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 Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 6:06 pm
Kingsley been hoping for something that was a lot less like a school lecture. He tried really hard to pay attention, he did, but the thing he noticed the most was definitely the guy with the snack tray.
Instead of asking like a normal human he found his hand wandering over Lawrence's shoulder of it's own accord.
Quote: Kingsley is a Y1 Mist Hunter.
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 6:30 pm
Gale Gentry ( Y3 Death Hunter Specialist )
He tucked away the name Kara Dolan for later remembrance, Gale's brows raising at her question. Museums were always fascinating places in general, but paired with his own specialty, it made sense for him to be even more interested in them now.
"Well, a lot of myths are based in fact, though I highly doubt all items in all museums have a background based in actual artifacts," said Gale thoughtfully. "Most artifacts are researched thoroughly and generally are brought to our attention by large amounts of FEAR in one particular area -
the same sort of thing that your weapon and your shields are made out of," Gale added, just to clarify. "We have special monitors and scanners that can detect unusual FEAR levels. The Death Division studies them - we're the research division, mostly - and if its deemed dangerous or questionable, then we go out and try and find the source of it."
He gave Kara a small smile. "Did that help at all?"Merric Cassel ( Y1 Life Trainee )
"I've only been here a short while as well," said Merric, with a nod. There was a slight frown on his face that seemed to be a permanent expression,
his fingers drumming idly on his leg. Lysander's words were sort of familiar - he did know what Westworld was - but now he was confused as to what exactly that had to do with being here on the island.
Maybe they weren't actually on the island. Merric's frown deepened.
"Do you think that they'll do a bit more work to make it a little more realistic?" he asked. "I do agree, it's very...extravagant in some places. The voice in my head just grunts a lot, it's extremely unappealing."
Roswell was given a nod of greeting, and also a look of mild envy. Merric's own laboratory assistant was nowhere to be seen, which was disappointing.
"A pleasure, Roswell."October Flynn ( Y1 Mist Trainee )
October made a noise of distress at the possibility of having to wake up. He turned his head enough to give Stormy a despondent look, then finally dragged himself mostly vertical at the desk. One elbow remained planted on the top of it, his head propped up in the palm of his hand.
"I have a question," he said, sounding very serious. "Are there naps involved in the next mission?"
Inside of his head, Tuesday made a half choked sound that was probably an attempt at biting back a laugh of exasperation.
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:02 pm
Being exposed fresh out of her pod to someone like Mimsy had been a pretty easy way for Alice to mentally set the tone of weird that she could probably expect to see here, and from the sound of what they were saying, she'd been right to set that bar so high in the first place. She was sitting near the window, paying more attention to the world outside of the classroom than anything in it, the exposed page of her notebook empty excepting her name and the date, which she'd reflexively written in the top right corner. Hopefully she would remember everything. Or her sister would. Her mind stopped wandering so insistently towards the outdoors when the 'lecturing' stopped, and she stretched as she regained her bearings, reeling in her daydreams. It was difficult to ignore that at least one person was staring endlessly at her, but she tried. It would probably wear off, right? "Made this for you," she casually mentioned, leaning towards the desk beside her to pass the name tag sticker to her twin sister. It read "ALICE", with a smiley face beside it. She'd already helpfully peeled off the backing. Quote: Alice is a trainee Life hunter who woke up like this.
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:08 pm
Eyebrows raised dramatically at her twin as the Alice sticker was passed to her but, without any other comment, she dutifully stuck it to the front of her jacket. She was too busy scribbling notes in a messy scrawl to have bothered with a nametag and figured that if she was going to assume the Alice role today, Alice could work on her own Dinah sticker. That or they were both going to be Alice today. That had happened before. It'd happen again. There were a lot of odd perks of being a twin and ******** with people's heads was just one of the better ones. "Is she going to stare at us forever? Though I think for once I'm not jealous of the attention you get..." Dinah was all but muttering under her breath as she finally slapped her notebook shut at the end of the presentations. "It's just weird." This whole place was but it was also damned interesting. Everything was new, exciting, and she was ready for more. Quote: Dinah Chambers is a Life Trainee. She wants much more than this provincial life.
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:17 pm
Education? Criminal background? Sam was coming up with some interesting terms herself. "Dunno about federal funding. I don't think it has ties to any single government or receives funding from them. More like a self funded secret guild. Dunno how they make money though." That was a good question. "What I do know is in order to join, you need to be able to sense FEAR." "Oh..." Dam, she had no clue who they were either. When Dawson popped in Kammy's attention went straight to him. "You got samples? Great, I wanna learn how to runic my own stuff, since I don't got the funds to buy a full runic one. Need to gain more EXP. Death needs to do all the uhh...info spy stuff, so I need to go grind on some tech." And not because she wanted to just play games or anything. Course not. "Oh, nice, life labs...oh wait." She looked at her coat just to confirm she was in death. "But I'm in death. Do I need to join life to use the labs?" She made a noise in the back of her throat and started mumbling. "Maybe I can be a double class, learn two sets of skill trees...But then could I max out both? nnngh...." As she pondered her dilemma she looked around and spotted the ever familiar Caroline. "Oh, Caroline!" She called out and waved. "Hi!" It made her feel so much better knowing she was about. Possible party recruit. Quote: Kammy is a Y1 Death Huner. She was a Runic for a month or two until she was podded. She loves computers.
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:28 pm
The gathering was warming up, and it felt for a long moment that everything was a little more complete. Interaction, true human interaction and kindness, many who had not seen such in a long, long time. It felt like they had somewhere to belong as Hunters, as friends, and perhaps one day even as family. It felt like-
-The door slammed open and a scrawny guy, with the kind of face that anyone just subconsciously wanted to beat up, stared wild-eyed at the procession. He paused for a second, grabbed some canapes from the variety of options, and then hurriedly parted through the mottled gathering. "Lucky, Lucky, what did you do?" A pause. "Oh sup Sherry." He nodded to Gale, and then looked like he was going to say something else to someone else when - "Right, dude, the boss is on a warpath, did you seriously bail that Sahara mission we had today you were supposed to grab some people and-"
- And then some ordinary looking Hunter strode in like he owned the place, weapon and all, took one good look around, and then at Lucky mingling.
Above five seconds later, the entire floor dropped below them, for a very, very long time, and when they finally landed it was in thick, sand and the immediately a whirlwind of senses. There was loud, noisy wind, there was sand, and breaking through the wind and sand the sound of shelter, of tents and safety. It would take some longer still to figure out they were no longer in any sort of room even on the island, and the longer they took, the more their feet sand into the shifting sand, the more their exposed skin began to hurt even despite their Fear shields, and the more difficult it had become to breathe.
All of a sudden, the wind stopped. It was just sand now, as copious as salt in the middle of the ocean. It was sand, the remnants of a few tents, what had been a Hunter base, in the distance now completely abandoned, and then just a scalding, hot warmth. None of the new trainees would understand where they are or what happened, but most of the veterans would almost immediately.
This was the Sahara.
OOC WELCOME TO THE SAHARAAs you look around, other than the initial shock, and the suddenly sweltering heat growing hotter by the second, it doesn't seem to be too bad. A shame you didn't bring sunscreen, really. The sand is soft now that there's no wind, and you can feel unusual ridges underneath the sand that seem to be moving-
- Oh. Oh yes. There is indeed something or several something squirming and shifting underneath your feet in the sand. Occasionally they break the sand and you see pincers, they look like centipedes if centipedes were two feet long. The sands churn around them, and they swim in small tight clusters together, abominations that shouldn't exist. Nearing one too close results in it snapping from the sand against your Fear shield and in some cases, even latching onto you.
Nonetheless, these centipedes aren't too threatening. You'll just need to dispose of it as you please, and there's plenty of room in the abandoned tents with the dried blackened corpses still wearing ragged white coats if you really need shelter. It's too bad that the small centipedes follow you.
gaia_crown [ STEP 1: CENTIPEDE MOBS ]: Upon arrival, you are surrounded by a small army of centipede mobs. Roll 1d6 to see how many spawn around you as you land. They have 5 HP EACH and do 5 autodamage PER KILL, and immediately dissolve into black wisp when defeated. If your Hunter needs help, they can try to ICly flag someone down, or post in ooc quotes in bold red MY HUNTER NEEDS HELP.
- YOU CAN CONSOLIDATE YOUR ROLLS. Ie: instead of attacking 2dX, you can attack 6dX, where it counts as 3 turns in one post. Add up damage done/damge taken as need be.
gaia_crown [ STEP 2: FURTHER EXPLORATION ] Your character can interact with anyone else in this area and explore the below locations/ chat/ discuss/ ask questions with any other Hunters etc. Make sure you QUOTE anyone you talk to. Random events may happen, and you may get randomly quoted, so stay vigilant!
gaia_star [ THE TENTS ] Mostly ragged cloth, the runs around the tent light up, but do not work. There's no smell anymore, not even from the blackened corpses, and there's no sign of weapons tablets anywhere. Some scarce supplies, mostly old soda cans, and the occasional book out of all things, litter the camps. If you're lucky, you might even find a granola bar.
gaia_star [ THE SANDS ] Outside the tent, it is just hot, and growing hotter by the second. Other than the small swarm of centipedes, there's just dunes and sand as far as your eyes can see above the wavering horizon. Before you know it, as you move around, sweat begins to drip off of you, and your mouth feels dry and parched. Maybe you were holding onto some snacks from that meet and greet, they sure would come in handy now. IF YOU HAVEN'T POSTED YET Your char is still free to come in! Just have them arrive just a little before this post and then rp out the interactions. THE NEXT (MINI) UPDATE WILL BE JULY 9TH
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nessy rolled 1 6-sided dice:
4
Total: 4 (1-6)
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:35 pm
Wearing a skirt today had not been a good idea. As far as first thoughts went when it came to entering the Sahara for the first time, it was not a very usual one, but when her skirt blew up into her face it was the only one she had. Blessedly Dinah never wore a skirt without bike shorts underneath and her dignity was spared...for now. Her second thought had been to make sure her sister was beside her and, finding that this was so, her third thought formed. "Oh my Goooooood!" The squeal was loud and - perhaps oddest of all - excited. Immediately Dinah wanted to dive to her knees to scoop up one of the massive centipedes, wanted to dissect it, understand it, wanted to know what she could make of its insides. Instead she felt the sharp slice of something against her barriers. Dinah might have thought that they were cute but it was becoming clear, quickly, that they thought of her only as food.
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prolixity rolled 1 6-sided dice:
6
Total: 6 (1-6)
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:36 pm
Lin knew enough about her division to sit very, very still when Mark burst in, followed shortly by Caelius. Wise prey did not draw attention to itself. However, the strategy didn't work, and as she dropped into painfully hot, whipping sand, she made a quiet note to herself that this was, apparently, Lucky's fault. Not that she would be in a position to do anything about this discovery for some time if ever, but the note had been made.
The first thing she did was haul her scarf over her nose and mouth, grateful that her glasses were protecting her eyes from the worst of it. When the wind dropped, she looked around and found that it seemed that the rest of the class was all here was well. Wherever here was.
Sandy, Anax observed.
Thank you for the astute observation! The heat was searing, and they seemed to be in a desert climate, among what looked to be an encampment. Further observations were derailed by the sand beneath her feet shifting, and several oversized centipedes bursting out of the sand to snap at her legs. She let out a high-pitched yelp and kicked out at them before remembering that she had a weapon and summoning him.
Centipede HP: 30
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Molten Tigrex rolled 1 6-sided dice:
5
Total: 5 (1-6)
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:38 pm
Mark's rambling left Lucky looking confused, and then very, very concerned. He pulled out his phone, tapping his way through a search for something that evidently wasn't coming up. " What Sahara mission?" Lucky asked Mark. It was at that point that he noticed someone on the other side of the room staring right at him. Someone who was familiar, dangerous, and also, his boss. Lucky grimaced and backtracked immediately. "Oh. That Sahara miss--" And then they fell. Lucky landed on his feet, weapon drawn, looking like a startled cat on the last of its nine lives. It took only moments for the wind whipping through the desert to coat the entirety of him in a fine layer of sand. "I mean, I just don't understand why we keep having to come back here, I'm pretty sure we know what killed them this time," Lucky called out in what he assumed was Mark's general direction, though this was only audible to the hunters that landed in the sand closest to him. The sand was starting to churn around his feet, and he just waved the end of his blade at the seething centipede nest as if to say 'see?' anyone nearby feel free to interact w/lucky LOLLL
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Nothing Yet rolled 1 6-sided dice:
5
Total: 5 (1-6)
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:40 pm
Today was indeed a double Alice day, made apparent by the 'ALICE' name tag that she stuck to herself (smiley face in front this time). It helped her feel a little less weird about the attention, which seemed a whole lot like it was only happening because of her name. "Diiidn't get the impression she's a quitter," she lamented, the restless tap tap tap of her pen leaving tiny splatters of ink on the page. After pausing to allow the interruption to happen, noting 'Mark' and 'Caelius' respectively, she opened her mouth to continue the conversation- -and found herself spitting out sand. That didn't bother her in the slightest. She whooped with excitement and dug her summoned weapon into the sand to keep herself sturdy and upright, taking in the sights of an ecosystem she'd never seen before. "They're huge!" was her only comment regarding the centipedes, in a tone that confirmed she was just as thrilled as her sister was..
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:42 pm
EDIT: this was meant before the update post by Zoo QxQ He could only nod when the busty girl took a look at him. But when she and the other guy that came to join the orientation and conversation, all somewhat forgetting they were supposed to be silent, he just got reminded of school life in the past. "You two would really go and streak down and then have say over newbies next year?" he asked, not really sure if he wants to show all of himself to the entire crowd of people. He was just a kid, average built and well, his face was almost always half hidden under his hat... So when Lin spoke up, Sy wondered if there really might be a random hazing that could happen since it hasn't happened before. The newbie turned himself around in his seat completely onto his knees looking at Nora. "You've experienced THAT much already? I only went to a group mission..and.. i guess i still have to find my way to the cafeteria... This girl told me once that there was good food there. She was at the front having a small speech earlier ( He is talking about Sherry.* ) Grifferie just quoting for a mention about your character ouo // Sherry sneezed; someone spoke about her Quote: Sy is a y1 Moon Hunter & interested in learning more about Deus.
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poke mattix rolled 1 6-sided dice:
5
Total: 5 (1-6)
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:43 pm
It was nice to see so many people here, having fun, getting to know one another. It was really, really nice.
Which was why, of course, Cael had to come in and completely ******** it all up.
The floor was ripped under their feet, and Jason landed to face to blistering hot winds of the Sahara. It didn't last long, but it was soon replaced by lots and lots of giant bugs.
He wanted to cry, really. But he kept his emotions in check, there were plenty of younger kids here who would be ever more frightened and need help.
"E-EVERYONE STAY CALM!" He shouted, weapon summoned as a swarm of centipedes ran around his feet.
HP: 50
Mob HP: 25
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kuumeii rolled 1 6-sided dice:
6
Total: 6 (1-6)
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:44 pm
Tobin was about to make his threat a reality as he had grabbed Nash's leg and pulled it up to bite but then the entire damn floor gave out.
"OOF!" There had been no time for him to really scream as they fell, even for a while. First he had to wrap his mind around the fact that the entire goddamn floor had given out. "WHAT THE HELL?!" The voice rang out and his butt hit something squishy. "Ugh, Nash I hope that was your face-" He muttered, getting up in the sand as the hot air struck him and he spit out the sand that had gone in.
Looking down he noticed something that scared him more than the fall or anything here could - he'd landed on Dottie. Not just on her, he'd flattened her down into the sand. "Ah s**t..." Grabbing her leg he yanked her free, noticing that Dean and Nash had fallen nearby. "That wasn't my damn fault before ANY of you even begin to-" He paused. "...to...."
Then he saw it beyond the view of her bright hair and he grinned.
Without another word he went charging in with his club in two hands, watching the long, skittering creatures. "Come here you little shits!" He yelled, rushing in to a group of about six of them. He still hadn't learned that whole "look before you leap" thing.
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LiquidMangos rolled 1 6-sided dice:
5
Total: 5 (1-6)
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:48 pm
In retrospect, she probably should have been as giddy as she was but how could she not!? This place was becoming more and more intriguing! Throwing new and challenging things her way! All she could think of what was going to be her next test now!
If she'd had half a mind to pay attention, she probably would have thought about the decency of herself as the floor was nearly pulled out beneath her and she plummeted down into blazing hot sand and the scorching winds of a desert.
But no time! Her glittering emerald eyes caught sight of some rather... large creatures. OH GEEZ! CENTIPEDES!?
"Didn't know they could get this big?"
◺I... Don't think that's normal. Regardless... SUMMON ME!◿ Her pinky sub-consciously twist in one of her ears. For a weapon talking in her head, he could sure yell loud!
She spread out her hand and, in the near blink of an eye she had her Tonfas ready to slice and dice!
Centipede HP: 25
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poke mattix rolled 2 10-sided dice:
10, 3
Total: 13 (2-20)
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:49 pm
He chopped one up and then shrieked when he was covered in bug acid guts.
< Remember Jason, stay calm >
'Zanth I hate you'.
HP: 45
Damage: 8
Mob HP: 17
Charge: 1/3
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