lucetimods: (Katsu)
Luceti Mods ([personal profile] lucetimods) wrote in [community profile] lucetilogs2014-05-21 11:25 pm

Zompania Draft - Draftees only, days 1-3.5

Who: All Draftees
What: This is your death. Followed by your time-traveling life and desperate bomb hunting.
When: From May 22 to May 20 to early May 23 (days 1-4)
Where: Zompania
Summary: Information post here
Rating: Varies on thread, please mark explicit material.

This post is for the draftee-only portion of the Zompania draft--the day 3 death, time travel to day 1, and then the events until the arrival of the reinforcements. Be sure to use the above info post for any plotting needs you might have. Enjoy!

Please note that there is a specific top-level comment thread for:

All other threading, from day 1 until the reinforcements arrive, should be conducted as normal.

Be sure to tag this post appropriately: [canon] character name
tea_lover64: (Playing a game)

[personal profile] tea_lover64 2014-05-26 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[For good measure he'll send a lightning bolt against the building to add some debris and cover the trail a bit better. He leads her on a bit of a meandering route for a time until they get to a more isolated alley. He breathes deeply for a moment before offering her some water]

Here, drink.
swordprincess: (Wandering)

[personal profile] swordprincess 2014-05-26 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)

[As she recovers from her battle frenzy, her fatigue, hunger, and thirst rapidly catch up to her. She follows the old man with uneven steps. Where are they going? She wants to ask, but the thirst and the stench of death make it hard to speak, or even breathe.]

[She's not sure whether to trust the man, but the water is too good to pass up. She brings her sword to her sheath, taking a moment to steady it before pushing the blade within. She takes the water with both trembling hands and drinks eagerly, with one audible gulp after another. Then suddenly, she stops drinking and hunches over, coughing as the smoke irritates her throat. That's enough water for now, she decides, as she holds it out to the man.]

tea_lover64: (Iroh Talking)

[personal profile] tea_lover64 2014-05-26 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[He was about to say slowly, but apparently she was far too thirsty for that]

A bit of a tip for next time, you should have smaller sips to start off, even if you are quite thirsty.

[He takes his water back]

We have met before you know.
swordprincess: (Melancholy)

[personal profile] swordprincess 2014-05-26 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)

S-Sorry...

[Her voice still sounds hoarse from the thirst and the grime in her throat.]

[She then blinks at him. She doesn't recall meeting him before at all, but that's nothing new. She's hardly recalled anyone she's met on her journey, as chances were, she'd never see them again.]

...We have?

tea_lover64: (Tsungni Horn)

[personal profile] tea_lover64 2014-05-26 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Mmmmm, awhile back now. It was only briefly. When Effie was here.

[He tips a bit of a splash of water himself]

Although, it might be hard to tell now.

[His uniform was looking worse for wear, as was his hair.]

My name is Iroh.
swordprincess: (What)

[personal profile] swordprincess 2014-05-26 10:15 pm (UTC)(link)

Effie...?

[Now that name rings a bell. Karla had basically forgotten Effie until now.]

I'm Karla...

But what happened to Effie? I haven't heard from her in some time.

tea_lover64: (Iroh Buh)

[personal profile] tea_lover64 2014-05-26 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes. She was sent home a few months ago I believe.

[The woman was a bit ditzy, but she seemed genuinely a cheerful and well meaning individual]

Though, I am a bit curious as to why you were by yourself out there. Were you separated from your group?
swordprincess: (Ponder)

[personal profile] swordprincess 2014-05-27 02:28 am (UTC)(link)

[Her face is blank.]

She's...gone? And I never knew? I never got to protect her...

[At least at home, she won't have to worry about all those people whom she had claimed were out to get her.]

[As the question sinks in, Karla averts her gaze, seemingly lost.]

I'm used to being by myself...

[But this is unlike any battle she's ever fought. And her sword's hunger was just too great.]

Edited 2014-05-27 13:02 (UTC)
tea_lover64: (Playing a game)

[personal profile] tea_lover64 2014-05-27 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Do not worry yourself too much on that account. There was nothing anyone could do to change that.

[Iroh smooths his beard out a moment. He made a mental note to give it a good cleaning once this was done with]

There is much that can be accomplished by oneself, yet in these surroundings I would not recommend it.
swordprincess: (Ponder)

[personal profile] swordprincess 2014-05-27 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)

That is true...at least she’s safe now...right?

[At least she hopes Effie was safe, but truthfully, she hasn’t learned much about Panem other than those Games that go on every year.]

[Karla herself isn’t looking much better. Her white gown is stained almost black with ashes and bloodstains, and her long black hair is tangled and frizzed. She glances down at her sword sheath, the urge to swing it picking at her. She then glances outward, where the fighting is taking place. She longs for the adrenaline rush, but knows it would be foolish to rush into battle alone again.]

But...what should we do?

tea_lover64: (Tsungni Horn)

[personal profile] tea_lover64 2014-05-27 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I cannot say for certain, but I hope so.

[He gives a small smile. It was an effort after these past couple of days]

Work together, cover each other's weaknesses. A single arrow can be easily broken, but several bundled together are much harder to break.
swordprincess: (Wandering)

[personal profile] swordprincess 2014-05-27 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
All right...what weakness should I cover?

[She feels like she's had this conversation before with someone else. Of course right now, it seems like something so far in the past.]

[She ponders over the words. Several arrows bundled together are harder to break?]


That's an interesting thought...
tea_lover64: (Playing a game)

[personal profile] tea_lover64 2014-05-27 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
If you are going to be with me for a bit, I would say closer quarters would be best to cover. As you can see, I am unarmed, and this can become problematic.

[Iroh shows his open palms. A weapon might have been helpful, but he generally fought better without them]

Relying upon others can allow you to accomplish more. If we had a bit more time, we may have organized ourselves into smaller units and parties to provide a more balanced dynamic.

swordprincess: (Wandering)

[personal profile] swordprincess 2014-05-27 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Really? You're a mage, right? Or a sage?

[But wait...don't they need tomes? Karla nods weakly as she looks at his palms.]

So...you can keep enemies at a distance, and I can fight the ones that come in close.

[Sounds like a good plan, as far as she's concerned.]
tea_lover64: (Listening with tea!)

Level C conversation!

[personal profile] tea_lover64 2014-05-27 09:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, I am a fire bender, I manipulate the element of fire through martial arts, so I am well versed in close combat as well.

[He takes a sip of his water]

Yes, I think that arrangement will work best for the time being.

swordprincess: (GBA)

[personal profile] swordprincess 2014-05-27 09:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[She manages a pale smile herself.]

That's...interesting. So you don't need tomes or anything?
tea_lover64: (Tsungni Horn)

[personal profile] tea_lover64 2014-05-27 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Not at all. Fire comes from within. A fire bender is strongest in the day, with the sun, but we can also operate well enough at night.

swordprincess: (What)

[personal profile] swordprincess 2014-05-27 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
From within...?

[She looks down, bringing her hands to her chest and torso. Is she on fire inside? Are they literal flames?]
tea_lover64: (Iroh Buh)

[personal profile] tea_lover64 2014-05-27 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[He pauses for a moment]

... I'll explain it to you sometime after the draft is done.
swordprincess: (Ponder)

[personal profile] swordprincess 2014-05-27 10:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[Don't mind her; she's just being an oddball like usual.]

All right...

[She looks around again, looking for any enemies that might be heading their way.]

Should we go back into the fray? Or wait for the enemy to come to us?
tea_lover64: (Iroh Talking)

[personal profile] tea_lover64 2014-05-27 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[He is friends with a few of them]

A quick strike followed by a retreat works best. They have the numbers, so we must make sure to minimize that by keeping them on their toes in multiple places. Essentially we force them to spread themselves thin in an attempt to cover a wider area, making it easier for groups similar to us to engage.

[The Fire Nation despite its strong military prowess had often been outnumbered by the Earth Kingdom, surgical efficient strikes and feints were often used to great effect]
swordprincess: (Wandering)

[personal profile] swordprincess 2014-05-27 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[At least Karla's good with the quick strikes. She often left quickly after her victories, although she hasn't had to conceal herself.]

That sounds good.
tea_lover64: (Listening with tea!)

[personal profile] tea_lover64 2014-05-27 10:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you require a bit of rest before we begin?

[It was best to catch it where you could]
swordprincess: (GBA)

[personal profile] swordprincess 2014-05-27 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[She has to let out a weak laugh at that. It's a miracle she hasn't keeled over yet.]

Yes...that would be nice.
tea_lover64: (Listening with tea!)

End there I suppose?

[personal profile] tea_lover64 2014-05-27 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright, I will keep watch for a bit while you gather your strength.

[He nods]

I suppose. ♥

[personal profile] swordprincess - 2014-05-27 23:28 (UTC) - Expand

Seems a good place as any.

[personal profile] tea_lover64 - 2014-05-27 23:33 (UTC) - Expand