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TEST DRIVE #10

TEST DRIVE #10


CONTENT WARNINGS: nudity, animal mutation.

▶ 001. ARRIVAL / CAFETERIA. (KYOTO BASE)

It happens in the blink of an eye, a dash of time – you're taken from where you were. What you were doing... it isn't important anymore, and slowly, you give up the desire of your normal life. When you awaken, figures are looking down on you from a surgical table.

"Yeah, this one will do. Let's take them to the rest." That's all you see before losing consciousness again, only to wake up in a pod with many others.

"Your questions will be answered soon enough, as I'm sure you will have many," a female, robotic voice says.

Just then, you regain consciousness in a pool of stasis liquid along with many others. You realize you are underground. Your new life is about to begin... whether you like it or not.


When the pool mostly drains of its liquid, each new Outsider will find themselves in what appears to be a large pool of some sort; they are underground. The base in Kyoto isn’t fully equipped with individual pods, and so the newly arrived will find themselves in a tangle of limbs, or depending on when they wake, utterly alone in this vast space. While normally they arrive in their undergarments, there is a chance that they could arrive totally nude due to lack of resources in Kyoto. Those who are not nude, however, may find themselves in whatever undergarments LILITH could provide for them at the time. Maybe it's something basic and simple like whitey tighties, or something saucy like a lingerie set; maybe matching Hello Kitty bra and panties. When they fully regain their bearings, they will be ushered into the medical bay space right across from the stasis pool, in which several grey LILITH-issued yukata will be prepared for them.

If a character has any accessibility needs, they will be found here. It's about then they will feel a sharp pain at the back of their eyes, almost like there’s a foreign body lodged in their head. This pain will subside quickly as their body adapts to the changes, but there will always be a sensation of something being not quite right, that their bodies have been changed forever. They would be correct in thinking that. In the stasis pool, all Outsiders have been surgically fitted with ocular and brain implants that will enable them to communicate with LILITH and the rest of the crew, as well as providing them the information they require. Almost like a computer screen has been loaded into their brains, they will see a loading screen as the implant completes its download. A questionnaire will then pop up, waiting for their answer. A voice, robotic and feminine, will also read along in their brain for them.


█ █ █ LOADING COMPLETE … BEGIN ORIENTATION …


Name:
Username:
Civilian Identity:
Age:
Species:
Origin:
Blood Type:
Syndata File:

What is a memory you cherish, and why?




Outsiders will receive a quick brief about their situation: they will be told that the year is 2279 and they have been taken to Neo Tokyo, one of the last bastions of mankind in a world terrorized by various Kaiju and monsters. Only a third of the population remains, and LILITH has gathered talented people from other dimensions here as a last ditch effort to save humanity. Outsiders are free to continue asking LILITH questions through their implant, but there’s no guarantee that they will provide them with a straight answer …

Outsiders will also notice an implant in their dominant wrist. This implant has a barcode in it that will enable them to purchase goods from the local stores in Neo Tokyo. They will receive a starting balance of 15,000 KRYPTOS (about USD 100), which is barely enough for a few good meals, groceries, and supplies. They can view their current balance through a hologram window projected by their ocular implant.

The mess hall at this base is on the surface level, not underground, and while it's larger, it does have a lot of empty space that still needs to be filled. The kitchen can be seen and one or two robots are busy stirring pots and preparing the dishes. The current offerings are deep-fried sand crocodiles, skewers made from various healthy and protein-packed bugs from the desert, and a stew that seems to have chunks and tendons of a mystery kaiju. Additionally, as only so much robotic staff could be brought over at a time and most are being used to rebuild parts of this base and the one in Tokyo, Outsiders will also be encouraged to make their own meals. The recipes will all be made available on their oculars, but considering these meats come from various sources, they’re not all guaranteed to be tasty.

With SYNTHIA repaired now, she is happy to chime in.

Hello, my children. I have missed you all terribly. :) Have you been drinking your water?


▶ 002. HOTEL REVIEWS

Months prior, the main Neo Tokyo base was attacked by a kaiju named Imugi and left the base in shambles. Since then, the base has been under construction and the LILTH rebuilding crew is still working to finish repairs. Despite the attack, much of the city remained undamaged as the base took the brunt of it. Progress is being made, but there is no definite date on when repairs will be completed.

New and veteran Outsiders are free to return to the Neo Tokyo base as any remnants of rift energy have been cleared. They will find the base in various states of repair: the overall framework is completed and some areas may be up and running again, but there is still plenty of work to be done. The construction staff apologizes for the delays. They expected to be finished by the time everyone returned, but you know how these things go, right? Shipments get delayed, bad weather happens, there's a shortage of supplies, and before you know it, you're weeks behind.

Outsiders are welcome to try and settle back in base if they so please, but they may find many comforts lacking. Running water and electricity aren't reliable and much of the base is drafty, dusty, and noisy from construction. These are not adequate accommodations, so LILITH takes steps to secure temporary housing. Unfortunately, given the large number of Outsiders, LILITH is unable to procure a single place large enough to take them all in. Instead, Outsiders will find themselves with vouchers for various hotels across Neo Tokyo.

These hotels range from luxurious 5-star hotels with scenic views of the cityscape, to capsule hotels with shared baths. Most will find themselves in business hotels. The rooms are simple and cramped, but it should be fine for one person. Others may find themselves in more… creative establishments. These rooms are often spacious with plenty of room for two people to share comfortably, and the rooms often have specific themes and come with special entertainment packages — in other words: Love hotels. They're love hotels with all sorts of themes and characters. LILITH isn't very considerate when they book things like this.

For those who aren't satisfied with their free hotels or the main base, they can also go back to Kyoto's base through warp portals. However, LILITH personnel will remind them that continuous warping will result in travel sickness like nausea, headaches, dizziness, and problems with spacial and temporal awareness. For those who want to pick up work in Tokyo, help repair the base, or carry out some simple missions, this might not be the best option unless Outsiders have another way of travel (say, a Gundam for example. You know who you are.)




▶ 003. MAID FOR TROUBLE .

Over the course of the year, the present Outsiders' services have been noticed, especially with the terror of the Imugi finally taken care of. South Korea is particularly enthused over its defeat, and much trust has been regained from this. There has even been discussions of reopening its borders and permitting Outsiders to freely enter through the dataportal. Other countries have also looked upon this and the Outsiders' track record of harrowing missions with kaiju that genuinely seem more and more evolved, whether it be the one fought in Transylvania, or the recent one in Egypt. Outsiders will find that LILITH as an entity seems even more well-respected on the streets, and word of mouth has caused various trends to become increasingly popular as a result of each Outsiders' contributions. Perhaps these are the saviors of this Earth, and some Outsiders may be viewed as angels sent by the gods, or maybe just a celebrity.

While the Outsiders were gone, some of the local businesses close to the base have changed. Maybe their favorite curry restaurant has moved to another location to avoid the high risk of attacks, or maybe it's just hard to pay the rent in such an expensive area. A small cafe popular with LILITH workers is struggling to make ends meet and has reached out for help. Since the Outsiders are like local celebrities, if they could come help out for a promotional event, they could make enough money to support themselves for a while. Should the Outsiders agree to help them, they might find that they've signed up for more than just serving drinks for a day, something a little more glamorous, but still... maid for them.

The cafe is pulling out all of the stops. They'll give the Outsiders cat ears, maid outfits, butler uniforms, and all sorts of costumes for them to wear while serving customers. They'll also experiment with other themes like asking the Outsiders to act like different tropes. Are you a tsundere? Or a kuudere? Please, try! They're depending on you! Let these small businesses thrive by being the best maid or butler host you can be! As thanks for their support, the cafe will gift the Outsiders with a free dress upgrade for their most popular costume. May is the season for maids so everyone will receive a free maid or butler uniform.

Meanwhile, the city itself will be full of several people still excited by the last spurts of spring. Maybe it’s due to the bouts of odd weather caused by the prior kaiju attacks, but a lot of seasonal flowers and such that exist around the cities are still in full bloom alongside some early sprouts. However, no one can deny they’ve gotten a lot of artificial help. There are many opportunities for everyone to take a breather beneath the flowers and indulge in all the festivities that Neo Tokyo has to offer. All the major parks in the city have their own food stalls beneath canopies of wisteria, and even some early hydrangeas.

Maybe this is a show of the soon-to-be rainy season. Don’t forget your umbrellas!



▶ 004. RIFT EXPLORATION - OCEAN

During their venture in Egypt, the researchers have worked tirelessly in order to solve some of the mysteries pertaining to rifts and their correlation to the rift at the base of Mt. Fuji (see also: EVENT: KAIJU FIGHT #6.) From their studies, they were able to better pinpoint where potential rifts could be opening up. This is a huge discovery, if accurate, and so they would love to put it to the test. The sensitivity of these new sensors are strong enough to detect rifts that could appear deep within the oceans, rifts that are thought to open and close at times without anyone knowing due to their depth. As a result, they are prompting Outsiders to help assist in this process by checking out the newest area with a concentration of similar rift-like energy.

They need help in two areas: Tokyo Bay and Mt. Fuji.

For those interested in helping in Tokyo Bay, they will each be provided an Ocean Gem in order for them to better assess the situation at sea. Similar to the first experience, people will find that it transforms their bodies to be better suited at sea, which would help in navigating the environment as well as any instances of combat. For Outsiders who get a better grip on how to use the gem, the deeper they dive, they will find more mutated fish and other creatures. While the bay has always been polluted by humanity and from the remnants of kaijus themselves, they will see that a lot of these strange transformations mirror those of creatures on land who have extended rift exposure. All ocean life will be transformed, or even merged into others.

Some of the warped creatures found will be:
- Octopus, in which their tentacles act as stingers. If stung, it gives a numbing effect and may cause hallucinations.
- Angler fish that have merged with whales. These creatures will be extremely large and are marked as being particularly dangerous. Considering their razor sharp teeth, it’s advised to avoid them, if just to save time away from their actual objective.

For the Outsiders who do spend hours at sea, they will be able to make out a few important points from this: they will see flickers of what appears to be a rift forming, and will be able to report back these findings. Beyond these flickers of the rift, for those who aren’t deterred by fear or paranoia, they might see a glimpse into the rifts that appear to be of sky, or even trees. Some may also find strange wildlife that don’t look like they belong in the ocean, but due to the rift's effects, they almost seem like indefinable lumps. These can be submitted back for research, as well as any other relevant specimens found at sea.

▶ 005. RIFT EXPLORATION - NEO TOKYO.

Back at Mt. Fuji, they need help from Outsiders in furthering their research on the effects of rifts, and also on its potential cures. Currently, they do know the following facts:

- Rift poisoning can happen from just extended exposure to being around a rift. The body reacts to the rift's energy on all levels.
- There are several known symptoms of being rift poisoned including: nausea, vertigo, loss of control/increased impulsivity, aggression, and even lapses in memory.
- Extended rift exposure, depending entirely on proximity and energy levels of rift, or even some correlations to the kaiju that come from them, may cause transformations in one's genetic makeup.

While the latter is obviously far too risky to pursue any real research at present, they are asking for those who have helped to research these rifts to come and stop by, especially if they have exhibited any of the symptoms of rift poisoning. If so, they will be asked to fill out a survey to discuss their findings.

SURVEY QUESTION:
How likely would you say it is that you would attack a teammate? (1 very likely, I’ve done this before to 10, I would never and have never).
How is your impulse control?
Have you ever gambled? How likely is it that you would?
Have you ever had a taste for blood?
Have you ever forgotten something important?

AI-generated questions created by SYNTHIA.


Outsiders will be encouraged to share their responses, and some may even be uploaded to a shared portfolio. They didn’t say it would be anonymous, did they? Oops. Hopefully you didn't say something that you didn't want someone else to see. Additionally, the questions could also differ from Outsider to Outsider, and could even be extremely pointed and specific.

For those who actually are willing to try the clinical trial medicines, they will find themselves under several potential side effects that are still being ironed out, including increased and uncontrollable hunger, being overly friendly to combat the desire for aggression, and even relaxing the muscles to a point where their bodies can suddenly give out. Researchers will advise people to help Outsiders who may look like they need that extra hand!

Those who assist in this research will be asked to camp near Mt. Fuji for the duration of these trials. They will be provided camper vans and any other equipment needed for their comfort.




▶ 006. AFTERWORD.

Welcome to our 10th TDM! All TDM threads are game canon and characters who don't app will be glitched out of this world. As the TDM will act as the event, existing characters are heavily encouraged to participate. Please use this format for top levels: CHARACTER | CANON | CURRENT / NEW CHARACTER.

There are currently 12 available player slots. New players are welcome to use this TDM to get samples for APPLICATIONS when they open.

Use the code provided in the ARRIVAL prompt if you'd like to participate in the ice breaker, and place it in your top level along with your other prompts. Anything such as civilian name or username can be marked as UNDECIDED if you're unsure of what you'd like your character to have for now. Though it says 'Orientation', existing characters can still participate in the ice-breaker. Current Outsiders will have their Syndata files accessible for all to see. New characters will not have a Syndata profile but players can write a short blurb about the character for this.

Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 points each and will count towards May AC.


TDM #10 BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)
1. ARRIVAL PROMPT (KYOTO): Newcomers arrive with ocular and brain implants, and are given a breakdown of the premise with an icebreaker orientation to complete. They arrive in the Kyoto base in a communal stasis pool which is underground. The Neo Tokyo base can be visited, but it is still under construction from being damaged by a kaiju attack back in February.
2. HOTEL REVIEWS Outsiders are free to travel to Neo Tokyo and can return to the main base. There is no definite date on when repairs will be completed, but Outsiders can stay there if they so choose. Due to the poor accommodations, LILITH provides Outsiders with vouchers for temporary housing until the Tokyo base is completed. Outsiders are able to stay in various hotels that range from 5-star ones to love hotels. Those who want to remain in the Kyoto base may need to deal with side effects from constant warping for travel. Outsiders with other means of travel, such as Gundams, can avoid these effects.
3. MAID FOR TROUBLE: With the Imugi's defeat, relations with South Korea have improved and discussions are underway regarding the reopening of its borders. The Outsiders' recent exploits have gained global recognition, resulting in a more favorable reputation for both the Outsiders and LILITH. The attack on the base has impacted multiple small businesses around it, and business owners are requesting the Outsiders' help to raise more money through promotional events. Outsiders will be encouraged to dress up as a maid or butler to serve customers.
4. RIFT EXPLORATION - OCEAN: Researchers have made a breakthrough in pinpointing where potential rifts may occur. Outsiders are tasked with exploring parts of Tokyo Bay with a concentration of rift-like energy and are given an ocean gem to help navigate the waters. Outsiders will find various mutated ocean life as well as flickers of a rift, in which they can glimpse a scenery (such as the sky or trees) or wildlife that don't belong in the ocean. Outsiders are encouraged to bring back any findings or specimens for further research.
5. RIFT EXPLORATION - NEO TOKYO: Researchers on Mt. Fuji are looking into studying rift effects and developing potential cures. Outsiders who have helped to research rifts and experienced rift poisoning will be given a survey to fill out and are encouraged to share their responses. Those who are willing to give the trial medicines a try may suffer from some side effects, such as increased hunger or being overly friendly, and will be asked to camp near Mt. Fuji for the duration of the trials.
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kaizou: (zzz make ex-girlfriends confused)

@FutureTerror

[personal profile] kaizou 2025-05-01 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
HOLD ON I NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE KAIJU HOTEL

DID THEY MAKE SOME KIND OF THING OF ME

WHERE CAN I GET IT

I WANT THE GODZILLA ONE TOO

I WANT TO LEAVE IT OUTSIDE HIS ROOM

WAIT HE CAN SEE THIS

TELL ME ANYWAY BUT IN PRIVATE
makesascene: (Haha/WELL/nerves)

[personal profile] makesascene 2025-05-01 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
Enjoy your freedom, run free, until the 9 to 5 gets you. [He manages to not say 'the human 9 to 5', just barely.]

Well, that's good. Yeah- equality. [Why is he talking himself into this.] Is it hard to find work around here? Asking for a friend, who needs money and wants to keep his dignity.

That friend is me.
30storieshigh: (you're being judged by a dinosaur)

@gojira

[personal profile] 30storieshigh 2025-05-01 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
😑
Perhaps recognition should be given to such clear yet childish attempt to goad another into confrontation whilst illustrating them as maddened aggressor 👏.

One would have given expectations to more maturity from one who's date of hatching draws near, yet the wise would not expect much from one who's taste in mate is rather poultry 🐔📐.
Edited 2025-05-01 05:24 (UTC)
soft_shelled: (346)

[personal profile] soft_shelled 2025-05-01 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
[GODDAMMIT LEO.]

She has attempted to kill me multiple times, just because I keep telling her there is more to life than fighting.

[A pause then;]
... And I called her a stupid boat.
makesascene: (Aside/donnie/snarky)

[personal profile] makesascene 2025-05-01 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
Gimme a text if you need a bail out for something especially weird. I've bailed my brothers outta a few things.
tightlipped: (029.)

[personal profile] tightlipped 2025-05-01 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ He's right. Red has ended up in so many situations where he's like, "how the fuck did I get here?"
The offer is very generous; it startles Red a bit. ]


that is kind...
how many brothers???
makesascene: (Donnie/We just hatin')

[personal profile] makesascene 2025-05-01 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
Bro. [There is so much judgment contained in that single word.]

You are... so bad at this. [At what? Yes. Everything.]





...Did you get me involved already by being a dum dum?
makesascene: (Ugh/hand gesture/c'mon)

[personal profile] makesascene 2025-05-01 03:18 am (UTC)(link)
If you're regularly being dragged into stuff, seems like it'd be fair to give you an out. I've gotten myself into stupider things by being a loud mouth, so I can use my powers for good.

Three. One of them is here already, my twin.
soft_shelled: (077)

[personal profile] soft_shelled 2025-05-01 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
[GASP AND SHOCK, wow Leo don't read him for filth.]

... No? I mean, she knows about you because I have mentioned you before. But so do a few other people here do too.

[Noooot going to tell Leo that Kaga knows about him BEING A STUPID AND SACRIFICING HIMSELF. Nope.]
tightlipped: (023.)

( TEXT. ) @MISSINGNO

[personal profile] tightlipped 2025-05-01 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
🥂👏🍾 ✨ 🏆 🎊congratulations on your engagement🥂👏🍾 ✨ 🏆 🎊...

[ Out of all that, this is the thing he takes away from the whole post. ]
makesascene: (Argumentative/c'mon dude!/grump)

[personal profile] makesascene 2025-05-01 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
Okay, so, I'll have a rep here based on what you've been telling people. [He pauses.] What have you been telling people?
makesascene: (SIGH/eye roll/BORED)

@ Neon Leon

[personal profile] makesascene 2025-05-01 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
For making me read this, I support godzilla.

tl;dr
tightlipped: (001.)

[personal profile] tightlipped 2025-05-01 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
sorry...

[ WHY IS HE SAYING SORRY ABOUT THIS.. ]
makesascene: (Glance/stare/wary)

[personal profile] makesascene 2025-05-01 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
is this sorry cause you met Donnie already oooorrrr-?
tightlipped: (121.)

[personal profile] tightlipped 2025-05-01 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
being so tethered to other people can prevent you from pursuing your dreams...
it can hold you back...


[ Which is why he runs away all the time. ]
makesascene: (Uh/disbelief/disapproval/bitch u nasty)

[personal profile] makesascene 2025-05-01 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
ooooh, you're definitely an only child.

Yeah, my bros and I always go on adventures. So, we're good.
followyourstar: (08)

@durante

[personal profile] followyourstar 2025-05-01 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
There's a lot to take in here.

I think I'll stick with boring.
tightlipped: (068.)

[personal profile] tightlipped 2025-05-01 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ Damn right he is. ]

what if you all have different goals in life???
will you always follow them until the end???
makesascene: (Reasoning/Gestures/Talking)

[personal profile] makesascene 2025-05-01 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
Trust me, our futures are pretty entwined. Not like we have anywhere to go.

[They are giant turtles and have no human kind of future, hurrah!]
soft_shelled: (031)

[personal profile] soft_shelled 2025-05-01 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
Nothing more than what is in your profile? [This is true... ish.] That you're my brother, my twin, and the leader. And your name.
intertwinedfates: dork happy talk blush (249)

@Destiny

[personal profile] intertwinedfates 2025-05-01 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
nice reviews! and congrats on you and the Doc hooking up for real! I'm gonna be sure to make good use of these when I take Hiyori out to stay somewhere

the kaiju and dark romance ones sound fun, but I think she might object after Brasov. or just faint out of embarrassment

glitter's not really THAT bad in the bath, is it? I thought it'd just lead to you getting it up your ass crack and having sparkly shits for a while! not that gods like me have to worry about that
coordination: (i tend to creep out the bitches)

[personal profile] coordination 2025-05-01 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
Martius City, PLANT.

Do you know where that is?
curingidiocy: (Default)

Dr. Ratio | Honkai: Star Rail | Redemption

[personal profile] curingidiocy 2025-05-01 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
 001. Maids and Butlers. 
  — "I do not dislike performing for a crowd."
[ Unlike the last time maid outfits were involved, there is no implant glitch forcibly putting people into them and making things uncomfortable for everyone. This time, they are being asked nicely to assist a struggling cafe, and honestly, Ratio has no reason to say no. It's the kind of light-hearted activity that would reduce his stress and perhaps further along one of his projects at the same time.

Which project, you ask? Visiting the cafe would make that apparent, as every customer who visits is gifted with a travel pouch filled with a few test-sized self-care products. The little info card included in the pouch indicates that they are products made by Outsiders (read: Ratio himself), intended to fund their research to improve the planet, and currently need feedback from users. There's a whole bunch of technical information included as well as a contact to direct the feedback to, which promises a discount voucher when the products are finally released to the market.

The man himself is doing his duty as a waiter for the cafe admirably, fielding orders calmly and handling infatuated customers with grace and a polite smile on his face. He has on not a maid outfit, but a butler outfit, which only accentuates his already elegant demeanor, and causes him to draw eyes as he moves about the venue.

You can catch Ratio in some of the following scenarios:


 a. As a customer
[ It's only a few moments after you take your seat at a table that Ratio approaches. He has a placid look on his face, not at all judgemental, but not necessarily an expression one would expect from a waiter at a cafe. Without a word of greeting, he sets down the menu in front of you. ]

For your perusal. There's no rush, but be aware that the cafe is quite busy today.

[ Well, that isn't the way he's been treating the non-Outsider customers! ]

 b. In the break room
[ If you're a fellow Outsider working the cafe like Ratio is, you might be able to catch him in the backroom during his break. But instead of relaxing, eating food or browsing the net like you might expect anyone to be, he's got rows of little skin care tubes and jars lined up in front of him, and a box of pouches to his side. At random, he picks an assortment of three products and places them into a pouch, along with an info card, and tying it shut with an elegant pastel-coloured ribbon, colour also picked randomly.

Surprisingly (or maybe unsurprisingly), he looks rather relaxed while doing this. Pester him?
]

 c. Maid outfit!
[ Of course he couldn't get away without wearing a maid outfit at some point in time. By special request from a few customers, Ratio winds up donning a Victorian-style maid outfit rather than the knee-length fanservice-y type, but it suits him very well. After a bit of hairstyling and a refresh of his makeup, he steps out to the dining area and is loudly greeted with a room full of squeals. He grimaces at the noise, but otherwise proceeds unperturbed.

If you're one of the lucky fellows who gets to see this moment, you'll even spot him performing a curtsy, and even spinning to allow the skirt to swish and sway, all at the customers' request.

Seems the surly genius workaholic is surprisingly agreeable today, hm?
]


 002. Ocean Exploration. 
  — "It is only for my fiancé's benefit that I am keeping out of harm's way."
[ The fact that Rift location technology is massively improving is extremely exciting to Ratio, and he of course wants to participate in the research surrounding it. However, he is not as keen on putting himself in danger again, especially after his near-death experience last month. So he declines to use an Ocean Gem and instead parks himself along one of the piers of Tokyo Bay with a few bits of machinery that he has procured: underwater drones.

He's managed to get three of them and modify them to his own satisfaction, but not enough to fully explore the depths of the ocean like LILITH wants them to. It's disappointing, but he's perfectly fine acting as support to the Outsiders who will be diving into the deep to search for the potentially forming rift.

For the first little while, he sends his drone to search around the bay water for potentially dangerous mutated creatures and any other useful discoveries, but after an hour or so....
]

I have deployed a few drones into the water to support anyone diving into the waters at LILITH's behest. If you discover anything of importance, you may inform me and I will have a drone report at your location for data collection.

...Additionally, if anyone encounters a large sea creature, I request that you check if there is a drone tangled in its external appendages. I... may have had it stray too close to one.



 003. Survey. 
  — "I have no extraordinary responses, but data is data."
> How likely would you say it is that you would attack Godzilla again, or any other non-human teammate?

Zero points. Using a loaded question to assess my proclivity to attack teammates is poor survey design and gives me reason to question the integrity of LILITH's research as a whole. To clear up any misunderstandings this question may invoke, allow me to state the following:

I have never attacked Godzilla, nor have I attacked any of our non-human teammates, or any teammate for that matter.

I have no bias against non-human Outsiders. Any rumours to the contrary originate from parties involved in a particular dispute from a few months ago, and is likely to be tainted with personal opinion.

Finally, I have no desire or inclination to attack teammates whatsoever, so long as they do not prove to be a threat to other teammates or the people of this planet.

> How is your impulse control?

Under regular conditions, it has not changed.

> Have you ever gambled? How likely is it that you would?

Hmph. This question is better suited for a certain gambler. I've no interest in such a frivolous waste of time and money.

> Have you ever had a taste for blood?

No.

>Have you ever forgotten something important?

To my knowledge, no.



 004. Wildcard. 
[ Always down for some wildcarding! Feel free to hit me up at [plurk.com profile] tenkomi or on the unofficial discord to plan something! ]
curingidiocy: (pic#17171054)

CLOSED - Rin & Muramasa

[personal profile] curingidiocy 2025-05-01 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ It was only until he was well on his way to recovery that he'd heard the news—Ereshkigal had gone missing.

How could this be? What happened during the kaiju mission? Is she...?

No, wait. He still had his command seals. If she'd died, then that connection would have been broken, wouldn't it? Well, he can't be entirely sure that's how command seals work, but he had to try.

When he's fully recovered, and given Aventurine enough days to feel like everything has returned to normalcy, he decides to put his plan to action. On a day that was clearly marked for field research on his schedule, he makes his way to the edge of Neo Tokyo, in a cluster of abandoned apartments, to prepare.

Not that there's much for him to prepare, necessarily, but anything could happen with unknown magicks, and honestly it could turn out for the worse. There's a chance, even with all the safeguards, that what he wants to do ends up killing him. But even if he promised Aventurine he would not risk himself, he cannot abandon Ereshkigal either. To do so would be to break the trust she has placed in him. To do so would be to turn his back on someone he calls a friend... perhaps the first true friend he's made here.

He just can't do that.

So, once he's done what he can to prepare for that eventuality. He starts. First, with a prodding of the connection between him and Ereshkigal, symbolized by those bright red marks on his hand. With eyes closed, he summons the energy within him, and begins his attempts to feed that energy into the connection, in the hopes that somehow, he will be able to determine where Ereshkigal is, and what has happened to her.
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CLOSED - Aventurine | Day of Kakava

[personal profile] curingidiocy 2025-05-01 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ Once again, it is Aventurine's birthday. There is a certain song and dance to this day—an established routine that hasn't changed since the first time this day passed after they became acquainted with each other. There is a huge difference between last year and this year, however.

They are betrothed now.

Ratio wakes at 6:13AM, a full thirteen minutes after his usual alarm time. The sun is only just starting to filter through the curtains covering the window of their hotel room. Too early for today. With a quiet, sleepy noise, he presses his face into his fiancé's nape, tightening the arm already around the other man's waist and allowing his warmth and soft, rhythmic breaths lull him back to sleep.

He wakes again three hours later, this time truly rested and ready to start the day. First on the docket: waiting for Aventurine to wake up. He quietly rings for hotel service to send breakfast to them in an hour's time, and settles in with a book to read.
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