002 - Growing Pains

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OOC ▲ Comments A Light In The Darkness
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.

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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.

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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.

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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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[comburst]

[ They're very good fighters, although Katsuki moves more fluidly - like he's been doing it longer. Which he has been, so that would be why...

He pins Deku in around the same way he usually does - legs pinned with one of his crossed over them, one arm pinned by his other leg, one by his hand, and one hand pinning Deku's face in the dirt.

Because Izuku is face down this time...enjoy the taste of dirt, Deku. ]

Tch. You barely even lasted fifteen minutes.

[ That's improvement, though? ]

Did you need him or something, Curry?

[ Curry = Ren. Apparently. ]

[forethinking]

(This time, there's an element of surprise on Ren's face, eyes snapped open because he sort of did not expect this brutality in a sparring...

But it also worries him very little. To be fair, last time he sparred he had his dagger on Akechi's neck and he had his serrated sword poking at his stomach, so really, who is he to judge...?

Barely lasted fifteen minutes? Is that a normal occurance?)

I wasn't expecting to find you two. I just meant to check out the place. I'll leave you two to it?

(... Maybe? As violent as it is, there's no ill will, is there?)

[mightdoriya]

N-no- you don't have to leave...

[Izuku groans from his position prone on the ground, still being forced down by Katsuki.]

Ka-Kacchan, you win! Let me up!

[He taps the ground. UNCLE.]

[comburst]

[ Okay, for the record, Katsuki definitely shoves Deku's face into the dirt one more time for absolutely no reason other than Being A Dick before he casually and gracefully gets off.

And cackles, like he's some Saturday morning cartoon villain. ]

Ha! You're always losing. You've been relying on your Quirk too damn much!

[ Katsuki says, like he has never done the same thing, even though this is a lie -

Then he turns to Ren. ]

What are you even doing here? [ RUDE... ]

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[forethinking]

(He wants to laugh, only because of Katsuki's very dramatic own, but he doesn't! Instead, he shakes his head before walking calmly towards Izuku, a gentle hand on his back and an offer of a hand to help him back up.)

I saw a new building and came to see it. Wouldn't you?

(His eyebrow quirks a little when he looks at Katsuki, but there's no hint of RUDE!! back. It's just a simple statement...)

[mightdoriya]

At least I can always count on you to push me the hardest, even if I lose.

[Izuku seems...FAR too casual about all of this as he accepts Ren's offered hand (because he's nice) and lets him help him to his feet. He seems to be alright though, just a little tossed around. He's used to this kind of hard treatment when he spars, but especially when it's with Katsuki.]

This building is actually from our home, so it's already familiar to us. Well...mostly.

[Obviously it's...changed, somewhat.]

[comburst]

[ Oh, gross, Ren helped Deku up. Katsuki makes mature disgusted noises off to the side. ]

Tch, it's missing all the best parts!

[forethinking]

Wait, it is? (Now that's interesting. He's totally ignoring Katsuki's Angry Noises though, much more focused on the information.)

What is it, originally?

[mightdoriya]

The Unforeseen Simulation Joint, or U.S.J, is an area that simulates natural disaster sequences and scenarios for heroes in training to work with.

[He looks over into the distance where surely the fires still rage.]

Earthquakes, floods, monsoons, mountaneous terrain...those types of things. Except it looks like most of them have been removed or aren't really the same as we're used to.

[comburst]

The fire isn't even good to train against, it does fuck all.

[ It's just aesthetic. Lame. ]