EVENT: The Great BREW Malfunction Pt II [OPEN]

[soul_mods]

Characters: Everyone and anyone
Location: Anywhere in Death City!
Rating: PG-13
Time: July 16 to July 18th
Description: And then it gets worse.



By now, no one is popping in and out of existence, but that's hardly any consolation when odd things keep happening.

At first it's not that bad. An innocuous item or two shows up. Something harmless wanders around that you're sure has never been in Death City before.

By the second day, bigger and more dangerous things start showing up and by the third...

Well.

As long as you don't mind the giant pieces of debris or creatures blocking the road or the sky, it's not that bad, right?

((OOC: List of canon items and creatures arriving can be found here. Remember, the list only tells you where they initially show up. They'll probably move on soon enough to a new location.

Remember to put Character | Location | OPEN/CLOSED in your subject!))


Open Threads
Sephiroth and Cloud
Amaterasu
Keroro
Edgeworth
Trucy
Aqua
Hyoubu
Eve
Hiro
Morgan
Clopin
L
Alucard
Light
Neji
Lily
Psii
Raidou
Takuto

Comments

Sephiroth & Cloud | Patrolling the streets | OPEN - 16th encounter with a Touch Me Frog

[pure_lineage]

[The mission the previous day had done some of what Sephiroth had hoped for. He had spent the better part of it attempting to gain control of his Meister ability along with testing out the true depths he could achieve. While he knew that there was still a long way to go, the ex-General hadn't missed the dark depths the ability of his soul took him to.

Cloud had sacrificed much while he'd attempted to gain control of it, while Akiha and Sion didn't go unscathed either, but Sephiroth had managed to succeed with the aid of his once-Meister which had allowed for him to return to the city. That didn't mean that he lowered his guard, far from it, but there was less reason to remain isolated from the city's population.

That was why he could be found walking alongside his partner as Cloud did his patrol. Things had settled down with BREW's malfunction, but it seemed as though it wasn't the last thing that machine decided it wanted to put them through.

Sephiroth froze mid-step as he caught sight of an amphibian up ahead. Eyes narrowing, he subconsciously took a partial step in front of Cloud as if to protect his 'Meister' as his mind automatically made the connection to the danger a frog represented. It didn't matter that this was an entirely different world and that the frogs here could very well be something different. In Sephiroth's mind, all frogs posed a dangerous threat which was why he remained alert and cautious to the amphibian as it seemed to squat up and down on its hind legs seemingly unaware of them in that moment.]

[de_faulty_hero]

[As successful as the mission had been, all involved had suffered as never before. Cloud hadn't fought that hard on all fronts since he and Sephiroth had often missioned with Kuroro and Kurapika. Their mission really had been a crash course in what the other did, but he was also keenly aware of how possessive Sephiroth was to his Weapon form. Apparently the love for the Black Materia would not fade.

Patrol was easier with Sephiroth next to him. He was still twitchy from the madness wavelength that he had endured for the first time the day before. Akiha's words still rang in his head about it; they could all be monsters, but he had endured back then and he would endure now that potential fall from grace. He was glad Sephiroth was with him, despite the risks.

He didn't see the frog right away, so took a step forward before Sephiroth was suddenly sliding in front of him in the usual guarding position. He peeked around the older man's arm to spot the frog, and he thought for a moment it just a common frog... until he saw the colours and behaviour. That wasn't a frog from these parts. He stepped behind Sephiroth more.]

That isn't what I think that is, is it?

Amaterasu | Around Death City | July 16th-18th

[motherofthesun]

July 16th

[Amaterasu was at work when the first occurrence happened. A small white rat with red markings skittered around the training grounds, looking at the people practicing, but making its way over to the sparring swords. It couldn't possibly carry one, but it surprisingly has no trouble getting it onto its back. It's way too big, but it doesn't seem bothered. Really, looked like he was going to head off somewhere with it.]

[Amaterasu blinked when Rosalia delivered a small fox to her. Vice President? That's what the humans called it? Interesting! Her tail wagged as she led the way; she'd take care of him until his humans came to get him.]

July 17th

[Amaterasu now had Tachigami accompanying her, but today had another surprise of its own. The Red Light District would hear drunken bleating. Literal drunken bleating as a large sheep - much larger than the average - stumbled down the street. White with red markings, the bars didn't know what to do when it came in and requested the strongest alcohol they had. Still, no money, no booze.]

[It wouldn't be long before Amaterasu and Tachigami would hear said sounds and get the situation rectified.]

July 18th

[Despite all the happenings around, it was a nice day at the park. It was practically a picnic and a matter of catching up between the three. Tachigami was giving a report while Kasugami drank up her sake. Nothing like her own brew, but it was still alright. They might be there for a while so why not approach and talk to them?]

July 16th

[vintage_magic]

[Lily was somewhat later than usual getting to the park this morning. Not having seen Amaterasu yet, she blinked in surprise at the sight of a rat scurrying around with a sword. White fur, familiar red markings...]

What in the Sam Hill?

[She bent down to take a closer look. It was definitely a rat, reminding her of her recent trip to Germany with Lezard and the children that the Pied Piper had turned into rats.]

Amaterasu? Did you get turned into a rat somehow?

[motherofthesun]

[Actual wolf in question sneezed some distance away, earning several turned heads. Not often did the wolf sneeze after all. The rat wrinkled its nose and stared up at Lily. Nose twitching still, and whiskers pulling back, it shook its head.]

You've mistaken me for my Mother, Miss.

[vintage_magic]

[But those turned heads didn't include Lily's. She was too busy tilting her head and staring at the talking rat. If it were a wolf cub, that would have sounded reasonable but...]

Your mother? But you're a rat!

[motherofthesun]

[The rat just stared at Lily like she had grown a second head. Perhaps due to the obvious being pointed out, or maybe because she seems to know Amaterasu, but questions how paternity works.]

And she's a Goddess. What's your point?

[It's okay kids in the hospital! Ammy's feeling better... though, her ears feel like they're burning.]

[vintage_magic]

[And Lily's still staring back because this doesn't seem very logical.]

But she's a wolf and you're a rat... Why aren't you the same type of animal? And how come you can talk when she can't?

July 17th

[pirateninja]

[Thoroughly aggravated, agitated, and infuriated by how Guybrush’s hand kept showing up to knock her over and cause her to turn into that glass, Morgan felt the need for a real glass of grog. As she moved through the red light district, she became aware of a bleating sound unlike any she’d heard before.]

A sheep? It sounds drunk, too.

[She was just steps from the Bitch’s Brew when the animal stumbled out of the bar, causing her to raise an eyebrow. She'd seen some drunk monkeys before back in the Caribbean but a sheep? And the markings reminded her of that dog…]

[motherofthesun]

[The rat turns its head slightly]

Talking complicates things... like now. Were we born the way humans were, maybe I would be a wolf.

[motherofthesun]

[The sheep in question shook its head out once back in the streets, huffing. Death Dollars... What an absurd name... but it did make the animal wonder where all its Yen went. Could've sworn there had been a few coins lost in... in its wool. Wait, should humans charge at all?]

... M-Maybe Mother has some stuff with her.

[Letting out a misty pink exhale, the sheep shook out its wool and began clopping down the street, bumbling one way before straightening up with another 'baah'.]

[vintage_magic]

[Then, the witch realized she was talking with a rat which already flew in the face of logic anyway. Dropping the subject of sun goddess genetics…]

But how did you get here? Amaterasu never mentioned you. [Or at least, never indicated anyone else from her home world was here.]

[motherofthesun]

[Being in Death City already made logic jump out a window. It just sprouted wings now.]

Because I just got here? Why would she speak of someone not present? [The rat glances around] Where is 'here' anyway?

[Nose twitch as he sniffed]

July 16th

[starfruitfrog]

[Keroro was walking by the park on his way back from Death by Pastry when he spots the red thing in the tree. He almost misses it the first time, but he doubles back before he turns....because was that....


IT WAS!


Giroro's hoverboard! And Giroro wasn't around to tell him not to mess around with his stuff! Croissants forgotten, Keroro immediately scurries over to try to get it out of the tree. Too bad it's really high up.]

Miles Edgeworth | Agency/Shopping District/Inner City Residential District | OPEN (July 16)

[prosecutory]

[OPTION A (Agency):

There is a doll in the lobby of the Agency. You may not notice it if you're in a hurry, but it's definitely sitting there and it was most likely never there before.

Edgeworth may or may not be close by, trying to covertly retrieve it but quickly putting on a casual front whenever people notice him and/or the doll.

OPTION B (Agency and everywhere else):

Edgeworth will try to go about his usual day, running errands, carrying files, doing his usual Agency/prosecutorial work. You can chat him up but be warned - he has the magatama in his pocket and will be able to see Psyche-locks should you hide any secrets from him.

He may seem a bit distracted; he hasn't quite gotten over the fact that the magatama was back, and in his pocket, and glowing. That must mean its powers were still in full force. Why on Earth would it come to him and even appear in his pocket as a light but sudden weight dropping into it?

OOC: Please comment to the linked permission post if you haven't done so yet before you choose option B! But technically if you use Option A he will still have the magatama with him because it popped up in his pocket.]

b obvs

[cardtrick]

[ So, a little magician has been doing some street shows because she wants more money and publicity. Finishing up, Trucy clears away her stage and heads back towards the communal.

It went okay, she guesses. Could have had a bigger audience but she supposes a lot of people are at work. It just means she'll have to practice a few more tricks for a proper evening show.

... And then a flash of magenta catches her eye across the street. ]

Mr. Edgeworth! Hi! [ Bounding magician with a bag full of magic tricks GET! ]

trucy wright | streets | 16th | open!

[cardtrick]

[ so one Miss Trucy Wright is performing, and obviously you want to be dazzled by some magic so come watch!

It's all going fabulously - she's making people laugh with Mr. Hat, pulling out all sorts of unexpected items and generally performing her socks off until...

a finger begins to point out little things. Little things like the keys to her tricks. ]

... W-whoa! What's going on? [ because no matter how good magician she wants to be, and how well she needs to roll with the punches, Trucy can't even pretend this is part of the act. ]

Aaaaaa... Option A

[pishirogane]

[It's there when she walks in and she has to stop and stare. She doesn't know why, but it feels like there's a theme song playing in her head when she looks at the doll. Probably unrelated, but it does remind her of her own Featherman collectibles. A tokusatsu of this world? Maybe it belonged in lost and found...]

[Naoto decides to leave it for now, but comes back a while later thinking maybe she shouldn't leave it out... or here. It looked interesting...]

[She pauses though when she notices Edgeworth going for it. Perhaps a good thing she never stopped walking quietly.]

What are you doing, Edgeworth-san?

[pure_lineage]

[Sephiroth knew that Cloud's thoughts still weighed him down, but he didn't bring the topic back up at all. His partner would broach the topic when he felt ready and the ex-General had no desire to breach the blonde's privacy anytime soon.

His eyes narrowed when Cloud moved to step around him though in order to see the threat ahead. Sephiroth reacted automatically by holding his arm out. Not to prevent Cloud from going any closer, but to partially transform it. That was the moment he remembered that he was no longer the Weapon but a Meister instead.

Growling, he did what he could to prevent the flash of wavelength from pulsating through as the frog perked and seemed to turn to face them. There was no doubt to the curious glint in its eyes, not the fear or caution a regular creature would have when faced with a potential danger.]

Perhaps, but I do not think it wise to think it is not - not until we are certain.

[de_faulty_hero]

[He didn't move around the arm that shot out, though he knew that the appendage would not turn into a sword as the older man hoped. He flexed his hand, groping for that sensation within himself instead. He had no partial form unlike his old Weapon, so it was all or nothing in that regard.

When the frog turned to regard them, he shifting uncomfortably. It certainly looked and acted like the old silly things back from Gaea, but that wasn't possible. Touch Me Frogs didn't exist in Death City after all.]

How do you propose we do that? We could resonate and drop a big rock on it?

[pure_lineage]

[Sephiroth remained on guard as the frog ceased its squats and focused its attention solely on them instead. Feeling his muscles tense, his inhumane gaze witnessed how it seemed to shift its balance from hind leg to hind leg in a manner that was all too familiar.]

Doing so would damage the area.

[Which he wouldn't have cared for either way, but he held no doubt that he would be the one at fault - a blame he would take without hesitation. There was another method, however...

Holding out his hand to Cloud, his eyes never once strayed from the curious frog while it watched them.]

I have an idea.

[de_faulty_hero]

[Cloud held his tongue when it came to damaging the area because he knew for a fact that Sephiroth cared little for any collateral damage. He knew better than to mention it, especially when their focus was on the frog before them. It had that look... bad things were going to happen.]

Right... so we avoid it or you throw a sword at it.

[He glanced at the hand before nodding; nothing bad could happen to him in Weapon form after all. He closed his eyes and drew into himself, transforming with more ease than the previous times and landing easily in Sephiroth's hand.]

Your ideas for combat are always good.

[pure_lineage]

[Sephiroth ignored the look Cloud gave him. His reasons were his own and he felt little desire in sharing them, especially with the potential danger just ahead of them.

Remaining focused, he felt the weight of Cloud's Weapon form fall into his hand as their souls aligned and their resonance hummed quietly between them. The frog was clearly interested and if it could have expression, it would have held a devious glint in its eye. Instead Sephiroth didn't allow for it to make the first move, and after Cloud had spoken such words to him, he felt his lips curve up into a smirk as instead of tossing one of his swords, he instead moved swiftly as he ditched the black orb with precision towards the defensive frog.

If it was merely a regular frog, it would dart away to wherever it had crawled from, but if not... then he would need his weapons in order to destroy the abomination. Sephiroth wouldn't admit that his tactics were partly for revenge for all the times in the past Cloud had thrown him or stuck him in an inanimate object and left him there.]

[de_faulty_hero]

[Cloud worked to resonate with the older man, and he didn't find it difficult at all given all their time together. He internalized himself as he sought out the abilities that remained in his form, wanting to be ready when Sephiroth called up his power. He had to be ready, this could end badly for his partner.

He became suddenly aware of how badly it was about to end for him when he was thrown at the frog. His awareness went very, very black and muffed when the frog leapt and caught his Weapon from in its mouth and swallowed him. It was... awful warm in here. And he supposed he deserved it for all the times he had ditched Sephiroth in various creatures, objects or even walls.

The frog hopped forward at Sephiroth as rapidly as it could with a sudden bulging belly full of Black Materia, but Cloud was having none of that. He suddenly transformed back into his human form, blowing apart the frog to have 'stern' words at his partner. He managed to burst out, covered in frog gore before he was suddenly looking at Sephiroth's boots. He blinked wide eyes and drew his legs, all four of them under his now green and very froggy body.] Riii...bit.

[pure_lineage]

[There were two ways that this would end. Either the frog was nothing but a regular frog, in which Cloud would give him a lecture for, or the frog was a threat which would mean that it would be destroyed and he'd receive a lecture for his actions. Either way the amusement at feeling Cloud's indignant reaction was well worth the price.

What Sephiroth hadn't expected was to see the frog leap up towards the black orb before it opened its gaping wide mouth and ate it. That... was an ending that Sephiroth hadn't expected, and he was actually torn between the possessiveness that flared up within him and the amusement of the entire situation. He settled for an even middle ground for both as he fixated his deathly glare on the amphibian who was now hopping a charge towards him. Pulling out his weapon, he positioned himself to attack so that he could release the frog's current meal.

There had been no need for it though as the frog soon exploded, but the brief flash of his partner soon disappeared as instead of a human in the gore stood yet another frog. That battle hadn't gone as he had expected... it took a few moments for Sephiroth to relax his guard, but soon enough he was lowering his weapon and glancing down at Cloud with a smirk.]

It appears as though we have our answer, wouldn't you say, Cloud?