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MEADOWLARK MODS ([personal profile] larkers) wrote in [community profile] meadowlarklogs2020-02-08 01:58 pm

EVENT #008 AFTERMATH LOG

WHO: The Displaced!
WHERE: Lots of places—potentially? Mostly New Amsterdam as the focus.
WHEN: March 4, 2512
WHAT: Unlocking of the gates and the game's fast travel network.
NOTES OR WARNINGS: Uninvited visions.

> EVENT #008 AFTERMATH LOG

The vision itself is almost instantaneous once the last of the four gates activates, hitting the Displaced no matter where they are. It doesn't matter where that individual Displaced is: if they're in New Amsterdam, at one of the gates, or sleeping, they'll see the same vision. A flash of seven colors (red, blue, black, gold, orange, red, and white) followed by an image of a nomadic people heading up a long, stone bridge that appears to be naturally occurring. At the end of the bridge is an open, lit-up triangle that acts as a gateway, inviting them inside. Then there is another flash, followed by the nomads walking through the gate and ending up in a different, new location. And then another.

Any understanding of this vision isn't immediate. The answers won't be apparent until later, when there is an innate understanding of what they've learned and what they've unlocked for themselves. The world has opened up to the Displaced, and in some ways, it's there for them to access and even take for themselves if they so choose.

After the vision ends, any of the Displaced located at the four ruins will immediately begin to glow in all blue before they fade out of view and find themselves crammed into a new location. The relocation is immediate, and if anyone checks a map via their neural implant to see where they are geolocation wise, they'll be able to tell that they're underneath New Amsterdam. For anyone who's been in the underground cave system of New Amsterdam, they may think their surroundings are familiar, if not the same. After all, this area has been locked away for a very long time.

One more thing is apparent: they've landed on another form of gate that needs to be unlocked. After the numerous trials and puzzles the Displaced have faced, what's one more?

◉ The puzzle to solve is right beneath the feet of the Displaced on a bronze-colored mechanism. At the center of the mechanism are multiple overlapping triangles, and on the outside, there are five separated triangles that sit individually.

◉ Solving the puzzle involves connecting a daisychain of Displaced and having five key focal points step on the triangles at once.

◉ Once the puzzle unlocks, there will be another understanding: that what they saw in the vision belongs to them. Any of the Displaced outside of the caves will know what it means.

◉ With that work done, it's time to explore. The underground cave system of New Amsterdam is half-inhabited by the sprawling megacity, and half-uninhabited and untouched. This part of the cave system was locked away for centuries, and just like the other ruins, there are some relics and lost items from the past. The eras vary: some are early medieval burial sites with items like brittle, forgotten swords and shields, while others are crosses and manuscripts that refer to this location as the center of the Holy Roman Empire.

◉ The manuscripts are a mix of imagery from Catholicism and the same, omnipresent geometric imagery.

◉ The way out of the cave system involves touching a hand to a handprint alongside what appears to be a door. This print will only appear to the Displaced, so they will be able to move in and away from this location largely unobserved.

> ON THE JOB FROM 9 TO 5

Now that the gates trip is done and the Displaced have new answers—if potentially unhelpful ones, depending on their perspective—it's time to return to their lives. Surprisingly, New Amsterdam has no festivals going on, as if it's time to now be hungover from a February that involved nonstop partying. The city has been cleaned up and everyone's returning to their jobs as if the city around them is not in a constant state of revelry.

◉ Ah, it's time to return to work! No one is required to lose their jobs, but it might take a bit of groveling for the Displaced to return to where they were working before. (With the exception of the Red Wings bar. Poor Mister Doctor Stephen Strange.) El will have sent along any excuses to any bosses who might need an explanation. Ze's used to this gig by now.

◉ What about those cities left behind? No one planned on abandoning those gates at that exact moment. They will remain open to the Displaced. Anyone who had a hotel room in New Oslo or even kept stuff stored at New Beijing will find that they can just teleport back via this new fast travel system.

◉ Though for anyone who's been dealing with tampered food, maybe it's time to go take a break. You know where's a good place to do it? The Displaced-run Red Wings bar. Ah, poor Mister Doctor Strange, at least the people coming in out of nowhere are all Displaced looking for proper food and a drink. It's time to mingle, share notes, and see what's what. Might as well get to seeing where there's overlap—and what to do next.

◉ Or it's time to explore! The world is finally open and available to one and all. Well, to one Displaced and all.

The information on these gates and what they do won't immediately be available to El and Gaby. It's up to the Displaced if they decide to share with their NPC friends. (Of course, if it's mentioned via the Morningstar network, then they'll know!)

> FINAL OOC NOTES

This is meant primarily as a laid back, return to life log for the Displaced after their exciting trips around the world (and trips-to-be, most likely). Any questions about the aftermath should be directed to our aftermath questions thread!

Our CR meme will be posted on February 14th (Happy Valentine's Day!), and our arrival log for all newbies will be going up on February 15th.

Thanks again for making this a great event!

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Ginia | OTA

[personal profile] unlucky7 2020-02-09 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
Exploring
[After a few days of dealing with the unstable ground in the Great Pyramids, Ginia is still on the lookout for symbolic imagery leading to traps, unstable floors, and hybrid animals with gold eyes. She's quick to lower the machete in her hands around people, or otherwise put it away when she's looking through rooms.

She's studying some ancient armor and swords before she waves to get the attention of the person next to her, asking through sign:]


How hard do you think it was moving around in armor like this?

[There's a curious and eager look in her eyes.]

Back to Work
[There's something strange about going back to work after a few days of exploring ruins and seeing a new slice of the world. Most people would recognize it as the down period of returning to work after a vacation, but never having had a vacation in her life, the mixed sense of restlessness, depression, and lethargy hits Ginia hard. Still, she promised working a double shift at Red Wings, so there Ginia is.

She's primarily security, but it's not uncommon to see her running the register or helping clean or even serving food and drinks. Ginia focuses and does her job, but in the moments of downtime, she gravitates toward any other Displaced that aren't busy at the moment and waves to get their attention before signing.]


What's your take on everything?

Wildcard
[Hit me with any ideas you have! Ginia is happy to go to New Oslo as she didn't get a chance to look at it prior, and has a personal interest in New Tokyo and New Honolulu, but will go anywhere. Contact me at [plurk.com profile] cordially or Catamari#6352 on Discord if you want to plot more!]
interminably: did you make this (⚜️ l a drink before dying)

Klaus Mikaelson — OTA

[personal profile] interminably 2020-02-09 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
Yawn and Stretch and Try to Come to Life — Pre-Unlocking

( This is unlike any time Klaus has appeared anywhere else before. It's not astral projection and it's not waking up after a nondescript amount of time, drugged and compliant. It's worse. He somehow knows the secrets to the ruins he's found himself in, but also knows that something is very different. He is acutely aware of everyone else around him, and his daughter, which is his first priority.

After comparing notes with Caroline and Hope, he knows that activating these gates affected them adversely.

He plays the new revelation close to the vest as he makes sense of their new surroundings. He's particularly attentive of the floor beneath them. He crouches down, placing his hand on one of the triangles. He can be found tracing steps over to another triangle and another. There seem to be five and more than five of them here at this moment. He thought four was a number that mattered, but now it seems that it's five. He stands in one place very intently, trying to figure it out.
)

They Use Your Mind and They Never Give You Credit — Post-Unlocking

( Klaus takes the time to explore their surroundings. Now that his path is cleared, of course he remains down underneath the city. His hand resting around the hilt of an abandoned sword as he wonders if obtaining one might aid him in fighting better, and it occurs to him he may have to properly train. He flashes back to a brutal fighting session between Mikael and he and he lets go as if the sword burns him.

He does pocket a few scrolls he finds and a particularly ornate cross. It is interesting that they left behind Buddhist influences and have stumbled upon Judeo-Christian influences.

He can be found reading one manuscript, a few others peeking out of his knapsack at his feet. He finds that carrying it with him has become more arduous. His strength is not nearly where it needs to be and his legs seem to be tired. As does he.

Some might find him climbing his way back to the surface, the hike taking its' toll. They might notice he doesn't look as confident as he usually does. His steps are more labored as he pushes his body harder.
)

What A Way to Fake a Living

( Kovacs doesn't seem to be in the city any longer. In fact everyone in the art circles seem to think there's a conspiracy in his disappearance.

Klaus does find himself at the higher society parties and events trying to win more influence by citing his friendship with fake Banksy himself. He saw him as a sort of mentor-like figure. And he's very disappointed in his disappearance which could be the work of somebody nefarious. He leans on his dramatics and keeps the crowd riveted.

Any other members of the Displaced who may have been invited (or crashed) can see he's captured one circle or another in his tales of art collecting and his adventures with his friend. They may also see that he frequently denies a free drink, preferring to nurse one glass at a time as his tolerance is not what it used to be.

His goal: to win his own influence and gain art favor. Is there perhaps a scenario where Kovacs came through. Klaus doesn't have a road map to what he may have facilitated which only drives Klaus more.
)

Barely Getting By, It's All Takin' And No Giving — Red Wings

A. One Sheet to the Wind — ( Klaus finds himself here more often, almost every night. At first because most of his closer confidants either work there or frequent there, but also because he finds he doesn't prefer to drink alone in his brother's apartment. He still can't call it his apartment even though it's properly in his name thanks to El - and Hope's money.

This Klaus is pleasant enough, happy to pass the time or muse about their trips. He compares notes between expeditions and even discusses their newfound fast traveling group ability. This is Klaus at his most contemplative. He'll even buy you a drink, just for listening. Why isn't now the time to get down to the nitty gritty. What is going on?
)

One more. ( Before adding. ) On second thought, leave the bottle. Please.

B. Two Sheets to the Wind — ( He finds it fun to study people, to psychoanalyze whomever sits next to him and it turns into a drinking game. He clutches a shot glass in hand - and the bottle he's asked for - and says something properly invasive about whom he's interacting with. He may be less powerful and neutered as a wolf, but he still has his intelligence. He can still outwit anyone.

It's possible he's said something using zero tact, without worrying about consequences. Or, he's baiting you. Either way, it's not clear if he's trying to or if it's just happening.
)

C. Three Sheets to the Wind — Locked to Ren & Tim ( It always gets to this point, whichever bartender is on shift inevitably cuts him off. He can't compel himself another bottle, or justify drinking anymore without drawing yet more attention to himself, something he usually encourages. Except, he is over a thousand years old and he is pretty sure a teenager is cutting him off. )

Are you of drinking age?
Edited 2020-02-09 02:53 (UTC)
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marcos diaz ( ota )

[personal profile] heliophilous 2020-02-09 02:36 pm (UTC)(link)
▶ 01. RETURN

( for once, marcos doesn't lose his job after coming back from one of new amsterdam's unscheduled trips. he's glad for that since he's kind of gotten himself comfortable where he is.

before he'd gotten unceremoniously kidnapped, he'd gone to giles bell and signed himself up for drug trials that were studying the rage virus. after everything with caroline and what that virus had done to her, he had even more of a reason to do so.

he hadn't really felt any of the indicated side effects while on the trip but now that he was back and taken a second round, he was starting to notice a few things. one, he hasn't been sleeping very well at all. a few hours here and there but otherwise, he spends the nights up and around, walking and reading or just sitting.

but the late nights and lack of sleep are starting to show as he's found himself a cafe and there's a coffee in front of him, fingers wrapped around it but marcos himself has his chin in his hands and his eyes closed.

later, when he's plied himself with caffeine, he can be found in the city, in the red light district, speaking quietly with a few of his contacts there and passing out some money that he's earned that he won't use. a few of them comment on how he looks but he plays it off and says he's fine.

because he is. )


▶ 02. WILDCARD

( feel free to throw other things at me. i'm at [plurk.com profile] spoonishly for plotting. )
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illya kuryakin ( ota )

[personal profile] kgbs 2020-02-09 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
▶ 01. AROUND

( illya had not been taken anywhere by this city's whims but he'd certainly noticed something was awry. there was little he could do about it while he'd been making sure daisy recovered but it was obvious when people returned.

the fighting rings were a little more crowded and illya finds himself having to wait to fight while other matches went on. he doesn't necessarily mind because it means he has time to sit back and watch what might be his competition.

later on that night, you might find him well dressed and walking away from one of the petrov gambling establishments. his knuckles are a bit bruised and his suit disheveled but it's been a good night. sometimes, when someone wanted to cause trouble, illya got to do more than just stand there and be intimidating. sometimes, he got to show off why he was hired.

overall, it had not been a bad night. )


▶ 02. WILDCARD

( feel free to throw anything else at me. i'm at [plurk.com profile] spoonisly for plotting. )
inherited: (i! am! SUPER RIKU!)

riku • ota

[personal profile] inherited 2020-02-10 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
i. back to the daily grind

[Once Riku arrives in the cave, he'll check in with anyone he knows. Rio meant making new connections and working with new people, but he missed his friends and worried about them in the process. Now that they've returned, it's time to see how everyone made out. The good news is that he doesn't look like he had too bad of a time in Rio—except for where he's now underneath a city that's cold, and he hasn't had any of his warmer wear since it got left outside of a shop in New Beijing.

After that, it's back to a lot of things.

Going back to work at the police force? Yep, he's getting right to it. If anyone's looking to start training, he's getting back to it. Riku's a long way off from being an officer of the law himself, but he's thought of highly around the precinct … when he's not accidentally rude to his instructors (which can happen from time to time).

Since he lost his winter jacket, he'll also need to go out and buy a new one. Anyone can see him shopping for one while wearing multiple sweatshirts to stay warm. He's cold! It doesn't help that his primary outfit to wear involves a long pair of shorts.

Otherwise—he'll focus on getting a routine down. Jogging in the mornings. Stopping at Sora's restaurant at least once a week to have a meal there. But when he's not working the routine, he'll be somewhere else.]


ii. seeing the outside world

[The literal somewhere else is around the world. Eager to experience this new worldhopping mechanism, Riku will use a lot of his freetime to visit other cities. Anyone else who's heading down to try it out will likely run into him along the way, as he'll be down there a lot.

Even though the more toxic version of his wanderlust has all but faded, he's still a kid who's eager to see a lot more of this giant world.

He's happy to bring someone along for the exploratory ride! Riku's down to share his experience.]
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Kal-El | Red Wings bar OTA

[personal profile] ibelieveintruth 2020-02-13 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
OTA

In the wake of that mess, and that glorious resolution, Kal returned to his place, got a very long shower, and then headed for Red Wings, a box of carefully held artifacts in his arms.

He set them on a table, ordered food and drinks, then lifted the box and went hunting for a few people.

He can be found there at that table, though, for days, off and on, using the net to search for answers, talking to others who are interested in the subject of the artifacts and gates, and checking with some of the smartest people he knows.

***

Diana
Seeking out one he knew would be there, Kal tracked down Diana with the box of items.

"Got some new items for you, Diana. Got any ideas on secrets and ancient mysteries?" His grin was fond, and welcoming, as he spotted her. She was, and always would be, someone he would trust.

He's sporting a t-shirt, shorts, and sandals as he speaks, walking up to her table with a grin.

***

Cassandra

At the bar, sometimes he sits as he takes notes on what he finds on the network, and ideas on what he can do and try next. Making journeys down to the gates and to other places, and back to the city an the bar once more, he can be found there to take notes once more.

And is always welcoming of friendly faces. With some, he talks, and with others, he talks.

Cassandra. Its good to see you again.

***

Quentin

After the craziness, he wants to check in on another new friend, and so he can be found reaching out to, and inviting, Quentin to meet him and talk to him of ideas.

"Quentin, if you get this, reach out, or come meet me at the Rest Wings. Its got good drinks, and a lot of us are here.
dunhaming: (no we drank all the jaeger)

closed to nill;

[personal profile] dunhaming 2020-02-13 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ Even though she cooks most of the time, it's good to get out every now and then. Olivia heads down to the Displaced's bar for dinner, people watching and enjoying not having to do her own dishes. On the way to the bathroom she spots Nill in the kitchen and decides to loiter after her meal is finished in order to check how the girl is doing.

When Nill is on break or finished work she'll find Olivia nearby, waiting with a smile on her face. ]


Hey. I noticed you back there and wanted to see how you're doing.
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Jon Snow ✥ All Over The Place! ✥ OTA

[personal profile] northerndragon 2020-02-14 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[If you would like me to write anything more specific for you or have any questions, hit me up on Discord -- I'm in game chat -- or at [plurk.com profile] detectivefiction.]
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clarke griffin ( closed to quentin coldwater )

[personal profile] strove 2020-02-18 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[Clarke will be sitting at the bar in Equinox whenever Quentin walks in. It's obvious from the rapport that she has with the bartender that she's a bit of a regular here. She doesn't come alone most of the time, having built a group of friends among her fellow PRESERVE volunteers. Of course, that friendship is built on a lie, so there is a level of distance between her and them.

Equinox isn't built to house many people. There are a few booths, a strip of flood leading into the back hallway where the restrooms are, and the bar itself that exists on the opposite wall. The owner works there almost all the time, keeping it open around the clock and offering a simple breakfast in the morning. Recently, they've been serving a lot of egg dishes with spinach since their spinach garden has overgrown with all the weird green growth throughout New Amsterdam.

The front of the establishment is covered by a black and white overhang, inviting people inside.

She has a beer in front of her, but she hasn't taken many sips from it.]