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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.


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.
mangekyou: (pic#2235721)

itachi; aftermath/red light district; open

[personal profile] mangekyou 2012-02-02 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ Itachi had to admit this whole earthquake affair would have been a lot less startling if he wasn't immediately witnessing everyone's reactions afterward. they were a fairly normal occurrence back in his home world, after all.

still, the chaos that interrupted after the rumbling stopped couldn't be ignored. he had payed for his food, of which he had only eaten half, and set out to survey the damage as soon as his conversation with Roy was finished.

the first thought that popped into his head was those closest to him, although he believed his own words when he had told the Watch leader that his brother would be okay. it was mainly those who weren't used to such natural disasters that he let himself be concerned about.

currently he can be found on the streets of the Red Light District, his usual patrol point, trying to glimpse a familiar face. ]
Edited 2012-02-02 05:28 (UTC)
heart_rhythm: (pic#1772876)

[personal profile] heart_rhythm 2012-02-02 07:50 am (UTC)(link)
[The earthquake had certainly been a shock, but not something completely unfamiliar to Tifa. It was instances like this that she could only think of the Planet revolting. The city was a mess, so she had to assume there would be many people in bad situations.

As she headed through the streets, she tried to keep a general eye out for people in need to help but without meaning to, she started thinking of those she was close to, wondering if they were safe.

When she saw him at a distance, Tifa paused before beginning to hurry over to Itachi, knowing he wouldn't be able to make her out until she got close up to him. When she got closer, she slowed until she was before him, out of breath from running around and feeling relief that he didn't appear hurt.]


Itachi... you're okay?
mangekyou: (pic#2235723)

[personal profile] mangekyou 2012-02-06 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ While it was true that Itachi couldn't tell faces from afar, the way people carried themselves was distinct to each person. At least, he could pick up on it after spending time with someone. So when the vague outline of Tifa appeared in the distance, he had a good idea of who it was.

Still, it wasn't until she spoke his name that his suspicions were confirmed. Stepping closer to see her better, he reached a hand out to steady her, noting that she had been running just moments previously. ]


Tifa-san. You are not hurt?
heart_rhythm: (even if it's a lie)

[personal profile] heart_rhythm 2012-02-10 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
[She nods, catching her breath and straightening up more to look at him, bringing her own hand to hold onto his arm. ]

I'm fine... I was still in the park when it happened. Where were you?
mangekyou: (pic#2235749)

[personal profile] mangekyou 2012-02-16 06:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ he doesn't let go just yet, making sure she's steady. ]

I was eating ramen.

[ it's spoken with the most serious of tones. the ramen even spilled on him! but he leaves that detail out, instead taking the time to inspect Tifa as best he could with his limited vision. ]

Did it worry you?
Edited 2012-02-16 06:12 (UTC)
heart_rhythm: (hesitation)

[personal profile] heart_rhythm 2012-02-17 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
[She doesn't pull away from him yet, watching him. Vaguely, she can tell he's surveying her and she drops her gaze a little self-consciously as she shakes her head.]

It was a little startlingly, but it's similar to things I've experienced before. But people might have been hurt, so I was worried for... [she trails off a moment]
mangekyou: (pic#2235456)

[personal profile] mangekyou 2012-02-20 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
That is good. That you were not worried, I mean. Everyone I have seen has had a different reaction so far.

[ he drops his gaze then, studying the ground in front of them instead. ]

Your world is used to such things?

[ he realizes at that moment that although he knows a little more about her past now, he has not asked her much about her world.
heart_rhythm: (pic#1772861)

[personal profile] heart_rhythm 2012-02-22 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah... I've gone through a few before actually, worse than this one. Still, it seems like a lot of people aren't used to this.

[She glances at him again before turning a bit and going to gently pull him along as she starts forward again.]

Should we go look for those who need help?
mangekyou: (← ( in the depths of longing ))

[personal profile] mangekyou 2012-02-29 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
Yes.

[ he lets her pull him along, trailing after her.

then a thought occurs to him and he can't help asking. ]


Do you have others to check up on, though?
heart_rhythm: (everyone's at it)

[personal profile] heart_rhythm 2012-03-01 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
[She looks back at him, raising her eyebrows.]

Well... I've heard from a few. I'm not too worried about the others. [Namely, she's sure that Cloud can fend for himself.]

Do you?
mangekyou: (← back together)

[personal profile] mangekyou 2012-03-05 06:16 am (UTC)(link)
[ he's caught up with her by now, shaking his head slightly in reaction to her question. ]

They are okay.

[ he hasn't got in touch with them yet, but why wouldn't they be? ]
forhispeople: (a little worried about you)

[personal profile] forhispeople 2012-02-02 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[Along comes Ling hauling an injured elderly man up some stairs nearby and out of a building, an arm around the gentleman's waist and one of the man's arms around his neck.]

[He spies Itachi over there and nods his head]


Excuse me? Sir? Would you lend me a hand here?
mangekyou: (pic#2235815)

[personal profile] mangekyou 2012-02-06 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ the question could only be directed at him, Itachi figured-- though it was hard to see in which direction the other man was looking. taking a few steps towards the sound of the voice, it was easier for him to make out what was happening, and he went to help. ]

Yes.

[ carefully he reached forward and lifted the man's other arm, taking some of the wait off of the stranger that had spoken to him. ]

He should go to the clinic.
forhispeople: (thoughtful)

Itachi, are you making fun of Ling's eyes. 8|

[personal profile] forhispeople 2012-02-06 07:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Ling nodded, noticing the way that the other man seemed to be listening carefully to his surroundings. It was a little unusual. Perhaps he had]

That's what I was thinking. Grandfather here had quite a fall, and there was actually a grandmother in the building too. I need to go back for her. Would you mind waiting for us? They asked not to be separated.

[Ling turns and addresses the elderly man, speaking politely]

Would that be okay, sir? If I ask this man to help you stand, while I get your wife?
mangekyou: (pic#)

lmao

[personal profile] mangekyou 2012-02-08 07:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ Itachi held the other man up without waiting for a response. still, he appreciated the other man's polite tone, and paused to wait for an answer from the old man before letting the stranger go back inside. ]

Is it stable enough to go back inside?

[ by now he's pretty sure the dark haired man would go back inside anyway. ]

You go, I will watch him.
forhispeople: (a little worried about you)

racist ninja

[personal profile] forhispeople 2012-02-08 09:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Ling is quite sober as he looks at Itachi. He can't say things like that in front of the people they're rescuing, won't that make the elderly man even more sick with worry?]

It will hold if I hurry. I promised them.

[With that, he pats the old man's shoulder reassuringly, and he's dashing off at top speed (amazing for Ling's own world, probably kindergartener level in Itachi's).]

[A moment or two passes, and presently, Ling can be seen coming up the stairs, carrying the wife in his arms. She has bandages on her leg and arm.]

[As he approaches, he addresses Itachi again]


Thank you, sir, for being kind enough to help. The clinic is... this way, yes?

[Ling points very nearly in the direction of the clinic. Well, at least he was close.]
mangekyou: (pic#2235722)

the japanese man to the chinese one........

[personal profile] mangekyou 2012-02-10 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
Close.

[ Itachi doesn't bother to correct him. instead he hoists the man up more and starts in the general direction Ling had been pointing. they had to reach the clinic quickly, who knows how many more people needed help? ]
forhispeople: (let me show you my moves)

international looooooooove

[personal profile] forhispeople 2012-02-11 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
[Ling hurries along dutifully at Itachi's side. He contemplates running along ahead, but he's not sure if that will make the elderly man upset again. Before Ling carried the man outside, he'd been quite frantic at the idea of being separated from his wife, even with Ling's promise that he would hurry her out also.]

[He addresses Itachi, following his lead down the street]


Are there earthquakes like this often, here?
mangekyou: (pic#2374470)

so late ;_;

[personal profile] mangekyou 2012-02-16 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
I have not experienced one since arriving.

[ that wasn't to say they didn't happen. still, in the five months that Itachi had been in the city this was the biggest natural disaster he could recall.

he's walking rather quickly himself. even mostly blind and without his sharingan he is able to navigate the city decently enough. ]


They are not uncommon back where I am from. This world is a little different, though.
forhispeople: (let's get down to business)

Re: so late ;_;

[personal profile] forhispeople 2012-02-17 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
Oh? Different in what ways?

I'm Ling, by the way. Ling Yao of Xing.
mangekyou: (pic#2235443)

[personal profile] mangekyou 2012-02-20 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
I see. I am Uchiha Itachi.


The differences vary depending on what we are speaking of.
forhispeople: (serious in black- 3/4)

[personal profile] forhispeople 2012-02-20 07:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Ling doesn't care if Itachi's not very talkative. He's pretty good at filling in the space and being friendly. It helps keep everybody calm in the situation, including the elderly couple.]

How about the technology? I think that's one of the biggest differences for me. Where I come from we don't have such things as these picture boxes. Or machines that fly in the sky.
Edited 2012-02-20 07:09 (UTC)