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redmarsshit2019-09-21 12:52 am
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redshift: tdm #4
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a. the red shit.
There are rumblings in the deepest, most overgrown part of the agricultural area, where until very recently there was a lingering pocket of red algae. The good news is, the red algae is gone! The bad news is, it all got eaten by a mutated bear-thing with giant antlers. The algae did a number on the poor thing, doping it up and confusing it to the point where everything is an enemy.
What’s worse? The algae has adapted, colonizing the creature’s entire body. The algae has mutated in the process, releasing a protective cloud of toxins that causes severe hallucinations, as well as some of the protective and euphoric qualities that the red algae originally possessed. Which means the mutated, antlered, bear-thing is accompanied by a small army of other creatures, from large to small, who are all very invested in its survival and also are being driven crazy by its presence.
Prepare yourselves for one hell of a hunt. These animals can pop up almost everywhere in the agricultural zones, and when they do show their paws it’s to go on a rampage.
What’s worse? The algae has adapted, colonizing the creature’s entire body. The algae has mutated in the process, releasing a protective cloud of toxins that causes severe hallucinations, as well as some of the protective and euphoric qualities that the red algae originally possessed. Which means the mutated, antlered, bear-thing is accompanied by a small army of other creatures, from large to small, who are all very invested in its survival and also are being driven crazy by its presence.
Prepare yourselves for one hell of a hunt. These animals can pop up almost everywhere in the agricultural zones, and when they do show their paws it’s to go on a rampage.
b. fashionista.
It wouldn’t be Anchor if the bots weren’t fucking shit up.
This time, the spa bots have gone full stylist coach, chasing down residents and trying to do their hair, nails, makeup, or change their clothes. In some cases, they're literally sweeping people off their feet and carrying them to the hot springs, massage rooms, and spa areas to be pampered. Too bad most of their cosmetics are fifty years out of date and the closests they’ve raided either had another resident’s clothes or moth-eaten dust-covered rags.
Is that the jacket Idris Elba was wearing in the introductory video? It kinda looks like it.
But it’s not all bad! The bots actually give great massages and fantastic mani-pedis. They also have a small stash of fresh cosmetics and clean clothes that got left behind in the spas. They might not fit great, but they look pretty good!
If your character doesn’t practice proper self-care, well. They’d better watch out. These bots have a particular eye for the sad, the filthy, the tired, and they’re going to make sure you get some damn fine pampering.
This time, the spa bots have gone full stylist coach, chasing down residents and trying to do their hair, nails, makeup, or change their clothes. In some cases, they're literally sweeping people off their feet and carrying them to the hot springs, massage rooms, and spa areas to be pampered. Too bad most of their cosmetics are fifty years out of date and the closests they’ve raided either had another resident’s clothes or moth-eaten dust-covered rags.
Is that the jacket Idris Elba was wearing in the introductory video? It kinda looks like it.
But it’s not all bad! The bots actually give great massages and fantastic mani-pedis. They also have a small stash of fresh cosmetics and clean clothes that got left behind in the spas. They might not fit great, but they look pretty good!
If your character doesn’t practice proper self-care, well. They’d better watch out. These bots have a particular eye for the sad, the filthy, the tired, and they’re going to make sure you get some damn fine pampering.
c. whole foods: 2.0.
Remember that whole Whole Foods grocery store thing that happened? Well, the grocery store and the zombies are still there. Only now there are more zombies, and two giant supply trucks have shown up, one behind and one in front of the store.
The one at the rear of the store can be accessed fairly easily. It’s painted to look like a giant United States flag, with a dramatic crying eagle emblazoned across the back doors. Inside, there is beer. Lots and lots of beer, and a bunch of semiautomatic rifles. Also some skeletons. Seems like the guns and booze didn’t help them.
The one in front of the store is thickly surrounded, the creatures clawing at the plain white sides of the semi like there’s something precious inside.
If Anchorites can make it through, if they can fend off the monsters and keep from getting torn to pieces by a hoard of bloodthirsty beasts, they’ll find out what that precious truck contains.
It’s twinkies. A semi full of twinkies. We hope you’ve got a sweet tooth, Anchor.
The one at the rear of the store can be accessed fairly easily. It’s painted to look like a giant United States flag, with a dramatic crying eagle emblazoned across the back doors. Inside, there is beer. Lots and lots of beer, and a bunch of semiautomatic rifles. Also some skeletons. Seems like the guns and booze didn’t help them.
The one in front of the store is thickly surrounded, the creatures clawing at the plain white sides of the semi like there’s something precious inside.
If Anchorites can make it through, if they can fend off the monsters and keep from getting torn to pieces by a hoard of bloodthirsty beasts, they’ll find out what that precious truck contains.
It’s twinkies. A semi full of twinkies. We hope you’ve got a sweet tooth, Anchor.
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And then she hears Eavan's frightened whinny, cutting through the quiet. And if she heard it that clearly, then...
Still, she doesn't dare move or peek - until she hears hoofbeats coming toward her. Cautiously, she raises her head, and there's Branwen, and Kieran's shouting to ride him to the barn, and oh dear that horrible monster is a lot closer than she expected -
Oh geez oh god oh man. Ami scrambles to her feet and reaches for Branwen - he overshoots her at first, but then circles back, because he is a very good pony indeed. Fortunately, he's small enough that she can actually get on his back without a stirrup to climb, but then she blanks on how to make him go - wait, no, you kick with your heels, like so! ]
Hyah- ack!
[ It works! Branwen starts running again, and Ami almost loses her balance, but then leans forward, clutching at his neck. They're now headed in the general direction of the barn, but she has no idea how to steer a horse without reins.
Be safe, Kieran and Eavan...! ]
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[As Branwen hurries both Ami and himself with his stubby legs towards the barn, Kieran guides Eavan--and, by proxy, the bear--away from the ranch proper. It's slow going, and Eavan certainly doesn't like it, but at least it's working. They keep up the song and dance until they reach an edge of thicker vegetation.]
[If he had a saddle and reins, Kieran would've had no problem with navigating with Eavan through the shrubs and trees. As they (literally) stand, though, it would be far too risky a gamble to even try. The bear, slow and lumbering as it is, would have the clear advantage, and with the way it's growling, Kieran has no doubt that it's ready to use that advantage to its full potential.]
[But it's still acting as addled as ever, and as far as Kieran is able to tell, it's in no shape to run after a healthy horse. So, against Eavan's wishes, he turns them both around and pulls out his gun. As the bear picks up speed, running int heir direction, he aims it to the sky and shoots twice. The piercing crack is enough to startle the poor bear into stopping in its tracks (and enough to startle the poor mare into a loud whinny). Despite Eavan's vocal surprise, Kieran takes that moment to dig his heels into her sides, prompting her to book it in the opposite direction.]
C'mon girl! Git!!!
[Somewhere behind him, he can hear the bear roaring in frustration, but Kieran's not about to turn back and take a look. He's pretty sure Eavan wouldn't even let him, what with how fast she's running. He has to grip her mane to keep his balance as she thunders along the trail that leads back to the barn. Sure, it's the long way around, but all the better. If, by some small chance, the bear is trying to follow them, it won't make it all the way to the ranch again.]
[The thing about taking a roundabout path, though, is that it's going to take a while for Kieran to make it back, but when he does, it's with a happy wave!]
what is time
Seconds pass - she's not sure how many. She hears a pop, pop! that can only be Kieran's revolver, and a faraway roar, and then... nothing.
Ami holds her breath as long as she can, listening closely, fearing the worst. What if he's hurt? What if he's worse than hurt? Branwen shakes his head suddenly, probably just as worried as she is. Ami pats his neck and reassures him. ]
It's okay. I'm sure he's fine. He's just... taking the scenic route.
[ Horses will believe anything, though, they're pretty dumb. Should she go look for him? But then she might get hurt, and what if he is fine and he comes back and she's not here?
Fortunately, a minute later, the mini-horse's head perks up, and Ami follows his gaze - and it's Kieran, riding triumphantly back with Eavan, waving happily. Overjoyed, Ami waves back and slides off of Branwen, running toward the fence on foot. Once Kieran's close enough, she calls out to him: ]
You did it!!