[WORLD ONE | UVI ATTACK]

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Who: The Uvi and coven members
Where: In and around the city land of Aimintas
When: Day 32 & 33
Open/Closed: Open to All

For coven members who haven't been in Aimintas very long, the panic of the Palai the past few days may seem like overkill. The day goes by rather quietly and Aimintas looks like a ghost town throughout the morning and most of the afternoon. Not one Palai can be seen, with shops closed and the roads virtually empty, aside from coven members. It isn't until the sky is turning a nice shade of pink that things begin. Observant people who may be gazing up at the ocean will see the very small dots in the sky that begin to approach at a very quick speed. If you're outside, you may get to see the Uvi up close -- but perhaps not for very long. The Uvi have rubbery bones, and they hit the dirt in a curled up position, unrolling themselves and leaping up on long, scaled legs. The shortest Uvi might come in at five feet tall, but most range from six to seven. They're lithe and gilled -- you may think they want to rely on stealth, but the sound coming out of their gills is very loud and raspy. There's no way you can't hear them coming as the ominous and rapid noise follows them everywhere. Some of them are walking around empty handed, eyes scanning and striding up to buildings, banging on the outside and observing the inside of the house as much as they possibly can. Others are carrying large, bleached tools made of fish bone and teeth. Some look like long blades, while others look like long axes. These are used for cutting into doors and other violent tasks they feel the need to complete. A ▢ If your character is wandering the streets, whether of their own ignorance or because they're part of the team trying to protect/negotiate with the Palai, they're very likely to run into one of the Uvi. While left to their own devices they'll only be focused on sniffing out Palai, but they're committed to going after anything they see alive and moving. If your character confronts the Uvi, they better be prepared for an attack. B ▢ Alternatively, maybe your character is caught outside and ill-equipped to handle the Uvi. Running is an option! ...But they better be able to run fast. Maybe your character gets lucky enough to run into someone who can help them, but they'd best hope they find each other fast. C ▢ Your character may also be committed to love and justice, fighting the forces of evil with good. It's very unlikely that Palai blood goes unspilled tonight, but your character may be able to prevent it as much as possible. Just be warned: if they confront the Uvi who are trying to break into a Palai house, they're going to be in for a fight. D ▢ Other characters may already be hiding, whether in the coven house or with Palai in their own homes. They'll hear the Uvi's harsh, gasping breathing before they see them, but if they do hear that raspy noise, they'd better be quick thinkers. Whether the Uvi visiting turns into a brawl or a blood bath, eventually the Uvi will return to the ocean with Palai bodies in tow. At around 4 AM, the Uvi begin to shriek, some making noises that are too high pitched for most ears to hear. From the sky, large flying fish descend from the sky and find their masters. The Palai are hoisted onto the back of these creatures and they take off, flying back into the ocean. E ▢ If your character is committed to defeating the Uvi, they may want to try and target the large fish they'll be flying out of. It's possible to kill them in the air, but watch where they fall. They're incredibly large -- larger than the sharks and bigger fish that have fallen out of the sky before. They can also be killed on the ground, but you'll also have to do with their protective Uvi owners. F ▢ Maybe your character is more into the idea of following the Uvi back home. It's possible! Once the Uvi breach the ocean, they swim fast through the dark water for miles and miles. The journey is treacherous, and some may stop the trek to attack in the water where they're more at home. If your character makes it to their lair, they'll find that it's a dense wad of seaweed that stays static in the ocean. The Uvi are used to the toxicity of the leaves, but trying to enter means touching these leaves that leave large, skin-melting welts as they grow and burst. G ▢ Wildcard! How will your character handle this violent and volatile situation.

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[secrowtary]

[ Hibiki can't believe his eyes when he approaches him. Sure, it's not the first time he sees someone covered in bruises and scratches, but it's different now—it's Akira who's sitting in front of him, after all. Before speaking up, he'll carefully examine the injuries from where he's standing. They're mostly mild ones from what he can see, but the number of them simply frightens Hibiki. He taps his foot a few times, his piercing gaze directed at the wounded boy. ]

Akira Kurusu.

[ Not even trying to hide how angry he is. ]

[actus]

[ if he thought he was going to get out of this without a lecture, he was dead-wrong. deep down, he knew he had been reckless, stupid, childish, but he just couldn't. still, he tries not to wince, almost feeling the palpable rage. ]

... Ah.

[ he flicks his gaze away, unable to meet his gaze. ]

You should see the other guy.

[ that's what he's going with. ]

[secrowtary]

I don't care about the other guy.

[ Strict and right to the point, that's Hibiki for you. Also, maybe it wasn't the best idea to go with that, Akira, because he sure turns his back on Akira and storms off. Just like that. ]

[secrowtary]

[ If Akira thinks that's it...he's gravely mistaken. No longer than ten minutes later, Hibiki walks up to him, carrying a first aid kit. One should be enough...he hopes so. ]

Don't move and leave it to me.

[actus]

[ you know, he wouldn't blame him if that was it. he actually is convinced he's pissed off and is going to have to mend that bridge later. so it's (kind of) a surprise when he returns with the first aid kit. akira hasn't moved at all. ]

That's...

[ he looks away again, hand reaching up to playing with his bangs. ]

... I'm not used to losing. I couldn't just sit around.

[secrowtary]

Now you'll have to sit around until I'm done with you.

[ So harsh. But that's the only way he can keep himself in check, actually. When he left Akira alone, he couldn't help tears trailing down his cheeks. ]

Tell me how it went.

[ In the meantime, he'll tend to the scratches and cuts first, cleaning them with the utmost care. It's not the first time he's doing it, and—he glares at Akira briefly—definitely not the last.]

[actus]

[ how do you think it went? ]

... Not the best. I'm not used to enemies like that.

[ it's quieter, his gaze still locked on the floor. ] Or without a team. I forgot how it was fighting alone.

[secrowtary]

[ At least Hibiki realizes he's not getting a story out of him at this point. It doesn't matter all that much now, though. Trying to be delicate for the most part while cleaning the injuries, Hibiki presses the gauze harder against his skin here and there like he wanted to remind him how reckless of him that was. ]

And yet you fought. Of course.

[ He's still irritated (to put it mildly) but at the same time, it's just...Akira isn't a person to sit it out without doing anything, Hibiki knows that much. But this unpleasant sensation when he wipes blood off his arms, he doesn't want to experience it ever again.

What he wants and what is going to happen in the future may be two different things, though. ]

Are you absolutely sure that you're not seriously hurt? Perhaps I should look for a healer.

[actus]

[ hibiki.... ]

I'll be fine, I promise. [ he hesitates, wincing occasionally when the disinfectant stings when it grazes a particularly deep gash. one day he'll learn. this isn't the metaverse - the rules are slightly different here. ]

Did I ever tell you about the time I was interrogated? The cops kinda drugged me and beat the crap out of me trying to get a confession.

[ almost got shot in the head, too, goes completely unsaid. he shrugs. ] I heal quickly.

[secrowtary]

You'd better keep that promise, Akira. [ He's at his limit. His voice is trembling already, and his mention of an interrogation isn't helping. Actually...

It never hurt so much. His heart, that is. It's not just an unpleasant feeling at this point, it's something far, far worse. Hibiki bites his lower lip, trying to remain calm. It's so difficult, though. Better keep it to short commands, that way he won't tear up. ]

Idiot. Take your shirt off.

[actus]

[ he really wants to make a joke about that command but it dies in his throat. clearly he had underestimated the impact it'd have on hibiki if he got hurt. it was foolish to think he'd get through that scuffle without cuts and bruises. ]

Mm. [ quietly, he hooks his arms across his front and peels off the dirty and slightly tattered shirt. ]

Really, it's just a flesh wound.

[secrowtary]

And this is just a disinfectant.

[ Being poured over the wounds mercilessly, no less. If Akira hisses, Hibiki won't pay much attention to it, just keep cleaning the scratches he revealed by removing his shirt. ]

You'll tell me more about that interrogation later. [ Hibiki makes it clear that he doesn't want to hear any objections. ] And if I'll get my hands on a sewing kit, I'll fix your clothes as well.

[actus]

[ he supposes he earned this for charging into battle foolishly. that whole heart over mind issue. he's definitely wincing at the stinging. ]

You sew? [ he'll focus on that instead of the wounds. seems easier. seems less likely to upset hibiki. ] Thats cute.

[secrowtary]

[ The change of a subject is appreciated as it helps him calm down just a little, as Akira thought. It's not a good idea to tend to someone's wounds while being that agitated...at this rate, the disinfectant will be gone in no time. ]

I do. [ That remark even makes his cheeks flush, despite the situation. ] It doesn't take much to damage clothes, especially when you're going to battle. Or, maybe I should say, especially when you're going to battle alone and unprepared.

[ Ouch. He's referring to you, Akira. ]

[actus]

[ wow you're savage. but he won't deny that he deserves this. he's a fool after all. ]

Ah... thankfully I usually wear hoodies. [ and not dashingly attractive thief clothing. go figure. ]

... I'm sorry, by the way. Not for doing it, but for not telling you and trying to fight on my own.

[secrowtary]

[ He'd argue with the not dashingly attractive part if he had the chance.

But once he hears an apology, Hibiki's attitude changes. He'll even sneak a soft kiss on the cheek while cleaning the wounds. The good news is that it shouldn't take long. The bad news...

...actually, there's no bad news because Hibiki managed to obtain the best band aids around. ]

Apology accepted. Please, next time don't hesitate to ask for help...either me or your friends. I heal pretty quick as well.

THOSE BANDAIDS

[actus]

[ his manliness. it's all gone now. thanks hibiki. ]

I know. It ... [ he hates making excuses. really, he should be accountable for his own actions. it's just hard to shake the feeling. ]

There wasn't much time. It was more a reflex. [ to save someone he means. ]

♥

[secrowtary]

[ You're welcome, Akira. ]

That's just how you are. A good person. [ It's a smile from Hibiki, finally. ] Now I feel a little bad about being so indelicate but you had to learn your lesson.

[actus]

... Mm. I'm sure everyone was thinking the same thing. You probably did them a favor.

[ about how learning his lesson and all that. what a crazy delinquent. he rolls his shoulders into a tiny shrug. ]

[secrowtary]

[ So much for Hibiki trying to lighten the mood. He bites his lip even harder than before, clearly fighting off the urge to talk back. It's no rocket science that Akira's pride is hurt, and he could've damage it even further with ease. But that's not what he wants to achieve. Something is telling him that his point may not get across right now and chooses to remain quiet while applying the band aids.

Who cares about doing everyone a favor and showing them that Akira was vulnerable? Not Hibiki. He's on his side, albeit as much he wants to shout it in his face, it's not a good moment. ]

Please don't move too much right now. I should be done soon, so you'll be able to get some rest.

[actus]

[ akira's pride isn't the best, so it'd definitely be easy to smack it down. but at least hibiki is being thoughtful. he's probably too concerned about the previously bleeding gashes, huh? ]

I think I'm gonna sleep for two days straight.

[ he yawns, tossing hibiki a tired and weak smile. ]

[secrowtary]

Just make sure you eat something.

[ There's a change in his tone which goes from a harsh hissing to a soft whisper. He is concerned. And not the best at conveying it. Mustering up a smile is too much for him right now, too. Instead, he grips Akira's hand and gives it a squeeze. ]

I won't bother you.

[actus]

...Trust me, you don't have to worry about that. I love food.

[ another weak chuckle. akira, you're a hot mess right now. ]

[secrowtary]

That's one thing less for me to worry about. [ Hibiki murmurs, prostrating himself. ] Can you walk or should I carry you?

[actus]

[ oh my god. ]

I can walk.

[ please let him retain some dignity!! ]