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bravenewworld2014-01-24 11:59 pm
bravenewmods) wrote in bravenewworld2014-01-24 11:59 pm
Magnitude 9
[It is almost precisely 2AM when the first earthquake hits.
The ground vibrates dully at first, like the rumble of construction machinery or the shaking of a heavy Pokémon coming down the streets. In the throes of sleep, it seems unalarming, if a bit out of the ordinary. Worse than this has occurred in the past.
Then the walls shake. Paintings tilt and sway and objects teeter and fall off the shelves, one after another. The ground shifts underfoot and a cautious step out of bed only succeeds in sending the frightened sleeper reeling to the floor.
High up in the sky, the towers sway. An infinitesimal amount at first, but any amount of swaying is terrifying, unfathomable, an event so utterly wrong it is inconceivable that it could be happening. The tilting progresses, becomes noticeable, measurable, and it can only be hoped that it is a reflection of a panicked imagination rather than reality.
After an eternity, the rumbling dies down...
Just when it seems safe to investigate, about a half hour after the quake began, the Warp Band flares to life. A voice speaks - it can be heard, too, from outdoors, issuing from the emergency broadcast system. It is a woman's voice, speaking briskly, efficiently, holding no trace of fear or panic.]
Effective immediately, the Council has issued a state of emergency for Union. This is not a drill or an exercise. All citizens, please be prepared to follow standard residential tower emergency procedures; all relevant instructions are posted on every floor. For the majority of citizens, this means to stay in place and to take shelter until the quakes are confirmed to be over. Do not attempt to evacuate unless instructed to do so now or unless severe injury has been sustained.
This message is for Towers D and E of Sector 3 and the Cloud Towers in Sector 5. Again, this message is for Towers D and E of Sector 3 and the Cloud Towers of Sector 5. The gas lines have ruptured, and all residents should prepare for immediate evacuation. Swords and Guardsmen assigned to these sectors should proceed immediately to their stations to assist. Further instruction will be given by officers on site. Again, residents of all other towers should stay in place at this time.
Entrance 2 to the Old City has collapsed and Entrances 3 and 5 have been severely damaged. Again, the Industrial District entrance has collapsed and the Habitat and the Southern Wall entrances have been damaged. At this time, a large number of wild Pokémon are seeking entrance into Union from all other entrances. Rangers and remaining Guardsmen, please report to these areas to begin containment measures. Be prepared for potential aggression.
All medical personnel trained in Emergency Medicine, report to the Medical Center if and when possible. All Habitat employees with Level 2 clearance and above, report to the Habitat Tower to initiate emergency stabilization protocols.
All citizens, please stay alert for further information. Major aftershocks are predicted to continue for the next six hours, and damage assessments will be ongoing. Be ready for further quakes and be prepared to contact emergency services if an emergency situation is seen developing.
[She cuts off with alacrity. An uneasy echo hangs in the air after she concludes...]
((This post may be used as a mingle thread to address any of the issues raised within. You may also make your individual posts at this time. Responses may be addressed in regards to the initial emergency situation, or forward dated to address the assessment of damage after the first major quake. The wild Pokémon will not stop coming, and the aftershocks will continue for long after six hours.
Characters may follow instructions but may also feel free to move around at will and help however they can. Actions taken throughout this event will be noted and may affect the status of Union after the end of the event.))
The ground vibrates dully at first, like the rumble of construction machinery or the shaking of a heavy Pokémon coming down the streets. In the throes of sleep, it seems unalarming, if a bit out of the ordinary. Worse than this has occurred in the past.
Then the walls shake. Paintings tilt and sway and objects teeter and fall off the shelves, one after another. The ground shifts underfoot and a cautious step out of bed only succeeds in sending the frightened sleeper reeling to the floor.
High up in the sky, the towers sway. An infinitesimal amount at first, but any amount of swaying is terrifying, unfathomable, an event so utterly wrong it is inconceivable that it could be happening. The tilting progresses, becomes noticeable, measurable, and it can only be hoped that it is a reflection of a panicked imagination rather than reality.
After an eternity, the rumbling dies down...
Just when it seems safe to investigate, about a half hour after the quake began, the Warp Band flares to life. A voice speaks - it can be heard, too, from outdoors, issuing from the emergency broadcast system. It is a woman's voice, speaking briskly, efficiently, holding no trace of fear or panic.]
Effective immediately, the Council has issued a state of emergency for Union. This is not a drill or an exercise. All citizens, please be prepared to follow standard residential tower emergency procedures; all relevant instructions are posted on every floor. For the majority of citizens, this means to stay in place and to take shelter until the quakes are confirmed to be over. Do not attempt to evacuate unless instructed to do so now or unless severe injury has been sustained.
This message is for Towers D and E of Sector 3 and the Cloud Towers in Sector 5. Again, this message is for Towers D and E of Sector 3 and the Cloud Towers of Sector 5. The gas lines have ruptured, and all residents should prepare for immediate evacuation. Swords and Guardsmen assigned to these sectors should proceed immediately to their stations to assist. Further instruction will be given by officers on site. Again, residents of all other towers should stay in place at this time.
Entrance 2 to the Old City has collapsed and Entrances 3 and 5 have been severely damaged. Again, the Industrial District entrance has collapsed and the Habitat and the Southern Wall entrances have been damaged. At this time, a large number of wild Pokémon are seeking entrance into Union from all other entrances. Rangers and remaining Guardsmen, please report to these areas to begin containment measures. Be prepared for potential aggression.
All medical personnel trained in Emergency Medicine, report to the Medical Center if and when possible. All Habitat employees with Level 2 clearance and above, report to the Habitat Tower to initiate emergency stabilization protocols.
All citizens, please stay alert for further information. Major aftershocks are predicted to continue for the next six hours, and damage assessments will be ongoing. Be ready for further quakes and be prepared to contact emergency services if an emergency situation is seen developing.
[She cuts off with alacrity. An uneasy echo hangs in the air after she concludes...]
((This post may be used as a mingle thread to address any of the issues raised within. You may also make your individual posts at this time. Responses may be addressed in regards to the initial emergency situation, or forward dated to address the assessment of damage after the first major quake. The wild Pokémon will not stop coming, and the aftershocks will continue for long after six hours.
Characters may follow instructions but may also feel free to move around at will and help however they can. Actions taken throughout this event will be noted and may affect the status of Union after the end of the event.))
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A human could be dangerous, but then again, everyone else sure didn't seem to care that he'd tripped! Very well, human. You may touch. ]
[ Meanwhile Jean grumbles and picks himself up. Oh sure, don't mind him. It's not like he bruised anything.... ]
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Let's see that injury then...
[It seems like it might be the Houndour's leg, so he'll be very gently touching over it with some gentle ressure, making sure he doesn't hurt the Pokemon further.]
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[ Houndour meanwhile growls a bit at the touch-- that hurts, human! He barks slightly, but it comes out as more of a whine. Poor little guy. It's probably a sprain. ]
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[He sees that withering look, though, and sighs.]
You've sprained your knee.
[Laurent takes a roll of gauze he
stoleborrowed from the Medical Center and starts to wrap the joint up to ease the swelling.][Then he looks back at Jean.]
Is there a way to get a numbing agent of some sort here? Something like ice?
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I don't have any on me right now, but the Guard has some medical supplies at the station.
[ Jean motions at his Fletchling, giving him a nod. ] 'Pollo! Can you get that for me?
[ Apollo flies off. He'll be back... you'd be surprised how fast he can fly. ]
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[He gives Houndour a pet along his back before offering to pick him up, taking the weight off his leg completely.]
I'd like to stay here and help as many Pokemon as I can, but...
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[ Jean stays on the lookout for his Fletchling, which comes back soon enough with an ice pack. ]
Alright, there ya go. Now will you go back inside?
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I suppose, for now. There are others who need help, though. Is the Guard doing anything about it?
[Aaand he's walking now, Jean, lead the way.]
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[ Why does everyone think they're incompetent, really. Really? ]
Here, there's a shelter up ahead. You can stay there till we're sure everything's safe.
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[He gives a delicate sniff, looking up at the shelter and surprised it hadn't been taken down in the earthquake... He wonders how his house is fairing, way up in the sky. He doesn't have to worry about his mother, she was down in the labs like always. He's more worried about his books.]
I was doing just fine without you, you know.
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[ Jean sighs again, letting Apollo lead the way. It's not too far, at least, and as long as they avoid any more injured pokemon, they should be okay. ]
I get orders and I follow 'em, okay?
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The tissue isn't so damaged he'll need Medical Center care for surgery, an ice pack and the wrap should do the trick...
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[ Jean smiles for a fraction of a second-- going back to his scowl once he's done feeling relieved about Houndour's safety. ]
Now stay here, will ya? Just like there's this guy, there's a whole bunch of other pokemon out there that need help, and they're not gonna get it ig everyone keeps "helping" by getting in the way.
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Are you saying I was in the wrong?
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[ Did you expect anything else, Laurent. ]
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[That's all well and good, Laurent, but it seems like you've disturbed someone. There's a rattling of metal, as an angry looking Klefki pops out of one of the little nooks in the guard station, jingling angrily in their direction.]
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[ Of course, as Jean is about to leave, he hears klefki's jangling... ]
You hear that? That's weird...
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[ Of course, it's just Jean's luck to have pissed off some cute little jangly Pokemon. ]
What's that for, huh?
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[Laurent, dryly, from the table:]
Perhaps use your Warp Band to see what troubles her? Or are you thoughts ahead of me, as usual?
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[ Jean mimics, mockingly. But he does click his warp band, pointing it at the klefki. ]
Normally I wait till they're not pissed at me, but fine. What the hell's bothering you, huh?
t-tell me if this is okay haha...
[Was in here! Hid! From rumble rumble! Safe here! Then you barge in!]
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Don't get all yappy with me! This Houndour was injured, so we stopped here! You got a problem with that?
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[She didn't seem like she was going to let up on this any time soon...]
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[ Yes, that is a challenge. Jean can't get much of that, but he knows this thing is pissed-- so why not? ]
Otherwise, quit complaining!
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