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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,
- mobile suit gundam seed: dearka elthman,
- 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
▶ 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 don’t 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 isn’t a living soul to be found.
There isn’t a data portal in Romania, and there’s just no way to transport the number of cars needed for over 60 people via plane. Let’s 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? You’re putting this on my plate now when I have so much to do? Tch … Outsiders currently caring for Imugi eggs, bring them to the medical bay. I’ll take over for now. Captain Yamakawa needs everyone to report to the hangar right away. There’s been a distress call from a distant land and we’re noticing some strange readings. We need you to go investigate this.
…Put some catnip on my plate, Alex. It’ll be a long night."
…Put some catnip on my plate, Alex. It’ll 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 don’t 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 isn’t a living soul to be found.
"Most of the country was destroyed decades ago, so there shouldn’t be anyone still living here. Yet, these readings ….. And we can’t ignore that call for help. We’ll need to investigate further. My Angels, go the rest of the way on foot..."
There isn’t a data portal in Romania, and there’s just no way to transport the number of cars needed for over 60 people via plane. Let’s 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?
▶ 002. BRAȘOV, TRANSYLVANIA.
Wander further through the bushes, and behold, it does appear to be smoke—but not from any natural fire. It’s coming from a chimney! The Outsiders will stumble upon the historic region of Brașov, 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 there’s 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 you’ll 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 it’s true … The resilience of humanity cannot be understated. I’ll 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 we’ve had setbacks recently, but I’ve 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 there’s 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 you’ll 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.
▶ 003. BONFIRE FEAST.
On the night of the 7th, the villagers will knock on doors inviting everyone to a bonfire party! It’s just about time to harvest their crops so food is abundant. They can’t 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 they’re 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 … 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 won’t 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 won’t 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 … 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 won’t 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 won’t 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
▶ 004. THE CHOSEN (KIDNAPPEES ONLY).
A separate log for KIDNAPPEES ONLY can be found HERE.
▶ 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. BRAȘOV, 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.
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Bakugo lucks out though because today is one of those days where Kaga's present of mind enough to have some control. Her fingers flex open and closed at that "bitch" comment but she manages to fight down the urge to fling a fireball in Bakugo's face as response. Instead she just rolls her eyes, that seems like the far more effective way of hurting him. Not taking him seriously. ]
So from killing kaiju to brutalizing the local population. How very heroic of you. [ Not that she knows what his profession is but she's learned that unless someone's living in the Brimstone wing they've probably got a heroic streak somewhere in them. ] Maybe leave this part of the mission to the real warriors, Pom-chan. We'll call you once the fight begins, you can make yourself useful as a distraction. Yappy dogs tend to draw hostile attention very well.
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Shut up! If they fight us, they're allied with the kaiju! Don't you know how to knock someone out?! [Ah there comes the truth. Knock out rather than Kill off. Kaga's right about Bakugo being a hero. Not sure she knows just how right that is...]
WHAT'D YOU FUCKING SAY?! There's no "part" of the mission right now! [What exactly does she think they're supposed to be doing? LILITH dragged them here and said "hang tight" while they sniffed around.] You wanna make friends with these crazy people, go for it!
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Knock out. So you're not just wanting to fight them you want to half ass it. Pick a lane, would you?
[ She's really starting to have her patience tested here. This little shit is making a scene which is the last thing she needs when she's trying to get on the locals' good side so they'll let their guard down. Kaga takes a moment to finish her roll while glancing around, thanking the Creator that not too many people have noticed them yet.
Once that roll is gone she proceeds to seize Bakugo by the arm, roughly, and bodily drag him away to some corner or alley where they can talk, or rather she can talk and he can scream, in private. Hissing at him under her breath as she does so. ]
Listen here you little shit. There's no excuse for not using our time to learn as much as we can. If you're content to just sit around and wait for something to happen you're the exact kind of person that contributed to Seoul being destroyed.
[ Not that she was here for that but she's picked up enough to understand what happened. And that it's a sore spot for a lot of Outsiders. She's kind of a bitch... ]
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(ooc: considering how this thread goes, i definitely want bakugo and kaga to team up in the kaiju fight.)
THIS BITCH IS DELIBERATELY TRYING TO PISS HIM OFF!!]
I don't half-ass anything, dammit! If they get in my way, I'll end them!
[Maybe she shouldn't be pushing his buttons on purpose! Agree and let him have his say, dammit! Don't nitpick everything! At the very least, the people here are friendly enough that apart from some weird glancing (and wondering if her friend is okay) there's probably nothing bad coming their way.
Well, until she grabs him.]
Wha-?! Let go! Oy!
[Dammit, this is just like Todoroki did at the police station! Who gave her permission to haul him off like a fucking child?! He tugs his arm free once she gets him into the alley and rubs at the place she gripped him. Tch, not a weak grab either. A scowl crimps his face when Kaga scolds him.
But his expression darkens when she mentions Seoul. That's going to be a sore spot for all of them. LILITH really set the course for a schism with that shit decision... The result didn't help.]
Urusei. You don't know anything. [Now he sounds dangerous, his voice dropping to something rough and really angry.] I chose to chase that bastard and kill it; we would have if those bastards didn't track the wrong fucking thing.
[He still holds LILITH responsible for firing the gun in the wrong direction. They made their decision, the best decision, based on the information they had. But that's an issue behind them for now. He'll stick with his choice despite the result haunting his guilt forever.]
I've already tried to talk to the mayor and the pastor and tell them to evacuate the village before the kaiju arrives. None of these bastards want to listen to reason. [The sad thing is, they don't have a choice but to "sit around and wait" since there's no way to get back to the airport and fire up the plane for strafing searches.
And Bakugo's not about to tell Kaga about his little side project in collecting plants and seeds; that's kind of tame compared to the row they're on the verge of getting into right now.] Unless you're suggesting we tie them up and haul them out ourselves, or dive into the woods to look for their shitty god, we're not learning shit except for their religion.
[Which is composed of a lot of god dick sucking.]
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Hurl blame around all you want, Pom-chan. Fact is the Outsiders failed and a major city is gone because of it
[ She shrugs almost nonchalantly. Truthfully she's very bothered by the fact that so many people died, once she got the numbers she had to sit down for a minute, but needling Bakugo is kind of therapeutic in a weird way? He gives good reactions. ]
Honestly, is every boy here really this damned thick? [ She sighs the sigh of the long suffering. ] Of course they're not going to evacuate. They're kept "safe" here by their oh so generous "Lord." Do you need a giant flashing sign before you realize it's likely the kaiju we're after that these fanatics are worshipping?
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You got a point or you wanna keep running your damn mouth?
[Patience is up. He's not refuting Kaga's comment because there's nothing to refute. But returning to their failure over and over only breeds dissension and anger between them. He's already determined how to handle situations like Seoul in the future. There won't be a repeat of that failure.
If she wants to be an unfeeling monster about it, Bakugo's not here to indulge her callous streak.]
What the fuck? Stop assuming shit about me, you idiot! Of course I know the kaiju's either related to their shitty "god" or is the damn thing! Half the Outsiders know that! [Some of them are still wrestling with the idea or getting it thumped into their heads.] The villagers are going to change their minds when that bastard crashes in here and then we'll have to split our focus between evacuation, protection, and battle!
[Because every kaiju they've faced always ends up ravaging the location the Outsiders were staged at.]
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You really have no idea how people like this act, do you? Once the kaiju shows up and starts killing them they'll thank it and do their best to protect it. Once people go fanatical nothing can break them out of it, best ready yourself to have to kill some humans before we're done here Pom-chan.
[ And to just be as disrespectful as possible Kaga proceeds to turn on her heel to look over the village rather than Bakugo, almost as if he's not good enough to keep her attention. The bitch. ]
Giving any focus protecting these people is only going to get someone on our side killed. We're here to fight so focus on the damn fight, not some childish notion of heroics.
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His expression screws up in a mixture of pissed off, incredulous confusion, and wry disgust.]
Haa?! That's all you could think to say?
[After everything they've clashed over from the punch to here, this is Kaga's grand finale? Spout some bullshit "wisdom" he already figures is only one route this could go, and then a shitty attempt to make him act a way she thinks he should act.]
Why the hell should I listen to some damn extra with low self standards? Do you have experience dealing with fanatics and their "god" showing up, senpai?
[It's not a flattering emphasis.]
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[ He wants to be a prick huh? Well two can be insufferable. Kaga boldly goes and reaches to ruffle his already spikey hair, giving Bakugo a withering look the whole while. ]
It's always the same song and dance. They refuse to acknowledge their deity isn't what they thought until they're killed or enough of them are beaten into submission. Normal humans don't exactly survive a lot of injuries, so I expect the former is more likely than the latter for these villagers.
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[That says a lot about the world she comes from then... And he's in no disposition to ask about it! But without any reason to doubt her, whatever her advice and expertise suggests is at least worth listening t-]
OY! What the hell?! [Get off his hair! Who said you could pet him like a dog, dammit?!]
If they get in our way during the fight, we'll crush them into a pulp and they can wake up to their shitty god splattered all over the ground later!
[Then decide whether they want to keep believing in this thing or if they're ready to wake up from a bad dream.]
But I don't give a shit what's in their heads; if they're threatening the Outsiders, they're a threat to us.
[Made even more intense if they intend to harm or kill their allies for the sake of their "god" worship.]
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[ His spirit is in the right place but she can't help feeling like his violent blustering is pretty half assed. He doesn't care about fighting the villagers but also doesn't want to kill them even if they're a threat? What kind of idealistic drivel is that? ]
Then just kill them if it comes down to it. The more effort you put towards trying to spare lives the more chance you'll give our enemies to get one over on you.
[ More. Head. Pats. Deal with it dog boy. ]
Don't put yourself at needless risk, I'm sure someone would be upset if you got hurt.
[ Who though she has no idea. The kid is kind of an ass. ]
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Don't tell me what to do! I can kill and knock out with the same damn effort! [He'll decide which of those results he's going for. Hell, those metal kneepads of his on his costume were made with the pure intent to "kill with his knees" ... which Bakugo's predictably never used them for.
She only gets a few more before he ducks his head and bats her hand away with a growl.] Knock it off!
[Go pet someone else, dammit! Deku's head's way fluffier! Though he's not here anymore. Kaga's sentiment surprises him and Bakugo's caught off guard for a moment, glaring at her. Then clicks his tongue in annoyance.]
Tch. There's nothing needless about what I do. I'll win and come back alive no matter what.