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Soul Campaign Moderation Journal ([personal profile] soul_mods) wrote in [community profile] soul_logs2012-01-30 07:40 pm

[OPEN] Earthquake Event

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.


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This in-game day will last a week irl.
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[personal profile] wildest 2012-02-10 04:51 am (UTC)(link)
[All he could really do was gape at the threat because, really? Really? What had he even done?! Kotetsu bristled visibly (and tried his best to not start laughing himself because he knew how ridiculous they were acting right now), about to find something to respond with until all of a sudden the ground started shaking and with a yelp he barely managed to keep his balance. He did however end up taking a few steps backward onto another frame.]

Sorry--!

[However right as the crack made it to his ears he heard a thump soon afterward followed by a cry of pain and Kotetsu didn't bother waiting for the shaking to stop before he hurriedly rushed over to Rei's side. Right as he dropped to his knees though everything steadied itself and he gave a sigh of relief, but there was still some obvious worry in his voice as he'd been about to set a hand on her shoulder but he hesitated seeing as he hadn't gotten a chance to see just where or how she'd gotten hurt.]

You okay?
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[personal profile] cursemarked 2012-02-10 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
[She squeezes her eyes shut as if trying to force the pain away using sheer wil and doesn't answer for a moment. But at length she opens her eyes and with a soft gasp unclenches her hands.

Bits of glass stick into her palms, blood beading and staining her hands; but she doesn't seem worried, glancing to Kotetsu with a smile that's trying not to seem paine, and failing
] Yes, I'm okay; this isn't much. There's just a lot of blood...

Ah... I should have a first aid kit, in there. [She nods towards a room through an archway where the gallery extends] There's a chest against the wall; it should have a kit and some other things. I'll need tweezers, and probably some bandages...

[Yeah bandaids aren't going to be enough for this, but on the bright side it doesn't appear bad enough to need stitches.

Despite her best efforts to be calm and in control (she's always the Adult, trying to keep everyone from panicking; it was practically her job, if she seemed weak then that would cause others to lose hope), there's a trembling to her hands and voice
]
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[personal profile] wildest 2012-02-10 05:37 am (UTC)(link)
[As he stares down at her hands Kotetsu gives a visible wince just at the thought of the pain she's in and already ideas go through his head on how to take care of the injuries on his own until she speaks up. He doesn't exactly believe for one second that she's not in as much pain as she says she is but he understands this act more than anyone and so he just nods, paying attention to the directions she gives.]

All right, don't move and just stay here a second. I'll be right back.

[Quickly standing, Kotetsu heads into the aforementioned room and begins his search for the first aid kit. Unfortunately it's very likely that whatever messy state the room is in now is just going to get worse because that's just what happens when Kotetsu is allowed access to a room he's never been in before, but adding a mess to a mess is never really an issue for him. It takes him a good minute or so and there's a lot of fumbling and occasional cursing but eventually he manages to rush back to Rei's side with the first aid kit and sets it down on the ground, opening it up and retrieving the pair of tweezers.

Carefully taking one of her hands in his own he gives her an intent, focused look, keeping his voice serious.
]

I'm sorry but I'm gonna rush through this a little. Last thing we need is another one of those aftershocks hitting while I'm taking my time. [Offering her a small reassuring smile.] I'd say you could tell me to stop if it hurts too much but I've got a feeling you wouldn't say a single thing about it even if I made you.
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[personal profile] cursemarked 2012-02-10 05:57 am (UTC)(link)
[She laments for the state of her gallery, but tries to reassure herself with the reminder that she was planning on switching the majority of the pictures out for new ones anyway.]

It's okay; I understand. [There's a moment of slight surprise before she smiles back] You know me so well already. [But there's a nod] I promise if it gets too much I'll ask for a break. But it's not likely it'll get that badly. I've been injured a lot worse here.

[But it's said with some amusement and she chuckles] I wasn't a fighter in my world; there wasn't a need to know how to. So coming here, I've gotten used to dragging behind or being tossed around. It seems to happen frequently. [But her tone is only amused.] I've been trying to cut back, it seems to be poor for my health.
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[personal profile] wildest 2012-02-10 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kotetsu decides to let her finish talking first before he starts off with anything, listening intently though keeping his focus on her hand to figure out the best way to do this... though, he does spare her a curious glance at one moment. Mostly at the 'dragging and tossed around' part.

It's concerning, to say the least. As much as he knows that those sorts of things are completely out of his power he can't help but make a mental note to keep an eye out on her from here on out. He recognizes when someone attempts to do more than they're capable of (from experience) and as headstrong as she is the last thing he'd want is for Rei to end up way in over her head one day. Which will most likely happen, or already has. Raising an eyebrow once she finishes he starts off plucking out the shards of glass as quickly yet carefully as possible, using a focused patience he reserves only for serious situations.
]

You sound a little more proud of that than most people really should be. Or, just about most people. I get that it comes in handy to just take pain like that without much of a sweat but there's a difference between being tough and enduring things because you just can or you're used to it.

Just because you can take a few cuts and hits doesn't automatically make you a strong person. Just means you're durable. [He suddenly pauses, because he can't help but think that he's heard that somewhere before. More specifically someone telling him that. ...must be his imagination.]
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[personal profile] cursemarked 2012-02-11 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not a strong person. [It's said softly and her smile is almost self-mocking before she winces as he plucks out the shards of glass] Like I said, I simply try my best. But I've been training a lot; it's rare I get injured badly on missions.

[Another wince and a soft hiss; a couple of them have dug in snugly and seem reluctant to leave. She says nothing for a while, watching him work and thinking. About halfway through she bows her head, shoulders shaking] Ah-- Stop, just a moment-- [Rei's eyes are squeezed shut, to hold back the prickle of tears as the pain gets a little too much. After a few seconds she laughs, soft and embarrassed]

Sorry, just a moment; I need to breath and then we can continue. [To get her mind off it, she changed the conversation] Are you a meister, or a weapon? I never asked.
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[personal profile] wildest 2012-02-11 05:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Kotetsu frowns at her statement but decides now isn't the time to be giving lectures, keeping his attention on his task. He doesn't outwardly show how upset he feels at her having to be put through this much pain but inside he's echoing every wince and flinch she gives. He's actually somewhat relieved when she tells him to stop and when he looks up his frown deepens for just a moment, though eventually it turns into another weak smile.]

No, it's okay. You managed to hang in there for a long time though, good job. [Setting the back end of the tweezers in his mouth for a moment, Kotetsu reaches over to the first aid kit and pulls out some gauze to try and clean up the areas he's gotten to, tossing them aside when he's done. After he retrieves the tweezers again and waits for the go to continue he perks up a little at the question.]

Hm? Oh, weapon! I haven't really gotten the hang of it yet but I'm working on it. What about you?
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[personal profile] cursemarked 2012-02-11 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
[She takes a few slow, deep breaths to calm herself and edge the pain away, returning her full attention to him at the question]

I'm a meister. My ability is called Soul Sixth Sense. [She looks amused; the irony of having such an ability when she'd been dogged by spirits in her world was not lost on her] I have a weapon partner named Nepeta. You can't miss her, she's the troll with catlike features.

[Rei gives a little laugh, as if embarrassed.. which is cleared up a little as she goes on] When we resonate, I always end up with those features too, though.

[Meaning cat ears and a tail to match. She nods for Kotetsu to continue] Do you know what weapon you turn into?
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[personal profile] wildest 2012-02-11 07:07 am (UTC)(link)
[All he does is give a low attentive hum, which obviously means he doesn't get what that ability indicates at all. He'd ask about it but now she's talking about cats and... wait, hold on a second there.]

--what? Really? Like... catlike features, so that's... Oho, really?! That's cute!

[Kotetsu suddenly pauses as he looks up at the ceiling, lips pursed slightly in thought as he mumbles to himself.]

Bunny should've had something like that.

[Of course with that little comment out of the way he quickly looks back at her and acts as if he hadn't said it at all.] Ah, my partner's a meister too actually. I don't think he knows what his ability is yet since he hasn't really told me about it. But, we got one of those missions a while ago and I found out I'm claws!

[Looking oh so proud of himself when he says this. His weapon form is awesome okay, no doubts about that.]
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[personal profile] cursemarked 2012-02-11 07:13 am (UTC)(link)
[She turns a little red, looking away as if to hide it; her laughter is soft again] Ah, it was a little embarrassing at first, but I've gotten used to it.

[She shoots him a curious look because yeah she totally caught that. She'd ask but--]

Oh! Nepeta's a pair of claws too! [This is kind of exciting, she hasn't met another claw weapon before, her smile is quick and her laughter is bright] Maybe all four of us should do a mission sometime!
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[personal profile] wildest 2012-02-11 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Distractedly going back to thinking about Barnaby with bunny ears.......]
Edited 2012-02-11 18:42 (UTC)
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[personal profile] wildest 2012-02-11 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
--ah, eh? Oh! Y-you don't say! Oh... [But he thought he was the only one..... oh well, being able to meet a catgirl makes up for that.]

But-- yeah, why not? Sounds like a great idea! Though we should probably wait for Bunny and I to get some more training under our belts. It'd be pretty embarrassing if we ended up letting you two do most of the work, haha...