Event - Confrontation with the Enhanced

[bravenewmods]

With the revelation of the presence of the Enhanced, Union was able to quickly mobilize. As the strange conditions continued to worsen, the Trainers of Union once again set out to bring order to the chaos.

This time however, they do not walk entirely alone. A small, dedicated team remains behind in Union, sorting through the dossiers and information that Crystal and Rory have collected. Connected to those in the field via Warp Band network, hopefully they can identify the Enhanced and find a way to calm them before a tragedy occurs.

[OOC: There will be a thread for each active team based on the sign-ups. Any areas that did not have any sign-ups will not be present and will be addressed later. As per our usual standards, moderators and NPC helpers will progress the log at least once every 24 hours. The Union log will work somewhat differently from the battle logs in that the participants will be collecting information concerning the Enhanced; when enough information has been accumulated, they will be asked to tag into the battle threads to provide guidance and support to those out in the field.

Characters participating in the Union log will function as support staff for this event. They will have their own log interacting with Rory and Crystal and as characters in other logs encounter the Enhanced, they can use the observations made to try to find out more about the Enhanced in the field and help the people in the field determine an appropriate situation. Because of this, players in the Union thread may threadjack any ongoing log to relay information as needed.

The outcome of this event will depend very much on player decisions and the ability of the characters to respond to the threats at hand, so we would highly encourage you all to tag as regularly as possible. Thanks!]

Comments

[niepokonany]

That's...

[Really dumb.]

[Not such a big deal, is that seriously what you're making all this fuss about?]

[Kinda your fault, though?]

[The most self-important crap I've ever heard, and do you know how many lame noble parties I've been to?]

[...N-No wait, he's supposed to be saying things to make this NOT be a fight. Which is also very much the sensible thing to do with his typing.]

...n-no reason to be jerks to you, though? Like, is it that bad?

[...It kind of is.]

[underwearfortomorrow]

[Given that Eiji grew up around nobles, he's not unaccustomed to this sort of attitude. Honestly? It didn't matter. Sure, it happened for a stupid reason, and he probably should have done his research (and maybe was a little less vain) but that didn't mean the guy deserved to suffer.]

[Pointing out his mistake right now would have been a terrible idea anyway. That's not what they were here for.]

[Despite Florian's dramatic reveal, Eiji doesn't step back, not does he avert his eyes. Instead he tries to appear as welcoming as he can.]

Our offer to help you still stands.

[bejustorbedead]

[Ky just wondered how vain someone could be - but that's not a question to ask if you're trying to avoid a fight. Eiji and Feliks had a good start]

As they said. Everyone is given a chance in Union, no matter what.

[worldmother]

[ She has a Yamask who requires human blood to not be a ghostly ball of suffering. If you think she's going to be horrified by him, then he's sourly mistaken.

His attitude is utter crap, but there isn't much she can do about that.

Instead, she keeps her hand out, unmoving, meeting his gaze. Her expression doesn't change. If she's repulsed by him, it's impossible to say. She sighs a bit, like a mother might to a child who thinks they're in trouble but hasn't done anything wrong. ]

But you are still someone. Even after all that. That's what I see. Not a freak. A person, just like any of us here.

Our opinions don't change. We still want to help you, if you'll let us.

[bnw_brantron_npcs]

There are many who would not feel the same.

[He knows. He's seen the looks in peoples' eyes. His manner is still hesitant, and he spends a long few moments glancing from person to person before looking down to regard Elly's outstretched hand.]

You are all very strange people.

[There's something he isn't understanding here about kindness and compassion, likely because they aren't traits he possesses himself in any sort of abundance. Reaching back, he pulls the hood from his cloak over his head, wrapping it around him before slowly taking Elly's hand.]

But perhaps I can trust you.

[And at that moment, a single shaft of light breaks through the canopy, followed by another, and another, until the thorny underbrush has fully receded and the Forest Shrine returned to its usual splendor. Florian still can't abide the light, and he pulls his cloak tight as he bows his head and shields his eyes, but for now at least, his indignant rage has been pacified.]

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[bnw_sheepy_npcs]

[ Something watches them from behind the shrine, obscured from view. It seems interested, intrigued, and the more perceptive might catch a bit of movement from the corner of their eye. However, when they try to follow it, they will find nothing there at all. Maybe they just imagined things. ]