Day 201 [event post]

[bastionpc]

Who: Zahi and everyone who wants to go hunt down the cure
Open: Open
When: 201- onwards
Where: the monument, and then out on the Skyway
What: People in the Bastion are falling sick, and Zahi knows where a cure can be found. Unfortunately, it won't be easy to get to.
Format: action
Warnings: none

[On Day 201, after several people have fallen ill, another meeting is called. This time, however, it is not Nathaniel who has called for everyone. It's Zahi.]

Okay, I know everyone's been worried about the people in the hospital, and it looks like our fears weren't unfounded: some of the people who went on that last trip, they caught something.

I've been watching the symptoms, and I think I know what this is. A long time ago, back before Zayna was born, there was a terrible illness that claimed the lives of many Ura. Everyone who fell sick here, they had the same symptoms as those who caught the disease before.

On the plus side, this means that it can be cured. I know of a clinic, way out in the Terminals, where there should be some medicine stocked. Not only can we cure the sick, but we can give another kind of medicine to those who aren't sick yet, so they won't catch it at all.

The downside is that it's gonna take a while to get there. It'll be at least two days there, and possibly more to track down exactly where the clinic is, and then the same amount of time back. We're looking at a four-day minimum, which means we won't be much help to those who are sick right now. They'll either be dead or getting better by the time we get back.

Then there's the fact that it's really dangerous out there. Zayna and I were out on the Terminals before we came here, and let's just say that there's a reason we went looking for somewhere safer to stay.

If you'd rather stay here, I can understand that. The Bastion is an amazing place, and I wouldn't be surprised if someone here managed to save everyone. But I'm not a fan of putting all my eggs in one basket, so I figured it's worth a shot to go and try to get some of the medicine.

What do you guys think?

Comments

[amourtician]

[Jay shrugs. He's not scared of the plague, because lately he's not been very scared of death. The loss of Mogila (and his world) has made him numb and replaced all his existential dread and fear of death with a longing for the end.]

Very well. I'll drop by the hospital and see what we can set up.

[unwrittenformula]

[If it weren't for AZ falling victim to the plague as so many others already had, N probably wouldn't have even been out in this group. He is getting better about that whole "interaction" thing with people who aren't directly connected to the Pokemon world, as his presence there at all proves to anyone who has known him for any length of time.

Jay is not a familiar face at all, but hearing him talk of attempts to create a cure on the home font while others go searching for one does get his attention. He approaches almost silently, a very large black and red furred fox-like creature standing next to him.]

My specialty is mathematics and formula, but I could lend a hand if you need it. Me and my friends wouldn't be much help out on that mission, I don't think.

[amourtician]

[Jay gives the fox-thing an alarmed look, but decides to concentrate on N instead.]

Well. If you can follow instructions, handle glassware and wash your hands thoroughly, I could have a use for you, dearest.

[unwrittenformula]

[Zoroark seems pretty chill, all things considered. The two share a look that might be seen as some sort of silent communication, but afterwards N nods assuredly to Jay.]

I can.

[He looks to Zoroark a second time, speaking aloud.]

Hilda will probably want to try and help in the hospital as well. Keep an eye on the daycare and see if Red or Calem can assist you, alright?

Zour...

[The fox gave a nod then, turning and dropping down to all fours to run off in the direction of the old looking two story house down at the southern end of the Bastion.]

[amourtician]

[Jay watches the fox with relief. What the hell is it? A spirit? He suppresses a shudder.]

Very well, darling. I think I shall head to the hospital and see if I can't appropriate a supplies closet as laboratory space ...

[unwrittenformula]

[The reaction makes N quirk an eyebrow, but he says nothing about it. Pokemon aren't familiar to every world, and not everyone is going to take to them well. Especially ones like Zoroark, who look far more threatening at first glance than say the pre-evolved form of Zoura or other more "cute" looking Pokemon.]

I'll meet you there, then.

[He should probably alert Hilda as to where he's going to be.]

[amourtician]

[Sorry, N. Zoroark looks like a lesser nature spirit and Jay's never been altogether comfortable with immortals, even if some of them would gladly count him among their numbers.]

[He presses a hand to his heart and bows to N. The bow is shallow, the appropriate depth for someone Jay acknowledges as an equal.]

Thank you, darling. Your help really is appreciated!

[unwrittenformula]

[Let him teach you the ways of Pokemon, Jay.

Later.

When people aren't dying.]

You're... welcome.

[Also how does I social.

In any case, he's going to go off to go check on Hilda, and will meet with Jay later.]