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[EM] Official Kickoff to the Holiday Season [Milo/Alaska]

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chirigami

Swashbuckling Sentai

PostPosted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:51 pm


User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.Resupply Mission 5B
Location: Shopping Mall; Specific Location Unknown
Images:: x, x, x.
General debriefing: With the holiday season fast approaching, the division leaders have a very important tasks for hunters willing to step up to the challenge: brave the holiday season crowds and get some things for them. In addition, hunters are also tasked with escorting a golem fashioned after the division leader they're shopping for. Hunters will then task this golem with trying on clothes to ensure a good fit.
Mission Budget: Hunters will be issued a prepaid debit card to use. All unspent funds will be returned to Deus Ex. Any additional clothes a hunter purchases for either their division lead or themselves will come out of their own pocket.
* E class difficulty level (anyone may attempt; all hunters regardless of rank will be monitored])


MECHANICS

* MECHANICS:
- As you enter to pick up the mission, the Hunter at the lighthouse portal stops you. "Sorry, we're doing luck of the draw here." He points to a six-sided dice. A literal, six sided dungeons and dragons dice that they probably stole from Mark.
- RP rolling the dice for luck. There is an actual IC list of what the dices match up to:
1 = Allan, 2 = Aria, 3= Caelius, 4 = H, 5 = Edith, 6 = you choose, lucky you.
- After you take the gamble, the Hunter on portal duty will activate a princess golem and a shopping list. The princess golem is because the division leads hate mistakes, so any clothing you get for them better be a perfect fit and match. Once there, your hunter (and golem) will be dropped off at a mall. Roll 5d20 to determine what shops you get (see below). Visit the online site/catalogue of these sites to do your shopping, and try to get stuff which you think best matches who you have to shop for.
- Remember to refer to the request list to ensure that you're getting everything you need for that person
- If you go with more than one person, each person needs a golem (duplicates are up to you, otherwise you may reroll if you feel the RP would benefit better from different golems). Every golem will come with a separate budget. The only thing you and your group will share are the stores you get.
- * Golem Reactions: Occasionally the golem will spout a random phrase, as well as react positively/negatively to what you have selected. See list of predisposed dialogue, which you can use further down. All golems use the same dialogue, they are princess golems after all!

Budget*
- Using the stores you rolled for below, you must try to get all the items while staying in budget. Budget will depend on the golem; each golem has a different prepaid card/budget amount. Simply browse the online catalogs provided, or improvise with items you think could be found in those stores. If you don't, any additional items must come out of your own paycheck, ouch. Good luck getting something as close as possible to the contents on the list (if you can't find anything, improvise!). Also the lighthouse sentries aren't letting you back until you actually fulfill the list, out of respect and a healthy dose of fear.
- You can buy more than one item from the store.
- You can buy your own hunter additional items or purchase additional items for the lead golems out of pocket. Who knows? It might pay off in the long run...

Allan's List:

    Budget: $500
  • Kohu Plushie hat ☆*:.。. o(≧▽≦)o .。.:*☆
  • Ichigo Kurosaki Bankai form shinigami outfit O(≧▽≦)O
  • Naruto Kyuubi nine-tailed fox form T-shirt ヽ( ★ω★)ノ
  • Pikachu T-shirt ヾ(@^▽^@)ノ
  • Pikachu and friends T-shirt *✲゚*。✧٩(・ิᴗ・ิ๑)۶*✲゚*。✧
  • Pikachu socks о(ж>▽<)y ☆
  • Laser pointer



Aria's List:

    Budget: $2000
  • Tunic shirt
  • Miniskirt
  • Jeans, bootcut
  • Feminine Outfit w/matching accessories, muted colors preferred
  • Sleepwear
  • Winter coat
  • Scarves



Caelius' List:

    Budget: $1250.35
  • Moleskine Classic Notebook, Pocket, Ruled, Black, Hard Cover (3.5 x 5.5).
  • Dunhill Sentryman Ballpoint Pen Black With Gold Trim.
  • Shirt.
  • Pants.
  • Black tie.
  • Nair Hair Remover



H's List:

    Budget: $5000
  • Pick up suit @ Tailor's (Madame Paulette's Only)
  • Dom Pérignon, 1967
  • Scotch
  • Fancy Tie
  • Surgical Gloves
  • Pregnancy Test Strip



Edith's List:

    Budget: $1000
  • Sports bra.
  • Baseball bat.
  • Sports Paraphernalia
  • Running Shoes
  • Spandex Shorts
  • Push-up padded bra.



...Something tells you that some of the items on the list aren't like the other ones...

Stores:

  1. Madame Paulette - SPECIAL by going here you can have them create anything; this is essentially a wild card.
    Price range: $500 - $3000 per item.
  2. Lush - Women's soap and shampoo products
    Price range: $10 - $50 per item.
  3. Coach - Accessories (handbags mostly)
    Price range: $300 - $800 per item.
  4. Pandora - Jewelry
    Price range: $50 - $200 per item.
  5. Sweet Factory - Candy
    Price range: $2 - $20 for a grossly huge bag of candy
  6. Disney Store - Specialized Disney Merchandise
    Price range: $20 - $50 for a full princess costume with frilly wings
  7. Louis Vuitton - Expensive Clothing and Handbags
    Price range: $500 - $10, 000
  8. Radio Shack - Electronics & Accessories
    Price range: $50 - $200
  9. Spencers - "Stoner" Culture
    Price range: $20 - $80
  10. Hot Topic - "Pop" Culture
    Price range: $20 - $50
  11. JCPenney - Clothing, Furniture
    Price range: $20 - $100
  12. H&M - Clothing
    Price range: $20 - $100
  13. Foot Locker - Sneakers/Athletic Shoes
    Price range: $20 - $200
  14. Champs Sports - Sports Apparel
    Price range: $20 - $200
  15. West 49 - Sk8ter clothing
    Price range: $30 - $150
  16. Pac Sun - Clothing, Sports Apparel
    Price range: $20 - $100
  17. Valentino - Expensive clothing
    Price range: $5000+
  18. Victoria's Secret - AS IT SOUNDS
    Price range: $20 - $100
  19. Sephora - Women's makeup
    Price range: $10 - $100
  20. American Eagle - Hipster clothing
    Price range: $20 - $100


Golem phrases:
Roll when entering a store/trying on a new piece of clothing. Improvise when needed, ie "I'm not wearing that" when entering a store can be tweaked to "I'm not wearing anything from here."

  1. "Not bad."
    Effect: Golem approves of your choice.
  2. "We're not going in there."
    Effect: Reroll a store.
  3. "I'm not wearing that."
    Effect: Pick a new item.
  4. "My star barrettes are fabulous!"
    Effect: None.
  5. "I want that one instead."
    Effect: Look at the item you're viewing on the page. Move two items left. Your golem wants that item instead.
  6. "Let's go over here!"
    Effect: Your golem drags you to another store. Reroll if entering, roll again if you just purchased something.
  7. "Wait. I forgot something! We're going back."
    Effect: Return to a previous store. If you get this on the first roll, visit the first store twice. Due to a very fussy golem, if you receive this three times you can ignore it from the fourth roll onward. The golem will be very sulky afterwards and may act like a giant wo/man-child but hey, thems the lil breaks. You also don't need to roll again, provided you haven't bought nothing yet.
  8. "Let's take a break. My treat."
    Effect: "My treat" is a filthy lie. You spend 15 min at a cafe being watched uncomfortably by the golem as it attempts small chatter. Lose -$5 from your paycheck. At least the golem didn't blow its own cover by trying to eat something. If entering a store, you're pulled away before you can go in. If purchasing something, you're dragged to one immediately after.
  9. "Aren't you missing something?"
    Effect: Lose something you've purchased. If you've purchased nothing, you lose the list.
  10. "Hey, nice job!"
    Effect: The golem is pretty happy.
  11. "...You're joking."
    Effect: The golem is sulking.
  12. "Does this make my butt look big?"
    Effect: The golem is insecure and is looking for a compliment.
  13. "So, what are your plans?"
    Effect: Is the golem attempting to hit on you, or is it sincerely asking you what you want to do as a hunter?!
  14. "Can you suggest something for me?"
    Effect: Pick something out. Roll 1d4. Even, the golem is happy and accepts the suggestion. Buy it. Odd, the golem rejects it.
  15. "What do you think of this?"
    Effect: The golem randomly picks something out. Roll 1d4. Even, the golem is happy and buys it. Odd, the golem looks disappointed and puts it back.
  16. "Hey. You try this on too."
    Effect: The golem forces you to wear the latest outfit/clothing item you purchased.
  17. "You should change your outfit too."
    Effect: The golem forces you into purchasing a whole new outfit and wear it for the duration of the mission.
  18. "ERROR QUERY: LOCATION? INPUT NEEDED."
    Effect: The golem looks at you blankly as shoppers around at you give you an odd look as they begin to whisper among themselves. Choose a store, any store.
  19. "..."
    Effect: The golem is giving you a heavy, cold stare. You feel shamed.
  20. "I want two of these."
    Effect: Double the next item on the list, ie you need two now.


* 3 mission reward points for completing this successfully. If you do not get all of the items, 1 mission reward point + look of pity from the Lighthouse Hunters, plus three days of toilet cleaning.

In addition, for going on this mission you may also choose to shop FOR YOURSELF and update your hunter's wardrobe/things. It'll come out of your own pay check however.

If you lose the list: -$25 is deducted from your paycheck before a Hunter pulls you aside and teaches you how to back the list up on your phone. If the list was on your phone to start with, -$200 to purchase a replacement phone.

Tips/Suggestions:

To move at a faster rate, roll 3d20: first roll represents what store you're going into, the second the golem's opinion of the store, and the last is the golem's reaction to buying an item. Not recommended if you're doing it in groups since doing this pretty much means you're soloing the entire time.

Can I choose which store to enter first?
That's fine. Think of the stores you roll = the least crowded. Assume you have only 2 IC hours to do this, so the stores that are open/least crowded = best chance to get everything done.

Can I buy more than one item at a store?
Yes, but be sure to roll a golem response for each item purchased!
PostPosted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:16 am


The date was a foreboding one indeed, even Milo knew of such perils that could be faced when venturing out at the end of November, after Thanksgiving. Even small islands had such things as Black Friday, though nothing as extreme as say on the mainland. But it existed, meaning it was the official start of the holiday season. Which was even mentioned at the top of the mission briefing the brunette was currently reading over. And despite the chaos that could be found, it actually seemed rather fun. (Besides him kind of wanting a few more articles of clothing as a few shirts had been ruined. Other motives? Naaaah).

But wandering the mall alone just seemed terribly boring and not on his levels of excitement at all, so Milo went out in the search of someone to share a new adventure with. And perhaps in the spirit of the thing and the stuff, someone new in general as it seemed a few of his usual contacts were thusly occupied. Which was fine, he was totally up for meeting those he had never really before. IT was a small island, it would be awesome to get to know others.

And in some random part of the island [because chiri is horrible with locations], it was where he spotted her in a handfull of other people. She was a little hard to miss, and it sort of helped that the trainee had seen her a few times on various other outings. Milo made a beeline that he was trying not to make it seem like it was a beeline up to Alaska, all smiles and a wave. "Yo!" He greeted. "You wanna do an awesome sounding mission with me?" Oh how he was trying to sound cool and nonchalant and not creepy at all. Friendly, he was going with friendly and personable.


Syusaki
finally, made it ~

chirigami

Swashbuckling Sentai


Syusaki

PostPosted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:16 pm


Alaska had seen her fair share of Black Fridays, and most if not all were rather unpleasant despite the treasures gleaned from the beginning holiday sales. It was almost a relief to know that there wasn’t anyone (barring her twin) who would want to drag the raven-haired woman to the portals and to the nearest mall. Perhaps this year she would be able to spend Black Friday in her room, nice and cozy.

Then again, maybe she wanted to leave the island to sneak back some bits of tasty food. She wore her usual expression—lips in a tight line, brows knitted together slightly, unamused—as she sat in the cafeteria and munched on rations. Even when portals were open, the food clearly wasn’t the best. Going out may prove to be useful for once. Someone seemed to weave through the tables, and at first she didn’t pay attention because it wasn’t a very familiar face. She recognized the sun emblem on his coat, but that was mostly it. She kept nibbling away at her bland meal until she began to realize the hunter really was coming for her. She put down her food.

“Hey.” Monotone. Clearly a Debbie Downer or McGrumpy Pants. Milo had poor taste in mission partners. “Missions are rarely awesome, but fine. I was thinking of heading out anyways,” she answered. She picked up the remnants of her rations and tossed it into the nearest trashcan like it was a basketball. It fell in with a clean swoop. “Alaska. You?” she introduced briefly as she headed for the portals.


chirigami
chirigami rolled 1 6-sided dice: 2 Total: 2 (1-6)
PostPosted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 12:23 am


There was no way he would be expecting as upbeat a tone as his own, most in part of starting to get a clue of personalities on the island and also just well, that would be simply silly. Didn't put a damper in any of his plans though, Milo was yet to think of his choice in partner as a poor one. He still had a stupid smile on his face after all, "trust me, wahine, we'll make it awesome." And it just seemed to grow with her agreeing to go with him; even as pessimistic as she was sounding.

"Alaska, eh?" Milo hummed at the mention of her name as they traveled along towards where the portals were still temporarily up. Weren't there a few others with State-ly names? A Nevada came to mind. "Name's Milo," he greeted in kind, pushing the state thought away with the shake of his head for now. Nah, they had more pressing matters that were drawing closer. "And today's mission is the mall, battlin' through the crowds of holiday shoppers." Milo explained, clapping a hand on Alaska's shoulder (probably overstepping some personal boundaries while he was at it. Aa, well, too late!) and swiping the other in front of him in a slow slight arc as if to set up an impression for the green eyes girl. And sure, there was much more to go on about the adventure they were setting forth towards, so many troupes.

But first. Apparently dice upon arrival. Milo simply picked it up and rolled.

And kind of had no idea who this person was. Aria. Huh. Well, now was a good time to learn about the other leads, eh? (Aaa, if only he was aware of what times were a'coming...)


syusaki
omg, this has not been replied to in forever ;A;

chirigami

Swashbuckling Sentai

Syusaki rolled 1 6-sided dice: 2 Total: 2 (1-6)

Syusaki

PostPosted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:27 pm


She narrowed her eyes when he used an unfamiliar word. Wahine? Must be some special lingo like boil or ghoul. Geez, I didn’t know you guys had that too! The noise reaper giggled inside her head before Alaska mentally waved her away, but the weapon had a point. It sounded rather Asian, perhaps he’d grown up in such a place? Lips remained tightly pressed together as she said nothing.

“Alaska,” she confirmed. “Twin to Nevada, since you’d notice eventually and just may as well get this out of the way.” People rarely ever noticed immediately unless they were especially keen, which seemed to be a rare occurrence in the world, and even more so on the island despite the small population of hunters. Especially when some even saw her younger sister on a regular basis. One would think they would’ve been quicker on the uptake despite all of their differences. Her nose crinkled at the mission description. She was hardly surprised given the season, but she still dreaded walking to the mall during the holidays. She also shot him a flat glare at the hand on her shoulder, but rather than brush his arm away she merely breezed toward the portals. Perhaps this was a sign that Alaska at least tolerated the other trainee.

As they approached the portal, Alaska gave the sentry a confused look until Milo rolled a dice. She sighed loudly, but grabbed the dice and rolled it, receiving the same number as her mission partner. The annoyance seemed to fade as she gave the man a quizzical look. “I guess we’re both shopping for Aria.” The only things she knew was what she looked like and that she was her sister’s division leader, also more sensible than her own. Oh Allan…

With their results decided, she pressed her hand to Milo’s back and pushed him into the portal with her.

chirigami
i did it I RESPONDED
chirigami rolled 1 20-sided dice: 13 Total: 13 (1-20)
PostPosted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 10:31 pm


Milo's brows shot up in surprise from Alaska's family relations news. Honestly, he would have been in the boat that wouldn't have noticed they were in fact twins, sure he wasn't expecting them to act the same (the few sets he knew before never did) but there were some noticeable differences between the two. So, he simply replied with, "Aa, dude, really? That's pretty awesome. Hung out with your sister a few times." Where that went, only time would tell. And they had a few hours to kill and see where it would.

Which was apparently going to start now, with Alaska shoving him through the portal with the accompanying Arias. Right into the hustle and bustle of the growing crowds for the upcoming holiday season. "Think its gonna be okay we got the same one?" Milo asked his companion once they were both through, passing along a glance from her to their identical copies of the same lead. (Mist? He wasn't all too familiar with all the names and faces).

"Haha, or I guess we got a twin thing goin' on..." He awkwardly added and just took out the list. Oh super sentai gods, thankfully he had an older sister so he knew what this all meant. And had watched enough television to see the fashion of girls. But he was still a hopeless male. And the first store they found themselves at was a Foot Locker.

Didn't seem to be anything on the list for Aria... but his eyes couldn't help but gravitate to the running shoes.


Quote:
Aria's List:

    Budget: $2000
  • Tunic shirt
  • Miniskirt
  • Jeans, bootcut
  • Feminine Outfit w/matching accessories, muted colors preferred
  • Sleepwear
  • Winter coat
  • Scarves



Quote:
purchased items
budget$2000


syusaki
meep

chirigami

Swashbuckling Sentai

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