❪ 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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[fisherwife]

That's not fair! [It's not as if Mipha is naive--she knows that things like this are bound to happen, people not playing fairly or doing anything to get ahead. She'd just hoped that maybe, somehow, this place would be a little more... honorable?

She frowns and hurries forward, using her small size to weave around the people to grab for Link's sword. It's a little heavier than she first thought, but she hoists it up, sheath and all (somehow, the idea of trying to draw it forth even if it's to immediately give to Link feels wrong) and throws it over the barrier]

Link! [It's not the same as directly handing it off, but hopefully Link can disengage the enemy for a few seconds to grab it up now that it's in there with him.]

[courageunforgotten]

[Apparently this isn't the place for honor. That's something he should have expected himself before coming in here. Not that it would have made much difference, he's not carrying any other weapons to counter this situation. He'll just have to make do.

Or maybe not.

Mipha's call is enough to catch his attention, as is the sheathed sword dropping to the ground. He's quick, using a dirty trick of his own by ducking under the next swipe and coming up with a handful of dust that he scatters across his opponent's face. With the man blinded, Link dives across the arena, snatching his sword up in his hands and turning to meet the next attack.

The first blow catches the brute's wrist, and the dagger hits the ground. The next to the gut, the third to his leg and then finally one jab to the center of his chest. Two killing blows and two crippling ones before the large man even tumbles over onto his back in the sand.

And then Link draws the sword.

He plants a foot on the downed fellow's chest and the man's pitiful scream rises above the sudden silence of the crowd as the point of a gleaming blade stabs downward. ... And into the sand beside his head.]

... Are we finished?

[A quick, panicked nod is answer enough for him and he pulls the sword free and leaves the arena. His side burns where he'd been wounded but he stands straight, his expression grim and flat while he collects two bags of silver. The crowd beginning to shuffle aside out of his way, he turns to Mipha with a nod.]

I think it's time we left.

[fisherwife]

[She's seen Link fight before, of course. He'd always trained harder than almost anyone, he was quick of both body and mind, and this fight proved that a hundred years hadn't dulled any of that. It makes Mipha's breath catch to watch him, partly in concern and partly in awe.

She only exhales, a rush of breath, when Link gathers up his coin and she answers the nod with one of her own. People shoot furtive glances to them and each other as Mipha falls into step beside Link, her back straight and head high--appearances would mean everything here.

It isn't until they're outside that Mipha looks to him and then at his side.] Link... [She could heal him now, right? Right??]

[courageunforgotten]

[A hundred years and then quite possibly more battle than he'd ever seen before that. No, his skills are easily as sharp as ever, maybe even more so now. Honed by plenty of combat.

Mipha follows his lead and he's grateful for that as they exit. Showing weakness in a place like this would be a grave mistake, if not right at this moment then later if anybody gets the idea to try for some retribution. So he ignores the scraping pain in his side, pushes it away and stands tall on the walk to the exit. Holding his winnings and scabbard in the other hand, and a drawn sword in the other.

He only sheathes the weapon again once they're outside and well enough away, letting out a quiet breath as the only thing approaching a sign of pain or fatigue. Gingerly, he touches the cut and his fingers come away red. Looking to Mipha, he catches the look in her eye and nods, moving his arm back to let her work.]

... I'm sorry. [He speaks quietly, turning his face away to look down the street ahead of them.] I didn't mean to worry you.

[fisherwife]

Please, don't apologize. [She reaches out, her hands beginning to glow and heal the cut. It's a small one, so this shouldn't take too long]

As I've said before, I don't mind healing you. While I don't like you being reckless, I like being able to be useful to you this, and... I'll always be around to heal your wounds and take care of you, no matter what.

[Mipha pauses, hesitating a moment, and looking to him quietly. She wants to ask, but at the same time the answer she might get worries her a little. At length, however, she speaks up, her voice quiet] Do you... remember any of that?

[courageunforgotten]

[He watches the light shining from her hands as it surrounds the cut. Instantly the pain from it begins fading. It's a bit of a strange feeling, oddly numbing but at the same time he finds he isn't uncomfortable with it. Only that same inexplicable familiarity.

His eyes flick up when she asks her question, almost certainly something that had been weighing on her for some time and he turns his head away.]

I remember you told me that once. You were healing my arm and you were talking about when we were children. [A pause. The truth. He owes her the truth.] That's all... that I can remember.

[fisherwife]

[A brilliant smile lights up Mipha's face for a moment, recalling the memory herself with a laugh.] You were a reckless child. You calmed down quite a bit as you got older. [Too calm sometimes, she thinks, looking up at him. Stoic, almost, keeping everything too closely under wraps.

She could understand that, however, since she operated much the same way, not wanting to burden others with her thoughts and worries.

However... The smile falters and then slips entirely as she bows her head again to watch the wound close.] ...I see... I thought, perhaps, after Calamity Ganon's defeat... But I suppose that's a little silly. [To hope that magically his memory would return upon Ganon's defeat. The light of her healing begins to fade as the wound finishes closing--it wasn't nearly as severe as it might have looked at first, for which she's thankful--and her fingers curl into her palms uncertainly.]

That's alright. [Mipha smiles again, though more subdued and a little sad.] That just means... It just means we'll have to make new memories, won't we?

[courageunforgotten]

[Is it too much to hope for? Possibly. Finding the places in those photos had jogged his memories of Zelda, much like how he'd recalled the other Champions by visiting their homes so he'd always assumed that the same would happen if he came across anything else from his past. An old home, a place from his past worth remembering. A name.

He never did. Eventually the thought dawned that it could very well be that the memories he'd regained already are the only ones that could have been salvaged and the rest are simply lost forever and he'd had to accept that.

So be it. It's the cost paid for his life. The cost for a second chance to set things right and stop Ganon.

If his past is the price that needed to be paid to save Hyrule then it's a price well spent.

He gives a nod as the cut closes up, touching it once to test it and finding it gone. He looks back to Mipha, giving her a nod of thanks.]

Eyes forward. Always.

[Because there's nothing behind him.]