thebastion | Day 151

Who: Zia, Zulf + the NPCs Nathaniel, Zanya, Zahi + YOU
Open: Open
When: Day 151
Where: Throughout the Bastion
What: Tension has fallen over the Bastion, and it's time to sort out truth and anger.
Format: Any
Warnings: Drama

A few days ago, some residents of the Bastion might have become aware of a confrontation happening at a certain Ura's humble abode. There was some yelling- although not clear- and the result was a very harried looking Rin Okumura forcibly dragging away resident Mancer Nathaniel. The next couple of days have been quiet, but today... Well, if anyone wants to ask about and see what the deal was, it seems like today is the day.

It seems like Nathaniel has finally quit his own self imposed isolation, if only so that he doesn't starve to death. Apparently anger can only sustain a man for so long. He can be seen storming through the Bastion, a thundercloud practically gathered about him, or at the eating area looking very much like he wants to be left alone.

Zulf has been less of a hermit. Anyone who has seen him since the argument has probably noticed his black eye and sore nose. He seems angry as well, although it's quieter and colder underneath all his civility. More noticeably, he's been hard at work building a few fences near the edges of the Bastion- mostly near his tent but also in other areas as well. They're not the best fences, but they're good enough, hopefully. You can approach him at the shrine, his tent, or anywhere, really... He's as available as he's always been. He might even approach you, just to warn about falling off the edge of the Bastion.

Seriously, this place has needed safety railings for ages now. Who's bright idea was it not to include safety railings? ~~RUCKS...~~

Anyone wandering by the Kitchens today will notice... Damn, that's a lot of yelling. And slamming of things. Should knives be used to chop that hard...? That's right, Rin is in a bad mood and anyone who comes near will immediately know it. The excess swearing is probably a good clue. Unlike the other two, she's unleashing her temper with wild abandon in the sanctity of her kitchen where no one will bug her. Well. Unless YOU bug her...

Of course, these three aren't the only ones noticeable about the Bastion today! It looks like the Ura residents are just coming out of the woodwork.

Anyone who's talked to either of the latest Ura additions knows that Zulf came in with Zia. While not involved with the row from a few days ago, she seems just as worried as Zulf seems angry. It's possible to see her wandering about with her pet Pecker chick. Might see her coming away after a discussion with Zulf, too... Maybe she knows what's going on?

There's also Zanya and her father Zahi who have been apparently a bit more sociable these last few days. There's apparently a subject they're both interested in which they'll approach people about, although they'll do so differently. Zahi will strike up friendly conversation, but Zanya will simply get right to the point: do you have any idea what happened?

Feel free to strike up conversation with any of them, or even try and talk to everyone if you wish.

[ooc: This is your characters chance to investigate just what the drama is all about! In such a small place as the Bastion, it's a bit hard to miss... Feel free to have your characters speculate or gossip with the Ura NPCs about what may have happened or if they caught onto a sliver of what happened (like Zulf and Nathaniel falling off the edge of the Bastion), or for them to go the more direct route by talking to either Nathaniel, Zulf, Rin, or Zia.]

[Long story short is that Rin went to get Venn's journal from Nathaniel. Upon realizing who exactly wanted it, Nathaniel went to confront Zulf. There was an argument on just who and what caused the Calamity... and then Nat punched Zulf in the face, they rolled off the edge of the Bastion, and Rin separated them after they got blown back up.]

[As a reminder! Mod Mandy plays NPC!Nathaniel and NPC!Zahi. Mod Jeni plays NPC!Zanya and Rin. Birdmod James plays Zulf. Helpful player Courtney plays Zia. We'll all get to you on our own individual time, and as soon as possible! Just make sure it's clear in your post who your character is approaching.]

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I ain't like other demons. And there are demons who ain't like other demons. But most of 'em? Would rather rip your face off than have a conversation.

I think- Rin might've told me that before. But I'd rather judge for myself if I ever met one.

You're probably better off not meetin' another one, really.

[She of course has no idea that Roxas is capable of fighting well enough on his own]

There's one named Night here, but she works for the Order like I did. One'a those exceptions I was talkin' about.

I dunno. Sometimes even people who wanna rip your face off at first don't turn out to be so bad.

[Here's looking at you, Vanitas.]

I'unno, all the demons that wanna do that to me usually try to go through with that threat.

The guy who had a problem with my face kind of- didn't know anything else.

He still didn't like me, but it's been a while since he actually tried to kill me.

... he's not here, is he?

[They really don't need that.]

No, he's not. You'd... definitely know if he was.

... oh. Well. Good. There's enough shit goin' on without people wantin' to fight.

...yeah. I guess there is.

Anyway... thanks for talkin' to me, I guess. Still not happy but I don't feel like ruinin' things anymore.

Ah- Good. I'm glad I could help a little.

If you're hungry, there's a few things I didn't burn.

Sure. You're probably still a better cook angry than I am.

Heh. I think I'm a better cook than most people here.

I meant even when you're burning stuff.

The other Rin showed me a couple things anyway.

Did he?

[She has to wonder sometimes, just how alike she and this other version of her were.]

I haven't really thought about teachin' anyone here... I do get some help in the kitchen sometimes, though.

There were a lot of people in Vatheon who were pretty bad at cooking. I- guess he figured we needed it.

I just can't imagine anyone trustin' me enough to actually let me teach them somethin'.

...why wouldn't we? I mean, you really know what you're doing.

That doesn't mean I know a thing about teachin'. That's Yuki's thing...

Doesn't it just mean explaining stuff and answering questions if people have 'em?

[Roxas is used to Axel as a teacher. Just think about that for a second.]

I guess. ... was he any good at it? The... teachin' part, I mean.

Yeah. I learned a few things.

Oh. Well. That's good!

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