DOWNTIME MINGLE #4

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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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REVELATION
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BRIMSTONE
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REDEMPTION
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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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Comments

[blastedass]

I'm gonna bring it up soon because we need to talk about this crap.

Don't go wrecking rooms this time.

[30storieshigh]

Do not be given to concern, Friend Bakugo, I shall not 👌.

If needs must force my teeth to throats I shall consult with LILITH beforehand, certainly when the situation requires such action they will see the wisdom in letting Outsider correct Outsider 💯🉑.

[blastedass]

If you're gonna argue with someone else, you don't need to talk to those bastards for it!

If you wanna fight, use the simulation and beat the shit outta each other.

[30storieshigh]

An acceptable solution for contest 🤼‍♂️⚔️🤺. I fully intend to make use of it shall I have another disagreement 👍. However it will ill-serve for the needs of destruction 😕.

Do not concern yourself, Friend Bakugo. The vexing problem is one I shall discover the solution to. All will be well 👌.

[blastedass]

You've never been in the training simulator have you.

[Because that thing makes everything pretty fucking real. Even down to your aching body after getting injured. Godzilla's not wrong about it being "fake" destruction, but as far as Bakugo cares, you wouldn't know that while in there.]

Who the hell said I'm concerned?

[Dammit, don't make it look like he gives a shit!]

[30storieshigh]

Destruction of the enemy, Friend 🤨.

[ There's about five minutes before the next response. ]

Ah 🤦‍♂️! Apologies, I see now! An implication. The simulator, LILITH technology. Prone to mis-function and failure like the mind-writers oft are, or the reformable hide substitutes some Outsiders purchase. Who is to state that it would not be accidental should one be crushed or incinerated during training 🤷‍♂️.

Very wise, Bakugo. My thanks 👍.

[ Maybe he should set up a "training" session with Ratio's dice throwing mate to test this out? That could be very rewarding... ]

[blastedass]

[Okay, he has a point there. Blowing up a simulation isn't the same thing as blowing up the real monster. While Bakugo can get behind it due to his hero training, someone like Godzilla who's 100% used to the real thing would be put off by it.

That said... He's looking at his ceiling with such a face right now...]

What the fuck did you just say?

[Yes, there were a face full of words thrown at him. And he understands a gist of them. But... WHAT?!

Who's getting crushed? It doesn't fuck up that much. Where's the style chip coming in? GODZILLA, WORDS!!

... DON'T PLOT REVENGE LIKE THAT EITHER, DAMMIT!!]

[30storieshigh]

[ Friend Bakugo has a good point! They shouldn't be so candid on the network, who knows who's listening in, besides LILITH might catch onto his thought process. Such a wise friend Godzilla has. ]

Ah. What indeed 😉. An accident would be very unlikely, I shall remain vigilante when making use of the training room 👍💯.

[ Oh dear Goji's learning how to be sneaky... and learning really badly at that. ]

[blastedass]

[Where the hell is this guy's thought process going?! Sometimes Bakugo ends up looking at his friends with a weirded expression crawling across his face. Because he has no clue how they could've possibly reached their point logically...

And usually he's too irritated + impatient to listen to them explain it. Even if he yells "WHAT?!" or the like at them.

That's a rhetorical "what", dammit!]

The only accident that happens in the damn simulation room is if that stupid Seok Dang's drunk or asleep at the controls!

[Now he's not sure whether this is helping in the good way or bad way.]

[30storieshigh]

Of course 🤯. None would blame an Outsider for another's end 👻, it would be the responsibility of Seok Dang.

You are wise, Friend Bakugo ✔️.

[blastedass]

[ ... ]

What the hell are you taking away from this?

[30storieshigh]

???

I am not taking anything 🤔. There has been no exchange of physical commodities.

[ Just when you think he's learning to be clever he gets hit with a turn of phrase that slams straight into the lizard brain... ]

[blastedass]

[Dammit, he's not surprised. But he's also suspicious as fuck.]

You sound like you're plotting something.

[If he could see Godzilla, he would've called his wheel working head out sooner than this. Mostly the comments about accidents in the training simulation...]

[30storieshigh]

[ Bakugo should be suspicious. Godzilla however is just confused.]

I confess, I have considered attempting my claw at writing ✍️. However I am currently not laying down a plot, I believe philosophy to be more in my house's wheel than fiction.

Are you well, Friend Bakugo? This is a very sudden change in thought 🤔.

[blastedass]

[He's the one that's been talking weird!]

What?!

[Fuck, this is getting ridiculous!]

Forget it! Don't do anything stupid in the training room! That's all!

[30storieshigh]

[ Phrasing it that way actually gets through to the big guy. Stupid impulsive violence is what got him into a tight spot to begin with, doing the human thing of trying to get around it will likely only make it worse. ]

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Very well 😮‍💨. I shall act with caution in all things when it comes to the room of training. You have my word 👍.

[blastedass]

[Does he think Godzilla would willingly invite someone into the training room and then "accidentally" do them harm? Yes and no. The King of Kaiju doesn't come off as someone that petty. But that damn lizard brain also wants to assert dominance and can make some shit choices to do so. Regardless of whether Godzilla's plotting something, Bakugo intends to head him off before anything comes of it.

That said...]

You know you can get locked in there, right?

[30storieshigh]

Vexing yet it does not come to me as electrocutions 😑. [ Doesn't come as a shock. ]

There is much LILITH is capable of if they are displeased 😣. The sealing of our strengths perhaps being the most distasteful. One must give them acknowledgement however, it has certainly made a lasting impression 🤷🏼‍♂️.

[blastedass]

They're not electrocuting you!

[Though if Godzilla wants to try his hand against those electric geckos... he could get shocked.]

If they'd stop pissing us off, they wouldn't have as much to get upset at!

I used to give them leeway. Now I'm re-evaluating that.