you and not these shitty oculars.

▶ 001. WINNERS CIRCLE.

▶ 002. PROJECT EGG.

▶ 003. OPEN FORUM.

▶ 004. AFTERWORD.

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