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KAIJU FIGHT #6
KAIJU FIGHT #6
โถ 001. SOMETHING IN THE SEA (KAGOSHIMA.)
It takes time to traverse the difficult terrain and fend off the corrupt wildlife but eventually, Redemption and Brimstone will arrive at the Ohsumi, where they will be sent coordinates to travel towards Sakurajima. There, they will find a very thin strip of land that forms a sandy and rocky path towards the island. They will be advised to wait until low tide when the path is easiest to cross.
Fortunately, as they wait, they will be largely undisturbed. The poison here is significantly more concentrated and any wildlife that lingers too long suffocates. For safety, Outsiders must continue wearing their protective suits to avoid the same fate.
Finally, the tide begins to recede and gives way to a rough and rocky path towards Sakurajima. The ground is hard and difficult to traverse; some parts are slippery with water. As they cross, a great tremor starts and the waters around them become turbulent. There isn't much to hold onto, but they're at high risk of falling into the sea especially when the land begins to rise.
When the tremors stop, there's a loud, hissing roar. The Outsiders will find themselves on the back of a giant turtle that is disguising itself as a small island. It appears this kaiju is the cause for the rift energy on this side of Japan.
Outsiders will be instructed to use water as their advantage as the creature uses fire and magma abilities. Electric attacks will weaken it, but the key is to tear off its shell from its body. Outsiders will be instructed to try this tactic, and after everyone's effort, the Gigakame will be defeated.
Fortunately, as they wait, they will be largely undisturbed. The poison here is significantly more concentrated and any wildlife that lingers too long suffocates. For safety, Outsiders must continue wearing their protective suits to avoid the same fate.
Finally, the tide begins to recede and gives way to a rough and rocky path towards Sakurajima. The ground is hard and difficult to traverse; some parts are slippery with water. As they cross, a great tremor starts and the waters around them become turbulent. There isn't much to hold onto, but they're at high risk of falling into the sea especially when the land begins to rise.
When the tremors stop, there's a loud, hissing roar. The Outsiders will find themselves on the back of a giant turtle that is disguising itself as a small island. It appears this kaiju is the cause for the rift energy on this side of Japan.
โ โ โ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEETThe Outsiders will have to cut off all energy supplies to stop feeding the newly named Yamadenki and then defeat them.
NAME: Gigakame
HEIGHT: ???
WEIGHT: ???
CLASS: Extremely Dangerous
LOCATION: Kagoshima, Japan
ABILITIES: Breathes toxic gas, inner core is hot with magma, spits fire.
WEAKNESSES: Electricity, destroying and separating the turtle from its shell, filling the core with water.
EXTRA NOTES: This is a kaiju that has never been documented by LILITH before -- not much information can be provided. However, just like normal turtles, it uses its shell as a shield for defense and can be weakened if the shell is destroyed and torn from its body.
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Outsiders will be instructed to use water as their advantage as the creature uses fire and magma abilities. Electric attacks will weaken it, but the key is to tear off its shell from its body. Outsiders will be instructed to try this tactic, and after everyone's effort, the Gigakame will be defeated.
โถ 002. KAGOSHIMA AFTERMATH.
The Gigakame washes up on shore dead. The bizarre weather begins to normalize, but the poisonous miasma still lingers. Outsiders disembark to Kagoshima's base to depart and assist their other team mates.
Thanks to the clear weather, it's much easier to return to Kagoshima's research base. There, the researchers reveal they have a few emergency teleporters which are only allowed to be used during an emergency. Presumably, there are just enough to evacuate the researchers, but unfortunately, there are more Outsiders. The staff admit they probably won't have enough power to warp everyone safely; they guarantee that the first handful to go through will arrive in Tokyo with minimal issue, but the more they push their machines, the worse the side effects they'll suffer.
Redemption and Brimstone must decide who to send forward first to assist. Either way, everyone on both teams will be successfully teleported to Neo Tokyo, though those who have drawn the shorter straw (literally or figuratively) will suffer more sickness than those who teleported sooner rather than later.
Thanks to the clear weather, it's much easier to return to Kagoshima's research base. There, the researchers reveal they have a few emergency teleporters which are only allowed to be used during an emergency. Presumably, there are just enough to evacuate the researchers, but unfortunately, there are more Outsiders. The staff admit they probably won't have enough power to warp everyone safely; they guarantee that the first handful to go through will arrive in Tokyo with minimal issue, but the more they push their machines, the worse the side effects they'll suffer.
Redemption and Brimstone must decide who to send forward first to assist. Either way, everyone on both teams will be successfully teleported to Neo Tokyo, though those who have drawn the shorter straw (literally or figuratively) will suffer more sickness than those who teleported sooner rather than later.
โถ 003. SOMETHING IN THE SKY (TOKYO.)
While a huge sigh of relief sweeps the country when the kaiju in Kagoshima is defeated, thereโs no actual time to relax. Outsiders will be ushered to go through the makeshift portals and/or are encouraged to find other means of arriving at the outskirts of Tokyo immediately. The Imugi has been spotted, and time cannot be wasted-- this is due to the influx of rift energy that is surrounding the city of Tokyo. While LILITH did complete the basic evacuation measures for the citizens of Neo Tokyo, thereโs still an ominous air around the city and itโs not just from the rift poisoning, either. With small rifts cropping up here and there within the city, appearing and disappearing, the LILITH base is the most likely target for the Imugi.
While the hatchlings were moved to different facilities for safekeeping and monitoring, the Imugi seems largely uninterested in chasing them at present. The Imugi is resolved in its movements, and no amount of mimicking the hatchlings' vital readings can sway the Imugi off its intended path. As expected, within three hours of the initial fluctuations in rift energy, the Imugi appears at the emptied base. Similar to its behavior in Seoul, it sweeps over the base erratically, almost as if enraged. Its state is a direct mirror of how it appeared when avenging its mate, and it seems this is just the start.
Utilizing the insurmountable amount of rift energy it has built up around Tokyo, it eventually releases a deafening sound that causes the hatchlings to react, drawn to their mother. They make their way through the rifts, traveling through them at her beckoning, only to end up at the basement of the base. Just like that, the Imugi sinks its large claws through the roof of the structure and destroys not just the base, but also its young.
The energy produced by this creates a devastating explosion that destroys parts of the base and some of the surrounding area. While there were limited casualties due to the evacuation efforts, the area is now heavy with rift poisoning and the Imugi has every intention of destroying the city. It becomes clear that it did not desire to chase its young, but to use them to exact revenge.
While the hatchlings were moved to different facilities for safekeeping and monitoring, the Imugi seems largely uninterested in chasing them at present. The Imugi is resolved in its movements, and no amount of mimicking the hatchlings' vital readings can sway the Imugi off its intended path. As expected, within three hours of the initial fluctuations in rift energy, the Imugi appears at the emptied base. Similar to its behavior in Seoul, it sweeps over the base erratically, almost as if enraged. Its state is a direct mirror of how it appeared when avenging its mate, and it seems this is just the start.
Utilizing the insurmountable amount of rift energy it has built up around Tokyo, it eventually releases a deafening sound that causes the hatchlings to react, drawn to their mother. They make their way through the rifts, traveling through them at her beckoning, only to end up at the basement of the base. Just like that, the Imugi sinks its large claws through the roof of the structure and destroys not just the base, but also its young.
The energy produced by this creates a devastating explosion that destroys parts of the base and some of the surrounding area. While there were limited casualties due to the evacuation efforts, the area is now heavy with rift poisoning and the Imugi has every intention of destroying the city. It becomes clear that it did not desire to chase its young, but to use them to exact revenge.
โถ 004. TOKYO AFTERMATH.
The storms increase in intensity as the Imugi circles around the sky of Neo Tokyo. Fortunately, its ire still appears to be largely focused on the area around the base, and so the torrential downpour and lightning only seems to reach around this immediate area. LILITH tries to keep this space contained, attempting to work on stabilizing some of the rifts in order to cut off the Imugiโs potential escape routes. In the meantime, they will offer Outsiders as many resources as necessary to remain in the fight. They will send in supplies occasionally, including their specialized energy drinks and medical equipment. The new injections they drop off are able to heal light wounds and minor injuries, which can be administered quickly on the field. They anticipate this to be a long battle and advise Outsiders to pace themselves and work together.
By the latter half of the battle, all Outsiders should be accounted for in the final fight.
As expected, the battle lasts for over half a day and with the rift energy dwindling, the Imugi appears to be weakened. In fact, the Imugi has shrunk down to its original size prior to Seoul. Feeling its life is at risk, it uses the last of its energy to flee to the foot of Mt. Fuji. Fortunately, it doesnโt make it to the summit, and the Outsiders will be able to make quick work in pursuing it. For those that require it, ground vehicles and planes will be provided accordingly. Let's make sure it doesn't get away!
Upon arrival, they will see the final battlefront isnโt nearly that dramatic. The Imugi is significantly weakened, barely staving off attacks. Instead, it seems to focus on consolidating energy into its core while thrashing about. Eventually, a killing blow will be delivered but even then, it doesn't die easily. Similar to its young that were sacrificed, it appears to be using its own body to summon a final rift. Unfortunately, it cannot be stopped. Outsiders will be advised to temporarily retreat, after seeing the destruction that its young can do. The Imugi's body glows, increasing in intensity as it continues to gather energy. This is the warning to retreat. Within a matter of minutes, it self destructs, and a new rift is seen in its place. All Outsiders and LILITH are safe. The researchers immediately alert the area to be closed off for inspection.
Upon preliminary examination of this rift, they find that not only did it level a good portion of Mt. Fuji, but the power from it is unparalleled. Unlike the rifts theyโve encountered in prior battles, including their most recent venture in Transylvania, they discover this rift cannot be closed. What could this mean?
โ โ โ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET
NAME: IMUGI โ
HEIGHT: 1000 feet across, 30 feet high
WEIGHT: 2000kg
CLASS: Extremely Dangerous
LOCATION: Neo Tokyo, Japan
ABILITIES: Control over weather conditions, including summoning of heavy storms, lightning strikes and hurricanes. Can fly up to 1000 feet. By flying amongst the clouds, Imugi releases chemicals into the atmosphere that bring about acid rain. Armored scales, sharp teeth and claws.
WEAKNESSES: Piercing it in the gaps between its impenetrable scales. There is also a particularly weak spot under on it's neck that will deal significant damage if pierced.
EXTRA NOTES: From its initial appearance and behavior, specialists believe that this female Imugi confirmed to be the mother of the hatchlings. This appears to be the female counterpart to the kaiju in Seoul that was killed by the Outsiders after causing havoc on South Korea. Despite them both being the same type of kaiju, likely derived from the same rift, this kaiju seems slightly more agile and openly aggressive.
By the latter half of the battle, all Outsiders should be accounted for in the final fight.
As expected, the battle lasts for over half a day and with the rift energy dwindling, the Imugi appears to be weakened. In fact, the Imugi has shrunk down to its original size prior to Seoul. Feeling its life is at risk, it uses the last of its energy to flee to the foot of Mt. Fuji. Fortunately, it doesnโt make it to the summit, and the Outsiders will be able to make quick work in pursuing it. For those that require it, ground vehicles and planes will be provided accordingly. Let's make sure it doesn't get away!
Upon arrival, they will see the final battlefront isnโt nearly that dramatic. The Imugi is significantly weakened, barely staving off attacks. Instead, it seems to focus on consolidating energy into its core while thrashing about. Eventually, a killing blow will be delivered but even then, it doesn't die easily. Similar to its young that were sacrificed, it appears to be using its own body to summon a final rift. Unfortunately, it cannot be stopped. Outsiders will be advised to temporarily retreat, after seeing the destruction that its young can do. The Imugi's body glows, increasing in intensity as it continues to gather energy. This is the warning to retreat. Within a matter of minutes, it self destructs, and a new rift is seen in its place. All Outsiders and LILITH are safe. The researchers immediately alert the area to be closed off for inspection.
Upon preliminary examination of this rift, they find that not only did it level a good portion of Mt. Fuji, but the power from it is unparalleled. Unlike the rifts theyโve encountered in prior battles, including their most recent venture in Transylvania, they discover this rift cannot be closed. What could this mean?
โถ 005. RE-GROUP.
With parts of the base destroyed and Neo Tokyo undergoing cleanup from the aftermath of the battle, Outsiders will be advised to take a break in the underground bunkers between Mt. Fuji and the city outskirts. As part of Mr. Fuji was also destroyed, some of the bunkers arenโt accessible, but Outsiders will find it is an entire maze of a city beneath the surface. If one traverses far enough, they will find it even connects to the amusement park that they saved last year. Exploration aside, Outsiders will be provided medical assistance and anything else required, and LILITH staff that are on hand will remain devoted to getting things back on track.
In the meantime, Outsiders can utilize whatever supplies are available and use the rooms at the Kyoto base freely. Each room contains anywhere from 2-4 beds, and everyone will be encouraged not to be alone in case of another emergency, especially as the rift remains open at the base of Mt. Fuji. These rooms are set up like traditional houses rather than a flashy base, with sliding doors and tatami mats. Floor futons will be used instead of Western style beds. There is one communal and traditional bath house for all sexes to use, a makeshift medical area, and an underground market that have several restaurants... but the food options and quality of amenities are questionable. They are mostly run by gritty characters or A.I robots.
As the portal between Kyoto and Neo Tokyo is still active, for those who are still able to, they will be advised to assist in retrieving any Imugi parts that remain from the scuffle. While its main body is being contained and promptly dealt with by LILITH, there are parts and scales scattered around Neo Tokyo and the old base. All parts are to be bagged, marked, and returned to LILITH. It's hard to say just how much of LILITH's base was destroyed and Eiji Shiro along with Captain Yamakawa are evaluating the state of the base before sharing a detailed report of the destruction. Stay tuned until February 25th for a follow up post.
In the meantime, Outsiders can utilize whatever supplies are available and use the rooms at the Kyoto base freely. Each room contains anywhere from 2-4 beds, and everyone will be encouraged not to be alone in case of another emergency, especially as the rift remains open at the base of Mt. Fuji. These rooms are set up like traditional houses rather than a flashy base, with sliding doors and tatami mats. Floor futons will be used instead of Western style beds. There is one communal and traditional bath house for all sexes to use, a makeshift medical area, and an underground market that have several restaurants... but the food options and quality of amenities are questionable. They are mostly run by gritty characters or A.I robots.
As the portal between Kyoto and Neo Tokyo is still active, for those who are still able to, they will be advised to assist in retrieving any Imugi parts that remain from the scuffle. While its main body is being contained and promptly dealt with by LILITH, there are parts and scales scattered around Neo Tokyo and the old base. All parts are to be bagged, marked, and returned to LILITH. It's hard to say just how much of LILITH's base was destroyed and Eiji Shiro along with Captain Yamakawa are evaluating the state of the base before sharing a detailed report of the destruction. Stay tuned until February 25th for a follow up post.
โถ 006. AFTERWORD.
Welcome to our sixth kaiju battle, and it's a double whammy!
There are two kaiju to attack this time. Please read the instructions at each header about how to play. Remember, you only have to fill out your attack information once and we will RNG a HIT or MISS result two times per character.
It is highly likely that if your character did not pack certain belongings with them that they could be amongst the rubble of the base. The state of the base will be explained in a follow up post on February 25th, but fret not, you may assume whatever items are still in tact and operational and can be retrieved shortly. If you'd like for items to be perished and destroyed, be our guest!
All tags on this log are worth 2 points and will count towards February AC.
There are two kaiju to attack this time. Please read the instructions at each header about how to play. Remember, you only have to fill out your attack information once and we will RNG a HIT or MISS result two times per character.
It is highly likely that if your character did not pack certain belongings with them that they could be amongst the rubble of the base. The state of the base will be explained in a follow up post on February 25th, but fret not, you may assume whatever items are still in tact and operational and can be retrieved shortly. If you'd like for items to be perished and destroyed, be our guest!
All tags on this log are worth 2 points and will count towards February AC.
EVENT BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)
1. SOMETHING IN THE SEA (KAGOSHIMA): Teams Redemption and Brimstone arrive at the Ohsumi to receive coordinates to Sakurajima, where they must wait until low tide to cross. The poison in the area is significantly concentrated; Outsiders are advised to wear their suits to avoid suffocating like the rest of the wildlife. Once they are able to cross, they discover that the land they are on is not an island, but a giant turtle kaiju responsible for the influx of rift energy on this side of Japan. Outsiders will be instructed to use water against the kaiju and try to separate the shell from the body.
2. KAGOSHIMA AFTERMATH: After defeating the Gigakame, Outsiders will be instructed to join their other teammates in Tokyo via emergency teleporters located at the Kagoshima research base. There is a limited amount of power to warp everyone safely, and Outsiders must decide who to send through the teleporter first. Eventually both teams will safely arrive in Neo Tokyo, but those who have gone through the teleporter later may suffer more side effects.
3. SOMETHING IN THE SKY (TOKYO): The Imugi has been spotted in Tokyo with a large influx of rift energy and has its sights set on destroying the LILITH base. Although the hatchlings were moved to different facilities, they are inevitably drawn to their mother and travel through rifts to the empty Tokyo base; however, instead of a reunion, the hatchlings sacrifice themselves and the ensuing explosion destroys parts of the base and the surrounding area.
4. TOKYO AFTERMATH: The rematch with the Imugi and the Outsiders begin, with LILITH working on stabilizing rifts to cut off the Imugi's escape and sending in supplies in the form of energy drinks and new medical equipment. The battle lasts for over half a day, with the Imugi attempting to escape to Mt. Fuji, weakened to the point where it can't reach the summit. Outsiders are advised to retreat as the Imugi self-destructs and creates a new rift, one that can't be closed.
5. RE-GROUP: With parts of the base destroyed, Outsiders will temporarily stay in the underground bunkers between Mt. Fuji and the city outskirts. While Outsiders are provided medical assistance and anything else required, LILITH staff that are on hand will remain devoted to getting things back on track. Outsiders are welcome to help themselves to the limited amenities and room with others; however, sharing is encouraged and the food options are questionable. As the portal between Kyoto and Neo Tokyo is still active, some Outsiders may be asked to assist in retrieving Imugi parts. At this time, Eiji Shiro and Captain Yamakawa will assess the damage on the base before sharing a detailed report at a later time.
โถ 001. (but might transition to โถ 003. later)
He snarls and rips the wheel to the side, cussing at the villain in his mind. He has other things to focus on, swinging his car around and stomping on the gas in a rush back to the street. Goddammit, dammit! After everything they did, everything he tried, to pull all attention away from the city, this city, their base, their fucking home! Spotting a figure on the side, Katsuki pulls up beside Yuji, popping the lock and bringing the car to a rumble beside him.
He recognizes the look on his best friend's face. Sorrow, shock, desperation, determination, resolve, pain... It hadn't been so long ago they'd experienced such feelings in Korea... Katsuki rolls down the window.]
Get in! I'll take you there!
[Yuji's probably capable of besting even the car with his speed and teleportation, but he should conserve his strength for when they arrive. Bakugo's fast enough in this to get them there.]
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Luckily, his soul is strong enough to push the pieces of himself together, even in the wake of all of this, more heartache and more hurt.
It's almost impossible to drag himself out of the strange, pulsing feeling of discomfort and intensity inside himself, even at his friend's shout. He shudders for a moment, the grief and pain pressing down on him, before he grits his teeth and turns his head, slipping away from the view and into the car beside his best friend. If anyone's going to be able to handle this with him, it's going to be Katsuki. ]
I could just -
[ But he bites his tongue.
Really... He wants to be with his friend right now anyway. ]
Let's go.
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Yuji's not someone he ever expects to see give up. No matter how broken, bloody, weak, or pained he is, the sorcerer will continue to rise each time, even if he has to jab his bones into the floor as makeshift crutches. His heart and soul will move even when his body can't. Katsuki doesn't want to let him ever get to that level of destruction though.
Red eyes watch as Yuji rounds the car and finally gets in, shaken a little from his daze, yet heavy under clouds of shock and despair. Once he's buckled in, Katsuki hits the gas and heads towards the battlefield. Other Outsiders are already converging, two gundam above and someone else bounding off rooftops. Tch... he's not gonna be among them this time, but he has to accept that. He made a promise to someone he cares about, and another one's sitting right beside him.]
I know. [Yuji could run, he could blitz, he could teleport. But... Katsuki's shoulder twitches, instinctively wanting to reach out and offer his hand to his friend, but his arm refuses to move, and he has to relinquish the desire to focus on his driving.] You remember when we first arrived? When that stupid AI bitch was forcing us to talk nicely to each other.
[Much to Katsuki's furious rage.]
Anyone who didn't comply got stuck in their rooms. I couldn't even blast my way out. [Megumi had to teleport the incensed hero via his shadows.] If those rooms could withstand my Quirk, they can withstand that.
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He won't let that happen again, he can't, and his determination fuels him even now.
The two of them are going to be a good team either way, and he tries to focus on what's ahead of them, the incoming fight and the threat of danger that's hand in hand with that. He doesn't want to slip into trying to predict what's going to go on, not when that led them astray last time, but his mind is already running through what he can remember of the fights they had with this creature before. ]
I remember.
[ The nudge of memory is enough to calm some of Yuji's racing emotions, and he breathes out a little as he leans forward to gaze out the window. ]
It's just stuff, in the end, isn't it? I just hope the people are okay.
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And now this rears up in his eyes once more. Bringing flashbacks of his fight with Shigaraki and the reports in his ears about all his classmates and mentors waging their own battles and fighting for their lives, the villains' lives, everything...
At least that's one thing about a kaiju fight compared to Sukuna or Shigaraki: no one's trying to save a rampaging kaiju.
Katsuki's aware he won't be able to team up with his best friend like he used to. Not for any time soon. He'll have to support him from the ground, taking shots with the van rail gun or offering water and medical aid if Yuji needs it (hardly the latter thanks to his reverse curse technique and blood manipulation). But it's what he can do for now.]
A lot of that stuff is important. Don't dismiss it so readily. [Yuji's right, it is just stuff, but even stuff has meaning and strong emotional attachment. He intends to regain as much of it as possible once they start salvaging.] LILITH said they were able to evacuate the base before the attack.
[Maybe a few stayed behind in hopes or as a last-stand effort, knowing full well the risks... but the majority are already declared safe.]
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He wants the happiness, of course he does, but at the same time... He has to be prepared for the harshness, too. He had forgotten that, briefly. ]
I want...
[ Yuji swallows. ]
If the stuff that Megumi and Kugisaki got me is gone, I think I'll lose it.
[ Because they're gone, too and he doesn't know when or if they'll ever come back. ]
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Not like either he or Yuji remembered this place was waiting to swipe them back into its grip and shove the face-first into the on-going war. Katsuki's beside Yuji in the reality they can't sit back on their laurels and rest too much. They have to be ready. The next Sukuna or Kenjaku, the next All for One or Shigaraki, could be out there, with no stopping them from starting.
But... they can't live in fear and dour either. That's not what they won to do.]
Trust it'll be there. Those rooms are sturdy. [He turns onto another road and aims for the battle raging ahead, hating the idea of leaving Yuji to wade into battle without being beside him.] I'll help you look as soon as the battle's done. Right now, we need to focus on getting that bitch away from the base and out of the city. We're not gonna lose this time, Yuji. We'll win, and we'll get it all back.
[Now or later, he's determined to see that happen.]
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[ Yuji breathes out, shifting his head up, wiggling a little to feel as if he can stand a little taller, feel stronger for it. He knows that, together, that they can do whatever they need to do - Katsuki and Yuji together are strong enough to take on this kaiju, and having everyone else around them makes him all the stronger for it. It doesn't make it easier, but...
Leaning forward, he gazes out at the destruction in front of them and he swallows. ]
You wanted to see some of my new techniques, didn't you? This feels like a good time to try and use them.
[ Sukuna's techniques...
Yuji can use those to help people, now, not just to fight the king of curses himself. That's something that he can do, and he'll do it to save people. ]
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Together doesn't always make things easier, but sharing the load between them can make them stronger and better. He slows down as a building beside them shudders, feeling the vibration through the car entirely. They can make it past the building, but if it falls, he'll need to find another way back... Floors it. The car leaps forward, driving into the heat and smoke. Katsuki notes another road to the side and turns the wheel to change lanes, aiming to be nearer to that one.]
Dunno if I'll be able to watch as much as I want. [He sounds petulantly disappointed, like a kid being told he can't watch the magic show up close. As it is, if he has binocular, he might be able to watch Yuji, but given the guy's speed and teleporting, he'd blink out of Katsuki's sight as soon as he got him into it.] Give that bitch hell for me.
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Looking around as they get closer and closer, he turns to his friend with bright eyes and a nod of his head, reaching out to nudge Katsuki's shoulder with a fist, gentle and careful, before he breathes out. ]
I'll give you a show later, okay? Take care of yourself, and don't do anything stupid.
[ As if the same couldn't be said for him, but... Close enough now to go, to teleport or leap up to the kaiju, Yuji disappears, popping off to throw himself into the fight. ]
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Katsuki tilts a bit at the nudge to his shoulder, head rocking maybe a little more deliberately than it shoulder. Bring a small smirk to the corner of his lips, one brow arching then he's called out for doing something stupid. And getting a show.]
I'll hold you to that. Do anything moronic out there and I'll kick your ass myself.
[And there he goes, teleporting out of the car. Katsuki ducks down to peer out the windshield, making sure he sees Yuji land and go on the offensive, before turning the wheel and catching the scant path to the adjacent road. He heads back for the van partked on the perimeter. In a few minutes, he'll be joining the battle with rounds from that big ass railgun on the van.]
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This is the first fight he's had since dealing with Sukuna (the first real one, that last mission hardly counts) and he knows there are thousands of people to defend here, thousands of people to ensure are okay as a consequence of this, and he's sure, so sure, that he can do it. Whatever it takes, he can make sure that as many innocents are saved as he can, no matter what the cost.
He attacks the kaiju with all that he has, with his new techniques, sketchy as they are, his cursed energy, his blood flying around the battlefield; it's probably as disgusting as it was last time, but he heals himself as he goes. It's only as the fight comes to an end that he slows down, feeling breathless and exhausted, slumping down in a corner and letting himself curl against the wall, to try and relax.
It's hard. It's almost possible, really, but at least he's healing, which is better than it has been in the past. ]
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Occasionally he tries to find Yuji in the fight, using the ocular to zoom in on him (still a weird as fuck feeling) and smirking when he witnesses his best friend's new ability. He assumes it at least, given he's never seen those little scissors snipping along dotted lines. Ironically he doesn't find the blood letting as disgusting this time. Mostly because Yuji's in his right mind and not gushing everywhere in to a despair-fueled rage like Romania.
Katsuki's quick to find him in the close, parking his car nearby and approaching Yuji in the corner. He eases down next to his curled up body, holding a bottle of water and a small pack of trail mix in one hand. Neither of which he's gonna foist on the sorcerer at the moment. All he wants is to be beside him and let him rest for now.]
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There's something strange about the way the body calms down after a fight, he thinks. He can still feel the adrenaline inside of him, can still feel the way something prickles at his skin, as if demanding that he gets back out there - but there's no out there to get back to anymore. The kaiju is dead and everyone seems to have made it out alive, and for Yuji that's more than enough, the relief flooding him like a rush of cold water over his skin.
One leg raised, the other stretched out in front of him, Yuji lets him bask in the company of his best friend for a long moment. He doesn't need to say anything - there have been enough words between the two of them to last a lifetime, especially on these kinds of things - but something dawns on him, and he turns his head ever so slowly.
Carefully, he nudges his friend. ]
Hey. How's your arm?
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He drapes his arm over a tented leg, the other left to lie across his thigh in its usual dark compression sleeve. Fingers play on the water bottle's cap for no reason other than having something to do. Never one for idle chatter himself, Katsuki's content in the quiet. But eventually words make their way, and he's not surprised Yuji's the one to break it. With concern for him.]
Still not doing what I tell it to do. [It's mildly annoyed, but somewhat self-taunting as well. He knows it'll take longer than this for any sort of recovery.]
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Yuji also can't help the way he wants to do what he can for Katsuki, to heal him, to take care of him. The need to make sure the people around him are taken care of and well protected is overwhelming, and now that he has the strength to actually make it a reality? Why wouldn't he try and do it?
Head on Katsuki's shoulder, he hums. ]
Give it a week, or something. No one can ignore you for long.
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A little thump lands on his shoulder and he tilts his head to drop it atop Yuji's own, ashen blonde spikes mingling with pink ones. Yeah, there are a few people who wish they could take away the broken and damaged parts he came back with, but there's little anyone can do to rush this along. Katsuki already rejected the quick solution.]
Ha ha ha. You're fucking hilarious. [Dork. He has yelled at it before...]
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They're not always so lucky, and the events of Halloween haunt him a little even now. It's not quite to the point of having nightmares, or losing himself to those horrible memories, but he knows he won't forget it. Yuji is shaped by his grief as much as he is by his passions, and this is inescapable.
Grinning, eyes still closed, he nudges Katsuki again. ]
I'm not joking. I'd be scared of you if it was like that...
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Katsuki exhales as he feels Yuji relax against him, glad to know he's getting some rest. They'll recover from this and come back even stronger. He fully believes that. Even after the Vegas worm, the Romania wolf, the other Imugi, they continue to rebound. Even if it leaves scars physical, emotional, mental. If the remain together, they'll make it through.
Tsk, nudged again. Brat.]
Like that? Un-ignore-able or telling my arm to do something?
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[ Teasing, again, even as he makes himself more and more comfortable. ]
Maybe just being close like this will help, or maybe we'll have to do a little more work... Either way, I'm sure it'll be fine in the long run. We can do whatever we need to do to make sure you're okay.
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You're already helping me with the passive physical therapy. As long as I keep that up, I'll kick this recovery's ass and get it back to normal strength. [He looks down at his unmoving arm. Then changes the subject.]
Scissors? That's kinda cute.
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[ Yuji pauses, though, before he laughs and rubs the back of his head. ]
Yeah... It's not quite at Sukuna's level yet, but I was able to start using some of those techniques during our fight. I hope that if I can practice more it can be really good for fighting against the kaiju.
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You're not gonna get weaker with practice. [Katsuki reaches his good hand over and lightly ruffles Yuji's hair, then combs through it a few times.] You'll take it to heights greater than Suck ever could.
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I can do two of his techniques now, and I even got my own domain. I think... I got really strong, and it was worth it, for Megumi.
[ Leaning into the touch, he relaxes as best he can. ]
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[Katsuki rests his head against Yuji's again, hand falling to his shoulder in a gentle drape around his neck instead.]
You'll have to show me them later.
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