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

[she tugs on her hair in frustration and makes agitated growling sounds. this goes on for a few seconds before she finally finds her chill.] Since I can't exactly stay here, fine. I'll go with you.

[at least she can pretend she has a choice in the matter. she starts walking, expecting him to follow her or at least point her in a decent direction, muttering all the while.] You save one planet, and suddenly you have to help everyone...

( and follow he does indeed, though he keeps behind. Brother is less cautious, trotting beside Peridot with unfettered and undisguised curiosity. this strange, walking and talking rock smelling creature was very interesting magic, after all. and seemed little afraid of him, too. )

Frustrating, I'm sure.

( his tone is absolutely level, it sounds perfectly like he's agreeing, even though he's more or less sarcastic. sarcasm is a hard note to hit heartless. )

Convenient to already have practice in. Not many recruits can say that, ah... did you have a name?

( because all he knows rn is that it isn't Pearl. )

That seems like a poor recruitment process- not even taking in people who have actual experience. [that sounds ridiculous and stupid, and it's no wonder she's here. they clearly do recognize her talents.] And, of course I have a name. It's Peridot.

[the indignance of the last is accompanied by a slight fluster- it's not really her name. it's a designation, a gem class. only the crystal gems really it as a name.]

Indeed, you should see their training procedures.

( there's some wry bitterness to that that has very little humor and a great deal of resentment. still, chances are he won't elaborate while they're in the midst of a rescue mission, and a dangerous one at that. his distaste for ALASTAIR was well documented, but they could surely discuss it later.

Peridot. he's heard of the stone and has known more than one to go by a gem as a name. he thinks of one in particular, Ruby, with quiet fondness. ) Nice to meet you, Peridot. I'm Graham, and that's Brother.

( the wolf couldn't say hello with words, but he offered the gem a wide puppy grin that seemed practically as good. )

[she grumbles in response, clearly curious, but also not eager to get into it when she's experiencing more rain than she has ever wanted to experience in one night ever and eager to get somewhere else- anywhere else.]

Hi. [she still looks a little hesitant about the wolf. her main exposure to animals has been Earth snakes and bees and... Well, Lion.

In fact, given Lion is the only animal she's seen thus far in the company of a human and there must be some functional purpose for keeping large animals, she's compelled to ask, pointing to the grinning wolf:] Does this animal have teleportation abilities also?

[never mind that he has no context for what she means by "also." it's Peridot. she never cares about these things.]

As much as he shows up in places I'd rather he not, no, not that I'm aware of?

( he finds that to be a bit of an odd question, and the inquisitory tone his comment takes is more or less just his accent. it makes it sound like he's unsure always, though he's actually quite confident his brother is incapable of teleportation.

as for the wolf, he does not note Peridot's uncertainty, or simply does not care to respond to it, trotting beside them both like nothing is amiss. )

Why do you ask?

Then... what's he for?

[she's accustomed to earth to know not everything has a functional purpose, but the idea of a "pet" is still foreign to her. Lion has value beyond companionship, so surely there must be something else to this creature.]

( what was the wolf for? it was a ... peculiar question, and spurred him into silence for a moment. Graham would not agree that the wolf was his pet, either; they were family, as absurd as that sounded to those outside of the situation. )

He has as much a right to exist as the both of us. ( an answer and not, all at the same time. ) Let's focus on getting to the waypoint, shall we?

( with or without further conversation, he'd be good either way. )

But-

[but she wants answers, but she also wants to get out of the rain and away from this madness, so she makes a noise of frustration and just focuses her attention on what lies straight ahead.] Fine.

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wrap on yours maybe?

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