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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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That's fine! Besides, who knows? We could become coworkers.

[Which clearly negates any and all obligations(???).
... Well, it makes sense to Atsushi. Between being fellow refugees and hopefully future coworkers, there's no need to fuss the little stuff.]

Now, number 28, was it...? Ah, there!

_{[Coworkers, huh?

Only there is a need to fuss the little stuff, as far as Slaine's concerned. It was the little stuff that got him a cane to the face back on Mars. Just because Atsushi is all smiles now doesn't mean he couldn't be hiding something violent behind his expression.

And it's there indeed, just as Atsushi says it is. At least it wasn't too far of a walk...and the cub he's been cradling seems to be fast asleep still. Mission accomplished.

...Only it seems as if Slaine doesn't want to go inside and check it out just yet. If anything, he seems outwardly nervous again as he stares up at the door.]}

[It's hard to read someone he's just met, but something about Slaine's attitude is familiar - maybe too much so. Atsushi wasn't planning to go inside, himself - it's kind of weird to invite himself in! - but when Slaine makes no move to enter just yet, Atsushi sticks around.]

... Are you nervous?

[Well, that's understandable. Something about seeing where you live makes starting a life on a different planet that much more real - and you never know who you end up living with.]

It won't be all that fancy, but it's very much livable, I promise.

_{[Nervous is putting it lightly, but Atsushi's guessed right.

Part of his nervousness comes from the fact he does know who he'll be staying with, he just hasn't seen any of them since landing on the planet. Slaine's still unsure what to make of the three of them either, especially Mikazuki who had rendered him unconscious back on the station.

Atsushi's comment has him snapping to attention, at the implication it might be the simplistic nature of the accommodation that's turning him off. Really, that's the last thing he'd care about.]}

That isn't something I care much about.

Then, are you worried about who you'll be living with?

[Also understandable, really. Maybe even more so.]

If it helps, they only house refugees together, and everyone I've met so far is really nice!

[Except Akutagawa. But Akutagawa doesn't count.]

Yes.

_{[He is, actually. That's exactly his issue. Worry is a staple of Slaine's existence, and although he's calmed himself down he's still on edge. He shifts the weight of the cub in his arms, glancing once toward the door and back to Atsushi.]}

I don't doubt they're nice...but I don't know what to make of them.

_{[The people he's staying with, that is. He doesn't want to speak ill of anyone, especially if doing so might come back to bite him.]}

[If Atsushi knew it was Mikazuki's house, he would be quick to reassure Slaine no end. As it is, he can only work with hypotheticals.]

Well, that's easy. Just talk to them!

[... Okay, maybe not that easy. But it's perfect in theory!]

If you're not sure what they're thinking or what they like, it can't hurt to ask. They don't have to answer if they don't want to, but at least it will show that you're trying to understand them.

_{[Easier said than done. No, really, it is. Slaine's not exactly the most socialized teen, not for a lack of trying but simply for the fact he's never really interacted with people his age outside of Asseylum which...didn't really even count thanks to the circumstances surrounding their friendship. Adults were a bit easier - they'd give an order and he'd obey. The three he was going to live with now were conundrums, puzzles that he was, in all honesty, afraid of.

It could hurt to ask. Asking questions in the past got him punished and so the aversion to pry is there. Why would they want him to try and understand them? He still really isn't sure why Euphie wanted him to stay in the first place, other than some moral obligation or pity she might have toward him. Maybe.]}

...I don't want to be a bother.

It will be more of a bother if you live together without knowing what to expect of each other.

[Atsushi would be almost the same as Slaine, really, except he's never quite stopped talking to people - and he can say all of this with the benefit of hindsight, and the knowledge that his own roommate is a very nice man.]

At the very least, work out some ground rules together. What times to you need people to be quiet? Who does the cleaning, who does the cooking? Things like that.

The rest can follow.

...I'll follow whatever rules they set.

_{[Lord knows already that Euphie is the one who's the head of the household. Slaine's already observed that much when it comes to having watched the way all three interacted with each other. Mikazuki listened to her and Hush seemed to listen to Mikazuki. That was the hierarchy in place, or so it seemed.

Forcing himself to swallow his nerves and praying to whatever god might exist that the house would be empty, another glance at the sleeping cub has him forcing himself out of his comfort zone. He doesn't want to give it up just yet, even though he's already preparing himself for rejection.]}

Would you...like to come inside?

That's not bad to start, but... you'll have to tell them if there's something that doesn't work for you, too. You're all living together, after all.

[Not that Atsushi would be all that great about stuff like that, but...

Oh! He got invited in! On the one hand, he doesn't want to impose, but on the other... Slaine really doesn't look up to going in by himself.]

If it's not too much trouble, I'd like that very much.

_{[Telling others if something doesn't work for him has never been a luxury he's had, and so he doesn't even consider it. He'll just...put that suggestion aside for now. He can cross that bridge when he inevitably gets to it.]}

It isn't any trouble at all.

_{[If anyone's being troubled it's Atsushi, as far as Slaine can tell. Reaching into his pocket he pulls out his key, unlocking the front door, holding it open so Atsushi can step inside first.]}

[It feels a little weird to go first when it's Slaine's house and he hasn't even seen it yet, but... Atsushi isn't going to keep him waiting, either.]

Thank you.

[He steps inside, quickly removing his shoes at the door. Old habits. Then he turns back to Slaine, to relieve him of the cub if he wants, so he can take his shoes off, too.]

_{[As much as he doesn't want to...it makes logical sense to hand the cub over to take off his shoes, and so he removes the cub filled package to give it back to Atsushi, having forgotten for a moment why he wore it in the first place. Off his shoes go, and it's for a moment that the patch is on display, secrets and all, before Slaine realizes and hurriedly works to remove his jacket, fingers stumbling over buttons.]}

T-The kitchen must be this way...

[Atsushi barely realizes what the fuss is about at first. Sure, he couldn't help but see what's on the patch, but why would he pay any attention to it, let alone judge Slaine for it? Everyone has their secrets.

Still, trying to reassure Slaine of that will probably have the opposite effect if any, drawing attention to something that is better off ignored, so Atsushi focuses on settling down somewhere with his cub. It stretches a little in his lap, waking up... to a point. It's likely to fall asleep again just as quickly, though.]

_{[Jacket off, Slaine hangs it on the back of one of the kitchen chairs as he watches Atsushi get comfortable and release the cub from its swaddle. A quick survey of the kitchen has him finding a kettle, mugs, a teapot and some tea. It's a pretty lucky find, but then again Euphie and Mikazuki were already living here. It'd be odd if there wasn't tea of some sort.

Maybe there'd be goodies in the fridge as well. He'll have to check.]}

Would you like some tea? It isn't mine but...I don't think Euphie or Mikazuki would mind if we have some.

_{[Or so he hopes.]}

[Atsushi feels a little bad for making Slaine hit the kitchen for him, but he'd feel a lot worse if he were to leave the guy all alone. This is probably the lesser of two evils - and Atsushi can bring something over as a thank-you gift sometime to make up for it.]

Mikazuki? This is Mikazuki's house?!

[Surprise quickly turns into relief on Slaine's behalf.]

Whaaaat, then you were worrying for no reason! Mikazuki is very nice.

[Atsushi isn't even questioning how Slaine knows the names of his housemates, yet. Give him a moment.]

_{[Was Mikazuki really this popular? Did everyone know him or something? That's...definitely not the reaction Slaine was expecting. It leaves him for a loss, not really sure how to proceed. So Atsushi and Mikazuki were friends then?

Current anxiety level? +10 points.]}

...I don't think he's very fond of me.

So you've met everyone already, huh...

[Atsushi seems almost... jealous? What is this world turned upside down?!]

I'm sure he likes you just fine. Mikazuki's emotions can be a little hard to read, but he's a good guy!

The first time we met he knocked me unconscious.

_{[Might as well come out with it. Are you really jealous, Atsushi? Would you rather take his place instead?]}

I don't doubt that he's a good person, but I feel he tolerates me for Euphie's sake.

He did what?

[Wow, that is Not Okay. Atsushi may need to have a talk with Mikazuki about this, but for now, he's not judging so much as wondering what Mikazuki's reasons might have been.]

Why on earth did he knock you unconscious?

_{[Oh. Right. Whoops. He hadn't thought that one through very well, had he? Now that meant he'd have to be truthful about what happened and if Atsushi asked Mikazuki what had happened...well...]}

I wasn't of sound mind. I made a rash decision based on impulse and was deemed a threat.

... I'm not saying it was okay for Mikazuki to knock you unconscious, but... if that's how it was, then stopping you may have been the right decision.

[Which is rather a heavy thing to say, and Atsushi knows it. He doesn't want to condone violence, but there's more to think about than what Mikazuki did.]

For yourself, as well... What if you'd ended up doing something you regretted?

I wouldn't have regretted it.

_{[For all his nervousness the answer he gives is strikingly cold and steady. There's nothing more he'd like to do than put a bullet through Inaho's skull, Saazbaum following the same fate shortly after.

Deciding to make a pot of tea in the end, Slaine fills the kettle up, setting it on the burner of the stove. It's easier to focus on making tea than looking at his guest right now.]}

...I won't cause trouble for him or Euphie or Hush. Whatever rules they've had in place I'll follow them.

If it works for you, that's fine, but...

[On the one hand, Atsushi doesn't want to pry. On the other hand: there are too many questions, and he's curious in spite of cold logic telling him he shouldn't be.]

What were you doing, that you were deemed a threat?

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