day 117 :: Core Event

[bastionpc]

Who: Everyone who wants to participate
Open: Open
When: Day 117
Where: Prosper Bluff --> Jawson's Bog
What: The PCs go hunting for a core, and get caught up in a dangerous situation
Format: log, action, etc.
Warnings: Some threads will contain triggering material. Those threads will be labeled as such in the headers.


[Some time has passed, and more people have arrived. It seems as though things have been turning around since the last hunt for a core. So when Nathaniel comes to tell everyone that another core has been located, and that they'll need to go get it, his somber attitude might seem a bit strange.]

Alright everyone, I'm getting an energy spike in the general area of Prosper Bluff, so I'm pretty sure a core is there. Unfortunately, I can't get an exact location on it, just a general area, so you're going to have to go down there and root it out yourself. It should be somewhere on the bluff, which will make for an easy recovery, since most monsters stay away from that area.

However, there is a chance that the core might be a bit further East, in Jawson's Bog. If it is, just leave it there. It is not worth risking your lives to go in there to get it.

[Everyone is free to talk to Nathaniel before leaving, if they want, or they can just be on their way. Either way, the NPCs will be waiting for them to return.]




Threadtracking:

Preparation thread
Prosper Bluff
Jawson's Bog
Jawson't Bog part 2
special group goes here

Comments

[yinyangfox]

I'm afraid I can't. My orders were specific. The Core and Kaoru. Foxface doesn't care about himself.

[ The shikigami's jaw clenches, muscles flexing as he looks to Kaoru, resting a hand on the boy's head. That was reassuring, right? ]



The core has to go to the Bastion. Besides...if we run with it, monsters are sure to be attracted away from the others. In that we can at least be helpful and try to assist. But Kaoru I am sorry. I cannot let you go in there. We need to go.

Now.

[ Those unearthly blue eyes narrowed, chest rising and falling in a sigh. ]

You can either run with me, or hold on while I carry you. As soon as we make it to the Bastion, I'll take flight and return here. If nothing else, I promise to bring Tama-chan home.

[individuates]

He may not, but I do.

[his hands curled into fists at his sides, eyes darting toward the bog and back. It was all he could do not to bolt the moment Taisan made it clear he wouldn't be heading back. He couldn't just leave them in there. He couldn't. But Taisan was hardly going to give him the choice - and every second waited was a second wasted.]

Fine. [it was a struggle just keeping his voice under control. God, he felt sick] Fine. All right. I'll go back with you. But the moment we make it back - the moment, you understand?

[freedom_engineer]

[Colin looks at Kaoru, then at Taisan, and he sighs]

Time's up, you two. Get your asses in gear! I'll see what I can do to slow down any pursuit, but without help, I can't make any promises. Especially if you don't get moving!

[Colin turns and looks into the bog, backing up until he's on nice, solid, dry land. He kicks his feet to loosen up and narrows his eyes. This dance isn't his favorite, and typically, he's only done it in concert with his sister. Now, the heat's on, and he's gotta turn the bog against the encroach of an angry horde. Sure, no pressure.]

All right, you vile little beasts... let's dance.

[He starts into a slow, sweeping dance, keeping his blade in hand the whole while. He's plenty confident in himself, but the Forest Suite is one of his least-performed dances in a skill he already barely keeps up on. It'll take a little while for him to find the rhythm... But once he does, he'll be able to direct the plants to attack the angry hordes. IF he can...]

[yinyangfox]

[ The shikigami paused, eyes narrowing before he offered Colin a small, not entirely respectful bow - but better than most got. ]

I wish you the best of luck and will return immediately after seeing the core and Kaoru safe.

Come on, kiddo.

[ He pushed the boy, not unkindly, towards the Bastion, before sliding a hand down to grip around his wrist as he took off at a run. ]



Don't drop that damned core or its both our asses, you hear me?

[individuates]

[pulled along by Taisan, Kaoru broke into a run, focussed solely on keeping moving, and keeping the core clutched to his chest with his free hand and not looking back.

He couldn't even fire a comment back at Taisan, he didn't dare - for fear that if he tried to speak he might break down completely. He could only hope the shikigami stayed true to his word and for now, just keep his head down and run]

[bastionpc]

[As Taisan and Kaoru run, the hoard of monsters (mostly Peckers and Squirts, but some Gasfella are mixed in too) run right after them. They will mostly ignore everyone else, unless they get in the way or attack.

As long as Taisan and Kaoru keep running they should be able to avoid most of the monsters, though the Peckers might prove to be a problem.]

[freedom_engineer]

[Well, that's certainly a plus... If he's going to go unmolested, he's got plenty of opportunity to get his steps right. His dance stumbles a couple of times, before he starts to find the rhythm. All the same, he's rather glad to NOT have to engage these things with his blade...

He tries to influence the pincushions to start ignoring the Bastion's residents, in favor of opening fire on the Peckers. Will it work? We'll have to see.]

Here's hoping you guys can get by without my help... I can't do much more than this...

[yinyangfox]

Kaoru, you keep running. You run until you can't run anymore, you hear me? And you run for the Bastion. I'll be here with you!

[ Throwing his arms out to either side of himself, Taisan erupts into flames and takes to the air, a bird once more. Peckers wanted to start shit? He'd give them shit, in all his fiery glory, spiraling in the air, dive-boming the birds, spitting gouts of flame and anything he could do to terrorize them. ]

[individuates]

[a tense nod, his now-free hand moving to help hug the core tighter to himself, feet pounding the ground beneath him. He had to trust in Taisan and his own speed now and not panic, not throw up his shields before he really needed them.

Run now. Freak out later.]