MINI-EVENT ★ WELCOME/RESCUE PARTY

[futurologists]

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.

Comments

[prodigism]

I'm uncertain of the numbers, unfortunately. They gave us no clear estimate when we were deployed.

[ Though what Shire proposes isn't too far a stretch to do. Arima isn't so cruel as to leave others behind here. ]

It would be wiser to just continue onward. There's a high risk of getting lost if we diverge from this path. I'm sure the others who were sent out will see to the others. [ But Arima isn't going to stop Shiro from doing his own thing. He's just stating the facts right now and seeing where the other goes with it. ]

[racking]

[ No clear estimate. Shiro doesn't like the sound of that. He doesn't like that anyone who arrived here could be lost in the storm. He looks away from Arima, weighing their options. ]

Are you going to come back out? After you get me to the castle?

[ As long as his safety doesn't come at the price of depleting the amount of people out searching. That seems like an acceptable compromise. ]

[prodigism]

Quite possibly if there's more recruits out there to be found. [ Even Arima can't in good conscious leave people out here to fend for themselves. ]

A sweep of the forest should be done regardless at any rate.