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Entry tags:
- *game event,
- *mingle,
- *open,
- 2064 rom: turing,
- dragon age inquisition: cole,
- ensemble stars: leo tsukinaga,
- fate/grand order: merlin,
- ffviii: rinoa heartilly,
- original: melinoë,
- osomatsu-san: osomatsu matsuno,
- persona 5: ren amamiya,
- pokémon: raihan,
- pokémon: samuel oak,
- starbound: indigo,
- super mario: bowser koopa,
- watch_dogs: damien brenks,
- yu-gi-oh: seto kaiba
002 - Growing Pains
Growing Pains
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Light seems to have been especially tricky for the world to comprehend, but it finally, finally seems to have figured things out. Light comes from more than just the sky, and now signs and lamps that were once dark have begun to glow brightly. From the Wall Market's dazzling exhibition of color to the dimmed street lamps of the City of Tears, the whole world has been made bright and lively once more without losing the comfort and tranquility that darkness brings. Even the broken screens of the Hammerlocke Stadium give off a pleasant glow, and the world doesn't seem to care that some lights need electricity to stay on - lights are simply lights, as far as the world seems concerned.
Unfortunately, these new lights are a little too simple. Without any need for a power source, there's no way to turn the lights off - if something is deemed a light source, it will always function as a light source. The only way to stop it is to destroy the object beyond recognition, but that might not be the most practical solution. Covering up the lights is the next best thing, but it's a task that's easier with some sources than others. At least no one needs to sleep yet.
Difficulties aside, now seems like the perfect time to start exploring all those new corners of the world that were previously too dark to navigate. Fire is an easy, safe and portable light source that anyone can use, and it even puts itself out after awhile. Just be careful not to get stuck in the dark by a stray breeze.
Who's Hungry?
Animals need to eat. People need to eat. These are simple facts that people lost in the strange, changing landscape all seem to be well aware of, yet appear to not apply to this world. That is not to say that people can’t eat or drink, for many people do, but there is no actual need. Eating provides nothing but the knowledge that one has eaten, and anyone might go without food entirely. Lately, some might have found eating has become more satisfying and fulfilling an act, as though food is providing them with a vaguely-defined something they didn’t get before. It doesn’t seem to mean much in the grand scheme of things, but perhaps it allows them some sense of normality.
When hunger sets in, it’s sudden. Every person, whether or not they ever needed to eat in their homeland, is hit with a powerful, overwhelming sense of hunger, to the point it feels that if they do not eat they will soon starve. Those who have never eaten in all their time here might easily find themselves so hungry they can barely even move, and have little choice but to eat. Fortunately, food is plentiful. If it can be put in the mouth, chewed and swallowed, it is food, and thus will give a person temporary relief from their hunger. What goes in does not appear to come out, instead simply becoming part of that person and revitalizing them. How long it takes to feel hungry again seems entirely random, and each time there is no lead up - someone is either fine, or they are starving, without any in-between.
Starving Mad Beasts
When people suddenly remember hunger, so too do the animals of the world. For some creatures this isn't an issue - the tall-necked beasts continue to graze on the treetops like they always have, and the smaller creatures seem content with snacking on whatever small scraps they can find. Not all creatures are so easily satisfied, however, and the more aggressive ones have turned to attacking other species for food.
The vicious water dragons are quick to clamp their mouths on anything within reach... but, lacking teeth, this doesn't amount to much. Still, they're as persistent as ever, and in a way their inability to viciously devour their prey only makes them more dangerous. These beasts are starving, and for all their skill in chasing down prey they can do little to actually eat their catch, which means they're constantly on the hunt and out to get anything that moves. Perhaps it might even be a good idea to help them out, if feeding the fish might make them a little less aggressive.
The machines are far better equipped for hunting, and all the more dangerous now that they're hungry enough to take a bite out of someone. Death is not a concept the world understands, so it's not like they're doing any permanent harm, but it's still a bit unnerving to see animals limping by with bite-sized chunks taken out of them. They haven't had a taste of people yet, but it doesn't seem like it'll be long before they try.
Mushroom Hunting
Mushrooms are a new sight within the world, and a perfect snack to satisfy that sudden debilitating hunger! Harvesting them can be a bit of a problem, however. For one, they are massive, and the task of cutting one down and breaking it into edible chunks is made much easier with a group of people than one person working alone. Finding the mushrooms in their dark habitats may also be difficult... although, it is much easier to spot a mushroom the size of an entire person compared to something much smaller.
The real problem with mushroom hunting is where they can grow, which is nearly anywhere indoors. Though light now comes from other sources besides the sky, there are still buildings with dark corners that might suddenly acquire a giant mushroom or two (or three, or four) if left alone. And if those mushrooms are allowed to remain, they may just continue to grow, and grow, and grow...
So, if you don't want giant mushrooms bursting through your roof, it might be a good idea to keep an eye out for them before that happens.
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[ Deku's the one who's always taking fucking notes on everyone, and despite trying REALLY hard not to listen to his ramblings, Katsuki ends up picking things up.
(Also sometimes he eavesdrops.) ]
So which part of the dragon cats are Pokemon?
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[In a mirror image of his conversation with Izuku; these kids and their newfangled nicknames!! That wasn't the nickname that Blue had for him, anyway-]
[Now, if Blue wanted to be contrarian, he'd say the whole thing; he's still pretty sure these Pidgey are just a strange regional variant, and not a Kantonian Pidgey mixed with something else- the simpler answer is probably the right one, isn't it?]
[But he decides to make this simple.]
The heads and the wings are what's familiar to the Pidgey back home. They've got different bodies though- no ears, too. They're just birds.
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[ From some other world...
...Katsuki takes another bite, chewing as he frowns. He doesn't speak with his mouth full because he isn't THAT variety of rude bitch. ]
How does this place decide that shit? I'm almost surprised none of us are mashups.
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[Blue hums as he thinks on the suggestion- a tiny Persian-Pidgey was weird, but kind of cute! Then again, the scruffiness and the color, and the tuft of Pidgey's chest feathers, almost made it look Eevee-like.... He turns to look at his furry pal on the counter and, as if sensing Blue's thought, Eevee rejects it with a low growl.]
Jeez, okay... [He turns back at Katsuki's words as he finishes his bite, and grimaces. He doesn't want to think about a mashup of him and Red woulda been like, if they were brought here mixed together!] Ummmm.... No thanks. Pass. I'm perfect just how I am!
[He laughs to himself, beaming.]
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[ ARE...are they cat breeds. He squints at Blue, a little confused. ]
Oi, are all the animals where you're from these Pokemon things?
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[At least, it seemed that was the case- he hadn't really heard of any other kinds of creatures mentioned amongst other people here. Well, not ones that seemed similar to Pokémon, anyway....]
[Blue holds up one finger on each hand.]
So, where you're from there's 'animals' and 'humans', and where I'm from, there's 'Pokémon' and 'humans'! Not that weird, is it?
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[ Though it's hard to think of them as "mutations". Katsuki looks entirely human, but he knows plenty of people who don't. ]
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[Blue's eyes widen with wonder- even though he's a grown ass man(?), he sure does seem to have some childishly gleeful reactions to things, doesn't he?]
[He leans in to listen, propping his chin up in his hands.]
Superpowers...!? So you're like, a super-costumed ranger!? What can you do, fly!? Shoot fire?? Punch a train in half!!?
[All things that Pokémon can do, so like, not that impressive, t b h..... It is for a human, though!]
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[ A pause. ]
And I could probably blow up a train.
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[He's grinning though, so he's not that grossed out. Boys are weird, huh?]
That's kinda cool, though!! So you're like, a walking bomb!? What do you do, just like, go for a run and smear your sweaty hand on stuff!?
[....He's got quite the imagination for it, at least. Blue sits at the other side of the counter, stirring at the remaining curry in the pot to keep it from getting too lumpy.]
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[ HE WANTS IT TO THOUGH ]
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[Blue droops with disappointment, but he supposes that makes sense- Eevee and Pikachu couldn't use any of their powers, either... He starts to wonder just what made this place decide that certain abilities were incompatible, or whatever.]
Well, when you can do it again, I totally wanna see! [He gushes, setting the remaining curry aside in the pot to stay warm, so he can dole it out for the day, and refilling his glass with beer from the taps behind the bar. Time for a break!]
Can you do any other stuff with it? Can you like, shoot flames and stuff?
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[ But he's not Icyhot or anything...
...not like Katsuki wants to be! His own Quirk is WAY better. ]