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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.
(the bear started it!!!! )
Bah. It would not be the first time. Feasting can come after we have found the missing.
[ Of course his stomach picks that exact time to let out another protesting growl. That gives him pause before he snorts, a gesture that even in human disguise usually is accompanied by smoke. No smoke today though.
Arguing with Bakugo is like arguing with Godzilla himself, Goji doesn't really have the energy for it. So he relents and moves to the fire, standing opposite of Bakugo as he glances back towards the forest. ]
I ill-like partaking in pleasing activities while half of my Friends and a good measure of my packs are in danger, Friend Bakugo. Let us make this quick, yes?
(eat it)
Uh-huh.
[That's all he has to say; Godzilla's stomach did the argument for him. As Godzilla moves to the fire, Bakugo pulls one of the skewers from the ground, stabs it through a potato, and then sticks it over the fire to roast. He picks up the other skewer and holds it grip-end towards the other male.
Nope, he's not here to argue, nor is he here to be removed. Bakugo gestures with the skewer, suggesting Godzilla move so he's not with his back to the forest. They can keep watch while eating.]
I'll leave once you're full. Scarf it down however fast you want. [He also came to talk the big guy into getting some sleep, but that's a questionable endeavor right now.] We've tried getting through the forest. Even the ones who can fly end up back in this shithole.
[Himself included.]
(That's the plan!!! )
But common sense wins out. Goji joins Bakugo on the other side of the fire and accepts the skewer before he sits, settling into a seiza position. He is so old and somehow finds this comfortable. ]
Unwelcome news, though perhaps not an electrocuting in nature. [ Shocking. A beat to skewer some fish, almost predictably, and set it over the fire to cook. ] The enemy has a method to baffle us. It seems unlike what I have heard the worm of the desert performed, none seem controlled or unlike themselves, a small protonic situation. [ Positive situation. ]
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That position. Aren't tatami floors or zabuton pillows a better choice than straight up ground? Bakugo always found that position annoying, even though he can do it without his knees popping off or his feet falling asleep. Nope! Sitting on his ass with his knees bent and feet planted in a spread like a delinquent. That's for him.]
I have a tracker placed on the airport if the map starts working. [He's not surprised Godzilla went for the fish. Bakugo watches him put it on, curious to how he does it. Through the mouth and out the tail, through the side, at an angle?] It's not like the worm in Vegas. I want to know how these bastards took everyone without us knowing it. They took my roommate!
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Bakugo's foresight in marking the place where their flying machine rests almost makes Godzilla wish to kick himself as humans often say they do. That would have been smart to do, yet the reliance on technology for it isn't a flawless plan. ]
Ah, a clever precaution. Perhaps I shall request of LILITH sources of radiation that can be left in locations of import. Then we could locate them without need for the technology of tracking.
[ Never mind that anything radioactive might be potently detrimental to the others! As long as a nuclear source isn't large enough to cause an explosion or fully poison the environment Godzilla doesn't really see anything wrong with it. ]
Your mate of the room, Friend Ereshkigal, my kin, and many others. Most I know to be warriors of skill, or at the least highly alert. Something is decaying within Mark's Den, as they say. [ Something's rotten in Denmark. He sighs.]
Magic, perhaps? I had been led to the understanding that such a thing was not natural to this world, but then the kaiju are unnatural Invaders themselves are they not?
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[Who the hell knows if Godzilla ever had to cook something skewered over a fire? Bakugo doubts it, so seeing the guy manage that without instruction is impressive and curious. Someone must've taught him how to, or else he watched a person cook from afar.
Even though he marked where the airport is, there's no way it can help them so long as the fog eternally rolls them back around. And without an actual map of this damn area, they best they have is a single point of direction. Better than nothing though. Their trek through the forest didn't leave Bakugo enough time to make trail markers.]
That would poison those locations, Goji. Radiation's toxic to most living things. [Even if it's sealed in canisters, it usually finds a way to leak out. Though he agrees with Godzilla's idea; it would let him track the radiation and give him a beacon to important areas. On the same note...] How much radiation do you need to recharge?
[Shoving his mouth over a nuclear power plant's exhaust for three hours is one thing for a sixty-story tall kaiju. But a ten foot one? Even less if he's stuck in human for. Could they make something portable to send to Godzilla in a battle if he needs a recharge?
Bakugo's RIGHT on the verge of flushing and yelling when Godzilla slaps "mate" in implicating Denji to him, but quickly reels it back when the big guy continues. Right, that's how he refers to shit.] What den? You smelled something?
[One, a colloquialism he doesn't know. Two, worded that way, of course he's going to take it the wrong way!]
Che! Maybe. If we have to fight a damn kaiju that can teleport us wherever the fuck it wants, we're gonna need to stick to long-range fighting.
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[ Between hanging out with Laios and Lucy Godzilla's picked up enough to get by with basic campfire cooking. Just don't ask him to use a stove. Or a toaster. Or a microwave (he could probably just break the glass on the microwave and get by with the radiation actually... )
The big guy rolls his eyes at Bakugo's concern and snorts, he's picking up human gestures of sass, lord help us all. ]
I am well aware of the risk radiation can bring, Friend Bakugo. I would only require a minute to track it. As for how much I require... [ He shrugs. ] This is dependent on how much I expend. My being naturally rebuilds in time, yet large bursts of the energy can empower me. I confess, I have more concern over how much is too much. At my full scale I can take in amounts of the energy that would baffle most humans, so long as I expand it there is no risk to my being. Now, however? I am unsure.
[ Granted when he takes on a ton of it he's not exactly safe to be around. When Mothra directed her own energy into him Godzilla ended up so overcharged that he was melting the city around him until he expanded it to vaporize Ghidorah. That was before he evolved however, that might not be an issue any longer? Being shrunk down so soon after his evolution began means he's clueless to his own limits.
Mark's Den, from the writing of Shakespeare. A speech figurine, nothing more.
[ Something more important though, something that has him chewing the inside of his cheek again. ]
Long range would be unideal. My fire is limited in use, once fully used I shall slow during the battle. Though... perhaps I could drain a small amount of energy from the pilots' fakers to recharge? Hmm.
[ Oh boy now he's thinking about taking nibbles on gundams. That's not good for anyone. ]
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[Bakugo's not going to ask the big guy to work any of those items. Unless he's in his human form and looking to learn. Can't always breath radiation beams onto your food for the desires crunch, Goji. Already had to deal with teaching someone else how to deal with technology.]
It'd take you a minute to track it, but how long would it need to be sitting somewhere waiting for you to need it?
[Not to mention the time it might take to transport it. The idea's good, he's not arguing that, but the potential radiation poisoning for those involved would be the main risk. At least the radiation ratio Godzilla describes is somewhat helpful. He thinks about trying to work out how much is in a nuclear blast, but that's big numbers and lizard brain, so...]
How tall were you before you got shrunk?
[Might as well establish that ratio so they can think percentages. Bakugo only knows how tall his world's version of Godzilla is, not this guy's. He makes a face when Shakespeare is brought into it, but shoves the euphemism aside rather than diving further in. Godzilla's suspicious about something. End of story.]
Don't drain the fucking gundam in a middle of a fight, dumbass. They need their power. [Godzilla can move if he's drained; the mobile suits can't, thus endangering their pilots and the machines.] You can throw rocks and trees.