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exsilium MODS ([personal profile] initiates) wrote in [community profile] exsiliumlogs2013-06-30 01:42 am
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Date: July 1st
Location: The Initiative Hold & Courtyard.
Characters: Everyone.
Summary: New Transports arrive and are shuffled into the Courtyard after their initial briefings. Now with 200% more People-Seeking lists!
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. Now and then around you you might spot paper fluttering in the faint wind from somewhere relatively dry. It looks like a list.

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.
yourdistraction: (far far away)

[personal profile] yourdistraction 2013-07-15 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Where should we start?
crossbearing: (why would you do this to me)

[personal profile] crossbearing 2013-07-16 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
( 1. Stephanie, you are obnoxious but Helena is fond of you so she just quirks an eyebrow at that display.

2. "Better than I might be" is hardly informative, Barbara. Her brow is just slightly furrowed, mouth tugged into a frown as she rests her chin on her hands, watching Barbara critically.

The good news: Stephanie is alive! The bad news: the mess that unfolded around it, that she went through that ideal at all, that these wounds are still so fresh. And it's not like they can really discuss that complicated tangle of things with Stephanie so close, not without potentially saying something that would hurt her, and she's been so eager to please and win approval. Not being weak, not by a long shot, but she definitely appreciates approval. Stephanie might not think of herself as a kid, but she's one of Helena's kids now, under her wing, which basically equates to having someone very protective prepared to loom at all times, even if she does trust Stephanie's ability. )


'Eventful' might be a good word for it.

( Still frowning, but there's something gentler in her voice. ) This place is screwed up in the extreme.

( A long beat, and she's leaning back in her chair, arms crossed. Helena Bertinelli certainly never uses appearing standoffish as a means to protect herself, what could you be thinking? )

I'm... glad you're here.
Edited (i can number good) 2013-07-16 00:23 (UTC)
eyecaptivating: (Default)

[personal profile] eyecaptivating 2013-07-16 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
[It could have ended up worse and, for that, Momo's grateful. She hardly had the best time of it when she first arrived either, but at least she found her brother and friends quickly after. What if he's all alone here? It's hardly something she can bring herself to ask straight out, but the thought still isn't a very pleasant one.

She'll just have to hope he isn't.]


Um... Yeah! Nice to meet you, Seragaki. There isn't a lot I can do, but if you need any help later, I'll do my best, hehe...
eyecaptivating: (Default)

[personal profile] eyecaptivating 2013-07-16 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh. Right. That would sound strange to Mary, oops.]

I-I'm fine, ahaha! We're all fine! [Pay no attention to dying of illness recently. Or Kido dying before that. Ohhh noooo, she is not mentioning either of those things right now. Mary's just arrived. It'd be no good to worry her like that already.]

But, um, don't worry! I know it's weird...
overclocking: (hair pampering)

[personal profile] overclocking 2013-07-16 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
[... Well he hadn't expected her to look disappointed, and now he feels guilty on top of grumpy.

He sighs and reluctantly halts his retreat.]


You could always just come with me instead of standing around and getting bumped into.
hyanaimne: Perhaps. (Maethe.)

[personal profile] hyanaimne 2013-07-16 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
[she was just about to wander off herself, fixing her cloak and whatnot and—

Wait, what?]


What?
sharpe: Tony Harrison, Cypress and Cedar (clues they offer to life's light)

[personal profile] sharpe 2013-07-16 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sharpe sees the protectiveness, and he smiles slightly because loyalty is always good to see, especially in the world that he's used to. Even in this one, really. He cocks his head slightly to the side. ]

I know one that looks like it. [ A soft laugh. ] Just as large, at any rate. She's a vicious thing, and follows [ not 'belongs to' ] a girl named Cat.

Yer loyal wolf has a name, lad?
notadamnvampire: (WHAT did you say)

[personal profile] notadamnvampire 2013-07-16 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
[As much as he doesn't want to do this, his parents raised him to be a gentleman. So with a hefty sigh, he removes his frock coat and hands it to her.] Here. Although I don't know how much drier it will keep you. I would like it returned at some point though, since I have a feeling this style will be hard to find in a place like this. My name is Alucard and-- [He takes out his tablet and pokes at it for a moment] I apparently live in 305.
grooves: (girlish giggle)

[personal profile] grooves 2013-07-16 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ he's so cute with his sarcasm. but when he takes the time out to actually offer her one out of his own hands, shiki pulls hers back and accepts that instead. ]

Well, I am a hungry newbie!

[ in case there was. you know. any doubt about this. but either way, she's taking a bite, grinning as she feels her hunger sated. ]

Seriously though, that's really nice of you. I mean, especially with crummy weather like this... most people wouldn't bother.
overclocking: (. . .)

[personal profile] overclocking 2013-07-16 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
Then you're either from a different world... [He gives Link's clothing a long look.] Or you're from the past.

Do other people in your world not have ears like yours?
skort: (Default)

[personal profile] skort 2013-07-16 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
It has, but I think a lot of that has to do with tensions between the Exiles and the Transports. There's a lot more assault because they're not happy with us.

[ the corner of her mouth pulls down in a frown. ] It's not our fault the UE hates all of us.
grooves: (ummm let me think)

all good!

[personal profile] grooves 2013-07-16 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
[ fair enough point. wacky costume or not, he definitely looks like someone who wouldn't easily just take something like that sitting down... so shiki believes him. heh, she looks thoughtful, though; by now she's seen all that "quarantine" stuff neku's mentioned as well.

must be related to all the stuff she heard about before.

... that's right! someone did mention it, didn't they? now she remembers. sort of a lightbulb moment -- ]


Yeah, I certainly don't feel sick. (Anymore.) I heard it happened last month... and that's what the natives are all sore about.
vocalizer: (With the boy with the arab strap)

[personal profile] vocalizer 2013-07-16 03:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ Of course he's nervous! This isn't the first time he's forgotten big chunks of his life. Hell, he couldn't remember the entire time he spent playing Rhyme before, and hearing something like that might have happened again.

He takes a deep breath. He shouldn't jump to any conclusions yet.
]

Granny was telling us everything she knew about Toue... and what I did to Mizuki, and I went lay down in bed. Next thing I knew I ended up here.
vocalizer: (With the boy with the arab strap)

[personal profile] vocalizer 2013-07-16 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ A short nod. ]

I don't know exactly what I can do, but if you're looking for a way to get us all out of here then I'll do whatever I can to help you out.
gunsling: (pic#5260510)

[personal profile] gunsling 2013-07-16 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh! Not a rapbot after all then. ]

Some sort of video game then? I don't see exactly what you need a dog for that, but if people enjoy the game then who am I to criticize?
overclocking: (wide awake)

[personal profile] overclocking 2013-07-16 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
["Really terrible"... That's a bit morbid. He sighs and shakes his head, but opts for levity instead. If he dwells on statements like that for too long, he'll go crazy.]

So... are you one of those people, by any chance? I think today could use some cheer.
vocalizer: ('Cause anything's better)

[personal profile] vocalizer 2013-07-16 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ As far as he knows he is. He's spent time looking for his All Mate, Ren, without much luck, and he's not holding out hope that Koujaku somehow managed to end up here either. He's not sure he'd want his grandmother to end up in a place as dangerous as this, and the only other person back home he'd really feel like he could rely on...

Well, he doesn't want to think too much about Mizuki right now when he has other things he needs to focus on.

He's trying to smile now, but it's a little forced.
]

Thanks. I don't really know if there's much anyone can do to help me at this point though.
overclocking: (wide awake)

[personal profile] overclocking 2013-07-16 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
[It's almost as cute as it is a little sad, really. He keeps his hand aloft should she change her mind, but doesn't move any closer, lest her little bunny heart give out and she have some kind of attack or something.]

A young woman named Sango made them for new arrivals, over in the welcome tent. They're really good.
pomerenian: (Default)

[personal profile] pomerenian 2013-07-16 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
It's escalating? That poses many problems for the Initiative if they cannot win smaller battles.

[Ren keeps looking around, head tilted upwards to keep an eye out for blue hair.]

What's the date here? My clocks did not register the switch when I arrived.
fintastic: (needs more butter)

[personal profile] fintastic 2013-07-16 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ Feferi busies herself while Eridan is in the shower, putting on a pan of soup (canned, but it's the thought that counts) and gathering his clothes to shove them into the washing machine with plenty of detergent. It is nice, to not be fighting with him right off the bat. She has a lot of reasons to be mad at him, and absolutely none to help him out, but if she can get along with him, she would rather do that.

She's already enjoying a bowl of soup for herself when he comes out of the bathroom, and she pulls her lips tight together, trying not to laugh. He looks strangely unassuming with his hair down and wearing normal clothes. ]


Feel better now?
kilimanjaro: (Default)

[personal profile] kilimanjaro 2013-07-16 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Kili leans over to look at it in surprise, checking it out.]

I didn't know it could do that.
overclocking: (look at those idiots)

[personal profile] overclocking 2013-07-16 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
A-ahh...

[He looks down at himself and realizes he must look like a pathetic, soaked mouse. Granted, he'd rather people take away that impression over a few choice others, so he doesn't actually have any complaints. It's a small wound to his perpetually-sore dignity, though.

He reaches around and wrings his braid out some. That might be some kind of resigned, sheepish agreement.]


Yes, I was looking for something when I ran into you.
overclocking: (according to my meticulous records)

[personal profile] overclocking 2013-07-16 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
[He raises an eyebrow, entirely unsure what was so confusing about that. To be honest, he'd expected more quips.]

Unless you're busy?
hyanaimne: Meeting. (Aelou.)

[personal profile] hyanaimne 2013-07-16 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
. . . how can I be busy when I have just arrived?
pomerenian: (Default)

[personal profile] pomerenian 2013-07-16 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
They instructed me that all Transports were provided with one. I believe they expect me to use it. If I could connect to it remotely, there would be no issues.

[Ren watches her patiently.]

His last name is Seragaki.