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TEAM BUILDING EVENT #3

TEAM BUILDING EVENT #3

CONTENT WARNINGS: medical content

▶ 001. WELL DESERVED REST.

With no sign of upcoming city-level threats, LILITH has made the decision to provide Outsiders with a well-deserved break: there will be no official missions for the month of December. Outsiders are free to roam the city, continue their usual civilian jobs or take a holiday to any of the locations available via data portal. During this period, LILITH leadership will also be taking time off and any attempts to contact them will be met with an ‘out of office’ return email unless it is an emergency. (Dr. Spim is still around, but … he is a cat and doesn’t answer anyway... unless he feels like it.)

That isn’t to say it’s going to be a completely quiet month, of course. Our players have kindly prepared several player plots that anyone is welcome to join. Please refer to the top level here for links to the relevant plots. An updated quest has also been listed here.

Additionally, the Outsiders Program has successfully finished its first year! LILITH will be giving all Outsiders old and new a thank you bonus of 500,000 KRYPTOS (approximately 3230 USD) to spend freely on their holiday. Try not to spend it all on pachinko!

▶ 002. LET IT SNOW.

Starting December 1st, the temperature in Neo Tokyo will take a dive as the country enters into winter. The first signs of snowfall will occur on December 1st, and as it continues, the city will be transformed into a winter wonderland. The shops and restaurants of Neo Tokyo are capitalizing on the approaching festivities, putting up Christmas lights, Christmas trees and decorations. Many stores are having sales on warm clothing and popular gifts. Isn’t it the perfect time to find some nice gifts for your friends?

While only a suggestion, it is encouraged to support the integration of the orphans from Transylvania by taking them out on a winter adventure.

Winter activities found in Neo Tokyo include:

- Christmas Winter Illuminations. Certain parts of the city will be lit up in Christmas lights and holographic, winter-themed illuminations. Stop by at the right time and there might even be a drone show to watch.
- Ice sculpture building. Artists have gathered in Yoyogi Park to showcase their latest ice sculpture creations. Outsiders may view the attraction or join in on the ice sculpture contest. Winners will get prize money.
- Ice-skating. The Yokohama Red Brick Ice Rink is open again and characters are free to go skating with their friends. As a part of its latest attraction, the ice has been fitted with microscopic nanobots that light up when touched, causing the ice to glow or showcase striking colors as people skate across it.
- Playing in the snow. Even under threat of kaiju, the people of Neo Tokyo take the time to have fun when they can. Through the streets, there are people making snow angels or pelting each other with snowballs.

Characters may visit Las Vegas, Kyoto or Okinawa using the data portals. Kyoto and Okinawa continue to be uninhabited, but they can camp there if they wish. They are free to book a hotel and enjoy their holiday in Las Vegas too, where the city will have its own brand of winter activities (winter illuminations, Christmas shows, ice-skating and holiday-themed Vegas shows). While the weather is still cold, it will be snowing in Kyoto but not in Okinawa or Las Vegas.

▶ 003. SNUGGLE UP.

All the lights and festivities happening in the city are putting some strain on the power grid, and this leads to occasional bouts of power failure during the month of December. These seem to be happening in the base and throughout the city of Neo Tokyo, and they last for a few hours each time. With hospital equipment running on back-up generators, it isn’t a huge cause for concern, but it certainly is an annoyance; especially with the weather so cold.

LILITH robots will be offering Outsiders on the base extra blankets (traditional and emergency foil blankets) along with heat packs to get through the cold. Starting a fire within the base will not be allowed since it is a hazard, so those who still need the extra warmth will need to find other creative ways to obtain it. A snuggle never hurt anyone, right? There is one operational fireplace in the Library, and Outsiders may notice an influx of small tables throughout the base with self-serve hot beverages on battery operated kettles, such as tea, hot cocoa & artificial coffee. As Outsiders congregate around the base, snuggled up in their new festive blankets, perhaps now would be a good time for some classic party games such as Never Have I Ever and Two Truths and a Lie.

▶ 004. TAKE YOUR MEDICINE.

Dr. Spim takes regular cat naps anyway, so he doesn’t see the need to take a holiday. As a result, he has continued to work tirelessly on finetuning the cure for the vampiric disease. Throughout the month, he will make several requests for volunteers (those with and without the vampiric disease) to participate in the ongoing clinical trials.

The serum he is testing will not cause harm to the body, but it might result in any of the following side effects:

- Dizziness, fatigue and difficulty coordinating movement.
- Fever, chills and a desperate need for warmth.
- Mood changes, which can present as euphoric or depressed or both.
- Hallucinations or delusions.
- Increased hunger, thirst or other physical needs (interpret as you wish.)
- A ravenous need for blood (for vampires.)

Certain volunteers may encounter no side effects at all, while some may experience all of them. Luck of the draw, really. The side effects are not permanent and last for a few hours. As always, Dr. Spim will explain the possible side effects and get consent before administering the medicine.

By the end of the month, a stable cure will be finalized and LILITH robots will deliver it to all those affected by the vampiric disease (if your character was already a vampire, don't worry about it). It is highly encouraged to take the medicine! Dr. Spim has no time to chase down the people refusing to take their medicine, so he might pay some of their friends to do it for him. He is a cat. He has better things to do (such as knock this beaker off the table….)

As an OOC note, please do not let your character remain a vampire unless they are already a vampiric character. The vampire event in Transylvania was meant to only have temporary effect.

▶ 005. AFTERWORD.

Welcome to our third team building event! All tags on this log are worth 2 points and will count towards December AC.

We have a lot of player plots this month, and are using this log to encourage players to participate in the player plots since the event itself is light. As a reminder, the mod team will be taking a break during the month of December and will not be answering any questions at this time.

EVENT BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)

1. WELL DESERVED REST: Outsiders enjoy a quiet month with no kaiju attacks, but are provided plenty of things to do (via player plots) and they are welcome to use the data portal to travel to Okinawa and Las Vegas at this time.

2. LET IT SNOW: Heavy snowfall turns Neo Tokyo into a winter wonderland with many snow related activities to participate in such as ice skating, ice sculpture making, etc. LILITH encourages the Outsiders to allow the misplaced orphans to participate in some of these activities.

3. SNUGGLE UP: The power outages strike again, this time from too many festive lights that overheat the generators. LILITH provides Outsiders with emergency blankets and hot beverages during times of outages.

4. TAKE YOUR MEDICINE: Dr. Spim trial runs an antidote for the vampiric disease that struck Outsiders during their mission in Brasov. He takes volunteers who are both vampires and not. Finally, a cure is made, and all Outsiders are asked to take it (please do not let your character remain a vampire unless they are already a vampiric character.)

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001: Random Encounters

[ The first few days of December sees a very restless Godzilla taking advantage of the downtime to partake in some solitary wandering unlike anything he's been able to do since arriving in Neo Tokyo nearly six months ago! There are a variety of locations you could bump into him including;

A: The Base's Roof (lizard mode)
Attracted by the snow and the way the city seems almost peaceful as the white blanket falls across it, Godzilla has wandered his way up to the roof to sit and ruminate. He's been out there for quite some time, long enough that he's entirely covered in a lair of snow himself. If you make your own way up there after awhile you may notice the seemingly sculpted mound of snow next to you is in fact breathing and one of its eyes glows with the telltale light of an active ocular implant. Whatever he's up to Godzilla is either too distracted to notice company or he just doesn't care. Poke at your own risk?

B: Okinawa (lizard mode)
Despite many of the Outsiders he now considers to be enemies being involved in the Okinawa project, Godzilla himself is far too drawn to the environment to avoid it. There's a particular area of beach the big guy seems to have claimed for himself, and fortified in his own way. Sand has been piled up in mounds to form a circle around the area, drift wood carved by claw into sharpened stakes jutting out here and there, the emptied shells of giant crabs and their claws also used to add to the barricades here and there.

Inside the crude walls is a fire pit dug into the sand and surrounded by rocks but its mostly empty space, aside from two perfectly spaced trees and a very busy Godzilla. The big guy is working at tying up a hammock, an honest to god(zilla) hammock, between the trees. Something that would probably be easier in human form but he's so much more comfortable in his scales out here, he'd rather do things the hard way.

C: Kyoto Wilderness (lizard mode/human mode.)
[ The woods, streams, and rivers of the Kyoto area are teaming with wildlife. And now also Godzilla. If you're out there for whatever reason you may see a snow covered scaley hide slipping between trees, hear an annoyingly familiar roar in the distance when he's spooking off some wildlife he doesn't want to deal with, or find the big guy taking his time breaking the ice in the waterways to shift through the beds for... something.

You could just as likely run into a very humany Godzilla riding his motorcycle back and forth from the wilderness and to the remains of the city to return to the data portal. Or, well. Trying to ride it. You're just as likely to find an overturned bike getting kicked by a man cursing in, well, dinosaur language, or simply carrying the damn thing over his shoulder and walking down the road. He has no idea how to use this machine please send help.]

002: Godzilla is friend to all the children (Maybe. Probably. Don't worry about it.) (human mode)

[ Despite what is surely the ire of certain elements within the Outsiders Godzilla has been doing his best to look after the orphans from Transylvania, attempting to help them get over their issues while at the same time fighting against his own.

He's doing pretty well actually! There are various days where he can be found out and about watching over the youngsters like a hawk whilst they enjoy the winter wonderland that's popped up around them. Down at the Red Brick Ice Rink he's helping the younger children tie their skates and ensuring any who fall aren't hurt, and are given cocoa while they recover.

Another likely place to find him is supervising while the orphans play out in the snow. The big guy watches on implacably with arms crossed whilst children build things out of snow, make angels, and pelt each other with snow balls. More than once snow gets hurled his way, at first possibly out of slight rebellion, but before long it's a game. He keeps stepping out of the way of the hurtling snow balls with casual indifference, the orphans seem to be challenging each other to try and hit the weirdo that most of them probably know is a giant lizard in disguise.

It greatly improves his opinion of the children, go figure. Having the ambition and courage to come at him like that whilst keeping hate from being their motivator almost inspires the big guy. Of course you wouldn't tell that by looking at him, he's stone faced as ever throughout the day. ]

003: Wildcard
[ Y'all know the drill. Throw whatever at me, hit me up on dm, discord, or plurk for plotting, poke me for a custom starter. I'm flexible as ever~ ]

[Raidou does stop by the orphanage when he can. A quiet guy like him doesn't know what to do with children, but he's volunteered in the past to take them on outings. Mostly, though, they know him as the guy who drops off the oversized fruit for them. He tries to bring as much from Okinawa there as they can spare.

What he's not expecting to see when he's on his way out after dropping food inside is Godzilla as the one watching over them. It stops him, brow deeply furrowed and eyes cold. He keeps his voice low so the children don't hear.]

What are you doing here?

[In his flat tone, it's a question as much as an accusation.]

[ Godzilla has been pointedly ignoring Raidou since their last altercation, writing the young man off as an enemy unworthy of notice till he discovers a spine. He's perfectly content to continue that trend, he doesn't even look at Raidou, Godzilla keeps his attention on the orphans he's currently watching over.

However he's been questioned in a challenging enough manner to warrant a response. ]

Your eyesight begins to take the same leave as your nerve, Summoner?

[ No name, no good natured "young" prefix. Ouch. Godzilla proceeds to snort in disdain, smoke curling out his nostrils. ]

I am standing, watching, assisting, as is obvious. If it is of issue then you may make off to alert Ratio and your fellow sycophants. I care little for your barking myself, they may find it of more amusement.

[ Big G's being the Big D today, apparently! ]

Edited 2024-12-07 09:58 (UTC)

[Raidou really didn't want to be this antagonistic with any of his fellow Outsiders. They were on the same side here. Some things are bigger than any personal feelings.

But those past comments Godzilla has made about these children, only to think he's fine being their babysitter? Why haven't the others said anything?

He's not taking it to anyone else. Not yet. It might be necessary, though.]

... You've made threats to these children. You should leave.

[Not a suggestion or an ask. A demand.]

[ Nobody makes demands of Godzilla. Nobody. Especially not some spineless little human that lacks the convictions to stand by their rage.

Godzilla's expression turns sour instantly as he finally looks at Raidou. His eyes flash, literally lighting up with a pulse of pink light, and he peels his lips back to bare his teeth in a snarl. He's still got fangs but that's less a vampire thing and more a "Godzilla isn't great at the small details of shapeshifting" thing at this point. ]

I am Godzilla. I go where I please, when I please. The petulant mewling of a spineless whelp is no deterrent to myself.

[ He turns his gaze back to the children he's watching over, waving a hand dismissively in Raidou's direction. ]

If my presence is of such concern than you have my leave to remove yourself from this place. My encouragement to do as such in fact, I find your speaking to be... tiresome.

[Raidou would really like to be the bigger person in this situation. To continue being the kid known for being the level-headed, responsible one. As what's been expected of him his whole life.

But things in Neo Tokyo have been different, haven't they. Especially in the last few months. It's no secret that Raidou's been hanging by his last threads in many respects, either, with the way he's been acting.

Now is no different. To be repeatedly called spineless, especially by someone he used to respect, isn't something he's going to continue taking. He means it when it comes to getting Godzilla away from the children.

Raidou marches up to him, fists in balls at his side, and gets close enough so that he can address Godzilla without the children hearing.]

I'm not leaving. You are.

[ Godzilla's almost impressed by Raidou stepping up into his personal space like this! There's some of that fire and determination he used to respect in the young human kindling to life once more!

Godzilla looks at Raidou and proceeds to let out an exaggerated yawn. Keyword, almost impressed. The big guy rolls his shoulders and his neck, causing several things to pop audibly within his muscles and bones. ]

I ill-like thinly disguised threats, Summoner. If you seek to use force to get your way then challenge me direct, as is proper.

[ And then something happens that hasn't happened to anyone else yet. Godzilla smirks at Raidou, a full on smirk while putting a hand to the boy's shoulder and pushing him to the side as he attempts to step past him. ]

We are both aware of your inability in this, however. Best to return to the lair with your tail between your legs, yes? Perhaps one of your fellow sycophants shall indulge your barking so as to alleviate your frustrations.

[Godzilla will find it harder to move Raidou than he thinks. Pushing his shoulder doesn't make him budge. Thanks, nanobots.

There's a small part in the back of Raidou's brain that's telling that this feels like deliberate instigation, and that he shouldn't give in to such nonsense. He isn't without pride, though. Quite the opposite.]

Then how much more obvious do I have to make it?

[Instinctually, a hand crosses at his waist to reach for a sword that isn't there. Of course he's not coming to the orphanage armed.]

I don't answer to the other Outsiders.

[Besides, why would he want their opinion right now, as they've let Godzilla be here at all?

Reluctantly, he will let Godzilla pass if he wants to now, if his plan is to actually leave. Otherwise, he's ready to push this further if he needs to.]

I would sincerely hope you would not have this come to a show of force in front of these children. Though, perhaps I am giving you too much credit.

[ Godzilla growls in frustration at what he sees as a continued dodging around the subject more than Raidou's refusal to be moved. ]

State it. I have little time or patience for your kind's need for allegory and allusion. State that you wish to battle me to secure my removal or be gone from my sight, whelp.

[ Oh not even getting Summoner now. Despite the fact that Godzilla is positively hissing his words he still manages to keep his voice level and quiet so as to not distress the children.

Another annoyed growl rumbles up in his throat as he carefully reaches into his pockets to retrieve his hammer space gloves, pulling them on one after the other while looking past Raidou. ]

Continue to offer insult and I shall break your neck. I am no base beast, I have no intent to battle where it may distress the young ones. If you were capable of the nerve I would gladly face you outdoors upon even footing, blade to blade rather than claw to your throat. Consider it a courtesy as my former instructor.

[If it's rage Godzilla's looking for in this kid, he's found it. He can practically see it boiling underneath as he takes those insults with a tight jaw and burning glare. He's also not the only one who keeps hammerspace gloves on them, which Raidou takes from an inside coat pocket without breaking his gaze. He's ready to go, too.]

If it's a duel you want, then you'll have it. There are plenty of places in this city we can do this uninterrupted.

[Neo Tokyo is certainly not lacking in abandoned buildings and empty lots. There are plenty near the orphanage.

Raidou finally takes a step aside.]

I insist. You first.

[ Finally some passion! Godzilla's almost impressed, almost. He's at the very least pleased to see the young swordsmen has his own storage gloves. It'll be as close to a fair fight as possible in that case. ]

Ah, do you indeed? So you may strike me with surprise as in our last interaction, one assumes?

[ With that little bit of rudeness Godzilla flags down one of the older orphans who, shockingly enough, comes over with only a little hesitation. ]

"Godzilla-sama...?"

I must take my leave for the remaining day. There is refuse which needs taking out, as they. Watch over the younger ones.

"Yes sir."

[ The youngster gives an incline of their head and receives a good natured clasp on the shoulder from Godzilla in turn before they head off. Godzilla spares Raidou a glance as he himself starts to head out. ]

The rules of our combat, Summoner. We shall not battle till one of us ends, as is obvious, LILITH would not allow this. The contest shall end once one is incapable of continuation, this is acceptable?

[Raidou only makes a quiet, frustrated noise at that comment. Wanting to retort that he'd never do something dishonorable like that. But he has, hasn't he? He's got no argument.

The child Godzilla calls over is only a couple of years younger than Raidou himself, only adding to the absurdity of this whole situation. But he simply follows after the other, glowering as he slips on his gloves. Makes sense that LILITH would probably interfere if things got two violent between Outsiders. Depends on how automatic the failsafes are, with LILITH members out on break.]

Agreed.

[ Once they step outside Godzilla pauses to get a feel for the current weather. Briskly cold, a light snowfall, not too windy as if now. Perfect. He cracks his knuckles in anticipation, sparing Raidou a side glance. ]

It is the challenger's role to decide on the ground of battle, I believe. Lead the way, I shall follow close.

▶ 001. WELL DESERVED REST.

▶ 002. LET IT SNOW.

▶ 003. SNUGGLE UP.

▶ 004. TAKE YOUR MEDICINE.

▶ 005. AFTERWORD.

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