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Entry tags:
- !event,
- chainsaw man: makima,
- critical role: taryon darrington,
- devil summoner: raidou kuzunoha,
- fate/grand order: okada izou,
- final fantasy 7: kadaj,
- genshin impact: wriothesley,
- in stars and time: siffrin,
- library of ruina: malkuth,
- lobotomy corporation: yesod,
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- mobile suit gundam seed: lacus clyne,
- mobile suit gundam seed: shinn asuka,
- my hero academia: katsuki bakugo,
- original character: lilias hollow,
- original: aodh,
- pacific rim: raleigh becket,
- persona 5: akira kurusu,
- yu-gi-oh! gx: manjoume jun
TRAVEL LOG #3
TRAVEL LOG #3
ā¶ 001. TARGU MURES AIRPORT.
In the early morning of the 1st, Outsiders will receive a message in their oculars.
True enough, a SPECIAL ALERT will blare through the implants shortly after, asking those who would be willing to help with a distress call to head to the hangar. The reward will be an additional bonus pay, as this seems to be different from detecting a kaiju. There, they will see a familiar sight: the LILITH SKY CRUISER, a spacecraft capable of carrying 80 passengers. There is little time for seat assignments, so seating will be on a first come, first serve basis (hopefully you donāt get the middle seat!) and the flight will last about 10 hours. Just like any aircraft, Outsiders may stand up and walk around once the seatbelt signs turn off. There is inflight entertainment consisting of AI movies or virtual reality games (see TRAVEL LOG #2). Characters with inhuman features are required to wear their cloaking devices.
The plane will touch down at Targu Mures Airport, Transylvania, Romania, which appears to be abandoned and desolate. There isnāt a living soul to be found.
There isnāt a data portal in Romania, and thereās just no way to transport the number of cars needed for over 60 people via plane. Letās hope you managed to get proper rest on the way here, because the hike will take about 5-6 hours through the dense forest, with the Captain feeding directions through the ocular based on where the kaiju readings are most pronounced.
All teams will be traveling together along a treacherous terrain which will include both harmful flora & fauna. Outsiders can expect to come across brown bears, wolves, European lynx, golden jackal & wild boars. Although the forest is dense, these animals are scarce to come by, but they can appear, especially when the hike takes place at dusk and into the night.
In this time of the year, hay fever is a common occurrence in these forests. Those sensitive to pollen may be sneezing and feeling fatigue through this hike. There will be steep hills, slippery ground and eerie sounds of the night to serenade the Outsiders. It doesn't help that the further they travel, the thicker a dark fog gathers around them, making the surroundings difficult to make out. Everyone will be provided with flashlights, but those with abilities to see in the dark or cast their own light will be encouraged to lead small groups. Everyone is going in the same general direction, but giving each other some space might be helpful. There will be no time to rest, no matter how tired Outsiders may be.
Just when it feels like they might need to trek through the forest forever—is that smoke coming from a fire up ahead?
"Oh, seriously? Youāre putting this on my plate now when I have so much to do? Tch ā¦ Outsiders currently caring for Imugi eggs, bring them to the medical bay. Iāll take over for now. Captain Yamakawa needs everyone to report to the hangar right away. Thereās been a distress call from a distant land and weāre noticing some strange readings. We need you to go investigate this.
ā¦Put some catnip on my plate, Alex. Itāll be a long night."
ā¦Put some catnip on my plate, Alex. Itāll be a long night."
True enough, a SPECIAL ALERT will blare through the implants shortly after, asking those who would be willing to help with a distress call to head to the hangar. The reward will be an additional bonus pay, as this seems to be different from detecting a kaiju. There, they will see a familiar sight: the LILITH SKY CRUISER, a spacecraft capable of carrying 80 passengers. There is little time for seat assignments, so seating will be on a first come, first serve basis (hopefully you donāt get the middle seat!) and the flight will last about 10 hours. Just like any aircraft, Outsiders may stand up and walk around once the seatbelt signs turn off. There is inflight entertainment consisting of AI movies or virtual reality games (see TRAVEL LOG #2). Characters with inhuman features are required to wear their cloaking devices.
The plane will touch down at Targu Mures Airport, Transylvania, Romania, which appears to be abandoned and desolate. There isnāt a living soul to be found.
"Most of the country was destroyed decades ago, so there shouldnāt be anyone still living here. Yet, these readings ā¦.. And we canāt ignore that call for help. Weāll need to investigate further. My Angels, go the rest of the way on foot..."
There isnāt a data portal in Romania, and thereās just no way to transport the number of cars needed for over 60 people via plane. Letās hope you managed to get proper rest on the way here, because the hike will take about 5-6 hours through the dense forest, with the Captain feeding directions through the ocular based on where the kaiju readings are most pronounced.
All teams will be traveling together along a treacherous terrain which will include both harmful flora & fauna. Outsiders can expect to come across brown bears, wolves, European lynx, golden jackal & wild boars. Although the forest is dense, these animals are scarce to come by, but they can appear, especially when the hike takes place at dusk and into the night.
In this time of the year, hay fever is a common occurrence in these forests. Those sensitive to pollen may be sneezing and feeling fatigue through this hike. There will be steep hills, slippery ground and eerie sounds of the night to serenade the Outsiders. It doesn't help that the further they travel, the thicker a dark fog gathers around them, making the surroundings difficult to make out. Everyone will be provided with flashlights, but those with abilities to see in the dark or cast their own light will be encouraged to lead small groups. Everyone is going in the same general direction, but giving each other some space might be helpful. There will be no time to rest, no matter how tired Outsiders may be.
Just when it feels like they might need to trek through the forest forever—is that smoke coming from a fire up ahead?
ā¶ 002. BRAČOV, TRANSYLVANIA.
Wander further through the bushes, and behold, it does appear to be smoke—but not from any natural fire. Itās coming from a chimney! The Outsiders will stumble upon the historic region of BraČov, known for its Gothic architecture and medieval towns. Romania has been classified as a desolate region for a very long time, and as far as LILITH is concerned, this city should be completely destroyed and abandoned. Yet, there is smoke coming from the chimneys, fresh laundry hanging on lines and the faint chatter of children playing. There are very clearly people living here, and this has LILITH completely dumbfounded.
One thing Outsiders will notice when they step into the town is how it appears to be lost in time. The date is still 2278 as far as anyone knows, but thereās no sign of any modern technology—no computers, telephones, or any sign of electricity or plumbing. Each and every house looks like it could have been plucked right out of the 1700s, and there even appear to be horse-drawn carriages parked along the pavements.
The townspeople themselves also look plucked out of time, with the women donning petticoats and aprons, and the men sporting waistcoats and riding boots. They welcome the Outsiders with warmth, delight, and over-the-top hospitality; more than happy to show the visitors around Brasov on their carriages. With how rarely they meet anyone from outside the village, the children are full of curiosity, following the Outsiders around and poking at their technology while bombarding them with questions, such as where did you come from? Do you know how to play any games? What do you like to eat?
Outsiders will be presented with food, clean clothing, and a room to stay at the village inns (2-3 people per room). They are free to roam and explore the village, where they will find taverns, fresh food markets, shops, inns, and a church dedicated to the village god.
One notable aspect of the town is the fact that they appear to have fresh, non-lab grown food. The vegetables taste fresher and are vibrant in color. The meat tastes much richer than it would back in Neo Tokyo. This is owed to the fact that the people of Brasov actually tend to their own farmlands, a lost practice in these times. Venture a little out of the city and youāll find it: acres of farmland, growing wheat, corn, oats, potatoes, grapes and sunflowers. They even have livestock!
The people of Brasov are more than happy to answer questions about their town and way of living. Outsiders who go around gathering information from the villagers will learn the following:
"So itās true ā¦ The resilience of humanity cannot be understated. Iāll need to report this to the Commander right away. My Angels, embark on the town. We need to find the source of this distress call and investigate these kaiju readings. I know weāve had setbacks recently, but Iāve always had my faith in you."
One thing Outsiders will notice when they step into the town is how it appears to be lost in time. The date is still 2278 as far as anyone knows, but thereās no sign of any modern technology—no computers, telephones, or any sign of electricity or plumbing. Each and every house looks like it could have been plucked right out of the 1700s, and there even appear to be horse-drawn carriages parked along the pavements.
The townspeople themselves also look plucked out of time, with the women donning petticoats and aprons, and the men sporting waistcoats and riding boots. They welcome the Outsiders with warmth, delight, and over-the-top hospitality; more than happy to show the visitors around Brasov on their carriages. With how rarely they meet anyone from outside the village, the children are full of curiosity, following the Outsiders around and poking at their technology while bombarding them with questions, such as where did you come from? Do you know how to play any games? What do you like to eat?
Outsiders will be presented with food, clean clothing, and a room to stay at the village inns (2-3 people per room). They are free to roam and explore the village, where they will find taverns, fresh food markets, shops, inns, and a church dedicated to the village god.
One notable aspect of the town is the fact that they appear to have fresh, non-lab grown food. The vegetables taste fresher and are vibrant in color. The meat tastes much richer than it would back in Neo Tokyo. This is owed to the fact that the people of Brasov actually tend to their own farmlands, a lost practice in these times. Venture a little out of the city and youāll find it: acres of farmland, growing wheat, corn, oats, potatoes, grapes and sunflowers. They even have livestock!
The people of Brasov are more than happy to answer questions about their town and way of living. Outsiders who go around gathering information from the villagers will learn the following:
Outsiders can do as they please. The villagers are very friendly and will try to accommodate them however possible. There seems to be very little crime in the town and the people look happy. LILITH has been quiet for some time now. Maybe this is a great opportunity to have a well-deserved break? How can you not when the people are so kind and the food looks and tastes so delicious? In fact, the longer that Outsiders stay here, the more some of them may begin to feel like they belong here.
- Why is the land so fertile? This is all owed to their benevolent village god, the Lord of the Forest. No one goes hungry because their god takes care of them. Observant Outsiders will see a common symbol plastered around town: a canine skull.
- There was a distress call. Is everyone okay? The townspeople would respond in confusion and assure the Outsiders that nothing is out of the ordinary. They have been living peacefully for centuries and it’s because their god protects them. They don’t seem to know anything about what’s going on outside their town and the word ‘kaiju’ is lost on them.
- Who is the Lord of the Forest? The townspeople will sing his praises, telling the Outsiders about how he has been providing for and protecting their town for many years.
- Where is the Lord of the Forest? He lives in the forest and mountains that surround the village. Sure enough, if the Outsiders look around, they will see they are completely surrounded by foggy forest and mountains as far as the eye can see.
- Can they go into the forest? The villagers will look worried. While the Lord of the Forest keeps them safe, the forest is still filled with dangerous creatures. Also, the thick fog and trees makes it easy to get lost. Only the most skilled hunters venture out to catch prey like deer and bears. Characters who venture into the woods will get turned around and lost but will eventually find their way back to the village, to which others will reply it is the lord's guidance that brought them back to safety.
ā¶ 003. BONFIRE FEAST.
On the night of the 7th, the villagers will knock on doors inviting everyone to a bonfire party! Itās just about time to harvest their crops so food is abundant. They canāt think of any better way to use it than to prepare a feast. The bonfire will be held in the council square. Tables and benches have been set up and an impressive spread of fresh food is laid out for everyone to enjoy. Outsiders can enjoy bread, cheese, fresh pork, stew, roasted chicken, seasonal vegetables and free flowing alcohol. There are live musicians on the scene as well, playing merry tunes on their instruments. Some of the villagers have even started dancing around the bonfire and theyāre pulling people in to join them! At the center of the table, a canine skull is placed, and the villagers give thanks to their god before partaking in the food.
Nothing seems out of the ordinary ā¦ Full and content, everyone will feel tired and want to retire for the night. Characters that do not need to sleep will also feel tired.
Night passes, and daybreak comes. Outsiders might notice that their numbers have dwindled; certain people have gone missing and are nowhere to be found. There wonāt be a trace of the captured Outsiders aside from their belongings that they may have left behind.
The villagers do not seem bothered and everything seems normal in the village. Asking the villagers about these disappearances will result in no answers—they claim to have no clue as to the missing Outsiders' whereabouts. It also wonāt be possible to contact them, or even LILITH for that matter. It is almost like communications have been cut off completely and their implants receive weak reception.
Observant characters may notice that a heavy fog has descended upon the village overnight and though it gets better during the day, it never lets up.
Captured Outsiders are as followed:
Nothing seems out of the ordinary ā¦ Full and content, everyone will feel tired and want to retire for the night. Characters that do not need to sleep will also feel tired.
Night passes, and daybreak comes. Outsiders might notice that their numbers have dwindled; certain people have gone missing and are nowhere to be found. There wonāt be a trace of the captured Outsiders aside from their belongings that they may have left behind.
The villagers do not seem bothered and everything seems normal in the village. Asking the villagers about these disappearances will result in no answers—they claim to have no clue as to the missing Outsiders' whereabouts. It also wonāt be possible to contact them, or even LILITH for that matter. It is almost like communications have been cut off completely and their implants receive weak reception.
Observant characters may notice that a heavy fog has descended upon the village overnight and though it gets better during the day, it never lets up.
Captured Outsiders are as followed:
Aventurine
Choso
Dan Heng
Denji
Ereshkigal
Hiyori Iki
Kabru
Kaga
Lucy/Kaede
Maki Zenin
Makima
Malkuth
Loop
Nanami Kento
Rover
Sampo Koski
Taryon Darrington
Wriothesley
Yzak Jule
Zagreus
ā¶ 004. THE CHOSEN (KIDNAPPEES ONLY).
A separate log for KIDNAPPEES ONLY can be found HERE.
ā¶ 005. AFTERWORD.
Welcome to our third travel log!
There are no assigned seats this time, so characters may sit wherever they choose. Inhuman-looking characters will need to wear their cloaking devices so as to not alarm the people of the town. A separate log has been prepared for kidnappees only. An additional prompt will go up for non-captured characters before the kaiju fight. The scheduling will depend on actions in the captive log. We will announce it on plurk.
All tags on this log are worth 2 points and will count towards October AC.
There are no assigned seats this time, so characters may sit wherever they choose. Inhuman-looking characters will need to wear their cloaking devices so as to not alarm the people of the town. A separate log has been prepared for kidnappees only. An additional prompt will go up for non-captured characters before the kaiju fight. The scheduling will depend on actions in the captive log. We will announce it on plurk.
All tags on this log are worth 2 points and will count towards October AC.
EVENT BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)
1. TARGU MURES AIRPORT: There has been a distress signal. Characters caring for eggs must leave their eggs with Dr. Spim and report to the hangar to board their flight. The Outsiders will touch down in Targu Mures Airport, and will need to hike the rest of the way through the forest.
2. BRAČOV, TRANSYLVANIA: Romania was thought to be a desolate country but one village seems to be thriving. The town of Brasov has historic, medieval architecture and the people seem plucked out of the 1700s. They are friendly, welcoming and curious, having never seen technology like what the Outsiders have. Outsiders are provided free lodgings, fresh clothing, food and water. The villagers raise their own livestock and grow their own food, which is unheard of in these times. They don't know anything about a distress call. All around the village, the symbol of a canine skull can be found. This is the Lord of the Forest, the god of this village whom the villagers worship.
3. BONFIRE FEAST: The villagers invite the Outsiders to a bonfire party where fresh food is abundant. After a night of merrymaking, they find that certain Outsiders have disappeared from their numbers and nobody seems to know what happened to them.
002.
Have we set out a proper search for them yet? While it may be early, I would rather settle my nerves now, lest I do something regrettable. [ if just because that was his go-to method. ]
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[ He's just a little snappy because it's Callisto he's speaking to, but even he knows to put aside their petty bickering when the situation is so dire. ]
It is imperative we secure the safety of everyone who remains first. We cannot be sure when each person was taken; the perpetrators may still be kidnapping individuals as we speak.
Are you currently in the presence of another Outsider? If not, I am at the council square.
[ Clearly, Ratio intends to have them move as a pair to minimize the risk to both of them. ]
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[ does he have time to tack on this descriptors? who knows. ]
Should I be touched at your sudden concern?
[ either way, it's the last message callisto sends, before...
he really does meet him at the council square. what was all that bravado for? nothing. ]
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My grievances do not extend into our work.
[ The scholar scans Callisto from head to toe when the prince arrives, as if to ascertain that he is unharmed and uncompromised. As he does so, his eyes continue flashing in a clear sign that he's communicating on the ocular network, gathering information and coordinating with the other Outsiders. ]
Good. I will accompany you if you intend to search for our missing colleagues. Let us proceed.
[ He will wait for Callisto to direct the pairāassuming the prince has any ideas or plans to search for the missing Outsiders. ]
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... and admittedly, having another perspective could be perceived as useful to his purposes. at the very least, he's not going to deny the offer to have another hand. but, is he going to make this easy? absolutely not. ] "If I intend"? If I didn't know better, I would think you were calling me heartless. As if I would not look after my own people.
[ but, his words lack any real venom, if just because he did notice the way he looked him over.
outside of his commentary, however, he is moving towards the first area where people gathered. almost as if retracing the steps of the most common places to traverse through the village. he's waiting for ratio to say if he's already ventured through these places already. ]
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There are other courses of action one can engage in currently, such as securing the safety of those still present in town, monitoring the townspeople for suspicious behaviour, or attempting to restore communications with LILITH. That is the distinction I am making.
[ He follows Callisto for now, and says nothing. But it's clear in his gaze that he's evaluating, judging the prince's actions. ]
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As for the people still here, perhaps a head count would be best. [ which ratio is already sort of doing by inquiring on who hasn't been in contact within the past day. ] More importantly, the person you're looking for, don't you think you should at least provide a description?
[ is he playing around? who knows. ]
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[ Even as Ratio continues coordinating with others, he looks around, looking for suspicious behaviour from the townspeople or any signs of the missing people. Nothing so far though, unfortunately. ]
I am currently in the process of doing so. I have confirmed at least thirteen missing so far.
[ Which is a lot, considering they are a group that doesn't exceed eighty people. And Callisto's request is fair, since near eighty people is a lot to remember the details of. ]
Aventurine is a blond man with striking magenta and cyan dual-toned eyes. He is of a slim build and is several centimetres shorter than us. There is a black tattoo on the left side of his neck.
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That may be the safest for the near future, but I will do as I please in the meantime.
[ 13 is a lot compared to a full headcount, but he doesn't delve too deeply into the details for now. however, while he may have carried on the tone of challenging the other man until just moments ago, it does seem to simmer down when ratio offers up the description with no additional questions asked. ]
Than us? You rather enjoy pairing us off together. [ he can't completely do away with his personality, okay. ] But, I will be sure to keep that description in mind as we complete our search.
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So long as you cooperate when it is essential to.
[ Most Outsiders had a strong independent streakāsomething even he himself is not exempt to. It's something that he's learning he must plan around, especially in situations like these where emotions are running high. ]
We are of similar height.
[ He responds flatly, with no trace of amusement. When compared to Aventurine's 5'8", Ratio's 6'1" and Callisto's 6'2" is not a significant difference in height. It's curious that Callisto doesn't react to the description though. ]
So you two have never met in person...
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the difficulties of his personality aside, he does look over at ratio. ] Why? Would you be worried if I had? [ there's a touch of amusement. but, he seems to brush it off easily enough. ] Rest assured, I would not seek another person out simply because I was dissatisfied with your behavior.
[ he does mean it. that said, he's sure all their minds are more preoccupied with the outsiders they're unable to reach at present. aventurine included. ]
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No. I've no reason to concern myself over your conduct.
[ It's a quick reply, but not one made out of denial or reassurance. He truly isn't worried about it. By this point he's realized that Callisto likes to make provoking comments, but doesn't seem prone to acting on them. ]
I merely thought you two were more familiar with each other.
[ He does not clarify how they should be more familiar though. If Callisto hasn't figured out that Aventurine is his apparent 'love advisor', Ratio doesn't feel the need to enlighten him. In a way, he's teasing the prince, by mentioning his presumptions but failing to explain them. ]
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[ laying mention to their past, which actually isn't soo distant. it's clear, however, that like most of his statements, they were simply meant to be that ... statements. no obvious motive beyond burrowing under the skin of the other party. mostly said in absence of any real malicious intent, just a slight touch of it.
but, somehow, he gets the feeling as they walk through the town together that ratio might know that all too well by now. ] Is that so...? [ he really does get the inkling like some piece of information if being withheld from him, but he also doesn't push. it was more unseemly to admit it to be the case, after all. ] I could hardly split my attention between the two of you. [ a joke.
arguably, as crown prince he spreads himself far more thin in some ways. ]
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[ Given their every interaction has played out similarly, with Callisto constantly attempting to provoke him, Ratio has to assume that's just how he interacts with people normally.
Callisto is far more passive than he'd expected, actually. Despite Ratio obviously withholding information related to him, the prince doesn't seem inclined to push. There is more to him than the scholar initially believed. ]
I am hardly in want of your attention. Feel free to redirect it to your... subjects instead.
[ He'd named so many people in his initial reply. He has people he cares about here too. They are the same in that respect. ]
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[ he asks, but once more, in a way in which doesn't imply any actual interest in receiving an answer. if ratio answers, he does, if he moves on to another topic, then that was also entirely acceptable. it's less apathy than it is him simply making idle conversation as they walk from one location to another, his eyes scanning over the villagers that pass. ] My subjects? Do you mean my aides?
[ while there is concern laced into his actions thus far, and even in their exchange, he does seem to add in a more lighthearted potential. ] While I do not know if your companion is the sort to stay in one place, I would say that one of my aides could very well be sharing a bed with a stranger while we head out in search for him. I wouldn't be too concerned. [ not him shaming kabru with no context...
on top of this being during what will soon be the worst time, but present callisto doesn't know this. ]
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[ Not technically meant to be an insult, he's just being honest. It just happens to be insulting. Don't worry about it, he doesn't mean any malice, and it's evident in the comparatively light-hearted manner he responds. ]
Whatever you call them. The people you care for.
[ He presumes Callisto cares for them, anyway. He doesn't read as someone cold enough to use everyone he meets as pawns for his agenda. It's only a presumption at best, but Ratio is far from being terrible at reading people, despite his lackluster ability to socialize. ]
I will keep an eye out for them nonetheless.
[ Poor Kabru... he doesn't deserve this. ]
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[ he responds in tune. almost mimicking a similar tone of voice, as if he were intending to pay ratio back for every bit of insult his words may have, or may not have had, but at the same time, it's done so in stride. oddly casual.
the clarification of "the people you care for" seems to cause callisto to think twice about his words. he isn't sure he likes being perceived this way, but at the same time, was it better than being thought of as a callous and coldhearted prince of iron and blood. a difficult question he doesn't know the answer to. however, it does help to know that at least it's a weakness theymay have at least briefly exchanged. ]
I will keep an eye out of yours, as well. If you recall any others, be sure to send a message.