epidemiology | MINI-EVENT ★ WELCOME/RESCUE PARTY

WELCOME/RESCUE PARTY

The temporal insects have all either been squished or hopped into another dimension and all of Oska's inhabitants have gone back to their (relatively) normal selves. However, they didn't leave before chewing through some of the rift magitek, causing the new arrivals to end up in a slightly less safe place than the castle.

The new Audentes recruits are dropped right at the edge of this pocket universe in the untamed forest. It's easy to lose your way in here, and to make it even harder, it's dark and storming. Going off without a buddy or two isn't recommended; you may walk in circles for hours. Meanwhile, a select few recruits receive a frantic message from Dagny begging for their help in locating these members and bringing them safely home, promising a reward in return.

The forest is home to a whole host of unusual creatures, some friendly, some not. While you're avoiding a run-in with them, you'll also have to be careful not to step into the pockets of distorted reality left behind in the temporal insects' wake. Each pocket seems to be from the time before Oska was ALASTAIR's HQ, when it was still just a crumbling universe. The feelings and sensations are vivid; the earthquakes feel very real, as does the falling debris, so watch your head.

When everyone has returned safely to the castle, Dagny will be waiting with the promised rewards. Each established recruit who participated in the rescue and all the newcomers will receive two bracelets, both made of a thin gold chain, and the instructions to give the extra to somebody close to them to tighten their bond.

OOC NOTES

Established recruits are entrusted with diving into the forest and bringing the newbies back to safety. Once they have, everyone is welcome to get situated in Oska until the next mission starts.

Characters aren't required to give their second bracelet away, but those who do (or have their bracelet stolen/lost/found) will find that the moment both bracelets are slipped on, they'll share a significant memory of theirs with the other wearer and vice versa. This is a one-time effect and will not work after the first time, even with different wearers.

Please note again that this log occurs after the temporal bugs have been cleared out. Due to the OOC extension of the previous event as well as this mini-event, the IC time between the bug extermination and the start of the mission has been extended past the 24 hours stated in the dossier to around half a week.

As a reminder, this log is open to newcomers and those who signed up on the OOC post only.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ lbr it wouldn't be much of a match if he did decide to attack... But Dipper doesn't, because he's a sensible person here on a rescue mission. Okay, more like escort. He can't take down monsters on his own, but he can lead the way.

When all turns out well, Dipper steps out from behind the tree in full, climbing out of overgrown brush and muddy puddles. ]

For seeing is totally fine. Wouldn't mind a bit of that, myself.

[ Oh no, he's small. ]

What're you doing all the way out here?

[ A flashlight would be better than his hand, but Shiro's going to make do with what he can. He holds up his palm, casting light over them both as he immediately looks over Dipper's head to make sure there isn't anything else in the underbrush ready to follow him out. ]

Are you okay?

[ Other than a little soggy, he looks fine as far as Shiro can tell. But he'll check anyway. ]

[ Absolutely waterlogged, and somewhat muddy to boot, too—but otherwise okay. It's fine, the weather's been worse before.

As Shiro illuminates the area around them—thick with tall grass and winding trees—Dipper gestures at himself, and then in the direction behind him. ]

I really should've thought about bringing a raincoat, but I'm okay! Are you one of the new guys? We're supposed to lead you back to the castle in Oska.

[ It's too bad no one thought to arm the volunteers with umbrellas. They're going to be so soggy when they get back. ]

I think so. [ If he's been here before, he doesn't remember it. But that's a potential minefield that can wait. ] You know the way back? Or is there someone else with you?

[ This sounds rescue party-esque. Which is comforting. Shiro's hoping no one has sent Dipper out here by himself without a rain jacket or a flashlight. ]

They're not with me– [ Dipper is definitely the only other person present. ] –but the others are... around somewhere, looking for whoever else got dumped in this forest.

[ He doesn't sound worried about it. If worse comes to worse, he does have a way of contacting others. ]

I can lead the way. We just have to be careful about running into any monsters.

Monsters. [ Of course. ] Well, if you know where you're going, I can take care of any monsters we come across.

[ Which might sound like bravado, but it's just Shiro's own knowledge of his abilities. He might not remember what he had been in Galra captivity, but the after effects he's more than familiar with. Monsters won't be a problem. Though in the interest of preparing... ]

You don't happen to know anything about what we might come across?

[ He falls into step next to Dipper, hand held up over both their heads to cast light as far as possible. ]

[ And off they go! The new addition of light is certainly a welcome one; the rain still lends no favors to visibility, but Dipper is able to press forth with more confidence in his steps. At least he can see his feet now. ]

Unfortunately, not specifically... This is the first time we've ever been out here, so who knows what could be next. [ There's a short pause as he frowns. ] But I could tell you about that giant tarantula, and then the walking squid thing that came after that. It was kinda like running into Cthulhu in the woods.

[ So current things to be on the look out for: giant spiders and equally giant squids. Shiro's taking both as motivation to hustle along and get back to the castle, if only because he isn't certain whether or not Dipper's capable of handling himself in combat against presumably enormous squids. ]

I think I could handle a giant tarantula, [ Shiro tells him, though internally he's hoping he doesn't have to. ] And...a squid on legs, I can probably take care of that too.

[ To say nothing of them both being a bit odd. ]

Do you have a weapon?

[ Just checking. ]

[ Impressive as it sounds, a lone man capable of taking on a large monster single handed isn't all that strange anymore. When having superpowers is the norm around these parts, Dipper is inclined to believe him.

As for that question— ]

Uh.

[ He frowns, sheepishly. ]

Not really.

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