initiates: (BRETTE)
exsilium MODS ([personal profile] initiates) wrote in [community profile] exsiliumlogs2012-10-23 08:54 pm
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transport log » ❝ welcome to Exsilium ❞

Date & Time: Oct. 24th
Location: The Initiative Hold
Characters: Everyone.
Summary: New Transports have all arrived and have been led to a banquet room within the Hold.
Warnings: None.

NOTE: This takes place during this plot, though the plot log will not be posted until tomorrow. The Transports already in game have returned from their mission to find the island overrun with monsters. The log is set within the safety of the Initiative Hold, however, so while characters will be aware of what is going on outside, they can otherwise go about their business as usual if they choose.

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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. She looks worse for wear, pale and gaunt, though is putting a great deal of effort into maintaining her energy and professionalism for the new Transports. "I am truly sorry that you came at such a bad time. That wasn't intentional, I assure you."

She leads the way through the Initiative Hold. The walls bear the occasional claw mark as a sign of the misfortune that has plagued the island, but it hardly seems deserted anymore due to the other Transports recently returning from their mission. After turning several corners, you arrive in a large room that has been transformed into a makeshift banquet hall. The food presented is perhaps not as luxurious or bountiful as one would hope, but it is certainly enough to go around, and isn't inedible by any means.

"We wanted to try and make this up to you," she explains. "It's meagre, but we did not have much time to prepare." There are a number of Transports already present, some looking over the long banquet table, others seated throughout the room at large, round tables meant to each seat eight people. The mood is grim, despite the Initiative's efforts to raise morale.

Before the Greeter turns to leave, she is reminding you that it will be perfectly safe to explore the Hold, the courtyard, the housing building, and even a several block radius around it. "Hopefully things will be back to normal soon."

Welcome to the banquet. Welcome to the Initiative Hold—and most importantly, welcome to Exsilium.
gentle: (♡politoed)

NO ITS NOT OKAY YOU DESERVE PERFECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[personal profile] gentle 2012-11-13 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
"Shadow the Hedgehog...?"

Just as quickly as he'd recovered from his foray into embarrassment, N is taken with awe. He really is just like Shaymin... It's safe to say Shadow is the coolest otherworldly creature he's ever seen in his life. Befriending him is definitely on the top of his to-do list.

"I see. Ninetales and I are both very pleased to meet you. This is the first time either of us have met a hedgehog in person, though there are Pokemon similar to you in our world. Do humans exist where you are from?"

If they do, N is certain they ruin everything good there too.

whatsupcroc: (☇ doubt: oh yeah like I buy that)

[personal profile] whatsupcroc 2012-11-13 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
( The look she tosses his way calls into question his sanity, or at the very least, the fact he used that excuse. )

Gee, Caesar, is that about the time when I get to finally hear where babies come from? It's the stork, right? I bet it's the stork.

( She snorts. )
commentboxtroll: (did I forget to turn off the stove?)

[personal profile] commentboxtroll 2012-11-13 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ He's just being a jerk, shh. ]

That? Oh, no, if you don't already know that by now, I'm afraid you're a lost cause.
alittlesweptup: (oic)

[personal profile] alittlesweptup 2012-11-13 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
[The whole burning, not eating thing makes no sense whatsoever, but he chalks it up to science fiction - or science fact, as the case may be. But 'need' -- that's something he's more than familiar with.

Charlie picks up his glass and swirls the contents before taking a drink.]


I don't know if you've got to have specific purities of the stuff or if it's even possible to find exactly what you need here, but you give me the run down and I'd be happy to provide a second pair of eyes -- for a finder's fee if I turn anything up, but better two than one yeah?
whatsupcroc: (☇ laugh: you did not just do that)

[personal profile] whatsupcroc 2012-11-13 07:34 am (UTC)(link)
Now how am I ever going to get a date? I'll never be able to figure out past first base!

( BANKING ON HIM NOT KNOWING WHAT THAT ACTUALLY IS )

Sad cat-lady life, I'm seeing you now, and you are... furry.

[personal profile] crymoore 2012-11-13 07:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ Jaina waits to answer his question, patiently listening through the part of the timeline he's in. Once she's sure that he fits along with everyone else she's met so far, she gives a nod. ]

Ah, so you can make it! [ Yes, she's that excited over cheese. Let it sink in. ] Admittedly that is something I have a bit of trouble with myself, so it pleases me to see it done so easily before me.

You have great talent within you. [ JAINA IT IS JUST CHEESE. CALM YOUR MOUSY TITS. ]

Um, as for that question regarding the other elf... I am afraid I do not know. [ It doesn't occur to Jaina to ask those things. ] Surely you could speak with him yourself?
arcanepower: (b-blushu.)

[personal profile] arcanepower 2012-11-13 10:48 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh. Well, he thought she might be impressed, but she's so genuinely happy about it. His cheeks flush pink all the way to the tips of his ears and the point of his nose.]

W-well of course I do... [He tries to boast, but falls flat.] Most people are not apprenticed until twice my age.

[His lips form a line. He doesn't really want to find out, but... whatever.] I will find him.
obfuskate: sᴏᴜʀᴄᴇ: ᴏғғɪᴄɪᴀʟ ᴀʀᴛ. (✘ baby so cross.)

flawlessness obviously

[personal profile] obfuskate 2012-11-13 01:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, Shadow could easily agree with that sentiment. A bitter look crosses his muzzle, eyes darting away from him as he gives his answer, fists clenching softly. One could say he still has some mild issues with humanity; rather, mild issues with humanity by comparison to his prior problems.

"In abundance." His voice sounds as crabby as ever, truly, especially given the touchy subject. "They generally govern my world."

He especially lacks respect for the United Nations's government. Those are the very same people who aimed to kill Maria, and needless to say, he holds a bit of a powerful grudge.

Why couldn't those specific humans be as pacifistic and peaceful as she was?
gentle: (♡wormadam)

princess nukku deserves the bestu heh i rhymed

[personal profile] gentle 2012-11-13 02:07 pm (UTC)(link)
This must have been what he had sensed earlier (called it!!!!!!!111), the source of that hidden pain. Everything about Shadow from his tone to his posture is simply familiar. N can't help but wonder what they did to him, those awful humans, and how they could be so cruel to something so magnificent.

"I see... What a shame," odd words, even he was aware of that, and truthfully it wasn't out of scorn for the humans, not complete scorn anyway, but simply because for creatures like Shadow, he knows what the humans represent. "I was hoping your world would have many of your kind."

He wonders if Shadow is the last of whatever he is as he shakes head.

"Humans are such fussy creatures, especially when it comes to matters of government," said the fucking fugitive convict terrorist organized crime leader. "It's annoying, but I suppose like any other living thing, they only wish to ensure their safety."

A sigh.

"I don't really understand them."
obfuskate: sᴏᴜʀᴄᴇ: sᴏɴɪᴄ ᴀᴅᴠᴇɴᴛᴜʀᴇ 2. (✘ the military's secret weapon.)

ur so fani lulu!!!!

[personal profile] obfuskate 2012-11-13 02:22 pm (UTC)(link)
A human understanding his viewpoint, acting as if he himself were one of his own kind...

To put it simply, Shadow is mildly impressed. Most humans he meets tend to share the typical ideals, the typical truths, yet this one sees things in a perspective unlike the rest of the herd. He has to wonder whether this N is being frank or if he is simply very perceptive of his own opinions, very manipulative of them.

Either way, he sees this one having potential. A being of some great stature, to be sure, but to what end?

"Not all humans wish to ensure the safety of their kind," he argues, taking from his own prior experiences. His fists tighten enough to make his skin pale beneath his gloves, brows knotting tensely. "At times, their only reasoning to their problems is murder, even of innocent people. To think they are killing those undeserving to protect their own species would be foolish."

Where did killing Maria get them?

It got them nowhere. In fact, it nearly got them all decimated, them and their entire planet. Granted, that meant he would have killed innocent, harmless humans himself, which made him a tad hypocritical here. He realizes that now. Mass-elimination of the species is not the answer.

Why... Why did she not hold ill-will towards any of them, at least to those who killed her?
payback: (uncertain; what I know I don't know.)

[personal profile] payback 2012-11-13 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
This is the first time I've really seen us suffer these big problems from it, I guess...
mistborn: (13; smile)

[personal profile] mistborn 2012-11-13 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
You would? [She frowns at him, wishing she had brass or zinc to Soothe or Riot him and make her more sure of herself. Even so, she studies his face, his body, searching for any hint of betrayal.]

I think that would be good. [A small nod.] It will make fees for the metallurgists less steep.

If you need anything in return, once I have my metals, I can help. [She doesn't like being in anyone's debt, and even with a fee, it feels too much like owing him.]
imperfect: (something like that)

[personal profile] imperfect 2012-11-13 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"Could've fooled me. Although I guess you'd surprise someone in a fight if they did think it was an ornament." He leans back and casually adds, "Any chance you know what it's made of?"

After all, he's a scientist - he'd be remiss if he couldn't use these weird circumstances to learn something new. And, okay, he thinks it looks kind of cool.
gevurah: (:|a)

[personal profile] gevurah 2012-11-14 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
You been here long?
motherofnemesis: (neutral: evaluation)

[personal profile] motherofnemesis 2012-11-14 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
I'll keep you in mind. [ If nothing else, he seems friendly and interesting, and people like that can be quite good to get information out of. ]

I'm Max. Pleasure to meet you.
sithiche: (with smiles on our faces)

[personal profile] sithiche 2012-11-14 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
[ He smirks a bit in return, and allows the magic to recede once more, his eyes returning to their standard state. ]

What do you mean about "depending" on magic, anyway?
commentboxtroll: (a ruffled mind makes a restless pillow)

[personal profile] commentboxtroll 2012-11-14 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ Goddamn, she's right on the money. Now he just looks puzzled.

When did this become about bases? Aren't they already in a base? Like, a literal base?
]

Huh. I'm beginning to think this conversation has gone way off track...

[ A little. ]
commentboxtroll: (most accurate all-purpose expression)

[personal profile] commentboxtroll 2012-11-14 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
Is... [ Oh no, he's not falling for this. ] What are you, three?
aceordisgraced: (Default)

[personal profile] aceordisgraced 2012-11-14 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
"Way bigger." The smile is encouraging, and he grins back even wider. He folds his arms across his chest, now without a pair of pockets to stuff his hands into.

At Mia's next question, he pauses.

"What do you mean?"
slingshots: (fangirl;)

[personal profile] slingshots 2012-11-14 07:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh. Oh, that is such a Robin answer. The shades can't entirely hide this look of delighted admiration, but at least she has the presence to glance away after a few seconds and hide it. ]

Yeah. Guess not. [ And after a pause to dim her delight a little: ] How long you been here, anyway?
ladyspitfire: (ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴀɴᴅᴇʀ | walked on the edge)

[personal profile] ladyspitfire 2012-11-14 05:07 pm (UTC)(link)
You remind me of a friend of mine. Orlesian bard, lovely voice. Always curious to know about people.
straw_hat: (Goddammit you suck)

[personal profile] straw_hat 2012-11-14 10:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm nineteen! Geez, can't you tell?
imperfect: (don't you start)

[personal profile] imperfect 2012-11-14 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[If he knew, he'd bristle at being thought of as a kid. As is, he just generally bristles. Pay attention when someone's annoyed with you, Squall!]

So you just like eyeballing total strangers for no reason? [He folds his arms.] You know, right now, some people would call that a wasted opportunity.
notstubborn: (or break or run away)

[personal profile] notstubborn 2012-11-14 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah.

[ She shifts her weight from one foot to the other. ] That should be fun. [ A short laugh. ]
gentle: (♡clamperl)

XDDD zomfg i kno rite nukku!!!11!1

[personal profile] gentle 2012-11-15 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
N's heart breaks a little at the at Shadow's words, and he can only dare to imagine what kind of hell he must have endured. Humans killing other humans, humans killing other species... N isn't so sheltered as to never have heard of such a thing. On the contrary, Ghetsis made sure he was no stranger to the notion of his friends' loved ones being murdered. His own friend, Zoroark (wherever he might have been at the moment) shared that much with him.

It disgusts him, it hurts him, it makes him want to shout and cry. "No. You are correct."

His tone is heavy with contempt and sadness. Why did things have to be this way? Why were things like this a grey value when they should be distinct? Hurting others, killing others-- there's nothing at all that could ever justify this in N's mind.

"Humans are selfish creatures who commit such atrocities for their own personal gain or pleasure. Such cruelty and inconsideration... It's truly unacceptable."

Ninetales looks down, says nothing as N clenches his fists and takes in a breath to try and dispel the tightening in his chest.

"I'll never forgive those humans. The ones who causes needless suffering for such selfish reasons..."

It's been awhile since he's become so incensed but he feel his conviction flaring in his veins. He's never stopped believing in that much, that his friends and all their uniquenesses were perfect the way they were. And yet...

N relaxes his fists, expression softening into the beginnings of a smile, this distant and daydreamy thing.

"But there are good humans too. Kind, brave, amazing humans," and then his mind wanders back to his hero. He wonders how long it'll be until he sees them again.

"Those rare individuals don't excuse the atrocities of the terrible ones, but they do give me a bit of hope."
Edited 2012-11-15 02:12 (UTC)