EVENT ★ WELCOME TO PERDITION'S REST

[futurologists]

ARRIVAL Recruits leave Oska at midday, with about 10 minutes of final warning given from over jewelcomms. Then the white mist rises as rifts open, and Oska is left behind. When they arrive in the new world, they’ll find themselves aboard a train, specifically seated in the coach traveling compartments. The other passengers -- humanoids with muted skin tones and bright eyes -- have already been notified of their arrival, so although there will be a good deal of curious staring, particularly from children, no one is going to be very alarmed at the strange, eclectic assortment of aliens that suddenly show up on board. It seems that, for once, recruits will enjoy a peaceful arrival. The dusty scenery flashes by placidly outside the windows, the rumble of wheels is constant and soothing, and there’s even a snack cart that makes its way around (the snacks aren’t free, though -- recruits are provided a modest sum of Qorral currency, and the locals are already interested in getting in on it). BAD COMPANY The first sign of trouble appears about two hours after arrival when there’s a faint BOOM and each of the train cars gives a little shudder. That would be the rear train car’s back wall being blown open. The other passengers know exactly what this means, and some lock themselves into traveling compartments while others haul out previously put away shotguns and pistols, ready to do what needs doing. And what needs doing is to fend off the troupe of bandits that have decided that this train looks ripe for the plucking. They board from the gaping hole they blew in the last car and begin shooting their way up the length of the train, robbing as they go, but they also circle out on their horses (mechanical and only vaguely horse-shaped four-legged contraptions that easily keep pace with the train) to provide an armed and unfriendly escort. They’ll shoot through the windows if anyone looks like a troublemaker, and are old hands at ducking to the other side of their horses to use them as cover from any return fire. The conductor and all present passengers would really appreciate a hand from any recruits who feel like stepping up. Those not quite ready to engage in a shootout can always keep the civilians locked into the compartments company. They, especially the children, might need some calming words (and the sage advice to keep away from the windows, and stop making faces at the bandits). The bandits put up a pretty good fight, but will eventually be driven away (hopefully without having snagged too many ill-gotten goods from the hardworking citizens of Perdition’s Rest), and peace falls back over the train. The passengers will be a bit frazzled afterward, though, and no one can quite ignore that whistling sound caused by the missing back wall of the final train car. It’s a long two more hours before they reach their destination. WELCOME TO PERDITION’S REST A dusty wooden sign swings on rusted hinges overhead as the train pulls into the station: PERDITION'S REST. The engine finally stills with one puff of smoke, and as the passengers begin to disembark, recruits will find a small group awaits them. The Mayor, his aide, and the sheriff are gathered just outside the train station, and once everyone is more or less off the train and conveniently gathered, the Mayor will clear his throat for attention. "I'm guessing y'all had a long ride here, didn't you?" He addresses the crowd calmly, with the kind of voice that doesn't need to be raised much to be heard. "Heard about them bandits.They ain’t gonna trouble you here in town, but best mind your wanderin’. I'm Mayor Mordecai Jones, and Perdition's Rest welcomes your company. You'll find our businesses hospitable and our services ready. We're a quiet place, keep mostly to ourselves and don't bother none. You'll do just fine here if you abide that." The aide waits quietly as the Mayor speaks, while the sheriff eyes the gathered bunch with a resigned wariness. She, and a few other locals who would be willing to speak up if asked, are of the opinion that they've gotten by just fine for 30 years without anyone's help, and they don't figure they need it now. But they'll tolerate the meddling, so long as everyone plays nice. Mayor Jones's speech draws to a close with a last note that trouble can be brought to him or to Sheriff Rosamund Holladay, and he, his aide, and Sheriff Holladay break the meeting without further ceremony and head away. Welcome to Perdition's Rest. It's recommended that you look around a little, familiarize yourself with the place, and find lodgings. It's going to be home for a while. OOC NOTES Welcome to Mission: Perdition's Rest! This mission will last for around three months, currently slated to end in mid-December. Depending on developments, this schedule is subject to change at our discretion. You can view the dossier here, which contains information that is ICly known to all characters, no matter their arrival time. You can find locations here. Please direct all questions pertaining to the mission to the dossier page to keep questions and responses in one place for easy player reference. General game questions should be directed to the FAQ. The Bounty Board will be updated this weekend, so keep an eye out! Remember you can also request bounty missions or submit player plots at any time.

Comments

[daimeinashi]

[Does he have any more techniques /womanlaughingwithsalad.jpg]

I have a variety of different techniques, but I would rather not waste my supplies on displaying them here.

[A beat. Well, he supposes he can show Sabo something really simple. He closes his eyes and holds up two fingers under his chin in a seal, focusing his chakra on the soles of his feet until a tiny blue "shockwave" appears under them and just as quickly disappears, then--

Places one foot straight on the wall, then the other, and walks right on up the vertical wall and up onto the ceiling, where he then hangs, upside down.]

Will this suffice?

[ryusoken]

[He's pretty dazed at looking at Sai's moves. First the finger movements, then seeing the small blue lightning-like bolts coming from the raven haired man. He materializes his fire hand back into a human hand and holds it over his forehead to witness the ceiling walk. Like whoa.. he knows he can't do that even with Ryusoken or the Mera mera powers.]

It's still pretty amazing though. This already impressed me enough.

You really are one cool ninja. [He applauds. It was like he was watching a performance of some sorts!!]

[daimeinashi]

[Has anyone told u ur v. easily impressed, bro.]

If you say so.

[That was some weaksauce shit in his opinion but w/e. This might be to his advantage in the long run, anyway. Sai turns around on said roof and walks back down the wall before his feet touch down on solid ground again and he defocuses his chakra from where it was concentrated at the soles of his feet.]

[ryusoken]

[Not that easily impressed.. but hey a shinobi encounter and seeing him do anything is rare by his standards.]

Wanna come along with me then? I still need to figure out new clothing and maybe find Luffy along the way... [He was planning on meeting up with him, but alas he wandered off..]

[daimeinashi]

[You know what's weird? Getting asked questions about what he wants, even for something as inconsequential as this. Sai looks distant for a brief moment before he nods.]

The one with the straw hat, correct? I met him on the train. I can assist you with locating him, although I do not particularly understand the clothing available here.

[ryusoken]

There isn't a need. I'm supposed to be meeting up with him in that store anyway. He's my younger brother after all. [Because doing things like this together isn't that strange is it?? ... Well, shopping for new outfits and what not to be really cool or stand out from the crowd...err blend in. Yes.]

I've never done western clothing myself but it helps to have a second hand anyway. [Or a third.] Plus since you know Luffy... I bet it'll fun. [He says it again pretty casually too, Sai.]

[daimeinashi]

Ah.

[A brother. It's been a long time since his own died, but he remembers.]

I will accompany you, then. I do not know if I will be helpful, but I can try.