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❪ october plot conclusion; wyver takes ❫

THE END TO THE EPIDEMIC

On the morning of November 3, there is a palpable buzz on the streets as both the natives of Wyver and Olympian refugees share the same sentiment: excitement. Word will quickly spread that a cure to VIOLET2710 has finally been developed and is ready for mass dissemination.

Throughout the city, the cure can be found at any of the numerous small temples and outposts of the Altar of Volkkra. The shamans of Volkkra will happily distribute the cure to any of the ill in need of it, without restraint. A joint venture between both Olympia and Wyver, citizens of both are granted equal access. As the lines form, the shamans will ask that able-bodied persons administer the cure to themselves and to others. Don't let the needles scare you! It'll only hurt a little.

At each of these outposts, signs will be posted giving credit to those who aided in the creation and manufacture of the cure:

Claire Fraser
Amaterasu
Pike Trickfoot
Charles Xavier
Alan Foster (Bruce Wayne)
Keyleth
Rosalind Lutece
Shinjiro Aragaki
Mipha
Wrathion
Dorian Pavus
Merlin
Morrigan

Clarke Griffin
Rose Lalonde
Peter Parker
Linnaeus
Zelda
John Watson
You Watanabe
Jean Grey
Mikleo
Daenerys Targaryen
Dylas
Frankenstein
Waver Velvet

As they distribute the cure, the shamans will note that those receiving the cure should give thanks to those named. Without their contributions, it may have taken much longer for the cure to be found and created in large enough quantities to save everyone.

SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?

With Olympia and Wyver's fragile alliance still in effect and a cure to VIOLET2710 distributed, Olympia finally opens its gates once again to Refugees if they feel a little homesick. High-speed transportation will be available at record low costs as politicians, merchants, and other business owners desperately hurry home to salvage whatever they can from the terrorist attacks.

Refugees are advised to remain in Wyver until food rations can be recovered and the water can be decontaminated. However, those more personally attached to Olympia may discover that the city is preparing a mass call for volunteers that will go out in the near future. In the meantime, and understandably, you should do what you can to help the Wyver people. The Dragon city has started posting quests, not only for you to do your part, but for the Wyver people to gauge your worth as visitors to their sacred land.

Thesa also has an interest in the unfolding events. Refugees have now been exposed to both lands, and certainly some will find themselves more invested in one side than the other. Darma finally wakes from slumber to observe, and while she is thankful that Refugees are immersed in her world, there is something foreboding on the horizons. On the night of the 3rd, Darma will appear in your dreams for a conversation.

It has been some time, Refugee... ah, no, certainly not for me. I am Darma. It is my hope that Sael as served you well in my place. The Natha do not feel, but I must express gratefulness that I am able to return to you.

My greeting extends to both old and new faces. As we watch you, we see that this world and its people have begun to influence your hearts. In time, your loyalty to either of these lands, to Olympia or to Wyver, shall affect how you are seen by the other side. As observers, we are unable to provide either region a winning edge. Thus, once you pledge loyalty to one, you cannot use Thesa to teleport to the other.

Choose wisely, or choose none at all. There is no war for those who do not wish to see it. For those who do... if I may be prudent— this alliance will not last. Keep your friends close, Refugee, for they may not remain so if your allegiances conflict.

You will wake before you get a chance to reply.

THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM IN THE UNDERGROWTH

The locals often speak of a cursed place deep within Wyver territory, confounded by the spirits of dragons who passed long ago: those who still wish for vengeance on the people of Olympia for their untimely deaths. Though these stories began as nothing more than urban legends among the raiders and shamans, over time the idea has become mainstream. So much that the rumors have started causing unrest between the people of Wyver and their guests. More than a few people within Wyver have used these rumors as justification for opposing the current alliance with Olympia.

Many Wyver locals see these rumors as a sign that their ancestors disapprove of the alliance. As a result, those in charge have decided that it would be prudent to mitigate some of the anxiety from either side. Those who are willing to look into these rumors further will find themselves lead towards the darkest parts of Wyver, deep within the Undergrowth in a region devoid of light. The faint of heart will be advised against delving further.

Common among these rumors are accounts of people being attacked by an unseen enemy, or talk of possession and out-of-body experiences. Those who press on will find that the culprit is none other than a new, undocumented beast.

This creature is able to camouflage itself perfectly to its environment. This, paired with darkness of the deep Undergrowth, makes this beast nearly impossible to detect with the naked eye. The creature also release a noxious gas that can spark a range of emotional responses: some may grow hysterical, while others may be consumed by despair. The effects only last for minutes, though some may linger in the back of one's mind for hours after. While the creature does not actually attack people directly, the other beasts of the Undergrowth may take advantage of its victims.

Fortunately, Wyver is not looking for the creature's capture. They respect the delicate balance of the jungle as they see themselves as its protectors. For now, they only desire more information about this creature in order to assuage the people. Good luck and do your best to keep your wits!

ALRIA'S FULL MOON

While Olympians worship the ever-present light of Thesa, the people of Wyver are captivated by the smaller, yet ever-changing Alria. Alria cycles in and out of the night sky much like what denizens of Earth would remember as lunar phases, and those who are familiar with that may notice it is very similar to their own. And likewise, the creatures, men and women of Wyver are affected when Alria transitions into its full moon phase.

DRAGONS & LUNATICS —
The dragons are restless. Perhaps because this particular full moon is accompanied by far more human scent than they are typically used to, but there's no doubt that they are eyeing humans as they do fresh prey. That is exactly why humans or human-like refugees will be tasked to tame a particularly rowdy dragon stable.

The dragon mounts at Lhongha Stables have broken free from their homes, roaming aimlessly in the deep undergrowth. You and another will be advised to strip down to your undergarments (it's hot, relax a little, human!) and lure the dragons back to the stables with your bodies. Rowdy dragons do love their human flesh! "Just a hunch," says the owner of the stables, "But I bet they'll come running faster if they smell your human blood."

He laughs as he hands over a pocket knife if he sees you're not carrying a weapon. The owner assures you that the dragons have been trained not to attack unless told to, but who knows how serious he is about that?

JUNGLE HEAT (NSFW) —
The full moon affects Wyver in other ways as well. While Olympia has a district blessed by Thesa's light all year long, Wyver only feels it at a certain time of the month. "The Heat" lasts for a full week starting on a full moon. You'll see it everywhere. Olympia has its lust confined in a single district, but in Wyver, during the phase of the full moon, the lust is everywhere. The people of Wyver will be friendlier then, offering you ale and meat. They sing songs of destroying their enemies up north, but even the native Olympians won't be able to will themselves to be angry when Alria shines upon them.

Perhaps you'll be find yourself affected, too, by Alria's light. And it's okay to get touchy; it isn't like the locals care about public displays of affection when they most certainly are getting handsy themselves.

THE PACT OF VOLKKRA —
Shamans, too, participate in celebrations of Alria's full moon. During the event, the shamans will give pairs each a couple of blessed dragon teeth necklaces. Wyver tradition states that if a shaman approves you as a pair, then you are granted a chance to form a Volkkran Pact. This pact, the shaman will explain, will bond a pair as an unstoppable team, granting one another a small influence on each others' powers.

"King Shanrian and his Pact, Counsel Shenya benefit from this. Shenya was granted physical strength, and our King his Counsel's perception. It has made quite a difference."

THE VOLKKRAN PACT AT NAMARAK SUMMIT

Despite being mistaken for a pair, there is no need to take the shaman's advice. The necklace will disappear if the Pact isn't completed in a week's time. However, if the Pact's benefits might be something of interest to you and your partner, then you'll be advised to travel further south, until you reach Namarak Mountain. At the summit, you'll find an altar, where you and your partner are expected to return the necklaces and make a vow to support one another.

The shaman there isn't particularly interested in what you do to complete the Pact. In fact, many people who attempt the Pact tend to... go a bit further than is necessary, when it can be achieved through a simple kiss between the partners.

The Volkkran Pact's effects are immediate upon physical contact. Each Pact can be broken through a special process with the head Shaman, but there needs to be at least a month's time before one can sever it. The pairs may be fake and still receive the benefit of the Pact, though they may find that sharing power with someone they are not truly committed to is a mistake.

NOTE: Players may be creative about what powers can be shared. The recipients of the such powers can never be granted its full strength, but it may be strengthened with Wyver REP rewards. Please note that PCs does not need to pledge allegiance to Wyver in order to keep the Volkkran Pact; they will only need 10 Wyver REP in order to strengthen it. Refer to the questions thread below if you have any questions.

BUILD-A-BLADE WORKSHOP

Sirod, the weapon's head shopkeeper, is interested in procuring a few materials for his clients. While these clients have already collected the claws of larger beasts and various other parts needed to create their new weapons, they are still missing some rare, necessary items. In particular, they are still missing the following:

High Prisms — These tiny crystals attach themselves to the branches of older trees. They tend to hang near the tops of them, hiding in the shadows of the leaves. Unfortunately, retrieving them requires one… to climb. Hopefully you got a lot of tree climbing practice as a kid. Who knew that skill would ever come in handy?

Crystal Drop — These are normally found near bodies of water. Especially water that has been enchanted, past or present. The drops tend to cling to the floors of these mystical streams and lagoons. Those seeking them will also have to be careful not to be affected by the water’s properties. Perhaps that's part of the trick of gathering them.

Frozen Mylan Root — Mylans are a type of live vegetation that grows on Namarak Mountain. Constantly roaming in the warm seasons, they root themselves into fertile earth during the winter where they sleep until spring, making the snowy mountain ideal to acquire the roots. Plucking them from the ground takes strength, and slicing them will prove equally difficult... and of course, there is a blood-curdling scream when you wake it from its slumber. Well, it wouldn't be a real test of strength and emotional fortitude otherwise.

Those who retrieve any of these items will be rewarded 100 Silver.

FINAL OOC NOTE

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[Maybe if he wasn't Mephisto he'd be a little more touched by the sentiment. But even without counting it, he can tell this wouldn't be enough for a full replacement of those clothes.]

[And honestly-- he's not even sure he'd go about getting them replaced. He's due for a change really.]

...tell me, just how much do you think those clothes you burned cost? I had them custom made, you know.

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Huh? But they look so lame.

[ They can't cost that much, can they? Rin seriously can't relate to anyone who wears clothes costing more than 150, everything he's owned his life has been pretty modest in terms of cost. Rich people....if something's gonna be expensive, it at least better look cool. ]

I dunno how much they cost, but that's all I have.

[ He hadn't exactly been expecting Mephisto to be ecstatic over it, but he also hadn't expected this reaction either. ]

[RUDE.]

They cost about 500,000 yen, give or take.

[Says the fuckin' millionaire who lives alone in a goddamn mansion on top of a mountain.]

[He tosses the bag up into the air and snaps his fingers-- and when he does, it disappears, reappearing in Rin's pocket.]

But I'm not about the steal lunch money from a child... you can pay me back after you've secured more stable employment. I'd hate for you to starve in the streets after all the trouble I went through keeping you alive!

[GONNA JUST RUB THAT IN SOME MORE]

F..F...Five hundred thousand?!!?

[ He looks mortified, barely even notices the money returning to his pocket. Who wears clothes that expensive... and why did his sick self think it was a good idea to burn them.... it's not like he meant to put himself in that much debt!! Has he ever even had five hundred thousand on him at a point in time? ]

There's no frickin' way that clown suit cost that much. [ HE FEELS BAD FOR DESTROYING IT BUT... HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE ] I'll starve for real if I have to pay that off!!

[ he'll have to eat crappy meals all the time like the cup noodles mephisto's weeb self loves so much:( ]

It was made using imported fabrics of the finest caliber and fashioned together by some of the finest designers in the world... but really, you're lucky your flames left my boots alone, or else that number would be significantly higher.

[And now-- for some ham acting. He sighs dramatically, turning to the side.]

Oh, but I figured you'd say something like that... but it's fine. Sure, those clothes were expensive, and they were the last remaining mementos I had in my possession from Assiah... but if you really can't think of any way to make it up to me, then I suppose I'll just have to forget about them!

[He can keep this up all day tbh.]

Well - I didn't mean to destroy it... it was an accident...

[ Which coincidentally tended to be the excuse for all the other times he broke stuff at school. But this time it really was an honest accident. He might've presented himself as more apologetic instead of just grumbling, but Mephisto's pompous attitude is pissing him off. ]

Isn't the better part that ya didn't get hurt by 'em? I only burned yer clothes!! [ So he still had... Some Control, to an extent. It's an important clarification. While he's trying to be an adult about this, it just seems so outrageous to be in debt so suddenly all because of his actions under the influence of illness. ] Maybe they can be repaired...

[ He doesn't really remember the extent to which they were damaged. ]

[If he had burned his skin, it would have just grown back!! That would have bee much easier. If not significantly more disturbing, of course.]

Even repairing them would still cost a great deal. You'd need to perfectly weave in the new fabric to replace the parts you burned away -- and even then, there's the cost of materials to take into consideration!

[SIGHS DRAMATICALLY]

But I suppose you're right. It was an accident. And it would be unfair to force you to take full responsibility for something you might not even remember doing.

[H E H]

So why don't we make a deal instead?

[ Ugh...all this textile talk is so yuck. He seriously thought he'd be able to just give him this bag and have this be over with - he hadn't exactly prepared to be dealing with Mephisto for this amount of time. ]

...What do you mean by 'deal'?

[ Immediately, there is skepticism, but at least him being skeptical distracts him from letting his temper escalate. Making deals with Mephisto, in his experience, is a tricky subject - but he holds back from shooting the idea down entirely. He did save his life after all, y'know, probably. ]

I mean, a way for you to make amends and settle your little debt without needing to worry about your own financial straits.

[Was this his plan all along, or did he just pull this out of his ass?? Who even knows with Mephisto.]

I'll forgive your debt, and even consider us even for all the time I spent tending to you while you were sick. And in return--

[POINTS DRAMATICALLY and winks.]

You'll work for me! ☆

[ Oh, that actually doesn't sound that bad, until - ]

Work...for you?

[ Wasn't that basically what he was already doing back at the order, indirectly? His brows furrow, tilting his head a bit in confusion. ]

Like how? [ Being someone who waited on him? Or carried out dirty work? It's hard to tell by Mephisto's tone alone. ] Yer gonna have to be more specific.

Oh, now that depends on you! Obviously, I can't force you to do anything you wouldn't want to... but were I to give you a job or task, depending on just how well you've carried it out, I'll deduct what your work would be worth from what you owe me.

Naturally, you'd be free to turn down any job you wish... Ah, but if you do that too often, you'll be in my debt for quite some time! Maybe even years.

[It's a pretty generous offer... you know, aside from just forgiving him altogether. But he has to find some way to keep Rin around, and he's certainly not going to make that ally offer to him again.]

.......

[ On the surface, that doesn't seem...that bad? It seems pretty reasonable? Maybe Mephisto really is having a change of heart because of this place. Or maybe, if Rin had a more skeptical eye for these sorts of things, and his heart wasn't still softened from the period he'd been sick, he wouldn't cave in so easily. ]

Okay. Fine, yer on. As long as ya don't ask me anything too weird.

[H E H]

[Already his mind is filling with all the horrible things he could have him do... after all, Mephisto was pretty good at making jobs sound significantly easier than they actually were. There's a reason Fujimoto always referred to him as his "shitty boss".]

[This was gonna be fun.]

Oh, I wouldn't dream of it! [LIES] Actually, if you have some time-- I have a job for you right now!

[ Wow Mephisto... a child wants to pay you back for something he destroyed and this is how you treat him... unbelievable!!! ]

What - right now? [ He seems surprised, as if this little job contract was gonna start on Monday, rather than having to clock in right this second. A part of him considers that maybe this was Mephisto's plan all along - why else would he already have a job lined up for him...? ] I mean, I guess it's fine...

[ It's not like he has any other commitments ever since moving to Wyver. ]

What is it?

[Right gosh it's almost like he's a demon or something--]

[Oh.]

You see, I've just hired a new errand boy, and it seems he doesn't have the proper attire to be representing someone as sophisticated as myself!

[What is he even wearing, he's a hobo...]

So I'd like you to come with me so I can pick out something more appropriate for you to wear instead!

[ His eye twitches - he knew, he knew something annoying would come out of this, but he was hoping it'd at least be a few days from now. ]

Errand boy... [ He can't even argue I'm not an errand boy, since he pretty much just signed up for that job verbatim. Rin happens to think his graphic shirts and delinquent-esque jackets are really cool, okay, and definitely not in need of replacement. ] Yer the one who needs new clothes, not me.

[ Destroying his outfit aside Mephisto has some questionable taste in fashion, which makes him fear for the excursion he's about to be forced on. ]

What do my clothes got to do with doing work?

Oh, clothes are very important. They can convey one's social standing, employment status, wealth... why else do you think school uniforms are so important?

[Despite Mephisto's interesting choice of fashion for himself, it needs to be said: he's the one in charge of the school uniforms, too. And look how cute and fashionable those are! And it's not like he forces Belial into some weird outfit...]

[...but he's also probably the one who dressed Amaimon, tho. So uh. ymmv.]

[For now, he'll turn on his heel and gesture for Rin to follow. No sense teleporting when he can't get there far enough -- and he'd rather avoid letting Rin know how much it tires him out to teleport more than just himself.]

Besides, you're going to need something nice to wear if you're going to secure yourself a real job in this world. You're working for me to pay off a debt, so you won't be earning anything-- and you're certainly not going to be able to make a living chasing dragons all day.

[Gosh now how does Mephisto know about that hm...]

You sound like my old man.

[ BIG GRIMACE. This is sounding a little too familiar to when everyone was hounding him back at the Monastery to get a job, forcing him to go to interviews and tie ties!! He's just not cut out for regular work like that; he can imagine that like always, something will go wrong, except now whatever debt is produced from his clumsy actions will fall on his shoulders instead of his father's. ]

Were ya watching me in that weird ass crow form or something? [ That's the only thing Rin's imagination can come up with for Mephisto being able to assume that, despite there being a much more realistic and obvious possibility. He's following begrudgingly, catching up to Mephisto's side to give him a serious side glance. ] I don't need a frickin' baby sitter.

[ not anymore now that hes healthy!! ]

I think I've spent more than enough time playing babysitter to you by now, don't you think?

[Rin no don't compare him to ur dad, he's gotten enough of that from people seeing him being all concerned and shit over his health--]

[But he just laughs, shaking his head and shrugging his shoulders.]

I heard you met with a man named Jae-ha while you were working. He's an associate of mine here, and mentioned that he crossed paths with you while herding some dragons.

[Which is a hilarious mental image tbh, what with Jae-ha being part dragon and all.]

[ The babysitting comment is just going to get a leer, since he's too busy reminding himself who Jae-ha is. ]

Oh. That green guy?

[ Because let's be real, Rin probably couldn't remember his name until just this very moment. He hadn't known that he and Mephisto knew each other, but maybe that's why he was so cool about the part-non-human thing, rather than because he was part-non-human himself. ]

No wonder he was so weird. [ Since he considers Mephisto a friend. ] Then - you already told him about me before he even met me?

Please, have some faith in me.

[He's not going to out Rin as a demon -- it's the last thing he'd want for himself, after all. Whether Rin lives openly as a demon or hides it is his choice.]

[...totally gonna tell Jae-ha Rin called him weird tho. Pfft.]

I never mentioned you by name, but had he seen either your sword or your tail, he would have been able to make the connection easily enough. It's not as though there are any other demons running around here.

I just meant that ya even knew me.

[ He didn't really expect Mephisto to broadcast to others that they had any connection. Lots of people had pointy ears and sharp teeth around here, so he had assumed Mephisto would avoid associating with him since it would be totally possible... but apparently not. ]

Before ya got here, I used to hide being a demon from everyone 'cept the people who saw me during the descent. [ He starts looking forward instead, thinking about how difficult it would've been to explain to others why he could lift those huge pods without revealing such information. ] But I don't really care anymore.

Pretty much everyone here's something. [ Even if not, they were looked at strangely because they were labelled 'refugees' - thus, the stigma that came with being a half-demon (much less the son of Satan) had been pretty much negated. So he shrugs. ] Even that Jae-ha guy.

[...somehow, something about that wording bothers him. But he can't quite put his finger on it. His only response is a soft hum as Rin continues.]

Well, you're certainly not wrong about that. The diversity here is far more than I expected, even among the native population.

[Not that he's met any demons yet, but--]

Ah, but in any case, Jae-ha is something of an exception. Most of the people I've met here don't even know me by the same name -- let alone the fact that I'm a demon. Likewise, he's the only one who'll know much of anything about how we know each other.

[ Oh, so Mephisto was going by that weird name the school knew him by?? Good to know, if he met anyone who knew someone named...whatever that name was. Foost? He's not sure. ]

What's the point in keeping up with all of that? [ Isn't it confusing, not to mention super difficult, to go by different names to different people? Rin's a simple person who probably couldn't keep up with something like that, but he's also just not fond of lying. ] People'll find out sooner or later.

[ ...Though, something else bothers him about what Mephisto says. ]

Unless ya told that guy on purpose.

[ It seems unlikely that someone as controlled as Mephisto would make such a sloppy mistake of letting someone find out by accident, at least through Rin's perspective. Why else mention that he's the only one who knew? He can't help but be curious why there was an exception, since it's probably in good interest for him to make an attempt to have tabs on Mephisto's friends and allies in case his morality came back into question. ]

The point?

[Certainly back home, there was a reason for everything Mephisto did. Every word, every flamboyant action, every calculated step forward -- everything was driving him towards his goal. What that goal was didn't matter. It didn't change the fact that Mephisto was clearly the sort of person who meticulously planned everything 10, or even 100 steps ahead of everyone else. And that was still true, to some extent...]

[But as he turns his head back to Rin, there's no trace of trickery or snickering about some yet-to-be-revealed master plan -- instead, he just smiles.] Why, because it's fun of course!

Living under multiple names and personas like this is something I've always done in the past! Though it has been quite some time since I've had the freedom to do so to any great extent. The Order wouldn't exactly approve if I were to go around seducing the hearts of everyone who caught my eye.

[...this is it, this is the reason he became an otaku, it was his only outlet left.]

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