❪ 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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Anemone | Eureka Seven

[winddaughter]

[original top level]

Takasugi

[winddaughter]

[She glances over at her company with a small, barely there smile in response to his question.] Not in the scenic sense. I was never really around water much. But... [She looks back towards the waves.] There's a similarity there. To home. It's kind of hard to explain. [She managed it once, sort of, to someone on the Network.]

[shikomizue]

[To the forced smile Takasugi offers his own - false but not labored. To someone seeking warmth, such a thing could be imagined.

But his focus remains on the sea.]

Aa. [He understands the difficulty of association, though not through the impossibility of explanation but the tendency of those tangential memories to creep in slowly until they've flooded.]

Do you enjoy the reminder? [Bittersweet, he imagines - though his own nostalgia isn't so serene.]

[winddaughter]

I think... [She tilts her head to the side, taking time to really contemplate his question. Does she? Her home was hardly good to her. She's never going to forget the things that have... well... made her as she is now.

And yet.]

There's a lot I truthfully don't want to think about. But some things are nice, and I think I like this reminder.

[shikomizue]

[The uncertainty in her voice settles into his chest, too near a sentiment to pass through him. A swell of water crashes into the sand - not violent but loud enough in its interruption.

Sea foam bubbles at his feet, sand eroding under his sandals; he watches with a distant stare.

He won't interrupt her rumination, instead letting it ebb back into the sea alongside the tide.

Only after silence settles in does he speak again.] Would you return to it, given the chance?

Kanade

[winddaughter]

[She laughs at the thought.] I've held hands with someone before, and we ended up fine. [She holds up her free hand as to mime holding a cup.] He took a cup of orange juice and a bagel or something with him from the Station--we wanted to see if we could teleport it down with us. That would've been funny if his breakfast fused to him!

[Sorry Junpei.]

But no, it's fine. A little wobbly, but safe! [Probably anyway. Maybe one of these days she will end up fused with someone.]

[hurtled]

Ah, the same idea as this. [Where Kanade is in the role of the breakfast and Anemone in Junpei's. Okay.

Honestly, she knows she's just dragging her metaphorical feet towards the inevitable anyway. Having a guide (who looks to be in one piece) with more experience helps ease the nerves...although wobbling, a little or not, doesn't sound like a good time.]

I'll follow your lead, then. I'm sure you can picture our destination more clearly.

[winddaughter]

I promise I'll get you there in one piece.

[She smiles and tugs Kanade towards the pad. It's actually kind of weird for Anemone to even be using it, but she tries not to let it show.

It wouldn't have to have a nervous guide.] Just so you know, when you teleport from Olympia, there's no pad like this. And you cannot do it around the locals. I guess it's really important to the Orbiters that no one down there knows about the stuff up here.

[hurtled]

[That doubtful look resurfaces in her expression. Keeping things on the down low, she is used to and can do without a problem. The question being:]

So I just...find a secluded place, and focus really hard to come back? [While the trip down takes such a big setup?] Sounds. Easy enough.

[She doesn't understand at all.]

wildcard

[jurisdick]

[ BETTER LATE THAN NEVER?

it's ... peculiar, being on the beach, but if anything he's adaptable. instead of combing the beach to talk to others, he's sticking to the towels he and his roommate brought. that, and he's more interested in watching gulliver than anything else. this strange, strange lazy creature. what a national treasure. he's aware that he has fur, but -- ]

... Will he burn or overheat? [ anemone please explain. ]

[winddaughter]

[Of course she knows how to take care of her own pet!! Except, well. She'd already admitted to him that she's never been to the beach so why would Gulliver?? Sure, he seems fine for now.

She rakes her fingers through his fur and sighs, a little thoughtful.]

Maybe should find him an umbrella or something. Just in case.

[jurisdick]

[ he's aware she's been on a ship before, but how much sun exposure has this thing truly received? has it just stayed indoors its entire life? what breed of animal is it even - ]

That would make sense, yes. [ he nods, slowly. ] I'll keep an eye out for anyone that may have one we could borrow.

[ but until then he's kind of just .... holding a towel a few feet over gulliver. for shade. what has this boy become???? ]

[winddaughter]

[It's a little startling. She's had others care for Gulliver, sure. Dominic of course. But she still will never quite understand how it is she has actually made friends in this place. She keeps pushing boundaries without really meaning to and yet...

Well.

She thinks that if something ever happened, Akechi might actually make sure Gulliver is okay, and that really means something to her.

Friendship is hard. And weird.

And kind of... okay.]

He's resourceful. If it starts to bother him, he'll move.

[Which might be a surprise but Gulliver does move sometimes.]

it's time.... free food

[ripvanwinkled]

[Snake is also pretty happy Junpei told him to come! This is the one place he can walk around and not get lost since there's so many people, and he can even pretend he isn't blind with these Cool Shades. It's a great game to see how long people take to realize, and he probably looks fantastic.

Well, it was, and he did. Considering he's running straight into Anemone on his way to one of the food tables, things might have just changed drastically.]

Oh, I'm-- I'm so sorry!

[winddaughter]

[RIP whatever delectable sweet thing she was eating because the bump causes her to loose her grip and it disappears into the sand. Noooooo. Her hands grab at air from the absence of food, like she doesn't believe it's gone, and then she whirls on the guy with his super weird sunglasses.]

Hey! [His apology clearly goes in one ear and out the other.] Watch where you're going, huh?

[ripvanwinkled]

[He opens his mouth to start with his obvious excuse, but catches himself and awkwardly closes it. That'd be so cheap, even if he wanted to point it out. Hmmm...]

You're right. [this is painful to say, know this] Could I make it up to you? I'm aware the food is free, but there must be something to replace it.

[winddaughter]

[Even if his regular excuse was "sorry I'm blind" she probably would've just told him to try harder. Sorry buddy.

She considers his offer, wondering what she could get out of this complete stranger, where there's a limit. But really, she just sighs (over-exaggerating, of course) and rolls her eyes, not that he can tell. It was free.] Ugh, whatever. If this is some warped scheme to try and get a date from a pretty girl though, it isn't going to work.

i googled weird beach games for this

[coolerjunpei]

[Junpei has been busy at the beach despite being the one who told Anemone to get the hell down here, so it's a little bit of time before he finally finds her. He's already looking a little burnt and there's sand, for some reason, on his cheek, which he's hastily wiping off as he makes his way over.]

Hey, you made it. Great, because I found a game we're going to play.

[He points, indicating an inflatable game setup not very far away that looks like it involves an awful lot of swinging and bad ideas. Are you ready to kick his ass, Anemone? 1v1 him!!]

this is the best

[winddaughter]

[It's fine that they don't actually cross paths right away. Anemone's first thoughts had been swiping spots for her and her roommate (despite Junpei's offer) and then free food.

So it's only a little surprising when she does finally see him, and even more surprising at his game of choice.

The surprise quickly wears off though and she looks positively thrilled.

Truly this is Junpei's most awful idea yet though. Fighting a girl that used her limbs to move and direct her mech in active combat. Thankfully, she's used to overcompensating, so moving a weapon like that will be difficult to get the hang of, and keeping her balance will be the greatest struggle.]

This looks fun! I'm impressed, Junpei. I might have to go easy on you though.

[coolerjunpei]

[Yeah, Junpei will... give it his best shot. He might fall over before she even swings at him, he might not, who can say! It will be a beach game to remember, either way.]

Seriously? [Indignant!! He crosses his arms and frowns at her. Hmm.] Is this because I jumped out of the tree? I was fine!

[winddaughter]

[It's because of things she Doesn't Talk to Junpei About but sure she'll go with the Tree Excuse.

She holds up her arms in a truly superior shrug and grins.]

I just know I can win. Are you sure you're up to the challenge?

[Guess what Anemone is really competitive.

She's also already walking over and picking up some head gear.]

B1

[rhygret]

[ And guess who's here in a plain pair of swim trunks, his ridiculous tattoos and metal on full display? THAT GUY WHO KINDA-SORTA CARES ABOUT YOU. He's actually relieved to see her in person after so long between text messages, so when Rhys catches sight of her he looks relieved, smiles, and then hails her. ]

Yoooo, Anemone!

[ he's a Cool Adult ]

Think you have enough food there?

[winddaughter]

[ALL THESE PEOPLE CARING ABOUT HER UGH WHAT GIVES. Still it's a little weird to see him especially since her Medical Things are sort of up in the air at the moment but that's fine, look, she's perfectly healthy everything is tolerable Fine.

Her arms are plenty full and she's got some kind of stick clenched between her teeth that has who-knows-what meat on it and grins at him and it's totally not awkward at all Hi Rhys It's Been Awhile in person.

One day maybe she'll understand how to People.]

Hey! [It comes out a little odd because of the stick, which wiggles between her teeth as she talks.] No, I don't. There's still some stalls I haven't visited yet.

[rhygret]

That was rhetorical.

[ But he feels like she knows that and answered on purpose, so he'll let it go. ]

Seriously though, that's like...a lot of food. You going to be able to finish all of that?

[ Anemone is so tiny, and her food so much. Where's she going to put it all?? ]

[winddaughter]

[.......yeah she. Totally didn't know that.]

I'm definitely going to try! And if I don't manage it, I'll just make Akechi eat it!

[Or Gulliver. Who currently isn't with her.]