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exsilium MODS ([personal profile] initiates) wrote in [community profile] exsiliumlogs2013-01-02 10:01 pm
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transport log » ❝ welcome to Exsilium ❞

Date: January 3rd
Location: The Initiative Hold & Courtyard.
Characters: Everyone.
Summary: New Transports have all arrived and have been led to a banquet room within the Hold.
Warnings: None.

You've just been hustled and bustled through mazes of information and literal, wide corridors of the Initiative Hold and you've been equipped with your weapon—be it a gun, a sword, or even your existing powers. They've handed you this light netbook and a small pouch of coins (or a debit card, if you're more inclined), and there are several Transports before and after you going through the very same motions. You can hear the Greeter's voice as she walks alongside large groups, telling them all about the history of this place and sharing with you your purpose here in a hurried and urgent tone. "You're in luck that we have enough rooms for all of you; the housing building is getting awfully full. Please, let me show you into the courtyard."

You pass what looks like huge gymnasiums, all with dummies and targets strewn and splayed around the room. Training areas. There are even classrooms, and a few small offices. You're rushed past a large library while the Greeter informs you that you can find almost all your information there, if you've got the time to look—and trust her, you'll have time. You don't spend a lot of time in the bank, and it's a bit of a blur of exchanges with more and more of these strangely-accented and oddly polite-seeming members of the Initiative.

Soon enough, you're in a massive courtyard bustling with all the other Transports. It's not exactly what you'd expect, and it looks more like barracks than anything—huge walls of concrete and stone, separating you from all of the hallways you'd just passed through. It's raining heavily, and dark clouds loom in the air, though it hasn't turned to snow. It's a chill cold, and there are shelters—long cloth hangings that extend from the walls of concrete to house you from the rain, but not enough. Most notably, the courtyard is filled with a marketplace. Even in the cold and the rain, there are several citizens seated at their covered booths and tables, bundled up against the weather. They're selling all manner of their own handmade goods and foods, and citizens and Transports alike are traveling from one small covered shop to another in search of all manner of necessities.

The Greeter's voice has become so faint now, but you swear you can make it out in the back of the crowds as she tells you, "Good luck. Be safe!"

Her voice is drowned out by the busy marketplace, though even the transactions taking place are somewhat subdued. Nobody is overly happy, really, though most citizens can be found with smiles on their faces. It doesn't seem like they're that shocked to see you, either; even if you're not bound in tattered rags and wrapped in heavy shawls as they are. You're welcome to walk up to a shop, and find yourself something to eat—hey, maybe you'll even find something akin to a raincoat. Or, you can join the others under the coverings against the walls. Where am I? What war? She was talking so fast, and it didn't all make very much sense… did anyone else catch it all?

Welcome to the courtyard. Welcome to the Initiative Hold—and most importantly, welcome to Exsilium
inline: (yeah my phone bill's overdue)

[personal profile] inline 2013-01-05 06:30 am (UTC)(link)
[It's definitely both! Well, the close part's relative, but he does know her a little better than the other Transports. Judal may notice some confusion flickering in Kazu's expression—it's pretty clear he doesn't know what a Conqueror is, much less in relation to Kougyoku. They've talked quite a bit, but were always interrupted before he could get around to asking more about her world.

He takes another step back but not further, eyeing Judal's expression from under the brim of his beanie.]


Been seeing her around. [ A shrug. ] Dunno if we're talking 'bout the same person though.

[He actually does mean the last part, considering the whole multi-verse thing.]
firesneeze: (pic#4525473)

[personal profile] firesneeze 2013-01-05 06:31 am (UTC)(link)
[ A surprised oohf comes out when he feels that heavy tail against his back. He gets the idea. Mako pulls back enough to throw an apologetic smile over his shoulder in Naga's direction. ]

All right, all right.

[ His hand squeezes Korra's waist as he goes to turn and face the rest of those present, a silent message that says we'll talk later. He'll make sure they do. Things turn serious now. Mako looks around at the moving crowds. Like Asami he's back to looking for anyone else they might know. ]

Is it true, then? [ His attention is back on them. ] Everything she said.
needlecraft: (pic#5465255)

[personal profile] needlecraft 2013-01-05 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ehhhh, though he tried his best to actually pay attention, all he could notice was... This other person walking beside him ever since he looked some thing up on the internet back at home. With a cheeky smile, the cocks his head towards him and continues to talk about how lucky he was. Nearly escaping Skeletons and into this strange, deranged place, he was at least safe from being specifically targeted.

This guy had black hair and metallic marble eyes, but they were always half-lidded while the smile continues to sneer.

"Instead of having to deal with the cult, you get to screw around in banged down Britain, huh?"


It was better to ignore, but it was already the end of the tour and he almost didn't retain anything from that guy's senseless babbling about how he has lived through these many world phases. Usually, he would brush it off with a calm expression, but he looks quite frustrated. Whatever the Greeter said must have been important yet all he caught was some of the history and something about housing.

The rest was drowned out easily by
how this world looks very similar to his in a different world phase. He really didn't need this and was willing to ask until--

"Wow, Sidel, you really don't pay attention, huh." He said as he leans against the wall on the other side. "Even I got everything!" ]

Maybe I would have had at least one clue if you would shut your mouth. [ He usually doesn't retaliate much to being patronized himself, but this was a big deal. The snappy hiss may or may not be thrown at your direction because that's where he is. He just wanted to find a raincoat in peace!

He should really pick one rather than stay here drenched, but all of the ones he has found look hideous.
]

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ooc: red text are hallucinations! If you want him to hallucinate something, go ahead.
chargethesebatteries: (WHAT IS THE FIRST RULE OF FIGHT CLUB)

[personal profile] chargethesebatteries 2013-01-05 06:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Another day another marque; Tamora's still getting used to the whole cop gig, but she's always been more of a hands-on learner. She kind of digs the badge and the extra gun, but doesn't dig the uniform so much--way too much starch, and she doesn't really figure she needs to wear the armor for her daily rounds--and so she's substituted a black turtleneck for the collared shirt. This place is an anarchy, after all, so she can't think that a cop ditching part of their uniform guidelines is really going to rank on the radar.

[Rounding a corner on her cruiser, she pauses when a loud voice rings out clearly in the main square. Good gravy, what's with all the yelling. And that's when she sees a rather unmistakable figure standing in the middle of the street, being mostly avoided by the people around him.

[No way, can that really be...? Ralph? Really? It's been over a month since she's seen a familiar face from home (besides Sonic, of course, but that's... a slightly different story)--she'd started to think things were going to stay that way. This isn't a joke, right?

[Kicking the cruiser forward and circling around behind Ralph she folds her arms. Well it sure looks like him, and she really can't imagine anybody looking enough like him for a case of mistaken identity. Time for a test, maybe.]


Wreck-It! You're late.
Edited 2013-01-05 06:43 (UTC)
imusntrunaway: (05)

[personal profile] imusntrunaway 2013-01-05 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
There... are?

[He tentatively bites at that. Is there something he might actually be able to... do?]
imusntrunaway: (03)

[personal profile] imusntrunaway 2013-01-05 06:45 am (UTC)(link)
I... sorry. I wasn't looking for anything. I was just... walking. Becoming... accustomed.
firesneeze: (pic#4525453)

[personal profile] firesneeze 2013-01-05 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
[ A chin of mud is what Mako gets for trying to help someone, along with the painful and jarring sensation of his teeth knocking together. There's someone under him, someone lumpy. It has to be the tiny person who'd run into him.

Once Mako realizes that he quickly pushes himself up to look down at whoever it is that his body weight is possibly squishing.
]

You okay?
chittybang: (we eat breathe and shit cars here.)

[personal profile] chittybang 2013-01-05 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
[ Asami's attention returns to the couple with the deliberate thump of Naga's tail, and it takes her a moment to process Mako's question. ]

As far as we know, yeah. The literature's in your netbook if you want to go over it again, but Korra and I can answer your questions.

[ She places her hood over her head. ] But first, let's go someplace dry. I don't recognize any more faces, and I'm sure Naga would've smelled them out by now. Got your room number with you?
morujiana: (hnnn)

[personal profile] morujiana 2013-01-05 06:49 am (UTC)(link)
Just because I know they are both here doesn't mean I've gotten in contact with them in person yet. If you wait a bit longer they might come to you. [You are really rude Judal!! Giving the sky a rather foul look, she begins to edge her way to another vendor nearby, watching the man cook some pieces of meat on the grill. Wow that looked good.]

How much for two plates? [After paying the man the amount of money needed she grabs her food and turns back to judal.] Do you want some? [Morgiana can be nice if she wanted, even to her enemy. She pops a piece of juicy meat into her mouth as she chews.]
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[personal profile] firesneeze 2013-01-05 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ Mako lifts his head to look at who the voice belongs to. There's a young woman in a blue rain coat with an umbrella and she has the oddest hair-color ever. He's never seen anyone with that hair color before. Forgive him, Sheryl, if he's staring.

Her words register finally and Mako straightens out of his hunched position, stepping away from the wall.
]

That would probably be because I just got here. I take it you're from these parts?
incendiarism: (reminded of neopets)

[personal profile] incendiarism 2013-01-05 06:55 am (UTC)(link)
Hakuryuu!

[Yeah, guess who is moving even closer and trying to lean all over Hakuryuu now, soaking wet and too tall for this nonsense? It's Judal, of course!

He is just so happy to see his little per project prince again, you know.
]

You're here, too? I'm surprised. I thought you'd have razed this place to the ground to get home to your sister by now!

[Helpful, Judal, really. Though it's better than a comment about the empress by a tiny margin.]
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[personal profile] oncearanger 2013-01-05 06:59 am (UTC)(link)
[Billy sees something distressingly familiar. Huddled alone, wondering about things....yes, the person here is too familiar. Making up his mind, Billy approaches and offers the handle of an obviously home-made umbrella.]

Do you want something for when you go out? I know it's not so pleasant here, but it could be worse.
wrecklesswreckinball: (HUH)

[personal profile] wrecklesswreckinball 2013-01-05 07:02 am (UTC)(link)
[As he takes in a breath, preparing to call out again, he hears it; that familiar, commanding voice. It makes him jump, and in a sort of knee-jerk reaction, he snaps to attention. His back straight, his gut sucked in, his left had at his side while his right hand stiffly holds perpendicular to his temple in a barely passable salute.]

DAH! S-sorry Sarge! I must have made a wrong turn at the statio-.... SARGE! Good, you're here! .... Uh... I don't know how I got here, but-

[He's immediately distracted by her uniform, his body relaxing, and his saluting hand drifting down, slowly to his side.]

Whoa... what are you wearing? They let ME keep my clothes here...
autocratic: (every single second)

open;

[personal profile] autocratic 2013-01-05 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
[ Saber jingles the marques within hand and snorts, glancing around. ] A paltry sum, though given the setting, understandable. Hm, they would do more to try and decorate the place. These ruins are tire me just by gazing upon them.

[ She stows her marques and holds up her tablet. She's going to have to make an announcement soon. She needs to find out whether or not her Master truly came with her... but since she doesn't feel her presence, Saber finds it'd be a frustrating and nearly futile search. She looks at her current area that could only be superficially called a marketplace - nothing like the forums of Rome.

But back to her current predicament... with no Master, she could already feel the change to her powers. She feels weakened, but not overly so. Maintaining a physical form isn't as taxing as she thought, but even so, Saber's gonna have to be cautious. This is not the Moon Cell, but perhaps she can still...

Flash! Saber goes into spirit form, disappearing from sight... then reappearing back onto the spot a moment later. Well, that's a slight glimmer of hope in this deplorable situation. Time to gain information on this land and its inhabitants, both native and foreign. ]
inline: (pretty sure there were hookers)

[personal profile] inline 2013-01-05 07:04 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah! Seems there're some that just need you to talk to people, or change the way something happens or whatever. [ making a face, ] They kinda grabbed people at random so it's not like everyone here can fight.
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[personal profile] imusntrunaway 2013-01-05 07:09 am (UTC)(link)
Oh.

I don't think I'd be very... useful for those missions...?

[Those missions sound like they're for people with actual social skills.]
galactically: (aren't I just precious?)

[personal profile] galactically 2013-01-05 07:10 am (UTC)(link)
[Sheryl takes a lot of pride in her hair, so she doesn't really mind the staring too much. Well, if it doesn't last too long, anyway. Humming in the back of her throat, she shakes her head as she nudges her umbrella a little under her grip.]

Ah, I thought so. Actually, I've only arrived a few weeks ago. Exsilium is such a weird place to live in, honestly!

[It doesn't help that she's reminded of Galaxy with the seemingly endless bleak weather and the dystopian atmosphere, but she masks the uncertainty with a mirthful tone and a smile.]
chargethesebatteries: (yeah i'm gonna have to go with no)

[personal profile] chargethesebatteries 2013-01-05 07:14 am (UTC)(link)
[Well, that clinches it--if this Ralph were from a different Fix-It Felix Jr. he wouldn't have reacted that way. This one's hers. And she's actually really glad to see him, to be honest; she's made a couple of friends here, but she doesn't trust easily, and it's been a bit tiring trying to take in all the new people and the new city and new everything.

[She waits while he seems to catch up, the half-assed salute falling away, then hops down from the cruiser and kicks the button to fold it up. Slinging it onto one shoulder she gives him a stern look.]


Like I said: you're late. I've been here for a month now, you really thought I'd just sit around waiting for a way home to fall into my lap? [She makes a sibilant noise and pulls her badge out, flashing it with a grin.] It's a uniform. Sort of. But never mind that--did you just get here just now?
wrecklesswreckinball: (not bad/fraid so)

[personal profile] wrecklesswreckinball 2013-01-05 07:16 am (UTC)(link)
[He's relieved to see a familiar face in this bleak next-gen looking game, and it shows.]

Sonic! Heya, pal! Do you know what game this is? I didn't know we were expecting a new one anytime soon. Oh man, if YOU don't know how to get back to Game Central, we're ALL in trouble.

[His smile falters a little]

Um, yeah the lady told me what was happening, but I never pay attention to the tutorials... it just seems like bad game design to me if I can't learn how to play naturally. ...And it was a lot of information for me to take in, I wasn't prepared.

[He shrugs sheepishly before clearing his throat and continuing.]

Think you could help me get to Sugar Rush? I kinda have and appointment with the President...
autocratic: (childlike creativity purity honesty)

[personal profile] autocratic 2013-01-05 07:17 am (UTC)(link)
And he just so happened to have picked the short woman wearing this attire. Saber blinked upon being addressed by this boy and fully turned to face him.

"No, actually, I have just arrived. What of you?" Her eyes roamed over him in a way that was nothing short of assessing his worth.
incendiarism: (my fanfic when i was 15 was excellent)

[personal profile] incendiarism 2013-01-05 07:18 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, really? You think there's more than one girl like that here?

[That gets a laugh out of him. What's the harm in teasing this kid a little? As long as he lives and isn't maimed, Kougyoku won't care, right? He'll still be useful, even if Judal can't tell just yet why Kougyoku would want him around.]

Long hair with a gold hairpin. Yells a lot. Sheltered and naive, but strong. That sound like the one you know?

[He raises an eyebrow, curious to see Kazu's reaction.]
salvagedsoul: (Q // awake)

[personal profile] salvagedsoul 2013-01-05 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
[A shoddy looking umbrella handle makes him finally look up from his hands. He stares at the older boy for a moment, before breaking into a calm smile.]

Thank you. [His tone of voice lacked the hopefulness of someone trying to make a sale, so Kaworu assumes he's giving him this for free, out of pity.] Are you sure? It looks like it was hard to make.
inline: (what date?)

1/2

[personal profile] inline 2013-01-05 07:22 am (UTC)(link)
...Hey, there's a variety so you never know.
inline: (forgot to poke holes in the lid)

[personal profile] inline 2013-01-05 07:23 am (UTC)(link)
[And onto more pressing matters—]

But you oughta get a coat if you're gonna be around to find out. The weather's kinda like this half the time.
stonewall: (LAUGH | remember when you hated me?)

[personal profile] stonewall 2013-01-05 07:26 am (UTC)(link)
That's it, huh?

[ He takes a bite out of the hamburger in his free hand, giving Shinji a good-natured whack on the back. The burger-holding hand waves out at the rain. ]

This weather doesn't let up much. Gettin' accustomed won't do any good if you freeze first.