TEAM ONE EVENT LOG

[recollecters]

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.

Comments

[unreasons]

Astin gives a determined nod at the answer and reaches up to make sure that their hood stays in place. Dressed in a bright yellow rain jacket and an even brighter orange life vest, they make quite a sight, their long blonde hair tied up into a tight bun at the back of their head to keep it out of the way.

"Alright, we'll take the dinghy then. We can take a rope or something over? We're not leaving them out there alone, though."

Astin's eyes are blazing with a determination that seems uncanny, born from some inner reserve of strength.

[strayknight]

[Right as he was about to resume with his seated painting he heard Mao's voice and looked over to see him. Ritsu let out his own sigh before he picks up the brush.]

You don't trust me to even do this right, then?

[grumpei]

now hes trying to break into peoples houses?
really going for the career criminal politician vibe i guess

[burlyheart]

Standing by Astin's bright everything, Peter looks out of place, like a humble rock weathering the storm. But he looks at him with approval at such a strong willingness to help. Peter can't question Astin's capability more than that, with how fast they have to move and how little people work with, with the crew of the ship having to manage sailing in the storm while trying not to crash against the rocks of the harbor.

"We won't. This is now a mission to extract everyone."

The captain points out where on the side of the fishing boat they'll be able to climb onboard, and as quickly as the sailors can move their hands and untie the ropes, the dinghy is hitting the surface of the water with Peter and Astin.

[courageofheart]

It can be, but it's also so nice! To have someone there to support you, thick and thin...

[Ahh, a nostalgic sigh! There's a subtle ache as she misses her husband, but it's a dull and old pain compared to the fond memories associated with it.]

Alright, do you know how to safely chop veggies?

[courageofheart]

[Mrs. Brisby hurriedly helps, since Snake seems to have trouble with one of his arms as far as she can tell.]

Let's see - we'll hold tarps, and you can hammer them in?

[She'll have to check their names shortly. Oops.]

[amodelidol]

[Makoto quickly looks over at Snake as he runs over to help Mrs. Brisby with the tarp. He's worried about Snake, but hopefully they can get the tarp up then they can check on him.]

Yeah we'll make sure these stay up! Do you got it?

[He can hear the wind and rain outside. He hopes that they can have a chance to get the tarp up before another gust of wind comes by again.]

[destiny_key]

Good. We gotta be prepared.

[It's strange, saying that like he knows what he's doing. Usually Sora's the most disorganized person he knows, and now somehow he's become the responsible one here.

He grins at Atsushi, hoping it looks reassuring.]

You ready for this?

[destiny_key]

[Normally, Sora might be a bit embarrassed at the attention, admiration of his abilities not a look he's used to seeing. But they have a job to do, and there's no time to be sheepish about this. The rain is picking up again, after all, as well as a thin fog that covers the surface of everything.

At least the deck is clear, now, though the birds are still circling overhead like they're unsure of this new development.]

I'm sure the captain's gotta be somewhere. It's not a big boat...

[ohrlyeh]

Tch. I would be on Nathaniel's side, if you all hadn't ruined his plans.

[I WOULD'VE GOT AWAY WITH IT TOO, IF IT WASN'T FOR YOU AND YOUR MAGICAL CAT PERSON]

They don't deserve to be helped. Honestly...I came here to see the ship sink. Not do this.

[He prods the box in front of him with his shoe.]

Can't we just leave them be?

[unreasons]

"Sounds like my kind of mission. I'm not one to leave someone behind!" This is a new side to Astin, one that makes them feel alive and energized in a way they haven't before. They're going to help people--regardless of the risk or the potential to lose their own life. Astin scrambles down into the boat along with Peter and fumbles with the engine on the dinghy, then starts to steer the vessel towards the stricken ship. As the close in, Astin shield their eyes from the driving rain and the sea spray, trying to make out if anyone is still on deck.

"I can't see anyone, can you?" Astin is struggling to keep the boat on course, fighting the rudder as the waves and currents threaten to smash them against the very same rocks.

[justchords]

("it's his signature on the paper." "he hasn't been contacted." "one form of his word over another."

the more that's said, the more apollo has a sinking feeling about all of this. no one bothered to check if the signature was legitimate, and even worse, no one has even asked the owner of the harbor. his face grows grim as the possibility becomes more and more evident, crossing his arms as he thinks long and hard over this.) Because one form might not be his actual word.

(if there's even a single reason to think this entrepreneur has forged a document in any way, apollo has to take that chance to investigate with peter. and he shares a knowing look with peter as he can tell they both came to a similar conclusion.) It's possible this man may have forged the document as well as the signature.

[unreasons]

[ Astin grins right back and gives Sora a thumbs up. ]

Of course I am! How hard could it be, right?

[burlyheart]

Peter tries to use his height to peer higher, scanning the deck from end to end, but he shakes his head. "No, there's no one outside."

The meaning of that is getting worse and worse. Peter knows that it's now urgent that they see what's going on for themselves, because it's a matter if people will stay safe. Or alive.

"Over there," Peter points to the ladder that was described to them. With the two boats so close together, the hull of the fishing boat looms over them like a sheer wall. The rungs hang over them as they go straight up, looking like a challenging climb as if the task of even getting onto the boat had to be unwelcoming.

[lienhearts]

Call one of the others? I'm not going out again.

[He nearly drowned once as it is, no thanks. His selflessness only goes so far, and he's already hit his quota for the day.]

[standalonehuman]

As unforgiving and dark as the water looks when he stares out to sea, when Togusa takes the time to glance behind them, it's that perspective that lets him appreciate that lighthouse. They get to the boat safely, they should be able to guide it back easily.

Their own speed slows, and Togusa takes a deep breath, standing up to head towards the deck. One of the other people on board is flashing a light to catch the boat's attention. Togusa can spot the arm waving in return. "Looks like they're okay." No small relief there.

[unreasons]

Astin leans out, swaying perilously over the water for a moment, and manages to grab the bottom run of the ladder. Hurriedly. they begin to lash their boat on--they don't want it to drift away while they're looking for people, after all. Once they have a knot tied, they nod at Peter.

"...Up we go, huh?" That said and with a grin that carries too much confidence for this sort of thing, Astin hauls themselves up onto the ladder and begins to clamber upwards, heedless of the wind, rain, and motion of the boat. Daring as ever.

I've rode them...like twice ahaha but i dont remember much

[strayknight]

Right, You won't let me live it down if they drown.

[He wasn't wrong in that sense. When given a life vest, he slips it own before looking at the machine before them and takes the key. This could go well...or terrible who knows.

Red eyes looking to Apollo then Mao, he mounts the machine and starts it up with a hum.]

[beneathmoonlight]

Right. I’ll go look for him and tell him what’s going on.

[And Atsushi does, and is greeted by a very grateful crew that had taken to huddling below deck to wait out the storm. He informs the captain that the birds have been dealt with, and that the storm and fog are the remaining obstacles. The captain agrees to try steering back to shore, but the fog is only growing thicker...

Atsushi meets back up with Sora, heaving an exasperated sigh.]

Well...one problem solved. But we can’t exactly control the weather. [A beat.] Maybe we could guide the ship by heading out in the little boat first? Unless you have light magic...

[That would be too easy.]

[beneathmoonlight]

Oh, I didn’t really expect you to. I might just report what happened to the village leader. Surely they won’t penalize us since were helping on our accord.

[He moves to head for the door to give Theo some privacy.]

Anyway...if you need me, just call or text, okay?

[standalonehuman]

A wave of relief when Modeste lands on the deck again. Togusa raises his hand to signal to the people on board the other ship, starting to see Augustine's plan. "Can we get anyone across?" The people on board look at each other, and a few gesture towards the smaller boat. They can do this, leave minimal crew on board the boat the octopus (?) seems to be after.

The tentacle slithers back into the water with a smaller splash, and the surface doesn't break again for a few critical seconds. Togusa doesn't dare look down again, focused on the people. He has to trust Modeste to cover them.

[standalonehuman]

Togusa frowns even deeper than he did before, hands go to his hips in frustration. "Put that on the list for Carlisle, if he's answering questions after this. Precisely what happened to those other two families? And if it doesn't go back that far, then who else has left Retrospec in the meantime?"

One hand runs over his face. Damn. "But I'm more comfortable with that idea than the idea of one of us gone rogue. October was bad enough. If nobody's getting bigger plans, that's a good thing."

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[recollecters]

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[megabond]

[As many people climbed down from the endangered ship into their boat, Augustine commanded his dragon Pokemon to stay guard if the octopus (?) returns. He then looks around to see if there are many more monsters appears. But when he finds no signs of them, he turns back to his ally.]

Togusa! Are all of them already on board?

[standalonehuman]

Togusa has to keep their own boat steady as he counts people, finally asks the last man, "Is that everyone?"

"Cap's staying, he's going to try to drive her back!"

Sonova. Togusa grimaces back up at the other boat, but there is no time to argue as its engines start back up. Stubborn damn fisherman won't leave the boat. "Oh, that's all we're getting!" Togusa calls out to Augustine. "Keep us covered, I'll get us back!"

As Togusa follows suit, and starts to wheel the boat around, something stirs under the water.