HOW DOES A RAGTAG VOLUNTEER ARMY IN NEED OF A SHOWER...

[maskormods]

WHO: Kidnapped imPorts and their rescuers!
WHERE: A submarine off the coast of Antarctica.
WHEN: January 29th.
WHAT: Kidnapped imPorts have their powers turned on as LACKEY is rendered defunct, and take control of their own fate! In the meantime, their rescue crew is hot on their tail, ready to free them from their underwater prison.
WARNINGS: Mentions of gore and cannibalism; probable violence and death. Please let us know if this needs to be changed! Got any questions? Ask them HERE!



It is January 29th, DAY NINE of the imPorts' kidnappings. Conditions remain mostly the same, but it would not be any surprise if it were to seem worse to the kidnapped imPorts, particularly if their spirits have begun to flag. Their accommodations are just as cramped as they started out as, and without any access to outside life or common luxuries, being stir crazy is the least of their worries. Any food that was not shoved through the slot on the door has been left out in the heat of their bodies to rot, and their washroom circumstances certainly haven't improved over the week.

And to make matters worse, there has been a cannibal -- one or more -- within their midst. Some kidnapped imPorts may have noticed body parts being unceremoniously shoved through the food slot, only to be devoured by Ken Kaneki. Needless to say, these aren't circumstances that anyone wishes to prolong.

Luckily for the imPorts, they'll notice something odd. LACKEY's voice, no matter who it was talking to, will suddenly begin to sputter unnaturally to a halt... and in a sudden surge, each and every imPort will find their powers returning. Just beyond their door are 45 guards inside of the submarine they are trapped in, but with over fifty powered imPorts more than capable of simply ripping the door off of its frames, it's a much less daunting prospect. What will you do from here? Will you kill them, or will you attempt to salvage their lives, though they made no attempts to salvage yours?

Regardless of your actions, help is on the way! The intrepid RESCUERS are en route to the imPorts' location, and not long after their powers have been turned on, they will be reunited, taken care of, and will finally see the sun once more.

Remember, you may play out out all stages of the direct rescue process in this log, including before and after freedom has been achieved!

Once the imPorts have been brought back to the Antarctic Base, they will be instructed to wait for American planes stocked with medical professionals to touch down on Antarctic soil. ImPorts' wounds will be tended to, and they will be flown directly back to their homes, where they will be given further medical care as needed. If they are in possession - or are friends with those in possession of - teleportation or transportation powers, they are free to make their own way home as well! The planes are simply there out of consideration for everyone who will need a more traditional way home.

Comments

[rassera]

[He follows Riku's gaze, looking up at the ceiling soon after.]

...


You think Maya's doing okay up there?

[resipiscent]

Yeah, I do. She's working really hard with her sword training. And she's tough to begin with.

[Besides, she's not alone. Wild Tiger's up there, and a bunch of other people, some of whom he knows and some he doesn't.]

Message her, if you're worried.

[rassera]

It’s just...the fires in Heropa. That’s where she--[He cuts himself off, shaking his head.] No, you’re right. She’s got this.

[Although that won’t stop him from pulling out his phone to send her a text anyway.]

How much trouble could she get into, anyway?

[resipiscent]

I know.

[The fires in Heropa were the reason Riku invited her to come and train, to be honest. It probably would have come to him as an idea eventually, but that was what kickstarted it.]

Um, if she's anything like you and I, then probably a lot. But I think she can handle it.

[rassera]

[Things that are not helpful, Riku: That. Kaneda KNOWS what trouble he gets into, he doesn't need that compared to Maya of all people--queen of getting into trouble.]

...






She's not answering.

[resipiscent]

[Riku turns his head in Kaneda's direction, squinting a little.]

Isn't that because you texted her? Give her a call.

[rassera]

...

[Well, it's worth a shot. Hitting the call button, he holds it to his ear, head tilting back and forth as he waits.


...and waits.]

[resipiscent]

[From here he can hear if Maya picks up, so he's quiet, curious.]

[rassera]

[Eventually, his face falls.]

Not answering.

[resipiscent]

Let's go find her, then.

[rassera]

She'll be fine.

[It's more like he's telling himself that, though. Instead of Riku.]

[resipiscent]

Yeah, she will.

[He's sitting up now, though, looking uncertain.]

You want to stay here?

[rassera]

The moment we hit the surface...

[And he gets up, going back to pacing around the room.

What was TAKING so long? Why wasn't Maya answering?]

[resipiscent]

Yeah.

[Riku watches, eyes somewhere on the floor at Kaneda's feet rather than him himself. He's not really the best person for this -- Sora's better at it than he is, being optimistic. But, realistically, there are about a hundred reasons not to pick up a phone besides being in trouble that he can think of. He's not going to go on about them, though. That's just annoying, because there are about a hundred ways to be in trouble.]

... You're going to wear a hole in the floor.

[rassera]

[Kaneda stops once more, Riku's voice penetrating where anyone else's words can't. Eyes cast down, one hand reaching to grip a rung on that ladder as he leans against it. It's defeat, in a way--there's nothing he can do to make the sub go any faster. But...


There was another reason. He wants to be the first one up top.]

We both know she's got this. Right?

[resipiscent]

[He nods, then stands after a moment, moving to join him. He stands at the wall beside the ladder, a sentinel more than a leader. Riku leans his temple against the metal, eyes closing. He won't be able to sleep until a long time from now, but he's tired.]

She does.

[One eye cracks back open. He's got a little smile on his face.]

She'll be mad you don't have faith in her.

[rassera]

[Gooood morning Antarctica, Kaneda's head perks up faster than a groundhog on February 2nd.

Unfortunately, he's got it right underneath one of those ladder rungs, and his head bonks against it]

Shit!! Ow..owowow...

I have faith in her!

[resipiscent]

[Riku's eyes both open, startled. He's still smiling, but at least it's a little apologetic.]

I know. Hold still.

[He opens his hand, casting Cure. He doesn't have all that much energy for this, but he can make it stop hurting, anyway.]

Sorry.

[rassera]

[And just as quickly as it came, the pain subsides, thanks to Cure.]

It's fine...

[The smile proving it.]

Guess my luck ran out after all that.

[resipiscent]

Well, I'm not surprised. Spent it all on dodging bullets, didn't you?

[Spell cast, he settles on the floor, against the wall. Somehow it's just easier right now.]

That was cool, by the way.

[rassera]

[Kaneda's quick to join him, finding that pacing is doing nothing productive, and because it keeps Riku company.

For once, he'll put his own energy levels on the backburner.]

Thanks. Just dumb luck, though.

i had this tag written literally six hours ago and i forgot to submit it

[resipiscent]

[It's really not. All it seems to be doing for Kaneda is just keeping him anxious, honestly. So when he sinks down to sit too, Riku's sort of relieved.]

Mm. Guess so, huh...?

[Riku, on the other hand, doesn't really need to dodge, but he needs to be able to anticipate a shot if he's going to stay where he is. So it's not nearly as useful as 'happening to be in the right spot right when someone shoots at you'.]

When we get back, I told Bull I'd bring him a pizza. So we should do that.

[rassera]

...


You know, he'll probably eat anything we put on it. How wild do you think we should go?

[Good job, Riku. The best way to distract him is with food.]

[resipiscent]

Pff.

[He should have seen that coming.]

Probably as wild as possible. Cookie dough or something. [He cringes after a second.] ... That sounds awful.

[rassera]

[You should’ve known this was going to happen, Riku. The moment you mention food, this kid’s there. Doesn’t help that the boy’s on his last growth spurt--you have to deal with his hunger in full force now. Add approximately three days surviving on nothing but chocolate and granola bars and you’ve got one hungry shounen protag.]

...Can they do that?

[Kaneda no.]