[ CLOSED ] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-_oLjmCGY

[rollin]

Who: the idiots who think this will actually amount to anything
When: IC 11/23 onward
Where: Various!
What: The rescue mission Yata, Sheba and co. discussed at the citywide meeting!
Rating/Warning: at least PG because some people swear like sailors

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[ Once everyone arrives at the agreed meeting area, the CERES Metro-rail Station at the Residential District, Yata briefs the group on what to do. As discussed in the citywide meeting yesterday, the group will split into six teams that were decided by drawing lots. Everyone should know who they're teamed up with by now. Yata's instructions are simple enough: don't work alone (buddy system!), and if anyone finds anything, report to him. Should the missing arrivals be found, don't wait on anyone's orders. Yata admits that he's not smart enough to call the shots, but if he found who they were looking for, he believes that taking action should be the team's first priority. Anyone is free to protest, but he won't go back on his word.

Then he makes a special shout out to Hiccup and Toothless because look look guys it's a dragon how cool is that okay back to business.

By 9:15 AM, all teams should be on the move! ]

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT | SHOPPING DISTRICT | ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT | TECH DISTRICT | PLEASURE DISTRICT | VIVID

Comments

[masakados]

No-- I'm just not good at putting it into words.

[He laughs.] Just saying "I feel it" or "I sense it" sounds so vague, but it's hard to find another way to describe it.

[psycholawgy]

[ Nodding. ]

I just wanted to know if we're the same.

[masakados]

I think the way we perceive things might be a bit different, but...

I think we're similar.

[psycholawgy]

I guess we'll never know for sure.

But when I was a kid, I couldn't control my hearing... I thought I was going crazy. Did you ever feel that way?

[deontology]

Yes.

You are.

[THERE'S NO 'SEEMS' ABOUT IT, YOU'RE STILL WAY TOO EXCITABLE.]

You are too energetic. It's irritating.

[projections]

Thinking about this is pointless. [More like he can't think about it because it's too much for him.]

[masakados]

[Naoki hesitates-- this is something he doesn't like to disclose easily. It's a weakness. While it isn't something that can be exploited (at least not easily), time in the Vortex World learning you had to be always on your guard...

But, a glance over at her and a flick of his hand, sending another little bit of fire forward to light the next torch on the wall.]

...a bit. At first, especially, until I realised what it was. And then when I came here, when things happen that a lot of people panic about or feel things toward... it's way too much emotion all at once.

[harepiece]

["TOO ENERGETIC, IT'S IRRITATING"... Has he been traveling with an 80 year old this entire trip and he didn't even know it?? Good thing there aren't any lawns around for Sousei to kick him off of.]

Oh.

[But Sousei will be the recipient of the Sad Eyes of Pity™ anyway... He understands. Sousei's just a grandpa, he can't help it.]

It's hard to tell that you're irritated, you know! [HE THOUGHT THAT WAS SOUSEI'S RESTING STATE.]

[psycholawgy]

[ The light thing is really so cool, and Athena is so fascinated. ]

Oh, I see.

Well, if you ever have problems, you know you can talk to me.

[bakudanma]

It's just a matter of locating the dentist's office. Everyone I've spoken with is afraid of the dentist, so they are of no help at all.

_{[ hMMmmMmm ]}

[deontology]

[That is accurate. Actual 80 year old Sousei. Shakes cane!!!!]

... I just told you that I am.

[yeah, he.... he knows he's not very expressive, okay, don't make fun of his childhood affliction!!]

[rollin]

[ Swift and brutal? Then Yata's fight isn't too different. He finishes a couple of seconds after Killua, knocking his opponent unconscious and into a table. Parts of the man's clothes are singed where Yata hit him—Yata considers him done. Killua's opponents seem to be small fry to the kid, to which Yata gives a satisfied grin.

After that, it's back to business. The red shine in Yata's eyes tell the shady-looking men by the door that there's more where that came from. But they're not planning on sticking around long enough to witness it! They break into a sprint, heading for the nearest exit. ]

Get 'em!

[ Because they're running towards their... pink heart-covered motorcycles... ]

[harepiece]

[His childhood affliction of being born already a grandpa???]

Do you have to tell people every time you get irritated? [#bein a butthead

But at least he's searching for other unlocked doors simultaneously, so he hasn't dropped into the territory of "totally useless" yet!]

[deontology]

The people I am surrounded by know when I am irritated.

[they Get Him, okay!!! Oz just. Doesn't!!!

What a dumb conversation to have as they walk down this hallway and test out doors.... most of which are locked, incredible.]

[unevoke]

[If nothing else, it's a start.

The woman, grateful for their assistance, points immediately in front of them. (Pretty vague, but hey, better than nothing.)]

There's a big forest about a mile ahead. They say the monster's hiding somewhere in the forest. Please, hurry!

[Shinjiro hefts his axe, looks over at Naoki.]

Got any other questions, or should we get goin'?

[masakados]

[A little laugh at that-- he's not the type to open up easily, but the offer doesn't go unappreciated.]

Thanks, I'll keep it in mind.

[dielectrics]

[ Upon seeing the motorcycles, Killua skids to a stop. No. Just no. This is ridiculous.

He turns to Yata, and says, flatly: ]

Absolutely not.

[ His pause gives the men enough time to corner them. One of them comes up, wheezing, and gasps out: ]

Wait! Wait, were you here for the job interview?

[psycholawgy]

Good!

[ She gives him a thumbs up. ]

[rollin]

[ Yeah, he had the same thoughts, Killua. Whatever trouble this is, it just isn't worth it. Maybe if there was an actual crime taking place... but no, all they got were toys and Hello Kitty bikes. Yata is about to head back into the club when the question catches him off guard. ]

Huh? Interview?

[ A raised eyebrow tells the men Yata has no idea what they're talking about, but they continue: ]

Yeah! We've been looking for strong guys like you two!

[harepiece]

[GIVE HIM SOME TIME AND HE WILL TOO. He has no choice in that matter by the way, since Oz has already decided they will become friends... bye sousei.....]

I see! It's just one of those things where you have to be around a person for a while first, right? Like how some people have regular angry faces, hungry angry faces, and angry faces for when their smart CyBuddy likes their roommate better!

[deontology]

[no.... nO... HE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS LIFE....]

...

[How does he even...respond to that.......

Maybe he responds to it by ignoring it.

Will that make Oz go away.

He opens a finally unlocked door, pushing it open and pretending like he didn't hear anything about angry faces.]

[harepiece]

[nEVER RESPOND TO OZ BY IGNORING, THAT JUST MAKES HIM ATTACH 10x HARDER AND FASTER. Learn from Elliot's mistakes, Sousei...

Oz just flounces behind him merrily, though he is definitely projecting the annoying air of someone who's like "hahaha I SEE HOW IT IS" without actually saying anything. It's a talent of his.

But he'll mercifully leave the subject behind once Sousei opens one of the last unlocked doors remaining, scooting around him to poke his head through the gap. Luckily he doesn't immediately get decapitated, but he can't see much inside since the room doesn't seem to have windows?!]

...Huh. I'm going to look for a light switch.

[masakados]

I think that's the most we're gonna get.

[Sotto voce. It's an NPC, he's not quite expecting to hear about a bunch of weakpoints or other informaation. But nevertheless, Naoki smiles and waves lightly to the woman before turning to go.]

C'mon.

[He figures that they can figure out its weaknesses when they have to fight it anyway--]

[deontology]

[It's too late for Sousei...remember him how he lived... killjoy-y and grumpy.

For now, though, he just watches Oz be a dumbass and poke his head in without a care!!! Good thing he didn't get decapitated!! Though he follows a moment later, opening the door wider in an attempt to let more of the light in from the hallway.

Why does this room not have windows....

He just walks in after Oz, significantly more wary. One of the two of them has to be ready for killer clowns or something...]

[dielectrics]

[ Killua slants a skeptical glance at Yata. Then he shrugs. Hey, if they're hiring, it's an easy way to see what they're up to, right? ]

What's it pay?

[ Gotta act like they're actually here for it, right? The guy grins. ]

Enough, for what you'll be doing. Come in and meet the boss. [ He looks around, like he's afraid someone will overhear. ] We can't talk out here, not when it's goods like this.