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may mod plot log

Who: Everyone
When: May 7 to May 31th
Where: Thisavrou + New Worlds
Warnings: none in the description; please label your headers where appropriate!

thisavrou monthly info ( the tmi )

⋆ All information is current as of day 27 (May 7). There are 100 days in a cycle, and the current cycle started on April 11.

⋆ Storm Update: On day 29 (May 9), the typical structure of the storm surrounding Thisavrou seems to shift visually with the clouds and intermittent flashes of lightning forming new patterns. At the same time, Ingress technicians detect a strange energy signature emanating from the facility at low levels, almost like a leak. There is no obvious effect at first, but by the end of the day, that energy begins to flow across Kauto and Chioni with curious results.

Residents of the planet will soon discover that they have acquired strange superhuman (or superbeing, for those who aren't human) powers. Those who are particularly social or who have been around for a long time may realize that these powers resemble abilities wielded by those who have come through the Ingress in the past, or even those who have never set foot on Thisavrou but are from the same world as someone who has.

Effects of the odd energy vary – people may discover they can read minds, cast magical spells, or have become invulnerable. These powers may also replace ones they already have. The level of control is just as unpredictable—someone may be a natural with their new abilities, or be in great need of a tutor!

By day 33 (May 13 OOC), the effect has faded, and the technicians soon decide to restrict the days that the Ingress is active going forward.

[[For more information, check out this OOC post!]]

⋆ While Kauto has always been known for its temperate climate, the slow changes have accelerated as the onslaught of the storm around Thisavrou shifts. A noticeable drop in temperature from the norm finds the planet settling at an alarming 54° F / 12° C during the day. And at night, temperatures fluctuate between this and 40° F / 4° C. All residents who tend crops will discover that some plants and other vegetation have withered without the warmer temperatures. An evacuation of all scientists and researchers on Chioni will be announced within the month due to its incredibly unstable surface temperature of -60° F / -51 C during the day and -150° F / -101° C at night. Access to some of the furthest burgs have been restricted until further notice because of this.

⋆ Savrii Notices:

As recently made public in Deputy TOD’s broadcast, a foreign presence has infiltrated Thisavrou using the bodies of its recent travelers. Presumed both intelligent and hostile, the contaminant has prompted a rapid response from the Savrii. Testing and Decontamination Centers have been established on Kauto and Chioni, and all persons who have traveled off-world in the last two cycles are called to present themselves for examination.

The basic procedure will last about six hours: medical tests, technical analysis, and a high-powered chemical wash designed to “make any stowaways run screaming”. All of this in addition to prolonged questioning as to their recent points of contact both on Thisavrou and outside. Parties who demonstrate cause for concern (including, of course, acknowledged contact with the contaminant) will be flagged in the Savrii’s database and required to return for twice-weekly visits to continue the procedures. Other than the phantom emptiness described previously, characters will feel no side effects of their exposure at this time. They may, however, find casual passerby avoiding them after a visit. Medical secrecy only goes so far against fear of plague, and that chemical wash also stains most creatures a cheery yellow-green.

Whatever its effect on your life personally, the social effects of the incursion are difficult to miss. Whispers and fear turn to paranoia and full-blown fights, and Thisavrou's population centers are packed with heated debates about safety versus exploration-- or sometimes, versus the explorers themselves. A small black-market trade in preventative medicine (real or otherwise) has sprung up, and rumors claim that the full list of infected persons can be bought too: by those who have the right connections and a lot of cash to pay.

Combating this upswing of violence and disorder? Thisavrou's intermediaries. Combination police force and negotiators, the intermediaries have always been crucial to the rule of law on Thisavrou. Recent events, however, have seen them advertising their presence more: some wearing a strip of silver cloth to mark their status and availability to help. If approached by one, characters will experience a supernatural sense of calm. They will find their concerns met with sympathy and understanding... but somehow also the exact right words to talk all parties down. Whether that means persuading your neighbor to leave you out of his conspiracy theories or explaining why you need to report in for testing... well, that depends on you.

Following the opening of travel to the planet Deslora, an unscrupulous individual smuggled back clownbee larvae. In the weeks since, the clownbees have become a mildly invasive species in certain areas of Region 3. Victims of clownbee stings report an irresistible urge to smear garish makeup across their faces and the need to consume as much sugar as possible. Citizens are cautioned to listen for telltale sounds of buzzing and honking, and be wary.

An organization that purchased samples from the planet Aueia several months ago is opening an exhibit at a museum in Region 1. Those who participated in gathering objects from the planet, as well as any who care to attend, are invited to attend a small opening reception for the exhibit, where they will be presented with a small gift from an ardent lover of that world's wildlife: a small whale carving made of stone with mild psychic properties. When touched with bare hands, the holder will receive a mental picture of someone who means a great deal to them, with perfect clarity, as if they saw them just a moment ago.

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

Day 28 (May 8th) - While recent events have been difficult, the Department of Ingress Contingency Coordination is impressed by the rapid response of all Savrii in coming together to ensure public safety. A few holdouts, however, are rumored to be hiding their conditions-- and thereby putting not only themselves, but the entire population at risk. The department will therefore offer a reward of 100 sencs to citizens willing to report these cases, with an additional 200 senc bonus if the persons involved have been directly exposed to the contaminants. As Deputy TOD puts it, "you're only SAVING EVERYONE'S LIVES".
Day 36 (May 16th) - EN-Line systems throughout Thisavrou have begun to suffer a strange outbreak of mechanical failures that are leaving commuters by the wayside. Rumor claims some of Chioni's insectoid residents might be to blame. The Savrii will pay 50 sencs to anyone capable of confirming the problem, and 300 to anyone who solves it.

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.

⋆ 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. As of this month, security will be in place outside the Ingress to ensure no clearance violations occur.

⋆ The Ingress powers Thisavrou in every way: economically, socially, and as a literal source of light and heat. However, between the biohazard incident and the recent escalation of the storms, the hazards of free travel can no longer be ignored. As a result, on May 10, the Ingress will be sealed against intrusion.

While sealed, Ingress travel must be directly controlled by the technicians. Instead of directing the open channel of the Ingress, technicians will be opening access to specific worlds, and closing it immediately after. As a result, traveling parties will have certain timeframes to leave and to return. Missing your schedule can result in being stranded offworld until the next travel period comes. Additionally, no new arrivals will be able to appear while Thisavrou's Ingress remains sealed. ((For OOC ramifications, check out the new app schedule!))

* Due to the closure and a recent push for regulation, no new worlds will be opened for exploration at this time. However, travel to established worlds will still be permitted, especially by individuals who have made contact there before. This opens up the opportunity for...

Revisiting Old Haunts

⋆ Although the visit to Escoria was brief, wet, and unpleasant for most, others found new inspiration-- or old ties. A group of Region Four's Gorgóna have spent the last month researching their long and complicated family history and believe they have traced their ancestors directly to a clan of Escoria's more aggressive waterfolk. The Gorgóna are willing to pay 100 sencs to every individual who will assist in escorting them to their lost kin-- and making sure all parties survive the reunion long enough to celebrate. As their last encounter with the Savrii was strictly hostile, this is both a security mission and an opportunity for diplomacy-- and consequently, all travel groups require one member of Clearance Level 2 or higher to come with.

⋆ As many concerns have been brought up about the risks of their own Ingress travel, the Savrii are united in one certainty: that manipulation of the Ingress by other parties poses a far greater risk. A colony buried in the ruins of Thiri has been discovered engaging in their own in-depth studies on the use of Ingress energy. The Savrii consider this behavior to be a threat to the stability of all universes, and as with the Midway Hub, intervention is required at any cost.

A team is being sent to destroy all research data and technology onsite, along with anyone who interferes. As the colony's population is expected to interfere in its entirety, full combat gear will be provided to all volunteers. The mission will be supervised by high-clearance Savrii, and pay 250 sencs to each volunteer. All volunteers must be of at least Clearance Level 3, or personally vouched for by someone who is.

⋆ A year ago (by their local calendar), one of Thisavrou's established trade partners was approached by a pirate ship, one that had stolen from their world before. When the ruse was discovered, they attempted to force out the invaders, and in doing so, suffered a tragedy beyond proportion: the loss of an entire world.

Caducus Primary is no more. The mission announcement also notes that their sister planet, Caducus Secondary, also suffered massive losses in their efforts to force reparations from the murderers. On Day 35 of the current cycle (May 25th), a gathering is being held in the field of shattered glass where Caducus Primary was, to piece together a monument to the fallen. Thisavrou has pledged to send a delegation to assist. The pay will be minimal (30 sencs, to cover a missed workday), but this mission is open to all clearance levels.

[[ooc: For questions, comments, or additional information, check out the OOC post here.]]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

☄ SUPERPOWERED

i. Between the dreams she's been experiencing at night and the strange things she's been experiencing during the daytime, Tex has been starting to wonder if she's going a bit mad. She posted something to the network to probe for other people's experiences, especially those who think they've been able to hear other people's thoughts, but for now she's stuck dealing with things as they come to her.

The only way she knows of to deal with things, though, is to proceed like everything is normal, even when she is responding to thoughts people have left unspoken. And it's not long before she notices her own will seems to influence others—when she puts particular amounts of concentration into projecting her thoughts onto some other person, she witnesses a strange red mist projecting in front of her, and then the person seems confused and changes their mind. Obviously, this is nothing to take lightly, and she is sort of horrified that it's happening at all. She doesn't have any desire to subsume someone else's will. She had that happen to her enough in her lifetime to know what a horrible thing that is.

ii. From there, her newfound abilities, if that's what they are, seem to escalate. She finds that she can manipulate objects at will, without touching them. But the abilities, all of them, are spotty and inhibited. She's not good at using them. And sometimes, things seem to happen without her even trying to do it on purpose. She might move the sugar shaker at the coffee shop at a simple whim, or pick up a fallen object by simply looking at it. It's just as likely that she'll get angry and cause a nearby window to shatter, though. It turns out, it's not always beneficial.

☄ EN-LINE REPAIRS

As soon as Tex hears what's going on with the EN-Line system, her curiosity is piqued. She wants to look into the problem and be the one to solve it. The fact that she'd get paid a bonus for solving it is a plus, but not her only motivation. There's also the satisfaction of solving the problem for so many people, and receiving the credit in front of everyone as well. She's there early on the first day, then, and investigates the damage and what needs to be done to repair it.

"This looks like damage from those scraplet things," she mutters to herself as she probes into the systems. The metal-eating creatures had caused damage to her robot body back when they had been on the Moira, and she's never forgotten the fear that they may return.

☄ DECONTAMINATION

"Goddamn, what is taking so long?" Tex arises and paces the length of the waiting room, then picks another chair over there to sit in. There are a number of people here also waiting to have their treatments done, and it's no wonder, with hoe much time it takes and all the ridiculous rigmarole there is about it. She's been bright greenish yellow ever since her first treatment and all she wants is to get this over with so the color will go away. She doesn't consider herself vain, but...there are some standards.

"Is it just me or is this taking way too much of time out of our schedules?" she asks a person who happens to be sitting nearby. She could be fixing something, or doing something else useful.

☄ CLOSED TO RYUUZAKI

If there's one person she's not able to hide anything from, it's Daniel. They both awoke the night of the shared nightmare, and she doesn't think the fact that she's been dreaming more consistently ever since has escaped him. So when she begins to experience the ability to hear other people's thoughts, he's the first to know about that, as well.

The way it comes about seems innocuous enough. They arise early, as they typically do, and as they get dressed and prepare breakfast, she realizes he's feeling unusually chatty. She smiles at him when he makes a comment about how lucky he is, and later, when she's making the coffee, he shoots her a compliment about how good her ass looks in the little shorts she wears to bed. At that point she abandons what she's doing to turn around and approach him, putting her arms around his neck. She's more than flattered; she's proud of attracting his attentions like that, and prepared to go so far as to restructure her schedule for the day, if he's interested in a morning rendez-vous.

"What's got you in such a good mood?" she says, her tone teasing.

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L is hearing things too, but not as clearly; there are general impressions, and it doesn't occur to him at first to think anything is up. There's no cacaphony in his head, no firm line between his usual perceptions and what's happening now.

Still, it strikes him as a little odd that she's remarking on his mood when he doesn't think he's been doing anything outwardly unusual. If anything, she's the one who seems to be in a "good mood."

"What do you mean?"

She tosses her head a little, to knock back a lock of hair that's trying to fall over her eye. She's smirking pretty deeply, and at his apparent feigned ignorance, she begins to grin.

"Oh, you don't know what I'm talking about, huh?" she says. She trails a finger along the juncture of his neck to his shoulder, moving her hand to his chest. "You usually aren't much for just randomly talking about my ass, that's all." And she raises her hand to cup his chin and kisses him.

He leans into the kiss, at first, then pulls out of it as if he's been startled. His expression is half interested, half perturbed.

"I didn't say anything about your ass."

Did he? He may have a sort of generalized appreciation, but it's not one he typically voices. He'd thought about it earlier, but....

This is her first indication that something weird is happening. He denies it, and then Tex perceives a wave of confusion. It is almost like something that hits her, that rocks against her, and she realizes with a bit of a start that it wasn't hers.

"What?" she says. "What...?"

She moves her other hand to his chest, so that both hands rest against his collarbones.

"You did," she insists, because what she was just thinking doesn't make any sense. There's no way that wave of confusion came from outside of herself, came from him. She's just confused about his denial. "You said you loved the way these shorts cling to my ass."

He puts his hands up to her wrists, although he doesn't remove her hands from his chest. He's less confused now, more wary, more sharply inquisitive. For her part, she seems confused... no, he knows she is.

"I didn't. How often do I say things like that?"

Not very often. He doesn't keep her guessing, but his affection and appreciation is far more likely to come out in actions than words; it's one of the reasons for the level of physicality in their relationship.

"Not as often as you should," she retorts, mainly because she'd enjoyed the compliment and he's making such a fuss about how he didn't say it. She considers shaking his hands off of her and stalking off, but she also sees the look on his face. She tries to still her agitation, making the expression on her face more neutral, and raises her eyebrows a little. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

I don't know, Tex, he thinks. Why am I looking at you like this? But what he says, while looking at her with a penetrating, slightly puzzled expression, is "If you want me to say it more, I'll say it more. Noticing it comes naturally, but saying it doesn't."

thisavrou monthly info ( the tmi )

ingress travel info

Revisiting Old Haunts

Agent Texas

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Super power party!

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powers ii

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