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[The quakes continue.
It has been over 24 hours since the first major earthquake shook Union and the aftershocks have yet to relent. Though the majority are of a much lower magnitude than the original quake, the occasional rumble shakes the city with almost as much intensity. It is approximately one hour after one such occurrence that the Warp Band and the emergency broadcasts flicker to life once more of their own accord. The efficient voice sounds forth - there is a bit of strain noticeable this time...]
This is the Union emergency broadcast system with an ongoing assessment of the present situation. All citizens, please stop your activities and make note of the instructions given within.
Due to the unusually prolonged nature of the earthquakes, it has been determined that the current situation is unaccountable for by normal tectonic motion. While experts suggest that the most likely source is wild Pokémon activity, new developments have led the Council to suspect otherwise. A report from a group of Rangers searching for an iron mine describes the Eastern Mountains as the epicenter of the original earthquake; additionally, an unusual radio signal has been detected from this area. No radio towers have been constructed in this region.
In the face of the ongoing seismic activity and the immediate dangers presented to Union, the Council has determined that it is of the utmost priority for the quakes to stop. At this time, all able-bodied individuals willing and capable of mounting an expedition are asked to travel immediately to the Eastern Mountains to investigate. If the radio signal is determined to be related to the earthquakes, the Council requests that it be blocked by any means.
All supplies for these expeditions will be provided by the Outpost, free of charge.
For those unable or unwilling to leave Union at this time, a significant amount of work remains to be done. The following are updates concerning the present status of Union:
Currently, the foundations of Sector 3 have been damaged to a sufficient extent such that the towers may become structurally unsound. All residents in the Sector 3 towers should therefore prepare for evacuation. All residents are expected to vacate their homes within the space of 2 hours, following which Swords and Guardsmen will be making rounds. Temporary shelters are being constructed in the Entertainment District.
Thanks to the efforts of all involved, the wild Pokémon situation has been improving, though vigilance and caution must still be exercised around the Old City entrances. While accommodations cannot be made for all individuals, calm Pokémon may be taken to the Habitat Tower for temporary housing. The majority of Pokémon now appear to be coming from Entrance 6 and Entrance 8 into the Old City.
While the eastern mountains are considered higher priority, the Council also asks that those who wish to stay in Union investigate the Old City for a possible cause as to the fear of these Pokémon. While the continued quakes make investigation dangerous, the interval between quakes has never been shorter than three hours, making travel possible within this time.
All citizens should continue to be ready for further quakes. Please remain alert for further updates as they come.
[The voice cuts off once more.]
((This post may be used as a mingle thread to address any of the issues raised within. You may also make individual posts at this time. Responses may be addressed in regards to the announcement, or forward dated to describe preparing for an expedition. The locations described within are named for the purposes of RP; they may be used as places your character is familiar with or towers your characters live in.
Expedition groups should be no more than four in size. If you would like us to randomize you a group, please respond to the OoC post here. The linked post may also be used for planning groups.
The IC post for expedition groups, either to the iron mines or down to the Old City, is here. The linked post may also be used for groups simply reacting to the situation in Union.))
It has been over 24 hours since the first major earthquake shook Union and the aftershocks have yet to relent. Though the majority are of a much lower magnitude than the original quake, the occasional rumble shakes the city with almost as much intensity. It is approximately one hour after one such occurrence that the Warp Band and the emergency broadcasts flicker to life once more of their own accord. The efficient voice sounds forth - there is a bit of strain noticeable this time...]
This is the Union emergency broadcast system with an ongoing assessment of the present situation. All citizens, please stop your activities and make note of the instructions given within.
Due to the unusually prolonged nature of the earthquakes, it has been determined that the current situation is unaccountable for by normal tectonic motion. While experts suggest that the most likely source is wild Pokémon activity, new developments have led the Council to suspect otherwise. A report from a group of Rangers searching for an iron mine describes the Eastern Mountains as the epicenter of the original earthquake; additionally, an unusual radio signal has been detected from this area. No radio towers have been constructed in this region.
In the face of the ongoing seismic activity and the immediate dangers presented to Union, the Council has determined that it is of the utmost priority for the quakes to stop. At this time, all able-bodied individuals willing and capable of mounting an expedition are asked to travel immediately to the Eastern Mountains to investigate. If the radio signal is determined to be related to the earthquakes, the Council requests that it be blocked by any means.
All supplies for these expeditions will be provided by the Outpost, free of charge.
For those unable or unwilling to leave Union at this time, a significant amount of work remains to be done. The following are updates concerning the present status of Union:
Currently, the foundations of Sector 3 have been damaged to a sufficient extent such that the towers may become structurally unsound. All residents in the Sector 3 towers should therefore prepare for evacuation. All residents are expected to vacate their homes within the space of 2 hours, following which Swords and Guardsmen will be making rounds. Temporary shelters are being constructed in the Entertainment District.
Thanks to the efforts of all involved, the wild Pokémon situation has been improving, though vigilance and caution must still be exercised around the Old City entrances. While accommodations cannot be made for all individuals, calm Pokémon may be taken to the Habitat Tower for temporary housing. The majority of Pokémon now appear to be coming from Entrance 6 and Entrance 8 into the Old City.
While the eastern mountains are considered higher priority, the Council also asks that those who wish to stay in Union investigate the Old City for a possible cause as to the fear of these Pokémon. While the continued quakes make investigation dangerous, the interval between quakes has never been shorter than three hours, making travel possible within this time.
All citizens should continue to be ready for further quakes. Please remain alert for further updates as they come.
[The voice cuts off once more.]
((This post may be used as a mingle thread to address any of the issues raised within. You may also make individual posts at this time. Responses may be addressed in regards to the announcement, or forward dated to describe preparing for an expedition. The locations described within are named for the purposes of RP; they may be used as places your character is familiar with or towers your characters live in.
Expedition groups should be no more than four in size. If you would like us to randomize you a group, please respond to the OoC post here. The linked post may also be used for planning groups.
The IC post for expedition groups, either to the iron mines or down to the Old City, is here. The linked post may also be used for groups simply reacting to the situation in Union.))
sector 3 + outpost
[When a crisis like an earthquake strikes in Union, it's always means that Quinn must drop whatever she was doing, usually being one of the Rangers that is mostly outside of Union and in the forests to do her daily Ranger work, and returns home quickly. Now, she is walking through Sector 3, watching families evacuate and follow guards and Swords alike to be moved to temporary shelter.
The announcement from the Warp Band is a bit worrysome, but it's still an order and she must follow it. If anyone needs directions or assistance from the Ranger walking by, she is certainly available to give them.]
[b.) outpost]
[She is over at the equipment tents, going through a nicely packed backpack of supplies by her side, double checking the objects inside for her trip to the mountains in order to investigate the mines. Edan pecks at her shoulder for her attention before flying on to her hand, the little bird seems very excited and chirping loudly for anyone can hear. Unless they can also understand Pokémon speech without the use of the Warp Band, it might get a little annoying even with the Ranger calming him down.]
[Hey, Quinn! Got everything? Are we ready to go?]
Looks like it. We'll set out in a few moments.
[What about, ya know-]
I know what you are going to say, little guy. We can worry about that later. Right now, we have to follow orders and see if we can fix this mess. Okay?
[You got it!]
[Just a normal example of people and Pokémon having a little chat... Totally normal, yes.]
Outpost
You can understand 'em?
[ Which, as she gets further into her first few months of being associated with the Rangers and adjusts her uniform for what'll probably be her second actual misssion, Melaka's gotten more used to hearing but still. She can't help but glance at Sneak the phantump floating next to her and feel a little envious of that connection ]
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[Well, there goes getting attention.]
Yeah. I can talk to Pokémon without using the Warp Band.
[Edan, however, flies over to in front of the Phantump as this is a Pokémon that he never really seen before, so he's curious!]
[Hello!]
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[ Sneak though looks more surprised than anything that the bird is talking to her. Because she's just scared everyone her whole life. So she blinks (well, more like the red eyes fade out and then fade back) before it floats closer to the bird ]
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[The bird knows it's patience, even if he's bad at it. Still, the Phantump is interesting and doesn't find her scary at all. She smiles down at the little Fletchling.]
Making a friend?
[Who replied in a happy chirp, meaning that he's just meeting her for the first time, that's all.]
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[ Said the nineteen year old woman. She hums at this, and taps the piercing on her ears. Which is sort of a habit, but whatever.
As for Sneak, now focused on by two people, including another human, she frowns and then feels the need to prove that she's comfortable and not freaked out - so she'll free the other ones out. So she then grows to about double her size and adopts a scary face. A week Astonish ]
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[Edan just tilts his head as he watched the Phantump grow in sight and pull of that scary face. Sure it's a little creepy, but he doesn't seem too affected by the Astonish... Being half Normal type and all...
He just shrugs it off before flying back to Quinn's shoulder.]
Are you joining the group for the mines as well or are you staying around the city?
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[ She's genuinely not sure what to think of him ]
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[Yeah, that's all she really got to say about him.]
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[ . . . good man huh ]
Outpost
He seems excited.
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He's always excited about going to places and helping people. Obviously, he's got a good head on him.
[Sometimes Edan can get a little too excited that he will end up reckless, but Quinn got his eye on him.]
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[But she's sure Quinn's got it. those two have been together awhile]
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[Doesn't compare to Valor from her childhood days, but Edan and her have a solid bond of teamwork and agreement holding them close.]
Are you going to the mines or staying around here?
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[And it's sincere. She knows of their capabilities]
I'm thinking of heading to the city. I just got back and escorting civilians through mines isn't my sort of work.
[Seriously, she thinks it's total bull civilians are here anyway buuut she holds back on that]
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[She finds it bull too, but like her opinion mattered against direct orders.]
Be careful down there, Teresa. [Granted, this is her senior and she should be more formal, but after a couple missions together, it kind of just dropped a little. The concern is still the same.] The city might be as dangerous as the mines.
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[She says it flippantly, because yeah bullcrap. A team of Survey Corps could figure this out, she's sure.]
[But oh right, concern. She smiles] I'll be fine. There's no need to worry about me.
[But while she's talking, it seems a Cubone has found it's way to the outpost and is making a bee-line right for Teresa's side]
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I know, but having a little concern never hurts.
[She gives a small smile, even with the Cubone joining the conversation.]
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[She meanwhile eyes the cubone. Followed her here too? Sigh...]
I suppose not, but don't distract yourself with too much worry.
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[She kneels down to look at the Cubone, still having a gentle smile. That's Quinn alright, always being interactive with Pokémon.]
Hey there, little guy.
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She followed me down from the mountains. Stubborn little thing.
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[Even stubborn little things can end up being loved later on.]