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Recollé Mods ([personal profile] recollecters) wrote in [community profile] recolle2018-02-03 03:42 pm

TEAM ONE EVENT LOG

PESGARE
READY: START.

Roster: Theodore Leonhardt + Atsushi Nakajima, Augustine Sauveterre, Shinji Matou + Makoto Yuuki, Nazuna Nito + Apollo Justice, Sakutarou Oda + Howard Phillips, Carter + Mao Yata + Izumi Miyamura, Hitori Togusa + Sora Pu'uwai, Pitou Blythe + Astin Beaufort, Elizabeth Brisby + Ritsu Sakuma, Junpei Tenmyouji, Light Averly, Kiyotaka Ishida, Soujirou Katsuki + Peter Hoboken


On the morning of the fourth at 9am, you'll find yourself gathering at the beach with several other volunteers. Many of you will find yourself partnered up and with a name in mind, and awaiting in front of you is a small fishing boat equipped to carry your group. A text comes through not long after, Zee's name attached.

All aboard! Welcome, good morning, thanks for coming out. We've got a little journey ahead of us. Hope you like the ocean.


Stepping aboard, you'll notice that the boat is equip with everything you could need for a short trip three hours south of the city: fishing poles, breakfast, life jackets, etc. In addition, you'll find a handful of flares with the Retrospec symbol stamped on them that you may want to take with you. At the end of this trip, you'll find yourself pulling into a harbor of a region known as Pesgare.



Constantly overcast with the threat of rain, Pesgare is a bustling little harborside town with a wide ocean and streams leading fishermen and traders in from all parts of the world. There’s greenery and the scent of salt in the area and it’s a balmy sort of feeling the longer you linger outside.

The region known as Pesgare is filled with cramped quarters and cobblestone-esque roads and it’s hard to tell who is and isn’t from the area. There are multiple languages that can be heard (including some that are absolutely not from this earth) and it’s hard to track all of the activity in the main village. Along the roads are brick buildings and wooden shacks and the general area of the town itself is only about 500 square miles. Most of the area to explore ahead is the ocean itself to other ports and islands around.

Everyone in the town is friendly. Literally everyone. It’s hard to find anyone who isn’t in a jovial mood and who isn’t willing to help a neighbor or a stranger and they will be happy to chat about the places they’ve traveled or the people they’ve met along the way. Several of the stories revolve around travels around the globe from once upon a time, and there are others that speak of worlds far off and strange planets that you may never have heard of. It’s hard to tell if they’re serious stories or not though as the townspeople regale the tales and laugh all the while. It’s hard to go anywhere in the town without someone stopping to offer you a free loaf of bread or rush up to talk about how you remind them of someone. It’s busy, busy, busy. A lot of the places in the area appear to be trade posts for certain specialties. This includes weaponry, types of fish, cured meats and veggies, bakeries, books, equipment, curio wares and more. It’s all about supply and demand and barter and trade here.

It’s not recommended to travel at night, so most out-of-towners are directed to the inn at the top of the hill, The Ontispan. Several stories high and easily the most recognizable building in the port, you will find that it’s near the lighthouse and the owners, an elderly couple, are more than happy to take you in. There’s plenty of room! The lodging is nice and comfortable and the rolling sea outside your window is calming. However, payment must be made in the morning. No problem, right? You must have your wallet on you, mustn’t you? But the amount due is in a currency you do not have. You’ve never even heard of it! How are you supposed to pay for something like this?

It’s all about supply and demand and barter and trade. The boat you came on is nowhere in sight and none of the other fishermen will consider taking you back to the mainland while you're trying to leave without payment.

Looks like you'll just have to work off your debt, now won’t you?


This is the Team One Event Log! You are free to toplevel and thread as you choose on this log, but only team members may utilize this log.

Remember, your activity to qualify for your two free memories and one item is supplying at least 30 comments spread over the three objectives per group (minimum of 5 comments per objective!) with at least three members of your groups. You will not be eligible if you do not participate in all three objectives somehow, and you will not be eligible if you only stick with your preferred partner!

People who are paired with partners will experience some of the following:

-Telepathic connections, but only the thoughts you don’t want your partner to actually hear. You can also use this to influence your partner’s thoughts.
-Color fades when you’re not cooperating, it brightens when you are.
-Cause and effect. If something happens to your partner, you feel it (i.e. if your partner trips somewhere, you’ll feel the effects.)
-Timers. You and your partner will have a countdown embedded somewhere (hand, foot, chest, whatever) and if you don’t complete your missions and see each other before the timer runs out, consequences occur.

These are not required and you may play with these as little or as much as you want!

Important links to mod toplevels are: Mod Questions, Participation Reporting, NPC questions. Please be aware you are responsible for reporting your own participation & objective completion efforts with links. You must ICly tap into the log within the first 48 hours, or you will be removed from your team.
If your activity is low per objective, the moderators may reach out to you about reassignment as well.

The schedule for Team One is as follows:
3RD: Objective 1 posted (9PM EST) | Threading for Location Travel | Threading for Object One
Objective 2: Info for Objective Two | Threading for Objective Two
Objective 3: Info for Objective 3 | Threading for Objective Three
Mar 3rd: Outro
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.
ohrlyeh: (in the vault)

[personal profile] ohrlyeh 2018-02-12 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Mmmm?

[The apparently NOT dead man stirs with a low groan. Shifting his head, he blearily blinks his eyes up at Astin, frowning.]

Stop...stop doing that. [The nudging, he means. God, did he fall asleep? Looks like it. He doesn't want to move, though...it's too comfortable. He's too tired...]

...I'm not dead. [A beat.] I think.
unreasons: (Slow ur roll)

[personal profile] unreasons 2018-02-12 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Nope, you don't look dead. I mean, you're moving and everything.

[ Makes sense to Astin. There's a last nudge and then they crouch down, head tilted as they peer at Howard. ]

Kind of a weird place for a nap, though. Especially when there's so much work to do!
ohrlyeh: (dreams in the witch-house)

[personal profile] ohrlyeh 2018-02-12 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, I feel like it.

[He just...puts his head back down. There's no point in getting up. He's in this wretched town, which is apparently going to be saved because Atsushi put his nose where it didn't belong...]

[He lets out a long tired sigh.]


I don't want to do anything. There's no point to it.
unreasons: (:D!)

[personal profile] unreasons 2018-02-12 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Whaaaat? But it's such a cute town! Why wouldn't you want to stop that guy from messing it up?

[ This place is cute and therefore that's good for Astin to want it to be preserved. They rock on their heels for a moment. ]

C'mon, we should go see if they need help with painting the light house or something!

[ Astin leans down and tugs on Howard, trying to get the larger, taller man to his feet. Probably not going to work, but it's Astin so they don't think like that. ]
ohrlyeh: (celephais)

[personal profile] ohrlyeh 2018-02-12 08:27 pm (UTC)(link)
This is a cursed town. [GRUMBLES.] The people here are too nice. They trust too easily. We've never heard of this town, and its very existence is unnatural...

[Trying to lift Howard is like attempting to lift a cat off the ground by its torso - that is, it's like trying to lift a very heavy and very limp noodle. Howard only looks more peeved by the attempt, shooting Astin a glare with his vividly purple eyes.]

I don't want to paint the lighthouse. I want Nathaniel to just do what he came here to do and get rid of everything...
unreasons: (>:/)

[personal profile] unreasons 2018-02-12 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
What makes it unnatural? I'd love to holiday here if you know, they'd take my money.

[ Astin strains and grunts and pulls all to no avail. They only succeed in getting themselves sweaty and out of breath and annoying Howard. Pretty eyes though! Astin steps back, hands on their hips. ]

Nathaniel? Is that the guy who's here to buy out the town or whatever? How do you know his name?
ohrlyeh: (cool air)

[personal profile] ohrlyeh 2018-02-12 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Haven't you tried to track where this is on a GPS? On our phones, it says we are in the middle of the ocean...that is, there is no such thing as this town on the map. It never existed until now. This whole thing...it's some kind of horrid lie. Like the witch's gingerbread house in Hansel and Gretel...

[Glad to be finally released, Howard just lets his head rest down with a loud huff. To be honest, he's really stiff lying like this...how long has he been sleeping? NARCOLEPSY: GOTTA LOVE IT.]

Yes. That's him. [A pause.] I talked with him extensively. He has the right ideas.
unreasons: (:/)

[personal profile] unreasons 2018-02-12 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Astin shakes their head. ]

Nope. Haven't checked my maps at all since we got here! I did text my sister...

[ Hmmm. Astin frowns, if only for a moment. ]

But who cares? As long as it's real beneath our feet and we believe in it, what's the harm of enjoying our trip while it lasts? Being so negative is going to stress you out!

[ GASP! Howard has been consorting with the enemy? How shocking! Astin leans over Howard, eying him skeptically. ]

Oh yeah? What did he tell you?
ohrlyeh: (Default)

[personal profile] ohrlyeh 2018-02-12 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
You say that like negative isn't just my...general state of being...

[He doesn't even look at Astin - he shuts his eyes, as if that will make the other go away, or something.]

Why should I tell you? He's got everything in control. This town...it doesn't stand a chance.

[Probably....if that deed Atsushi found won't ruin it....]
odasaku: (67)

[personal profile] odasaku 2018-02-12 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
What's making them unstable?
unreasons: (I'm p cool)

[personal profile] unreasons 2018-02-12 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Well you should try and be more positive!

[ Astin reaches down and tries to push Howard's lips up into a smile. It doesn't work very well. ]

Why don't they stand a chance? Seems like the townspeople are pretty determined! And all of us are helping. Well, all of us except you.
ohrlyeh: (in the vault)

[personal profile] ohrlyeh 2018-02-12 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Because Nathaniel has done this before. And he knows how to undermine all of these pathetic attempts and protests that you all are doing.

[His lips only twist further into a scowl at Astin's attempt to turn them up. WHOOPS.]

He can even get the local law to arrest people who go against him. That's how serious he is about it all...
steadycourse: (Is that)

[personal profile] steadycourse 2018-02-12 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Well first, I want to ask for more details, especially since we're both outsiders!

[Talking about this beforehand will definitely help him to gather his thoughts together, so he's more than willing to discuss things now.]

But based on what we know so far, the idea of making this town into a tourist location doesn't sit well with me. Culture should be preserved whenever possible.
pronounces: (71.)

[personal profile] pronounces 2018-02-12 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[ there's a brief pinched look to nazuna's expression that reads as clear as day "i don't need a boost" but... at least apollo, also being kind of short, understands. maybe. it's all he can do to slot him that sideeye before he nods, tucking the ribbon in his pocket. ]

I think so. It's close enough, right? Ready, aand~ [ and, with the boost, nazuna wobbles just a little, but successfully grabs onto the fabric and gives it a tug. it comes loose--along with a bag of white down feathers, which overturns immediately on them both. he squawks an-- Unya! [ and grabs on to the shelf. ] Dun you dare drop me!!

[ worse has arrived ]
chuusai: (pic#11765286)

[personal profile] chuusai 2018-02-12 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Mao knows enough to not just say paint is paint, but he wouldn't have thought big buckets of exterior flat would have the same effect as a palette of oils. Still, it's good to see Izumi in something closer to his element, so Mao's cheered too.

The merriment that passes through the psychic link isn't about that, though. He wouldn't try to hide that from Izumi, but he is trying very hard to try to hide his reaction to 'working from top to bottom.' Apparently the psychic link can snicker.

Look, he never claimed to be more mature, people just kept saying it. ]


Uh, I don't mind starting higher up but I can't guarantee I won't drip paint on you. If you think you'd be less messy, you should probably top. [ WAIT. ] Work up closer to the top.
justchords: (I'M GETTING ALL MY STARS BACK)

[personal profile] justchords 2018-02-12 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
No, organization in a situation like this is important. If Retrospec knew what they were doing and actually looked into the currency they use, we wouldn't be in this mess. (is apollo bitter about all this, you betcha.

apollo is making sure to keep an eye on whether or not this store has any form of organization itself, keeping an eye out for signs of any kind.)
Hey, do any of you see labels or something to see if this store even has a layout?
akatatai: (pic#11917470)

[personal profile] akatatai 2018-02-13 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Okay, so maybe he's never painted a house before.... Or anything larger than a big canvas, for that matter, but it's still paint! Exterior paint can't be that different from the acrylics and oil-based paints he's used to, so he's got this. ....Probably.

But given that they're really just stupid teenage boys in the end, Izumi's snickering right along as he offers him a brush. Trying to hide his reaction isn't even worth it.]


What, you seriously don't trust me with paint? I might be kind of clumsy sometimes, but this is my element!

[He totally won't fall off the ladder. Have more faith in him! ....But also, he's laughing again as he rolls up his sleeves.]

If you're too nervous, I can be on top!

[Score. They may as well start without Ritsu.... He couldn't have fallen asleep again, right?]
chuusai: (i'm hands-on with effort)

[personal profile] chuusai 2018-02-13 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ If nothing else, it's got to be easier than the detail that goes into real proper art. That's going to be especially important if they can't stop laughing at each other, but Mao's also relieved that his stupid reaction got the same thing in return. This is part of why he likes hanging out with Izumi; he can let this side of himself out and Izumi's not going to be surprised or disappointed. ]

I trust you with paint, I don't trust you on a ladder. If you could fly up there we'd be all set.

[ He doesn't mean it, though--at least not until Izumi keeps carrying on. Mao can't just let that go. ]

I'm not nervous but if it makes you more comfortable, I can be on the bottom.

[ Snrk. He does move toward the lower ladder, though. They can carry on while they work, right? ... and that's the most likely outcome, really. It's what he does best. ]
destiny_key: (default)

[personal profile] destiny_key 2018-02-13 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
"I mean, if you say so. Sounds like you've been watching too many movies, if you ask me."

Sora, he's literally a cop. Still, he can't help but giggle again, swinging his legs where they hang off the dock as they wait. At one point, Sora reels his line back in and casts again, checking to see if his bait is still there.

It seems like a bit of a slow day for fishing. Still, it doesn't take long for the boy to get another nibble, and then a bite.
akatatai: (pic#11917795)

[personal profile] akatatai 2018-02-13 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
Well, you have a point.... If only I could remember that I had flight powers or something!

[He'll probably be okay - he isn't afraid of heights, and it's not like he'll be 50 feet in the air or anything. The lighthouse may be tall, but he's got this on lockdown.]

I didn't think you'd be so willing to-- [Yeah, just cut himself off with a laugh.] Be on bottom.

[Okay, okay, that's enough. They have work to do. ....But that doesn't mean he isn't smiling as he sets up the taller ladder against the lighthouse, adjusting it so it's the correct height.]

Do you want to use a brush or a roller?
chuusai: (pic#11530715)

[personal profile] chuusai 2018-02-13 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
Yeaaaaah. And he used them underground and almost got himself killed. [ Mao, are you still kind of mad about that? Maybe a little, but he mostly sounds tired. ] He rescued me, though. Uh, no bombs involved with that part.
blind_badass: (conjecture)

[personal profile] blind_badass 2018-02-13 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
Well, actually I'm not from Japan. I'm from Seattle. I just remember reading lots of books when I was younger about the subject and they had a lot of pictures that stuck with me.

[Which means no, he wasn't born blind.]
chuusai: (pic#11677375)

[personal profile] chuusai 2018-02-13 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe your tattoos are just the start of your superpowers coming back. I wouldn't test it right now, though, I'm not that good of a catch--

[ That's it, he's stopping, Mao's just not gonna talk any more. He leans forward, thunking his head against one of the rungs of the ladder and sighing. ]

Roller is probably faster so unless you want it, I'll take that.
ohrlyeh: (celephais)

[personal profile] ohrlyeh 2018-02-13 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
that is taking too much risk

besides why can't you buy tea yourself
blind_badass: (conjecture)

[personal profile] blind_badass 2018-02-13 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Get rid of the town? Well. Nathaniel is completely serious about money being no object. If they want to get rid of the town completely, forget tourism. There is something very important these people want. Instead, Light comments,]

A bit overboard for tourism. [He sips on his drink.]

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