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[curingidiocy]

[ Soon after LILITH hands the decision to Outsiders, Ratio makes a post on the ocular network. ]

I hope you have all had ample time to rest from the aftermath of the kaiju's attack. However, it is time to turn our attention to the future. We have been given an opportunity to decide our next step.

1: Stay in Seoul and assist the city.
2: Chase after the escaped Imugi.

I imagine opinions may be divided on this front, so I would like to open the forum for discussion. Please state your choice and provide thorough reasoning for your decision. You will not convince anyone with a half-baked argument. You may respond to any comment as you please, but remember to stay civil and do not resort to derogatory or inflammatory comments. Should you break this rule, I will revoke your comment permissions.

Keep in mind that your choice will have a grave effect on the people of this planet. It is not one to be made lightly, so do not treat it with levity.

You may use the form below to keep your comment clear and easy to read.

<b>Decision:</b> State your decision here. <b>Reason:</b> Be concise. Bullet form preferred. <b>Other:</b> If you have any other comment to make, do so here.


[ ooc: This is meant to be a mingle text log! Feel free to comment on each other's posts, yadda yadda go wild! Also the form is only a recommendation, feel free to disregard Ratio's instructions and annoy him. ]

Comments

[queenofkur]

[ ... ... ... ... Okay. A new name just made a lightning fast ascension to the top of her shit list. ]

Utterly pathetic.

What manner of fiend are you? You are fortunate to be out of reach or I would make you pay for your sins this very moment.

[ She said she wouldn't do it again, but the urge to send sumerian fever his way is strong. ]

[curingidiocy]

Well said. That said, I believe more difficult choices like this one are in our future. There is nothing preventing three, four, or even a dozen kaiju from appearing at once, as far as I am aware. I do not wish to contemplate such a possibility, but I cannot ignore it out of some misplaced desire to avoid distress.

@topknot

[lifeprice]

That probably isn't a good idea.

[curingidiocy]

Yes, I am concerned about Brimstone and Revelation. It seems they've suffered from Rift poisoning. Two days is not nearly enough time for us to recover from our wounds, even utilizing LILITH's healing implant.

If too many of us are suffering from debilitating injuries, it would be unwise to pursue the Imugi.

[curingidiocy]

I suppose I must resign myself to be content that people are willing to discuss their thoughts.

Yet another planet that summons individuals from all over the cosmos?

[ Just how many planets have that kind of technology??? ]

[curingidiocy]

You may liken it to a mask, yes. It is one I prefer to wear when in the company of idiots.

[kubricks]

We won't be ready if we're otherwise occupied.

But I can see we're at an impasse here.

[That would...not be a good thing in her world, but they're not in her world, so that's fine.]

I'm willing to defer to the group opinion but I can see I'm as unlikely to convince you that neutralizing the creature then assisting is the correct course as you are of convincing me to do the opposite.

[intertwinedfates]

[As someone who loves whimsy and cute things, Yato a-okay with being led to believe it has to be a rubber duck for the magic to work. Besides, they're not only adorable, but useful, too! Able to help you see water levels, weigh down papers, and other various small tasks.]

In that case I'm gonna get Hiyori one! A little companion who she can tell her struggles to!

@risk

[kubricks]

I agree completely. Letting her return is risking much worse than the cost of stopping her now.</span

[zauneyete]

A fiend?

Oh no, no. You see, that's the funny thing. Those plain, normal humans that you espouse to love so much? That's what I am. Quetzalcoatl made the same mistake that you are making in this very conversation.

You see, we normal, ordinary humans, do not want pity. We do not want protection. We should take our trials and grow from them. Why protect us when there is nothing to gain from that?

She did the same. She wanted to pity us, protect us, and coddle us, instead of allowing us to flourish after our mistakes and trials. But let me guess, you cannot imagine why anyone would want to go through that, hm? Even to the end, she kept trying, even though time, and time again she was rebuked. Up until the moment I ripped her soul from her body, and crushed it between my fingers.

[ And yes, made everyone experience that, dramatic bitch that he is. ]

PRIVATE

[assassinsgreed]

_{[ no response… he would contemplate blocking her, but alas, he is a changed man.. just like how he fell in love the first time. ]}

[curingidiocy]

Are you an acquaintance of hers?

[intertwinedfates]

More than that! I'm her God of Fortune! [Self-appointed.]

[curingidiocy]

Literally, or figuratively speaking? I must ask because there are other gods among us.

[intertwinedfates]

Literally! My proper title is Delivery God of Fortune, Yatogami! Do you know how many other gods are here? I'd love to meet them.

[cranekin]

Very rational, doctor.
Though, it would appear quite a few spirits are bruised, too...

So how will you determine who is of sound body and mind? And how many will be enough?

(Those who were in Busan and might have some bruised egos and are making decisions more emotionally.)

[cranekin]

(Yes, he can see which way the public opinion is swaying, and well...)

You feel responsible for it escaping so you want to be responsible for chasing it, too.
I understand.

You're right. Most of us have blood on our hands and most of us are used to it. But not all blood is the same. Some of it can't be washed away.

[cranekin]

(...

He's been in enough battles to see when he's in a losing one. He can see how this debate is going to end and he can already imagine what they'll be doing next.)

Regardless of what we decide, we'll have to carry a heavy burden.
If I'm given a mission, I'll see it through.

(Like a good sword spirit.)

And you, Ereshkigal?

[immortalpoet]

its okay a lot of other things can make you look very stupid, izou

[ignoreher]

And cut them down before they've got a chance to peek out, right?
I've heard baby snakes have a higher venom output than their parents, just because they can't control it or it's more concentrated, so I wonder if their acid breath would be like that too...

[ignoreher]

It looks that way, yeah...

Well! We'll deal with the cards we're dealt, even if they aren't the best hand. We've got... a lot of stubborn, short-tempered bulls, unfortunately, not to mention the overly pragmatic. It's not that I don't get their point of view -- it would save some trouble in the long run -- but it doesn't sit right with me.

[cranekin]

If we crush then while they're still eggs, we won't have to worry about them attacking.

(They are defenseless.)

We would have an angry mother on our hands though.

[curingidiocy]

A physical evaluation of every Outsider would suffice, and if they are capable of posting in this discussion with coherent reasoning, then that will be enough evidence that their mind is sound.

As for numbers... accounting for fatigue and injury, 85% would be the bare minimum to ensure we have a force strong enough to subdue the Imugi.

@need4speed

[fastpaced]

are u sure thats a good idea

the eating part i mean
i agree w taking the bad guy down but it might take ur guts down

@need4speed

[fastpaced]

dude this is TOOOOO long wats the short version