Operation Reignition

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Who: Anyone who wants to participate in the event!
Where: Assorted places in and around District 3!
When: Sunday afternoon (the 30th)
Summary: POWER IT UP AND GO SHOPPING.
Warnings: None.

By late morning, it's obvious that there's something going on down by the bridges to District 3. Even if you missed the announcement on the network, it's pretty obvious that something is going to happen; townspeople mill about with interest as people set up tables. Irene and Mai are roaming the area, Mai mostly sticking to the medical teams standing by while Irene organizes the rest of the group. Keener eyes might spy one of the brothers responsible for the network, slipping off into the Third District through gates that stand open, but still guarded against any visitors who might attempt to approach before things are ready to go.

Off to one side, there's a shaded area, tents and a few chairs where visitors can wait to be allowed entry. There's a table full of water bottles and light snacks tucked up against the wall, to fortify you against the heat of the afternoon - and it is warm, and only going to get warmer. The natives seem to have accepted the baking sun as the normal way of things, but be careful that you don't get heatstroke.

At about half an hour past noon, someone brings out a little podium and sets it in front of the gate. Irene climbs up on it, holding a microphone in front of her mouth - her voice echoes from a number of speakers set up through the area.

"Alright, could I have my first group of volunteers over here, please? We've got your instructions ready for you to enter the district."

Looks like it's showtime. Are you ready?

((ooh; Event start! OOC information can be found here and here.))

Comments

MINGLE

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[cruxified]

[Kratos has been assigned to Generator 3. It isn't time to go yet, though. He doesn't seem interested in the water or the snacks, and the layers he's wearing don't seem to make him sweat in the heat.

He is also armed, for some reason. God forbid they get jumped by a monster in the district and he doesn't have his sword and shield with him.]

Re: MINGLE

[beforetights]

[Cu Chulainn had arrived alongside his friend. He had received instructions on the groups, but he wanted to stay to the side and poke around everything else by the gate first.]

[So you'll find him off to the side, looking at all the passers by.]

Re: MINGLE

[winged_knight]

Wing isn't sure what to expect but that's part of the interest really. That and they needed help. Maybe the way the 'Guests' were brought here is a little suspect but he's got no compelling reason to withhold his aid. And well, he's interested in this place. What better way to learn more than to get involved?

He doesn't recognize any of the other names in generator group 3, so for now he's just standing around the edge of the crowd doing his best to mingle in general, smiling and trying to be as approachable but also unassuming as possible. It's harder than you'd think. That's the worst part: he's really got no issue with this physical contact thing, but given his stature and sheer volume of angular surfaces? Yeah he thinks it's better for smaller, more bruisable people to come to him rather than the other way around.

[drank_the_milk]

[Yuna's signed up for this thing, but she's really unsure about the explanation they received. It sounds suspiciously similar to the way they powered a certain other town she woke up in one day - one with a habit of torturing and killing its prisoners. She's trying to give this whole thing the benefit of the doubt, but it's hard to hide how uncomfortable she feels, and she's doing a lot of nervous shuffling back and forth as she chews on a candy bar.]

This icon is very out of place with the weather

[hamburgerhero]

America was helping himself to a water bottle and free snack. With this sort of heat it certainly felt like summer in this world, wherever it was, too here at the end of June.

Truth be told he was just a little disappointed he hadn't been assigned into one of the groups working on the main generators but that didn't mean he wasn't going to go into District 3. There were plenty of small generators to tackle supposedly. Still, those nearby possibly would notice the slight pout on his lips between sips of water.

Now if only he could figure out where in the district to go and who with?

[darkshield]

[Riku wasn't assigned to a generator, but it wasn't like that was going to stop him from exploring somewhere new. The only thing that was stopping him so far was that he was polite enough to not just corridor onto the other side of the gate. Okay, and maybe he was waiting for someone or talking to another. Either way, he's going to be giving the group assigned to generator two A Look.

What, he's allowed to be worried for his friend, okay?]

[primaveral]

[Kanonno was tempted to bring her broadsword in case of danger, but as a two-handed weapon, it wasn't very conducive to holding hands or other kinds of contact. So instead, she brings a more first aid items than usual.

She'll be hanging around the waiting area to go inside, carefully counting over her Gel stock. To anyone unfamiliar with them, it looks like she's just staring at a pile of colorful gummy candies in her hand.]

[severaty]

[Severa wastes no time in walking up to fill one of her pouches with some of the snacks, looping a spare water bottle into her sword belt before slipping over to sit in the shade in order to watch everyone gather. She's keeping her eyes peeled for any other Shepherds, but also for anyone she knows, just in case there's anything that can be found out from them.]

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

[Legolas joins the others, armed, and looks around at who else is already gathered before drawing each one of his weapons and checking them over just in case. He was used to making sure that he was always prepared for anything that could potentially happen. Once he's done with that, he'll find the other assigned to taking care of generator one.

Perhaps he ought to have mentioned his volunteering to his father first though.]

GENERATOR 1

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Upon crossing the southernmost bridge, the guests find themselves on the very outskirts of the warehouse district. Overall, it seems to be more on the rustic side of things within the city - the red stone brick walls are a weathered, and the grout old. The green tiled roofs, however, still seem brand new - as do the signs next to each door that states what local store or company the warehouse belonged to. Yet there are a select few that remain blank...

If one looks around, they may even see a few posters on the outer walls as they pass on their way to locate the generator. However, they seem to have been there for quite some time, and while you are able to read much of the text, the names and release dates for them have blurred beyond recognition due to being exposed to the elements for so long.

There are also a handful of warehouses open for them to peer into, however, they all appear empty save a few boxes and crates. All, save one cylindrical building in the midst of them...

[ichoosefight]

Stephanie Brown is here as a civilian and she acts the part, but her eyes take in every single detail. She wants to see the generator, of course, see what details she can get on it and whether she can in any way determine how it works, but she doesn't have high hopes for that. Mostly she wants to scope out the district. Empty buildings that may prove useful hideaways, escape routes, dark corners, all of it is committed to memory as much as the space that's actually occupied.

The slight tug of weakness, well, that she just ignores. She'll live. And after this it should go away anyway.

[drank_the_milk]

"So, uh... does it bother anyone else that they're basically powering up this district by sucking out our life energy?"

Someone had to break the ice on that little detail. Might as well be Yuna.

Re: GENERATOR 1

[greenteengenius]

Excuse him if he seems a bit antisocial (he is) but Lyrl is only here to collect data. His energy is a sacrifice he's willing to make in the name of science and figuring out how to turn this event on its head.

His attention is fully caught between his handheld computer and the building ahead of him. There's the brutal possibility that he won't learn a thing, but if he can just spend some time with the generator he's sure he'll reach some conclusions.

Probably bad ones.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

Legolas moves with his companions, feet light and not making a sound with his bow in hand just in case. His eyes and sense are sharp, even with the nagging feeling of being drained. He's felt worse in the past and this isn't going to stop him now.

He's still used to the tower and Middle Earth, so the warehouses get a curious and careful look from the elf as they pass by, a bit of suspicion clear in his eyes.

GENERATOR 2

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Near the northernmost bridge across the river to the 3rd district, they will find themselves in the midst of the most affluent shopping areas of Saeng Seong. Small clothing and fashion stores and small places with "for lease" signs are prevalent in the general vicinity.

Yet it is an abandoned bus stop that likely catches your eye - one of the first signs of public transport that could be noted in the city. Beyond that is a police station that seems well-maintained due to its close proximity to the stores. Who knows what could be found there? But then, one could likely ask for lawyer contacts if you're really that mad about a sudden paid-for vacation...

[severaty]

"Oh I am so glad I got picked for here. I wonder if I'll get discounts here for helping..."

Someone clearly is somewhat in her element as she looks into the storefronts on their way to the generators, fingers pressed to her chin thoughtfully. Deep down, she's hoping that whatever they have to do to power the generators won't be too terribly embarrassing, but she's also completely ready to threaten her entire 'team' into submission if they think about blabbing about any of it. At the very least, she doesn't look particularly cross despite the fact that her clothes can't be at all helping to ward off the heat- it's really lucky she's used to all kinds of terrain at this point, otherwise she might be an absolute terror.

She's draining the bottle of water she's brought with her a little quickly though- she'd better hope there will be more around the generator.

[aworldwithoutyou]

[All in all, Sora was pretty excited about this adventure. He wanted to take a good long look at everything, examine the shops and see what was around and hunt for treasure chests, but he had to stay focused. They had a job to do! And...well, he'd probably get lost if he didn't stick with the group, plus the quick progression of withdrawal symptoms here made being stuck by himself sound like a bad idea.

Still, if he couldn't explore, he could at least get some conversation going.]

How are we supposed to charge these generators, anyway?

[gingerzippo]

[Badou's fresh off the bridge, long red hair tied in a ponytail, lagging behind his group (despite the fact that he's one of the taller ones here) with a few snacks (read: cookies) rolled up in a napkin in his hand. He's got his jacket slung over his shoulder and a water bottle hanging on for dear life in his pants pocket. Miraculously, it probably won't fall out any time soon.

He gives a yawn, bored and tired eye leaking one tear, before he catches sight of that one bus stop nearby. Any group members will find him pressing his foot against the side of the bus, frowning.]

Oh, that's perfect. [Scowling, mumbling.] Walking all this way to help power up the one thing that would've made getting here a lot easier. They're getting back at me. Knew it.

[callmewhateveryuwant]

So there was more than just the shopping areas in this district...Yu made sure to look over everything in case something popped out. And by 'popped out', meaning something out of place. So far it seemed like a normal shopping district with the occasional empty space. Nothing out of the ordinary.

...he'll explore it later once the generator is back on. He may have not replied to the message from Irene over the network but he did see it. Speaking of that, he couldn't stop to go sightseeing because he already could feel the uneasiness settling in his body. Or perhaps it was the heat. Either way, he's armed with a water bottle and some snacks tucked away in his pockets so he would feel a little relieved.

GENERATOR 3

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The last group has the furthest to go - they end up crossing through most of the district - through streets and streets of shops - before they reach a particular intersection. A large building - the convention center, according to the directions they've been given - can be seen not too far away, but that isn't their destination. Instead, they see a cafe - a small building with windows, and lots of pastries and portable food for sale. There's other shops nearby too - mainly dealing with food and souvenirs - though many of the souvenirs stores look like they haven't seen patrons for a long time.

Hidden behind the cafe, however, is the source of their search - a cylindrical building, made of the same material as the surrounding buildings, not very noteworthy in and of itself, except for the large sign in front of it.

[winged_knight]

Wing's not at all displeased at being assigned to group three: it means they get traverse and see more of the district. It shows in the way he looks at everything, openly curious, as they make their way towards the designated location.

He feels a bit bad for talking Deadlock into joining him only to be separated, but well, maybe their natures made them a bit better for this? If so, it made sense to split them up. The knight just hopes group one is weathering Deadlock's crusty personality all right without Wing there as a buffer.

"If any of you are feeling undue weakness, please speak up." It's not a command but a soft-spoken suggestion. And an offer. Wing has no issue with touching, being touched or even offering a ride to smaller individuals. He has strong shoulders willing to bear any type of burden.

EXPLORATION: OLD DOWNTOWN

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Sitting snug against the wall of the city itself, the old downtown clearly used to be more affluent and popular than it is now. Still, it's not deserted in the least, with only a few of its stores empty and the occasional person wandering about its streets - particularly the main roadway. The shops that can be found here are smaller and older, with varied products and services available for purchase.

The main roadway itself can be explored, as well as any of the smaller ones branching off of it. Also available for exploration nearby is the convention center, a towering building compared to most of the nearby shops. Take a look around, you never know what you'll find.

[heroofjustice]

[Kerry wasn't about to volunteer to be used as an energy source for the people who brought them here. It's like bad magecraft in action. No thanks, he's not interested in helping their abductors. Instead, he heads off by himself into the downtown area.

At first glance, there doesn't seem to be much here, but he searches the streets thoroughly and curiously, ducking into the shops and down the numerous side streets. As time passes, he begins to feel a bit sick and a bit exhausted, but he ignores the feeling and keeps exploring.

When he reaches the convention center, he pauses, looking up at it, then decides he might as well try to go inside.]

EXPLORATION: MALL VICINITY

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Here is where the clearly more affluent part of the city usually shops. Particularly around the mall, the shops are newer, with more decorative exteriors and cheery displays in the windows. There's a variety of shops here, though they tend to be found in clumps and clusters - a match of clothing shops here, a set of electronics stores there, some curio collections at the street corner… there's a few open places as well, clearly marked with lease signs.

For the open shops, however, their wares seem to be more up-to-date than some of the other areas, as well. If you want, you can also explore around the outdoor marketplace - which seems to be having a slow day, given all the activity - and the mall itself which happens to be closed. That part's a pity at least, but there's still plenty to find, for those who look.

[smallspot]

Diarmuid had hoped to be able to go with a big group of people to explore and help with the generators. After all, while he might be brave, he is still a little boy who even after a month of being here gets overwhelmed by too much new stuff all at once. It doesn't help either that he has heard people talking about the fact that the new area might be dangerous to go into.

However, that is not how things had turned out. Still as he watches his friend head off with his group. the small boy is already planning what he is going to do. After all, he and Cu Chulainn are having a competition and if he just sits here and waits for the other boy to come back, he will lose. The last thing he wants to do is lose especially since it is a story telling competition! He has to go and have an adventure, so he can tell his friend all about what he did. It will be even more exciting than fixing a generator. He knows it! He just has to be brave enough to start.

After his friend's group disappears from sight, Diarmuid hops to his feet and runs off in the a direction away from where his friend's group had gone. They are also scouting the area so it won't do to go the same way as his friend had. He doesn't stop running until he is a good way into the outdoor marketplace. Only then does he stop to look around in awe.

Where exactly should he start looking for adventure?


(OOC: Feel free to use either brackets or prose as response! I have no preference which is used.)

EXPLORATION: WAREHOUSES

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A great number of shops must have the space to store all the goods they aren't currently selling, right? Well, clearly that's what this part of the district is for. it's probably more deserted than most of the rest of the area. The buildings are large primarily made of brick. Some are open and abandoned, with rusted doorways and dilapidated walls and old posters, worn away to the point of near-unreadability, though there's still boxes and crates inside, a testament to what they once held. Some, however, are clearly in use, and some have some security measures in place - digital locks that could be hacked if one were to take the time to do so.

There's also what can be found in between the buildings themselves. It might not seem like much - more boxes and a fair bit of garbage, but who knows where you might find clues about the city?

[heroofjustice]

[Warehouses... this seems promising. It's exactly the sort of place where somebody might hide something, and if there's something hidden around here, Kerry wants to find it.

He walks quietly between the warehouses, doing his best to remain undetected. When he sees an abandoned one, he sneaks in and sifts through what's been left behind. The guarded, active warehouses present more of a problem. If Natalia were here, the two of them might be able to get inside, but Kerry has no idea how to deal with those locks. He frowns. He wishes he were better at this kind of thing. It's frustrating. If only he'd been able to learn more techniques before coming here. There's still so much he doesn't know.

He's so caught up in investigating that he hardly notices as he grows weaker and weaker--until he suddenly sinks to his knees outside one of the abandoned warehouses. He's so tired. Surely it wouldn't hurt if he rested for a little bit? Just until he feels better. He curls up and closes his eyes.