3 Dead Gary's (A couple Nights Into The Event)

[sculptedash]

[Ash's presence over the murmur rolls in like the waves of a dark pool, an anxious rippling in the water as she holds back some of the darker thoughts and anxiety caused by the blood moon.]

Uh- Hey.

For those of you who don't know me, I'm Ash.

A couple months ago I went on a little adventure with Ozpin to explore subway tunnels down here. A handful of memories that we received and that have been documented implied that people might have holed up underground. Whether they were still alive or dead didn't really matter, it was worth looking into.

...It uh- Didn't go super great. There was a giant nest of hosts chillin' out in there. I got a little mauled- That was kind of awesome. The succumbence not so much.

[She'll just direct people to her last comments about thishere. But she's not going to linger on it.]

Look.

It's probably not exactly the best time for this, but it might also be the best chance we've got to look into it again.

If the hosts are out and walking about and not totally super violent. It means there might be less of them down there and we can figure out what exactly is down there.

I'm not exactly the "rah rah" leader type but if anyone wants to team up and figure this out, I'm game to pool some resources together.

I've got my shadow bendy magic powers that I can bring to the table. Good for beating things up, quick escapes, trapping, and hiding people.

I'm guessing it's going to be dark, gross, and probably still crawling with hosts. So we're going to need ways to deal with that-

...Right. So how are people feeling about this? Anyone in?

[OOC: I asked about the subway tunnels here! And am looking to get a little investigation going.

I'll compile up ideas or resources that characters come up with and submit to the mods to roll on how successful they are.

They will hit a road block in the tunnels, but we can get crumbs for doing it.

Once we get some idea of what's going to happen, I can either make a log, or people can feel free to do some ic stuff either here, or in their own logs. I'm not a cop.]

Comments

OOC Note

[sculptedash]

If anyone wants to list what your character brings to table for this here that would be great!

I'll scan through any discussions or threads as well, but it might make things a touch easier.

Re: OOC Note

[heavyliesthecrown]

Tsukasa is a pyromancer, so he can bring fire and light in general! He'll definitely help with the fire grenades.

[snaggletooth]

✓fast, BIG, strong like monstertruck (rideable)
✓wall-crawling
✓paralytic venom (can be shared to coat weapons)
✓vibration-sense, chemo-sense & low-light vision
✓toxin/disease immunity.... that probably doesn't apply to succumbence spores for plot reasons

Re: OOC Note

[untilldeath]

- Create and store light!
- Illusions (ghostly in the dark and not long-term due to the lack of light. Kinda weak as a result.)
- Healing light radiation (skin/tissue repair. Not really bones.)
- Mood... booster?? Through light
- Tangible objects with light (shield, sword, etc etc. He's still getting used to this and can't sustain it long in a dark environment. It would wear him out.)

[markingnight]

- Lots of experience scavenging and fighting in ruins, including low-light, tight areas packed with hostiles. People-shaped enemies, animal/plant/mutant/space alien/demon shaped enemies, you name it 👍.

- Great at remaining cool under pressure and managing disaster battle situations! If you need to cut a tactical retreat, he's been there many times and will watch people's backs to guard against being overwhelmed

- Wind magic provides cutting power, concussive force, bursts of speed, etc. May be able to help redirect spores to a limited degree assuming they're airborne. No guarantees!

- Can help with locating protective gear

- No compunctions about murdering Hosts like AT ALL. Yay, murder!

[dedicate]

✓ Kitty cat nightvision and hearing hosts before they're on top of us.
✓ Fantastic memory for maps and other things, can help keep them on route.
✓ Solid combatant if it comes down to that.
✓ A kiss for good luck :)

[nestingdevil]

➥ Spent a lot of time in sewers and tunnels and has guarded a network of them in the past
➥ Not afraid to get his hands dirty or climb around in places that are pretty gross
➥ See Exhibit A: Big Meaty Claws
➥ Daemon, still learning how this new body works. Can possess a willing (or unwilling) host. Have fun with that!
➥ General criminal monster man who has no problems stirring up some shit
➥ Will wander off if something shiny catches his eye

[potentialman]

- good for creating decoys, binding and hindering enemies, and hiding escape routes
- can see just fine, the dark never bothered him anyway

He intends to be the rear guard and make sure nothing comes in after the search party, though.

[trashblaze]

Caelus will not be joining, but he will provide outside support. He's an Artificer and can craft various items. He worked with Aventurine (who provided light magic) and Tsukasa (who provided fire magic).

Each party member will receive:
- 3 stun grenades: Flashbang effect, may disorient targets temporarily.
- 2 fire grenades: Explosives. Use with care.
- 2 sunlight crystals: Breaking them creates a blast of daylight. Will cause Hosts to scatter as sunlight burns them.
- 1 sports drink with a sticky note. The note reads, "Good luck!"

[cursedvessel]

- great team player
- super strong and durable
- can understand animals' thoughts/feelings
- excellent martial artist

[salaryman]

- He'll run healing.
- And occasionally need to be dragged along as he gets anemic.
- He's good at doing what he's told and sacrificing himself for others.
- That sounds very self-sacrificing, but he's really doing it for shits-and-giggles.
- Overall, hanging out in the back and offering support, while happy to see what's going on with everything in the subway.

[panzana]

- night vision
- experienced fighter; willing to take a spot in the front lines
- combat powers currently include being able to create shadowy monster-like hands and barriers
- good at navigating and formulating plans
- will help procure any necessary supplies

[longwillows]

✨ Low-light predator vision, strong sense of smell, and VERY good vulpine hearing; experienced fighter in low-light environments due to having darkvision prior to Sleephattan.
✨ Experienced adventurer & dungeon-crawler, proficient with simple weapons (including...claws at this point) & martial combat.
✨ Absolutely vicious. No compunctions whatsoever about violent engagement where necessary.
✨ Second-nature teleporting/phasing for getting out of sticky situations and baiting aggressors away from other folks.
✨ Can become scentless, leave deceptive tracks, and throw her voice to mislead potential aggressors.
✨ Multiple strong Tethers she can reach out to (incl. a moderate tether with Ash) to aid against Succumbence
✨ Won't leave people behind by default, but if they tell her to go, she won't think twice about getting out of dodge bc she ain't dying for this LMFAO

OOC Post round up - Mod Roll

[sculptedash]

Prep

Ash - Leading the charge on this one.
- Tracking down PPE, stuff for light and torches.
- Not the best at this sort of stuff but doing her best.

Nicola Francesca
- will help procure any necessary supplies

Ironeye
- Can help with locating protective gear

Caelus will not be joining, but he will provide outside support. He's an Artificer and can craft various items. He worked with Aventurine (who provided light magic) and Tsukasa (who provided fire magic).

Each party member will receive: (Should the rolls go right!)
- 3 stun grenades: Flashbang effect, may disorient targets temporarily.
- 2 fire grenades: Explosives. Use with care.
- 2 sunlight crystals: Breaking them creates a blast of daylight. Will cause Hosts to scatter as sunlight burns them.
- 1 sports drink with a sticky note. The note reads, "Good luck!"

Saheon
- Writing wills for the team. (...MORAL SUPPORT?)

Team In The Tunnels (Investigating to see how far they get. Fighting Hosts if necessary. Dealing with Succumbence??)

Ash
Fight

- Tried this once before and failed miserably! Second time is the charm.
- Shadowbinding powers! Mainly attacks or distracts with tendrils.
- Pretty knowledgeable about space cults and eldritch beings.
- Can teleport around with shadow binding too but less likely to do this.
- Previously dealt with succumbence here before could happen again!
- Most likely to get kind of rage blind if things go bad.

Tsukasa is a pyromancer, so he can bring fire and light in general!

Ivan
✓fast, BIG, strong like monstertruck (rideable, like 2-3 people)
✓wall-crawling
✓paralytic venom (can be shared to coat weapons)
✓vibration-sense, chemo-sense & low-light vision
✓toxin/disease immunity.... that probably doesn't apply to succumbence spores for plot reasons

Til
- Create and store light!
- Illusions (ghostly in the dark and not long-term due to the lack of light. Kinda weak as a result.)
- Healing light radiation (skin/tissue repair. Not really bones.)
- Mood... booster?? Through light
- Tangible objects with light (shield, sword, etc etc. He's still getting used to this and can't sustain it long in a dark environment. It would wear him out.)

Ironeye
- Lots of experience scavenging and fighting in ruins, including low-light, tight areas packed with hostiles. People-shaped enemies, animal/plant/mutant/space alien/demon shaped enemies, you name it 👍.
- Great at remaining cool under pressure and managing disaster battle situations! If you need to cut a tactical retreat, he's been there many times and will watch people's backs to guard against being overwhelmed
- Wind magic provides cutting power, concussive force, bursts of speed, etc. May be able to help redirect spores to a limited degree assuming they're airborne. No guarantees!
- No compunctions about murdering Hosts like AT ALL. Yay, murder!

Agent Choi
✓ Kitty cat nightvision and hearing hosts before they're on top of us.
✓ Fantastic memory for maps and other things, can help keep them on route.
✓ Solid combatant if it comes down to that.
✓ kissed Saheon for good luck :)

Greed
➥ Spent a lot of time in sewers and tunnels and has guarded a network of them in the past
➥ Not afraid to get his hands dirty or climb around in places that are pretty gross
➥ See Exhibit A: Big Meaty Claws
➥ Daemon, still learning how this new body works. Can possess a willing (or unwilling) host. Have fun with that!
➥ General criminal monster man who has no problems stirring up some shit
➥ Will wander off if something shiny catches his eye

Yuji
- great team player
- super strong and durable
- can understand animals' thoughts/feelings
- excellent martial artist

Kalmiya
✨ Low-light predator vision, strong sense of smell, and VERY good vulpine hearing; experienced fighter in low-light environments due to having darkvision prior to Sleephattan.
✨ Experienced adventurer & dungeon-crawler, proficient with simple weapons (including...claws at this point) & martial combat.
✨ Absolutely vicious. No compunctions whatsoever about violent engagement where necessary.
✨ Second-nature teleporting/phasing for getting out of sticky situations and baiting aggressors away from other folks.
✨ Can become scentless, leave deceptive tracks, and throw her voice to mislead potential aggressors.
✨ Multiple strong Tethers she can reach out to (incl. a moderate tether with Ash) to aid against Succumbence
✨ Won't leave people behind by default, but if they tell her to go, she won't think twice about getting out of dodge bc she ain't dying for this LMFAO

Team Outside Outside (Keeping an eye out for hosts returning. Trouble coming up. Rounding up non hostile hosts and keeping them away.

Guards
Look out
Escape plan basically!)

Megumi
- good for creating decoys, binding and hindering enemies, and hiding escape routes
- can see just fine, the dark never bothered him anyway

Kigai Yuuto
- He'll run healing.
- And occasionally need to be dragged along as he gets anemic.
- He's good at doing what he's told and sacrificing himself for others.
- That sounds very self-sacrificing, but he's really doing it for shits-and-giggles.
- Overall, hanging out in the back and offering support, while happy to see what's going on with everything in the subway.

Aventurine
- Lightbringer Powers.
- Helping but in a "I'm totally not helping but I'm here sort of way."

Nicola Francesca

- night vision
- experienced fighter; willing to take a spot in the front lines
- combat powers currently include being able to create shadowy monster-like hands and barriers
- good at navigating and formulating plans

Urushihara Hanzo
- Seraph

[markingnight]

We fought together against Charlotte, didn't we?

[ No hesitation. ] I'm interested. I'd like to see what's down there for myself.

[sculptedash]

Yeah.

It was pretty great until I got knocked the fuck out. The headache afterwards not so much.

[Oh hey. She likes the gusto on this.]

For sure- Welcome to our Merry Band of Murderous Misfits.

Is that a good team name? I'm still workshopping it.

OMG DW ATE THIS LIKE 10 TIMES

[closetdweller]

Well- if it's gonna happen, it may as well be now.

[Urushihara sighed.]

I haven't figured out my magic yet, but I have some experience with weird nests. Sign me up.

Besides didn't we make a pact?

IT'S HUNGRY!

[sculptedash]

We did, we definitely made a pact.

Now we get to test whether it's a murder or a suicide pact!

Fun, right?

Have you ever tried being sparked?

That always helped me with my powers.

[dedicate]

I'm in.

It sounds like you learned a little bit about this place last time, yeah? It could be worth it to look into it further while we have the chance.

As for what I bring to the table... I can see in the dark pretty well lately, and I'm good with combat if it comes to that, though I could probably give us a heads-up for if there's any left down there ahead of time too. What else are we missing?

[inverseye]

Wow. Such a hero, sir.

[ Mental clapping noises. ]

Do you have a will drafted?

[sorte]

[ he's here, his presence is definitely here, and Ash will recognize it but it's the presence of someone who just woke up and is looking at their phone at 3am because it vibrated them awake or something.

He will reply after several moments though. ]

So, you're bored and want to speedrun into your newest insanity character arc because the hosts aren't making it come fast enough this time, you say?

[sculptedash]

...I'm not that obvious, am I?

[trashblaze]

[ Isn't this super… crazy? Caelus isn't sure if it's the good or bad kind of crazy. But he'll physically sit this one out because he has yet to progress on his abilities, combat-wise. However!! ]

Do you have a set day to go? If you give me some time, I can craft some grenades for each person going. Stun grenades and fire grenades, but they need some time to craft.

[sculptedash]

[It is crazy. Ash is a little crazy. But it's less crazy than the last time she tried it.

She hopes.]

No firm date, but probably better to go sooner than later. I think grenades are good reason to hold off for a little.

How much time do you need?

[nestingdevil]

[Noise. That's how it always is. A noise like a hole, like a never-ending pit, open wide to suck the air in a constant, gaping whirl. It's only interrupted once the Sin finds himself; the low roll of his hum, seeming to vibrate in his bones.]

[Greed pries his nail out of the head of a screw.] So, you're one of the ones that tried before. [He slurs, letting the forks of his tongue tickle behind his teeth.] I told someone else the same thing I'll tell you. If that place is being guarded, there's likely something down there that's worth hiding.

Ash - that right? [The former homunculus mindlessly cleans out his claw.] Might not have everything I used to, but call me interested. First, though. I should probably introduce myself, hmn?

[A match ignites, and through the Murmur, the sensation is bright. Alert. The tension like a spring squeezing, squeezing, squeezing.]

Greed. And the pleasure's all mine.

[sculptedash]

Dude.

I'd tell you not to hog all the pleasure, but with a name like Greed I feel like that's just kind of your thing.

As for the tunnels- That was kind of my thoughts exactly. Well at first it was "Oh hey! People said they holed up down there, so there could be clues!" Then it was "OH MY GOD THEY'RE EATING MY FACE! THIS IS SO COOL, BUT SO PAINFUL!" And then it was "Oh. There must actually be something important down there."

...But don't feel too bad about being nerfed here. I'm not swinging anywhere near a hundred percent myself.

[salaryman]

I can't say I'm not curious... so count me in.

Besides, I can't have you go and getting hurt before we ... question each other, right?

[hallowedly]

( The deepest mental sigh, because really. )

[untilldeath]

When are you thinking?

I can, uh... at least light things up? My powers aren't as strong as night as they are during the day, but I've been practicing. I know things can get a little unreliable sometimes, but I've been pretty steady lately, I think.

[snaggletooth]

[ ...really, Till? ]

[hallowedly]

...mauled. ( Give this a moment. Another. Then, carefully: ) You're... well now?

[sculptedash]

...Yeah, mauled.

It was a couple months ago- so most of the physical injuries are all healed up now.

The other stuff that came with it. Well it kind of comes and goes. But I'm not speaking in tongues or having weird visions anymore. So that's something.

[cursedvessel]

Count me in!

[His voice comes through probably a little more enthusiastic than what is due for the situation. But man, he's itching to do something, and if this little excursion can gain them a few more answers, he's game.]

I've heard a little about the subway tunnels and what went down from Megumi. So you're that Ash huh? You seem able to speak okay now. That's a relief!

I'm Yuji. My specialty is martial arts. I'm still figuring out this new power I've got but so far I can talk to animals. If there are any down in the tunnels I might be able to calm them down or prevent them from attacking. [A big might but he's going to roll with it. Assuming any animals down there are fairing better then those up here.]

[sculptedash]

[Ash apprecaiates the excitement and in fact her own will bleed over the murmur.]

Welcome to the team, glad you have aboard.

[And then a little sheepishness at the next comment.]

Yeah, I kind of had a rough month after that whole thing. ...Turns out getting a few tethers kind of helped with that. But I'm glad Megumi's been keeping people informed.

[Oh. That's a neat power.]

Don't sweat it. People are all kind of figuring things out. Maybe there's some things down there that might know something useful too? Like if there's a big nest of the violent things around.