❪ 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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scrapped percival... siegfried or whatever

[regives]

( from here! )

[ Leanne is patting down a fine slope of sand when Siegfried appears, tilting her head upward once the man's voice reaches her ears and offering up a smile after her initial surprise washes away. ]

I'm a pro, can't you tell? [ He could be teasing her and so she retorts right back. Gently, of course, because he doesn't seem to have malicious intent. ]

...

[ But that last part throws her off a little...

So she starts forming a tiny hill fortress around the already huge one. ]

Right, so... are you here for the fireworks?

[uwe]

[ is it siegfried? is it percival? nobody even knows anymore. ]

Only a professional could construct such a mighty fortification.

[ he'll eventually crouch down to watch her at work, if only because he doesn't seem to have anything else to do right now. he smiles as she starts adding the fortress - now it seems more like a proper castle. ]

Ah, that's right. The fireworks will be starting soon, won't they? I should search for a good vantage point to watch them.

[regives]

[ Even if he's just indulging in her little idea of passing time the fact that he contributes brings a smile to her lips. A little shy, perhaps finally recognizing how childish she must seem for doing this, but something that she can at least shove aside for the time being. ]

Oh! Did you wanna look somewhere together? I was thinking of just watching from the beach.

[ Even with everyone here. ]

You think we can find a place with a better view?

[uwe]

I'm uncertain where the fireworks will be displayed... this may be just as good a place as any.

[ he'll start to scoop up sand himself though, forming it into... a tower? i don't know, he's just piling it up at this point too. maybe trying to shape it into... something... but he's not good at this, so without adding water the sand just kinda sadly flows away. ]

But perhaps the view would be better from an impressive castle's ramparts.

[ if only he were actually good at building one. ]

[regives]

[ He's trying, though... so that's cute and Leanne reaches out to pat the sides of his tower in a poor attempt to hold it together for a few seconds. ]

Yeah there's definitely no castles around here, sorry to disappoint you. [ Obviously not an earnest apology, as it's obvious from just a small glance that the only landmark they could consider "towering" is probably a nearby tree or cliff idk. ] But hey, [ She crosses her arms, resting them on top of her knees as she turns her attention to him. ] you remind of someone... someone I just met.

[ What was his name? Poseidon? Precipitation?? P... Percy Jackson... ??? ]

Do you have a son?

[uwe]

[ oh hey, holding it like that... sort of worked? so once leanne is finished, he'll put his own hands there, trying to... will the tower into place. ]

Yes, I have begun to get that impression. This beach is very ill-prepared for an invasion. [ though he doesn't know much about the geography of this world yet, so whether or not it would even work as a landing point he can't say. why he would think about this while building sand castles, i don't even know. ]

A son? [ he actually looks surprised at that. ] Haha.. well, I have been told I seem like a father at times, but no. No sons. [ wait. ] Perhaps you met one of my subordinates?

[ not that they're... actually his subordinates anymore... but whatever, that's complicated. ]

[regives]

[ i got a tummy ache when i got to this tag and i blame you for it

She gives him a look, however, in hearing about invasions. While it's something realistic and definitely an option open for any opposing forces she'd like to keep her views optimistic for the time being. Don't ruin her night, dad??? ]

Maybe. Do you know a guy named Percival?

[ Wait... something finally clicks. ]

You said subordinates? Like, more than one?

[ HE'S GOT MORE KIDS??? ]

[uwe]

[ :( rubs your tummy... i guess...

he hadn't really meant it too seriously; in truth, siegfried is just really bad at making casual conversation. discussing the defensive capabilities of any given location is just normal talk for knights, right? ]

Ah, Percival. Indeed, he was once one of my finest knights. Though... circumstances drove us apart, we live together now. In the same room, in fact.

[ what is oversharing? ]

Yes, there are others as well. Lancelot and Vane... Hm, in truth, I suppose Lancelot is actually my superior now.

[ he has a lot of kids. ]

[regives]

[ aw... wtf you're so sweet... nii-chan ]

Well I'm glad that you guys are together again. [ She can't say that they sound close, at least not yet considering that plenty of people have spoke about staying with familiar faces out of sheer convenience. This could be a similar situation. ]

Oh, I know Vane! He and I were hanging out earlier, he's a nice guy. Haven't met Lancelot yet. [ Yet, as if it's an inevitability. ] But you all know each other, huh? It's good to have friends around that you've already made before coming here.

[ And the words don't come bitterly. Is Leanne envious? Yes, but it's nothing that makes her bitter or outraged with the fact that Zephyr and Vashyron have yet to awaken themselves. She enjoys her independence despite missing them dearly, so the words that leave her mouth are out of genuine friendliness and warmth.

But then she notices a sudden sound, loud, something being launched into the air, and when she turns her attention back to the sky she sees an explosion of colors. ]

Hey, the fireworks have started!

[uwe]

[ clutches heart. ]

It is a comfort in these dark times. Though it's a little strange... usually in our own world, we're seldom together like this. [ and now they're stuck with each other every day... it makes it really hard for siegfried to do his aloof mysterious absentee dad schtick. ]

Vane is one of our country's finest knights, though he has a tendency to get... carried away. [ collect 'em all, leanne. ] Things weren't always like this between us though. We spent quite a length of time at odds with one another.

[ well, mostly just percy out of the picture and everyone made at sieg... good times.

he does note a somewhat strained tone in leanne's voice, though he can't quite surmise why. he gives her a gentle smile all the same, hoping it might... cheer her up? i don't know, he doesn't really know to deal with people either. ]

Amazing. I don't think I've ever seen fireworks quite like this.

[regives]

[ Don't be a deadbeat dad Siegfried what the fuck.

There's plenty that she wants to ask; namely to figure out what was the core reason they were separated and at odds, but she doesn't pry when her focus is tugged away. Besides, she doubts she would even ask to begin with considering they were but strangers.

So she stands in awe, looking at the fireworks that continue to light up the sky with vivid colors. ]

I never even knew they'd look like this, it's...

[ Absolutely beautiful. But she trails off, her heartstrings tugging as the empty feeling from before begins to surface. Seeing the display brings a bittersweet feeling when the realization that she's witnessing something so new without either of her most precious friends from back home. ]

... It's really amazing. [ It's a poor attempt to pull herself away from getting emotional, but she can feel the way her throat clenches up. ]

[uwe]

[ look... it's too late for that. it's done. now he's just the dad that's come after leaving for ten years to get a pack of cigs, trying to make up for lost time.

it's like that episode of fresh prince... he's will's dad. ]

Though I've seen fireworks before, they're breathtaking every time.

[ he just joins her, standing next to her as he gazes upward. it's not hard to notice a swell of emotion in the young girl's voice... there's a meaning to this that he doesn't quite understand. so all he can really do is keep her company through it, a silent companion as she soaks in the sight.

well, he can also put a reassuring hand on her shoulder. ]

I'm sure there will be other times as well.

[regives]

[ Other times.

More chances to experience this and so many other possibilities with Zephyr and Vashyron, just as she had hoped for back at home. Even if she was hellbent on going alone and finding Juris—even if it meant meeting her own demise—there was still so much that she wanted to spend time smiling and laughing blissfully with those two at her side.

And while they weren't gone they were still so far away. It was if she had her hand out and she could see them both between the cracks of her fingers, blurring and then coming back into focus for a brief second as a conscious reminder that she wasn't alone. And yet she selfishly remains feeling empty, void, without their physical presence, which sends her heart tumbling down. ]

... You're going to make me cry my makeup off. [ And she's trying really hard not to, even if the corners of her eyes prick with tears. ] None of it is waterproof, y'know.

[uwe]

Huh?

[ okay, that catches him off guard. he was just trying to be nice and heartfelt... he genuinely does not know how to deal with a crying girl. he has absolutely no experience with this. vane probably cries all the time about stupid shit, and percy cries when no one is looking... and idk, lancelot chokes back his tears trying to be manly, even though he is the least manly of all.

but a young girl crying? that's difficult to deal with on another level. ]

Ah... I apologize. [ whoops? ] I didn't mean to upset you.

[regives]

[ this is what happens when you're a deadbeat dad ]

It's fine. [ It's not his fault, after all, Leanne clings to memories and everything she can to feel as if the two she's missing were here. But the reality is they're not and she has to focus on something else in order to move on. ]

I can't keep everything bottled up, anyway...

[ She needs to let go. ]

Then maybe I can be just as strong as them.