TERRACE Draft - Day 1

[lucetimods]

Who: All Draftees
What: Arrival at TERRACE
When: The first day, from 8AM to the wee hours of the night
Where: TERRACE!
Summary: Information post here
Rating: Varies on thread, please mark explicit material.

This post covers the first day, before the attack. Remember, characters here are not expecting an attack and are under the impression they will be going to Region 1 to fight. During this day, draftees will be restricted to T6 and T7 and not permitted access to other areas.

Be sure to tag this post appropriately: [canon] character name

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[wildbluevagner]

[Kurt can be found around the area throughout the day, checking out the various areas. He left the image inducer at home and has his X-Men uniform on. After all, it mattered little what others thought of his appearance when he was going to war.

Kurt does have some fun practicing his teleporting around throughout the day - outside of the power cap of Luceti, he just feels so much freer now. Hope he doesn't interrupt something while being so enthusiastic.

He spends some time pigging out at the mess hall. He's quick to greet others with a friendly smile; but if one spots him before he notices them, they may catch him in a moment of worry or pensiveness. And he spends all too long in the shower, just thinking. But his boldness does have bounds; he still wears his boxer shorts in the public shower, after all.]

[calmbeforethe]

[After a week in the jungle, the showers were a god(dess)-send. Her rain clouds could only do so much, after all. There were, of course, other important things to attend to - she and Logan had seen Kurt, Mia and Rogue's names included in the list. But, she reasoned, she would not be very useful if she did not take care of herself, first. As soon as she was refreshed from a decent shower, she would need to go looking for them.

When she gets there, Ororo does spare a moment to raise an eyebrow at the lack of privacy, but ultimately the urge to get all clean overrides other thought. She strips down to her underwear and steps into the room. She had no nudity taboo and had considered stripping down to nothing, but. She wasn't about to give everyone a free show.]

[wildbluevagner]

[And there's Kurt, nervously humming to himself under one particular shower, his tail sticking out from his oversized blue boxers.

He nervously turns as he hears someone approach. And once he sees her, he pretty much... freezes in place, his mouth starting to gape.]

S-Storm!

[calmbeforethe]

Ah, Kurt. [She gives him a friendly smile - one that turns a little sheepish because, well.] Hello. This wasn't quite how I wanted to run into you.

[wildbluevagner]

Trust me - it's not on my list of ways I'd prefer to meet you either! [He gulps and forces his gaze to stay on her face. Really, it would be beneficial to just bamf out, but that wasn't the way to leave Storm after she was gone on the mission for so long. ...And he knows that his luck will bamf him into a situation of potentially equal or greater awkwardness. Example, he had no idea where Rogue was right now.]

But, uh, either way... it's good to see you're well!

[Very, very well - he quickly catches his eyes from starting to look down.]

[calmbeforethe]

It is good to see you, too. [A brief pause while she looks around the area. She just wanted a shower, really... Well, at least she can get right down to business.] Logan and I saw the list of names. You came with Rogue, and Mia? Are they around here, as well?

[wildbluevagner]

[To defeat the Huns.]

Yeah, they are. [He said with some slight dejection. Then followed up nervously.] Well, I mean, not here here! [He looked around nervously, hoping that this wasn't summoning either of their presence. Then he looked back to Storm in relief... and snapped his gaze back up to her face.]

I mean... another here. In here. But not... here!

[calmbeforethe]

Ah. Yes, of course. I'm sure they're both busy elsewhere. [His snappy movements don't escape her, so she gives him a bit of a sympathetic smile.] I meant to go looking for you as soon as I finished here, actually. It has been a long week.

[wildbluevagner]

[For the moment, he manages to let concern override that feeling of pure awkwardness.]

Is everything alright?

[wise_maiden]

[Kurt does catch her eye - she remembers clearly what his ability is, and of course his practice doesn't go unnoticed.

She flags him down during a time he pops in reasonably close to her location.]

Hello, Kurt. I have a favor to ask of you. ... If you don't mind.

[wildbluevagner]

[He gives a meek grin as he approaches her.]

Oh - hey Raine! Sure I don't mind, what's up?

[wise_maiden]

I couldn't help but be aware of one of your particular talents. I was wondering if needed, if you could help me move between locations. I'm a healer, so if I had a way to get quickly to those who might need assistance, it would be appreciated.

[A pause-] Although I don't know if you need to be familiar with the terrain in order to do that... and honestly, you may already have other plans for the battle.

[wildbluevagner]

I kind of have to in order to do it best. [That's one thing that makes him nervous.It has seemed reassuring to consider how easily he could teleport himself and others to safety. But he knew that doing it in such an unfamiliar environment could compromise him, a lot.] And my limit's two miles.

But I can still try. The closest thing I have to a plan so far, is just me and my teammates watch each other's backs. [It being his first draft, he felt he'd be most comfortable around the people he knew, especially since he's fought alongside them before. Still, he wouldn't turn down a chance like this to help others.] I still want to do what I can to help.

[wise_maiden]

Two miles... that's good to keep in mind. Although with the possibility of Shifters around, you don't want to get caught anywhere. I've included small radios in the emergency packs, just in case something does come up.

[wildbluevagner]

Right... the Shifters. [He says with a slight fear.] They could be a problem.

But, uh... radios, huh? Those could be handy.

[wise_maiden]

You don't want to run across any of them, believe me. [She shakes her head.] In any case, have you picked one up yet? They have supplies for injuries in them as well.

[wildbluevagner]

To think I didn't pack anything special for them. [All he'd have is his nimble agility - maybe it could help him to escape, but it would be a big risk if he had to save someone else.] But don't worry, Raine - I got a pack right here! [He holds it up with an eager grin.] I just... haven't really looked inside yet.

There are not enough awkward shower scenes in this game

[complicatedliar]

[Loki has noticed that mortals are very weird about nudity. He can only assume they have something of which to be ashamed.

Why would anyone wear shorts in the shower? He recognizes Kurt from before. Well... who knows. The way the young man is staring off into space is a bit odd to.]

Something the matter?

the quota must be met

[wildbluevagner]

[Kurt barely registers the voice as he turns to face whoever's speaking, somewhat lazily.]

No, uh, nothing to worry abou-

[And freeze, as he realizes what he's looking at.

Loki. Why can't you live up to your name and be more... low key... about yourself?]

H-hi.

Kurt, my face is up here.

[complicatedliar]

[Eyebrows go up.]

Good day, Kurt. I trust everything is well?

[He takes the shower head next to Kurt's because hey, they're going to chat.]

[wildbluevagner]

[Yes, Kurt makes sure to force his look on Loki's face, fighting horrible curiosity. Oh god he's showering next to him. He gives a nervous laugh.]

Um - yeah. Perfectly well! Everything's where it should be! [Oh god what am I saying.]

[complicatedliar]

[Such an innocent look from Loki. But inside, he's smirking. You know it.]

I should hope so. And in good shape?

[wildbluevagner]

Well, I mean, of course you ar - but, no! That's not what I meant. I meant, for me. I'm in - I'm fine! [He gestures with his hands while his tail scrubs a bar of soap across his shoulder.]

[complicatedliar]

What is that mortal expression... ship shape? Only I should think certain things ought not to be shaped like ships, yes?

[He smiles.]

I am glad to hear you are in the precise shape you ought to be. Is this often a problem?

[wildbluevagner]

N-no. Not really! I... like my shape? [He doesn't even know where this conversation is going.]

What about... How are you doing?