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automated ([personal profile] automated) wrote in [community profile] radioactivism2013-05-26 07:37 pm

event #3

[ It's taken the city officials a couple of weeks to clean up since the witch's mess. Most of the wreckage and bodies have been disposed of as humanely as possible but unfortunately, that doesn't really amount to much. The scent of flesh has attracted a whole host of carrion eaters—and, worse, their predators. Mutated buzzards swoop down from the sky and are stalked by larger, more formidable twisted canines and the odd bear. Arks are also present, sniffing from the sidelines and turning up at night when the defenses are down. Monsters are swarming around the barriers, picking at the garbage and digging up the graves and anyone foolish enough to step outside to chase them off is likely a meal themselves.

To deal with the outbreak they are, of course, calling upon their imported mercenaries for assistance.

First thing in the morning, everyone's communicators will be receiving an incoming voice message. Some of you might recognize the sneering female voice from a previous broadcast. Regardless, she starts the call the same way—by clearing her throat sharply, to make sure she has your attention. ]


All outsiders are to be posted at the gates to prevent the local wildlife from breaching the borders. Orsans, report to the city hall for a temporary pass into and out of the barrier. This pass will only let you back in once, so don't waste it. There is some additional ammunition available in both towns at their respective posts; speak to an official if you need some. [ A pause. ] But don't hoard it.

This is a mandatory call to arms. Participants will be compensated with supplies. Deserters... will starve. Take your pick.

[ The message ends on that riveting note.

As the outsiders gather at the posts, they'll notice a sparse amount of guards in both towns. The monsters have thinned out closest to town but, as the scouts will point out, they're thick as thieves out on the perimeter and it's only a matter of time before they rush in and overtake everything. Weapons are pushed into the hands of those that don't have any, women and children included, and they're hustled outside to do the dirty work. ]
glowsferatu: smile (Default)

[personal profile] glowsferatu 2013-06-05 08:28 am (UTC)(link)
Not as much as you do. [ her moment of strength seems to have passed, the adrenaline all used up. her chest wracks with a sob, but her breath is too shallow to let it through properly, and she can feel it catch in her throat. if this is dying, it isn't like the last time at all. at least it was instant then. ] I don't...think it would do me any good at this point.
embodies: (I wonder why you're a better)

[personal profile] embodies 2013-06-11 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
No... [ Her voice finally cracks a little. ] Please... You can take it. I don't need it like this! You... you can have it all. Just... please... Don't give up.
glowsferatu: sad, rude (And All My Hope Is Gone)

[personal profile] glowsferatu 2013-06-11 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ she tries a bitter laugh, but all that comes out is a bloody cough instead. there are shadows cropping up along the edge of her vision, and keeping her eyes open is difficult. it's too late for desperation, she just can't muster it anymore. ]

I shouldn't...give up. So that, what? [ her voice grows more hoarse, like a cough she isn't letting out. ] You can? Doesn't seem like a fair trade.

I couldn't take your blood now even if i wanted to.
embodies: (i tried to find the sound)

[personal profile] embodies 2013-06-13 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
Everyone needs you! You can't just... [ She tightens her grip, bending over like she can somehow shield her. ] I'm sorry... I can't do anything. I'd gladly give up... if it meant that I could help you... I was supposed to be helping you...
glowsferatu: smile (Heaven Knows Im Miserable Now)

[personal profile] glowsferatu 2013-06-13 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
[ kanaya says nothing in response, her shallow breathing having slowed to the point where it's indiscernible. maybe it's stopped altogether. her weight leaning against madoka has nothing holding it up any longer, not by its own power, at least. ]
embodies: (to be someone)

[personal profile] embodies 2013-06-13 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ She cries. Long and hard, weeping openly until her voice starts to die and her body grows colder.

By the time Dave gets back, there's only two corpses waiting for him. ]