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MARCH TDM + SETTING UPDATES


BEARING FRUIT (NEW CHARACTERS ONLY)
It starts out as a pleasant dream. You’re in your favorite place, with your favorite people. It’s a moment of idyllic comfort.
And then, it goes wrong. The sky turns dark above, and as you look up, you see the black expanse of space spotted with faraway pinprick lights of stars. Yet, they’re not stars. You’re certain. They’re watching you. A billion eyes all looking down, and they spill forth as if sky itself was a dam holding back those dark waters. You reach back to the people you’re with, but they’re frozen in place. Their eyes are black, reflecting only the expanse of dark eyes.

So you run, even though you know you won’t escape it. You glance back and see it not overtaking, but consuming. The landscape around you is being devoured, and you can see it cracking apart. The world itself is breaking, and it cracks under your feet. You fall, and the billion eyes chase after you until the darkness swallows you whole. There’s agony as if you’re being ripped apart, and then—

You cannot see. You cannot feel. You simply are. Yet even so, impossibly, a woman’s voice speaks gently.

I’m sorry it couldn’t be saved. But, come, it’s time to wake.
You wake with a start, cradled by soft, velvety plants, and sticky with a sap that smells faintly of honey and iron. You can see the veins of the leaves that hold you, lit warmly and gently by what looks like a crystal embedded above you. Yet, it’s odd, because that crystal calls to you. When you reach out to touch it, it’s warm. Familiar. Important. You don’t know why, but you know you must hold onto this, because now it feels wrong for it to be suspended in these leaves. So, you pull it out.

The light starts to fade, but only in time to see as the leaves cradling you immediately start to soften and crumble, and with it comes a torrent of dirt. Soft, loamy soil starts to fill the space around you in the dark as you’re buried. Or, rather, you already were. You reach out through the dirt desperately, and your hands finds a root, so you pull while you clutch that precious crystal so close that it almost feels like it sinks into you (in your panic, you don’t notice that it does). You reach out again, and this time, your hand hits open air and plenty of sturdy roots around to grab.

From a seed you’re born, and like a sprout, you make your way out of the ground.

And once you’ve clawed your way out of the soft earth and the roots, nearby, you see the soil shift. Another hand comes up to grasp desperately for something, anything, just as you had been.


TWO CITIES, ALIKE IN DIGNITY
With the new Shard-Bearers present or en route, it is Kathova and Cetina that approach the established ones, requesting that they form mentorships with the new souls to assist them with the integration process. To this end, they have both provided a centralized zone in both Highstorm and Springstar for a small, casual meet-and-greet to be held before the new Shard-Bearers are unleashed upon Kenos as a whole.

Additionally, as Springstar and Highstorm are holding their events on different days, it is possible for the knowledge-hungry to participate in both informational sessions -- the tones and opinions held by both cities are doubtless to differ, and some Shard-Bearers who have chosen to harmonize with either faction may even find their way to the opposing faction's session as well.

SPRINGSTAR, αιώνιος ήλιος

In Springstar, the seat of the Tribune becomes available for such a forum. While a section of the building itself has been reserved for the meeting between fresh faces and experienced Shard-Bearers alike, the hustle and bustle of Heliopolis continues around them -- acolytes still gather their robes and tomes, hurrying from their quarters to lessons. A score of young militants march in step across the yard to the training grounds.

Tables draped in white-and-gold-trimmed fabrics fare filled with fare typical to Springstar's warmer climate -- fruits and wines, savory smoked meats and roasted vegetables, a series of meze platters and souvlaki skewers have been lain out to encourage forum participants to snack as they speak. The atmosphere is light, ambient with informality and friendliness, though topics will inevitably stray towards philosophic, Springstar's meeting grounds are decorated with handsome chaise lounges and slouching klismos chairs in small, intimate groupings.

However, those who have attended the forum in the past or simply have a sharp eye may notice: food doesn’t flow as freely in a feast-like setting as before. It’s more subdued in presentation and portion because as you may hear, the Blight (see below) is an affliction that’s been affecting the food stores of Springstar and Highstorm both. The Meri are nervous about this and blame it on the Zenites since they had won the Oracle on the Scorching Isles (January's event) and with it, punished the Meridian, even if unintentionally. As such, those who are notable Zenites or who wear their allegiance openly may not be treated as kindly. The military also seems to be more present at the forum. These two things are related, as it turns out, because only a few days after the new Shard-Bearers arrive, an invasion will begin.

HIGHSTORM, луны-близнецы

Eternally in opposition, Highstorm provides the Manor's courtyard as the setting for their informational meeting. Formality is of utmost importance here, with attending Zenith loyalists and residents dressed in beautiful, albeit austere attire -- they are, after all, standing before Lady Yima's home. A buffet-style luncheon is spread alongside one of the largest reflecting pools, wherein you may gaze and find your memories revealed in retrospect upon the water's surface.

There are few places to be seated in the Manor's courtyard, resulting in a milling of bodies as they flow and ebb between smaller gatherings, clustering in small-to-large groups with small platters and shimmering flutes of drink held in their hands.

The mood of Highstorm is subdued as always, but still seems to be pleasant and joyous thanks to claiming the Oracle in the Scorching Isles. The Blight may be affecting the city and causing plants and the like to die, but there’s admittedly not much of it to be seen with Highstorm’s harsh winters. Maybe they’re not hit as badly as Springstar, or maybe they just haven’t noticed yet. Only time will tell. But regardless, notable Meri or those that wear their allegiance more openly will be treated politely, but perhaps with a little condescension. Highstorm is one step closer to winning than Springstar, after all.


para bellum (the occupation of alenroux)
A few days after new Shard-Bearers arrive, the word spreads quickly as the campaign begins: Meridian is invading Alenroux.

To those who have Harmonized with Meridian, they’ll be contacted by Cyrus through Communion 48 hours before the invasion begins. As he explains, Springstar is a city that depends on Alenroux far more than Highstorm (because of its much larger population), and with Alenroux currently under Zenite control, it’s imperative that they make sure that Zenith isn’t able to cut off access and cause a famine for Springstar. Zenith won’t be denied access to Alenroux or its bounty either, he makes that clear. This is just a matter of being proactive in their defense to protect their people. For the Meridian, their goals in supporting this effort are clear:

  • Create secure outposts. Well-built, defensible outposts are needed, so anyone who can assist with building efforts, and quickly are appreciated.
  • Defend the outposts and the Meri soldiers at large. Alenroux is still dangerous because of the monsters, and soldiers will be staying overnight. Fighting off monsters is something that will also eventually make Alenroux inhabitable.
  • Prevent Zenith interference. Highstorm surely won’t be happy about this, so make sure that the soldiers and the outposts are protected from Zenites just as much as from the monsters that roam the lands.
And indeed, the invasion and occupation does come as a surprise to Highstorm. While they had noted the increased training of Springstar’s military, it was assumed to be in preparation for the intensified tensions of losing the first Oracle, not something as bold as an open act of war like this.

It takes some time for Yima to learn more about the events herself, but Zenith will also be contacted through Communion. With the air of a disappointed mother, she’ll explain that Meridian’s choice is regrettable since she thought they would be better than this. Yima explains that there’s no need to turn Alenroux into an open warzone and cut off both cities from their breadbasket. Instead, she lays out the following direction to gently break Meridian’s spirit first before turning to open hostilities:

  • Collect information. Where are the outposts, how many soldiers are assigned to them, and what are their general movements. Scouting and spying will be valuable. Learning more about the Meri Shard-Bearers’ capabilities while they’re fighting creatures rather than Zenites is also useful.
  • Create dissent. The people that work and visit Alenroux regularly have mixed feelings about the occupation unless they’re Meridian loyalists. Making the campaign unpopular with the people can push Meridian back without needing to raise a finger.
  • Sabotage. But don’t get caught doing it, at least for now. Whether breaking defenses or leading more powerful monsters to the encampments, it’s best to break morale before needing to fight back openly.
If you’re unharmonized when all of this begins, then you’ll be finding out about it with the general populace. However, it’s a good opportunity to learn what a faction is about in a more hands-on way. Though you may not be privy to their private, factional discussions, both sides will still welcome the help of those still yet to decide.


SETTING UPDATES
In both locations, information passes between all in a forum, spread and disseminated among the masses - it's a good opportunity for city residents, faction loyalists and interested new parties to share and share alike. Once the meet-and-greet has concluded, twin missives from both faction leads are read out -- invitations for all present to explore the cities to their heart's content, and warnings about stumbling ill-prepared ( or at all ) into the Below, or worse yet, the Beyond. As Shard-Bearers new and old take in their cities, they'll all see it change throughout the month...

OOC, these are all updates to the setting at large that players both new and old are free to interact with as little or as much as they wish! Feel free to use them as prompts on this post, in your characters on-going lives and arcs, or just let them go "that's none of my business" and ignore it. The world of Kenos is shaped by our playerbase, and these are some of the wider reaching effects of various player plots and actions.

THE BLIGHT

During the events of the Scorching Isles, Shard-Bearers encountered an affliction upon the island and unintentionally brought it back to Highstorm and Springstar with them. Known simply as “the Blight,” this condition steals time from the things it infects. It most frequently infects inanimate objects and will cause them to rot or degrade rapidly (such as a piece of metal rusting within hours) but is able to infect living things as well. Most notably, the Blight is infecting plants and animals in the two cities. Plants both decorative and necessary will wither and die, and small animals grow sick and die seemingly of old age. This has been seen in small amounts throughout the past month OOC but is greatly increased in frequency in March and beyond.
FURTHER DETAILS
  • Within the NPC populace, there’s a low-grade fear of the Blight intensifying and being able to infect larger animals/the people. There’s no evidence of this yet, but Shard-Bearers that were on the Scorching Isles will know this is possible.
  • Some characters will be aware that the rare, blue flowers that grow in the barren portions of World’s End (February’s event location) seem to reduce the effects of the detrimental effects of the Oracle and the Blight. Because of some drops of characters that knew this information, you can assume that characters are able to learn this information if they’re interested enough to dig into it.
  • Dr. Julia Melnik of Springstar is openly researching cures for the Blight and will recruit anyone interested to be research assistants to test formulations of cures on afflicted plants/creatures. You can handwave these interactions and use them for prompt(s), if you’d like!
  • Finally, if curing the Blight is something your character would specifically be interested in, please note it in your Character Survey so that the Loremasters will be able to help you pursue this organically.

THE OCCUPATION OF ALENROUX

As mentioned above, Meridian has launched a surprise invasion and occupation of Alenroux. Because Meridian was able to successfully keep their efforts a secret throughout the months (!) they’ve been planning this, Zenith will not be able to repel their advances… Immediately, at least. After roughly a week OOC from this log’s posting, the Meridian outposts in Alenroux will be stable and will change the island in the following ways:
FURTHER DETAILS
  • Outposts have been established in well-chosen, defensible locations throughout the island of Alenroux. They’re clustered more heavily closer to the Cornerstone and are non-existent in the more dangerous Northern portion of the island where little farming is done anyways.
  • Meridian soldiers will be always staying in the camps and outposts. For now, they’re a more supervisory force that are protecting the farmlands of Alenroux. During the day cycle, the military will respond with hostility to anyone that threatens the farms. If your character would antagonize or outright fight Meridian military, please contact a Loremaster, since this will have repercussions! Otherwise, the soldiers will assist workers and visitors to Alenroux in a professional manner.
  • During the night cycle, the military will defend their outposts from monsters and make occasional offensive excursions to reduce the threat of monsters. The secondary goal of the Meridian military is also to make Alenroux a place that people can live, though this is a longer term effort.
  • Meridian Shard-Bearers will be strongly encouraged to assist with the effort. “Assist” is purposefully defined broadly so that characters can help in whatever way suits them. Scouting, building, monster killing, or just morale improving are all valid ways that will gain favor with their faction and may lead to further opportunity. For now, abstaining will not have consequences, but may in the future.
  • Zenith Shard-Bearers will be treated with suspicion in Alenroux and are not allowed to approach any of the Meridian outposts, or at least not without triggering a fight. The military will not outright attack Zenites (unless provoked) and essentially encouraged to move along. However, they may wish to gather information about the outposts and Meridian forces to attempt to push back against the occupation.
  • Unharmonized Shard-Bearers are not treated with hostility, but similar to Zeniths will not be allowed to enter any of the encampments.
  • If your character has an interest in continuing or stopping the occupation, please note it in your Character Survey so that Loremasters will be able to help you pursue this organically.
If Zenith would like to repel these advances, this is a response that will be purely in player hands (but will be assisted by Zenite NPCs, of course!). If they want to reclaim Alenroux, they can, or they can simply let Meridian continue. It’s up to you! This is something that Zenite players should discuss both IC and OOC, and if this plot develops further, Loremasters will help facilitate the ongoing conflict as a part of our changing game environment.

SMALLER CHANGES

HIGHSTORM: GREENWOOD YARDS Considering the affliction that threatens the well-being of flora and small fauna alike, the greenhouses are far more discerning with those who are permitted inside its gates, afraid of the contagion affecting the precious, invaluable greenery of long-dead worlds. After the occupation of Alenroux, Meridian will be outright turned away, and while Zenith possesses no formal military or police, the greenskeepers appear to be prepared to defend their property with physical force should it come to that. Unharmonized are still allowed inside. The rest of the Yard beyond the greenhouses are still open to all factions.

And though it may seem an odd place for such a gathering, the indoor bathhouse at the far end of the Yards appears to be gaining popularity for mysterious reasons; if asked, none of the locals will explain the abrupt uptick in visitation. But should you investigate yourself, the reason why becomes apparent through experience: the tea served by the attendants here has changed properties. Should you be a Zenite, you will be served a cup that decreases your body's natural need for food and drink for 24 hours - an effort to test a concoction to relieve the need to deplete resources and lessen the city's reliance on Alenroux. Should you be a Meridian, the tea you're served will increase your appetite a considerable degree even if you normally do not require sustenance, and you will find yourself unfulfilled even if you are unwise and eat yourself to the point of illness; this lasts for 24 hours. The Unharmonized will find the tea might make them vaguely woozy, and either cause mild increase or decrease in appetite.
KOWLOON: DRAUMAHOL (cw: drugs)
    Those that frequent Kowloon may have heard about the sudden disappearance of the former owner and operator of the drug den Draumahol, though it was only really noted because of the business being closed for a few days. Practically unheard of, since the desperate of Highstorm and Springstar come to Draumahol for their various fixes that are a little more taboo on the surface. But, never fear. After a brief closure, Draumahol reopens.

    While it may not be obvious early in the month, it'll be increasingly so that Draumahol is under new management. Those that frequent the business enough will be able to figure out that the new owner is Silco (or, if you personally know him, it's fairly obvious). If you would like to plot anything regarding Draumahol, we encourage reaching out to Silco's player, Jill!
SPRINGSTAR: THE CHURCH After the loss of the first Oracle, the Church of Heliopolis has been busy tending to its flock as the numbers coming to seek comfort swell. The gatherings aren't formal "services" so much as they're chances for people to come together and inspire each other with their homes and dreams of home. One formal process that does stick out though is that with each "service" one member will tap into the world shown in their sunbeam and open their minds to Communion. Anyone that wishes to can also experience this member's home, see their friends, loved ones, and the sights. It's a intimate bonding activity, but seems to be very cathartic for those that partake.

Additionally, those that come by the Church frequently enough to be known faces at the "services" may also be approached by priests and priestesses and invited to join in smaller ceremonies. Always taking place during Springstar's dawn or dusk, these ceremonies have a markedly different vibe and are lead by Hieropoios Natalia herself. Attending these ceremonies is an exclusive honor that will reduce attendees' Discord and has a subtly addictive quality that will encourage them to return. Hm!
OOC NOTES
  • Welcome to Kenos! As a reminder, all new players need an invite to apply to the game, which are now open.
  • This log is Game Canon. Any characters who are not apped to the game will disappear. If Cyrus or Yima are asked, they’ll explain that this sometimes happens since not every soul has a strong tether to Kenos and sometimes return to the Timestream. They may return to Kenos one day, but for now, weren’t able to make the full journey.
  • As a note primarily for current players, closed toplevels/prompts are not allowed in this log. If you would like to interact with the setting changes in a way that isn't open to all characters (new and old), we ask that you instead make a log in [community profile] kenoslogs.
  • As a general reminder, any new characters that choose Zenith will receive a bonus 2 AC token reward, which is a purely OOC incentive. Our factions are a bit imbalanced at the moment, so we'd appreciate more Zenites!

  • FOR NEW PLAYERS:

  • When characters emerge from their cocoon/the ground, they may be wearing their normal clothes or nude. Up to you!
  • At some point in the days after leaving the Tree of Life, new Shard-Bearers will have a dream, even if they're usually not capable of sleeping. All new players should read this post since this details how they'll learn about both factions and their goals and should help them make a decision about which Faction they'd be drawn to.
  • As a reminder, your character has a Shard somewhere on their body that encompasses their soul, so keep note of where you're sticking it on their person for reference! Additionally, they have a tattoo of their Aspect somewhere on their body. Please be mindful this Aspect will be assigned to you upon approval and whatever you choose for the TDM may be temporary (for new characters)!
  • For the Highstorm and Springstar prompts, both cities will be fully open and accessible to all characters once they are freed from their rather harrowing ordeal at the Tree of Life. For prompt ideas and any general information about the cities and what you can find there, please see the Navigation page and check out the locations!
  • New characters will not have access to any canon abilities on the TDM until they Harmonize, AKA make a choice of which faction they choose to support. For some characters, this may be an easy decision, but it make take others time. We just ask you keep this in mind!

  • CODING
    erbe: I want to stay strong (038)

    Rin Tohsaka | Fate/

    [personal profile] erbe 2023-03-11 03:15 pm (UTC)(link)
    I. Springstar
    [Despite all the pleasant and reassuring feelings that came with the informational dream, Tohsaka is still suspicious. So even as she meanders among the crowd she still refuses to eat. As if worried something must be in it.

    Yet being surrounded with all that food and not eating anything gets to her. A gnawing pang of hunger in the pit of her stomach grows as she passes up each and every offering plate. Until finally her body can't handle it anymore. No more mingling around, no more ghosting on the edge of conversations to try and learn more. Her stomach growls, loud, and it's enough to probably grab the attention of whoever is next to her.]


    II. Highstorm
    [The more subdued nature of the gathering of Highstorm suits her, she thinks. Makes it better for her to isolate if she needs to, but also makes it harder for her to just disappear into the crowd while eavesdropping. In the end Tohsaka ventures over to the reflecting pool. Caught by the glimpse of a memory.

    The sight of her and her sister as young children in the park. Happily playing. Skipping forward to seeing her not too long after — hair and eye color changed, but still recognizable. Still her— No, the reflection shifts. The view of Sakura from where Rin would watch her walk home with Emiya before she started patrol. And then, whether it be the pool or her own imagination, everything turns dark aside from Sakura's face. Her eyes wide and manic. Glowing red following a circuit-like pattern on her neck and cheek. Nee-san.

    In a panic Tohsaka slaps her hand on the surface of the water, but ends up splashing the person near her!]


    —Ah! Sorry, I didn't mean to.


    III. Greenwood Yards
    [Not one to pass up a little exploration, Tohsaka eventually makes her way to the greenhouses. They interest her because despite being doubtful that a destroyed world can be restored, seeing "revived" flora through these greenhouses is certainly of interest to her. Because while she doesn't have any of her abilities (unharmonized) yet, should she regain the use of her family crest she will need medicine to keep its influence on her body in check.

    The rumor mill about the bathhouses spike in popularity compels Tohsaka to investigate. While nothing overly exciting happens during her stay, she does seem to get a little greedy and stay longer in the warm waters than advisable. So with the combination of overheating from the bath and wooziness from the tea, she'll be stumbling into the closest person and latching on.]


    Mn, just give me a minute. [Does she even KNOW you? What audacity, if not.]


    IV. Alenroux (Night)
    [A shrill scream cuts through the early night as a monster chases down the dark haired girl.]

    Augh! This pisses me off!

    [What does? The fact that she had the nerve to stick around longer than she should have knowing that there was a reason people don't stay after dark? Is it that it turned from day to night before she could get any solid information from Meridians about their sudden aggressive action? Or is it that she feels she could be taking on this beast rather than running from it if she had abilities back? Whatever it is, there's no time to explain, because she's sprinting for her life! Good thing she keeps herself in shape. Save her?]


    V. Wildcard
    [Standard wildcard option - if you have another idea just put it down and I'll roll with it. I intend to tag out for Bearing Fruit, but if you'd like your character to be there when Tohsaka bursts forth let me know. I'm leaning toward her eventually Harmonizing with Zenith so any Zenites are welcome to push her over that edge. PM for any questions or brainstorming!]
    helloween: (011🫀)

    III. Greenwood Yards

    [personal profile] helloween 2023-03-11 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ In Tohsaka's defense, Dark isn’t looking where he’s going. He’s just guzzled his own hot cup of tea and thrown the whole thing back down his throat like a shot despite its temperature. The cup is too small in his hand. Now that it’s empty, it’s annoying for him to carry. He shakes it for any last drops that might fall on his tongue (because hell, it tastes better than he thought it would) but when there aren’t any, he finally notices the faint touch that's been latching onto him for stability. A little lady on her way out. Oho, his lucky day? Physical contact from a pretty girl is more exciting to him than almost anything else, second only to the thrill of destructive magic.

    Tea hadn’t stood a chance. ]


    You can have more than that.

    [ But where are Dark's manners? He hooks an arm around for Tohsaka’s waist, lips curling and revealing a cheeky, boyish fang to her while he does. ]
    erbe: And that's how you'll treat me, got it? (002)

    [personal profile] erbe 2023-03-11 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
    [In a moment of weakness she seems content to just hang on someone's arm for a while, but when Dark slings an arm around her waist she finds herself regretting the momentary vulnerability. Tohsaka lets go of her hold on him and shifts her grip instead to try and remove his arm from her. All the while she flashes him a false smile.]

    Oh no, I couldn't possibly impose.
    helloween: (007🫀)

    [personal profile] helloween 2023-03-12 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
    [ While Tohsaka wriggles within the hook of his arm, Dark completely fails to read the air— and unfortunately, even if he had been able to, he'd have ignored it anyway. He simply does not care and has decided that he is interested in Tohsaka. His now. Besides, look at that lovely smile she's giving him! She'll make a great addition to his harem. ]

    What's wrong, you forget something?

    [ While she tries freeing herself, he loosens his hold just slightly. It offers a faint promise of escape. ]

    Where's it at? I'll help you go get it.

    [ But then, worse than before, another arm scoops beneath the back of her legs to hoist her up bridal style. Women love that! He knows this because ladies in his old harem had fought for a turn to be carried around by him. ]

    ( sorry about him... )

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    okay 3 was enough i'm good

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    tfw he is going to zenith too

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    alenroux. slightly graphic monster killing

    [personal profile] vapour 2023-03-11 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ isn't it great when screaming and complaining gets the attention of someone who would have otherwise definitely ignored you, maybe even if they saw you, otherwise?

    As she's running, she'll hear a voice call to her, from somewhere ahead:
    ]

    Move, girlie!

    [ And by move he simply means run faster before three glittering (glowing faintly) projectile streaks soar over her head and assault the charging beast. While they hit and it rears itself back, it's a lot of weight so it's not exactly able to stop on a dime meaning she better keep on running even once she hears its pained shrieks. Luckily, culling monsters in Alenroux has been something her new companion has learned well, and it's all about not fucking around despite him loving to fuck around in a fight to get the most out of it. She will notice even in the darkness above a sudden blue light that comes sailing down aggressively, and it can be seen as some kind of elemental spear as it speeds down to crash behind her—and impale the beast through its head, rip out through the underside of its jaw and pin it to the ground to halt it. Childe himself will land on the top of the vertical spear using the heel of his boot to reinforce the hydro spear into the ground so it can't get back up (because oh yeah neat its still alive apparently) before he uses an elemental bow from on top of the lance to aim and fire directily into skill through its eyes as ot lashes and tries to rear its head up. That seems to do the trick from the convulsions the beast goes through and the fading of its eyes as it ceases any sound. ]

    You all right? How did you even get out here? You— [ he furrows his brow before recognizing that she is neither Zenith nor Meridian harmonized. Wow, he's not sure if this girl is stupid or has some real serious guts. ]
    erbe: (124)

    [personal profile] erbe 2023-03-11 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
    [Move, he says, and he doesn't have to tell her twice! She puts a little extra effort to increase the distance until the sound of the creature's feet stop hitting the ground. Only then does she whip around to watch Childe brutally assault the monster and finish it off.

    It shouldn't bother her, really. The piercing of flesh and the crunch of bone. And yet it does. It makes her hair stand on end and her stomach flip. But other than the mild shock on her face she won't let it show. Tohsaka allows herself some time to catch her breath. Continued running at near her top speed is exhausting. Especially since she cannot employ her reinforcement magic on herself. How frustrating to look like both an idiot and an incapable damsel.

    No one to blame but herself.]


    By the time I realized how late it was I was already too far to make it back without having to cross the land at night.

    [No mention of an attempt to have someone escort her. Why would she? After all that would mean owing a debt. Like this if she really wanted to she could argue that Childe acted of his own will.]
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    [personal profile] vapour 2023-03-13 01:55 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ Childe looks concerned, not because he thinks she's defenseless (of course she is if she's unharmonized but that says nothing of her normally) but because Meridian let her wander out here to begin with. That's the only reason an unharmonized shard-bearer could be this far out, right?

    The Meridian stronghold is the only reason he's out here, himself, as well.
    ]

    Were you out around the Meridian post earlier that's nearby? If so, they didn't offer you shelter for the night before you departed despite not being with Zenith? What a bunch of lowlifes.

    [ Childe looks unhappy to consider this, although whether he actually cares is anyone's guess. in truth, there is at least a little honest frustration they would not make effort to protect an unharmonized regardless of if they were looking around without permission or something like that that would normally make them unwilling to be hospitable. ]

    Either way, I'm making the trip back myself, so if you don't mind the company we should probably go together. I'm Tartaglia, by the way, but most call me Childe. I'm with Zenith so as you can imagine the Meridian group are pretty weary of those like me right now, and this forest isn't an awesome experience.

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    i springstar

    [personal profile] pyojeol 2023-03-11 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
    [The sound is loud, and more importantly, cuts in on the thread of the incredibly dull conversation Sooyoung's found herself trapped in for the past thirty minutes -- so she does what anyone seeking escape would do, she turns abruptly away from said shard-bearer to pin her gaze on Rin instead, eyebrow raised. She doesn't recognize her. Then again, Sooyoung mostly keeps to herself and avoids the other Meridians, especially on the tail end of the loss they suffered a few months ago. The only reason she's here is for the food, really.

    Like the plate of skewers she graciously pushes towards the other girl.]


    You're welcome.

    [she didn't ask!!!]
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    [personal profile] erbe 2023-03-11 08:12 pm (UTC)(link)
    [She most certainly didn't ask! Tohsaka bristles like an offended cat, and scowls at Sooyoung. Her arms cross over her stomach, and her cheeks just the barest hint of pink from the embarrassment.]

    How am I supposed to know that's safe to eat, huh?

    [They look and smell so good, though. It's really, really difficult to turn away the allure of free food, but Tohsaka is doing her best with a mighty mix of both stubbornness and paranoia.]
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    [personal profile] pyojeol 2023-03-11 08:27 pm (UTC)(link)
    It's not poison, if that's what you're worried about.

    [So stubborn...! But Sooyoung can appreciate a stubborn streak. She picks up a skewer and starts eating it, chewing noisily. Gross.]

    And it's not laced with Meridian kool-aid either. It's been my second? Third? Time at a party like this, and I still don't care about either faction.

    [Is that a positive reflection of her... It probably just makes her more shady looking.]

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    [personal profile] hauntedking 2023-03-11 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ In theory, no one is meant to be out here. Dimitri knows that. That doesn't mean people don't venture out of doors when darkness falls. He and the men and women he's leading are here to protect people and to make sure that people can still eat. So when he hears a scream off in the darkness he immediately ventures out to see what he can find. It's hard to see in the darkness, but there's someone out there. He calls out, his armor glinting in the lowlight - and probably providing a bit of direction. ]

    Come towards me!

    [ His lance comes up. ]

    I can give you protection!
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    [personal profile] erbe 2023-03-11 10:29 pm (UTC)(link)
    [Tohsaka has to take a sharp turn, but it's a quick one. She can feel her lungs burn from the exertion. Her legs ache from the continued overuse at top form. If only — if only she could use reinforcement magic! If she could just open those circuits once more, and run mana through them. This wouldn't be an issue!

    Despite being short, she's fast. Tohsaka makes it to Dimitri quick, and the large monster barrels in behind her.]


    Are you sure about that?!
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    [personal profile] hauntedking 2023-03-11 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
    Positive.

    [ Dimitri sounds confident, anyway. The monster coming at them is large, but he's faced such creatures before. He waits - almost until the last moment - and then dashes forward with a yell, his lance thrust out in front of him to meet the charging beast. It doesn't try to dodge - perhaps blinded by it's eagerness to get at its prey - and the weapon sinks in with force. There's a crash as the two come together, but Dimitri is still on his fight - and the monster howls out in pain. ]

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    [personal profile] cutlery 2023-03-12 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
    [ This is a nearly familiar pattern at this point. A new crop of Shard-Bearers shows up all at once, and the two cities immediately get to “celebrating” them. Recruiting, more like, but… It’s not something Sebastian has particular investment in. The new Shard-Bearers will find their way to a faction sooner or later, and though he’s willing to be a bit of a guiding hand, his skill for persuasion tends to be useful a bit later as someone is uncertain of their choice.

    However, the actual celebrations were interesting, at least.

    He had attended Highstorm’s last time, so it only seemed fair to see what Springstar offered while he still could. He’s sure Zenites wouldn’t be welcome eventually. And indeed, clad all in dark colors (though matching the Meridian’s Greek aesthetic), he’s probably the most obvious Zenite here. He’s polite though as he merely watches and takes in the sights of Springstar’s effort, and his nonintrusive presence eventually brings the two of them to stand near each other, though he doesn’t acknowledge the young lady.

    At least, not until he hears a very distinct growl. ]


    Ah— Are the offerings not to your liking? [ Since, well, it’s free! It’s not like he’s getting any himself, but that’s for different reasons… ] Of course, do pardon me for the comment, but I could not help but to overhear, as it were.
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    [personal profile] erbe 2023-03-12 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
    [Ah. She was going to just pretend like that wasn't her and slink off, but someone had to call her out on it! Tohsaka's brows form a crease as her eyes avoid his gaze. Her shoulders draw in, but only slightly. A gentle shade of pink dusts her cheek.]

    Is it typical for everyone to trust free food?

    [Especially when it comes from one of more polarized entities around here? Though his attire does catch her eye. Does he bat for the other team, or is a color palette too little to judge someone by?]
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    [personal profile] cutlery 2023-03-13 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
    Here? Rather surprisingly, yes!

    [ He laughs gently in response, though it's not at her expense in the slightest. Truthfully, her comment is much closer to his own thoughts on the matter since he's surprised that not only were Zeniths allowed to such affairs, but that such opportunity for what he would be polite to call sabotage would be presented. Ah, well. They'll learn in time, he imagines.

    Though the full extent of that thought isn't quite appropriate conversation. He keeps it light as he nods towards the nearest table of offerings. ]


    Though at the very least, I have seen more than a few people partake of that particular table quite happily. This has been a good enough spot to people watch a bit, so... Watch I have.

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    uproared: most likely greater value. | twitter id: whaaa000 (eye for an eye?)

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    [personal profile] uproared 2023-03-12 12:25 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ Hopefully Rin wasn't expecting any help with that, because someone with a familiar face — but a much less familiar style of dress — abruptly pushes past her. It would have taken all of two seconds to be polite and walk around, but if anything, being rude is its own benefit. ]

    Yo, dumbass, you're blocking the free grub.
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    [personal profile] erbe 2023-03-12 01:57 pm (UTC)(link)
    [In this situation, where she truly doesn't belong, Tohsaka is more than happy to step away. Yet not when asked like that. She takes issue with it, and turns toward the person demanding that she move.]

    Excuse y—
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    [personal profile] erbe 2023-03-12 02:02 pm (UTC)(link)
    [Wait. She knows that face. Tohsaka may not recognize the scowl, or the rude voice, but... The complexion, the bone structure, those eyes and that hair. They're familiar. After all, how could she forget the face of the woman who fascinated her so thoroughly she almost accepted death by her hands.]

    ...You. Who are you?
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    [personal profile] uproared 2023-03-12 10:26 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ The question (or rather, the immediacy of it; the other girl's switch from affronted to curious with suspicious speed) catches her off guard. She already knows there's no Holy Grail War here — part of her wants to cut the crap and just use her real name, especially considering how few people are in any position to recognize it, and the one that matters already knows. But this is still a war, of a sort, and any advantage is worth preserving.

    So with a suspicious scowl, and around a mouth full of food, she grunts: ]


    That depends on who the hell's askin'.

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    [personal profile] subsist 2023-03-12 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
    [ Luckily for her, the person she ends up splashing is someone who can manipulate ice and water at all. Kaeya manages to avoid getting himself all wet by turning the splash into snow instead — way easier to manage than having to deal with damp clothes all day. He laughs, not at all bothered by what just happened. ]

    You're alright.

    [ He dusts the snow off his person, and then gestures at the pool with a nod of his head. ]

    It can be quite disorienting, hm? Seeing memories like this.
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    [personal profile] erbe 2023-03-12 07:51 pm (UTC)(link)
    [How humiliating. She can't afford such outbursts like this when she's so new.]

    Oh? Are you speaking from experience, or just trying to placate me?
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    [personal profile] subsist 2023-03-13 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
    [ Truthfully speaking, it's the latter, but Kaeya isn't one to go with the truth, so... ]

    One of the festivals here in Highstorm a few months ago celebrated remembrance, and so these pools took center stage at that time. Hardly anyone could resist reliving such precious memories... Isn't that why you were drawn to it?

    [ A beat. ]

    Or is it more out of curiousity?

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    prolly a good place to wrap up?!

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    IV... unfashionably late

    [personal profile] gravings 2023-03-16 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
    [ Gray has undertaken the solemn duty of guiding and protecting Springstar's soldiers as they occupy the island, so when she hears a scream in the night, she zooms over to assist...

    Though as she spots the apparent source of the scream, Gray thinks that perhaps this may not be a "soldier." Appearances can be deceiving though — maybe it's a Shard-Bearer Gray simply hasn't met. Meri? Zenite? There isn't time to ask, so she decides to act first and question later.

    With oversized scythe in hand, Gray takes advantage of the monster's focus on its prey to blindside it. Her scythe gleams in the moonlight before arcing into the monster's bulk. The monsters here are dangerous, so Gray spares it no expense: her scythe eats into the creature a dozen times in a breath, tearing away meat and limbs in an outburst of vile blood.

    Despite it all, the creature persists and takes a swipe at her. She dodges nimbly, leaping away to place herself between the monster and the fleeting girl. If the girl decides to keep running, that's fine by Gray. She'll just hope that the girl doesn't run into any other monsters... ]
    erbe: I forgot about my tears (047)

    [personal profile] erbe 2023-03-16 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
    [Rin knows better to run off from a protector right into the jaws of another wild animal monster. Her fleeing comes to a halt and she turns around. The scene is... gruesome. Even though the dark of the night obscures a good portion of the gore, her stomach still flips from the silhouetted glimpses and the sounds of rending flesh from bone. The squelching of mean and blood, the crunch of—

    Tohsaka has to cover her mouth to stop herself from hurling. Yet still she watches. Carefully observing the savior that cuts into the beast.

    A morbid fascination overcomes her. Something vaguely familiar, but not so-exact that she can immediately pinpoint the source of familiarity.]

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