❪ 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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2a

[nineteenfortyfive]

[She's learned that bathing attire can vary quite a lot from place to place and world to world, but this man's is... well, it's something. It certainly catches her attention, and before she really realizes she's staring, he's speaking.]

Sorry. Can I help you?

[From one person who probably shouldn't in the sun to another.]

[veneries]

[She's a stranger so Ramsay doesn't mind the staring, even if he can't place what she's staring at. Everything in this land is so different from Westeros, he imagines it's similar for everyone else.

He smiles brightly at her.] My apologies, my lady. I'm told this ointment is for the skin on a hot day- but I'm unable to reach past my shoulders. Would you be willing to do the rest? I understand if it's not appropriate...

[nineteenfortyfive]

Sun screen. [Jamie likely wouldn't appreciate her rubbing it on another man beside himself, but she's a healer. And he is very pale. So, there's little hesitation before she holds out her hand for the bottle.]

Good, that you've decided to listen to such advice. [People here, for some bloody reason, seem against listening.] I'll get your back for you, of course.

[veneries]

[He hands it to her without hesitation, turning his back on her.

But he keeps talking over his shoulder.] The land I'm from has no such thing, but the weather's so poor there that there's no need to use it.

[nineteenfortyfive]

Where are you from?

[Small talk. She squirts some lotion into her hands and, like the kind woman she is, warms it before pressing her palms to his back.]

[veneries]

Westeros, land of the seven kingdoms. [He sounds almost hopeful, as though it would be nice if she'd heard of it.

(It wouldn't. The fewer people who knew of it, the better for him.)]

[nineteenfortyfive]

Westeros? I seem to be collecting people from your land.

[Sorry, friend. She seems amused.]

You're not some sort of noble as well, are you?

[veneries]

[He covers his surprise with an easy roll of his shoulders.]

Me? No, I'm just a miller's son. [A laugh escapes him, likes it's a grand joke that he might be a lord. Then, casually-] I've met Lord Loras Tyrell and I know the Queen, his sister, is here too... who else have you met?

[nineteenfortyfive]

[Claire's a nice lady and doubles over said shoulders, even if he might have gotten them before.]

I'm afraid I haven't met those two, to my knowledge. I do know a Sansa and a Theon, if you're familiar? [Ironically, the only two to straight up say they're from Westeros are those two. She's met Jon and Robb, of course, but only belatedly figured out that they're from the same world as well.]

[veneries]

[That's... perfect, actually. This seems a helpful woman to know.

He looks thoughtful.] They're nobles?

[nineteenfortyfive]

Or something like it. [The sweet, proper young lady and... Theon. Claire shrugs lightly.]

Does Westeros give names to the sons of millers?

[veneries]

[Ramsay ducks his head as if to hide a blush. He's misunderstood the question- assuming that by 'name' she means house name.

It's the only name he'd mean.]

What do the sons of millers need with a name? I'm just Willem.

[nineteenfortyfive]

[He answers her question anyway. Awkward thing, this one.]

Well, Willem, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Claire. You're all done. You won't be turning into a lobster today.

[Her own joke. God only knows if lobsters are universal.]

[veneries]

[Turning, he smiles like a proper young lord.] The pleasure is mine, my lady.

[Even though he's pretending just to be a commoner, he reaches for her hand to kiss the back of it. This is a woman whose acquaintance might be very valuable to make. He wants to make a good impression.] Are you a magician, that you'd turn me into a lobster?

[nineteenfortyfive]

[Claire's not above flattery. She smiles, giving what would be a curtsy were she in a skirt.]

Just a healer, and the sort that doesn't have any magic, apparently. I'm more potions and needles. [A lotion is totally a potion.]

[veneries]

I'm glad to avoid becoming a lobster all the same. [Whatever a lobster is.]

I might have guessed you were a healer. You've the certain hands of one. [Is he flirting? Perhaps he's just being friendly.

A healer is a helpful kind of friend to have, after all.]

[nineteenfortyfive]

Have you been seen to by many healers?

[Just a polite question. Most people that spend any amount of time with Claire come to correctly guess she's some sort of healer. That, or a witch. She prefers healer.]

[veneries]

[He laughs-]

Not for myself. The Maesters never venture out to see to the common folk like me, but there are hedge witches and the like who help those with illnesses.

[nineteenfortyfive]

[The frowns, like she's got something rotten in her mouth.]

Sansa told me about the Maesters. Bloody nonsense, not letting women learn in this Citadel of yours. [Some BULLSHIT is what she really wants to say, but she reels it in. Don't scare the boy, Claire.]

I hope you're not of a similar mind?

[veneries]

If women wish to learn and they've the aptitude... [He shrugs. If he's honest the idea of women Maesters seeming wholly unappealing to him- but he can read her expression. She's for it.]

How were you trained?

[nineteenfortyfive]

[Good enough. Claire gives a nod, then gives his question some thought. Best simplify as best she can because she's not in the mood to talk politics at a beach party.]

There was a war. I decided to help in the effort. I became a combat nurse, meaning I was out on the field. Tending to a bit more than sun burns.