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compnetwork2012-12-08 02:23 pm
forceofnature) wrote in compnetwork2012-12-08 02:23 pm
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[pseudo-voice... or is it???]
Attention, peons!
[Viridi's voice echoes once again with its usual Message From the Divine manner. Nothing out of the ordinary here.]
...OK, look, I'm not going to pretend I like you humans any more than I did before, but for what it's worth, I guess you're not all completely horrible. I mean, you're still active participants in a culture that exploits nature, hastens the death of the planet, and imprisons livestock in horrifying conditions, but I'll give you a step up to 'Mostly Horrible' since it seems like some of you actually care about restoring this planet.
[This can be interpreted as a major concession for Viridi. ...Some form of concession, anyway.]
Anyway. I've talked about that stuff so much even I'm tired of hearing it. Let's move on to the real topic. Take a look at this.
[The COMPS will automatically activate their video feed as what appears to be a prerecorded message begins to play. It displays Mt. Utsugi in Gemini District - and the time stamp in the bottom corner displays 23:59:45. Those who have been in Gemini District during the 13th Hour will know what's coming. At the stroke of midnight, without any fanfare whatsoever, the mountain will quietly and seamlessly raise itself from the ground, contort horribly, and mutate into a horrifying amalgation of stone and clockwork and steel.]
There! I'm sure some of you have seen that in action. The question is, why isn't anyone trying to investigate what's obviously the main dungeon of this RPG? I mean, just look at it! If we're here for any reason at all, it's to march into that abomination and stamp out the final boss! There's no reason not to storm in there right now and shake the bull by the horns until it moos!
...I mean. Aside from the part where some stupid apes think they know better than a goddess - not you guys this time. I can get around them, but barring some form of mass destruction, I don't think they're letting you through. ...But that doesn't mean you should sit around on your butts twiddling your thumbs waiting for permission! As entertaining as it is watching you live your pedestrian, quotidian lives, you need to be prepared to do so some serious demon fighting when it comes up. And it's going to come up.
So here's where I come in. Call it... divine intervention.
[The feed flickers from the view of the Mictlan into a view of a petite, nine-year-old girl. This would be the first time since she came here that Viridi has shown her face.]
Alright, the first person who says anything about how I'm a little girl is getting turned into a rat. I'm serious. Rats don't live happy lives; don't test me.
Now listen closely. It's demeaning enough having to say it once, so I'd rather not repeat myself. ...In my world, gods traditionally choose heroes and mediators to act and fight on their behalf, because if it isn't obvious, having gods throwing punches at each other generally doesn't work out for the longevity of the world. As might be obvious, my generals aren't here. That means I need someone to work through.
You can see where this is going. If you want to fight demons, but you're not sure you can handle it on your own, I'm willing to Support you. Criteria - Don't take this for granted. Don't talk about the environment unless you agree with me. For both of our sakes. And don't be really annoying. That's more on a person-to-person basis, but just as a general scale: Hades - really annoying, Dark Pit - pretty darn annoying, and Pit - more tolerable than annoying except when he sings.
The perks for you are the Power of Flight, teleportation, access to my sanctuary, hearing the melodious sound of my voice, and getting Supported by a goddess. And yes, the Power of Flight means you can fly. Five minutes maximum before you fall - don't yell at me if you go over because I didn't make the rules on this. I can only really do one person at a time, so this is a first-come first-serve sort of deal. ...Now see how selfless this all is? I am nice.
[Viridi pauses at the end of her speech.]
What is with this stupid weather, anyway? Is this the century where global warming begins?
((Basically, this translates to periodic fighting logs! I've discovered that I'm rather fond of running those so I'd like to do it more often. I'll just be throwing up a demon-fighting log every now and then with Viridi acting as Support for you.
Also Viridi is serious about the rat thing. Don't respond ICly with that line if you don't want her casting Ani on you. Or do so if you want that!))
Attention, peons!
[Viridi's voice echoes once again with its usual Message From the Divine manner. Nothing out of the ordinary here.]
...OK, look, I'm not going to pretend I like you humans any more than I did before, but for what it's worth, I guess you're not all completely horrible. I mean, you're still active participants in a culture that exploits nature, hastens the death of the planet, and imprisons livestock in horrifying conditions, but I'll give you a step up to 'Mostly Horrible' since it seems like some of you actually care about restoring this planet.
[This can be interpreted as a major concession for Viridi. ...Some form of concession, anyway.]
Anyway. I've talked about that stuff so much even I'm tired of hearing it. Let's move on to the real topic. Take a look at this.
[The COMPS will automatically activate their video feed as what appears to be a prerecorded message begins to play. It displays Mt. Utsugi in Gemini District - and the time stamp in the bottom corner displays 23:59:45. Those who have been in Gemini District during the 13th Hour will know what's coming. At the stroke of midnight, without any fanfare whatsoever, the mountain will quietly and seamlessly raise itself from the ground, contort horribly, and mutate into a horrifying amalgation of stone and clockwork and steel.]
There! I'm sure some of you have seen that in action. The question is, why isn't anyone trying to investigate what's obviously the main dungeon of this RPG? I mean, just look at it! If we're here for any reason at all, it's to march into that abomination and stamp out the final boss! There's no reason not to storm in there right now and shake the bull by the horns until it moos!
...I mean. Aside from the part where some stupid apes think they know better than a goddess - not you guys this time. I can get around them, but barring some form of mass destruction, I don't think they're letting you through. ...But that doesn't mean you should sit around on your butts twiddling your thumbs waiting for permission! As entertaining as it is watching you live your pedestrian, quotidian lives, you need to be prepared to do so some serious demon fighting when it comes up. And it's going to come up.
So here's where I come in. Call it... divine intervention.
[The feed flickers from the view of the Mictlan into a view of a petite, nine-year-old girl. This would be the first time since she came here that Viridi has shown her face.]
Alright, the first person who says anything about how I'm a little girl is getting turned into a rat. I'm serious. Rats don't live happy lives; don't test me.
Now listen closely. It's demeaning enough having to say it once, so I'd rather not repeat myself. ...In my world, gods traditionally choose heroes and mediators to act and fight on their behalf, because if it isn't obvious, having gods throwing punches at each other generally doesn't work out for the longevity of the world. As might be obvious, my generals aren't here. That means I need someone to work through.
You can see where this is going. If you want to fight demons, but you're not sure you can handle it on your own, I'm willing to Support you. Criteria - Don't take this for granted. Don't talk about the environment unless you agree with me. For both of our sakes. And don't be really annoying. That's more on a person-to-person basis, but just as a general scale: Hades - really annoying, Dark Pit - pretty darn annoying, and Pit - more tolerable than annoying except when he sings.
The perks for you are the Power of Flight, teleportation, access to my sanctuary, hearing the melodious sound of my voice, and getting Supported by a goddess. And yes, the Power of Flight means you can fly. Five minutes maximum before you fall - don't yell at me if you go over because I didn't make the rules on this. I can only really do one person at a time, so this is a first-come first-serve sort of deal. ...Now see how selfless this all is? I am nice.
[Viridi pauses at the end of her speech.]
What is with this stupid weather, anyway? Is this the century where global warming begins?
((Basically, this translates to periodic fighting logs! I've discovered that I'm rather fond of running those so I'd like to do it more often. I'll just be throwing up a demon-fighting log every now and then with Viridi acting as Support for you.
Also Viridi is serious about the rat thing. Don't respond ICly with that line if you don't want her casting Ani on you. Or do so if you want that!))
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If I need to earn them, so be it.
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You might still find the auxiliary perks useful, though. ...What kind of weapons do you usually use, anyway?
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OK, yeah, can't help you there. What are your thoughts on quarterstaves?
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[Not only because it's 'barbaric' but because he's small and not much stronger than the normal human.]
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Do you want a blowdart that shoots poison arrows?
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[He has to ponder on this.]
Perhaps you could enchant my weapon to do more than what the plasma can do. Or perhaps anyone who touches the shield created by the drone could electrocute them. Doesn't that fall under nature?
Or better yet, a type of grenade. I'm lacking grenades. Even ones that spray poison, like you said, would be useful.
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But it will take time. My powers are limited because I'm not the goddess of this planet.
You really should just try to use what you're provided for now. Nothing's bursting out of my head, that's for certain.
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[If said bombs were extra dangerous to humans, OH WELL.]
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I'm just saying, you should really pick up a sword or a pistol or something if you're that adamant about this.
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If you have a weapon, why were you complaining about this in the first place?
I guess I can see where you're coming from. It's so much more elegant to pick them off like flies from a distance, don't you think?
[Viridi is suddenly twirling a wooden staff in her hands. How this translates to sniping is probably difficult to discern.]
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But I agree. If I had my railrifle...
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[Viridi makes a motion as of taking aim with the staff before something bursts out of it. ...Perhaps two seconds later, a bolt of light flashes by Shas'la's window.]
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What was that??
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[Viridi tries not to sound smug.]
It's one of those god things.
But, anyway. Even if I can't do anything for you offense-wise at the moment, you're free to take the offer still when you want.