❪ 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

Comments

[saucius]

I bet you could, but it's a bit trickier than that. It also makes you more susceptible to your emotions, both good and bad.

[ As for his question, she shrugs. ]

And miss the chance to fight you like I did? Please.

[saucius]

[ There is some serious hesitation between the Exile venture and answer. ]

The company would be welcome, but... they don't need to deal with this too.

[kimaris]

[ You just exchanged knights for ... something worse, probably. ]

Starting with inviting strangers out for tea.

[ There's trace amounts of amusement in that. ]

[coolerjunpei]

Hey, I'm pretty good at falling. I think I'm more of an ice cube than a tall glass of water.

[that's dumb

Anyway, things like grace and agility don't come naturally to Junpei; not that he's some kind of clumsy disaster on legs, but he'll hold still if he can help it and not care how effective his movements are if he can't. But then, he doesn't get into many fights caring about how to avoid getting injured, so...

Well, it's been working for him. He looks down at his feet, hesitantly moving them apart to mimic Anemone's foot placement. Yeah, this already feels awkward.] So... stance. I'm standing?

[kimaris]

[ i hate this any hate this i mean i love it ]

Interference? [ There's not really a pause, but he is switching tracks here. ] You don't need to answer all of my questions. I just find it easier to blend in here with them.

[ Except please answer his questions... ]

[fakers]

...I suppose if you aren't opposed, that's your own business.

[ 9s looks a bit young, but he's not human so... maybe that doesn't even matter? who knows.

archer accepts the offering, giving it an appraising look before producing a silver coin and handing it back to him. ]

It is a waste of time, but wasting time isn't necessarily a bad thing.

[saucius]

Sensible.

[ She sighs. Of course. Of course. ]

With some luck I'll have the place for myself. Trusting my luck though...

[saucius]

Eh, there will be other ships, other chances.

[idealog]

Well, I'm not sure that I'm unopposed, either...

[ He shrugs a little. There's not a lot that he doesn't know, or so he thinks. He still wants to find out. Actually earning some silver is nice though. ]

It's nice to see things like this. Everyone looks so happy out here.

[fakers]

The smell can be dealt with.

[ challenge accepted... even if it is a lost cause, the gears are already starting to turn in archer's head. how do you prepare fish for someone who hates fish? ...hm... ]

That's a good question. I haven't heard of anything like that, but I haven't looked into it either.

[ at the least, the olympians... never really questioned where this huge group of refugees suddenly came from? though at the same time, the orbiters had instructed them not to reveal they weren't from other planets... ]

Fun!!!!

[sullenstallion]

[Hey. Dylas wouldn't even care he's being manipulated, he's still too proud of himself for catching a fish with his bare hands. And he's satisfied with that answer. His Grumpy Gus frown even looks a little smaller! Maybe this strange guy who claims to come from the sky and who can't swim isn't so horrible. After all, how could Dylas dislike someone so eager to look after his catch of the day hour?]

Thanks. Alright, I'm going back down.

[He passes off the fish and then it's back to the water!

...once more, he's gone for a fair number of minutes. Wrathion can no doubt see him come up for air on occasion, though Dylas is a good enough swimmer that he manages to make his trips count as far as time is concerned.

Of course, he comes back with a fish in each hand.]

Sorry for the wait. I've got what you're looking for this time.

[crosspear]

[ADVENTURE!

Once he's gotten her attention, he starts to swim for it as well. Part of him feels a little naked underwater—it's not because he's shirtless, though. Being so used to using the wind to sense what's around him leaves him shut off underwater. He's not uncomfortable, per se, but it'd be nice to have that same sixth sense here as he does above the water. Because sharks.

As they approach the shipwreck, it becomes clearer and clearer in front of them. Gaius' face shows surprise; it's so well-preserved that they could easily swim in and take a look around the rooms. Alisaie would have an easier time of it than he would, but as long as his oxygen lasts he should be fine.

He points down towards it. What are your thoughts, friend who can still speak?]

[crosspear]

[Gaius being himself, he can sense a slight excitement in the air right before the firework goes up. He turns away from the sand castle so that he and Leanne are both facing the right direction for this.

They're just as beautiful as he remembers. A bit louder, but still a sight to behold.]

They're a lot bigger than the ones I've seen. Lighting the sky up like this...they're kind of amazing, aren't they?

[crosspear]

That's right. My companion was more affected than I was, but once I showed up to fight the spider it started speaking to my mind as well.

[His face scrunches up. Anger is not a look that Gaius wears often; given how calmly he speaks, maybe that's something others can pick up on. But that incident had been so unpleasant. He still remembers how his spear felt puncturing the spider's skull. No remorse for monsters, because:]

It was using the voice of my little sister. I don't know what a primal beast is, so all I can say is that I hope none of us ever have to run into one again.

[courageunforgotten]

[Link had never come to love fighting, not in the way some people might. He didn't take joy in striking down his enemies or feeling weapons crash into another living thing. But he couldn't deny that there was always a sense of satisfaction, a fulfillment of purpose in battle.

It had been what he'd been doing since the first hour he'd reawoken, the purpose he'd found even as he stepped into the world with nothing but a blank slate for a past. Looking across at this opponent, he gets the sense that the same sense of purpose is waiting behind those eyes.

He breaks off as Mikazuki does, arms up. A feint? A test? Or an attempt to lure him in. Any of the above seem just as likely but it doesn't matter. This isn't like the other fights, easy money against bullies used to throwing their weight around, this one he needs to treat like a real fight. That means attacking. Every chance, every opportunity. Attack.

Those thoughts pass in the brief moment it takes for his back foot to touch the ground and then he's pushing forward again, throwing his right arm out in a quick jab to grab attention and following it up with a wider, stronger swing from his left.]

[otiosity]

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[laveers]

[ it's a miracle there's no dating app here ]

It is freedom. We will take new ships. They will once again learn to fear a kraken on the sails.

[otiosity]

continued here

[excelled]

AND THEN THEY KISS

[excelled]

[ actually i'm too lazy to delete that gagtag ugh ]

Hm, that sounds... reasonable.

[ And since he came up with the idea Lukas is quick to bring it to life. His movements are fluid and without hesitation, forcing his lips into a small smile before he takes one of Frankenstein's hands into his own. Not interlocking fingers because that would make him faint. kill me. ]

[ayes]

Oh. R-right, that totally makes sense. [She feels a little dumb now.]

Scavenging what? That's not exactly a big industry where I'm from.

[panzersoldat]

You sound like me, miss. [ Because yeah, he can eat a lot. But he's not going to let her starve. ] But yes. I think disposable would be smart. That way the only thing left to wash would be what those noodles were sitting in before we ate them. And then we'll have the energy to put all these dishes away after, ja?

wrapping this up! :*

[tricksune]

[ Error, he's always serious. But for how forward he's been, Jae-Ha's response is relatively gracious in return, so he should try to match that. ]

It's impossible to forget such a spectacle... [ In a good way, mostly. Still, he smothers back whatever curiosity he's still got for now, if only for politeness' sake. ] But I welcome a fresh start.

[ And so, after being waylaid a little too much: ]

It's nice to meet you.

[panzersoldat]

[ This is indeed not the time. That's something best talked about while sitting down with a large amount of alcohol to sooth the hurt. ]

I guess I am lucky at that. But she and I...we're old friends. [ To put it lightly. ] I've just not seen her for a very very long time.

[ A curious pause and a raise of the eyebrow that's not been sliced through ] Interests? Well, you did agree to tea. That's where I get my like of tea from. Her. So you can trust that I won't muck it up.

[heraldsdawn]

[ He leans his head over with a grin at the elbow and offers a shrug in return. ]

When you've gotten use to holding so much coin at a time the first usually pales in comparison.

[ Regardless of not knowing what a goliath is or not he just gives her something of a sympathetic smile. ]

Still, I'm sorry about your friend still being asleep. It can be rough. [ However...that bag? His mouth goes a gape for a minute. Now he really wants to see this thing in person. ]

You'll have to let me take a look at it if your friend ever wakes up. You wouldn't believe how frustrating it is when your pockets are filled to the brim with treasures you find. [ But, for now he decides to move away from the bag of holding topic as he begins to put his gear on. fully. He doesn't so much notice the look in Vex's eye until she brings up her suggestion. There's a curious look he gives her. ]

I mean, all right. But, you'll need to find this place first before I can swim in it.

[ Assuming such a cove could be found. Since everything looks pretty packed in this place. He just gives her a cursory glance;]

Though from the few moments we've known each other I trust that won't be hard.