On the 13th of October, the network flickers online and several messages pop up. Outsiders will probably recognize the usernames attached to them.
@ KIJYO
castle in the fog skulls watching us sacrifice help us
@ GOLDILOCKS
wolf kaiju Promises protection Found broken radio
@ BANKERBOY
🦸=❌ 🐺💀🔨=less fog 👹=🦇🐺 🧑🌾=💩! 🏰=☠️! go toget
@ ONESTEPFORWARD
We're okay for now. Careful of purple flowers. -🦆
Some Outsiders might notice these usernames to be Lucy/Kaede, Taryon, Nanami and Malkuth respectively. The messages end there and there will be no way to contact the senders or anyone who has gone missing. While Outsiders in the town will be able to use the network to speak to each other, the reception will be spotty and the messages might be delayed. It might be more efficient to simply meet up in person.
▶ AFTERWORD.
The messages from the kidnapped characters are out! Thank you everyone for participating! Non-kidnapped characters may use this log to have discussions (or do whatever else might be relevant). As previously mentioned, after the 7th, they will not be able to contact any kidnapped characters, and their messages to each other will be spotty or delayed (which can make for funny shenanigans if you prefer). It is probably much easier to organise an in-person meeting, but we will leave it to you to do what you like. The townsfolk convene at the church for their daily prayers and worship at about 12 noon every day. Outsiders may use this time away from the townsfolk to have more private discussions.
We have put this up early to allow people more time to thread in it, but ICly it is going up on the 13th and will lead up to the Kaiju log on the 15th. These messages are also delayed. Whether or not the captives actually are 'okay' is up in the air ...
All tags on this log are worth 2 points and will count towards October AC.
[ This has the mortifying feeling of being caught misbehaving and told off by an exasperated-but-too-patient parent, and he’s starting to feel awful that Lacus thought she had to walk into danger for him (ughhh Athrun telling him that Kira would go ballistic if anything upset Lacus will haunt him forever), so Shinn doesn’t even get to enjoy Lacus telling Godzilla off. He’s looking gloomy and slightly abashed when she starts speaking to him and then —
— are we in a place where we can dismiss somebody's input based on past misjudgements?
He looks up like he’s been slapped, going wide-eyed and open-mouthed, and for a moment he looks like he’s going to protest — but, this is it, the rebuke he kinda thought Dearka would dump on him. He can’t argue against the laundry list of dumb shit he’s done in the past. And at least she didn’t come out and say “Remember that time you almost superlasered an entire country, you moron.”
His mouth sets into a tight frown and he says, flat and unhappy: ]
… yes, ma’am.
[ And for a beat it seems like that might be the end of it but no, wait, he can’t take it it’s too unfair this is one of his core motivationnnnnns. ]
— but they aren’t bothering with any ideas about what to do with the villagers!
[ Any ideas beyond “tell them to scram,” and in Shinn’s book that’s not bothering. He’s back to having real passion and self-righteousness in his voice, with a faint but distinct note of pleading because surely she has to agree that this is shit? At least his tone stays within a proper range of respectfulness. Barely. ]
[ There's a lot of things Godzilla is. Happy to be lectured at by someone far, far younger than him isn't one of those. It's bad enough Dearka and Siffrin did so earlier, especially since they had a good point. Three lectures in one day though? That's too many.
He crosses his arms and lifts the corner of his mouth up in a snarl, stating Lacus down defiantly. ]
It is how Titans are made to learn and remember their place. More oft of late I am reminded that humans are not deserving of that treatment. My thanks for that.
[ Seeing them as equals when for every amazing thing they're capable of there's ten more instances of treachery, cruelity, self-righteous mewling, and short sighted greed? That was a mistake. Outsiders are going to have to earn his trust and respect now, it'll no longer be given out of claw.
Turning his attention to Shinn that snarl turns into a full on growl as he uncrosses his arms and takes a step forward. ]
If it is such concern then you may provide such ideas! A far better use of your time than distracting those of us who search for our packmates with your petulant whining whilst you cringe in a corner, waiting for others to solve all problems to your satisfaction. I have battled actual insects that had more spine than you, Pilot.
[ As soon as Godzilla takes a step forward, Shinn pushes in front of Lacus. He's been pretty blasé about taking hits himself, but at the slightest hint of a threat to her he's all business -- shifting with nearly super-human speed in a lovely trained defensive stance, ready to take a hit or throw it back. (In no particular order, Shinn's thought processes include: she has only used her words and therefore does not deserve violence; notice me taichou; she is ultimately his boss; nagging fear of Athrun kicking him into the moon so hard that his soul leaves his body.) ]
[ Having Shinn push in front of her is the absolute last thing Lacus wants here, but she knows she'd just hurt his feelings by dismissing the protective gesture through reversing their positions yet again - especially not when she can't actually be certain Godzilla wouldn't strike at her as well.
'Not deserving' and 'remember their place' huh... The phrasing reveals the difference between their mindsets clear as day. A place is not something that should be taught, it's something that should be found. 'Learning' through power and authority is nothing but conditioning, not personal growth.
This means that it's going to be difficult to reach Godzilla just through her words right now. Their understanding of the world is too different. Instead she bows her head. ]
I do apologize for the behaviour of my teammate on the network.
[ They're not teammates in LILITH terms but she does not want to call him a 'subordinate' either, so this is the closest approximation of their relationship at home that she wants to give. ]
He was coming from a place of empathy for the people of Seoul, but he went too far and made rash judgements on people who were working their hardest.
[ But then she'll raise her head, and her expression is firm. ]
However, I also know Shinn has been working tirelessly to try and find those of us who are missing. And I know that he will continue to do so, at my side. So I'd ask you to desist from incapacitating him any further. We need all our strength for those we are missing.
[ To his credit Godzilla's eyes stay on the object of his ire the entire time they shuffle positions. Shinn's who he wants to pound into the ground until he learns his place, to him Lacus is little more than a well meaning but entirely misguided bystander. ]
You fight elsewhere, Pilot. We have little need for one like yourself. I am through with you.
[ With a growl of contempt Godzilla proceeds to do what he should've done in the first place. Ignore Shinn. Instead he looks past the boy to give his attention to Lacus, arms crossing, his foot tapping impatiently. All in all he likes the pink furred girl, she's polite, kind, and sensible. But he's getting really tired of pinkettes defending faker pilots who he wants to plant in the dirt. If he had a nickel, two nickels, weird that it's happened twice, etc. etc. ]
Empathy for those that named us "traitors to humanity" over his own pack. Rash is the least of words that can be used for this. Your kind have others applicable, "fool", "childish", "asshole."
[ He has to pause to flick his tongue in and out to rid the taste of that last word. Doesn't matter how many times he's tried now, cursing just tastes wrong to him. ]
I will cease my lesson if he gives apology to those he has insulted, that is my requirement. If he refuses then I shall continue. We will be capable to make do with one less human in our ranks, I am certain. There are plenty others whom hold the worth of two of this whelp.
Edited (hi sorry cat sent the tag early o7) 2024-10-14 03:11 (UTC)
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— are we in a place where we can dismiss somebody's input based on past misjudgements?
He looks up like he’s been slapped, going wide-eyed and open-mouthed, and for a moment he looks like he’s going to protest — but, this is it, the rebuke he kinda thought Dearka would dump on him. He can’t argue against the laundry list of dumb shit he’s done in the past. And at least she didn’t come out and say “Remember that time you almost superlasered an entire country, you moron.”
His mouth sets into a tight frown and he says, flat and unhappy: ]
… yes, ma’am.
[ And for a beat it seems like that might be the end of it but no, wait, he can’t take it it’s too unfair this is one of his core motivationnnnnns. ]
— but they aren’t bothering with any ideas about what to do with the villagers!
[ Any ideas beyond “tell them to scram,” and in Shinn’s book that’s not bothering. He’s back to having real passion and self-righteousness in his voice, with a faint but distinct note of pleading because surely she has to agree that this is shit? At least his tone stays within a proper range of respectfulness. Barely. ]
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He crosses his arms and lifts the corner of his mouth up in a snarl, stating Lacus down defiantly. ]
It is how Titans are made to learn and remember their place. More oft of late I am reminded that humans are not deserving of that treatment. My thanks for that.
[ Seeing them as equals when for every amazing thing they're capable of there's ten more instances of treachery, cruelity, self-righteous mewling, and short sighted greed? That was a mistake. Outsiders are going to have to earn his trust and respect now, it'll no longer be given out of claw.
Turning his attention to Shinn that snarl turns into a full on growl as he uncrosses his arms and takes a step forward. ]
If it is such concern then you may provide such ideas! A far better use of your time than distracting those of us who search for our packmates with your petulant whining whilst you cringe in a corner, waiting for others to solve all problems to your satisfaction. I have battled actual insects that had more spine than you, Pilot.
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Then go fight somewhere else!
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'Not deserving' and 'remember their place' huh... The phrasing reveals the difference between their mindsets clear as day. A place is not something that should be taught, it's something that should be found. 'Learning' through power and authority is nothing but conditioning, not personal growth.
This means that it's going to be difficult to reach Godzilla just through her words right now. Their understanding of the world is too different. Instead she bows her head. ]
I do apologize for the behaviour of my teammate on the network.
[ They're not teammates in LILITH terms but she does not want to call him a 'subordinate' either, so this is the closest approximation of their relationship at home that she wants to give. ]
He was coming from a place of empathy for the people of Seoul, but he went too far and made rash judgements on people who were working their hardest.
[ But then she'll raise her head, and her expression is firm. ]
However, I also know Shinn has been working tirelessly to try and find those of us who are missing. And I know that he will continue to do so, at my side. So I'd ask you to desist from incapacitating him any further. We need all our strength for those we are missing.
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You fight elsewhere, Pilot. We have little need for one like yourself. I am through with you.
[ With a growl of contempt Godzilla proceeds to do what he should've done in the first place. Ignore Shinn. Instead he looks past the boy to give his attention to Lacus, arms crossing, his foot tapping impatiently. All in all he likes the pink furred girl, she's polite, kind, and sensible. But he's getting really tired of pinkettes defending faker pilots who he wants to plant in the dirt. If he had a nickel, two nickels, weird that it's happened twice, etc. etc. ]
Empathy for those that named us "traitors to humanity" over his own pack. Rash is the least of words that can be used for this. Your kind have others applicable, "fool", "childish", "asshole."
[ He has to pause to flick his tongue in and out to rid the taste of that last word. Doesn't matter how many times he's tried now, cursing just tastes wrong to him. ]
I will cease my lesson if he gives apology to those he has insulted, that is my requirement. If he refuses then I shall continue. We will be capable to make do with one less human in our ranks, I am certain. There are plenty others whom hold the worth of two of this whelp.