❪ 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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➟ taako

[punshots]

[ from here ]

[ Well. Since he's still posing, Prompto snaps another pic of that look that could propel Taako to the height of male model stardom. Man, why can't everyone be this cool about having their picture taken? ]

Whoa, nice! Do you take commissions?

[ Do you know how hard it is to find clothing with tiny birds on it for adults around here? Very. Which should maybe tell Prompto something about himself, but it doesn't. ]

[ghettobatman]

If it's an attempt to get us into the, er, red light district [he tries to put it a little gently], it's certainly creative. I wonder who's employing him.

[But Matt needs the money, so....]

Did he convince you, too?

[uwe]

[ that ship has definitely sailed for siegfried. though rather than suspicious... he honestly just appears weird. it's hard to appear particularly "suspicious" when you're this conspicuous. ]

That's true, I was in the city earlier. It was... interesting.

[ most of the fashion was beyond his comprehension, though it's not like he really knows... anything... about fashion. ]

You seem to have a much better handle on this sort of thing than I do.

[sullenstallion]

[He feels pretty hilarious, actually. At first, he doesn't move when Jae Ha tries to get a better look, but then he realizes what he's trying to do and turns his body away.]

I'm a refugee. [Isn't he just fun.] What are you? You don't look like a dragon.

[politrick]

[And Merlin is never getting his apple back because of this generous aid he's offering Richard here at no cost, so thank him for his efforts.]

You'll have to pretend it's for someone else, then sneak your papers in with the rest like they were there the whole time. [That's what he would do, but he's probably at least a little stealthier than Richard.] Very, very carefully.

[immeasurably]

I can see that. [ To his credit, David's tone doesn't dip beyond mildly conversational, even if he's still careful to keep himself at a comfortable distance. Brows lifting as Andy rattles off the other things that work him up into proverbial froth.

After a moment, David lifts a hand, stalling him. ] Wherever they have us staying must have something. Don't suppose you remember your house number?

[awesomenesss]

Hey, hey, hey, hey!

[Andy crouches down immediately to scoop up the mushy spitty mouthful.]

Don't waste it! These suckers don't grow on trees! [Well. He examines the chewed up mush in his hand.] Actually I think they do. The guy who gave them to me said they get harvested in the spring or something. Harvest is for food you pick out of trees and stuff, right? Like-- nuts and stuff?

[ghettobatman]

[Just because he can't see it doesn't mean it isn't a sight!!! Also that was supposed to be site, oops. Puns]

Will you smash another one for me? You seem to be quite talented at that, from what I've heard.

[terrantrash]

_{[Saying he fought in it is a bit misleading. Did he participate in it? Absolutely, but his loyalty didn't lie with either side. It was with Asseylum, his princess, now in a pod.]}

I...participated in it, yes. It started because of an attempted assassination on the Martian Princess' life. _{[He looks away, deciding the dango on his stick is far easier to look at than Allen.]} She had enemies on both sides vying to kill her...it was my own personal duty to protect her.

_{[And it still is.]}

[adelphoi]

[ ah, that makes a little more sense. ]

I did, several days ago.

[ has he been hanging onto all of this candy all this time?? her gifts were also far more useful than a big box of gummy bears.. though she's benefiting from it, so no complaints here. ]

Would that they had sent you a swimsuit instead.

[ and, tearing open a bag of bears - ]

They do sell them here, you realize?

[razzledazzles]

[Ah, he does not envy that working for the king life.]

At least here, we're all on equal footing, so you can have your fair share of fruit. I can get to the market quickly from here, seeing what we passed along the way, so it should save you some time.

[politrick]

[Look, Merlin has to stand here this whole time covered in snacks and drink stains, so consider that his karmic payment and get past it. He didn't demand anybody's help.]

What other plans...? My only plan is getting this cream out of my ear—I think it's cream. [Please take him away before he starts smacking the side of his own head to get it out.]

[nineteenfortyfive]

Shh.

[As much as she loves his voice, best if he doesn't talk now. She closes her eyes, focusing on him, on kissing as they've always done. Is it different? She's not sure. He's the same man and yet he isn't. Her husband, but so much less experienced. She's different woman than the one he knows.]

[deathstiny]

[This--he is not used to this.

Sure, he thinks he is the best thing since sliced bread, and almost everyone could acknowledge his great power. But genuine admiration?

He isn't quite sure how to respond. And he is more than a little suspicious.]

It's--complicated, I suppose.

[Oh dear, now he doesn't want to ruin it by telling the truth -- that all black dragons, save for him, were positively insane. That the black Dragon Aspect had gone mad, abandoned his charge, and sundered the world using his terrible power.

This is nicer.]

Even our youngest can be as large as most full grown species.

[razzledazzles]

Something like that. I refused his swimsuits, since they're not quite my style, and thought I would gain attention through my own actions.

[Like, stripping from the waist up? Yes.] It's hard to turn down the money he offered.

[politrick]

[Yeah, fuck that guy!!]

Time to cook for you...? [HMMM] I don't mind, really. Thank you.

[razzledazzles]

Human.

[Not really... But he's busy now, trying to follow this smart ass' tail. He's very quick, thanks to his leg, so maybe he can slide around and see it really fast!]

[jeronimo]

[Once David is on his feet, Cassian takes the lead. He is no more certain of where they are going or what waits for them outside the train than David is, but he walks as if he travels this train every day.

Once they depart from the station, he waits to make sure David is still following, walking alongside him.]

Where were you from before all of this?

[ghettobatman]

[Well, better than that Loz throwing around civilians. Loz may try his patience at times, but Matt can empathize -- and his childlike mentality makes Matt feel more sorry for him than angry at him. It's not like Matt doesn't feel the same frustration and worry when he sees Foggy and Karen and Claire asleep, lifeless. He's just better at bottling it all in]

I know. But at least they aren't hurt -- they're just sleeping and recovering their strength.

[He speaks gently, softly]

When they wake up, I'm sure they'll appreciate that you've been watching out for them.

[razzledazzles]

Time to carry produce back and forth. I can soar through the sky and bring it here quickly.

[Great, right??]

[uwe]

It's a pleasant feeling, to be sure.

[ now that he can feel it since he isn't in his armor, anyway. for now he's just clad in a simple enough swimsuit, with a matching t-shirt. because, for whatever reason, they weren't selling yukatas at the weeb beach story. a shame... ]

Hm? Oh, the... propositioning. [ probably could have used a better word there. ] Haha, well, what do you think?

[ dad is just tired of being a single father okay... ]

[ghettobatman]

You've certainly got my attention. [You shameless ho] But I'm in the same boat. I think we're all a little strapped for cash, right now.

.....And I think I'd prefer this over slashing people with knives for blood donations.

[yIKES]

[stripebacked]

[ One shh is all that it takes from his wife to silence him. Especially when he knows that she means it. He's not sure really how long they'll lost in such a confined space with this Peggy and Steve. Maybe he'll start looking for work soon. Something to put towards finding a place that's big enough for the four of them if she's got her heart set on keeping them around. He will not deny his wife.

Jamie pulls her in closer. Tilting his head as his tongue finds hers. Not as tentative as he once was. He could truly kiss her for the rest of this day and be a very happy man. He hums softly against her lips. ]

[fathographer]

[He pulls his hands back to himself at her claim. She's smiling as she says it, at least, but he remembers the bit he'd taken and wonders if that had gone wrong.]

Of course. Sorry about that, Miss. If you give me a minute...

[Maes gets up and goes over to the pile of melons that have been broken that no one wants, and selects a couple of pieces. The largest one gets offered to the girl as he rejoins her.]

I'm Maes. Maes Hughes.

allen —

[sparsity]

[ Mikazuki hits the pocket of air left in Allen's wake, fist brushed by it like the negative impact he'd find among starlight. But rather than keep his weight anchored in a throw that's going no where, he rears it back, rerouting as if wired. Allen's kick connects as his weight squares, dropping down into the wealth of muscle wound tightly in his legs. It's fine to take a hit this early, to gauge what kind of strength is lurking there in the other boy — mercurial and quick.

A brief noise comes of it, a rough skid of his heel. A good hit. Gaze flashing, Mikazuki doesn't give him the chance to pull his leg out from underneath him, countering his fluidity with a shove of his leg down into the crook of Allen's ankle. With the momentum, he brings his other leg up, aiming to tag him in the chin with his knee. ]