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Brave New World Mods ([personal profile] bravenewmods) wrote in [community profile] 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.))
antiseptic: (Tch.)

[personal profile] antiseptic 2014-01-26 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
[A soft sound comes from behind Flemming. If he turns around, he'll see a Purrloin facing at him, eyes happily closed and mouth turned up into a sweet smile.]
myfedorarocks: (sparkle)

[personal profile] myfedorarocks 2014-01-26 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
[The sound makes him stop, and he turns around carefully, blinking at the Purrloin for a moment before he offered out a hand.

He might not have been able to communicate directly with pokemon, but he got along better with them than humans in any case.]


Hi there.
antiseptic: (How naive of you.)

[personal profile] antiseptic 2014-01-26 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
[The Purrloin opens its eyes at his greeting and moves closer, calling out softly again, tail waving languidly behind it.]
myfedorarocks: (sparkle)

[personal profile] myfedorarocks 2014-01-26 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
[He pulls out a homemade poffin from his pocket, a small supply he kept on him for situations like this.]

Did you come from the city? That was a nasty quake we had.
antiseptic: (Logic and Trick)

[personal profile] antiseptic 2014-01-26 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
[Responding more to the friendly tone of voice than the words, it nods and closes the remaining gap between them and leans in to take a bite of the poffin...

Then suddenly, it darts away and leaps for his pocket instead, trying to grab two poffins.]
myfedorarocks: (Default)

[personal profile] myfedorarocks 2014-01-26 06:09 am (UTC)(link)
H-hey!

[It takes him by surprise, but he really shouldn't have been. He laughs a little when he realizes what the Purrloin is doing.]

Be careful, don't eat too many.
antiseptic: (Logic and Trick)

[personal profile] antiseptic 2014-01-26 10:34 am (UTC)(link)
[It lets out a surprised noise, looking up at Flemming with half a poffin in its mouth. The human isn't going to demand the poffins back? That's a new one.]
myfedorarocks: (sparkle)

[personal profile] myfedorarocks 2014-01-26 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[He tries out tentatively to read out a hand to touch the pokemon. Not yet to communicate with it, but at least to show affection.

All things considered, it does seem pretty relaxed given that it had escaped from the Old City after an earthquake.]
Edited 2014-01-26 23:53 (UTC)
antiseptic: (Tch.)

[personal profile] antiseptic 2014-01-27 10:35 am (UTC)(link)
[It likes humans! They're fun to trick, especially the Delvers with their many items that it can steal.]

[It rapidly devours the poffins, not seeming to mind Flemming's touch, but as soon as it finishes eating it moves a few steps away, looking at the pocket again.]
myfedorarocks: (sparkle)

[personal profile] myfedorarocks 2014-01-29 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
[As much as he likes cats, he's well aware of the reputation of Purrloins. He waggles a finger playfully.]

I'll let you have all the poffins you want, but first you have to let me know you're interesting in sticking around.

[And he holds out hand with the warp band around it, asking wordlessly for permission to pet it.

Of course, he can't be understood but he hopes the gesture is friendly enough.]
antiseptic: (How naive of you.)

[personal profile] antiseptic 2014-01-29 09:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Even if it doesn't understand Flemming's words, his gesture is inviting, and the Purrloin is still hungry after such a hectic day of escaping from the Old City. It steps closer again, butting its head against Flemming's outstretched hand.]
myfedorarocks: (sparkle)

[personal profile] myfedorarocks 2014-01-30 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
[It's a shame he can't naturally communicate with pokemon, but he does have a soft spot for cats. It's worth a try, using the warp band.]

Do you want to come with me? When you're not sleeping in my office, my daughter would give you all the food you can eat.
antiseptic: (How naive of you.)

[personal profile] antiseptic 2014-01-30 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Its ears prick up and it purrs loudly. Being around people means having more people to steal from instead of the lone Delver. That is already an excellent incentive.

Purrloin is now bonded with Flemming!]
myfedorarocks: (sparkle)

[personal profile] myfedorarocks 2014-02-01 09:10 am (UTC)(link)
[He happily scratches the Purrloin behind the ears, picking it up.]

Come on, let's get you inside.