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Event Nine.
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Heareth the marinere Voices sweet, from far and near, Ever singing in his ear, “Here is rest and peace for thee!” | |
Welcome to Awash's ninth event log, everyone! Further information on this event can be found here at the OOC post. | |
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t's a dark night, and the sounds of feet in the darkness are further dampened and hidden by even more magic, as they are lured away by the soft sounds of dreams that are too good to be true, leaving the Town much, much emptier than when it began.[ Normally he'd answer that comment with a smile and some fake modesty, but right now, even this much feels like an insult, something said with the sole purpose of further pissing him off-- like a reminder that he even had to build this boat at all, to come after a bunch of idiots who allowed themselves to be charmed and led astray.
But, as enraged as he is, he can't act on it. So he just tries to take in stride.
(You know it's a terrible sign, when Akechi doesn't care about praise.) ]
I had been working on it alongside Kyrie-san for a while. [ Said as he gets on the boat, himself. There's a small basket in one end, and a bucket of fresh water next to it, so he opens it, retrieves an apple and tosses it over to Akira. Catch! ] It was only as a means to fulfill that quest, but once everyone disappeared, he found renewed motivation to finish it quickly.
[ He goes to grab the single mug they had brought along so he could fetch some of that water, but stops halfway through the process, suddenly pensive. ]
Caramia-san, too, was abducted, after all.
[ A fact that didn't affect Kyrie alone. ]
But, as enraged as he is, he can't act on it. So he just tries to take in stride.
(You know it's a terrible sign, when Akechi doesn't care about praise.) ]
I had been working on it alongside Kyrie-san for a while. [ Said as he gets on the boat, himself. There's a small basket in one end, and a bucket of fresh water next to it, so he opens it, retrieves an apple and tosses it over to Akira. Catch! ] It was only as a means to fulfill that quest, but once everyone disappeared, he found renewed motivation to finish it quickly.
[ He goes to grab the single mug they had brought along so he could fetch some of that water, but stops halfway through the process, suddenly pensive. ]
Caramia-san, too, was abducted, after all.
[ A fact that didn't affect Kyrie alone. ]
[ without looking up, he raises one hand in a half-hearted "ok" gesture. ]
Yeah, no, nothing. Like maybe a couple scrapes but nothing medic-worthy. Promise.
Yeah, no, nothing. Like maybe a couple scrapes but nothing medic-worthy. Promise.
Wow, I'm offended. [ going by his tone, he's totally not, even if he sounds a lot flatter than usual. ] I got a system! Don't be fooled by the chaotic exterior.
[ though, she has a point - even for him, this looks like a total bombsite. ] Besides, that wouldn't explain why everyone else is feeling like ass too.
[ though, she has a point - even for him, this looks like a total bombsite. ] Besides, that wouldn't explain why everyone else is feeling like ass too.
[ dave's not well. he can tell that much even with his vision blurring and head spinning badly enough that the thought of taking his shades off is an almost tempting one. it's a temptation he resists because he knows it won't help matters — probably only make it worse and give him a migraine — and his hands are a little too occupied keeping himself somewhat upright anyway.
what does help is the hand on his shoulder, giving him a point of focus, and the words washing over him, bringing a relief so stark they almost make him want to laugh hysterically. (or what would constitute as hysterical for him anyway.) the babbling about his powers isn't even that particularly funny but god if it isn't the best thing he's heard in days.
fortunately they're spared some delirious exhaustion-induced breakdown on his part because the warning is distracting enough. a tiny noise of protest is all dirk can manage at being urged to move, but there's no actual resistance as dave pulls him up. he only has time to awkwardly angle his hurt leg to the side to avoid sitting back on it before there are arms around him and oh, that's—
that's nice.
also, words are a thing he should make happen, maybe. ]
M'fine. [ he's decidedly not as the slurred words might indicate. but he might also be referring to any urges to vomit; he doesn't really have any content in his stomach to throw up when he's been too busy giving the fish he caught away to the other stranded souls. ] Sirens messed with our powers.
[ he can at least manage that much of an explanation as he finds himself clinging right back, grip weak but equally desperate. ever since jake, he's been careful about this sort of thing for fear of driving someone else away with his clingy bullshit, but right now he can't bring himself to care. so what if he's being clingy? he thinks he might be allowed just this once. and dave started it. ]
I'm real glad to see you.
what does help is the hand on his shoulder, giving him a point of focus, and the words washing over him, bringing a relief so stark they almost make him want to laugh hysterically. (or what would constitute as hysterical for him anyway.) the babbling about his powers isn't even that particularly funny but god if it isn't the best thing he's heard in days.
fortunately they're spared some delirious exhaustion-induced breakdown on his part because the warning is distracting enough. a tiny noise of protest is all dirk can manage at being urged to move, but there's no actual resistance as dave pulls him up. he only has time to awkwardly angle his hurt leg to the side to avoid sitting back on it before there are arms around him and oh, that's—
that's nice.
also, words are a thing he should make happen, maybe. ]
M'fine. [ he's decidedly not as the slurred words might indicate. but he might also be referring to any urges to vomit; he doesn't really have any content in his stomach to throw up when he's been too busy giving the fish he caught away to the other stranded souls. ] Sirens messed with our powers.
[ he can at least manage that much of an explanation as he finds himself clinging right back, grip weak but equally desperate. ever since jake, he's been careful about this sort of thing for fear of driving someone else away with his clingy bullshit, but right now he can't bring himself to care. so what if he's being clingy? he thinks he might be allowed just this once. and dave started it. ]
I'm real glad to see you.
Right? I'd take a problem I could solve with a sword over this...
[Well, at least she's found herself an equal hothead here. But a shake of his head.] Not that I have my blade.
[Which he's extra mad about because that sword never leaves his side. It hasn't since he was a child.]
You're right about that though. The sooner we figure out what we're dealing with, the sooner we can figure out how to handle it. And get out of here.
[Well, at least she's found herself an equal hothead here. But a shake of his head.] Not that I have my blade.
[Which he's extra mad about because that sword never leaves his side. It hasn't since he was a child.]
You're right about that though. The sooner we figure out what we're dealing with, the sooner we can figure out how to handle it. And get out of here.
Oh - thanks!
[ more hands make lighter work! he stands up so he can point out his piles of books easier. ]
So, I started off with the ones about stuff that I already heard's got a thing for kidnapping people, just to see if any patterns stick? That's this one here. [ he indicates the largest pile of books to his left. ] Do you know how many stories there are about fairies kidnapping people? 'Cause it's a lot!
[ more hands make lighter work! he stands up so he can point out his piles of books easier. ]
So, I started off with the ones about stuff that I already heard's got a thing for kidnapping people, just to see if any patterns stick? That's this one here. [ he indicates the largest pile of books to his left. ] Do you know how many stories there are about fairies kidnapping people? 'Cause it's a lot!
That's a problem. If they've got that sort of counter-measure, we're at even more of a disadvantage.
[Great. So an adversary who's got their number. That's always a great sign. Super, super great.]
Yeah, getting anything to burn on this place will be an uphill battle. But we need to find some way to keep warm too.
[Fire kills two birds with one stone. But unfortunately stone doesn't really burn and that's what there seems to be the most of on this horrible little island.]
[Great. So an adversary who's got their number. That's always a great sign. Super, super great.]
Yeah, getting anything to burn on this place will be an uphill battle. But we need to find some way to keep warm too.
[Fire kills two birds with one stone. But unfortunately stone doesn't really burn and that's what there seems to be the most of on this horrible little island.]
[ Hah. One more fighter? Sure. But family? Akechi has never really fully believed that-- not when Guren himself hardly ever relied on anyone else when he really needed. It's hard to have faith in a leader that doesn't set up a good example.
Still, he offers a nod in acknowledgement of those words, and his gaze follows after Guren, focused on the island. There's no telling what awaits them out there, but he knows he can count on his own strength, his own plans. ]
I have gathered a small group of my own. [ A group of fellow Persona users, though he doesn't say as much out of respect for anyone possibly trying to still keep their identities a secret. ] The one remaining seat in our boat will be used for storing supplies-- bandages, a few daggers, fresh water and food. If everyone does turn up in the island, it's very likely they'll be malnourished.
[ Look at this boy!! He's not just prepared for a fight, he's actually thinking of the victims!! Wow!! ]
Still, he offers a nod in acknowledgement of those words, and his gaze follows after Guren, focused on the island. There's no telling what awaits them out there, but he knows he can count on his own strength, his own plans. ]
I have gathered a small group of my own. [ A group of fellow Persona users, though he doesn't say as much out of respect for anyone possibly trying to still keep their identities a secret. ] The one remaining seat in our boat will be used for storing supplies-- bandages, a few daggers, fresh water and food. If everyone does turn up in the island, it's very likely they'll be malnourished.
[ Look at this boy!! He's not just prepared for a fight, he's actually thinking of the victims!! Wow!! ]
It's plenty reassuring.
[It really isn't. But Keith shakes his head at the question.] Not yet. Save your strength in case someone really needs it.
[Who knows how rough a shape people are going to be in by the end of this.] I'll get patched up once we make it back.
[It really isn't. But Keith shakes his head at the question.] Not yet. Save your strength in case someone really needs it.
[Who knows how rough a shape people are going to be in by the end of this.] I'll get patched up once we make it back.
[That is some impressive optimism there. But Keith can appreciate the sentiment of it.]
Yeah, maybe.
[Sort of appreciate it. He's seeing what he can grab. If they can find somewhere dry it, any wood will eventually dry out enough to be lit. Keith pauses in his examination of what looks like a fishing net and looks up.]
Five months? I was in the first group that got dragged here. ...and we've definitely had things come attack us before. Dragging people off to an island is new. Usually it's the forest.
Yeah, maybe.
[Sort of appreciate it. He's seeing what he can grab. If they can find somewhere dry it, any wood will eventually dry out enough to be lit. Keith pauses in his examination of what looks like a fishing net and looks up.]
Five months? I was in the first group that got dragged here. ...and we've definitely had things come attack us before. Dragging people off to an island is new. Usually it's the forest.
Isn't that the million dollar question.
[ he removes his face from the embrace of his notebook, looking almost conspiratorial. ] I dunno if general we does, but I sure do. For now, anyways. Not much, but-- I brought some in back when all the portals sprang up around town.
[ he removes his face from the embrace of his notebook, looking almost conspiratorial. ] I dunno if general we does, but I sure do. For now, anyways. Not much, but-- I brought some in back when all the portals sprang up around town.
I missed y'all so much. [ it's quiet and barely a breath and he'd been scared that they wouldn't find them even if he'd been sure (had forced himself to be sure) they'd be okay. ] What the hell.
[ at least the clingy bullshit does not seem to be scaring dave off. if anything, he responds to it, tension mingled with relief and concern and dave doesn't bother to really analyze his feelings. that's rose's job. and also he doesn't care right now, he's just...
relieved.
not so much he doesn't notice how dirk's careful of his leg, and a thought presents itself immediately: ]
We should wrap that. [ but it's mumbled still and he doesn't actually let dirk go, so maybe it can wait a few minutes. ]
[ at least the clingy bullshit does not seem to be scaring dave off. if anything, he responds to it, tension mingled with relief and concern and dave doesn't bother to really analyze his feelings. that's rose's job. and also he doesn't care right now, he's just...
relieved.
not so much he doesn't notice how dirk's careful of his leg, and a thought presents itself immediately: ]
We should wrap that. [ but it's mumbled still and he doesn't actually let dirk go, so maybe it can wait a few minutes. ]
Yeah, they're definitely assholes. If I had to listen to anymore discussion of who would be better to eat, I was going to lose it.
[Casual conversation as he keeps swinging his makeshift staff to try to fend the creatures off.]
How'd you guys even find us?
[Casual conversation as he keeps swinging his makeshift staff to try to fend the creatures off.]
How'd you guys even find us?
It sucks.
[Keith sums up, but he falls into step along with Yusuke. So their powers are being screwed with (not that he has a power to be screwed with, but he's well aware a lot of the people in the city do) and they're apparently on the menu.
Great.]
We need to figure something out though. Some way to stand against these things.
[Keith sums up, but he falls into step along with Yusuke. So their powers are being screwed with (not that he has a power to be screwed with, but he's well aware a lot of the people in the city do) and they're apparently on the menu.
Great.]
We need to figure something out though. Some way to stand against these things.
I like to think that I'm known for my amazing ideas.
[It's not long, really, until where they reach where the... very basic boats landed. Hunk's is a basic boat but it's solid and there're packs with supplies on it. He brings Keith all the way here before he sets him down and reaches out to snag a pack.
Digging in it, blanket! He's swishing that around you Keith here, warm yourself be the toastiest boy. And then he pulls out his knife and hands that to him.]
[It's not long, really, until where they reach where the... very basic boats landed. Hunk's is a basic boat but it's solid and there're packs with supplies on it. He brings Keith all the way here before he sets him down and reaches out to snag a pack.
Digging in it, blanket! He's swishing that around you Keith here, warm yourself be the toastiest boy. And then he pulls out his knife and hands that to him.]
Well. I won't argue with that.
[Keith concedes.
He's relieved when they reach the boat, more so when Hunk finally sets him down. Now at least he doesn't have to worry about the other wearing himself out on his account. ...and that blanket may be the best thing. Keith pulls it around himself and maybe it's just the hint of warmth that starts that makes his body realize just how frozen he's felt, but it's right about then that the shivering starts, near violent.
Enough that his hands are shaking as he reaches for the blade. He smiles anyway though.] Thanks, Hunk. I wasn't sure if I'd lost it for good. It's... yeah, thanks.
[Keith concedes.
He's relieved when they reach the boat, more so when Hunk finally sets him down. Now at least he doesn't have to worry about the other wearing himself out on his account. ...and that blanket may be the best thing. Keith pulls it around himself and maybe it's just the hint of warmth that starts that makes his body realize just how frozen he's felt, but it's right about then that the shivering starts, near violent.
Enough that his hands are shaking as he reaches for the blade. He smiles anyway though.] Thanks, Hunk. I wasn't sure if I'd lost it for good. It's... yeah, thanks.
[Hunk frowns as he starts shivering, looking at himself in his Paladin suit. He pulls the blanket tighter around Keith and says as he turns back to the pack:] I got another one, one sec.
[And, as an aside:]
And you're welcome. I'm relieved I found it for you.
[He knows that that knife is important to Keith! Heck, he always has it with him. That was what really triggered Hunk's worrying: finding the knife that he knows Keith wouldn't let out of his hands.]
[And, as an aside:]
And you're welcome. I'm relieved I found it for you.
[He knows that that knife is important to Keith! Heck, he always has it with him. That was what really triggered Hunk's worrying: finding the knife that he knows Keith wouldn't let out of his hands.]
What--?
[ oh.
he's not expecting the hug, not even a little. but luckily, his body knows how to respond before the rest of him gets there, wrapping her up in a return hug almost immediately. ]
Hey, you're not allowed to steal my lines. Do you have any idea how great it is to see you? Are you okay, do you need anything?
[ oh.
he's not expecting the hug, not even a little. but luckily, his body knows how to respond before the rest of him gets there, wrapping her up in a return hug almost immediately. ]
Hey, you're not allowed to steal my lines. Do you have any idea how great it is to see you? Are you okay, do you need anything?
[ Michael huffs a small, humourless laugh. ]
You're also super lying. But you're welcome! [ delivered in turn, natch, with a one-handed fingergun courtesy of the hand that's not holding Minato up. ]
I never said I didn't want any. I'll take them if you're offering.
[ there's an unsaid 'but' hanging in the air at the end of that sentence. ]
You're also super lying. But you're welcome! [ delivered in turn, natch, with a one-handed fingergun courtesy of the hand that's not holding Minato up. ]
I never said I didn't want any. I'll take them if you're offering.
[ there's an unsaid 'but' hanging in the air at the end of that sentence. ]
... Reluctantly, yes I do.
[she hates that fucking forest.]
[she hates that fucking forest.]
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