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middleofsomewhere2020-05-21 05:22 am
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Entry tags:
- !mission six,
- 47 [ou],
- alice liddell (am) [ou],
- allen walker [crau],
- cassie cage [ou],
- daia [ou],
- duo maxwell [ou crau],
- edge [ou],
- inigo [ou],
- khardeen [ou],
- lan wangji [ou],
- leaf [au],
- little one [ou],
- madoka kaname [ou],
- najaran [ou],
- overlord zetta [crau],
- persephone [ou],
- piccolo [ou],
- ple two [ou],
- rapunzel [ou],
- reno [ou],
- romeo [crau],
- seto kaiba [ou],
- taiki [ou],
- tidus [ou],
- xion [crau],
- xue yang [ou],
- yugi mutou [ou],
- zelda (oot) [ou],
- ~x~alice liddell [ou],
- ~x~conan edogawa [ou],
- ~x~curufin [crau],
- ~x~danny phantom [ou],
- ~x~dread thunderstorm [ou],
- ~x~drizzt do'urden [ou],
- ~x~dyme graydon [ou],
- ~x~feanor [ou],
- ~x~gladiolus amicitia [ou],
- ~x~glorfindel [ou],
- ~x~ifrit [ou],
- ~x~ignis scientia [ou],
- ~x~jessie custer [au],
- ~x~joscelin fitzthomas [crau],
- ~x~kaito kuroba [ou],
- ~x~kumoko [ou],
- ~x~lightning farron [ou],
- ~x~mami tomoe [ou],
- ~x~minako aino [ou],
- ~x~misa [ou],
- ~x~nerdanel mathaniel [ou],
- ~x~nita callahan [crau],
- ~x~noctis lucis caelum [ou],
- ~x~orisa [ou],
- ~x~prompto argentum [ou],
- ~x~ran mouri [ou],
- ~x~saku gyousou [ou],
- ~x~sam porter bridges [ou],
- ~x~samata mahto [ou],
- ~x~shaw [ou],
- ~x~sleepy ash [ou],
- ~x~sven [ou],
- ~x~tangle the lemur [ou],
- ~x~webmind [ou],
- ~x~whisper the wolf [ou],
- ~x~yuki sohma [ou]
Under the Sea: Conclusion and aftermath
Ritual
The jellyfish is no more and as red team take stock of their injuries, or collapse from exhaustion the lights zip around them, singing their song of joy. They gather around the light that had been inside the jellyfish and now that it has been released it is obvious this light is different. Stronger. They surround it and the song gets even louder as they begin to move towards the plinth.
In the caverns where the purple and orange team are there is a stillness. For those in orange team still in the cavern they can only hope that the instructions they gave out had been followed. Luckily for them they have been, Purple team have done a remarkable job of defeating the crabs and cleaning the temple. The priests gather around the shell on the alter, arms linked together in prayer as they seek to re-sanctify their temple. As their prayer begins they will invite the voidtreckers to join them, though no one is forced into taking part in the ritual. They suggest that they use their strange wrist jewellery to open communication with their friends in Bui.
The monster on the beach is defeated and though the fight is still raging against the crabs, a beacon has been built and lit. The islanders who are not fighting gather around it, linking arms, drawing any voidtreckers who don't object to joining them into the circle.
The song begins hesitantly, almost as if everyone has forgotten the words and only half remembers the tune. The SCA translates, the prayer is simple, a blessing on the land and its people, deliverance from the darkness and hope for the future.
The light from the jellyfish reaches the plinth and is set upon it. The song heightens and the light shoots upwards, blinding in its brilliance.
Through the dark storm clouds a light streams towards the island, most of it towards the beacon on the island though there is a break away light that goes towards the train, where some of orange team have set up a second beacon. It swirls around those on the train roof, singing a song of happiness and bounces back towards the island.
The light reaches the main beacon and hits it with a strength that lights up the whole sky. The light splits more solidly into two and speeds off over the ocean. Light pours into the underground caverns, not caring about the ocean and rock in the way, the light pools into the shells, the caverns glow warmly.
Outside the storm calms, clouds roll back, the sun shines. The sea stills. The wind stops. The sun is rising, a beautiful dawn. Any monsters left scuttle away, vanishing into the ocean, away from Bui.
Those with any powers that they couldn't reach before find them returned in a rush. Those who can sense life find this world teeming with it. A song that dances between every plant and creature.
Some of red may have evacuated to the train but those who stayed to see the ritual through, the world around them seems to melt away and they find themselves back next to the rock pools. Among their number there are some confused looking islanders who intrinsically draw closer to those who helped free the lights.
Orange and Purple
Down underwater there's noise and a babble of voices as the citizens of Bui wake up. There's a shimmering around the city now, like a shield though they can pass through easily. Parents scramble to locate their children and all check on loved ones and friends.
The familiar voice of train announcements is heard through Orange team's SCAs. Orange return to the VoidTrecker Express. Once everyone is on board it flies low over the ocean, skimming the waves.
In the underwater temple the priests finish sealing the ritual and then it is time to begin the return trek. There are no monsters this time and after a few hours, as they emerge onto the first of the sandbanks they will find the VoidTrecker Express is waiting for them.
Red and Blue
The monsters gone, those of the island gather everyone from the rock pools and for a few hours everyone sleeps.
At about noon the islanders begin to stir, begin putting things to rights. Wood is moved from the strategic points to more communal campfires on the beach. Any dead monsters that haven't been gathered for food have been washed out to sea, disappeared into the depths. They begin to prepare food and won't turn away any helpers. Though those who have been fighting are encouraged to rest.
The islanders bring blankets and start to gather. Everyone is exhausted but the children, in the way of children find the energy to play in the sea and the sand.
Beach Day
Early afternoon the train lands on the beach and everyone gets a holographic message to their SCA.
Mission successful. Well done Voidtreckers. Enjoy the rest of your day. You will find suitable clothing in the dressing room. A new recipe has been added to the kitchen information points.
The dressing room is indeed open once more, this time it holds swimsuits of every style, shorts, t shirts, wraps and beach skirts. Sun hats and sunglasses can also be found. It's a bit of a mush mash but they should be able to cobble together something other than their uniform wet suits.
Time to laze around on the beach or for those who still have energy swim or play. A few hours later a ripple across the water brings some of those from Bui and they swim or lounge on rocks to talk.
Food and stories
Food is cooked and shared, the islanders will happily try the voidtreckers' offerings and share their own. As the sun begins to set they gather around the fires. Stories and songs are shared and there's even some dancing for the brave.
Voidtreckers can choose whether to sleep in their own beds or spend one last night on the island before the train flies off into the sunrise and into the void.
The jellyfish is no more and as red team take stock of their injuries, or collapse from exhaustion the lights zip around them, singing their song of joy. They gather around the light that had been inside the jellyfish and now that it has been released it is obvious this light is different. Stronger. They surround it and the song gets even louder as they begin to move towards the plinth.
In the caverns where the purple and orange team are there is a stillness. For those in orange team still in the cavern they can only hope that the instructions they gave out had been followed. Luckily for them they have been, Purple team have done a remarkable job of defeating the crabs and cleaning the temple. The priests gather around the shell on the alter, arms linked together in prayer as they seek to re-sanctify their temple. As their prayer begins they will invite the voidtreckers to join them, though no one is forced into taking part in the ritual. They suggest that they use their strange wrist jewellery to open communication with their friends in Bui.
The monster on the beach is defeated and though the fight is still raging against the crabs, a beacon has been built and lit. The islanders who are not fighting gather around it, linking arms, drawing any voidtreckers who don't object to joining them into the circle.
The song begins hesitantly, almost as if everyone has forgotten the words and only half remembers the tune. The SCA translates, the prayer is simple, a blessing on the land and its people, deliverance from the darkness and hope for the future.
The light from the jellyfish reaches the plinth and is set upon it. The song heightens and the light shoots upwards, blinding in its brilliance.
Through the dark storm clouds a light streams towards the island, most of it towards the beacon on the island though there is a break away light that goes towards the train, where some of orange team have set up a second beacon. It swirls around those on the train roof, singing a song of happiness and bounces back towards the island.
The light reaches the main beacon and hits it with a strength that lights up the whole sky. The light splits more solidly into two and speeds off over the ocean. Light pours into the underground caverns, not caring about the ocean and rock in the way, the light pools into the shells, the caverns glow warmly.
Outside the storm calms, clouds roll back, the sun shines. The sea stills. The wind stops. The sun is rising, a beautiful dawn. Any monsters left scuttle away, vanishing into the ocean, away from Bui.
Those with any powers that they couldn't reach before find them returned in a rush. Those who can sense life find this world teeming with it. A song that dances between every plant and creature.
Some of red may have evacuated to the train but those who stayed to see the ritual through, the world around them seems to melt away and they find themselves back next to the rock pools. Among their number there are some confused looking islanders who intrinsically draw closer to those who helped free the lights.
Orange and Purple
Down underwater there's noise and a babble of voices as the citizens of Bui wake up. There's a shimmering around the city now, like a shield though they can pass through easily. Parents scramble to locate their children and all check on loved ones and friends.
The familiar voice of train announcements is heard through Orange team's SCAs. Orange return to the VoidTrecker Express. Once everyone is on board it flies low over the ocean, skimming the waves.
In the underwater temple the priests finish sealing the ritual and then it is time to begin the return trek. There are no monsters this time and after a few hours, as they emerge onto the first of the sandbanks they will find the VoidTrecker Express is waiting for them.
Red and Blue
The monsters gone, those of the island gather everyone from the rock pools and for a few hours everyone sleeps.
At about noon the islanders begin to stir, begin putting things to rights. Wood is moved from the strategic points to more communal campfires on the beach. Any dead monsters that haven't been gathered for food have been washed out to sea, disappeared into the depths. They begin to prepare food and won't turn away any helpers. Though those who have been fighting are encouraged to rest.
The islanders bring blankets and start to gather. Everyone is exhausted but the children, in the way of children find the energy to play in the sea and the sand.
Beach Day
Early afternoon the train lands on the beach and everyone gets a holographic message to their SCA.
Mission successful. Well done Voidtreckers. Enjoy the rest of your day. You will find suitable clothing in the dressing room. A new recipe has been added to the kitchen information points.
The dressing room is indeed open once more, this time it holds swimsuits of every style, shorts, t shirts, wraps and beach skirts. Sun hats and sunglasses can also be found. It's a bit of a mush mash but they should be able to cobble together something other than their uniform wet suits.
Time to laze around on the beach or for those who still have energy swim or play. A few hours later a ripple across the water brings some of those from Bui and they swim or lounge on rocks to talk.
Food and stories
Food is cooked and shared, the islanders will happily try the voidtreckers' offerings and share their own. As the sun begins to set they gather around the fires. Stories and songs are shared and there's even some dancing for the brave.
Voidtreckers can choose whether to sleep in their own beds or spend one last night on the island before the train flies off into the sunrise and into the void.
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"Ugh, tell me about it! Cutting our way through that crustacean army just to reach the plinth where the jellyfish big-bad was hanging out took forever. It felt like we should have slaughtered every crab in the ocean, but once we were all gathered in one place hundreds of 'em kept piling in on us! It was madness!"
He slipped Alice a sly grin. "Honestly, eating them at the feast is going to feel a lot like karmic retribution. Tasty, delicious karma. You want a plate of juicy, karmic crab legs, or is the sight of claws going to make you see red and slap 'em out of my hands?"
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It's said just dryly enough that it's probably obvious that it's a joke. After all, Alice is so bad at putting actual amusement into her tone that the dry deadpan is the only giveaway...
"But I suppose having some doesn't sound too bad. Perhaps we might even eat some together so you can prevent me from throwing my plate directly back into the sea." Yes, that's an invitation to hang out. Listen, when you suck at being direct about your feelings, this weird indirect way is clearly the only way to go about it.
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He felt he was beginning to get a handle on how Alice expressed her friendship--or if not quite friendship, invitations for amicable company--too. "I'd like nothing better," he said with a grin, being completely earnest. It was completely fine with him if Alice wanted to be coy--Sven would happily be direct enough for both of them.
"...Just do me a favour and if you decide you're going to throw the plate, throw the plate before I get too stuffed with crab. The last time I had to run on a full stomach I got the most terrible stitch in my side."
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It's refreshing. It feels surprisingly easy. Maybe one day she'll actually manage to tell him she appreciates that. You know, once she gets over herself.
But for now, that last sentence just manages to get him a bit of A Look.
(It actually seems relatively amused by Alice standards for Looks. The corners of her lips are so close to tugging up. Almost there.)
"A stitch in your side? I didn't take you for such an old man. Should I be calling you Father William?"
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"Mercy, please! I thought by leaving the church I'd escaped having to wind up with a dumb title like that. I'm only..."
Wait, how old was he again? He'd been 20 when he'd left the monastery. How many years had he been travelling? Five, six? Longer, maybe? He couldn't even count by the number of winters, he'd travelled so widely across his world that the seasons were no longer a useful tool by with to measure his time. You lost track when you were constantly moving and your only obligations were those to your god.
He brandished a warning finger at Alice. "If you say one word about me being so old I can't remember my age anymore, then so help me I'll...I'll stand out in the sunshine and eat all your crab in front of you."
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Although it might just be since she's distracted. Since she's watching him, listening to everything he's saying, and.. somehow it makes the dam burst that was holding back Alice's full smile a moment ago. Maybe it's the odd relaxed atmosphere here at the beach, or the relief of the mission having ended well, or Sven being an oddly comfortable conversation partner-- but no matter what specifically causes it, after a moment of quiet staring Alice actually starts laughing.
Enough so that she even raises a hand to cover her mouth as she does so. It feels so weird. When was the last time she laughed like this?
"Oh, you should've seen your own face!" Even if it was pretend indignation, he does it so well. "You're making it sound so tempting."
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"What's so funny?" He demanded, his voice strained from keeping his own mirth bottled in his gut while he grappled with his facial muscles, trying to wrestle the grin off of his lips and failing. "I'll do it, you know! I'll eat it all. I'll eat all your crab, right over there, and force you to get a sun tan if you don't want to go hungry."
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"Please, do you really think I could get tan?" It's true that Alice looks so pale that one could mistake her for a corpse if she were to just lie down on the sand and not move.. "Don't you know the real reason I'm carrying around this parasol? If I were to go without, the sun would turn me into a pile of ash. Do you wish to be responsible for that?"