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Phantasmal Rift Mods ([personal profile] phantasmods) wrote in [community profile] phantasmalrift2018-05-31 11:39 pm
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DUNGEON LOG: KEYSTONE REEF

Expedition day dawns, as usual, with an android mass text -

Okay, so, this time we're aiming to go out and stabilize the Fissure in the reef you can see up a little to the north of here. The waters are usually pretty calm this time of year, so if you can swim instead of needing to take a boat, that'd be a great help. We only have a few of them.

Also, I know that last time was a mess, so I'm just gonna say this: If you need to get out for any reason, just send us a message and a picture of your location. We'll get a drone out to you as soon as we can and bring you home. No questions asked.

( ゚▽゚)/ Stay safe out there! When you're ready to go, meet us down at the beach. The rocky, sparkly one, not the sandy one.


Unlike previous expeditions, this time there's no rooftop sendoff - instead, as Charm noted, the tables are set up on Glitterstone beach, along with a series of boats pulled up on the sand. Two rowboats that could maybe sit six people but probably better suited for four, a trio of inflatable rafts (with motors attached to the back, all mismatched) of about the same size, a two-person dinghy and a long canoe that could hold two or three.

Besides the little fleet, there's also the usual bagged lunches (in gallon ziplocs this time, and other such watertight containers), and every boat is equipped with a large number of those chepa dollar-store water bottles, all with their airtight store seals. There's also a selection of life vests and other floatation thingies in a box next to the table. Strange hovers over the setup, checking watertightness of a handful of first aid kits with a spritzer and a bucket to submerge things in. They give a little wave to anyone passing by headed to the boats.

For those who opt instead to swim, everything seems perfectly normal until you reach the border of the Fissure... When, very suddenly, it isn't.
founderinglight: ([ppppp])

[personal profile] founderinglight 2018-06-08 09:05 am (UTC)(link)
They're not natural to humans on Eos - in fact, there's only one person that I know of who has ever had them, and you've already met him.

[So you can see why that might be one of the things kind of tied up in the whole thing for Izunia.]

With people I know, it's mostly that I don't like making eye contact with them. I can handle most of the things there with some warning, but I don't like surprises much.
beguiledcard: (j ♥ dafuq man?)

[personal profile] beguiledcard 2018-06-08 09:13 am (UTC)(link)
(( OOC: I'm cool with anything that isn't loss of limb(s) my dudes ))




[ WELL HE'S HERE...? And he's doing all right in the battle of wills from the start. If anything, he just looks a little. Grossed out? Because holy shit this is disgusting...

... After only a moment of consideration, he's going to be equipping-- OH GOD HE'S EQUIPPING THIS ONE ...Mara (NSF...W...)...

Enjoy the translucent image of that bad boy floating behind him, folks. Hey, at least he can't be influenced by Brainwash status ailment, because that would kind of suck for everyone! For now, he's going to see what One-shot Kill ("severe Gun dmg to one foe with high chance of critical") does. ]
Edited 2018-06-08 09:38 (UTC)
riderofcharlemagne: (queen of annoying people)

[personal profile] riderofcharlemagne 2018-06-08 09:15 am (UTC)(link)
[For the mods: I’m fine with any kind of level of injury short of death.

The smell, and that awful drone, whilst horrible, Astolfo could at least bear with. Upon seeing the siren, he draws his sword, that tangled mess calling for some hacking and slashing. He swims towards the creature to close the gap for their fight. He feels something of an unpleasant feeling, some kind of resistance in his mind, and tenses slightly. A feeling that echoes one felt before, it’s enough to bring him to an abrupt stop, fear creeping onto his face, sword still clutched in his hand.]
founderinglight: ([THE MYSTIC])

obv I'm writing the boss responses but anyway MAYBE I'LL LOSE A TENTACLE

[personal profile] founderinglight 2018-06-08 09:29 am (UTC)(link)
[Izunia is only just drawing a sword - the greatsword, because bigger enemies mean bigger chopping to do - when he realizes how Astolfo is frozen.

And for once, his reaction is immediate and un-thought-out - he just reaches out and puts a hand on his friend's shoulder to pull him back from whatever's made him freeze.]


No time for that now, my friend.
serrata: (r101)

[personal profile] serrata 2018-06-08 10:36 am (UTC)(link)
They must be attracted to movement or sound. We're probably the most interesting thing that's been in here for years.

[ huff! ]

If anyone decides to take any of these home with them, I'll be having word with them.
serrata: (They’d try to kill us)

[personal profile] serrata 2018-06-08 11:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ HP and spells and physical attacks. This is like one of those terrible 'trapped in a video game' animes. If Yuki was here, she'd be eating this up.

... then again, the very idea of Yuki with powers like that is sort of inherently terrifying, so let's go ahead and put a pin in that for now.

But regardless, Team Mom's on the case. She knows what an upset boy looks like when she sees it, even if it's only there for a second. Maybe she shouldn't say anything – maybe it's not her business – but it doesn't seem right to just leave it alone. ]


I see. I'm glad you're all such a good team. I'm sure they'll be glad to have you along.

[ Not that she can really do much to help when she doesn't know the situation, though. But her heart's in the right place, at least. ]
burninglight: (choosing hope when hope seemed lost)

[personal profile] burninglight 2018-06-08 11:39 am (UTC)(link)
[(injury's cool, no dismembering or death tho)]

[That feeling in his head was an uncomfortably familiar one, and it took Ardyn all of five seconds to realize he didn't like it one bit. Two more to decide how to react, and maybe one to pull the Bow of the Clever and take a few shots right at that black tangle.]
serrata: (r061)

[personal profile] serrata 2018-06-08 12:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you actually trust yourself to be able to swim in a straight line in this condition? ...No, that's a stupid question, don't answer it.

[ She huffs a sigh. ]

Should we call for someone at the station to take back?
serrata: (newrii2)

[personal profile] serrata 2018-06-08 12:29 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a little worrying, really. If we're never totally sure what we're getting ourselves into, then we can never really prepare ourselves.

[ Yuuri prepped for the beach and the ocean, but she sure as hell didn't prep for everyone getting all fished up.

She rubs her face and gives a little laugh though, sounding a bit embarrassed. ]


Of course, all talking like that does is make me sound paranoid.
serrata: (kirara008)

[personal profile] serrata 2018-06-08 01:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Practice really does make perfect then, I guess...

[ video games... ]

Does that mean anyone could learn to use those powers you have?
serrata: (r002)

[personal profile] serrata 2018-06-08 01:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She nods thoughtfully. ]

That's a good place to start... did you bring anything to defend yourself with, in case you have to?
daughterofthemark: (04F. A soaring shadow above)

[personal profile] daughterofthemark 2018-06-08 01:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Not all of them, and not with the same effectiveness, unless they dedicate themselves to it specifically. But yes, it is possible for others to learn Order skills. I believe it is actually a common practice among monks living in Armoroad, in fact.
myocordial: (107)

[personal profile] myocordial 2018-06-08 03:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I never swim straight.

[........

did he just]


I really don't need to go back. I'm fine.

No, more than that. Actually, I feel great. Really, really great?
nojohnyouare: Feeling self-conscious. (you are the nighttime fear)

[personal profile] nojohnyouare 2018-06-08 04:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[stares.

s t a r e s .]


...Why.
nojohnyouare: Pointing a sword at the viewer. (no light no light)

underwater

[personal profile] nojohnyouare 2018-06-08 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
(Consequence/injury-wise, I'm good with anything!)

[Mai swims in, narrowing her eyes and trying not to get that spike on her head caught in anything again, and draws her sword.]


What...

[She immediately rushes the siren with her sword, whether or not this is a bad idea.]
Edited 2018-06-08 19:52 (UTC)
nojohnyouare: Turning to speak. (they think i'm crazy)

[personal profile] nojohnyouare 2018-06-08 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Always. But we'll fix it. I think.
nojohnyouare: Looking up again. (they want to break me)

[personal profile] nojohnyouare 2018-06-08 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Sometimes. Sometimes he turns into something else. Because he's a robot.
nojohnyouare: Looking to the side. (to say it to you)

[personal profile] nojohnyouare 2018-06-08 04:24 pm (UTC)(link)
...

[She reaches over to tie it into Arianna's hair. Now she can be Clarith instead. Not that, in Mai's current state, she's doing a good job at tying it in.]

Thank you.
nojohnyouare: Confused. (you are the morning)

[personal profile] nojohnyouare 2018-06-08 04:26 pm (UTC)(link)
...Thank you. You're important. To all of us.
serrata: (r106)

[personal profile] serrata 2018-06-08 04:34 pm (UTC)(link)
... Hm.

[ Maybe this is ridiculous and she feels ridiculous for even saying it, but... now that he mentions it, he's acting a little... ]

Did you eat or drink anything while you were down there?
blackestwitch: (‡ (magical) girl talk)

[personal profile] blackestwitch 2018-06-08 04:40 pm (UTC)(link)
He doesn't breathe, but that's as close to amphibious as he gets.

It works well enough for this.
myocordial: (156)

[personal profile] myocordial 2018-06-08 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
It's underwater.

[Gosh, Yuuri, what's he gonna drink underwater.]

It was just a lot of water. And sharks. And... there were these weird little fish...? They seemed to like me a lot.
nojohnyouare: Reading with glasses on. (but it's so hard my love)

[personal profile] nojohnyouare 2018-06-08 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Friends of yours. From before?
nojohnyouare: Full-body shot in the hall. (i need to make it right)

[personal profile] nojohnyouare 2018-06-08 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay. Your world... Different. But understandable, looking at you.
misanthropicprinciple: <user name="drkatfuzzmunchkin" site="tumblr.com"> (What the fuck? The FUCK.)

[personal profile] misanthropicprinciple 2018-06-08 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[He nods and uses the paw that isn't holding his rock tool to make a rude-ish, annoyed gesture at the web. You know what else is inconvenient? Being apparently the one aquatic mammal around and thus unable to speak underwater without swallowing a mouthful of sea.]