[OPEN] Earthquake Event

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Characters: OPEN
Location: Death City
Rating: Varied
Time: Jan 22
Description: OOC post here.



It's early in the morning -- just after morning training -- when the ground beneath Death City shakes violently in what most of you might recognize as an earthquake. It's not a particularly huge one for the more experienced of the guests, but it sends cracks shooting through the cobblestoned ground of Death City and up the sides of some buildings. A small handful of structures, mostly those that have been abandoned in the course of this war or the very old ones, take the most damage and topple over or crumble at their foundations.

The earthquake lasts no more than half a minute, but the vibrations and aftershocks last through the day. Death City's streets become full of holes, from those the size of apples to what could be described as deep ditches. The greatest damage, however, is the commercial sector, which becomes flooded as the waterways take damage and spill water into the streets. Shibusen's alarms blare out and quick, urgent orders to fix the waterways and search for the injured or anyone trapped in rubble filter in through all networks.


ooc: Like always, please feel free to start your own threads. Follow the subject line format:
[Character(s)] [Location/Time] [Close/Open]
This in-game day will last a week irl.

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[Barnaby] [Anywhere Needed] [Open]

[sentiments]

[And here Barnaby thought he could just go to the library in peace. But after the first rocky movements of the ground underneath his feet, he already knows there's going to be a ton of damage. Earthquakes and this many buildings, there's bound to be something falling over.

Hero instincts hit him before anything else, so he just runs towards where it looks like the most action is to see if there's anyone who might need some help.]

[naniwarocky]

[He's not promising anything. If he sees someone that needs help, he's going to help them.]

[sayatakagi]

[Damnit, you stubborn idiot!]

[And Saya arrives later on. She had dislocated her right shoulder earlier, but it was back in place - it was still sore and hurting, but not as bad. She looks around, looking for him]

Where is that muscle-head...?!

[naniwarocky]

[He's still there. He's just..stepping out of one of the near by shops. He was checking to make sure no one hurt themselves inside..he thought he would get back out before Saya arrived. Clearly he was wrong.]

[socialbutterfly]

To the question of how to bring all of us home.

morning, outskirts of commercial district work for you?

[toshinebrighter]

[He had been familiar with earthquakes. They happened once or twice in the world of the conflict, though more often the earth shook due to some combatants' more powerful spells. And he had supposed that such a shaking of the earth would wreak havoc on most buildings, on all but the sturdiest--indeed, that may have been part of why every city was in ruins in that world.]

[However, this was the first time he was faced firsthand with just how badly some buildings handled earthquakes.]

[When the dust began settling, he lifted his head and began to take stock of his condition besides vague aches everywhere. Most of the building he had been walking by was now atop him, but fortunately had fallen in such a way that the weight of it had missed him...mostly. As he shifted in the rubble, he noticed armor shifting in a way it shouldn't, and then a stab of pain up his ribs: something had fallen on him hard enough to crack and split the armor.]

[Now then, the issue was getting out.]

it spanish ok //

[shihandai]

Are a lot of people hurt, you think?

[scatterflower]

*She is, you don't need to worry about that.*

I'm okay, I'm not hurt at all.

works great! :D

[sentiments]

[Times like these were when Barnaby wished he had his hundred power ability. Even if he'd have to be careful when he used it, it would still come in handy for times like this. But, as it had been weeks since he had gotten to use it, he was slowly - very, very slowly - getting used to relying on his natural abilities.

He was just glad he trained; strength would be needed for moving rubble, especially with the building he had just approached. It was in pretty horrible shape, and who knew what, or who, could be under there. After surveying the area a bit, he stepped in and began shifting some rubble about. Grabbing a fairly hefty piece, he tugged it over to a barren side.]

Hello? Is anyone under there?

[He could only hope that, if someone was in there, they were conscious enough to call out.]

[toshinebrighter]

[He went still when things began to move around him not of his doing--the last thing he needed was for whatever arrangement that had kept things from falling completely on him to collapse--but then he heard the sound of another person--and then they had removed a chunk of wall that let in quite a bit of light.]

Yes. [His voice wavered in the middle of the word, as he discovered that raising his voice was not agreeable with the pain in his side. Confident, however, that he had been heard, he continued--this time without any flinching in any way.] I could use assistance.

[If there's one thing he's good at, it's keeping a level head.]

[sentiments]

[Well, this individual seemed calm enough. No screaming or crying, just a simple voice... though 'could use assistance' felt like an understatement. Barnaby stepped a bit closer, lifting another piece. His eyes caught sight of metal glinting, and he frowned and tried to move a bit more carefully. Metal could always mean more heavier-impact blunt trauma, or slicing or piercing into flesh...]

My name is Barnaby. Can you tell me your name?

[It was a technique they had taught them at Hero Academy a while ago: keep the injured person talking to see how conscious they were, and remain calm no matter what. He could do this.]

[tanks]

The hell was that?!

[Max looks up at the buildings shaking violently, then once it ended, moves to brush some of the debris off his shoulder.]

[trageteas]

Nothing, I just didn't expect to see you after an earthquake. Then again, I didn't expect any earthquake whatsoever!

[He should really give up on lighthearted small talk.]

You're all right, I suppose?

[It certainly took her long enough to acknowledge his presence, she'd better be okay.]

[toshinebrighter]

[The Warrior tried to help him move the pieces, though his position pinned underneath them meant his leverage wasn't as good as it could be. Still, an extra strong arm could only help this Barnaby.]

[He recognized the technique of keeping someone talking, to keep them conscious, and so he internalized his sigh at the question. Even with half a building on top of him, he was still being asked this.] I am called the Warrior of Light. [He assisted in a shove of rubble that brought light onto his face, finally able to look at his rescuer.]

hopping in now!

[toshinebrighter]

[After his own rescue, the Warrior had brushed off concerns that he may be injured and instead thrown himself into seeing what he could do to assist others. His armor, after all, had taken the brunt of the collapse and though it had cracked and split, it meant he was only banged up a little (at least he maintained as such). So he had taken to searching through the commercial district--and turned a corner just in time to see a small child drop into a split in the concrete.]

[He's running the several meters to the site of the fall, and doesn't bother with saying anything (obviously the child is not fine in any meaningful sense of the word) before quickly climbing down after him. The boy is lying on the ground--a quick look-over doesn't show any blood or very serious injuries, so he doesn't mind the crying and instead lifts him up. Now--how to get back up.]

[Senritsu] [Near the commons] [Open]

[flutes]

[Senritsu wasn't use to earthquakes despite being in danger for a portion of her life. However, she wasn't surprised that in the middle of the shaking, she found herself being transformed into her weapon form. She had known for the a while that her form would be a flute. The problem was trying to get back to her human form.

Even worse, there were those who were in need of help. She didn't want to stand by and do nothing]

[bellcaptain]

It's fine because Deryn's used to people questioning her words choices by now so she just shrugs off the comment. At least he was coming over to help her.

"Here, hold onto this part." She points at the opposite end of a particularly large piece of plaster from where she's standing. Hopefully with both of them, it will be enough to lift it.

[radiantwingedone]

"..." Duke doesn't bother to really give a verbal reply to that, but crouches to shift it.

[sayatakagi]

According to Shibusen, all we have to do is to end the war.

It's much easier to be said than done.

[sayatakagi]

[when Saya sees him, she frowns and quickly comes closer] You really can’t stay put, can you?

[naniwarocky]

I thought I heard someone calling for help.

[Saya looked alright for the most part. No injuries that he could see on her. So he couldn't help but feel a little relieved.]

[a_royal_flush]

[The ground was still lightly trembling even as Yuuri tried to get his legs back under him. That was when he caught sight of the huge man just up ahead. Eyes wide, he couldn't help but wonder if that was actually a man or something else. He was huge!

He shook his head to clear his thoughts.]

I-I think it was an earthquake! Are you alright?

Hurr hurr

[nofarplaneyet]

Fine. Just...just rattled. *There's no Sin here, dammit! They stopped it. It's NOT HERE.*

This place is a mess. I don't even know where to start.

[quibbling]

Are you looking for something?

[She can think of dozens of reasons why someone would be poking around after an earthquake like this, but that seems to be the most obvious one.]

[Ling] [Anywhere you need] [Open!]

[forhispeople]

[After parting ways with Ran Fan per orders, Ling was out searching rubble and buildings, looking for anyone who was hurt or needed help. He was armed with a first-aid bag, and diligently searching for signs of movement or life among the wrecked or damaged structures.]

[Ah, he thinks he spots something or someone--]