TEAM BUILDING EVENT #3

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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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[wwtd]

[ yeah. she knows him. that's why she recites his line at him again, too. he should know the meaning of it.

hiyori had opened her mouth to tease him with something about her ONLY being his follower but he shuts her up with a kiss. and she leans into that, too.

not just a follower, yeah. ]

What do you mean? [ hiyori asks as she starts searching around some things for one of the vases she's been using to decorate her room. ]

And you still have one more gift.

[ she gestures to it as she starts putting the flowers in the vase, trying to keep them in their neat arrangement. the five yen piece is set right next to it.

his gift, unfortunately, isn't flowers. it would be sweet if they got flowers for each other, wouldn't it? since it's yato, it wouldn't be Christmas if she didn't get him

just a little something

with capybara. for his collection. it was a lunchbox when she was a teenager.

it's a tumbler, this year. ]

[intertwinedfates]

[He does indeed. It's like a verbal pinky promise between them. A special vow. Not unlike a proposal, in a way...

No way is she just his follower anymore. Oh hell no. She's that and so much more. A friend. His lover. Family practically.]

Just wondering if you had anything in particular you wanted to spend the day doing - visiting friends, caroling, going for a sleigh ride... That kind of thing.

[His eyes follow her while she pokes around, widening at the mention of another gift. He forgot about that. Silly.]

Oh boy...!

[Unwrapping the present, he's greeted with the most adorable capybara item he's ever seen and he lets her know it by squealing in delight, holding it up to marvel at it.

SO. CUUUUUTE!!!]

Ahhh, thank you, Hiyori! I love it! I'm gonna use it for all my drinks this winter and the next...! So much cocoa and tea~! Capytea...

[wwtd]

[ not unlike a proposal at all.

p-probably shouldn't call her LOVER and FAMILY in the same breath, though. yato. just saying. ]

That kind of thing. There are gifts I want to drop off but not much else. [ NATURALLY. SANTAYORI.

does the Christmas party happen on Christmas? I'm out of the loop aaaaa ]

Going for a sleigh ride does sound fun...

[ once the flowers are in a vase and hiyori is done musing about things to do today, she turns to watch yato unwrap his final gift. though she winces a bit at his squeal, she's quick to smile at his excitement too. best for last?

hopefully, vash will like his matching cat one. ]

It wouldn't be Christmas without Capyper, hehe. Christper. Capymas?

[intertwinedfates]

[Er... family as in married...? N-Not like siblings or anything!]

Uh huh! Then we can go together, how about that? I'll help you carry the presents. [SANTAYORI AND HER ELF.

It doooooes they can totally go to that for the day if we wanna timeskip to evening for the good shit hehehe]

Right?? I've always wanted to do that! Snuggle up with someone special and enjoy the sights...

[Holding his new tumblr alight like he's won the lottery, he then holds an arm out to her, inviting her to come in for a hug. He has to thank her for so many wonderful gifts this year, with herself being the best of all.]

Capymas sounds cutest, I think. Makes me picture them wearing lil Santa hats, haha~

[wwtd]

[ that's another au IM JUST KIDIDNDLSGJLKSG ]

I was going to invite you if you didn't say anything.

[ ergo, yes. go together. santayori and elfato comin' to town. you better watch out.

yesyesysyes timeskip!! ]

You're more romantic than I give you credit for, Yato... [ probably because other aspects of his personality stick out a bit more. but he DOES and always HAS HAD a sweeter, sensitive side. what he did for yukine wasn't romantic but it was endlessly kind.

not one to say no to hugs, hiyori shuffles across her floor and into his chest to wrap her arms snugly around his waist. ]

They'd be working hard to bring joy to all the good little boys and girls.

[intertwinedfates]

[ALSKDFL WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER ONE Talk about kinky tho hahasdfkl]

Ah, great minds, in that case! Heh.

[You better not cry~ Cuz they'll sob with you and everything will be wet!

WOO TIMESKIP~~~]

H-Hey now... I've always been romantic! [Remember that lingerie? The wedding dress?? Marriage proposals?! ...okay, so those were more theatrical than genuinely romantic, but still. He was trying.

With her snuggled up against him, he presses a kiss to the top of her head, smiling all the while.]

They would be! And pulling little sleighs, to boot! Haha...

[wwtd]

[ YEAH WE DO WE NEED THEM ALL sWEATS AT YOU.....

having the same mind as yato. not as absurd as you might think. so she just shoots him a look before laying her head on his chest.

TIMESKIP GO!! SOON. ]

I can't remember when. [ is she messing with him? being honest? both?

who knows, but she's definitely enjoying having his arm around her and the kiss to her head. ]

Why don't you start an entrepeneur job? Bring Capyper back to Japan.

[intertwinedfates]

[GOTTA AU THEM ALL DRIPPY...

His mind may be questionable at times, but at least it's as good as his heart. He returns the look with a questioning one of his own, though he's still smiling as she leans against him.

SOOOON.]

...really? [The smallest of pouts! One of worry and concern. Memories are a touchy subject for them both, so he's trying to be careful when it comes to joking about them.

No surprise that he abruptly hugs her tighter and buries his face in her hair, eyes scrunched up tight.]

Huh... Would that be copyright infringement, though? [So silly]

[wwtd]

[ EVERYTHING nnnoooOOOO

SOON AS THERE IS A MOMENT.

she hadn't realized she kinda-sorta made a joke about her memories. about not remembering. but she does when she hears the worry in his tone and looks up to see yato pouting, thoughtfully. ] Oh, no. I didn't mean - [ like THAT. ]

I just meant that, as a teenager, you were more crazy than romantic. To me. Not that I didn't... [ remember how he was.

she doesn't fight the tighter hug. it's her fault for not thinking before she spoke. so she returns it, pressing her hands against his back. ]

It's been well over 50 years. The rights don't exist anymore, probably.

[ very silly ]

[intertwinedfates]

[THEY SHALL DO THE TIME WARP HEHE.

Geez, Hiyori, that's more along the lines of something Yato would do... Which is why he can't quite complain about it; he's said things about forgetting that he regretted afterwards. It's probably the same for her. ...hopefully.] I know...

[He tries to be soothing about it, but there's a quietness about his voice that betrays his fear.] Ah-- Y-Yeah, I guess that's true. I was kinda lousy at expressing myself. [Even if it wasn't all that long ago for him.

He's gotten better, though; there's no wailing or tears this time, instead merely a grateful hug and a nuzzle as he gratefully savors her warmth.]

Good point. Maybe I will, then. I could draw new artwork for them, even.

[wwtd]

[ TO LATE ~EVENING~

it really is. and no question - she definitely regrets saying it. at the same time? it kinda sucks to be afraid of talking about it. they SHOULD talk about it. they should be able to joke about it.

or, at the very least, not get like this. where yato gets all subdued and hiyori clams up. ]

Maybe, but... you're good at it now. Most of the time.

[ better, for sure. she can't help but try and tease him. get him out of that quiet, somber yato. ]

You can! And it's something you're passionate about! Plus, I bet the orphans would love them. You and Vash can collaborate. I bet I could do something about the pediatric ward at the hospital, too.

[intertwinedfates]

[AFTER THE PARTY~

Ah, yeah, that's very true. It's good therapy to joke about the things that scare and hurt you. It lessens their power of you that way. Maybe that's why he doesn't protest continuing their conversation or allows himself to wallow.]

Hehe... I'm glad. I don't want to be the same ridiculous guy who made you uncomfortable at every turn.

[It's working; his expression lightens into a soft smile as he pulls back to regard her with love in his eyes.]

Oh man, Hiyori... You're getting me all pumped up for this idea! I could even make capyper plushies and other goods...! Like a more adult capyper lingerie! [He's teasing, if the way he grins wasn't hint enough.]

[wwtd]

[ HIYORI AND YATO ~AFTER PARTY~

maybe it's about time they treat it with less fear and more acceptance. it happened. but they're together now, so it's okay. ]

Not... every turn... [ from what she remembers. some things stick out back then. there are some things he did HERE that made her MORE uncomfortable than anything he did as a teenager, too.

but now's not the time to talk about those things. because it's working. thank goodness. she smiles up at him. ]

You are good at making things! It's kind of a perfect fit, right? And I kinda miss capyper, too. [ they just TEASE EACH OTHER. she deserves it. and he gets a small whack on his arm and her face puffing up. ]

Just make sure you don't bring your adult capyper lingerie to any kid promotions.

[intertwinedfates]

[RAISE THE ROOF~!

Probably a very wise way of looking at it, honestly. They don't need to be scared when they have each other to remind them of their love.]

Most then? [Said sheepishly as he scratches the back of his head. Though it shouldn't be too surprising that he hasn't grown up that much from what she remembers; he's only a couple years out from their first meeting, after all.

He chuckles as she swats him and jokingly tries to hunch up on himself.]

It really might be! I could be the capyper ambassador...! [For all his teasing and joking, he seems serious about this idea, go figure. Whether it's that or her comment that makes him blush is a toss-up.]

Ehehe, no worries there. I'm strictly PG when it comes to kids! [Minus Yukine. Who is so not PG that he told him to get his backdoor smashed in, the jerk.]

[wwtd]

[ THINGS ABOUT TO GET WHOLESOME AS FUCKKKK

they don't need to be scared when they have each other, period. love is a bonus. a HEFTY bonus but a bonus. ]

... Most. [ hiyori agrees, as sheepish as he for being the bearer of such news. as if he didn't know already. he HAS grown up, though. he really has. in one year, in two years. maybe, if he ever gets his memories of what happened before the new year came in, he'll have ten years to grow up.

go figure. but she knew it would but that's why she said it. yato loves capyper. how he squealed over a tumbler proved it.

minus yukine. minus HIYORI. ]

You should be G-rated. [ giving him one kiss on his cheek, hiyori slips away to figure out an outfit for the day. she'll be wearing her new hoodie. ]

Are you going to wear that suit all day?

[intertwinedfates]

[HELL YEAH SIMPLE AND CLEANNNN

This is true~ They've saved each other enough times that there's nothing to fear anymore when they're together. Unless it's his dad, sob.]

Hehe... Sorry... [It's something he never did apologize for, tormenting her with all his ridiculous displays of affection, stalking her, getting into her stuff... The least he can do is try to make up for it now.

He still believes in the magic that is capyper, too. Thankfully it hasn't dawned on him that they might have "died out" due to the kaiju.... That would be traumatic for him, the goober.]

"G" for "Godly", right~? [He throws a wink her way, grinning all the while as she kisses him, making him blush. Then he's watching her happily, legs swinging lightly over the edge of the bed.]

Absolutely! I'm yours to do with what you will today. Make good use of me, mistress~☆

[So doing that on purpose, the dork.]

[wwtd]

[ PURE. SHIRO.

WE DON'T TALK ABOUT THAT.

hiyori looks surprised by the apology. she wasn't expecting it. it might've been a LOT for a girl who never had a boyfriend, let alone a crush, let alone been all that interested in liking boys or having boys like HER, but there's also a possibility

that deep down? she liked it. liked the meaning behind it rather than the act itself. yato was fond of her. she liked that feeling.

and he will NEVER realize it if hiyori has anything to say about it. hiyori "protect yato's dreams" iki. ]

"G" for "Goofy". [ she shoots back, quick, gathering her boots and socks.

MISTRESS AGAIN. her eyes slide back to him, cheeks touched by a faint pink. ]

... Wear the moon hoodie, then.

[ SO THEY CAN MATTCCHHHhhh and be a BAKAPPARU. ]

[intertwinedfates]

[NOOOO NO SHIRO HERE-O

ONE DAY WHEN HE GETS CANON UPDATED THAT FAR.

Apologies from gods are rare and precious things. Those from Yatogami, even more so. He's always seen himself as above them, and then he never knew how to really let go and say it. Not until His two guiding lights showed him the way.

That Hiyori might actually have enjoyed his attentions had barely been a thought crossing his mind, foolishly enough. He'd been doing things for himself, trying to keep her attention and win her over in order to make sure she never forgot him. Not to make her happy.

Not until he swore that would be his goal from then on. To answer her every wish as thanks for the shrine she gifted him, for the dream of his she fulfilled after a millennia.]

Hey now! [He protests loudly, but the smile on his face says he doesn't really mind.

Blinking momentarily at her request orders, he then nods happily, shedding his jacket but leaving on the dress shirt and slacks.]

'kay. I can do that, easily.

[ONCE AGAIN, HE'S GONNA LOOK LIKE A DORK. Like he wandered into Kazuma's closet in the dark and fumbled his way out.]

[wwtd]

[ IT'S SHION.

HE CAN GET HER MEMORIES FOR HER.

sometimes, only sometimes, hiyori forgets that yato is a god. it WOULD be difficult for one to apologize if everything they do is just. and yet? yato apologizes to her. she's sure he's apologized to yukine. ebisu. maybe even kazuma and nora and bishamon.

okay, maybe ENJOYED IT isn't quite right. she didn't enjoy it. she didn't enjoy him being a goddamn weirdo toward her back then. she would HIDE from him. it was more complicated than that.

she'd never admit she had a crush on him, but it's like when your crush pays ANY attention to you, you can't help but like it. good or bad.

suffice to say, she REALLY likes the way he pays attention to her now. much more palatable. FLOWERS. once, he gave her a little flower. the gesture floored her because it was so sweet, too. so much more subtle. yato's shy look when he handed it over -

maybe she should have admitted to herself THEN that she was in love with him. but she couldn't.

now she can. laughing under her breath at yato's fake offense. at yato putting on the hoodie over a nice dress shirt. he always looks like a dork so nothing's changed??? ]

There. We're a matching couple for Christmas.

[intertwinedfates]

[FUJISAKIASKLDFJ

REGROW YOUR TAIL AND DO A MEMORY SHARE, HIYORI

The trouble with losing his holier-than-thou attitude and being so human-like is people neglecting to consider that he is in fact not a human at all, but a divine being that's a millennia old. Sometimes it makes things difficult in his relationships.

Appreciated, perhaps? That he was so into her that he did all those crazy things in order to be with her longer, like she wished.

Certainly he was grateful that she desired to remain in each other's lives, for good or bad.

And things have been mostly good, in his book. Especially nowadays when he doesn't have to worry about her forgetting him, he can just be himself around her and not try to obsessively woo her out of fear of being left behind. And... he's learned that sometimes there's a limit to what one should do. That "a lot" can be too much.

But this? Matching outfits on Christmas and going out for a date? This is palatable. It's plenty without going overboard. That they match only makes him beam more as he wanders over to hug her from behind, face buried in her back.]

A wonderful Christmas gift we both can share. Thanks, Hiyori.

[wwtd]

[ I HURT MYSELF IN MY CONFUSION. REVERSE CANON UPDATE.....

does it make it difficult...?

n-not quite appreciated, ei ther...... it was all very childlike back then when she thinks about it. both yato and her. they've both grown up.

mostly good, in her book as well. between them, anyway. yato can be himself and hiyori can, too. although, if yato hadn't approached her at that blind date they way he had, they might've just stayed friends forever.

best friends, sure, but - no wooing at all. no dates. no sleeping in each other's beds. no sleeping morning kisses...

no boxers with hiyori's face plastered on them. she lays one hand on an arm around her, deciding between pants or a skirt. ]

As long as you're happy, Yato. That's thanks enough.

[ ......... and maybe a kiss or two but shhh ]

[intertwinedfates]

[IT'S SUPER EFFECTIVE! CANON DOWNGRADE??

Only occasionally. And never to a degree that he can't overcome.

Hopefully she doesn't mind that he still maintains a bit of a childish playful streak now and then. Because he'll forever be young at heart in ways, both by nature and nurture.

Good thing he chose to be brave that day instead of backing off and being cautious about maintaining their relationship. Because he likely would'be slowly crumbled from the inside without her love to sustain him...

Because he's come to thrive on her affection, be it little kisses or shared treats or something more drastic like making out in the spa...]

Then in that case...

[He's gonna give her kiss after kiss to the back of her neck, trying to not get TOO enthusiastic about showing his adoration at this hour.

It's not working. Smooch city!]

[wwtd]

[ NOTHING IS DOWNGRADE WITH HIYORI.

which relationships......

if she minded yato's playfulness, she probably wouldn't be here. waking up in the same bed or having him peppering the nape of her neck with kisses. immediately, hiyori starts up with giggles and tries to squirm away half-heartedly.

what WOULD it be like without this? if yato wasn't brave and hiyori actually listened to tenjin for once. or kazuma. their love strictly platonic. friends only. they do have songerein hiyori to thank in part, don't they? for her confession. it was probably from living together, being together for months that finally made things boil over and she told him everything. right?

when yato got here, he already knew what being in a relationship with hiyori was like and he didn't want to give it up. at this point? neither does she. ]

Stoop, it tickles. You're so distracting.

[intertwinedfates]

[THIS IS TRUE!

Good question...

One would definitely be silly - or foolish - to think of courting Yatogami when they don't care for fun and silliness. Because he is practically the embodiment of both as a god, only taking things seriously when it's required or appropriate.

They do indeed have her younger, brave self to thank for conveying her true feelings. Without which Yato likely wouldn't have had the nerve to confess himself and let older Hiyori know how much he longed to be her special someone. For them to love one another like humans do...

He just has to hope that she continues wanting to maintain or advance their love to the next step, and soon at that--]

Hehehe~ Sorry... [Said with the least amount of remorse possible. But he does back off with one final kiss, reaching around her to choose a pair of leggings for her.]

Go with these? They'll match the hoodie.

[wwtd]

[ gazes.........dgljsldjkg

hiyori cares for it. it's one of those ATTRACTIVE qualities of his in most cases. but sometimes he can PLAY TOO MUCH. and get into trouble. with her or others.

then, for Christmas, thank you her younger self. for deciding that living without regret was, for once, a choice she'd rather make than do the right thing. of never letting yato know how she felt.

it will culminate into the PURPOSE OF THIS THREAD. ]

Hm? Oh, yeah, those are good. I can wear this skirt with them, too.

[ something red. tweed. FESTIVE. with her outfit chose she is

going to

undress her pajamas in front of him. because that's a good idea, hiyori. ]