TEAM FOUR EVENT LOG

[recollecters]

MAGATUS

READY: START. Roster: Noah Isaacs + Gunther Schwarz, Gintaro Suzukaze + Elda Marker, Dave Strider + Byakuya Kirigiri, Shouto Todoroki + Akira Kurusu, Eren Jaeger + Yusuke Kitagawa, Soleil Beaufort + Vera Weisz, Alessandro Vinsmoke + Yu Narukami, Cleo Ritter + Minako Arisato, Penelope Raban + Olive Freya Yun, Orihime Inoue + Matthew Murdock, Ryouta Ono + Baren Kaiyou, Prompto Argentum + Keigo Higashino, Zaveid Taleb + Ragna Edgson, Amelia Wagner + Kasen Kaneda On the morning of the fourth at 9am, you'll find yourself gathering at the Recollé Zoo and Aquarium. Many of you will find yourself partnered up and with a name in mind, and awaiting in front of you is a large bus with the Retrospec logo on the hood. A text comes through not long after, Zee's name attached. I'm no Ms. Frazzle, but I think this bus will do the trick. Hope you packed a book or something. Upon boarding the bus you'll find that's it's equipped for a longer road trip. There are snacks, books, video game consoles, and even a few beds and bathrooms. Just as well, seeing how you're going to be traveling north of the city, traveling through the woods for about seven hours. As you travel, the sky begins to change colors and the temperature drops toward the end of your journey. Outside the window you'll see a mountain range and snow on the ground, and stars streak across the sky as you enter the beautiful region of Magatus. Permanently semi-dark with beautiful colors streaking across the sky, Magatus is filled with rivers, grass, coniferous trees and snow-capped mountains. The temperature is quite frigid, so travelers will need to bundle up! The region known as Magatus is fairly open and while there may not a huge population like Recollé, there are small clusters of buildings and homes that characters can find by exploring this region. There is roughly 1,500 square miles to cover in the area claiming to be Magatus and some parts of this region may experiences changes in weather including heavy snow, ice, and blackouts. Most of the towns are quaint and friendly though most people appear to mind their own business. If spoken to, they will explain that they’ve been enjoying their time alone and away from the hustle and bustle of city life, though it may be a little hard to know if this is actually true. Some of the younger ones will say they’ve lived here their whole life, but most will shy away from the topic of where they came from. Shops that can be found seem to range in the realm of basic general stores, hardware stores, mini foodmarts, and weaponry. The Magatus people truly live a simple life. The true nature of this region doesn’t seem to come out until nightfall, however. As the light fades and the sky darkens, the colors brighten above and the sound of wolves begin howling nonstop. Depending, you may even hear the sound of snarling and growling, quick footsteps crunching through fresh snow and irritated barking. The townspeople know better than to stay out at night when the wolves run and the shadows dance, and they would advise that anyone from out of town take cover. Too bad they won’t invite you in. You’re on your own out in the wilderness. This is the Team Four 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 Four is as follows: Feb 3rd: Objective 1 posted (9PM EST) | Threading for Travel to Location | Threading for Objective One Objective 2: Info about Objective Two | Threading for Objective Two Objective 3: Info about Objective Three | Threading for Objective Three | Objective Three point Five 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

[parodeity]

[ there's a moment of sharp, painful longing for dirk, of all people. back when dirk had remembered and had sometimes accidentally said the right words. for yuri, who dave had finally quietly told in the dark about his brother, a fraction of the truth. rose and john, who know nothing but at least represented home and safety. for himself before he remembered all of it.

dave's unsteady even on his knees, wiping at his mouth with the back of his right hand, but he lets yu help him to his feet and gulps in one breath, then two.

lock it down, strider. dave's eyes shut behind his shades for a moment before he slams down what control he can muster on his feelings (shove them away; deal with the cracks later) and he tries to speak. has to clear his throat before: ]

It looks like it wants us to follow.

[falsepretentious]

[While lying in the snow and looking towards the giant wolf, Byakuya takes that moment to compose himself. To assure himself. The sight if Kyouko's stabbing is practically seared into his mind. Yet he keeps on reminding himself that it wasn't real. It wasn't real. His real cousin is safely back in the city, probably solving mysteries and keeping an eye on the likes of Makoto.

He slowly pulls himself up to his feet and pants as he looks ahead of himself. Dave's statement helps to bolster him... just the fact that Dave is now in a condition to make normal statements again!

So he nods and taps at his glasses.]

Correct. There's nowhere else to go... but forward.

[The wolf disappears into smoke, but a set of tracks remain. Byakuya trudged onwards towards the prints.]

[covenantal]

[ The shutoff of Dave's emotions is like a psychic snap, and it leaves Yu wondering how others have felt when he's done the same to them. Using stoicism as a shield, hiding every feeling, good or bad, behind an impenetrable wall. Did they worry as much as he is right now, knowing that Dave is much less okay than he seems?

He hadn't thought about it too much until now, but they really are a lot alike.

Once he's sure Dave is steady he'll look back at the wolf. It disappears, and with a frown Yu finally goes to retrieve his sword from the snow. He'll tie it to his waist, glancing at the others, making sure everyone gets moving. ]

... so what was that supposed to be? A test of some kind?

[fabrefactions]

[ After a moment, as everyone else starts to pick themselves up literally and metaphorically, Yusuke drags himself up off the ground. Slow, like he's dragging himself through molasses, he stands, picking his blade up as he goes. ]

Whatever it was, I am assuming we passed.

[ They'd been so... helpless just then. Helpless and at the mercy of those illusions and the wolves themselves. If they'd failed, he's sure they'd be in far more trouble than they currently were.

But he doesn't want to linger here, not now. ]

Or that we will have, once we find whatever it is it seems to be guiding us towards.

[parodeity]

[ dave laughs, and if he hadn't just flipped out it might have been a passable thing. it's reflex more than anything else as he turns his attention to the task at hand. don't think about it... ]

Like a kid. Pushin' to see if someone would break before asking for whatever.

[falsepretentious]

[He gives a sigh, brushing some snow off of his clothes as he moves forward.]

Yes. A foolish and sadistic test. And I suppose that this is our 'reward'. [He says with contempt. He doubts whatever they'll find will be worth what they've just been through.]

Now let's see what it wants.

[covenantal]

... why did we pass when everyone who lives here seemingly hasn't?

[ A soft question, more to himself than the other boys. ]

Whatever the case may be, at least it didn't hurt us. Let's just hope wherever it's leading us isn't too far away.

[fabrefactions]

Unless they don't need to be tested, for some reason?

[ he's right by you, yu, so. he's replying. but he certainly doesn't have any answers. ]

I'm sure we can find our way back if we have to. At the very least, we can probably signal any nearby groups if we get into trouble...

[parodeity]

Or maybe their first instinct was kill when offered a choice to attack or not.

[ dave starts to move, because otherwise he'll...not. ]

May as well?

[falsepretentious]

There's any number of possibilities, and we don't have the information needed to narrow it down.

[He shakes his head. But then he glances back towards Dave, glad to see him... moving again. That's... an improvement?]

Let's keep moving.

[covenantal]

Or they don't have the right qualities to be tested in the first place.

[ Somewhat grimly. After all, even of the Retrospec users, only a select number were brought out here. What makes them so special, anyway...?

Only once everyone is finally moving again does Yu follow after, hanging back with Dave. Partially to make sure his friend is alright, and partially to keep an eye on Yusuke and Togami, too. He's still dwelling on what he saw, and surely that's true of all of them. They don't need any further trouble or surprises. Hopefully he can stop any trouble before it starts... ]

[fabrefactions]

I think... there are too many speculations for us to make, and not enough evidence to back them up.

[ but whatever it was? it had been harrowing and draining. emotionally, and physically. and he just wants to... stop and rest for a bit. quietly, and try not to think about this, at least for a while.

and that involves pressing on through the snow, and making sure they all get out of here in one piece. miraculously, their wounds seem to only be mental - and while that isn't getting off lightly, they don't have to worry about blood or physical pain at the very least. ]

Hopefully wherever we're going has warmth and blankets.

[parodeity]

Ugh. I haven't felt properly warm since we left.

[ he's distracting himself with he petty complaint but maybe he has to. he's not asking about what everyone else saw, at least. ]

We should text everyone else whenever we get...wherever we're going.

[falsepretentious]

Naturally. I'm ready to send out some texts at the next convenient opportunity. [He's still a bit more shook then he looks and wants to blow his cousin's inbox up asap. He has to.make sure.]

Is there any sign of a destination? [He squints through foggy glasses while pressing onwards.]

[covenantal]

Yeah. I have a few people I can reach out to, too. I'm sure everyone is fine.

[ you know. for varying values of fine. ]

... I don't see anything yet. [ a pause. ] Dave, if you're up to it, would you be able to get some height and take a look ahead for us?

[fabrefactions]

Unless any of us want to climb a tree, quickly?

[ Dave... hadn't looked good just a moment ago. If he's up to it, then... good, but if he isn't Yusuke would prefer he didn't feel obligated. ]

[parodeity]

I can just... [ his feet leave the ground, yeah, further, and he goes up, up, and away. ]

[falsepretentious]

[Byakuya looks up as he takes off.]

Be sure to report anything of interesting that you may spot!

[covenantal]

[ That's kind of what he was hoping for. It'd give him something to do, something else to think about, maybe...?

Yu squints up after his friend, wondering at the fact that he doesn't find it strange when his friends simply fly away these days. Once Dave's gotten some height, he'll call up. ]

Anything interesting?

[fabrefactions]

[ While he fully appreciates Goemon and all he can do, sometimes Yusuke wonders if he got the short end of the stick when he knows people who can literally fly... ]

Other than more trees, hopefully.

[parodeity]

I'm pretty sure I see some kinda ski lodge, maybe.

[ he'll come back down... ]

[falsepretentious]

That sounds... promising. [A place to gain their bearings, at the very least.

With shelter seemingly not too far away, Byakuya redoubles his efforts.]

Let us keep moving onwards!

[And onwards they go, to their destination.]