❪ introlog: #2 ❫ THE CALM. -- the overflow.

[natha]

ORIGINAL POST

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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[sakabroto]

[Oh shit! It must've still been too hot!

Ryuji quickly juggles his plate so he can grab a napkin from his pocket, holding it out for her.]

Damn, was it too much? It must've still been pretty hot, sorry!

[fisherwife]

[She reaches out and accepts the tooth with a grateful little smile, carefully tucking it away in her sash. The motions of Atsushi makes her look over in mild confusion before she understands and smiles again.]

To the surface? [Just to clarify. She looks up and then nods again, kicking her legs to bring herself to the surface, pausing a couple of times to look at him and make sure he doesn't need help getting to it.]

[fisherwife]

I'm afraid I've never heard of them. They're a group from your world? [It sounds like it, at least. She doesn't think she's ever heard of a group of thieves being cool or noble, exactly. Her thoughts turn to th Yiga Clan, which is probably the closest thing and...

Yeah, no, stopping that line of thought there.] If they're good people, then there should be no shame in being one--or being a fan, as you said. [She's also not sure she believes that, but since she has nothing to work with except the nametag and his word, she'll accept it. It's not like it particularly matters, right?] I wouldn't worry overly much about it.

[cykedelic]

[ Thankfully it wasn't too hot, she's just surprised.

She does manage to swallow the part she was choking on though, taking a deep breath as she plonks her fork down to try and take the napkin to wipe her mouth. ]

Sorry, it wasn't that. It's actually really good!

[ But she isn't actually saying why she started choking either. ]

*peggsy.

[revlon]

[ It is amusing, that someone from her side of town would be somewhere like this. But, as has been said — it is an alien planet, and she's since gone through a world war, so what does it matter? ]

Hampstead.

[ But what's even more fascinating, perhaps more so than the spectacle in the ring, is the shift in Eggsy's demeanour the moment they approach the counter. She watches him, gaze sharpening from idle curiosity to keen observation, and suddenly the accent is a reflection of her own instead of what he's wearing. Curiouser and curiouser, as they say.

She steps up alongside him and shoots the man a smile of her own, a flash of white teeth and impeccable lipstick. The burly and scowling gentleman in question doesn't soften under their combined charm and counts out a meagre portion of silver. Far less than she expected, given that Eggsy was the underdog in this fight. The other man seemed to be a popular favourite which means the odds were surely stacked against him. They're being shorted by a good amount and she's not going to stand for that.

Peggy takes a breath and leans on the counter, manicured nails fingering a coin in a thoughtful sort of way as she lowers her lashes to half-mast. ]

Oh, now, that can't be right, [ she demurs, almost a pout. ] Surely a gentleman as clever as yourself can see we're short a few coins. And I don't — [ She's cut off with a dismissive grunt, something like, You think I was born yesterday, girl? Get lost. That flips the switch right quick and Peggy straightens with an icy glare, lips pressing into a thin, irritated line. ] Very well. Come along, Eggsy.

[ Does she look like she's storming off to the ring? She might just be. Do keep up. ]

flona cove

[scarecrowed]

[ Lucas is watching the watermelon display in a similar fashion. Oz - where Lucas is from - doesn't have odd watermelon traditions either. ]

I couldn't tell you. [ A pause. ] I suppose it's fun for children.

[ Except many adults appear to be playing, so... ]

[pricechecked]

Aye. Fruit like that, they should be hauling on those ships out there. Goods like that go a long way out there.

[The Ironborn may be the rednecks of Westeros, but they knew the value of fruit out on a long ocean voyage. If he had any chance of taking one of those ships for himself, he'd be hauling some of those melons with him.]

[polkabrows]

[ she lifts a small, dainty hand, and jabs him twice in the chest (not as daintily): once over the "cursed cat" writing, and once more over the "mirror broken" one. ]

Two of your secrets mean the same thing. That's cheating.

[ how'd you do it, qrow... pay someone off... give them some booze... ]

[pricechecked]

No. [He's just... kind of a hobo? Right now? And he used all his money on the train fare. He can't afford to just skip all this food out here for the taking. If he has to brandish his axe to take food, it's going to get really complicated really fast.] It's rations.

[polkabrows]

I know what jellyfish are, [ she says, though perhaps not as snappily as she could. she just sounds more exasperated than anything else. ]

What does that have to do with anything? I wasn't even going to go into the waters.

for magnus

[mmiab]

( continued from here )

[ wow, and do you know what? he's not even offended. because he knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that he looks like neither a huge nerd or a loser and that this shift in opinion is long overdue and well earned. ]

Oh! Hang on, I've definitely got the perfect addition to your tie scarf if that's what you're looking for...

[ diving in and emerging victorious with these four spectacular beauties ]

[unprays]

[ she links her arm with Lucy's with ease — it almost feels the same as their walks with Margaery in King's Landing, the only part of her time there she looks back with some fondness... and Lucy possesses the same kind of air, almost infectious in how bright and sweet she is. ]

... I do. It is strange, but — [ she pauses, wonders how much to say. eventually, she continues with a quieter tone, ] We... we were at war, back home. And though I miss my home, I miss the cold, I miss knowing who I am and how the world around me works — I don't miss never feeling safe. Here, my family is together.

ANN

[ax]

[ from here

hurry up, she says...

but alright. despite the fact that it feels a little like he's being bossed into this, shinji steps forward onto the platform before taking her hand. there's no real preparation for something he has no idea how it's going to go. and when the light floods over them all shinji can do is shut his eyes against it. ]

[beknight]

[ It's the benefit of experience. Jason hadn't believed he wasn't a charity case, rightfully suspicious of what was around him. At least it comes into use now. At least it helps one young man who would have taken to his second son immediately. ]

Thank you, Miss. Pleasant evening.

[ He touches Eggsy's shoulder lightly as they walk away, ducking his head a little to murmur, ]

And I was about to suggest we fleece them. Have a little fun of our own.

★YUSUKE

[sakabroto]

★from here

[He looks a little bit hurt that Yusuke doesn't appreciate this grand gesture of friendship, but Ryuji recovers quickly, pulling the lobster back to make sure it doesn't go flying off onto the beach somewhere.]

First, I didn't buy it. I traded for it.

[He holds the lobster beast out at arm's length as it tries to snap at him through its twine and rubber wrapped claws.]

Second, I thought it might be interestin'. You were so damn happy to have yours back on the beach. I had to figure out why. And the guy said it'd taste good, so even if I couldn't figure it out, I'd at least get to eat it.

[polkabrows]

[ the large man doesn't look all too pleased to be talked back to, evident in the way his upper lip curls. it reveals a double-row of teeth there, like a shark, and his grip only tightens over shikamaru's shoulder. ]

You're funny, kid. Someone's probably gonna miss your sense of humor.

[ standing just beside the man is another, equally large fellow, who also doesn't look too pleased to have lost. around them, the crowd rouses, clearly sensing another impending fight, and none of them seem to particularly care if it's sanctioned or not.

izumo herself is a few feet away, watching this all come to pass, and while she has no personal investment in the goings-on here... she does recognize shikamaru vaguely as someone who'd teleported down when she had. a fellow refugee, and a new one at that.

not that it matters, really... he's here of his own volition, and he did what he did all on his own, knowing the risks.

still, the crowd seems to be growing more and more restless as time passes and no fists have flown. the original large man is still grinning down at shikamaru, his other hand already curling into a fist. but before anything could be swung, izumo actually pipes up—

a clear, dull voice through the tension. ]

I think your money's running away.

[ heads and appendages swivel towards her, then towards the direction she's pointing. sure enough, there is a small, salamander-like creature cradling a duffel bag full of winnings to its chest, and upon being caught, makes a sharp sound of shock and then a run for it.

there is a beat, and then a roar that ripples through the crowd, and bodies begin shoving others aside to try and get to the thief — shikamaru's assailants among them. ]

[fractaljesus]

I do value life. [Perhaps the answer zaShunina has for this question might seem contradictory, but he does not see it that way.] Humanity is a miracle--a singularity that arose on its own by happenstance, one that constantly generates new information in an endless stream. [He turns away from Kirei to look out across the throng of people in the square. Some are human, yes, but there are many other races present as well.]

Individual lives, when lost, are quickly replaced by new ones. However, humanity will inevitably die out as a species in less than a billion years.

I want to save humanity. ['humanity' as a whole. The Natha have protected them for the time being, and for that he does not mourn the loss of Earth, but it is not his ultimate desire for mankind.]

★PROMPTO

[sakabroto]

★from here

[He's not sure what kind of understanding they had about his hair seeing as their main conversations in that fake cave were about how not to die from hypothermia, but while he's confused Prompto is quick compliment him and he just lets it all slide.]

You think? Thanks, man. [Since it's like the least natural thing for Japanese people to have bright blond hair. Other than Ann, but she also had blue eyes so it made it a little less jarring for their school to deal with.

Then he jumps at the mention of the Phantom Thieves, slapping a hand over his nametag reflexively.]

Uhhhhhh no - yeah - I mean, no, but I'm just a fan. It just... ain't a popular thing to be a fan of right now.

ARCHER

[ax]

[ from here

he wasn't expecting the critique. it's not unwelcome, but maybe a little surprising. obviously this guy knows food. ]

Yeah? What spices would you put in it?

[ is he shirking duties a little to talk about food? maybe. ]

cupid's pool

[granularity]

His entrance to the pool is a little odd, since he hadn't actually intended to be there so much as he'd followed the flows and ebbs of the sand and rock and it'd brought him... here. He emerges from the stone by the edge of the pool, glancing around to see if anyone else is around, and when he sees Kara, he gives a faint little wave.

"Water's... nice?"

★SHINJI

[sakabroto]

★from here

[So much about this guy is already rubbing Ryuji the wrong way. Isn't it understandable he'd be a little loud?? With everything that's going on, being calm and collected like this guy would be the weird thing to do. He slouches, turning his body a little so he can hide what he can of the nametag.]

Whatever, man. If you wanna do it like that, you can do what you want.

[And now they're roommates - it's like he has his own personal young version of Sakura Sojiro. He'll have to ask Akira later about how to deal with a grouchy fart as a roomie.]

But wouldn't you be a little mad if someone just up and displayed all your info like that? What an invasion of privacy.

cupid's pool

[toten_sie]

For a while, Randel hadn't gone very far at all from the main festivities, but after his stomach was full and the merchant he'd been assisting had told him to 'go have fun' and 'come back later', he'd taken to wandering. When he gets to the pool, sees how lovely it looks, it's the first time he's considered actually taking clothes off and swimming. There are a lot less people around here, after all. In fact...

Huh, there's only one person.

He gives a careful little wave to the other man before looking for a spot where he could put his clothing. Then he disrobes down to his shorts and moves towards the water, doing his best not to call attention to himself. The scars are all showing right now (well, except for one, and he honestly doesn't think of that one as one of them since he'd gotten it in such a ridiculous way) and he doesn't want to make anyone else feel uncomfortable. But hopefully he can get into the water before it's a problem.

[snailenvy]

Not where I lived but where my dad grew up, yeah. It's something they do on vacations to the beach there.

[She gives a good nod though.]

Where I'm from, we cut the watermelons into slices, put some salt on them, and eat them. We also have contests to see how far we can spit out the seeds.

★SHINO

[sakabroto]

★from here

[Whoa, he didn't expect someone to react like that to a little alien lobster. Although considering how this thing looks, he can't really be surprised? Especially when he practically shoved it at them.

Ryuji takes a step back and lowers his alien fish monster, taking a look at it with a frown.]

You really think it's ugly? [it wasn't exactly beautiful, but ugly? That's a little harsh, man.] Eh, but how it looks shouldn't matter to how it tastes, right?

[tailorable]

[ Somehow, he's still surprised by the idea of fun suggested, even though Alan's here at the same disreputable fight club as Eggsy — even though Alan's planted trinkets and treats in his pockets for Eggsy to nick.

His look of shock transforms into a wide smile, all teeth and dimples, going so far as to crinkle his eyes at the corners. It takes intense effort to keep his voice down. ]

Yes, Alan.

[ He bumps his shoulder into Alan's side, playful and ready for mischief. ]