Day 151

[bastionmods]

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.]

Comments

[astras]

It's all right, really! I don't mind listening. If you need to talk about it, then it's good to get it out .. right?

[ She could stand to learn a bit of that. What a hypocrite. ]

Besides, I wanted to help. I'm happy to be able to do that.

[fuckthemancers]

Yes, that is true...

[That actually makes him think of something, and he straightens his posture with his hands (and hammer) on his lap.]

What about yourself, then?

[astras]

[ She quiets and stares at him for a few moments. ]

... What about me?

[fuckthemancers]

Is there anything you want to share with a stranger? I know as strange as a situation as this is for myself, at least I'm native to these lands.

[astras]

[ Well ... ]

... [ She looks away. ]

There is ... somebody from home that I miss a lot, too. Several somebodies, but one in particular that I miss the most.

[fuckthemancers]

That's a feeling I believe many of us know well here.

If I may ask.. family or friend?

[astras]

A friend ... a ... a boyfriend.

[fuckthemancers]

...I see. If it helps in any way possible, then my fiance isn't at the Bastion either.

Are- you a person who has any faith in prayer, by chance?

[astras]

Prayer? It's something I'm willing to try ...

[ It might help her feel better, if anything. ]

[fuckthemancers]

Well, if you would ever want to, I often pray to the Pantheon at the shrine myself. As far as I'm concerned, the Festival was simply proof that they're still present in our lives.

If you're uncertain about doing so yourself, I wouldn't mind just including them in my own prayers.

[astras]

If you would be willing to show me the right way to pray to them, then I would like to try it myself .. I think it would be good for me to do.

[ She doesn't know if there's really any proper way to pray, and she doesn't know this place's gods very well. Zulf would be the authority to go to for this. ]

[fuckthemancers]

I'll be more than happy to show you. If you have any questions about the Pantheon at all, I'll answer what I can.

I've already agreed with Seimei to try and write down all I know about Caelondia and the Terminals, and our gods are part of that.

[astras]

I'll be sure to ask you if I have any questions, then!

[ She smiles, seemingly a little happier about the idea. Polka couldn't rightfully say she was that religious of a person, but prayer sometimes helped. ]

Would those writings be available for me to read, too? If I'm going to be praying to the gods of this place, I feel like I should know more about them first.

[fuckthemancers]

Well, you'd certainly have to ask Seimei first since it will be his house and library I shall be using. Still, I have nothing against it myself. Spreading knowledge is something I've always tried to do.

[To combat the ignorance about the Ura in the wake of the War, mainly, but..]

The priestess here gave you some basics about the Gods, didn't she?

[astras]

Basics, yes ... and you told me a little more at the Festival, remember? Though it was a lovely story about Jevel.

[fuckthemancers]

Yes, I recall that. I also told the story of his birth and how he helped retrieve the Lorn Mother's heart. I don't believe you were there for that one, however.

[astras]

I don't remember it, so I must not have been there ...

I would love to hear it sometime, though, if you're willing to tell it? I really enjoyed the stories you told when I was there.

[fuckthemancers]

I'm glad that they were so well received. I tried to tell some of the more... generally acceptable ones. Some tales I know can be somewhat dark and I didn't want to sour the mood of the festival.

If you'd like, I could tell you the creation tale while I finish the fence.

[astras]

That was nice of you ... though it's only to be expected that not every tale is lighter in nature. There are a lot of stories out there that originated from darker ones.

[ She smiles and stands there happily, still holding what wood she still had to help him with. ]

I would very much enjoy that, thank you!

[fuckthemancers]

Very well then. It starts out like this..

[And he starts to tell the Pantheon creation tale, pausing now and then to fiddle with the fence when it's particularly difficult.]

[astras]

[ Polka listens attentively, helping with what she can as he talks and she listens. She wants to applaud the story at the end, but she's still got wood in her hands. ]

You really have a gift for storytelling, sir!

[fuckthemancers]

Thank you for the praise, although I'm certain there are those far more talented than I when it comes to tales. I'm simply a speaker, so I've gotten used to talking for some time.

[astras]

That may be, but you're definitely one of the most gifted storytellers I've ever met.

[ Here Zulf, she'll give you a happy and completely sincere smile. She means it! ]

[fuckthemancers]

...Thank you. Such a compliment helps to soothe a bit of the more recent events.

[astras]

I'm sorry things have been hard ... but I'm glad I can help you feel better, Sir.