february mod plot log

[savmods]

Who: Everyone
When: February 3rd to February 28th
Where: Thisavrou + New Worlds
Warnings: death, blood, violence, torture

thisavrou monthly info ( the tmi )

⋆ All information is current as of day 32 ( there are 100 days in a cycle, which started on January 1st).

⋆ The storm around Thisavrou is particularly volatile this month - plums of dark energy twist and turn. There’s an upsurge in the number of Outpost techs called in to work in an effort to monitor and research Thisavrou’s unruly cage. Weather on Kauto is a moderate 70°F / 21°C during the day and 65°F / 18 °C at night, and Chioni’s has reached record highs of 130°F / 54°C at peak hours.

⋆ Savrii Notices:

Region One grocery depots are offering fifty percent off of any item purchased between day 41 and 45.

Region Four’s population of Gorgóna are giving away free underwater training lessons on the 51st day.

⋆ Mission notices have been posted to TABs for anyone interested in earning a little extra cash. Available missions are listed below:

Day 39 (February 10th) - The locals of Region Three (R3) are in need of “pest” control assistance. Creatures called Tanglesnakes have infested the trees and are eating the natives’ homes! Anyone willing to remove them will be paid 100 sencs per Tanglesnake. However, catching them might be tricky; they are quite fast and are smart enough not to be lured by snacks or kind words of encouragement! They also have a tendency to curl around and trip up anyone after them, hence their name.

Day 47 (February 18th) - The waters of Chioni are boiling! Scientists stationed out on the third burg are asking volunteers to bring back samples for study. Anyone willing to risk the harsh climates of Chioni will be compensated with 250 sencs as well as travel expenses up to 80 sencs.

Day 55 (February 26th) - The majority of Savrii responsible for the Ingress Complex’s upkeep have suddenly fallen ill, which has left them short staffed. For those not too proud to pick up trash and put a little elbow grease into shining the windows, compensation will be given for the time. This mission pays 40 sencs per hour.

⋆ As a welcome gift to all the new visitors, Savrii will be handing out treats.

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ingress travel info

⋆ Signatures are the base reason for traveling through the Ingress (aside from general exploration and monetary gain) and are used to discover the correct world visitors on Thisavrou wish to return to. Every visit through a different Ingress brings the technicians a little closer to finding it. The two worlds open for access this month only have a slight impact on the signature of each person who travels.

⋆ Missions are jobs or specific tasks listed on the TAB once new worlds are open for exploration. Be sure to check if Clearance Levels are required to accept some of these missions.

⋆Clearance Levels are given to visitors for the length of time they have been on Thisavrou (or traveling on the Moira). Each CL offers access to certain things or incentives that others will not have.

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aueia

⋆ To welcome the new arrivals to Thisavrou, all visitors will be granted access to one of the worlds already known to the Savrii. Aueia (proper pronunciation here) is the native homeworld of a species some Moirans may already be familiar with: the migratory space whales. While isolated from the rest of the galaxy, the whales’ homeworld has been known to the Savrii for generations and viewed as a peaceful center of cultural exchange.

⋆ Although some disorientation is common enough with all Ingress travel, transit to Aueia is commonplace enough to make the trip relatively straightforward. A brief sensation of a fall and a wash of color (felt as much as seen), and visitors will find themselves stepping out onto the greeting dock. To leave, characters may make use of the same portal, or explore to find their own—there are multiple transit points scattered through the world, as well as a few maps designed for humanoid interpretation.

⋆ A gas giant encircled by a unique interstellar medium, Aueia holds three distinct zones.

The outermost layer, or "sea" of the planet, consists of a liquid shell inhabited by a diverse set of fluid-dwelling wildlife. A variety of tours go out regularly to explore the oceans, and platforms are set up along the boundary for those with interest in "beach" play. The fluid composing the sea is a pale green, and has no harmful effects on contact. However, human-analogous life forms will be advised against consuming the mixture, and may experience dizziness, indigestion, or mild hallucinations if they do.

The second, gaseous layer, composes the main range of habitation for visitors and other non-aquatic life. With an oxygen-rich atmosphere and a wide distance from the denser planet core, this region of the planet includes the Ingress dock and the majority of non-native living areas. It’s also known for its low gravity! A wide array of ships and settlements can be found floating through this layer of Auiea, including trade barges, explorers, and a wide variety of schools and learning centers. The lower one goes, however, the less stable the atmosphere, and pockets of dangerous or flammable gases have been known to gather near the boundary with layer three. Gliding equipment can be borrowed or rented at low cost for those who want to travel unassisted. However, visitors with no means of propulsion should take care—falling means a very long way down. On the other hand, you’ll have plenty of time to flag a passing flier to come grab you.

A strong layer of electromagnetic distortion separates the habitable second layer from the third. Once crossed, both gravity and pressure intensifies rapidly, well beyond the tolerance of most beings. Standard materials dropped through this layer will crumple and compress before sinking out of sight behind the orange haze of the interior. Even more disconcerting are the shapes that can occasionally be seen within: odd, gigantic silhouettes brushing by the surface of their world. These deep-sea wildlife can’t cross the pressure differential on their own, but are widely regarded as one of the main hazards to any efforts to explore the lower zone. By visitors, at least-- the whales of Aueia are the undisputed masters of their planet, and the only species known to move freely through all layers of their world.

⋆ As a world visited regularly by the Savrii, Auiea has a relay station set up to enable communication through the Ingress. Some lag may be expected, but TAB functions should persist.

⋆ Clearance Information (Each person can take what is noted for their CL or below into this world.):

CL 1 - Clothing, swimming equipment.

CL 2 - Personal weapons.

CL 3 - Private transportation.

CL 4 - Small ships.

CL 5 - Extended stay or the right to build.

⋆Missions available:

Wildlife Preservation - The outer layer of Aueia is home to many creatures. Senc donations will be made to anyone that spends volunteer time cleaning up and caring for the wildlife here. (50 sencs per hour).

Object Retrieval - Samples, samples, samples. A sample (it doesn’t matter what it is) from each zone can be sold back on Thisavrou. Z-1 (100 sencs). Z-2 (200 sencs). Z-3 (300 sencs). Savrii will absolutely not purchase creatures that were hunted and killed. However, there might be visitors on Thisavrou interested in this.

(All sencs are awarded ICly when you come back through. OOCly, you keep track of what you earn.)

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eosoros (cw: death, blood, violence, torture)

⋆ Ingress technicians have discovered an energy link to a new world. It has been marked as Exploration Class (EC’s) and all who go through will be given a drone to use for documentation. As with the majority of EC’s, this new world’s Clearance Levels will center around weaponry, and most missions focus on security, research, and object retrieval.

⋆ The Savrii are an inclusive group - when they open this world for exploration, all visitors are allowed to enter. They will be told that, as it has not previously been explored, it could be dangerous and for all to heed that carefully before entering. High-paying missions, listed below, will be offered to anyone willing to take them through and Clearance Levels will be posted and applied to TAB devices.

⋆ The ride through the Ingress might be disorienting for some, though many will notice that the temperature steadily increases as they move through the blue energy. Upon entering this new world, they’ll find that the energy dissipates as soon as the person steps out of it. Discovery of a way out of this place is found in Exploration. Broken up into what can only be described as increasingly terrible levels of horror, this world’s only exit (energy that takes you back to Thisavrou) is found at the end of the seventh sector. Each level can be experienced with the same partner or someone different every shift.

Level One - You are neither here nor there. The ground is a muted grey color, almost ashy, and each leafless tree is an exact copy of the one before it. In the center of each tree is a carving, the word - Go. Ambiguous in nature, it’s hard to tell if it means to go back the way you came or to continue forward. The choice is in the explorer’s hands. No matter what direction you walk in, the landscape never changes. Colorless and barren, but without any sense of impending danger. After a thousand steps, gait is of no importance, there will be an abrupt shift and the second level will begin.

Level Two - That same empty landscape is cut by large, violent storms so close together that there is no place for respite. The wind whips you about, debris flying through the air cuts and breaks, lightening scorches the dirt, and the screams of swept up travelers can be heard from inside the massive dark clouds. The third level starts when the electric heat of a burst of lightning can be felt on your skin.

Level Three - Up to your waist, black slush stretches out for what seems like an eternity. As you trudge through, you’ll feel hands grabbing at your ankles and legs, tugging in an attempt to pull you under. The moment the sludge crests the top of your head, the hands let go. This cycle repeats until you’ve crossed two miles of the putrid liquid, and the instant that you touch land, your entire body will vibrate and you’ll be in the fourth level.

Level Four - Groups of travelers, some who have been here for a long time and did not arrive from Thisavrou, stand around groups of giant boulders. No matter which you choose, the stone will be extremely difficult to push. Grooves in the dirt show that previous visitors have pushed boulders to the top of a small hill and left them there. Whether you push your boulder alone or have help (one stone gets one person through), when it reaches the top, you’ll vanish and enter the fifth level.

Level Five - The heat and smoke surround you. There is only enough space inside the tomb for yourself and whoever else might be inside. Flames billow up on all sides and the stone coffins are hot enough to burn. There are two ways to the next level - put the fire out or let the fire take you.

Level Six - It’s a fight to overthrow. Spread out are thousands of people in various forms of battle - verbal, physical, mental. There is someone standing at the ready to explain, if visitors dare to ask them. They’ll spin a tale of the imbalance of power and how the only way to move forward is to best someone else. The method is up to the visitor, and there is only one rule - be the person with the upper hand and you can continue on.

Level Seven - You are now standing at the beginning of a cavernous, sloping landscape. In the far off distance is a storm set at the top of a craggy mountain. The energy is a familiar shade of blue - you came through energy just like it. It’s a harrowing journey, a labyrinth of twists and turns. Most get lost and overwhelmed looking for the path that takes them to that storm. Those that make it, who step into the light, return back to the place they had come from.

⋆ TABs - Functions stop after going through the Ingress.

⋆ Clearance Information (Each person can take what is noted for their CL or below. Standard methods of transportation can be taken through by any CL holder.):

CL 1 - Small handguns only.

CL 2 - Rifles and shotguns.

CL 3 - Explosive type materials.

CL 4 - Vehicles with affixed weaponry.

CL 5 - Dangerous creatures.

⋆ Missions Available:

Security - Savrii of all backgrounds are looking to hire someone to take them to this new world and bring them back safely. The standard offered rate is 1,000 sencs, but most are open to negotiations.

Research - Technicians are looking for scientific aware minds to document and look into the effects of Ingress energy on this world. They’ll pay handsomely for the information. Anywhere between 200 and 500 sencs, depending.

Object Retrieval - Samples, samples, samples. A sample (it doesn’t matter what it is) from each level fetches a fair price. L-1 (50 sencs). L-2 (70 sencs). L-3 (90 sencs). L-4 (100 sencs). L-5 (150 sencs). L-6 (200 sencs). L-7 (350 sencs).

(All sencs are awarded ICly when you come back through. OOCly, you keep track of what you earn.)

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OOC: For questions please go here. Don’t forget to respond to the Activity Check.

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Big Sister | Bioshock 2 | OTA

[handofrapture]

i. rapture 2.0 [kauto, region four]
[It is much like Rapture. It is nothing like Rapture.

The city lies underwater, as it should, not like those alien cities exposed to the elements above. This city has something like bathyspheres – bigger though, and oddly shaped. The buildings are also larger than they were in Rapture, so tall that their tops scrape the waves and looking at them makes the Big Sister feel dizzy. But it’s the insides of the buildings that truly make it plain that she’s left Rapture behind.

There are no splicers, for one. She spends hours searching and though she finds many of the city’s inhabitants look inhuman enough that they could be splicers, not one smells even slightly of ADAM. And that’s not even to speak of the city itself. There are no leaky pipes, no destroyed machines, no bodies out in the open. It’s spotless.

Eventually, the alienness of the place begins to chafe. It’s too perfect. It’s everything Rapture was supposed to be – everything the Big Sister had thought it was before the illusion had been shattered.

Most people would seek a respite from the city by taking a step outside. The Big Sister is no different. That this city is underwater is no impediment to her.

That said, it might be more than a little surprising to others who aren’t expecting to see someone taking a breather on the other side of the glass.]

ii. the beach episode but in full diving armor [aueia, outer layer, beach zone]
[The Big Sister knows what money is. As much as society may have collapsed in Rapture, they still had automated vending machines that the majority of the population was either too delirious or too dead to use, which meant there were still things to buy. There are a lot more things to spend money on here, but the basic principle still applies.

What she doesn’t understand is why the people in charge are paying to have her pick things out of the ocean – not even any one object in particular, just things. Still, if they want to give her money for something she’d likely do on her own anyway, she won’t complain.

If you’re on one of the many beach platforms lining the perimeter of this zone, you might happen to see a gauntleted arm appear over the side (no needles though – the authorities that be had insisted she leave those in her dwelling), shortly followed by a long, thin form garbed in what seems to be a heavily modified diving suit.

Once she’s fully on the platform, anybody caught staring will get a low, metallic growl of warning, the Big Sister's hold on the Pac-Disc in her hand becoming more possessive. Unfortunately, given she just hauled herself up onto a leisure beach in a full, combat-ready diving suit, a lot of people seem to be staring...]

rey | star wars: tfa | ota

[ventifact]

everybody said you better stay in school [10 february, tanglesnakes]

["Mixed" is probably the most accurate way to describe Rey's feelings about living with the Savrii now. This isn't home, it isn't even her part of the galaxy--but, as had been pointed out to her numerous times, they really have no other choice at the moment. They'd all gotten the same spiel about where they could live and how they were expected to contribute to society, and she'd listened to it all with a slightly glazed look in her eyes. But once she'd seen the pictures of the third region of Kauto, she'd known that would be the place for her. There weren't any deserts on either planet, so she decides that maybe it's time for a change. Greenery is nice. It's comforting. Before she's even realized it, she's bought a place to call her own and is situated with wood over her head instead of salvaged sheet metal.

Days pass, and she tries to adjust. Interruptions abound, however, and needless to say, wrangling small animals is not Rey's area of expertise. The animals that inhabited Jakku were rarely small, and certainly never wrangle-able. So when she finds a small mammal gnawing away at the staircase of her brand new home, at first she is too shocked to react. At first, because it's... sort of cute. But then it dawns on her that it's chewing up the house she's owned for barely a week, and her temper flares.

So it is that Rey is running around Region 3 in Kauto, quarterstaff in hand, chasing after one of the Tanglesnakes through the forest.]

Get back here!

get a real job [26 february, ingress complex]

[While picking up trash isn't really something Rey had ever seen herself doing, missing more than one meal due to a lack of finances has taught her that money actually is important. There had never been any kind of currency on Jakku--only ship parts to trade for food and water. But bartering doesn't really appear to be commonplace on either planet, and though she's no stranger to hunger, she knows that she doesn't have to live that way anymore. So when the call comes for help at the Ingress complex, her reason for answering is twofold: she needs the money, and she also wants to check out the Ingress itself. She can be found on trash duty, washing windows, or wandering around the complex as nonchalantly as someone can when they're secretly trying to inspect partially unknown technology.]

boy, don't be a fool [all month, wildcard]

[Rey can be found in any of the listed locations, whether from an invite from current CR or random happenstance. I am down for literally anything. Feel free to message me on plurk @ watchet if you want to do anything specific, or just hit me up here!!]

Reinhardt | OTA

[grandpaladin]

EARLY FEB | KAUTO DISTRICT 1
[For the most part, Reinhardt has settled in comfortably enough. He's usually at ease around here. After hauling what few possessions he has into his tiny apartment.]

[He's currently in the process of chatting up a local, accepting the whale pop treat. And laughing.]

[After that, he'll probably do something mundane, like grocery shop. Or look into fixing up his armor. But he's available to be talked into almost any sort of adventure along the way.]


MID FEB | AUIEA ZONE 1
The sea is beautiful...

[Sure, it's an alien sea. It's not even really water. But it's close enough for his tastes. Reinhardt has signed up on the scientific gathering mission. Because, for a while, he'd like to just take in this world. Take in everything that's happening around him. And it seems like a good place to start.]

[He turns to the nearest person, beaming at them. Showing off all his teeth in a positively delighted grin.]

So! My friend! Shall we begin?



LATE FEB | WILDCARD | ANYWHERE
[For the most part, after cashing in his mission and recovering a bit at his apartment, Reinhardt is going to explore. He'll stick mostly to Kauto. But nowhere is safe from the giant, curious, German man. Cafes, shops, parks... wherever you are, so too is Reinhardt.]

[Feel free to run into him anywhere, any time!]

Mei | ota

[frostedplum]

{ day 39: region 3, kauto }
Mei is happy to help the inhabitants of the trees with the little creatures crawling all over them. The notice on her TAB says they're hard to catch and she's finding out that that's no exaggeration. She's not going to be cruel, but being kind isn't getting anywhere. She needs the element of surprise. Blowing out a breath that ruffles her bangs, she looks to a fellow Tanglesnake wrangler.

"Maybe one of us should distract them and the other can pick them up?"

{ day 47: burg 3, chioni }
Though Mei is more used to freezing temperatures, she's a climatologist so of course the conditions on Chioni are intriguing. Her apartment there has wonderful air conditioning, but she's not afraid to go out and see what's causing this water to be so much hotter than the land. Perhaps it has something to do with the tectonic plates in the area and magma coming up? Well, she'll know more once they get out there.

Once consulting with the scientists and changing into a special suit for the heat, she's ready to head out with a partner to collect some water samples in special containers.

"We can't stay out too long, of course. But this should go fast. Do you want to drive, or should I?"

{ aueia: the sea layer; wildlife preservation }
It's no secret that Mei loves helping to make the world a better place, and that now extends to additional worlds beyond Earth. On a boat in the middle of the world-encompassing sea, she works to monitor the wildlife here by submerging different instruments to check on the water conditions and amount of life beneath the surface.

At other times, she can be found in a wetsuit, jumping in off one of the platforms to make sure no sea life has beome trapped up under the platform itself. Feel free to come talk to her every time she resurfaces, but please, don't knock her glasses off the platform and into the water.

Alan Bradley | Tron | OTA

[alan_1]

i. open sesame [kauto, region 1]
[It's almost anti-climactic. After months of space travel, danger, and promises of a return home, they've come... here. It's still an alien planet, sure, but after life on the Moira, it seems practically suburban. They’re expected to find homes, stock up on groceries, find jobs -- it all has an unpleasant ring of permanence to Alan, but it’s not like he has any alternatives.

He spends the first couple of days swinging between bitterness and relief. He feels lied to, let down, and yet... this does postpone a few crises he hadn't at all been looking forward to dealing with. Crises that had all but overshadowed thoughts of anything else, if he's honest. Afterwards, he tries to think about it more moderately; they'll still have a chance to go home, in time. Until then, he has time to think.

During this time, one can find Alan shopping for necessities, wandering Kauto’s business district, and… messing with his apartment door? At least he’s messing with the panel, a grapefruit-sized roughly orb-like shape hovering just behind him.]

Okay, try it now, [Alan says, presumably to the shape. And the shape… obliges?

”No-yes-no-no-yes-yes-yes-yes,” the shape rattles off in a buzzing, monotone voice. Alan looks at the door, is apparently displeased, and then looks back at the panel.]

Alright, [he sighs,] let me see why this isn’t working...

mid feb!

[handofrapture]

[Reinhardt’s partner in marine research today happens to be a very tall, thin person encased in what appears to be an unholy combination of an ancient diving suit and jury-rigged leather armor. Baleful yellow light shines out of the helmet’s face-plate as she turns towards him. Even if he can't see the person's face, the way the helmet fixes on him seems almost appraising.

His words only get a low, wary growl in response.]

Varric Tethras | Dragon Age | OTA

[neverheardofhim]

i. Kauto, Region 1

[With their arrival in their new home came a sense of stability for Varric. He was nothing if not a man of habit, a man of habit who benefited from having a drink in hand at a certain time each day. He needed to set up shop, befriend the locals and weave himself seamlessly into the landscape.]

[It was the only way to learn anything good about his new home.]

[How he looked and what he did changed on a day to day basis. While most of the time he prided himself on being well put-together, later in the evenings his hair might begin to fall out of its tie, as Varric squinted and troubled himself over his work. A book might lie cracked open, or a notebook would be filled with endless pages of writing. Always, there's a mug of ale on his table.]

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[neverheardofhim]

for if/when i need to post more stuff.

[grandpaladin]

[Well! That's. Not something you see every day. It doesn't even look entirely like an omnic. More like someone in a strange suit. But, despite the growl, they haven't actively threatened him, or anything else.]

[So Reinhardt inclines his head to them.]

You disagree, my friend?

Venom | Guilty Gear | Open to new and previous CR

[poolhall_killer]

Mission 1 (Feb. 10)

[The first few days were uneventful. Venom had yet to find a place to settle, and he had planned on spending the month doing whatever assignments he could to build up money. And the missions could give him an idea of what these planets had to offer. First up were these creatures in Region 3.

The moment he arrived he was in awe. He'd never seen such a beautiful forest before. Not even the magic groves back home could compare to the lush trees, the cottages built right in, and the welcoming atmosphere. Once this mission was over, he would have to visit with Jim and Bartholomew. He's sure both of them will fall for this place just as hard as-

swish

The noise catches Venom's attention, and within seconds he notices a bizarre creature munching away on one of the houses. Those must be the pests that require immediate removal. They are no match for a skilled assassin. And just as the billiard balls are launched, the creature darts between his legs, trying to trip him up.

Okay, so he's a little out of practice.]

[Aueia - Mid-month, exploring first and second layers]

[The gaseous planet reminds the former assassin of the strange cloud the Moira passed through. Though thankfully, there doesn't seem to be any ill side effects this time. Venom's offered transportation, but he declines for a chance to take in this new world on foot.

And the whales. The whales...

They're so rare in his world, and to see an alien one is a real spectacle to behold. Such magnificent creatures. He can probably be spotted staring at the whales, and when he's finally pulled away, he's exploring the beach. But no going in to the "water" today. Maybe next time.

Later on, he's in the second layer, and of course he's spending most of his time in the learning center. Instead of checking out the area via a glider, he's reading a stack of books.]

[Wildcard]

[Want to drag him somewhere else? Maybe hire him for a temporary job? Whale watch with him? Feel free to drop me a line!]

Badou Nails | OTA

[brokeassgoing]

Kauto: R1...Stray Jobs, settled beside the cleaners with pigeons...either in charge of it or what

[Hopefully whatever act of God that got you to walk into this little armpit in the wall died the second it sees the boss of this joint sprawled out on what's definitely a cot on the floor, drool in a dangerous skirmish with his face.

Make sure noise, clear your throat and Badou will shriek and pop up:]

I DON'T GOT INSURANCE, DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT DOIN' ANYTHING WITH THAT POTTED PLANT!

Still R1, Your Local Neighborhood Grocer:

[Who is that girl you see smoking a thick one staring back at you in the line at the local mart in the singsong of Mulan's Reflections.....

It's this guy, this is the girl who is doing that. But you've got an interesting magazine so in his defense that's what he's staring at. That's an awful lot of canned junk he's got in his arms.]

Can't believe she's still with that guy.

[oh nice, conversation...]

Aueia, stepping on the beach on repeat

[Badou had taken the usual time to marvel at the "ocean", as usual for someone who'd never seen a real one, anyway. Plus this isn't the right kind of sunshine for it.

Double plus he's wading in the murky water with what appears to be a strainer in hand, and should his coworkers or another "beach" pass along, he'll point:]

Oi, is that a turd!? Don't break it up, man! Shit is money!

Day 47

[justice_from_above]

I don't mind driving.

[Fareeha was glad she'd been able to team up with Mei; she hadn't been able to keep track of everyone once they hit Thisavrou, and it'll be good to catch up while they work. She slides into the driver's seat and situates herself, then glances over to make sure Mei is ready.] What do you think of all this?

Chara | ota | will match formats

[inconsequence]

2/10; tanglesnake hunting

Work is work, and their funds may be stable at the moment, but it would be remiss to let such things dry up, particularly as they would rather not leave the managing of finances to either of their housemates. Call it simple caution, if you will; Chara prefers to refer to it as wisdom.

And hence, here they are. Climbing trees and scraping their knees, twigs tangling in their hair and very suitably dismantling the picture of the nicely done-up porcelain shell they present to the world at large. Their Knife is sheathed at their side as they opt to attempt and catch the things between their fingers, to little avail. They are slippery, as though greased, and their long tails wind around the child's legs more than once, nearly dooming them to a long drop from one of the upper branches.

Eventually, they achieve mild success, pinning one of the wretched creatures in between clasped fingers.

Onlookers may savor the brief flash of satisfaction in their smile, or perhaps the grimace of pain when the horrible thing flips its tail and sinks its teeth into the flesh of their hand. Their smile does not falter, nor do they release their prize.

They will be getting their one hundred sencs in payment, even if they will be short a few ticks of HP in the process.

2/26; ingress complex

[Their clearance level does not cover the carrying of personal weapons, thus rendering off-world jobs very much impossible for the child in search of something with which to occupy their restive hands. Perhaps "impossible" would not be the semantically correct term; regardless, they have no intention of traversing to a world that will seek to separate them from the Knife in their possession. Not now. Not ever again.

Janitorial work is inelegant, and that suits them. Disgusting work for a disgusting creature. Those who witness Chara scrubbing windows or plucking trash from the grounds may take note of the utter lack of expression in their features, bereft even of their typical, glued-on smile. Distaste may ooze from every pore, but they will be loathe to grant anyone the satisfaction of witnessing such first-hand. Anyone who pauses to stare will be greeted with an empty-eyed blankness; scowling would require effort, and imply that you are worth such effort, which few people are.

Do not take it personally.]

[handofrapture]

[Does she disagree that the sea is beautiful? Perhaps. The sea is merely the sea to her. One might as well comment on the beauty of air.

Mostly, she’s just treating him with the same general mistrust with which she treats most adults here. Maybe with some extra due to his size. The man’s big enough to be a Brute, and those are much harder to kill than the average splicer. The fact that she’s without her needles doesn’t help.

Still, he hasn’t presented any threat worth retaliating against. Yet. She turns her head slowly away and nods towards the ocean beneath them. If he’s so eager to get started, he can go first.]

[frostedplum]

Great! Let's go.

[ Mei gets in the passenger side and settles their supplies down at her feet. ]

What do you mean? Of Chioni's heat wave?

wildcard; shopping for food on kauto, perhaps?

[frostedplum]

[ Mei is standing in the middle of an aisle with a basket in one hand, her other hand raised as she tries to decide between two brands of On-The-Go noodles. She sighs, shoulders slumping and murmuring to herself. ]

I wish I could cook.

auiea; zone 1

[frostedplum]

I know!

[ Mei's expression matches his own as she looks out at what will be their workspace. ]

Yes, let's! Should we start by monitoring the temperature?

Early Feb

[justice_from_above]

[Fareeha is shopping around Region 1, collecting general household goods and a few groceries. After everything that has transpired, it does feel good to have somewhere stable - someplace to actually call home - even if it wasn't at all what she was hoping for.]

[She spots Reinhardt across the street and covertly makes her way through the crowds until she's just behind him. She clears her throat.]

Excuse me, sir, mind telling me where I can find the best currywurst?

[She's guessing that might have been one of his top priorities when they arrived in a thriving city, but she could be wrong.]

[justice_from_above]

Chioni, Kauto - anything, really.

[Once they're buckled in and ready to go, she eases it out of the garage and starts heading to the coordinates displayed on the navigation monitor.] How do you like living here?

[frostedplum]

Oh, that!

[ Cue long answer done in one breath. ]

It's been an adventure so far. Chioni has a lot to offer someone like me, but I like that travel between it and Kauto is so convenient because I have to buy most things there anyway. And obviously it's the more temperate planet, which would appeal to most. And I do want to go back like most people, but since we have to wait, I don't mind that this is what we have. What do you think of it all?

10th!

[notglitching]

[Rinzler's not here for the mission. This isn't his system, these aren't his admins, and he refuses to accept assignments from any users as glitching stupid as these are. But threat assessment is a valid task in any sector, and it's chance that brought this place to the top of his queue now.

(Chance and, just maybe, the opportunity to kill something without security harassing him. No assignments means no function, and Rinzler has never coped with boredom well.)

Whatever brought him here... well, the show is certainly entertaining. As the blue-lit creature darts forward to tangle up Venom's legs, he'll hear an unusual noise from overhead. A skipping, harsh catch in what would otherwise have been a quiet whir. Between his lack of face and his lack of voice, expression has never been Rinzler's strong suit.

Still, the mask staring down from one of the platforms higher in the tree is slanted at an angle that looks pointedly amused.]

Thane Krios | Mass Effect | OTA

[psychadrellic]

1.) Home Sweet Home
WELCOME
[It had taken some thought and consideration, but he'd ultimately drawn up the rental agreement for an apartment in Kauto's 4th Region. It wasn't exactly like the residence he'd shared with his wife and son on Kahje, but the nostalgia it induced was strong enough he couldn't ignore its pull.

The climate control in the apartment's interior is top-of-the-line. Any human visitors will likely find the space just a touch too warm and a bit too dry for long-term comfort, but overall the space and atmosphere is perfect for occasionally entertaining.

There are only a small handful of individuals he's shared his new address with, and should they choose to visit him, he'll politely open the front door and usher them inside with a smile.]

2.) The Sand and the Shore
ACROSS THE GENTLE SEA
[Just a few short months ago, confined to the medbay and hooked up to a respirator, Thane had dreamed often of the sea in his sleeping hours and frequently contemplated it during his waking time. In the months since his near-miraculous cure, the dreams come less and less often, and his waking thoughts have shifted to other topics, to things more immediate and substantial than his no longer impending death.

The sight of the green sea stretched far beyond Aueia's horizon, and the surf lapping gently at the sand on the shore strongly recall his dreams. He'd come out to have a walk-around and to take in the planet's interesting ecosystem, but the feelings invoked by the sandy beach and beautiful waters put those plans on hold...At least for the day. Time, while still a precious commodity, is no longer in as short supply as it once was. While he's far too paranoid to completely lose himself in his thoughts in such a public space, he still approaches the edge of the water to stand and watch the horizon while the surf quietly washes over his feet.

SCENE: You see a lone drell standing knee-deep in the ocean, feet shoulder-width apart, spine ramrod straight, hands clasped behind his back, looking out to sea. Do you approach, y/n?]

3.) In Over Your Head
WELCOME TO HELL
[In hindsight, coming to Eosoros had been an enormous mistake. Each trial is worse than the one that's come before, and there's no guaranteed exit at the end, or even any guarantee that there's an end at all.]

iii.) THE GRASPING HANDS WILL DRAG YOU UNDER
[The black slush is waist-high and freezing cold, in addition to being a chore to trudge through. The feeling of hands constantly grasping at his ankles and calves does not improve the situation at all. Chances are high that his companion is faring no better than he is, either physically or psychologically, but he glances over anyway.]

Are you still holding up alright?

v.) LIGHT THE FIRE, THEN PUT IT OUT
[The tomb-like space would be claustrophobic for one person, let alone for two. While the heat is a welcome respite from trials past, based on recent experience, it's also about to become a huge problem.]

vii.) BEAT THE MAZE TO WIN THE PRIZE
[The storm in the middling distance certainly looks familiar. The rocky, cavernous landscape between their current position and the mountain looks like trouble. For as fit and as athletic as he is, it's been a very, very long time since he's had a physical challenge as grueling as the one he's experiencing currently. He's exhausted, both physically and emotionally. He knows he'll be able to push himself through to the end - through to what he hopes is the end, anyway - but what of his companion?]

What do you think?

4.) Wildcard!
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
[HMU at gundamkiwi or PM this journal if you want to plot!]

wildcard

[readytocomply]

[Bucky recognizes Venom from before. They'd trudged their way through bodies, bonded in a way that was right up his alley. He didn't connect easily with people, so he wouldn't take this for granted.

He needs some help, looking to hire someone for a few hours. He shoots off a text.]

Hey, got 100 sencs with your name on them if you help me unload a shipment of trees.

[A few saplings to get the orchard rejuvenated.]

3-iii, because I am a horrible human

[tearmeanewone]

What, this? [Elizabeth huffs out a sardonic laugh, taking a moment to violently yank her leg up from what was no doubt a phantom grip from under the sludge before pressing on.] I could do this all day-- and I bet we will be, now that I've said that.

I'd assumed, hysterically enough, that the Savrii would do a better job of looking at these places before sending us in willy-nilly to rummage around in what could be a hornet's nest. Now look where we are.

noooo, elizabeth D:

[psychadrellic]

Somehow I do not think the offered pay for exploring this place would be as high as it is if they were willing to go in first.

[Now it's his turn to pull his leg free from a grasping phantom hand.]

That being said, though, I know I will certainly be far more picky about accepting such offers in the future.