subnautica | Entries tagged with free!: makoto tachibana

Hey, everyone! Could you all please drop by the island base in the afternoon? By the beach? With the help of others, we've arranged to have a small celebratory party of sorts now that we are, uh, in the clear. It feels like it's been a while since we've all been together, so I hope you can come!

[makoto nods at the camera despite his shoddy skills at making a selfie-video]

There's plenty of food and we'll be having a bonfire. Oh, by the beach!

This-- It's worth celebrating, right?

[he smiles and waves before turning off the feed; do you want to let this guy down??]

[arriving at the beach, there's a setup similar to this one (but less flashy and perfect) and lights throughout the shoreline. all sorts of foods are being served on the tables for everyone to enjoy a meal together--which is weird to think they haven't eaten together before, all of them?]

[it feels like surviving the warpers was an accomplishment all of them need to celebrate and congratulate each other on, even if their roles in the actual doing of things was small in comparison to others. every bit of help counts.]

[celebrate however your heart desires]

[when the sun starts setting and the wonders of the sk are even more visible, there will be a bonfire, set in a pit, cushions spread about for people to relax or fall asleep, without having to worry about something horrible happening to them. said bonfire will also burn throughout the night until it runs out of fuel.]

[smores, anyone? please tell me we got marshmallows.]

(( OOC: feel free to start your own threads! did your character help with the cooking? the setting up? did they just walk in? it's all great, take ownership of whatever you like! ALSO THIS IS MEANT TO BE DATED LIKE, a day after the barrier went down. ♥ ))

guidance

On the recent expedition to the Grand Reef, my readings detected a change in area similar somewhat to the phenomena known as "hotspots". In scale, this appeared to be extraordinarily large, but defining it exactly was impossible at the time as it would require further investigation and descending closer to its level.

I am putting forth this information so that those who may have theories as to what this may be or wish to come see what it is for themselves may know of its existence. I intend to investigate it further myself within the next few days.

[a pause.]

As a secondary and unrelated note, I inquire as to how you would name a mechanical companion that has expressed the desire to be named.

[the drone deserves it, okay. it does enough for her.]

checkoutmyttk

Video

[The video is dark for a moment with nothing in view until suddenly a light flickers on and Kon’s face is way too close to the screen. He grins at the camera and then glances over his shoulder, seemingly checking for something before turning back and offering the lens a wink.]

So, I can’t say that much ‘cause it’d ruin the surprise, but tonight’s gonna be pretty exciting if ya happen to be in the right place at the right time, just thought I’d-

--Kon?

[That’s Makoto’s voice in the nearby vicinity, and you know Kon is up to some shit as the video quickly cuts off.]

Action

[The video and cryptic message will have no specific follow-up, except if you are, in fact, in the right place at the right time. That being, floor 1. If you think today, this November 17th, was going to be a normal day, you will find yourself to be a hundred percent wrong.]

Why do we have to run through the kitchen--!?

[Distressed and embarrassed, Makoto’s voice is a pitch or two higher than usual. The sound of his voice and quick footsteps go past the hallway like an ambulance’s siren… Now you hear it… now you don’t...]

Part of the deal, dude! [Kon on the other hand is cackling and sounding perfectly at ease with their current...activities and he offers a whoop of— encouragement? Glee? Something more sadistic?—before continuing to belt out a song at the top of his lungs while running through the base. (Makoto sings along--somewhat; murmuring bits and pieces of the lyric and being louder on the chorus. You bet Kon forced him to learn it right before doing this.) Also they’re completely naked, did we mention that? Because they are as bare-assed as the day they were born.]

[After at the very least two laps from one end of the floor to the other, Makoto--very embarrassed, flushed red, and looking like he’s ready to die--decides to stop and make his way into the pool room, because he can at the very least find towels there!]

I can’t believe I did this on my birthday…

[A pitiful, way pitiful whine from his behalf as he disappears inside.]

godstongue

[ When the screen flickers to life the audience will have a nice view of an obviously frustrated girl who’s gripping onto a horn, if they happen to pay close enough attention. ] Oh, thank goodness, it’s working! Here, someone take this.

Ah - all right. [ A massive furry paw comes into view. Though tipped with claws, it is surprisingly gentle as it takes the little device out of the girl’s hands. It holds it upside down and facing away from its own body. ] Is this how we work these things? I’m awfully sorry, but I’m not terribly good at all this new-fangled tech you young ones are using…

[ Evidently it’s not, as the only view anyone is getting is the watery depths below them. Oh, and Asgore’s occasional kicking foot. It’s large and furry, too. Claws are also present there. ] Well, uhm… howdy! Can anyone hear us?

[ ... ]

I don’t think I’m doing this right. Do either of you…?

[A third voice chimes in]

Let me see--

[And then a third, gloved hand comes into view as it grabs the camera from the massive furry paw. Unfortunately, the owner of said hand obviously has no idea how this device works either, because. . . she grabs it by the camera lens. Which means everyone is treated to an up close and personal shot of her palm]

Hn. . . I'm afraid I'm going to be very little assistance with this matter because I'm not terribly familiar with spyrix technology either. Is this device supposed to aid in long distance communication. . .?

[The feed shifts around some more as the speaker toys with the device, showing brief flashes of water, water, more water-- okay so these people are definitely underwater. Fortunately, it also becomes evident that they're surrounded by an air bubble, so breathing isn't a problem!]

[ Both individuals would receive a long, exaggerated sigh as the original hand comes to view and swipes the device from the other girl’s hands. ] First, you’re holding it wrong, secondly.. Nevermind. [ She’s not going to explain everything, she’s far too irritated and instead she brings the device to show the face of the individual keeping them all breathing for now. ] Milla-san, we’ll be fine for the time being, correct?

So long as you keep using your magic.. Right? [ There’s mild concern evident in her voice. ] Anyway, if anyone is listening we should be arriving soon and we’ll obviously be needing assistance. Please anticipate our arrival, although we are traveling slowly.

No offense. [ That's completely directed towards the person she's gripping to before the feed cuts off. ]

tofuinmymouth

[ The transmission feed comes on a little fuzzy, presenting itself in the form of a green blob that is almost unrecognizable. That is, until the picture is clear in revealing that the video has been started by a large, green octopus. It smiles, waving a giant tentacle to its viewers. ]

Sweet! Finally got it to work. See, dude? They were right. It was the distance screwing with the connection! I'm a technical genius.

Hmph!

[The grumble came from a taller man behind peering over. He had some ridiculous outfit that made him look like some kind of prince, maybe, and a large mechanical pig painted in gold next to him.]

Freyr knew that! If you are a technical genius than Freyr is the god of technology!

[he paused a moment to think about that and then placed his hands on his hips and puffed out his chest with confidence.]

In fact, since Freyr is a god of innovation, he is definitely a god of technology as well! In fact, perhaps we are able to connect now simply because Freyr is here in all of his glory?

[ The green creature very quickly shifts back, morphing into a green boy with pointed ears and a lone fang underbite. He puffs his cheeks, crossing his arms. ]

Hey man, who's the one who translated those Many Fins? We wouldn't even be here if it weren't for the B-man, okay?

[ Beast Boy looks back to the screen, grinning as he waves yet again. ]

So uh, what up dudes and dudettes? We made it in one piece! Help has arrived. See you around!

smileyfaced

A. "I pretend like I'm in Ireland, with Enya and the whales..."

[The Monolith is dark when Chara wakes up. For a second they think they've been transported away again, but when their eyes adjust they realize the pod they'd been sleeping in had popped open for whatever reason.

It's not disorientation that keeps them staying where they are. It's not fear, either. It's a monstrous disappointment crushing their chest. Chara wonders if it'd be worth it to climb back into the pod. They sit and mull over the thought, idly swinging their feet.

In the end, they pick up their communication device and put on their diving gear.

Are you swimming around? Because you may spot a small child somewhere in the vicinity stabbing an unfortunate fish with their survival knife.]

B. Actual Sushi Chef Chara LaBeouf

[You're walking alone in the base at night. There's no one around and the lights are out. Out of the corner of your eye you spot them:

Chara.

With a fistful of airsacks.

They're kinda dripping all over the floor.]

What? Do you want one?

Any laundry that is not claimed at the day's end will belong to me. Thank you =)

intranslatability

Hello everyone!

I'm Eveline Asileinarke. Please feel free to call me Eve. I hope this isn't a problem to you all but would you be as so kind to answer the following below? I wanted to help out around the base somehow and thought maybe I can make sure everyone's birthday is always celebrated/enjoyable.

It's not a lot but I hope it'll be enough to make someone smile on their special day. :D

Because of this, I do need some information to prepare the presents and make sure they're perfect for you.

name. self-explanatory.
birthday. month-day.
favourite colour. it's okay if it's more than one answer to this.
favourite animal. same as above!
favourite flower/plant. if you have one.
candy or cake? what do you like more between the two?
allergies? do you have any allergies that i should be aware of?

Thank you again! Feel free to ask questions if you have any.

splasher

[picture this: a tray of all sorts of fish, spread out over a table. hoverfish, hoopfish, rabbit ray, garryfish, spadefish, boomerang fish, bladderfish--something elaborate and fancy looking, like a seafood platter, but with alien fish.]

Behold.

[the voice comes from behind the camera, which then zooms up from the fish platter onto a very sleepy, but alarmed makoto, who doesn’t know where to look.]

What... am I beholding, exactly? Haru?

[a knife points at an eyeless spadefish from behind the camera, the eye being replaced with sea grass.]

Hah...?

[makoto continues being alarmed, if only a little confused?]

I made breakfast.

It’s four in the morning.

That's why it's breakfast.

For a family of ten?

You're not the only one here.

[makoto's expression turns scared; he glances around quickly, left and right, finds nothing but the darkened background of the kitchen. clearly, he thinks there's someone else here.]

Eh!?

[haru, blankly, without being deterred by makoto’s disrespectful response, and with a slight hint of passion in his voice. it's barely there, but a fine ear can notice it.]

That's why you should try it. [enter, knife motioning at platter]

[and the feed cuts off]

[some time later, makoto edits and attaches a text message:]

help

goafk

TEXT

[ At some point during the day, D.Va's gone around and on the feed advertising her Horror Game Livestream event taking place towards the latter half of the Halloween party. But!! She makes it clear that it's not going to be just her on the stream; she's welcoming anyone to join in on the festivities and be featured on her stream! ]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN
it's yo girl here and i'm hosting a horror game livestream tonight!
tune in using the d.vision app at 9pm to watch some spooky stuff! i'm probs gonna play fatal frame, outlast, amnesia, and whatever else the base has

i'm also looking for anyone who wants to play and be featured on my livestream because i don't get scared easily
preferably if you have really hilarious reactions lmao but anyone goes!!

love, d.va

ACTION/VIDEO/TEXT (for anyone tuning in)

[ It's time for the livestream to start! D.Va herself will be the first one to appear on stream, welcoming anyone tuning in on the madness. ]

Goooood evening, ladies and gents! Thanks for tuning in to my first livestream! We've got one heck of a lineup tonight, so let's go right in and get started!

[ The stream will have a text function where you can chat and share your reactions to whatever's happening on stream! Alternatively, if you want to actually play, feel free to make a top level on this post and have your character go crazy! Any horror game goes! ]

potentite

Salutations fellow crew members!
I have a quandary to propose.
Lets say you had the ability of belief. That is the ability yes. Belief and believing and shit.
And it works best with potential but who knows what that means.
Its a magical ability kind of. Pretend it is a magical ability okay? I know it doesnt sound like traditional rabbit pulling tricks or a man sawed in twain but pretend!
So this magical belief ability of yours! What does it do?
Theres no wrong answer i just need it for something. So any answer will rock my socks.
And id really appreciate the help.
Thank you.

unidolize

1. ACTION

[ It's simultaneously the worst and the best entrance Dia could have asked for: waking up on a stage with neon lights shining down on her is alarming, yet somewhat fitting for a school idol such as herself. But while Dia is more than happy to devote her time to performing, she'd prefer if she could at least get a warning before being thrown into the limelight!

She scrambles onto her feet, shielding her eyes from the brightness of the lights, and she scrambles to her feet before dusting off her uniform. ]

Chika! What is the meaning of this?!

[ Dia here believes that she's been sent to film an underwater PV for her idol group; waking up in a strange place with no explanation was not what she signed up for. ]

2. TEXT

[ Some time after her arrival, Dia figures out how to use the communicator and does some exploring on her own. She's not entirely pleased with what she finds. ]

Good afternoon everyone, this is Dia Kurosawa. I suppose an appropriate term to use here would be that I'm a "new arrival." However, I have already made some observations, and have a few questions for the base:

First of all, this base is FILTHY. When is the last time any of you have done some cleaning around here, other than your own rooms (I don't want to know how horrible those are, either)? I'd like to propose that we set up some sort of cleaning schedule. I refuse to sleep surrounded by garbage! Hygiene is absolutely essential for one's health!

Secondly, I am here to film a PV for Aquors. You must have heard of us, as we've gotten popular recently in the school idol world. Please contact me if you've seen any of my fellow members around, especially my dear sister, Ruby.

Lastly, I would appreciate it if someone could let me know where I can find some spare clothes. I only have my school uniform on me, and I'm not going to go about this indecently.

Thank you for your time.

splasher

Hey, how are you guys?

[he starts strong, but he dwindles a little bit towards the end there. it's clear he has rehearsed this a few times, and you'd not be wrong to think he recorded and deleted the video a few times prior to this before settling on a recording he finds good enough.]

[he still glances at the side, off screen, like he's trying to remember--]

Uhm, I was wondering... Now that things are a bit back to normal. [stilted, paused] And many of you are really good at, uh, either using weapons or fighting, or--things like that! If I could get some help? I'd like to be able to know how to defend myself, in the water, that is. I don't want to get into fights or anything, I promise! [starts speaking faster, like he's all of a sudden certain this is what people will understand from this! that he's a troublemaker wanting to pick a fight!!] I just, think it'll help with not being so scared out there?

[he's flustered. aaand, composes himself.]

I know time is precious to everyone, so, I'm willing to pay for the lessons with favours, and things like that?

Anyway, thank you for listening this far!

[abrupty...turns the feed off. phew.]

expulsions

audio;
[Since someone yelled at him the last time he did a telepathy broadcast, this one is just a short audio message.]

Word of advice? Reapers are even more angry than usual when they aren't sleeping either. Fish have their own nightmares which is weird, like, what can fish even dream about? I haven't asked most of them.

Anyway, the reefbacks were a little more helpful. Fighting back makes nightmares worse, so they've been teaching me to meditate. [Judging by the tone, it wouldn't be his first pick for a remedy, let's be real.] Not easy, but it surprisingly works? I don't get it either but it's helpful. I think I can probably teach it for anybody who wants to learn in the future.

And in non-nightmare news, I'm looking for somebody who knows about rocks or metals. Both would also be cool. Found some things you might want to look at. Contact me if interested I guess. I'll be up on the island. [There's a pause, and then he sounds much more amused.] Or in Perseus Bay.

[Sorry. Had to. Someday it'll stop being funny to him, but not today.]

Island;

[As promised, when he's not floating around in the bay Percy's up on the island near where the base is going to be completed. He has his feet in the water and a little way away there's a small cluster of reefbacks watching him and chattering amongst themselves. Next to him are manganese rocks and a few other unidentifiable chunks of metal. But he seems to be focusing on what the reefbacks are saying, oddly serious for the time being.]

Humming I can do, but I think you're pushing it by asking me to sing. [Stop this.]

reversing

action; island

[ it's the cries of the skylarks that get her the most. noise unsettles her, any sort of it - it puts her on edge, and even though it's hard to tell, homura is ready for just about anything to strike. from atop the tower sits the princess, a damsel in distress, unaware of the dangers below and -

just jokin'.

when homura realizes that an unconscious madoka isn't in her arms and she doesn't know where she is, there's only one thing she can focus on. she doesn't waste time in transforming, because she has no reason to. there's a flash of purple light from the tower, and then a loud sort thumping, as if several metal things have just been spat upon the ground.

but if you investigate, you'll find her. a girl in a cream colored school uniform, tiny and pale, with long dark hair. she looks like she's searching for something, among the skies, the barest hint of frustration etched into her features. she's on the ground, away from the tower, because she has no business there. not anymore.

several feet away, in the grass, you might notice something of her's that's been dropped. maybe it's a dark headband, or maybe it's a ring, or maybe it's a packet of 9mm ammunition. either way, it's probably her's. maybe. ]

( locked to dave strider )

text;

It's October... That's new to me.

When I think about October, I remember there's a holiday centered around ghosts and things of that nature. I don't celebrate it, but I have seen it in foreign movies. :) Sometimes they sell candy and cakes themed after Halloween, I think it's called. Am I right? :?

I have a question. Something synonymous with things of that nature... it'd be a witch, wouldn't it?

What do you think of when you think of a witch? I'd like to hear your thoughts. :)

action; mural

[ homura is almost fascinated by the concept of a mural for those missing. presumed dead, perhaps, until further notice. it's alien, and surely a bit uncomfortable, but she's here for a specific name. it's hard to read her expression; you would be forgiven if you thought it rather void of emotion, in fact. she doesn't show any of her frantic thoughts as she peers into the mural, though her fists are balled at her side.

eventually, homura speaks up. it's soft, airy - almost so lightly spoken that it gives the impression she's ill, or doesn't speak much at all. there's a demanding tone to her voice. she's small, but her back is straight and her head is held high. ]

Madoka Kaname.

[ she peers up, still searching. maybe it's only a trick of the light, but there's something in her eyes that reflect pain, a hesitant sort of gaze as she looks away. ] Is that... a name you can see?

superseding

text;

Hi. This is Hotaru.

I was talking about this with Mikleo, but since everyone here is amazing and can do so many things, I thought having a list everyone can access of people's skills and abilities would be a good idea. That way, if people had projects they wanted help with, it'd be easier to find people for that purpose. I think no skill is too small or too little.

I asked URSULA, and she gave me a form that we could fill out. You can find it here. If you have the time, please share what you feel comfortable with. I know more than anyone else that there are some things people would like to keep close to their chests, so I want to stress that you don't have to say anything you don't want to.

Thank you.

action;

[ Like anyone else, Hotaru is trying to keep busy and therefore awake during this time of nightmares and fears. That's why she'll be shyly flagging down anyone who crosses her path on the base at any time of the day. ]

Excuse me, do you have some time? Can I ask you a few questions?

[ She's going to survey people in person for their powers/abilities so she can reach as many people as she can in case someone missed her text message. ]

(ooc: The google spreadsheet is supposed to be icly filled out by characters. Your character doesn't have to interact with Hotaru to fill it out. Feel free to edit it how you see fit re: names or anything else. I wasn't sure what exactly to do with characters who had split personalities or were sharing bodies, so I erred on the side of caution. )

cuteandquarky

hello everybody!
this is jade and i have a quick request for everybody if they have the time!!
alphonse and i are trying to think of some theories about how and why people are being brought here so to do that.... we need data!!!
we developed a very short survey for you to take and i have attached it at the bottom of this message
it will just ask some things about when and how you got to the base
you do not NEED to answer this survey... but it would be super helpful to scientific research if you could! :o
thank you everybody!!! <3

( survey attached below )

napstablook

[ So there was a Halloween party coming up. Napstablook hadn't read much about Halloween. They'd just inferred from what they'd heard. It seemed nice that there was going to be a holiday for spooky ghosts, but they weren't sure they really fit the term 'spooky'. It was a tough descriptor to live up to!

So that's why they could be found drifting aimlessly through the base. Literally through - they'd phase through a wall as they went by. They were seemingly lost in thought. Sometimes they even spoke to themself as they went through. ]

So... it's a word... for... yelling?

'I'm yeeeeeeeeeellllliiiing....'

[ Not what BOO! is actually meant to be, but it is the literal translation all the same. Even if the plaintive, curious, slightly hesitant voice it was being said in didn't match. ]

snuggies

medical bay | escape from alcatraz

[ If Scott had to choose a way in which he'd wake up on another planet, completely cut off from his home, his family, his pack, then being licked by an eager dog is most definitely his welcome of choice. He's always been fond of animals, and as frazzled as he is (largely convinced this is some strange nemeton-induced hallucination), the presence of a dog by his side, barking and pawing at him does wonders to calm his nerves.

At least until he notices the glowing eyes in the rest of the room, his heart promptly freezing in his chest. Because the thing is, that while Scott loves all animals, the feeling is most definitely not mutual.

It's only thanks to his werewolf senses that he manages to react in time, hearing the first warning growl and how many eyes is that even, before he's scrambling to his feet and getting the hell out of dodge.

He bolts through the door, barrelling into the hallway with no remorse. ]

Sorry! Sorry, sorry!!

kitchen | got a booty like a cadillac

Oh, sorry.

[ It's all gone so wrong.

There's probably a map on the device that URSULA had given him, and he's young enough to be able to figure out these newfangled gadgets, but he's still here, slumming around blindly like a plebian. Which means that he's made about five wrong turns into the kitchen while carrying all his stuff. It hadn't been so bad until the mattress had decided to inflate himself the moment he'd stepping into the fork and knife loaded space.

And now he's desperately trying to manoeuvre around the kitchen without his mattress destroying everything that stands in its path. (Another pair of mugs go clattering toward the ground.) ]

Oh—I'm really. [ He winces. ] Sorry, I didn't mean to trap you against the wall.

[ Or maybe he did; teenagers are kind of the worst. ]

wildcard

[ please feel free to leave a blank comment and i'll write you a custom prompt! or vice versa, just hit me with anything and i'll roll with it. i'm always down to plot something out as well. c: ]

edit: i'm an idiot that didn't think of this sooner, but i realised that it might be handy to have a permissions post regarding scott's werewolf senses. if you have time, please consider filling it out!

smileyfaced

I'm disappointed to see a lack of diversity in our entertainment. Given the work we're doing, I thought there'd be a greater selection to choose from.

Therefore, I propose we use this space to bring URSULA's attention to any media she should have in her databases. We clearly can't accept whatever people suggest willy-nilly, so I will preside as a judge to help filter submissions.

Here is my contribution:

Top 5 Animes of All Time (Not Up For Debate)
1. Death Diary
2. Mew Mew Kissy Cutie 2
3. F8/Magical Future Dream
4. Hellchorus
5. Neon Elfen Tales: Nightmare Fall Reloaded

Discuss the merits of your top five shows. Provide a short synopsis so I know exactly what I'm to judge.

Dive In

004 ☉ VIDEO/ACTION (MINGLE)

✧ ONE: action/telepathy

{voice}

002 Kon and Makoto's birthday surprise Video + Action

( video ) 11/16

First | video; Freyr and Beast Boy!

IT'S STILL YOU ❀ ACTION/TEXT

TEXT. ❯❯ A LITTLE QUESTION.

003 ☉ VIDEO

text/action/video: forward dated to halloween

text;

ACTION/TEXT | /10/18

002 ☉ VIDEO

02.) Audio/Action

first

text/action

text | 10/7

[action] it's not acting it's practising

( action | oct.03 ) arrival

YOU KNOW, LIKE, "NYAH" ❀ TEXT

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