TEAM DAQUIRI LOG

[recollecters]

TEAM DAQUIRI

After that strange Retrospec post, you may be wondering how to contact this "technician". Luckily, your phone or whatever device you have handy to check the network chooses that exact second to go haywire... Team Daquiri roster: Baren Kumou, Bucky Barnes, Futaba Sakura, Hitori Togusa, Iwatooshi, Izuku MIdoriya, John Steinbeck, Koutarou Takamura, Lalli Hotakainen, Mikleo, Yu Narukami. On whatever device you use to view the retrospec application, you may note the following scrolling on the screen instead of the usual options: ALERT: CRITICAL TIME-SPACE ANOMALY ACTIVE. SEARCHING FOR ADMIN... SEARCHING FOR ADMIN... DESIGNATED ADMIN CANDIDATE: EMPLOYEE #91962 M. MAHONEY PLEASE INPUT AUTHORIZATION CODE. The prompt does not seem to be for you, however, as the text prompts continue to scroll, this time with some input. > ********************** ACCEPT ADMIN STATUS Y/N? > y DESIGNATE PROGRAM TO RUN. PLEASE BE ADVISED WE ARE SYSTEM CRITICAL. > run subroutine designation echolocation-alpha CONFIRMED. EMPLOYEES ACTIVE IN AREA: 2 > list employees EMPLOYEES ACTIVE: M. FITZWILLIAM LEVEL 0 ACCESS, INTERN M. MAHONEY FULL SYSTEM ACCESS, ADMIN > search for alternative assets CONFIRMED. SENDING ALTERNATIVE ASSET LIST. Names scroll by on the screen. and look, there goes yours! It seems like someone is manually picking and choosing from a list of every Retrospec user who didn't disappear into the void, and several names queue up. > initialize support team CONFIRMED. TEAM DESIGNATION? > daquiri CONFIRMED. TEAM DAQUIRI MISSION PARAMETERS? PLEASE BE ADVISED SYSTEM ENERGY LEVELS ARE CRITICALLY LOW. > make contact with sysadmin > contact point entrance 1 > temporary access level 1 granted CONFIRMED. MISSION PARAMETERS SET. TEMPORARY ACCESS LEVEL 1 GRANTED. The screen clears itself, and instead of the familiar retrospec logo, there is simply TEAM DAQUIRI as a designation. the application will refuse to show anything other than a map, with one point highlighted in red. it is, of course, up to team members to decide whether or not they approach the access point. Team Daquiri's access point is in the Retrospec Basement. Team members will find they can access the Retrospec building and utilize the elevator to reach the Basement level so long as they approach it in a group of two or more team members. Only Team Daquiri team members can enter the Retrospec building at all at this time. Please see the Objective 1 toplevel for more information on what they can see when they enter the door! This is the Team Daquiri Event Log. You are free to toplevel and thread as you choose on this log, but only team members may utilize this log. Important links to mod toplevels are: Mod Questions & Participation Reporting. Please be aware you are responsible for reporting your own participation & objective completion efforts with links; the moderators will try to keep up with threads, but as we are currently running several teams with participation, we require you to keep us up to date! Please read each of the toplevels and instructions! The schedule for Team Daquiri is as follows: WEEK 1: Objective 1; CLEAR: Maurice; Miss Gracie WEEK 2: Objective 2; IC mission briefing; CLEAR: J. Wiseman WEEK 3: Objective 3; IC mission briefing 24th: Objective 3 closes (8PM EST), Final city-wide log posted (9PM EST) Objectives will be given in mod toplevels to this post with instructions; please check the log currently for Objective 1 to see how this will work. NPC interactions will be rnged from your team roster once per week, and toplevels for those will also be posted, although all team members can hear/see these interactions!

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KELP FOREST: TEAM HIGH HEALS (MIKLEO AND YU)

[fashioneebo]

[The kelp forest is possibly an ideal place for Mikleo with his plant aura, if they run into trouble. He decides to ask if Yu would like to accompany him there, and fortunately the teenager agrees. With luck, they won't run afoul of any kelp monsters, since...coral monsters were definitely a thing he had to deal with once before. At least this time Mikleo's with someone who can cast healing spells.

...For some reason, he's not expecting to run into seahorses just. Milling around harmlessly. Mikleo rests a hand on his hip and glances at Yu.]

Well, this is new.

[Please, don't let them be monsters they have to kill. Seahorses are his favorite aquatic animal.]

Should we try talking to them?

[Crazier things have happened. And it's not like this place seems to obey the laws of reality too much.]

[covenantal]

[ Yeah, Yu has dealt with killer fish that tried to eat him already, so maybe (hopefully?) this excursion will be a little more lowkey. His hopes for that aren't high (given he has his sword strapped to his back once again), but one can always dream!

... which ... turns out to be a dream come true, apparently, when all they find are these cute little seahorses? Yu will meet Mikleo's look, blinking. ]

No kidding. They seem friendly enough... let's give it a shot.

[ Of course, the seahorse kids are curious about them, too, and will come on over before either of the boys can approach them. Yu and Mikleo are quickly inundated by a chorus of "play with us!" and "come on, let's play!" and "we're playing hide and seek!" and "will you be our seeker!" It's a cacophony.

Yu will actually laugh, and then smile at Mikleo. ]

Well, I'm not against it. What do you think?

[fashioneebo]

[Mikleo nods his agreement, though he's surprised less by the friendliness of the seahorses. He's more surprised by the fact that they can talk. Yet, judging by their questions and general playfulness, he can surmise that they must be children.

He can't help smiling himself and shakes his head. Mikleo gives Yu a one-shoulder shrug, looking mildly amused.]

It's certainly better than what we've done so far. Let's play.

[The kids cheer and tell them not to peek or count too quickly. They'll swim off in all directions within the forest once they both close their eyes and start counting.]

[covenantal]

Agreed.

[ And so they'll both turn their backs on the pretty kelp forest, swaying slightly in the various gentle cross-currents, and shut their eyes. The sea horses have asked for a full minute to hide, so Yu will murmur a count to 60 aloud for both their benefit. Once the count is up, he'll turn and call out: ]

Here we come!

[ to a chorus of faint giggles that seems to come from everywhere. Yu will grin again. ]

Hmm... I don't know, Mikleo. This seems like it might be pretty tricky.

[ Said in a somewhat exaggerated voice, which again wins a chorus of giggles. Yu will beckon to his companion and start to swim forward, glancing around. ]

Why, this might just be too hard for us. We might have to give in!

[ even more giggling. some of that giggling is starting to sound nearby... ]

[fashioneebo]

[Mikleo uncovers his eyes when Yu's finished with the count. He rests a hand on his hip and tries very hard not to smile at the giggling. It's not working too well.

Anyway, he follows along after his teammate and huffs a soft laugh. Yeah, he can play this game.]

Oh, no! Say it isn't so, Yu!

[There's a barely stifled giggle very close to his left. Mikleo very gently and stealthily starts bobbing over to where it is, gesturing at Yu to take the other side. He clears aside some kelp and sees the first seahorse.

Mikleo's just going to pray that the two of them will be fast enough to catch the little rascals.]

[covenantal]

[ Grinning widely, Yu nods at Mikleo's beckoning and silently swims to the other side. As soon as Mikleo parts the seaweed, the little seahorse they've been chasing pops up with a squeak of alarm. Caught between the two of them, the little guy seems to know he's done for, and merely hangs its head in utterly adorable resignation as, with a laugh, Yu reaches out to lightly tap the little guy on the head. ]

Got you.

[ "Aw, man!" There's more giggles as the first of seven seahorses heads off to the boundaries of the kelp forest to wait.

"There's no way you'll catch the rest of us!" "Yeah, keep dreaming!"

Yu seems as if he's trying not to laugh again as he glances at Mikleo. ]

We've encountered a formidable foe.

[fashioneebo]

[Oh, no, it's so cute. Mikleo's so glad this isn't happening at three in the morning since he'd probably actually cry at how adorable this is.

...This is a secret he's taking to the goddamn grave.]

Indeed. We'll have to be more cunning with our plans from now on.

[At least this is one weird skill that MMO's have prepared him for...?]

I thought I heard something over there.

[He'll point off to the right with an amused expression.]

[covenantal]

[ It's ok Mikleo. Yu is honestly in the same boat. He's thinking right now that he wishes he could take pictures of these adorable little guys and gals.

Mikleo points out a location, and there's whispers of "You guys are terrible at this!" and "You'll definitely never find us!" that, nevertheless, do seem to be coming from the right. Yu will start to swim in that direction, trying to be as quiet as possible. Loudly: ]

No, that can't be right. Don't you think they're over there?

[ points in the complete opposite direction, winning a distinctive laugh from up ahead... ]

[fashioneebo]

[things to ask lucy: can they take selfies with the seahorses

Mikleo's looking out for some telltale signs of a hiding seahorse in the clumps of kelp.]

Well...maybe you're right. It's starting to get confusing in here, isn't it?

[Also a loud question, but that's not really a problem for them. Hearing the children has been a good way to keep their bearings. Mostly.

Still, he creeps up on the clump, but it sounds like the seahorse is a little bit higher above Mikleo's head. Curse his shortness. He'll just...gently kick upwards, trying to avoid causing big disturbances in the water. Mikleo can catch the little one if they bolt.]

[covenantal]

[ honestly for real

Anyway, this particular kelp clump is looking very promising, given the way it shivers as if with a child's excitement. ]

Oh, yeah. Very. Soon I won't be able to tell which way is up.

[ That gets a real laugh just as Mikleo kicks upwards. Seahorse child #2 will pop out looking delighted and annoyed at the same time, squeaking "hey, you tried to trick me!" and immediately bolts.

... right into Yu's chest, as he swam up to put himself in the right spot to intercept. The seahorse gets an indulgent pat on the head. ]

All's fair in hide and seek, right?

[ "Aw, darnit! I can't believe I got caught!" Dejected, the little seahorse will bob its way past Mikleo to go join its friend at the boundaries.

Yu can't stop smiling. Said low: ]

I don't know if I've ever seen anything cuter.

[fashioneebo]

[Mikleo chuckles softly as the seahorse goes to join its friend. He looks over his shoulder, back where the little kid went. He'll respond in the same low tone:]

Sorey might give them a run for their money, but I think his sass and brattiness will ultimately lose him points against the seahorses.

[With a shake of his head, he'll tilt his head to the side to see if he can catch the sound of errant giggles.]

Hmm, only two down. It's only going to get harder from here.

[covenantal]

[ Listening to Mikleo just oh so casually talk about his boyfriend like that is. Hm. Yu ends up glancing at him, thoughtful, but he'll smile after a moment. ]

I might say the same about my own boyfriend, for fairly similar reasons.

[ haha what!! what boyfriend!! they're not talking about boyfriends haha bye!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah he's gonna. He's gonna swim on now. He won't elaborate on that comment further unless pressed.

Anyway, the seahorses are now quiet as the grave. It seems like they've finally caught on that all that laughter was giving them away. Yu will swim through the kelp, glancing this way and that as he tries to formulate a plan. ]

They're pretty quiet now. They must be getting scared we're going to win.

[ "Hey!"

Now where did that come from? ]

[fashioneebo]

[At least Mikleo isn't as bad as Sorey is.

He doesn't even bat an eyelash when Yu says that, taking it totally in stride. Talking about a same-gender partner, especially around an adult, can be awkward and...well, anxiety-ridden.]

On one hand, I'm glad you know my pain. On the other, I'm sure the puppy eyes are the worst.

[AAAANYWAY, gossiping can happen later. Totally. If Yu wants to. Yep.

Mikleo's about to say something, but he catches that 'hey.' He has to fight not to smile broadly at that ploy.]

I think that one's back down where we came from.

[He says while actually moving at a diagonal to the right.]

[covenantal]

[ For his response, Mikleo will get a shy - but pleased - smile. Yu finds it ... difficult at best to talk about Yosuke, for a variety of reasons. Not the least of which is that Yosuke doesn't want people to know. But Yu has long been nervous about coming out about having a boyfriend period. Being able to talk to Sorey and Mikleo about their relationship has been ... oddly freeing. ]

They really are.

[ Yu will follow Mikleo's lead, making sure to loudly say: ]

You must be right. I hope it won't run away once we get close. That would be cheating, wouldn't it?

[ "I don't cheat!"

That sounds pretty close. ]

[fashioneebo]

[Mikleo's glad that Yu can talk to the two of them about it, though he'll also remain discreet, too. This is a kind of trust that he really doesn't want to break.

He hears that and takes a couple steps forward before launching upwards. There's a surprised squeak from the seahorse as Mikleo gently grabs its tail.]

Gotcha.

[The seahorse makes a disgruntled sound that conveys its pouting perfectly. Mikleo grins as he lets go of it so that it can join its friends.]

Four left! Still a long ways to go, considering how clever they are with their hiding spots.

[covenantal]

Nice catch. [ Grinning. Yu will twist slightly in the water, looking out at the rest of the swaying, shimmering kelp forest. ]

Don't worry. We're already winning, so we just have to carry that momentum forward.

[ Noises of indignation. Grinning, Yu will kick his way up higher in the water, motioning for Mikleo to stay low. Thus separated, he'll lead them both towards the source of that indignant sound. ]

If anything, they should be feeling scared... we're getting pretty close.

[ "Nuh uh! You're leagues away!"

Funny. That didn't sound leagues away.

And with a confident smile, Yu will propel himself forward and surprise a seahorse out of hiding. ]

Gotcha!

[ With a squeak, it'll flee - in Mikleo's general direction. That seems to have been Yu's plan all along... ]

[fashioneebo]

[Oh, that's a great lure, judging by the indignation from the children. Mikleo nods his understanding and keeps up along the ground. He thinks he has an idea as to what Yu's trying to do.

His suspicion is confirmed when his teammate flushes the seahorse out of its hiding space. He's able to tag it no problem, smiling softly as the seahorse sighs with dejection. Is this what calm teamwork feels like?!]

And then there were three.

[There's a small 'boooooo!' at his statement, which gets him to chuckle.]

[covenantal]

[ This is indeed what calm teamwork feels like... isn't it nice, Meebo....

Anyway. Yu will flash Mikleo a thumbs up. They can probably nail one more seahorse with this strategy... ]

See? Their numbers are dwindling fast.

[ This is met with an even stronger chorus of "booooooo!" fro more than one direction. Yu stifles a laugh and motions to Mikleo, swimming as silently as he can while he angles himself at the latest source of tiny seahorse disgruntlement. ]

And if I didn't know any better...

[ That's a squeak. Yu will pounce! -- you know, as much as anyone can pounce on anything while suspended in water -- and a small seahorse will flee. ]

I'd say we're going to win soon!

[fashioneebo]

[it's so nice...and so foreign a feeling...

Mikleo outright grins as he manages to get the fleeing seahorse. It giggles, apparently being accidentally tickled by his fingers. Who knew seahorses were ticklish???

"You'll neeeever find the others!" the seahorse calls out as it goes to join the rest. Mikleo just chuckles softly.]

Maybe we will! A pity, I've been enjoying this game.

[So much better than being attacked by coral monsters and Omastar and Magikarp.]

[covenantal]

I know. I have, too. Which makes it a shame there's only two left.

[ siiiiiiilence. After all the giggling and call-and-response, it seems the final two have wised up to Yu and Mikleo's game. Yu will sift his way through the long, elegant stalks of kelp, glancing this way and that. ]

Hm... [ Quietly: ] We might need a different tactic to flush out these last two. Thoughts?

[fashioneebo]

[Mikleo gives the question some thought as he sifts through kelp as well. He frowns a bit before hitting on an idea they can try. He pitches his voice low so that Yu's the only one who'll hear.]

How good are you at jokes? Maybe we'll get a laugh from them.

[It's worth a shot, right...?]

[covenantal]

[ is being the resident bad joke machine just his life now ]

[covenantal]

[ Kind of just like. Looks at Mikleo for a long moment, his expression somewhat flat, and then says loudly: ]

You'll have to be more pacific about what you want. I'm kind of tide up at the moment, but I think I can come up with a few jokes that aren't too cray-sea. Hopefully this won't be a turtle waste of time.

[ As if on cue, there is a hastily smothered giggle ... ]

[fashioneebo]

[Oh my god. Deadpans:]

Wow. Those are as bad as my mom's.

[The queen of mom jokes. Still, Mikleo hears that giggle and starts swimming over towards it.]

Who knew I was playing hide-and-seek with a clown fish?

[That, at least, got a quiet gigglesnort from the same place.]

[covenantal]

[ YOU ASKED!!!!

Yu is not sure how to feel about being compared to Mikleo's mom, but okay. He'll just kind of take that in stride and follow along, once again swimming higher so that one of them can intercept if need be.

"Clown fish" gets another giggle - and this time, their seahorse friend is hiding low. Once Mikleo gets close it'll pop out with a moan of "No way!" and try to bolt. It flees right into Yu's waiting arms, and he'll pat the seahorse kid on the head as it mopes off.

Once again, silence reigns. ]

Just one left. Think I should tell more jokes?