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TEAM YZMA LOG

TEAM YZMA

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Team Yzma roster: Carmen Sandiego, Dave Strider, Elizabeth, Emil Vasterstrom, Juzo Sakakura, Lucy/Kaede, Penelo, Seto Kaiba, Shouto Todoroki, Souji Seta, Yato.

The city's been under siege for what feels like hours. It's only on August 3rd that you learn it's been a matter of days. Monsters begin pulling Retrospec users through portals left and right, large gaping holes in reality that spit you out in any given location around the city.

However, just as you think you're finally getting away, a large blue portal opens and you're snatched up. No amount of fighting and struggling will free you and soon the pressure is too great to ignore. Darkness fills your vision and the last thing you may remember is the sound of thunder...

This is the Team Yzma 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 Yzma is as follows:

3RD: Objective 1 posted (9PM EST) | Objective 1 part two
10TH: Objective 1 closes (8PM EST), Objective 2 posted (9PM EST) | Objective 2 Part 2
17TH: Objective 2 closes (8PM EST), Objective 3 posted (9PM EST) | Objective 3 Part Two
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.

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Weird. I...can't say I am entirely surprised that it works that way, but still, what the hell.

[She puts pedal to the metal here, the engine whirring as fast as it can go, because look, this is freaking weird and she wants to get it done and over. As interesting as all this is, there's no reason she can see to dally or linger. The faster they solve this puzzle the faster the can go home.]

I'm starting the descent. Hopefully we can end closer to where we need to go so you're not fumbling around in the dark.

[ yeah, that makes sense. as much as he would like to study how unreality mechanics works, he would prefer to do it while he's not under the influence of them. an outsider's perspective, if you will. and besides, they have a mission to do that's time sensitive, so they might as well get it over and done with right now. ]

See if you can go close enough to pick up treasure chests or boxes of some sort - the piece from the vent was in a chest with a lock that I could break open with a sharp rock, so I have a hunch that it's possible that this second piece would also be in a chest of some sort.

[ at least they're going to be in large, open space by the time they hit the trench, so even in the darkness, the random blips of the chests on the sonar/radar screen aren't difficult to pick out. ]

Here. [ he points to a strategic point, right in the middle of the slightly scattered chests, so that it's not a super long swim to any particular chest. hm. they do show up as larger blips than the one in the vent though. ]

I'll go ahead and see if I can bring it back on my own first. If I need your help, I'll signal. [ there's probably some kind of flare light or something w/e he'll bring it along with him. ]

[Pen maneuvers as he asks, flipping on every single light the submersible has just to be on the safe side. It's dark down here, and she doesn't want him getting lost. Plus the lights should blind and scare off anything aggressive. Predators hate being spotted, after all.]

Right. Just let me know. I'll be here.

[No point in worrying too much, if the pressure didn't bother him up higher, it shouldn't be any worse here...so...]

[ yeah that's a good point considering that he doesn't want to be ambushed by a deep sea creature, anyway. he's not really familiar with deep sea marine life, but aside from unreality mechanics in this biome it seems to be going mostly for realism, and he's... not keen on finding out what there is first hand.

when Pen unlocks the hatch, it's just as disconcerting to swim down to the chests, which are... significantly larger than the one in the vent. hm. at the very least, he's going to use the same sharp piece of rock to try and break open the locks of the chests first - and while the locks take a little bit more effort to break, he lucked out and managed to get the chest with the piece in it on the first try. puzzle piece uncovered, thankfully he happens to be in the path of the lights from the vehicle, so it's not difficult for him to signal for Pen to join him, at least to lug the puzzle piece back into the vehicle.

he'll also motion to the jellyfish that she's going to have to duck out of the way of on her way down. thankfully they're pretty easy to move around - he had no trouble with them earlier. ]

[And without any real complaint, she hops in after him, swimming quickly to pull in the puzzle piece. There don't seem to be any complications, so they get it inside and stowed with no trouble. It's freaky, sure, but that's all there is to it.]

Ready to move on? I've already got our next target locked in, and it's a good ways up, out of the trench.

[ suspension of disbelief is gonna happen sooner or later, actually, it just so happens that they're pretty good about making it sooner rather than later. ]

Of course. [ slides back into his seat. ] Lead the way, Captain.

[ the journey takes a while, although it's kind of obvious that they're on their way to a lantern fiah cave! and obviously, being as observant as he usually is, Kaiba absolutely notices the broken flashbulbs on the floor in the path of the vehicle's lights, as well as the fact that there's no other fish in this area of the biome besides the lantern fish that he can see just at the periphery of his vision. If he thinks that it's weird, he doesn't say anything yet.

at least until he starts hearing voices in his head because thanks, unreality mechanics allowing fish to communicate with him telepathically? what even is happening. he'll glance over at Pen, unsure. ]

... Please tell me I'm not hearing things.

[ does she hear it too... ]

[Are you ready kids! Aye Aye!

Quick as she can make it, Penelope drives the submersible till they hit the cavern and...well, it's pretty impressive. Big enough for them, and with the current being as non extant as it is, it's an easy fit so in they go.

She frowns when something happens, voices and chatter loud and clear in her head. It's...]

You're not hearing things.

[She asks mentally if they know anything about their goal and the response they get back is kind of apathetic. Almost like they want to bargain. He'll definitely hear it and...]

Okay so...we need to tell them a story each. And they'll let us take the piece and take us to the next one. At least, I think it's the next one. They say Bruce has it and we need to talk to Bruce to get it.

[ there's no pineapple to search for under the sea in this instance tho

telepathic fish isn't a thing that he's expecting, either, and well, he has a bad feeling about bruce but HE WON'T JINX IT by saying it out loud. ]

A story, huh.

[ that's... easy enough. after all the shenanigans of the past two weeks, all he needs to do is to tell the lantern fish the story of how he, liz and lucy escaped from the half-human half-llama doctor. there might have been a bit of embellishment there, but heck if i'm gonna write out the whole thing bc i'm a lazy rp-er and ty knows the entire story already. w/e. but when he's done, he'll gesture at Pen. her turn now. ]

[Pen listens quietly and will explain the story of one of her cousin's D&D campaigns. All about rescuing a sahaughin fish person from the clutches of an evil octopus god. It's pretty straight up ridiculous, but filled with the tales of daring do like all good adventure stories. However I too am lazy because I could write for hours and I'd rather leave it to Ty's imagination.

The fish seem impressed though! And it's not long before they've collected the piece (Thank you fish) and are being led towards Bruce's lair. wherever that may be. Penelope's taken the time, just to be on the safe side, have learned to man the weapons on this sub. They've gotta be there for a reason, y'know.]

["but heck if i'm gonna write out the whole thing bc i'm a lazy rp-er and ty knows the entire story already"
"However I too am lazy because I could write for hours and I'd rather leave it to Ty's imagination."

Y'all!!!

But okay, okay. The lanternfish are more than happy to assist in getting Pen and Seto to the lair of Bruce. After some time though they split off and leave the pair of them to continue onward. As their sub ventures forward they'll find themselves entering an area brighter and brighter, the luminescent glow overtaking everything. They won't have to travel for long before they find a large bench in the middle of a garden area, an octopus draped over it and enjoying the scenery. With his top hat, he seems content to be left alone.

The colors are almost too bright on the eyes, but they're just dim enough that the pair of them can see. Which. You know. Is good seeing how the octopus suddenly reaches forward with a long tentacle and wraps it around the sub, drawing them closer. From outside of the sub, they will hear:]

Haven't you heard it's rude to trespass?

[LISTEN, ask Freya for some of Hime's D&D campaign ideas sometime and you'll see.]

As the sub gets closer and closer to what the fish keep calling Bruce's lair, Penelope gets just a little more nervous. She's played enough video games to know that bioluminescent things generally are pretty dangerous and they are underwater. The garden, however, is incredible. It's breathtaking, really. The exact opposite of what she expected.

Sitting up straighter in the pilot's seat, she lowers the lights a little so as not to make too much of a stir and disrupt the lighting. It's enough to have her making sure her go-pro's working, because she doesn't want to miss this. Or forget it.

When Bruce,( at least she presumes the octopus is Bruce), speaks up she clears her throat and sounds genuinely apologetic. Not because she's scared but because holy shit a talking octopus that is the coolest thing.]

Sorry. The...fish didn't exactly lead us to an entrance. [Is she trying to be funny? Maybe.]

We just came looking for a piece of a robot. Didn't mean to disturb you or...god, anything in the garden. This is amazing, by the way, I've never imagined a place like this.

[That? That's complete sincerity. This is so fucking unreal.]

[ LET ME LIVE TY I wrote that tag after midnight????

but yeah anyway Bruce's lair is... definitely not what he's expecting mostly because when it comes to like. mastermind lairs and stuff he's more used to defaulting to conventions and making it dark and creepy places. with how lit up and non-threatening the garden looks, that's... not what quite he's expecting? maybe he'll use it in a game design next time, that would probably throw most people off.

also he's. got enough experience with weird unreality mechanics now so at least he's not freaked out by the talking octopus. these past two weeks were a ride. and while he'll let Pen take the lead on talking and negotiations because she's much better at compliments than he is, honestly, he does, however, cut in with this.

politely, of course, because the octopus has like an arm around the vehicle and that's not an ideal position to be negotiating from??? ]

We weren't exactly made aware that this was private property, I apologise. However, if you could please let go of our vehicle, it would be much easier for us to leave afterwards.

[ just saying. ]

You're Bruce, I presume? We mean no harm, really. Like she said-- [ gestures at Pen even though not sure if Bruce can see it??? ] --we were sent here to recover something and we were told that it could be found with you.

[ let's not even consider how the octopus can hear them talking Inside the vehicle??? ]

[I fell asleep while being an octopus sorry guys. Anyway, Bruce here is perfectly content in his garden and he tips his hat to Pen with another tentacle. He doesn't quite let go of their vessel just yet, though he seems to take all of that into consideration. The colors burst and bloom around them, light bouncing off of each plant and rock to create the beautiful atmosphere.]

Thank you. Some of us are far more refined than ruling a kingdom with an iron tentacle. [He lifts his head...somehow.] My brother, you see. Very large kingdom, very poor ruling. This garden is my pride and joy, and you must be here for a piece of Surina's ultimate champion. [He scuttles off of his bench, dragging their vessel forward with him.]

It's been here for years. I'd been waiting for someone to take it off my hands! However, it does add a certain ambiance, if I do say so myself.

[If only because as he stops further in the garden, Pen and Kaiba will see that there's a flowerbed and a wild kind of glowing moss weaving in and out of the mech piece.] My flowers look so happy here.

[Well now they are being pulled along by an octopus and that's weird but also kind of cool? He doesn't seem threatening, not really, and if anything he seems...well...pretty okay? It's not like she has a fondness for cephalopods. Never that, baka.

Still somewhat struck by the garden, Pen gawks at the piece...]

You know, we really need that, Bruce. But there's a treasure chest we grabbed from one of the other pieces. If I knock the bottom out of it, then it'd make for a good raised bed. Things can grow out of it, and in the lid...which would be just as nice.

[Better Homes and Octopus's Gardens?]

We could trade.

[ sure Pen, that doesn't sound fake at all, this is basically a no judgment zone here, moving along now.

the piece is impressive, he has to admit. but they do need it more, and well, since he said that he'd been waiting for someone to take the piece off his hands... ]

If you want, we could probably transplant some of your existing flowers onto the treasure chest. Wouldn't want your hard work to go to waste.

[ look, take the peace offering, bruce. ]

[It's probably wise that Kaiba offered because while he likes Pen's idea, Bruce would hate to lose his hard work? Let him live in peace, guys. Still, his tentacles shift and turn the sub the other way so they can get a better look at his flowers.]

It would be a shame if they didn't make it in the move. [He sounds genuinely sad about the idea.] How would you make sure they'd be safe?

Well, it wouldn't be hard. The ocean floor is pretty soft and marine plants don't have deep roots, so all we'd really need to do is uproot them and move them. Drag and drop, no big deal. You'd need to smooth the sand back out, but that's the only disturbance.

[She's already getting up and going towards the scuba suit. She'll let Bruce do his thing in peace, just let her make Voltron.]

Mom taught me how to garden. So, I can take care of it if you'll let me?

[ he'll let Pen do her thing with the scuba suit and be ready to receive the piece when she's done with her gardening job.

holler if you need him, partner. he'll cover you from the vehicle. ]

[I'm glad that Seto's a helpful boy. But that aside, Bruce looks genuinely delighted and even lets go of the sub finally to spin in a happy circle, tentacles flaring out to the sides.]

Splendid! You really do have a grasp on the matter. I'd like to see the chest before I agree, however. Many people come into the garden to try and take what doesn't belong to them.

[Pen nods and holds up the chest. It's...basically a nice chest, with some natural barnacles and wear to it that come from being at the bottom of the sea. Probably a good aesthetic match for Bruce's garden.]

Thoughts, friend? It's got a natural vibe to it and all.

[He scuttles closer to get a better look, large eyes scanning the chest and the tip of a tentacle caressing one of the barnacles.]

Natural decoration! They'll do nicely amid the glow of my plants. I do believe this is acceptable! In exchange for you moving the plants, of course. [He holds up two of his arms.] Bit clumsy myself. You understand.

That's no problem at all. I figured that would be a part of the deal.

[Pen will do just that...? Suiting up and swimming out to start digging out the plants and nestling them inside the chest. After tearing out the bottom, of course. Can't have the plants getting cramped. She's careful and quick and it really shouldn't take that long unless Bruce has other ideas.]

[And while Pen is doing that, Bruce will offer a few minor suggestions but mostly seems to be floating around and watching. He's a bit anxious about his flowers, but ultimately he's comforted by the fact Pen seems to know what she's doing. While she's doing that, Seto is free to grab the piece. Bruce is far too distracted by the flowers and ongoings and describing what parts of the ocean he procured these plants.

...he loves his garden, okay.]

[This is totally cool, and by the time she's finished she's wondering if she'll ever get a chance to see it when it's recovered from her excavation. She will miss Bruce...]

All done. I hope you'll get it to grow in some new shapes with that framework.

[Offer a hand?]

And it was nice meeting you. But we really should be off. Thanks so much.

[ slides back in here to say that Kaiba's picked up the piece while Pen was gardening with Bruce and has stowed away the piece safely in the storage area of the vehicle!

and with that, they've got 4/4 pieces and are going to be gearing up to head back to the main space station right now.

but first, directed at Pen: ]

... Do you want a picture with him?

[ he sounds vaguely amused, although Pen's go pro has probably been running this entire time, tbh.

and to bruce, he'll also mime a tipping of his non-existent hat. ]

Thank you for your assistance.

[ it's to the point, at least ]

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