❪ 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

[frombetrayal]

We both know how to swim, so I believe we'll be fine even without classes.

[they're gonna die

Anyway, Haru's checking over her suit and her equipment. Everything seems more or less in place, so she pulls on her goggles and shakes her head.]

I think I'm ready, Akira-kun! Let's get started.

[Don't mind her as she settles herself against the edge of the boat -

And then allows herself to fall right in. Adventure time!]

[tricksune]

[ Why does grand gesture of friendship translate as waving around lobsters for this group... Yusuke looks on with a pensive frown through his explanation, then to the monster in question. ]

Hm. [ ... ] I would never eat my lobsters, but I see your point.

[ If Ryuji was trying to empathize, far be it for him to be so hard on him—friendship is a two-way street. His ruffled feathers smooth over as he gestures, the """lobster""" trying to follow the movements of his hand with its pincers. ]

Very well. Do you feel any sort of connection to this creature?

[ Tell him about your Feelings, Ryuji. What does this lobster-thing envoke in your soul. ]

[nineteenfortyfive]

[She can already feel the weight of the things he's unaware of pulling her down. She kisses him back, leaning up on her toes, and cups his face. She can at least tell him that. Make sure he knows it, and hopefully it'll make the rest easier.]

We're going to be all right, you and I. I promise. Everything is all right as long as we stay together.

for byerly

[respired]

[ Koltira's long ears twitch at the unknown voice, perking forward slightly. He gets to his feet, his expression otherwise inscrutable, his voice smooth but toneless. ]

Nothing. It will fade, in due time.

[ Meanwhile, the ice gathering beneath him just continues to thicken. ]

for ryuji sakamoto;

[frombetrayal]

[Continued from here.]

Well...

[Her face falls a bit as she surveys the massacred remains of the watermelon.] As it is, there is very little left of the one I hit for us to eat. I seem to have gotten a little carried away.

[That's putting it mildly.]

Perhaps you will have more self-control than I will?

[> ryuji
> self-control

Look, she's trying to give him an out if anyone calls him on not hitting as hard as her.]

shino

[middy]

[[ from here. ]]

[ It definitely looks fun! There's no denying the beauty of the beach and how happy people look. Maybe Hush is absorbing the joy of others from the sidelines while he tries to justify his existence by being useful!

Okay no it doesn't work that way. Hush is just being useful in the most basic sense of the word because he likes feeling like it. He can feel joy! Just... dishes don't clean themselves you know, someone's gotta do it. ]

Sh-shino...-san? I'm cleaning dishes.

[ He actually did a double take at seeing Shino, who definitely surprised him with that familiar, loud voice that was calling for him. Of course he's taken aback for some other reason, but he readjusts to his usual nerd state. He didn't drop a plate, it's a good start. ]

[stripebacked]

[ He appreciates her wanting to make this easier on him. He can feel her trying to steer him. Emotionally and physically in some ways. Assuring him they'll be fine. They have one another. That's all they need and she's right. They're together. He's got her back in his arms. ]

Aye. I wulnae be leaving yer side, Claire. Not ever again.

[ He kisses her once more and then something occurs to him. ]

Were ye going somewhere? Before. Do ye need to stop?

cain!

[regives]

( from here! )

The food they're handing out here is pretty good, actually.

[ From her experience... albeit she's hoping that another embarrassing situation comes out of this. And the reminder gets her to drop her hand, face feeling a tad hot for allowing her emotions to will her actions and cause her to grab onto him. She'd issue an apology if he weren't already following along, so instead she shakes it off. ]

So are you new? I don't think I saw your face when we first arrived...

[ And she's pretty good with faces, considering she's able to remember the faces of people she's only seen once in her life and keep it under lock and key. ]

You came with the newer refugees, right?

[reek]

Taken by you, no doubt.

[ It’s a sudden hiss of rage as he quickly pulls his hands away, but it reaches nowhere near the venom of his earlier words. That brief fire is snuffed out just as quickly as it’s rekindled, leaving Theon frightened and trembling worse than before, staring at his fingers as though to count them for himself, just to be certain none of them have disappeared.

I believe you.

His head snaps up. It’s the first time in this entire mess that anyone has told him that. Between the accusations and
confusion, it's absolutely staggering to hear those words. ]

What of everything else I remember?

[ Why is he asking for reassurance from this man, of all people? He literally has no idea anymore. He’s falling apart, and he’s trying to grasp at any possible lifeline. ]

[jettisons]

[Bellamy shakes his head, eyes scanning their surroundings.]

Not that close.

[But, alright, housing. Let's figure this out.]

House 102.

[Is he actually going to stay there? Who knows.]

[lahaine]

[ There was another long pause as she seemed to mull over his words. It wasn't as if she didn't understand, as much as she was taken aback by his outlandish offers. Just why was he so interested in her?

Not being able to comprehend that, would trigger her aggressive nature. She would try and intimidate him by stepping close. ]

Christ! You are a stubborn one. Cut the crap, just what is it that you're after?

Matt

[razzledazzles]

[From here.]

[With a tilt of his head, he gets it now. He's much faster than Zelos, ok. Still, there's no reason to comment on it, and he laughs.]

I'm not so sure. He's awfully complimentary for that, and what's the appeal of having your product advertiser hit on others? Those were the words he chose, I believe.

[nineteenfortyfive]

[She smiles easier and takes his hand.]

Oh, hell. It can wait. I need to get you to--

[Well, she assumes Jamie learned all the same about the storm. About their home being no more.]

Our new home. For now, at least.

[jettisons]

Exile.

[Weirder than most of the names he's heard, but not the weirdest.]

It's easier to pretend everything's okay, but that might bite them in the ass.

[frombetrayal]

I've gotten rather used to such things.

[...she says, primly and politely.

Honestly, most of the combatants probably won't even see her Persona. And once Milady has their opponents confused, it will be much easier to overpower them.

(It's not really cheating if it's one of her skills, is it?)]

It seems we have the advantage of possessing both brains and brawn, while our opponents will only have one of the two. [And, haha, the one they have sure won't be brains.]

[stripebacked]

[ This is their new home. He knows that much. One day his sister will awaken and Murtagh and they'll be together once more. Safe. Protected. Able to start over. Perhaps his world is gone, but he won't let his culture die. He'll keep it going. Even if he must die trying. ]

Take me home, Claire. I've missed my wife.

[ Doesn't matter if they have to live in the tiniest of holes. As long as she's there he does not care. ]

-- tracer

[deathproofs]

( now reaper has a very distinct look. there is no one like him!! he is incredibly original!! (not.)

this isn't a conversation he wants to have. this isn't someone he wants to be around. as it is, lena should consider herself lucky that reaper hasn't actually killed her yet. it's something inside of him, though. he can feel it clawing to get free. little words whispered to do it. and, he could. right now. never even having to use a weapon. if he wanted to, he could just drain the life right out of her and have one less overwatch annoyance to worry about. he remembers her. lena oxton. her personnel file opens in his head. it's hopeful people like her that make him want to watch the world burn. )

As you can see, I'm standing here. ( note, how the wild reaper does nothing. ) My nefarious plans have been delayed because you have arrived. ( reaper throws his hands up, then folds his arms across his chest. he stares out forward again. he sounds utterly bored. ) Whatever shall I do?

[frombetrayal]

Oh...?

["Love Live"... hm. Haru can't say she's heard of it, but perhaps she hasn't been involved with the proper circles to? Shujin's favored club was the volleyball club, at least up until very recently.]

So you must be a very talented singer and dancer, then. That's so impressive!

travel light

[ghettobatman]

[He can hear Loz flipping around and yelling, and although he doesn't know Kadaj and Yazoo personally, it's not hard to pick up from context what Loz is upset about.]

[Matt's going to reach out and put a hand on his shoulder while Loz is the midst of tossing people around -- to try to calm him down]

I'm sure they'll wake up, Loz. You just need to be patient.

[and stop shoving people around???]

[frombetrayal]

[She does - there's a bit of a twinkle in her eye when she nods.]

Yes. They're most commonly sold at... well, occasions such as these.

[Festivals, street fairs... Parties on the beach.]

But they're a nice treat, when one can get them. What sorts of food are common where you come from?

[nineteenfortyfive]

Not as much as I've missed you, Jamie.

[She slips an arm around his middle, so she can fit against his side as they walk. And trusting him to guide her along the straight path and not run her into any poles or people as she keeps looking at him.]

As I said, we're not likely to get much privacy there. But they're good people, Peggy and Steve. They've been good friends to me.

what's with you and trains

[flashystyle]

[Just a few minutes ago, Dorian was marveling at this "incredible feat of engineering" and being unable to shut up about it until someone just had to walk away. Now? He's staring as Merlin walks himself into a cart he wanted to buy from like this boy is a huge moron. Ugh.]

You know, I was going to eat at least one of those things.

[stripebacked]

[ He does indeed guide her. His arm around her as he holds her close. If he held her any closer he's liable to lift her clean off the ground. Carrying her to their home. But they walk like this instead. Snug and tight together.

It's comforting to know his wife had such good friends here in his absence. That she had people to look after her. He owes this Peggy and Steve his gratitude.

But his brow furrows after a moment. ]

Sassenach, are ye trying to warn me off or something? Do ye think I cannae keep my hands to myself?

[ Only moderately true. Technically still newlyweds, but he'll be fine. ]

[sakabroto]

[Ryuji would have eaten Yusuke's lobsters, but he had been stingy and wouldn't let them. Sometimes he wonders what happened to those lobsters, actually. Did Yusuke take them all the way home and keep them in his bathtub or something?? How did you even care for lobsters?]

A connection?

....

[He looks down at the lobster and it flips its tail once or twice, waving its antenna at him, beady eyes black as inky darkness staring up and seeing everything or nothing at all.]

...I dunno, I just feel kinda hungry.

[That's about as far as his aesthetic goes, Yusuke. Sorry.]

What'd you feel when you saw your lobsters?

[nineteenfortyfive]

I know you.

[Better than he does, really. She just doesn't want to make Peggy and Steve uncomfortable.]