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❪ introlog: #2 ❫ THE CALM. -- the overflow.

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?

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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.

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[ OH NO THE SAD FACE.... Rhys gets the dokis all over again and just really. Likes him. Why is zer0 so cool?? He is the literal best shotgun ninja who also wields a katana and Does The Thing, ever. ]

Oh yeah--how did checking out the job board go? Or is this, uh, is this it?

[ No quests to kill giant monsters? ): ]

[Rhys gets the dokis over the stupidest shit. Zer0 isn't even stabbing anything or looking cool I mean come on.]

Not much when I looked. / I've done weirder jobs than this, / Can't complain too much.

[ He likes the emoji motif okay??? It's...cute. And cool. At the same time. ]

Do you...want me to buy something? Would that help?

[Oh yeah it's all cute until he's putting his sword through some asshole's face and going all :), then it's just fucked up.]

You don't have to, but I bet she'd appreciate it.

[He kinda cocks his head toward the old lady. You totally wanna buy one of her weird little doodads don't you Rhys.]

[ #justborderlandsthings

But HE DOESN'T REALLY, they look a little tacky and useless to him. But if it helps out Zer0 and gives him a souvenir he...guesses it can't hurt? He's spent way more on fruity drinks already, so he nods. ]

Okay, sure. Uhh...excuse me? Ma'am? How much for the uh...rock.

[ It's a rock, but it's got a face painted on it.

its a pet rock. ]

[~~Don't you dare name it after Zer0~~

That rock sucks bro but the good news is, the lady is totally stoked to be making a sale. I mean she is super excited. Zer0's just hanging out behind her and watching, flashing Rhys the briefest ";)" ever. Good job Rhys, you just made some old lady's day.]

[ ~~try and stop him no i kid he's not THAT lame. the rock's name is vaughn~~

The ";)" makes it all worth it. Like Rhys does that stupid nasally giggle of his when he sees that emote and grins like an idiot as he hands over his money to the old woman.

Now he has a pet rock. That's cool. ]

Yep. So I've...got a rock now. That's a thing I just did.

[~~That's just as lame and also a bit depressing~~

Nobody else makes weird noises like that when Zer0 does emotes at them. He doesn't get it. He doesn't get you, Rhys. He'd be giving Rhys a weird look if he had a face with which to do so.]

Congratulations, / It's a pretty fancy rock. / Take good care of it.

[ ~~dont judge~~

Bless the fact that Rhys can't see that and just assumes Zer0 is looking at him because he's glad he helped out. ]

I...yeah, I'll do that.

[ it's a r o c k ]

[~~I mean too late~~

There's a little bit of that too probably. But mostly it's the first thing. Anyway Zer0 just kind of chuckles and shakes his head because he's just fucking with you RHYS come on. You're totally going to put that rock in a drawer somewhere and forget about it. BUT ANYWAY,]

When you came over, / You did so in a hurry. / Did you need something?

[ It's a souvenir of the first time he hung out with Zer0 topless he's going to cherish it forever ok

but yeah no it's going in a drawer and he's forgetting it ever existed p much as soon as he gets home. ]

Need something? F-from you? Haha why would--why would you think I wanted--I mean needed....s-something? I just, st...I was. Happy to see you. I-is all.

[ fanboy mode: fucking activate ]

[Sick tat btw diggin' the nipple window

So you know how when dogs are confused they do that head tilt thing? Zer0's kind of doing that while Rhys talks, only less dog like and more subtle ninja like. Rhys he doesn't GET YOU.]

Happy? You seem nervous.

[Which makes sense, Zer0 makes a lot of people nervous. Usually it's because there's a chance that he might stab them, though.]

[ Tell him that and watch Rhys literally melt into a puddle of fanboy, jesus. Even the headtilt is cool, because it means Zer0 is not only looking at him, he is paying attention.

Thank god for the end of the known universe??? ]

N, nervous? Me?? Noooooho-hkkk--

[ okay so he may have just inhaled a little of his own saliva, give him a moment to caught and clear his throat and then try to continue on wheezily like nothing happened there ]

I'm--great. Never better!

[Zer0 will never compliment Rhys's nipple window. But he is paying attention. Very close attention, because he's almost positive that Rhys is like, having some kind of horrible allergic reaction to that ice cream or something and his throat is closing up and he's going to maybe choke to death on his own spit--

Oh no wait he's fine. Kind of? God he's so weird. Zer0 stares just a little longer than necessary before answering.]

That didn't sound good. / Are you sure that you're okay? / You're not getting sick?

[ No Zer0, he's okay. Rhys is just a walking embarrassment is all and sooner or later it will be obvious that he's just always like this. ]

I'm fine--juuust. Fine. [ wheeze, cough. ] Just uh, just inhaled a little something there. It'll be fine.

If you say so...

[Zer0 isn't so sure, but the hell can you do? Rhys says he's okay, sooooo now the awkward silence sets in nice going Rhys.]

[ yeaahhhhhh he didn't think that part through. He stands there awkwardly fora few seconds and tries not to spend it all staring at Zer0 as he searches desperately for a conversation topic. ]

Ssssoooo.....

[Well buddy you can bey your ass that Zer0's staring at Rhys the whole time. He is so confused. Why is this guy so awkward. What do people talk about when there's nothing to talk about?]

...Nice weather.

[NAILED IT]

[ The fact that he even has Zer0's attention makes him happy okay, it's pretty much the best thing ever ]

Right? Not much of a beach vacation if it...if it rained, h-heh.

[ Nope this is still awkward. But the best awkward of his life. ]

You ever been to one before? I know you--you spend a lot of time on Pandora hunting Vaults and stuff so...

[Well it's the most awkward awkward of Zer0's life and he's kind of half glancing over at the old lady as if she can offer pointers on how to make this kind of situation less awkward but she's probably asleep or something. USELESS.]

Yeah the... crab battle. / I'm sure I mentioned it. / ...Now it just sounds weird.

["Crab battle" seriously even his haikus were coming out awkward THANKS RHYS]

[ Crab battles are serious business okay I don't know what you're talking about???? ]

...A little bit. I'm sure that given everything on Pandora is either horrifying and blood thirsty or terrifying and bloodthirsty that it's not exactly the sort of thing you'd find on an Aquatorian beach.

[ Something more like this perhaps ]

[0LI0LI0LI00000]

I guess it is nice / not having to be concerned / about being killed.

[that's a lie bring Zer0 a crab battle]

It's definitely more...peaceful here, that's for sure. It reminds me of being back on the Edens.

[ Since Rhys is presumably from...there...? He's got property there so WHO KNOWS. ]

[Welcome to Borderlands where everything is vague basically forever :( so then you gotta make shit up LIKE SO:]

I've been around there. / It was mostly for work, though, / No time to relax.

Oh...yeah, you--you get a lot of work when you're not hunting Vaults? Your wanted poster was pretty...detailed.

[ Lots of assassinations there Zer0 ]

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