Operation Reignition

[rekindlemods]

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

GENERATOR 3

[rekindlemods]

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.

[beforetights]

"Oh..."

Cu Chulainn makes a small sound, but shuts up a second after. He originally wanted to speak up because he was feeling woozy, but he can remember what the giant had said.

Undue weakness.

And Cu Chulainn wasn't weak.

So even if Wing had heard him, he'll quietly slink away from the giant to keep from being discovered.

[cruxified]

Meanwhile, Kratos was trying to keep everything moving forward. He took up the rear guard, always having a hand on his sword, the other free in case he needed to steady someone. As someone with powers, it was a bit strange to have his vision going in and out unexpectedly, to feel waves of heat and then nothing at all. He didn't like it at all, but he took it in stride like he always took these things in stride.

He'd been keeping an eye on the group, and this was when he spotted a child trying to separate. "We need to stay together," Kratos said firmly, moving to grab Cu Chulainn by the arm. He was fast and his grip was firm, though his expression bore no malevolence. As much as it pained him to admit, physical contact helped steady Kratos' flickering angelic powers.

[beforetights]

"H-hey!"

He pouts.

"I'm coming back."

He almost wants to tell the man to let him go, but the touch is slowly helping him regain his energy.

[endsorrow]

"Thank you, Wing," Braska replies, smiling as ever. "I'd like to offer my assistance, as well, if need be. From the sound of things, we will have an easier time charging the generator if we are all well."

He walks along near the front of the group, his long robes almost giving the impression that he's gliding. In one hand, he carries the starter staff he was lucky enough to find in a souvenir shop by the visitor's center. It's no Dreamwaker, but it's better than casting without a channel. Given the difficulties he's had focusing recently, even after meeting Yuna in person, it's better to be safe than sorry, after all, if his use of magic becomes necessary.

[rekindlenpcs]

There are a few people gathered up by the cafe, but overall, there's no one looking to bother the group, much less impede their progress. One young woman gives the group a smile as they go past, then goes back to looking at the displays of flowers in front of her.

[primaveral]

Kanonno smiles back at the lady, but looks at her group members curiously when they're out of earshot. "How are the locals okay? I thought they couldn't generate their own energy."

[winged_knight]

"Braska and Kratos are correct," Wing chimes in, "It's up to us to complete this task and we should be at our best. We all have to resist this power drain and it will be easier done together."

Maybe it's a little melodramatic but that's mostly for the benefit of a certain blue-haired someone. He tosses Cu Chulainn a wink, "Would you like a better view? Maybe you'll spot the generator before anyone else..."

[cruxified]

Kratos is immune to pouting. He gives Cu Chulainn a blank look and lets go, expecting him to get back into position with the others. "If your energy is drained here, you will die," he says flatly.

His red gaze shifts to Kanonno. "It may be that they do not need the same energy to live, merely to power the city."

[beforetights]

He gulps. He doesn't want to die. He knows that heroes don't fear death, but he doesn't want to die quite yet.

"I..."

Then he hears Wing's offer.

"Yes, I'd like a better view."

[winged_knight]

"The consequences do seem dire but I'm certain we can prevail. It's a simple matter." Wing nods at Cu Chulainn, "Please, by all means then, climb up and hang on."

He pauses then, putting one knee to the ground and a hand out, offering the boy plenty of easy handholds to climb up his frame. Wing will help along the way of course, and there's a comfortable enough spot to sit or even stand between Wing's head and shoulder nacelle. "Let me know when you're settled and we can move on."

[beforetights]

Cu Chulainn more or less forgets his earlier fatigue when he sees the giant offering him a ride. He quickly climbs up to Wing's shoulder and sits there.

"I'm fine now. Wow! You're really tall! I can see much from here!"

[rekindlemods]

[Indeed he can - over the next set of buildings, Cu Chulainn and the taller memebers of the group will be able to see their destination, a smaller, round building tucked in behind the shops.]

[primaveral]

Kanonno nods at Kratos' answer, but any thoughts she has on the matter she keeps to herself with a puzzled expression. A dying city is nothing to sneeze at, but she was under the impression that the locals were also at risk of illness from the drain. She's not sure how to feel about the discrepancy.

...But that's not really important right now. She smiles at the group's new scout and calls out: "What do you see up there?"

[beforetights]

"A bunch of buildings. And one that looks different from all of the others."

He calls back to her.

[beforetights]

Wow! Look at those!

[Cu Chulainn is so easily distracted by the sight of the pastries that he has all but forgotten about the generator. He turns to the nearest adult.]

Hey, can we go get one of those? Please?

[endsorrow]

[Braska laughs.] On our way back, we can stop and get some. For now, we should stay focused, don't you think? Everyone's counting on us.

[beforetights]

[Oops. Now he remembers. He blushes a little before answering.]

That's right! We have a mission!

[endsorrow]

Right! [Braska smiles.] Though, just between you and me, those are tempting, aren't they? I think I'll have to join you on the return trip~.

[beforetights]

Cool! I'll tell you which ones I wanna go to, alright?

[endsorrow]

Of course. You seem to have a good eye for this kind of thing, after all.

[beforetights]

Thank you.

[A pause.]

What's your name, Sir? If I knew, I'd find you easier.

[endsorrow]

You're certainly welcome.

Ah, of course. [He bows his head.] I am Braska. My room is 2-05, if you'd like to come visit. My door is always open, assuming I am there.

[beforetights]

Mm. I'm Cu Chulainn. I live in room 2-19 in building one. You can come visit me too!