TRAVEL LOG #7

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TRAVEL LOG #7

CONTENT WARNINGS: memory manipulation, nausea, headaches, references to hunting

▶ 001. IT’S (NOT) LONDON, BABY.

As the last dregs of summer fade into the beginning of true Fall in Neo Tokyo, Outsiders wake up to the sound of sirens blaring, the call coming through their implants - there's no time for relaxation, not when the world still needs to be saved. As soon as everyone has gathered for the debriefing, Yamakawa explains their next destination: a request for aid has been sent by a civilian militia group in Windsor, England, and it's a desperate plea for support for an ongoing kaiju crisis.

While LILITH doesn't have a branch in the area, they're able to work with their contact to ensure that a data portal is set up for the easy transportation of Outsiders from the main base. Travelling feels a little bit easier compared to before, but the common side effects still remain - a little nausea, some headaches, dizziness and some minor glitching. It seems as if caffeine is a solution, and upon arrival, Outsiders are offered a cup of tea to get them settled.

Weirdly, unlike previous teleportation, physical touch seems to make the symptoms worse, rather than better. Anyone attempting the usual form of intimacy will find that being close to people, especially those they’re most comfortable with, will feel strangely awkward, leaving them with an uneasy sensation and the urge to take a step back.

As this is another warp rather than air travel, Outsiders will be asked to bring only what they deem necessary on this journey. Yamakawa reminds the Outsiders that, once they arrive, further supplies will be sent; both those that the outsiders request, and additional medical supplies for the militia in England to support them in their ongoing quest.

Everyone will be given the standard 24 hours to pack and prepare for departure. Once the time is up, Outsiders are transported to the arrival point... In Windsor Castle.

▶ 002. AN OUTSIDER WALKS INTO A CASTLE.

Upon arriving in the bailey of the castle, a beautiful woman who introduces herself as Gwen approaches. She welcomes the Outsiders to her base of operations, promising to provide beds and food for everyone. She’s quick to give an overview of why they’ve been summoned to the castle and what the problem is: they’re a militia group who are fighting against a large kaiju that is threatening the remains of the civilian population of the United Kingdom. They need help from the Outsiders to put the kaiju (and the rebels that are supporting it) down so that peace can continue. With how few people they have capable of fighting, they turned to LILITH in desperation.

As the Outsiders are directed to one of the wings of the castle to settle in, some might notice something… Off. While all the Outsiders who had agreed to go to the mission are present and accounted for, some members of their group are acting a little odd. When spoken to, they behave the same in terms of personality, but some of the things they’re saying are strange, or don’t sound right…

Some Outsiders have come to believe that they have always lived in Neo Tokyo, and don’t remember any other life. They’re convinced that this is the truth, and any attempt to dissuade them is met with resistance, both of the Outsiders feeling nauseated, with the risk of migraines developing. It doesn’t seem as if anything works to break this strange sickness, no matter what is attempted.

That might be a problem to deal with later.

Once bunks have been agreed on (and they will need to share rooms), Outsiders are given free rein to explore Windsor Castle. Gwen - and her generals, a group of women who can often be found around her, peering over maps, reports and other paperwork, giving advice and arguing about the best course of action - tell Outsiders that it would be best to stay within the castle walls, due to the threats of smaller kaiju outside the base. They do ask that, if they have spare time, that they help the people around the castle as much as they can, as there’s a lot of upkeep to do, and they’re running low on people thanks to their failed missions.

The castle is large, and beautifully decorated with medieval tapestries that have clung to their existence despite the impact of time. There are various locations of interest that the Outsiders are welcome to nose their way around: a library, filled with hundreds of books; the stable, where various horses of different kinds can be found (and ridden!); the outskirts around the bailey, with various small dogs; the feasting hall, where meals are served (mostly farm grown foods, and very limited meats) and, finally, the garrison (which, at the moment, only the non-afflicted Outsiders are permitted into, for ‘the safety of the others), with medieval weaponry on the walls.

▶ 003. IT HAS A GREAT KNIGHT-LIFE.

As the Outsiders settle in, the influence of the strange memory manipulation becomes stronger. Outsiders who are convinced they’ve been in this world their entire lives may grow more determined about it, and find strength in talking about their strange new memories. Anyone attempting to convince them otherwise will likely find themselves ostracised and left to the generous mercy of the civilians around the castle. Either way, both sets of Outsiders are generally welcomed around the castle.

The accommodation is good, but there are a few minor issues. Some of the dishes the Outsiders are served taste a little off (perhaps the lack of spice?) and locals urge their guests to stay away from some areas of the castle. If they do decide to go there despite the warnings, there doesn’t seem to be anything amiss. Maybe it’s a British thing?

There are a huge amount of things that need doing around the castle, and the native population are more than happy to encourage the Outsiders to take part and help them with what little resources they have remaining. If Outsiders volunteer to help, they’re informed about the many odd jobs that need doing around the castle and how they can support the locals:

OPERATION: CAN WE FIX IT?

Outsiders are tasked with helping to repair and, in some cases, reinforce the wall surrounding the castle and the bailey.

It’s clearly been damaged from kaiju attacks, and some areas are more damaged than others.

There are limited amounts of brick, so there may be a need to go out on a reconnaissance mission to gather more supplies.

Outsiders will be rewarded with carved items from the civilians - dogs, horses, dragons, and lions.

OPERATION: WE’RE GOING ON A KAIJU HUNT.

Outsiders are asked to go out in small groups to deal with the small, minor kaiju that have been threatening the castle.

The threat is a mixture of various wild kaiju, including vicious wild deer, boar, foxes and badgers. Some are more dangerous than others, and most attack on sight.

Outsiders will be rewarded with small gifts from the civilians - gloves with sheep wool interiors, large cotton blankets and, if they bring back their kills, fresh kaiju meat meals.

OPERATION: CLAYSON’S FARM.

Outsiders are asked to help the castle farmers for the upcoming months, both the livestock and the crops themselves.

The calves will need to be weaned (which might include chasing them around a field), wool from ewes clipped and harvesting the winter wheat, potato and sugar beet before planting the new crop.

Outsiders will be rewarded with small gifts from the farmers - bouquets of dried flowers, their first choice of the harvested crops, bottles of homemade cider, and even naming some of the livestock after the most helpful.

OPERATION: THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT (AU’D CHARACTERS ONLY).

Outsiders are asked to tend to a graveyard deep in the back area of the castle, surrounded by forests.

They will need to clean the graves, tidy up anything that has been left behind, check the records are accurate and pay their respects.

Outsiders will be rewarded with a broach in a strange horse shape from Gwen herself, who says it will permit them into some of the closed off areas of the castle. This includes the ‘spa’ (where the water is always cold); the ballroom (where the curtains are too heavy to move, so it’s always dark) and a special dining hall (which none of the cooking staff seem to know exists).

OPERATION: A PROPER GANDER (NON-AU’D CHARACTERS ONLY).

Outsiders are asked to deal with the rebel propaganda that’s popped up around the castle.

They will need to clean the graffiti, remove posters, try and track down where they’re getting in and ensure none remains.

Outsiders will be rewarded with Turkish Delight candies (hand-delivered by Gwen, as it’s her own personal recipe), nightly offers of hot chocolate and their choice of art supplies so they can add their own murals to the castle (once approved by the generals, of course).

There are dozens of other odd jobs that need done, too, and Outsiders can find themselves tasked with almost any minor task that they can imagine - from novice carpentry, to cleaning, to taking care of the corgi population to even exercising the horses. There are no limits to how helpful the Outsiders can be to their temporary home.

Throughout this time, Gwen and her generals are preparing for the upcoming mission and sharing briefs with the Outsiders as they gear up: there’s been a trace of the beast somewhere near Egham, ironically called the “Enchanted Forest”. If the Outsiders attempt to probe Gwen or question her for specifics, she’ll shrug them off, for now; there simply isn’t enough time to answer everyone personally, and she’s incredibly busy.

▶ 004. HASTY PREPARATION.

Not long into the Outsiders’ stay at the castle, a scouting report comes back with alarming news: the kaiju is on the move and seems to have more humans under its control, preparing to launch a counterattack on the castle and the people within. The generals, Gwen leading the charge, are quick to gather their weapons and supplies and start to consider a way of fighting back before the worst happens: the castle is laid siege.

Everyone in the castle is suddenly part of a whirlwind of motion, all trying to plan the counterattack and how to deal with the kaiju before it’s too late. Gwen is more than willing to listen to what the Outsiders have to say as spokespeople for LILITH, and due to their experience in dealing with kaiju in the past; she’s keen to know what they’ve tried, what worked, and what didn’t work.

The next few days have the castle in preparation mode. Weapons are checked, books on tactics and histories are revised to see for any weaknesses that might have been missed, and Outsiders are encouraged to do whatever they can to help, just as they have been before.

It’s as hard to get Gwen and her generals alone as it was before, but there’s a general feeling of finality around the keep; this could be it. She does make an announcement a day before the march:

"My men and I have discovered what may be causing the strange... Affliction your friends are suffering from, dear soldiers of LILITH. The kaiju seems to have the power to influence emotion, and memory along with it. A previous attack left a relic in the beast, which has healing properties: it is this that will cure your friends. We must defeat the monster and bring this relic home, with all swiftness."

Killing this kaiju might be the only way to free the Outsiders from its influence.

This might be the final push to get rid of the kaiju forever.

▶ AFTERWORD.

This Travel Log #7!

Due to the nature of the final prompt, the Kaiju RNG will be posted in a few days to allow for time for Outsiders to gather clues and plan a counterattack against the kaiju.

The clues Outsiders receive (both AU and non-AU options) will be vital for charting a course for tackling this kaiju, so please add your suggestions (and ICly +1 other people's) before the 10th at the latest. We strongly encourage players to coordinate their clues together ICly to come up with solutions!

The planned attack will be based on character suggestions using this comment.

All comments in this event count for 2 points towards October AC. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask them below.

EVENT BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)

1. IT’S (NOT) LONDON, BABY: Outsiders are awoken to the siren alerting them to a mission and are transported to England to help a militia group with a kaiju problem.

2. AN OUTSIDER WALKS INTO A CASTLE: Outsiders meet the leader of the group, Gwen, who urges them to get settled in. Some Outsiders begin to have strange issues with their memories, and side effects when challenged.

3. IT HAS A GREAT KNIGHT-LIFE: While they settle in, Outsiders are tasked with helping the organization out with various tasks with various rewards for their hard work.

4. HASTY PREPARATION: Gwen and her men prepare for a final counterattack against the kaiju with LILITH's support, and ask the Outsiders to suggest ways to track down and kill the threat to their people. They must retrieve a relic embedded in the kaiju to free their friends.

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Comments

QUESTIONS

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[followyourstar]

How do the locals or Gwen and her generals react to anyone who can't or won't eat the offered food?

Re: QUESTIONS

[shadowban]

very very quickly can hugging through intermediaries (like shikigami) minimise or lessen the nausea? otherwise this is a very terrible no good holiday for megumi, oops

[harboredfeelings]

If Kaga sends her aircraft out on patrols and searching excursions outside the castle, will she pick up anything visually or on radar?

[misclassed]

hi mods... theres a smithy right 🥺 right?

[cranekin]

Hi, mods! A question about the proper gander assignment. Can we get some examples of what the propaganda says?

[zauneyete]

hi mods! if someone was looking through the cemetery books, are there any people in particular who visit frequently that would show up in the record books? Or anything of particular note, if someone was a part time book keeper (/crimelord) who likes digging through records?

[misclassed]

ACTUALLY NOW THAT I THINK OF IT

muramasa has an ability called karmic eye (deets here) which allows him to vibe check someone's karma and suffering. it works on both humans and human-like beings (like fairies in canon) because "all sentient beings have the potential for buddhahood". its not a lie detector or an omniscient telemetry ability, just a vibe check, and it is something he is able to do just by physically looking at someone.

tl;dr muramasa is like an empath fr but for suffering and regrets specifically

can you tell me if/what gwen's Vibe Check will tell him when he looks at her?

CLUES

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Please comment here for your clue using the form below. There is a limit to one clue per character (not player)!

The deadline to ask for a clue is October 10th. Any remaining clues will be published OOCly after this date.

Characters may pick two options for where they'd like to search, and they will be given a clue for one of their chosen options. This is so that we can ensure as many clues are shared as possible and to vary the clues for characters.

Options for areas to search and find clues are as follows:

Library

Garrison (OUs only)

Speaking with civilians

Castle animals

Castle outskirts

Gwen/her generals

Strange memory effects (AUs only)

Castle tapestries

NAME: Character name
AREA(s) SEARCHED: Which two areas did they search?

<b>NAME:</b> <b>AREA(S) SEARCHED:</b>

[followyourstar]

NAME: Dante
AREA(S) SEARCHED: Library, castle tapestries

COUNTERATTACK IDEAS.

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Please comment here to make suggestions on how to attack the kaiju based on the character's previous experiences with prior kaiju and the research done (the clues they’ve gathered). The deadline for these submissions is October 10th.

Please note: sharing clues and deciding on a counterattack plan ICly will influence the course taken by Gwen and her generals in the second part of this event!

NAME: Who is suggesting the plan (can be multiple characters).
SUGGESTION: How do they plan to track, hunt, attack, etc, the kaiju?

<b>NAME:</b> <b>SUGGESTION:</b>

[harboredfeelings]

NAME: Kaga
SUGGESTION:


Kaga's suggestion consists entirely of using her planes to spot the kaiju and or rebels and run strike attacks on any threats found. She has no qualms about going after enemy humans as lethally as she will the kaiji. Because of course she doesn't.

yuji itadori / jjk / everlight

[eyescar]

▶ 001. IT’S (NOT) LONDON, BABY.

[ Yuji has always been one of the people who had travelled back and forward to make sure other people were dealing with the transport well in earlier trips, so he had been more than happy to attempt the same again. The downside is that this time all his attempts have led to the worst sideeffects hitting him, leaving him curled up in a corner.

There's a hand over his mouth, and he's groaning quietly, eyes closed and head between his legs.

Is it the nausea from travel or the sensation of having to be too far from the people he cares about? He's not really all that sure, but as soon as someone approaches him, he lifts his free hand and shakes his head. ]

Don't touch me... It'll make it worse.

[ Is this divine punishment from being an extrovert...? Eventually, he stretches his legs out and breathes out shakily. ]

Are you doing okay, at least?

▶ 002. AN OUTSIDER WALKS INTO A CASTLE.

[ Arriving at the castle has Yuji back in motion, and it's obvious that he's excited.

The urge to run around and explore is overwhelming, and he's practically vibrating out of his skin as he follows their new guides and sets himself up in a room, expecting Choso or Megumi to end up bunking with him - if Raidou is going to give them space. It's only after he's dropped off his things that he starts to explore, and he can be found running around the castle, poking his head into as many unlooked rooms as possible.

Poking his head into the library, he peers at a few books and darts between the shelves before he gets a little distracted with the promise of more and leaves. Later, Yuji can be found hanging out at the bailey, and there's a solid hour or so where he's just playing with the dogs, throwing sticks and balls for them and picking them up to pet them - and, yeah, he gets slobbered on a lot. Darting back into the castle, he spends a bit of time in the stable, too, petting the horses, feeding them carrots and excitedly introducing them to anyone who joins him. ]

Isn't this place incredible? Look at how big their heads are!

[ Someone is definitely a fan.

Later, during the evening, however, he ends up a touch more pensive. If someone approaches him, he hesitates, looking them up and down before he leans close, as if sharing some kind of quiet secret. This is the kind of thing that hurts him the most, so he's doing what he can to be careful and cautious. ]

Do you... Remember me?

▶ 003. IT HAS A GREAT KNIGHT-LIFE.

[ With the strange memory changes happening to his friends, Yuji is looking for a distraction, so he defaults to what he is most familiar with: using his strength to help people while leaving the research to other people. If there's something he's needed for, he'll do it, of course, but he's savvy enough to realise that he's not the kind of person who is going to make any big discoveries. Brawn is his forte, and there are tasks he can do!

Yuji spends a lot of his time reinforcing the wall around the castle, using huge sections of stone that he carries with ease, doing his best to cut them down into the right size with his cursed techniques. He'll accompany anyone out on a mission to gather more supplies, and happily lends himself to other people who are trying to help. His excitement is still there, despite the weirdness going on with his friends, and he carries his little lion prize with him as he goes to his next task.

Other than that, he's here there and everywhere, doing everything he can to try to help: feeding the dogs, riding the horses, carrying bales of hay, running around like a messenger and generally trying to be helpful without causing too much havoc.

It gets to the point where he's asked to relax and calm down, so he spends a little time in the garrison, settling on the floor and staring at all the shields and weaponry aligned to the walls. He's more of a hand to hand guy than someone who uses swords, but thanks to the people in his life he does have appreciation for a good weapon (thanks, grandpa), so he's happy to gaze at them and try to figure them out, even if the guards are kind of weird. ]

Everything here is so cool...

▶ 004. HASTY PREPARATION.

[ Things are getting worse, and Yuji is aware of it. He's more cautious around his friends that have their different memories, not sure what to say - in case he says something wrong, or he causes them more problems by not remembering the strange new world they think is real. He's not avoiding people, necessarily, but he is careful, trying to tiptoe around the possibility of hurting the people he loves the most and the awkward confusion of not knowing any of it.

Gwen's announcement comes, and the request for a plan, and he does what he can to gather weapons and help out the generals and soldiers, but there's an edge of something about him. He's not sad, exactly, but he's concerned, and when approached he puts on a little smile. ]

Hey. Are you okay?

[ And then, as the final hours come close, he looks a little more nervous, voice dropping to a whisper. ]

I don't really know what to suggest. I've fought all the kaiju here, but... Isn't a frontal assault the best thing to do?

[ Beat the baddies up until you win - isn't that how it works...? ]

▶ WILDCARD.

( Feel free to do something random, one of the prompts I didn't include, anything that strikes your fancy or PM me for something personal! I'm happy to go with the flow. )

( 002 )

[powderkegs]

[ powder gives him a flat look before pulling on his cheek. ]

What kind of question is that? Did you hit your head or something?

[followyourstar]

1. Network!!

un: durante
Subject: A Little Odd

So is it just me or does this place feel a little... anachronistic? Apparently some earthquake happened about a century ago and people have been living like this since then, but I don't know.

Maybe I'm just too used to how things are back in Tokyo?

2. Negative SP

[Holed up in the library, almost comically hidden behind a particularly plush (if worn) chair, is Dante. Can a clock look stressed? This one looks stressed. And they're ticking and tocking away even when they aren't saying anything]

< Oh! H-Hey! Don't mind me, I'm uh... I'm just looking at some books! Gotta be ready for when it's time to fight, you know? Haha... ha... >

[There's something about the way they look over at you. Even without proper eyes, it's almost as if they're searching for something.]

3. Hasty Suspicions

[When Gwen comes to them all with her announcement and a potential cure for those currently acting strange, one would think Dante would be the first one clawing at the door to go off in search for the relic in question.

And... they do. Don't get them wrong, they really, really do. It's just...

Something seems a little off about all this.

Maybe they're just a little too on guard due to the mentions of emotion and memory. Maybe it's how different everything about the castle is compared to the places they've been on missions before. Or maybe this whole mess of altered memories has led to them finally losing their mind. But...]

< So... what did you think? >

@vessel

[eyescar]

what does anachronistic mean

Ye Olde Clue-e Networke

[saudadist]

[ feel free to post your characters' clues here and have your own threads or respond to others! ]

@kijyo

[saudadist]

strange fur near a camp
it's like bright orange kinda
more red actually

aren't there some wooly cows that look like that?

the footprints don't seem right tho

dirk strider 🔶 homestuck 🔶 revelation

[gavehead]

▶ 002. AN OUTSIDER WALKS INTO A CASTLE. ( cw: mention of animal death / mass genocide )

<sub>[ As if the lights and sounds of a highly advanced city in Japan wasn't enough to gain Dirk's curiosity, being sent to a place that has vegetation and plantlife definitely has him gawking a little more than someone ought to. Can you blame him, though? He grew up surrounded by water his whole life until recently. Funnily enough, Dirk's class is prince, so maybe it's fitting he ended up in a place like this for his first mission.

Of course, he wants to explore as much of this terrain and castle as possible and what is allowed, but the glimpse of a stable is what catches his attention more than anything else right now. It doesn't matter how dire anything else is here: a stable means horses. Holy. Motherfuck. It takes Dirk no time to flash step his way over near the stable and then slow his pace, cautiously approaching and stepping inside. What he discovers is something beyond what he could ever dream of. There they are: a row of majestic horses. Their physique. Their beauty. It's better than anything Dirk could have dreamed of. He forgets to breathe for a moment, a sharp gasp caught in the back of his throat. This is what they looked like in real life? And yet, every last one of them was eradicated from Earth. He can't help but feel a wave of some sort of pent up emotion cross over him, an emotion that has been held back by a facade of coolness and confidence; not only for all of the horses that were killed back home, but.. well. Everything else. Everything else that the sea witch destroyed. What other beautiful creatures did he miss out on meeting? What other people did he miss out on making friends with? A hand lifts, removing his glasses and scrubbing the heel of his palm into one of his eyes. He's content that she gets what she deserves, but goddamn, he hopes these creatures can flourish in the new world.

Suddenly, someone else enters the barn and Dirk coughs, putting his glasses back on. Yeah, totally chill. ]</sub>

Fuck. I think I'm allergic to something in here.

_{[ nice save. ]}

▶ 003. IT HAS A GREAT KNIGHT-LIFE. ( cw: crude images )

<sub>[ Gwen should know better than to expose Dirk to any sort of materials that could be used to create artwork. After some of his crass ideas get rejected, he figures, well.. there's horses here, surely horses would be allowed as a mural?

If anyone happens to come by while Dirk is working on his masterpiece, they might see some of the horses look.. kind of similar to some Outsiders? He's locked in, though, with paint all over his body. You're going to have to get his attention. ]</sub>

_{[ ooc: dirk is not being au'd, obviously! but let me know if you'd like to include him in au memories or anything. ]}

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[makesascene]

[Now that they're properly within castle bounds, Leonardo drops the whole human cloaking he's been forced to wear for a good while. He would prefer to be authentically himself all the time, but he's aware that isn't a real possibility.

He figures he can at least be himself and wander within the castle grounds. Just don't get seen, yadda, yadda. The seventeen year old is definitely curious about the whole Castle Thing. He eagerly picks around halls, pokes tapestries and pesters staff with questions.

He saves the stables for last, wanting to see real horses at least for a bit. He enters the bar in time to hear Dirk's Totally Legit Save.]

This is how you find out you got allergies? Damn. Are you allergic to horses?

tsurumaru kuninaga | touken ranbu | everlight

[cranekin]

❀ An outsider zooms around a castle

( Throughout the day, Tsurumaru can be found zipping and zooming around the castle. He's a flash of fight, going from one location to the next. One moment, he's checking out the library and the next, he's at the gardens (albeit, complaining about gardening). The next moment, he can be found picking up some of the rebel propaganda or trying to get close to the horses in the stables.

All of this just to say, Tsurumaru seems particularly energetic today and he doesn't seem anywhere close to relaxing. All of this can be easily explained when he's later found in the kitchens, going through their seemingly endless supply of teas while a kettle boils nearby,)

I haven't tried this one yet.

( Isn't it kind of late in the evening for tea? Is he going to sleep at this rate? Is anyone going to tell him there's more caffeine in black tea than green? )

I heard you can add cream and sugar to these, too.

( Does he also need a sugar high??? )

Would you like some, too?

❀ It has a great knight-life (A)

( Something is happening. Something isn't right. And Tsurumaru seems perfectly fine. He's as sociable and energetic as ever, causing trouble here and there, and there isn't a sign that anything is wrong with him. He goes along with the new stories some of his familiar allies tell him, speaking as though he also recalls the same things.

It's the afternoon when he stretches big and yawns, )

Aaah, I can't wait to go home. Do you have any plans?

( And he waits and watches for your answer. )

❀ It has a great knight-life (B)

( He isn't really a dog person. He's more a bird guy, to be honest. However, he can be found playing fetch with some of the corgis. He has a ball in his hand and throws it far. The corgis take off running after it and Tsurumaru puts one hand on his hip while holding the ball in his other hand. He never threw it.

Instead, he watches the corgis waddle off and he exclaims,)

My, my… if a kaiju atttacks, they won't get very far with those legs.

( The corgis are toast. )

❀ WILDCARD

if you want to do something else other than the above then feel free!
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a great knight-life (a)

[voidbound]

Once I’m back I would like to continue my research. I’m sure this mission will provide invaluable data.

[ Daybit watches Tsurumaru stretch, and he’s idly reminded of a white cat. ]

What will you do?

( OPEN ) COUNTER-ATTACK PLANS

[cranekin]

( After receiving news about the kaiju's movements, there is a lot to discuss and little time to do it. There's no time to waste so it's time to get the ball rolling! )

If we charge into battle now, we'll be in for a bad surprise. We should come up with a plan before we go.

ooc: There's clue sharing TL but I wanted to get one specifically for discussing counter attacks. Feel free to mingle and thread-hop!

[cranekin]

Before we strike, we should learn more about our enemy. If the people are supporting the kaiju, we should find out if they're in their right mind or not.

( He has other thoughts, too, but this is the one he will focus on for now. )

They're loyal enough they're willing to try and convert others to their cause but we've fought enemies in the past that have manipulated their followers. If history repeats, it may be in our interest to bring them to their senses before we cut them down.

vash the stampede ( trigun: stampede / everlight. )

[photosympathies]

oo1. an outsider walks into a castle i.

Top or bottom? ( Delivered cheerfully enough, Vash hanging out by the window of his new room, peaking out into the surrounding grounds. At first there's nothing really all that strange about him, he's still welcoming, still sweetly eager, he smiles at his fellow Outsider like they're old friends. He laughs the same, nose scrunching. ) For the beds.

( Are they even proper bunk beds? Does it matter? He thought it was funny. )

This place is real swell, right? A castle! And not an evil, murderous one. Boy, are we lucky! I always wanted to be a knight, do you think they'll let me try out? ( This much is true, he did harass Callisto and Sylvain enough about it when they were still around. ) Oh, hey, wanna help me snap some pictures later? My mom would really enjoy this place. I might as well bring part of it to her.

( It doesn't matter that he hasn't seen her in years. It only matters that he's going to get her back. )

oo2.an outsider walks into a castle ii.

( He's changed out of his coat by now. That should be a warning sign in itself. Instead he's wearing jeans with several hazardous straps, a well fitting tank top with a little red geranium embellished on the breast, hair still spiked but his glasses a darker colour to match the flower. He clearly doesn't seem to think this is an issue though, too busy with the horses in the stalls.

Yes, he is rambling to them. He's an animal whisperer. )

Hey there, big guy! Wow, you're kind of mean looking, do you mind if I scooch on in here? I'm just looking for clues and this feels like a really unlikely place for them. ( Cheerful, mindlessly ignoring the flicking of a tail. ) Let me just lift this big ol' hoof here, hey, hey! Ow.

( Teeth, sinking into a metal arm, Vash's panicked flailing increased ( and if they're allowed deja vu here, then it's certainly happening ) )

Okay, clue guardian, I'm sorry! Can you be a nice horsie and let me go now? Ah!

oo3. operation graveyard shift

( He's crouched in front of a worn looking grave, a wet cloth in hand and a serious look on his face. When he rubs away the dirt and dust he sighs, heavy. )

At least it's a pretty place to rest, right? Other people don't always get that luxury. ( He thinks, briefly, of his brother, consumed by a kaiju he thought was somehow better than the humanity they were a part of. Their differences doesn't make it easier. He's sure Nai would have liked the forest, he's might have found some peace here. ) What do you think Bartholomew Higgins would have thought of us, huh? A hundred years is a long time, we'd probably be pretty weird to him.

oo4. wildcard.

( Anything goes, you can find me at qingya or sadgaydna on discord if you want to plot, but you can also just clothesline me with a prompt, I don't mind. )

( 001 )

[powderkegs]

[ powder rolls her eyes. she extends her hand for the device. ]

Sure. Anything for the fam, right?

geto suguru ( jujutsu kaisen / brimstone. )

[gorb]

oo1.an outsider walks into a castle.

( In the library there is a version of Geto Suguru most of the Outsiders will have never seen. There is a lightness to the way he rests against the edge of a table, a stack of books by his hip and another in his hand, nails painted a shimmery light green this time. He's dressed casually - sweats, a tank top, sliders, hair up in a half-bun. Every time he turns a page he hums a little, reaching for another half open book to compare notes.

That's probably when he catches on that someone else is with him, and he raises a singular black eyebrow before he laughs. )

What? You thought I couldn't read, right? ( Because he looks like a fuckboy, probably. ) I should have changed before I came in here.

( He is largely not about that life, though. This is his usual attire. )

I just wanted to check if there were any discrepancies between what we know about the kaiju and what they do. Maybe there's something we can cross-examine? Get answers that way.

oo2. it has a great knight life.

( Draped in a chair in the dining hall, Geto is picking at the beige concoction before him with only the mildest of displeased faces. He is doing his best. He is a polite and respectful boy and only sometimes a bastard, and he does not want to disappoint their hosts. He will not disappoint his parents by acting out in a new place.

He does turn to whomever is beside him with a desperate whisper at some point though, so even he has his breaking points. ) Tell me they serve alcohol. It might help.

oo3. clayson farm.

( There is a figure crouched in the dirt, wearing a sweater and with a semi-frazzled air. Maybe the cause is obvious when the rest of his charge come into view. It could be the latent parental vibe he still wears, or perhaps even the calves are mesmerised by him, but he has several held at bay and a bottle aloft above his head. )

One at a time, kids.

( That doesn't stop one head butting him, but as he is built like a brick shithouse there is very little give to his stance. ) You know bullies don't get special treatment, mm? I tell that to my students all the time, so it's not going to be any different here. Be good, be patient. There's enough to go around.

( Just a little less than they'd like, because of the weaning. )

oo4. wildcard

( Anything goes, you can find me at qingya or sadgaydna on discord if you want to plot, but you can also just clothesline me with a prompt, I don't mind )

oo2.

[eyescar]

I don't think I'm meant to help with that kind of thing.

[ Yuji frowns, darting his eyes between Geto and the other people around them a little anxiously, as if he might get into trouble. He drank at the gala before, sure, but that was basically spiked, so... ]

We're going to leave soon anyway.

Vergilius | Limbus Company | Brimstone

[immortalpoet]

1. MORE MISTER NICE GUY (around the castle)

[A beautiful castle. Things to do. You would think someone as crotchedy as Vergilius, well known for his glower and general coldness, wouldn't be involved in any of these random tasks. After all, with his background, why do anything for free? Out of the goodness of his heart?]

[And yet.....here he is. With his sleeves rolled up, and a general...pleased.....mood, Vergilius is hard at work on one of the brick walls. He's the strong sort, so when he's not slapping down mortar, he's approaching others to give whatever heavy bag or pile of materials a lift.]

Hey. Be careful with that, okay? Don't be afraid to ask for help.

[At times, he can be even heard humming to himself with.....a little smile on his face?]

[Who is this guy?]

2. HASTY PREPARATION (the announcement)

[Emotions and memories, huh? Vergilius listens to this with arms folded, before heaving a haggard sigh. What a mess. Kaijus and their ilk always causing trouble.]

[He does turn to whoever is nearby, though, giving them a little nod.]

Are you thinking of investigating around the castle? Maybe two heads are better than one.

[An offer - from Vergilius? Check the window. Maybe there's a flying pig kaiju out there.]

3. NETWORK (red_gaze)

does anyone actually trust our local lady

i mean gwen

something's off

4. WILDCARD

[Vergilius is indeed an AU here! No more City brainworms, just your local former mercenary man without too much emotional baggage anymore. Please let me know if you want anything specific, or just throw stuff at me! Plurk @ vampirize or discord @ fridayivy or just DM!]

Mr. Very Naice Guy :) 1/2

[followyourstar]

[Tick... Tick... Tick...

Tock.]

[the_fourteenth]

🞂001. AN OUTSIDER WALKS INTO A CASTLE.

[Raidou's noticed some of his fellow Outsiders are acting a little differently, but he hasn't had much time to think on it yet. He's still his normal self, working hard around the castle and talking a lot with those in charge here. They're grateful to have people who are experienced in kaiju, and spends a lot of time imparting his knowledge while taking down clues about the one here. It all sounds familiar, doesn't it - many of the powerful kaiju mess with memories and perception in humans and humanoids.

He'll also be found in the library, where he discovers that faulty memories and personality changes are an ongoing problem.

He'll also be out with the horses at some point. It's been ages now since he's ridden one, and he's got to get used to it again. Maybe he can get some help?

If you happen to be someone whose memories are altered, this isn't Raidou Kuzunoha XIV. This is Johei Narumi, a shinto priest from Neo Tokyo who was brought on to LILITH thanks to his skills in athletics and deduction. Orphaned in a kaiju attack when he was a baby, he was taken in by a family who ran a local shrine and nicknamed him "Raidou". He joined LILTIH several years ago and is known for his quiet hard-working attitude. He's certainly no swordsman, demon summoner or detective from another universe and time.]

🞂002. KNIGHT-LIFE.

[Raidou's out here living his best life on the farm. He was reluctant at first, being reminded of Brasov and not wanting to get too involved with the people here, afraid of what could happen. But he can't not help folks who need it, and so he pitches in. He'll be found helping plant the new crops while also learning from the experienced farmers here. Any information he can take home to his garden project is special and crucial to him.

What's giving him trouble is the sheep shearing. He's never done this before, and this sheep is not about to put up with someone who hasn't. It wriggles from his grasp and makes a run for the wide-open field ahead! Raidou's fast, but the animal has a good head start and makes a lot of sharp turns as he gets close. Help him heard the creature back to the barn?]

🞂003. WILDCARD.

[For whatever else!]

🞂001

[eyescar]

[ Yuji slips into the library, planning on trying to find out a little more about the swords that he had peeked at in the garrison when he spots Raidou. Walking over, he leans down to wrap his arms around his boyfriend from behind, smiling brightly and hanging off him.

Sorry about the extra weight, Raidou. ]

Have you found anything interesting?

Bakugō Katsuki 💥 Boku no Hero Academia 💥 Everlight

[blastedass]

[*Click on the headers to open the prompts*]

▶ 001. IT’S (NOT) LONDON, BABY.

💥 ➊ LONDON. - Departure Packing

[Why the hell do these alarms always go off at in buttcrack of dawn? Can't they rip themselves open at noon or in the evening, especially when it's nothing more than a goddamn briefing?! Who the hell wants to get drag out of bed for a fucking meeting and then released to pack?! THEY COULD'VE DONE THIS SHIT AFTER LUNCH AND THEY'D STILL HAVE PLENTY OF TIME!! Going by transporter means they can't even pack as much as a vehicle transport! Fuck!

Whether you find him angrily folding clothes and neatly inserting them into a duffel bag (strangely skilled despite his rage) or grumbling to himself as he heads for the teleportation module, Bakugo's in little mood to talk. Interrupt him if you dare.]

💥 ➋ LONDON. - Arrival Tea

[Warping is a familiar sensation by now. A rushing suck dragging his body forward, pins and needles as if he's being taken apart and pieced back together molecule by molecule, a pressurized shove from behind as everything suddenly slows down in the front, and he's walking out onto the platform in London. Duffel bag at his side, backpack swung onto his shoulders, and metal briefcase-like attache at his side.

He hangs off to the left, letting the momentary dizziness and nausea wave pass. Fuck, think they'd find a way to avoid those side effect. Luckily it's only temporary and he's soon finding his place on the outskirts of the other Outsiders, leaning against railing with a steaming cup of tea beside him. He doesn't like being around too many people anyways.]

▶ 002. AN OUTSIDER WALKS INTO A CASTLE.

💥 ➊ CASTLE. - Discussion

[First time he's ever been in a proper European castle. Towering walls of rock and stone, glass windows with iron bar designs, all the cliche appearances of books and movies he's seen pop up here and there, from tapestries to flaming sconces to a suit of armor monitoring the hall. Far different from Japanese castles. It's a mixture of strange and impressive to stand in a place so historically entrenched. Like he's expecting a tour guide to pop out all of a sudden and spout out some kind of damn lecture. Yeah, he spent the first day exploring rather than doing much else beyond settling in and eating.

But day two is getting down to business, listening to reports and collecting information. Bakugo sits within a stone window cove, back pressed to smooth walls, one leg dangling down towards the floor, the other tucked at the knee with his foot half-braced on the opposite side of his perch. A bowl of soup for dinner, another Outsider recently deciding they're gonna keep him company uninvited. Whatever.]

Tch, another fucking cult. [After the Romanian wolf and it's village of lunatics, hearing another country has a kaiju enthralling its people bring back some bad warning signs.] These idiots really think some fucking monster's gonna care about them beyond utilitarian means?

💥 ➋ CASTLE. - Delusion

Haa?! [Bakuo looks up from what looks like a massive grenade as long as his forearm. His expression's wrenched in a look of disgust and confusion as he stares at his companion, lips curled and one eye wider than the other.] The hell do you mean "always", dumbass? The longest anyone's been here is two December's ago!

💥 ➌ CASTLE. - Downtime

Library ~ [In a world swimming with technology and digital media, physical books and papers are a rarity. Bakugo picks up another stack of five under his arm and shoves off the ground with one foot, sending the ladder rolling across its racks and shelving rails towards another section of the library. He zealously guarded Nanami's little bookstore for a long time after the man left, until LILITH commissioned a library in the base, which now houses those very donated books. So damn right he's helping out at the castle library. Plus it's quiet in here.]

Oy! Throw that and I'll kill you. [Somewhat quiet.]

Stable ~ [When's the last time he ever saw a horse?! In person. Probably when he was in grade school. Bakugo might have a lot of talents under his belt, but equestrianism is not one of them. In that he's only gone horseback riding twice in his life. Currently perched atop a badass-looking black stallion, the blonde twists around in the saddle somewhat, casting his eye about the stable's riding grounds.]

I am holding the reins, dammit! Deathride's being fucking stubborn! [Yes, he named the horse. No, it's not its name. Probably why it's not responding. Stubborn proud horse, just like the guy mounting him. Who wins out?]

Bailey ~ [Bakugo wondered what all that damn racket was. Now he found out: a host of small dogs, likely used for hinting. Beagles, dachshunds, terriers, etc. A whole group of them hot on the heals of one of the Outsiders bolting through the bailey's grassy tracts. Does he help? Hell no! He simply crosses his arms over the fence and watches.]

Better keep running or you're not gonna have any ankles left, dumbass!

Garrison ~ [Given he's one of the non-afflicted Outsiders, Bakugo's permitted into the garrison to wander and explore. Of course he's seen these kinds of weapons. Even his superhero-obsessed world hasn't forgotten its past. Heroes and villains themed off knights and wizards exist. Some even use these kinds of weapons with their Quirks. He picks a morning flail from its hold, letting the spiked balls dangle from their chain.]

Damn, it's heavier than I thought. You could take a head off with this.

▶ 003. IT HAS A GREAT KNIGHT-LIFE.

💥 ➊ OPERATION. - Fix It

[Despite his Quirk seeming like it's best used for destruction, Bakugo vehemently rejected any idea that's the extent of his Quirk's ability. He wraps two satchels of bricks in an X across his shoulders and chest, then KA-BOOM! blasts himself three stories up and alights on another castle parapet. Two seconds at best, when it would've taken almost a minute to cart those things up here via a latter of pulley. Bakugo shucks the satchels off and lets the workers take the bricks while he drops off and falls all three stories back to the ground-- BOom! --popping to his feet right before hitting.]

You got more bricks or do we need to go get some?

[Damn right he's getting a carved dragon for his troubles later on. He will take that back home with him proudly.]

💥 ➋ OPERATION. - Kaiju Hunt

[Kaiju keep getting more numerous and smaller in size when the big fuckers aren't running around. Bakugo snaps off another explosion (it looks like a grenade abruptly goes off in one hand) and sends a frothing deer-like beast flying backwards into a tree. Ignore the sound it makes. But there's no motion afterwards. He lowers his arm, expression a mixture of solemn and bored. These stupid things are nothing more than a damn chore.]

They said hunt but it feels like we're just a buncha damn exterminators.

[Still, he'll be bringing back a large cotton blanket, despite his attempt to turn down the gift. The lady just smiled and flopped it over his head like a giant ass shawl. Ugh...]

💥 ➌ OPERATION. - A Proper Gander

[Rip! Rip! FUCKING RIP!! Bakugo clears the entire alley in a blistering speed, leaving nothing but smoke and some explosion-warmed stone walls behind. He lands on his feet outside the alley entrance, holding a massive wad of paper in one crunched fist. Before- KABOOM! -he detonates the entire wad with a larger blast.]

Why the hell are there posters and graffiti all the way in this backwater place?! It's a damn country heritage site! Painting on it should have a death sentence!

[Ignore his rantings. Or encourage them. Whichever. Just hope you don't run into anyone posting those posters because Bakugo WILL rough them up. Or feel free to find him later looking at a chunk of Turkish Delight with a strange face. What is this?]

▶ 004. HASTY PREPARATION.

💥 ➊ PREPARATION. - Focus

[More mental assaults. Are the kaiju so fucking dedicated to this tactic they're willing to screw with anything the Outsiders have in their heads? Physical brains, personal memories, the damn ocular behind their eyes. He watches people he's known for months suddenly think they've been here their entire lives, pissed off any arguments with them cause war not only in words, but in their minds. Headaches, nausea, physical paybacks for daring to tell someone they're fucking wrong!

Bakugo's opted not to breach the subject unless someone else does first, and then he's not gonna stop himself from reminding them they're confused. Doesn't have to go further than that, as long as he gets the last word.

As people prepare for the approaching siege, Bakugo does his part to get the castle ready. You might catch him placing quivers of arrows or ammunition belts beside windows, setting out weapons and checking barricades for strength and stability. Or you might catch him peering around the wall and pointing to a giant ass cauldron atop a tower.]

So are we gonna pour boiling oil on people too? Look, the rainwater trenches go to the spouts and gargoyels. We could use that as a barricade.

[Damn right he's suggesting Notre Dame-ing their opponents!]

[OOC: If you'd like a personal starter or want to discuss plots, feel free to PM me and we'll work something out! You don't have to use any of the starters here if you'd like to wildcard another activity or conversation topic. I'm open to whatever!]

002. ➌ - Bailey

[gimu]

[ how could Choso not want to ingratiate himself to the dog population in ye olde neo britain? they were so small, and stumpy, and pointy, with little beady eyes that shone with an unsettling intelligence, how could he not? it's no wonder he underestimated them so terribly.

so the afternoon finds Choso sprinting across the grassy expanse with a whole thicket of Hell's tiniest hounds on his heels. he tells himself it's for fun. it's a bonding experience. they will surely accept him with this playtime run.

a tinier, meaner, more sensible voice reminds him that to their little wet noses, he is still half a curse too much to be acceptable. if they accept him, it will be in pieces.

it is the only reason he refuses to slow down even a little. there he goes, thundering back down along the fence with his pursuers only a couple paces behind. for such squat little things, they sure were persistent. ]

Speaking-from-experience-are-we!?

[ snapped out all in one breath as he clomps by Bakugo The Helpful. ]

silco | arcane | brimstone

[zauneyete]



o1. Odd Jobs

[ Nothing seems... particularly wrong at first. Silco still smokes and drinks like it's going out of style, a flask always tucked into whatever clothing he's donned for the day. He still stares out at the world with a beady, angry eye that stares at everything suspiciously. It's all very...Silco. Very normal. Until... If one looks a little closer, the signs that something is very wrong start to show. At least, if your memories haven't been altered, of course! The skin around his good eye looks relaxed, and he isn't wearing makeup. Silco always wears makeup outside of his quarters, and only a few outsiders have seen him without it. But there it is, bared for the world to see. Then there's the clothes, too. Oversized coats and trim vests with ties have been replaced by relaxed fits and open collars. Silco wasn't the type to wear anything but what he wore back home in public, but he looks. Relaxed.

But maybe he forgot his makeup, or thought that the work around the castle needed something a bit more casual?

Sure.

He can be found in a few locations around the castle, and each one is odder, and odder. The library at least makes sense, where he's generally leafing through a book or two, his eyes darting as he reads, fingers drumming against the covers of books. All in all, he looks... engrossed. His eyes don't dart upward, don't look at anyone who walks in the room. If they do, it's with the slightest crinkle of one eye, and his fingers lift in vague greeting, before he focuses back onto whatever he's reading. Though occasionally, one will catch him with his flask out... and he might even offer it to you, if you need a nip of whiskey. If not in the library, he might be found eating with the other outsiders, which one would think is fairly normal — but Silco is not often seen on base frequenting the cafeteria. Though if you catch him eating in the castle, he'll occasionally make a displeased face, the food doesn't quite appeal, apparently. Though he doesn't complain, either. He just... keeps eating.

Occasionally, he'll be found walking the outskirts, though he seems to linger near the castle. Though he has his knives and gun holstered — and he'll shrug a more fitting one on before stepping out into the brisk autumn air — he doesn't seem inclined to go alone. ] They've said it's dangerous, you know. I don't know if I'm keen on getting jumped by some beast, are you?

[ Is he. Is he asking to travel in pairs? Silco? ]

o2. Grave a Hand

[ Silco really isn't one for much labor. He's done enough of that in his life, after all, and labor always seems to bring back poor memories, kaiju attacks, and for some reason, he always feels a chill at the back of his neck to linger on the thoughts for long. So he doesn't, but that doesn't mean he's useless, and given his competency with books, it's not surprising that he would gravitate towards checking the records and pouring over them. There are plenty of names, some frequent, others infrequent. Most seem to stop here and there, but there's a consistent one, up until...

If anything, he looks engrossed in tracing the names, while everyone else is happy to clean and do whatever to keep the gravesite tidy, Silco has barely looked up, until he says: ]

Strange.

[ He pulls out another book, and another. And another, spread across the desk while he traces one line of names after another. And then. It stops. ]

Something happened here. [ He pulls one book forward, to leaf back and forth, his fingers set between two pages as he leafs back and forth. ] Who is this? A lover?

[ looks like he found something?? ]

o3. The Hasty Dance

[ Kaiju killing isn't really his preferred business. Yes, of course, that’s what they're here for, and joining LILITH has been a decision that he hadn't made lightly. He's even done his part, despite everything? And that's more because of his crafty planning and a well-executed move or two.

So that's really what he's here for — whatever Gwen says during the meeting about their fellow outsiders, it... doesn't really seem to connect correctly. ] Influencing emotion and memory could be dangerous. [ He murmurs, before leaning against a wall. He pulls a cigar out, his fingers itching. He never used to smoke that much, but... something about the stress lately makes him want to light up. So he does. ]

We've all been noticing odd things, so what's the connection to the kaiju? There must be something...

o4. WILDCARD

[ As always, feel free to throw me anything! Just tell me what your character is doing, tag in randomly, use these prompts as vague guidelines, whatever! You can also hit me up on the game discord or on plurk at hundreds and I'll write you a starter if nothing piques your interest! Silco is less traumatized nicer than usual, so have fun! ]

( 01 )

[powderkegs]

[ powder drops a book on his head. her nose wrinkles at the smell of whiskey. not because she's put off by it. she's too used to liquor to be bothered by it. no, it's the idea of liquid near precious and valuable books, books that aren't always the easiest thing to come by, that makes her grimace. ]

Haven't you had enough?

jinx | arcane | revelation

[powderkegs]

( i. a outsider powder walks into the castle — library )

[ the castle is pretty swank, compared to neo tokyo.

not that she prefers this. all this brick and stone, stodgy tradition? not really powder's style. it's why she doesn't do a lot of exploring. she feels she stands out too much. gutter trash is gutter trash, even when things improve. the mark on her never leaves. not that she'd ditch it. she's proud of her messy roots.

but. she wishes vi was here. every time she steps out on her own, it's like she's missing something. something that should have been with her along the way.

at least the books are nice. powder collects piles and piles of them, stacking them on the table and perusing them with intent. in fact, while carrying said pile, she may bump into you. ]

Whoops! Sorry about that.

( ii. a outsider powder walks into the castle — corgis )

[ it took some doing, but powder had enough meats and leftovers to lure one of the corgis to her. after much tempting, cajoling and sweet talking, she's gotten it to follow her around the castle. for some reason, it refuses to go outside, which is weird for a dog, but she's having too much of a good time to notice.

in fact, she's gonna hold up the corgi up to your face with a big grin. ]

Whaddya say? Shall we give her a makeover?

( iii. graveyard shift — powder )

[ this is nasty work. even so, it's kind of fun? definitely not going to be one of her top ten jobs, but it's unusual enough to merit her interest. and perhaps, because she does pay her respects to her sister regularly that she feels a touch of sympathy for those who don't have people coming to visit. they must get lonely too.

powder hopes vi isn't lonely. wherever she is. with a gentle brush, she dusts down the tombstones. ]

Hey, how exactly do you clean a grave? I never asked.

( iv. wildcard )

[ got a prompt in mind? hit me up @ timmtams / quixotically @ discord / pm this journal! ]

daybit sem void | fate/grand order | redemption

[voidbound]

( AU notes: Daybit became one of Silco's mentees after his father, a researcher for LILITH, died during a Kaiju related incident that he was also involved in. As a result of the rift energy, his memory prior to the incident was wiped... but Silco and LILITH alike have given him a lot of the tools needed for him to get back on his feet and grow up to follow in his dad's footsteps as a researcher! Though he's still as reserved as the OU Daybit, there is a passion to chase his father's dream and save the world in the process. )

1. an outsider walks into the castle

[ there is… not much to give away that there is something wrong with Daybit.

the way that he carries himself hasn’t changed, and the uncanny state hasn’t changed either. but… ]

Hey. Do you need help?

[ he is just the slightest bit… friendlier?

it seems like if he’s approaching people who appear to need some sort of help. though maybe it’s a bit unsettling to hear that question from a guy that has such an intense stare… ]

2. graveyard shift

[ deep in the graveyard, Daybit is...well, doing his job. he's picking up the old, dried flowers, cleaning the accumulated dirt and grime from the tombstones, etc. if there's something that hasn't changed, it's the fact that he's a quiet, meticulous worker.

but he's not entirely distracted either. once he hears the sound of footsteps, he lifts his head up, turning towards your character. ]

Do you need something?

3. wildcard

( ooc: do you want to see Daybit in a specific situation and none of these call to you? you can either contact me on the discord server, through pm, or through odasaku. you're also free to just drop a prompt here and i will most likely be able to work with it! )

Taryon Darrington (AU) | Critical Role | Redemption

[likemybooks]

001. Arrival

[Yet again, Doty has been left behind, leaving Taryon along with some of his tools. His dour mood is briefly allieved by the cool landscape of England and the tea offered to him.]

...Thank you. This almost feels like home. [He turns to the nearest person.] They're very hospitable here.

[And a small drink. It helps manage the nausea from the teleportation, but as he nears a familiar face in the hopes that displays of camraderie will cure the side effects as they did last time, he suddenly draws back.

He looks away, hoping that this was not as visible and awkward as it actually was.]

002. Who's Tary?

[Taryon has been holed up in the library all day, ostensibly to do some research, but he wanted to take a look at the old tomes of fiction. Perhaps the appeal of an old-fashioned castle calls to the man from Exandria, and the pull of exciting adventure stories traps him in the room.

Then again, the man who had lived on Earth all his life as "Gary" might just be interested in his own entertainment and taking advantage of the historical setting.

With a cup of tea at hand, Gary reclines against a couch in the corner of the library with a stack of fiction and historical non-fiction to give off some semblance that he's doing research. As someone walks in, he hurriedly stashes the novel and grabs one of the history books.] Ah! Hello! Don't mind me, I'm just...working.

004. Can We Fix It?

We need spikes. Any decent fort has sharpened wooden spikes to stop cavalry - or in this case, smaller kaiju. It'll slow them down long enough that we can attack them from above, plus it injures anyone foolhardly enough to charge us!

Trust me, I've read all about medieval sieges.

[He grins and offers one of the engineers a thumbs up.] I have plenty of other ideas!

[Or he could actually help with the heavy labor.]

Wildcard
((feel free to plot with me over PM or at mutanthairything))