❪ introlog: #2 ❫ THE CALM.

[natha]

OVERFLOW

You have spent the last few days on Thesa Station, taking in the knowledge that your world is no more. Perhaps you’ve made some friends (or maybe an enemy or two). Either way, you aren’t expected to spend all of your time on the Station. El Nysa needs you, after all, and you promised you’d help the planet thrive. Are you ready? Submit any AC eligible thread of participating in this log's prompts for Two (2) Olympia REP points HERE. TRAVEL LIGHT     You're really lucky, new refugee. Because of the efforts of those that came before you, your own descent into El Nysa will be quick and relatively painless. You get to reap the benefits of others' experience. Those that came before you are all well-versed in the art of teleportation now, and descending into El Nysa is simply a concentrated thought away. A teleporter has been placed in the common areas to help the new refugees descend, but for this first time, you're going to need a little guidance. You're going to need to take the hand of someone who has been on El Nysa for a while now and learn the ropes. Hold on tight, Refugee, and don't be afraid when the blinding light hits you. The actual journey will feel like a sudden whiplash— painless, but sudden, and maybe a little nauseating. Keeping your balance may be difficult, and it’s possible you might end up toppling onto your poor partner. Hopefully you’re at least thankful. You have landed in a back alley in the Residential District of Olympia. HOME SWEET HOME     Immediately, you notice that everything you've been told about El Nysa is true. There are people of all races here, and although no one bats an eye at your appearance as you enter the district, a member of the Royal Guard asks for your passport. They have a keen eye, and can tell that although you may be a new refugee to their city, they've never seen you before. Certain rumors of an outside force making preparations to do some major damage has them particularly on edge. It's a good thing the Orbiters made sure you have an Olympian passport ready to go. You present it, and with a small nod, the Guard says nothing more and slaps a patch on your chest; to your surprise, it reads: Hello! My name is ________________! I am in House #___! Are you my housemate? ... No matter how much you try, there's no removing this sticker. "It'll come off tomorrow," says the guardkeep. "Lots of refugees here, limited housing. It's an easy way to get to know the people you're living with. Though, if you ask me, why are we accepting so many foreigners when so many want to watch this city burn? Well, I don’t give the orders." If someone greets you, the message on the patch will magically change: Secretly, I _____, _____, and _____! What are yours? There's no telling how they'd known these things, but it likely has to do with Zasere. AGAIN. It may be a good idea to get situated in your new home and set down some ground rules with your roommates. There is also, of course, much of Olympia to explore. FLONA COVE     Word around the city is that one very cute and enthusiastic Olympian, You Watanabe, has been asking around earnestly for the nearest place to find some coastal fun. It didn't take long before a few locals pointed her in the direction of Flona Cove. Maybe it’s a good idea to check out the area. There are only a few more days left of summer, after all. Even if you're not the beach type, exploring a new area certainly can't hurt your understanding of El Nysa. Flona Cove is just a quick train ride away. BEACH PARTY: Chances are, you've heard about the beach party being organized by You Watanabe, whether it be from her directly or someone who knows her. A lot of careful planning has gone into it, and it looks like a great time, so why not check it out? Full speed ahead towards a great time! There's plenty of food for everyone, and plenty of watermelons that need splitting! 1. Various food vendors from around Flona Cove have agreed to offer free food for the new refugees, and they line the shoreline near the harbor, enthusiastically offering goodies such as seafood kabobs, ice cream, fresh fruit (including whole watermelons!), and hot dogs. You Watanabe herself has a grill where she’s cheerfully serving up her trademark "Niceoodles" yakisoba as well as other Japanese food like takoyaki and rice. What makes her noodles so nice? It’s obviously the cheerful smiley-face sun drawn on the omelette. In exchange, the chefs and vendors only ask that you spread the word, though most of them have buckets for donations if you want to help chip back in. After the party is all done, however, there seem to be plenty of dishes that need doing, all in a big pile. You herself is working on getting through the mountain of dishes, but maybe you could lend a hand? 2. It's just not a beach party without the traditional watermelon splitting! For those of you who don't come from modern Japan on Earth, it might be perplexing at first seeing the literal mountain of watermelons grown with the help of Keyleth, another recent Olympian. If the bat-like sticks and blindfolds next to them don’t explain the purpose, though, you might just sit back and watch as a brave competitor sets a watermelon on the sand, ties a blindfold around their eyes, and has people start yelling at them which way to go. They consider the shouts of the crowd, take a swing... and strike nothing but sand. Perhaps you can do better? There are beach activities galore. Now's the time to build the sandcastle of your dreams or play a game of beach volleyball. Maybe you're brave enough to surf the waves, or you’d just like to enjoy a swim. Mom friends who just want to lounge in the sun and read a book while working on their tan are welcome too, of course. BENEATH THE SURFACE: 1. Diving beneath the waters in Flona Cove yield a whole new world on its own. Rent a scuba suit and take a trip to explore the corals, and you may even be lucky enough to run into a playful school of dolphins. Be careful-- they tend to get carried away and will happily drag swimmers for a wild ride. 2. You might want a boat for this scuba adventure, unless you're a strong swimmer. Venture deeper into the ocean, farther away from the coast, and adventurers will find some interesting stuff. Two miles southwest of the harbor, deep, deep into the watery abyss, lies a shipwreck. Exploring through the various rooms of the ship yields a few knick-knacks here and there-- rusted spare parts, cracked tea sets... a surprisingly well-preserved pin-up painting of Koralle? The real treasure awaits for those who have the courage to swim beneath the ship's hull. Here, covered in algae and debris, lies the skeletal corpse of a winged, fanged, clawed beast. This is only a distant memory of its former glory, as nothing but bones are left, but something— something brilliant, catches your eye. Those hundreds of teeth are not bone, but a material so lustrous and pure, it nearly blinds. It will take some work, but with persistence and strength, it is possible to extract a tooth. Those that work in Simwe Institute or The Sanctuary may find it beneficial to take an extra for their boss— this is definitely something that is of interest to study. 3. Olympians love their luxury. There's nothing more luxurious than a secluded lagoon, the water at just the perfect temperature and pristine. This is one of the most sought-after spots for the natives, but when you come across it, it is completely peaceful and empty. For the tourists? Well, this place simply gets overlooked due to its distance from the main beaches. It's also relatively hidden. Soon you start feeling oddly friendly? Cupid’s Pool is also described by the people of Olympia as the touchy-feely pool. It has an inherent property that makes those who soak in it crave physical affection. Chances are you probably wanted to know this before you decided to take a dip, huh? (Please warn for threads appropriately) EARN SOME SILVER     1. While many of the locals came together to offer their hands to provide a bit of entertainment for the surge in tourism, that isn’t to state that they’re fully staffed. Have a few hours to spare? They're willing to pay for your help. Maybe you’re just the cooking champ they needed? The lifeguard who showed up just in time? Or the star salesman at their humble accessory shop so desired? 2. The man who approaches you is even offering more than most of the vendors down the street. Sure, the guy and his entourage look kind of shady, but money is money, isn't it? If you accept, he’ll shove a strange swimsuit or two your way and lead you to the dressing room. What kind of job is this? Modeling, he says. Hopefully you aren’t camera shy! Hey there, hot stuff. I like your look. Or maybe it's your... aura? Either way, I like what you're working with. How about you flaunt what you've got for some fat silver stacks? He also wants to be able to test your charm, and is willing to pay a whopping 400 silver in exchange. He may even ask you to go "talk" (did you hear him say "hit on"?) to a couple of people, and “sell” yourself. Whatever that means... Incidentally, he says he’ll give you a signal once you get a pass. Feels like forever, doesn’t it? 3. Once night begins to fall and the people gradually begin to clear out, you’ll notice something... odd. There are some shady looking people around, and maybe you’ve been hearing whispers all day about a certain "fight club." Initially, no one will tell you a time or location, but if you are persistent, your efforts will pay off. Perhaps in light of helping a vendor clear out their stall or assisting that one Olympian native in distress, they’re willing to tell you a few things about this exclusive club. They explain to you that it’s been a long-standing tradition of Olympia. Secret fight clubs. A place for people to stretch their wings and their fists. Moreover, the pay off seems to be pretty good! Though, they warn you that there are some aggressive competitors out there this time around. Things have been tough politically for a while now, and there is much unrest among the people. What better way to blow off some steam than to beat someone up and make a bit of bank! Fights are not to the death, simply until a knock out, but accidents (and "accidents") do happen. Finding the crowd of people will take some searching, even with directions. They meet along the northern coast of Flona, by following a path leading underground, well away from any civilization. Once you’re there, why not participate? You may find yourself facing off against a fellow refugee. OOC     An AC-eligible thread for 2 OLYMPIAN REP POINTS may be submitted from this log. SUBMIT THE THREAD HERE by OCTOBER 15 11:59 PM EST. In the event of CAPTCHA, we will be providing an overflow. In the event of a second CAPTCHA, players are advised to move threads to an overflow post on their character journals. These threads remain eligible for AC, AC Rewards, and REP. 1 SILVER = 1 US DOLLAR. QUICK NAV premise ● faq ● world ● map ● reputation ● npcs taken ● reserves ● application calendar ● hiatus/drops ● modbox [ FULL NAVIGATION ] elnysa nysalogs nysaisles nysaooc elnyan

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[razzledazzles]

100 silver, if you can gain more interest than me.

[First of all, that's less than what he's getting paid. Second of all, he's confident in his own muscles very much!! Beyond that, this guy doesn't have the pretty face and hair that he does, so could he stand a chance?

Well, maybe Jae-Ha wants to see for himself, too. Go on, old man.]

What do you say, ladies? [He has a way with the crowd, at least... They're into it. Show them!!]

[unpromising]

I'll take it.

[ HE'S POOR. He'll take what money he can get! He has no concept of shame, anyway. Also, it's in brackets, but he feels like this guy just called him old. That's rude. :(

Qrow then looks at their crowd and winks. ]

Hope you like battle scars, ladies. [ A beat, then he looks at some of the onlookers. ] And guys. I don't discriminate.

[ Instead of unbuttoning his shirt, though, he works on his belt buckle. And he's doing this very, very, very slowly to get a rise out of everyone. Some of them gasp, while some of them begin to bite their nails in anticipation! ]

[razzledazzles]

[It's all fine and good until he goes for the belt. Then, Jae-Ha sputters, running over to grab him by the shoulders and try to turn him away from the crowd, force him inside somewhere, whatever works.]

That's too much! Too much! We're out on the streets! A chest to chest comparison is one thing, but who takes off their pants in front of young women?!

[unpromising]

[ Wow, ouch. His hand uncomfortably hits the hard leather of his belt, which causes a bit of a burn, but he can't focus on that when he's dragged elsewhere!

The look on his face says he hasn't done anything wrong, but this man before him clearly makes it seem like he's some kind of pervert. (He is.) ]

They would've wanted to see more, you know.

[razzledazzles]

If they had paid to see your show, that would be one thing, but there are innocent bystanders on these streets.

[As a hero to all women, he has to stop this? Or something. He pats his shoulders once they're inside somewhere, and the crowd seems to think they're done, letting out disappointed noises and dispersing.]

If you really want to do something like that for money, I doubt you'd have trouble finding a location where you could.

[unpromising]

[ He snorts at Jae-ha's comment, but he's not too offended anymore. It's not like he had been taking the whole thing seriously, anyway. ]

You need to chill out. I wouldn't have taken off my pants, anyway. You can't just take your shirt off without putting on a show. You gotta tease 'em.

[ How the hell would this guy know, in the first place? ]

... Do I still get the money?

[razzledazzles]

You have no idea how to treat a woman.

[Besides, he teases them with his very existence, as beautiful as it is? Clearly. But he sighs, patting himself at the pockets.]

Unfortunately, I have nothing to my name. I was planning on changing that, but you interrupted me and the man who asked me to do all of this appears to be missing, now.

[unpromising]

[ The gasp he lets out is way too exaggerated. This guy just pushed one of Qrow's buttons. ]

I'll have you know that I know how to treat a woman right.

[ If you catch his drift. ]

Wait— You got scammed? [ Now he doesn't feel like being an asshole anymore. His expression sobers, and he realises that his belt is still unbuckled, so he puts that back in place now. ] What's he look like? I want that silver.

[razzledazzles]

He was overcome by my beauty!

[Not scammed at all! Probably.] Hm, let's see... He tried to offer me a swimsuit, but I told him I could manage it without one. As for his appearance...

[He describes him to a T, gesturing over to the spot where he'd first run into him.] You don't plan on stealing it, do you?

[unpromising]

[ Qrow gives Jae-ha a once over.

... Okay, so he does have good looks for a guy. Kind of weird and flambouyant, but he'll give credit where it's due. Of course, he won't say that out loud. He'll just sarcastically call him "Pretty Boy" if the time comes when he has to actually call someone by their "name". ]

Stealing it? What do I look like, a criminal? [ ... Probably. ] We're gonna look for him and make him pay up.

[razzledazzles]

Yes.

[Bluntly... As a former pirate, surely he has the right to judge this? Well, anyway. He kind of likes the sound of this, and places a hand on his hips.]

Are we? I'm not so against that, since I'd say I certainly earned it. But what sort of plan do you have for tracking him down?

[unpromising]

[ Who knew a seasoned fighter and adventurer would look like a criminal :( Then again, he was raised by a band of thieves... it's not that far off. ]

I should be able to track him down, no problem. [ Jae-ha asked about a plan, though... Qrow does not give him one. ] I dunno about you, though. But you gotta swoop in for the kill.

[ HE DOESN'T MEAN THAT LITERALLY. ]

[razzledazzles]

[Jae-Ha could track him down no problem, with this leg of his, but he's very curious. He won't literally kill the guy... but he'll literally swoop in, probably.]

That's fine. Go on and track him. However you go, I should be able to follow you.

[unpromising]

I'm not so sure, kid.

[ Even Qrow looks uncertain. His plan is to turn into a bird, fly around the city and look for the guy and peck the guy's forehead as much as he can, but with someone following him, that puts him in an inconvenience. The more people know about what he can do, the less of an advantage he has over others.

Then again, he's in a place where his friends and family are in stasis. Literally nobody he knows is awake yet. Maybe he can actually be free and do something without thinking of how it affects others. ]

Can you fly?

[razzledazzles]

[Oh. That's an interesting question. One he got a lot from his nametag experience, but not one he expects now. That must mean this man can fly somehow, right? It's a new thing, finding other people who have their ways of doing it.]

I can soar.

[His eyes light up, and like the show off he is, he jumps— but it's too high to be a jump, or even an anime jump, he's just up there with a gust of wind, and when he comes back down he lands on a rooftop.]

[unpromising]

[ Qrow is only mildly impressed. A lot of people can jump high where he's from. He can do it, too. It does give him an opening to transform, though. If Jae-ha is looking at the ground below him, he might see Qrow disappear into thin air. After a second, a small black bird materialises out of nowhere and flies upwards, towards the roof.

With a caw, the bird signals Jae-ha to follow him, and he swoops lower so he can get a better view of the city streets and the people who are out. ]

[razzledazzles]

[It's how long he can stay in the air that makes it look way more like flying, and catches the eyes of anyone who saw him take off. It's enough distraction for his partner here to turn into a bird, for sure.

He follows along at the right level, balancing his steps and height to match Qrow's as he laughs.]

A bird? Now, which is the true form, I wonder?

[unpromising]

[ Jae-ha can wonder on his own, because Qrow can't talk while... he's a crow. :'(

Qrow is more concentrating on looking for the guy who scammed Jae-ha, though. He honestly wouldn't care about something like this back in Remnant, but now that he has literally has nothing, he has to make an effort to take care of himself or else he'll end up in the streets.

He doesn't want to be a hobo.

It takes a few minutes of circling the streets and swooping down some places to find the guy, but there he spots the guy. It looks like he's trying to get another seemingly innocent person to do some weird stripping and flirting for him. Qrow lands at a nearby building's rooftop, and instead of claws touching the edge, it's his shoes. The transformation happens in a split second, with no fancy effects and such. ]

Despicable. That guy's at it again.

[razzledazzles]

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