Lachesistein: Open Log

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Who: Those who signed-up for the exploration
Where: Lachesistein
When: Today until the 26th (More or less, an open log for any time period if anyone wants to explore around)
Rating: up to R rated (if it gets to R, please indicate in the subject line)
Summary: Characters are exploring Lachesistein on their own time
The Log:

[ This is an open log for those who wish to explore Lachesistein freely, and it can take place any time between July 16th and 26th. For more information on Lachesistein, please refer to the Exploration plotting post. If something comes up at all, make sure to contact a mod with your questions or concerns.

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[starspangledhero]

[ Challenge accepted. America doesn't remove his face from Steve's shirt, but angles it juuuust so he can see Terezi. Just so she can taste the competitive, haughty smirk on his face. The only reason he's not offended is that she still said he's pretty good, and if he can stand to be #2 to anyone, that person would be Captain America. ]

Oh yeah, tons of good ideas. Just wait 'til you see the ideas he's gonna have but hasn't had 'em yet. They're awesome. Trust me, I know them all pretty much by heart.

And since you can't really watch anything, I'll just have to cover both ya'll!

[ BLAM you all just got a taste of the Bitch Pudding. ]

[itsfondue]

[He moves a few steps forward, wanting to pull away from the nose pressed against him. However, he looks back at them and nods.] Thanks.

[It's good to know that they have his back, even though they're both a bit... eccentric. But hey, Steve isn't the type to complain about his comrades, especially during a mission.] It doesn't look like anyone's been here for years.

[legality]

Astute observation! [ She gives Steve a quick pap on the butt in congratulations while staring at America. Terezi Pyrope just touched your hero's butt. Whatcha gonna do about it, punk. However, this girl's on her A game, which means she won't be distracted, and she won't get caught. One pap, that's all. Hell, she's blind. She was probably aiming for his back, right? Right. Terezi continues speaking. ]

It also seems like when people were here last, they never really left. A lot of the graffiti mentions being the "last" or one of the "few" remaining. Which leaves us with three very pertinent questions [ She holds up fingers as she counts. ]: 1) What killed them all-- since I'm assuming they were violently murdered or eaten or something. 2) Is there a chance that whatever it was can come back?, and finally 3) Is whatever-it-is the thing that lured us here? Because we're kidding ourselves if we say we weren't lured.

[ Terezi is too classy for competitive, haughty smirks. She winks in America's direction instead. ]

[starspangledhero]

[ America keeps up his casual grin, but he he catches that pap. His eyes narrow even as he smiles.

Clever girl. He can only hope that this competition will not get his face bitten off. ]

Sure looks that way, but... I think there were people here not too long ago. Back when the bomb hit, some people went out this way. Think they ran into some people from this place. Can't say for sure, I wasn't paying too much attention.

[ Anddd there it is. But even with the creep-off going on, he still listens to Terezi's investigative questions. He holds up his fingers as he answers, even though she probably can't see them. Or maybe she can??? Fuck if he knows or cares. ]

One: Don't see any big blood streaks around, or bodies for that matter. If something took 'em it didn't do it with claws and teeth. Two, probably, and three...

[ His grin widens. ] We'll just have to see. As long as it's not ghosts again, we've got a chance. We've got none other than the greatest Avenger on our side!

[ Patting Steve on the shoulder with his non-lethal hand. He lets it linger there a little longer than necessary. ] Aw shit, was that a spoiler? Meh, I'm sure it's not gonna do any harm!

[ America aims his wink at Steve before he drags his gaze to lock eyes with the two red antechambers to hell. Your move Terezi. ]

[itsfondue]

[Steve feels a little embarrassed by the pap. This isn't what he had in mind when he decided to go on this trip. However, he tries to ignore his own embarrassment and listens to their input.]

When did this bomb hit?

And it's likely that it will come back.

[Steve gives a surprised look at America when he places a hand on his shoulder. He didn't quite realize that he was referring to him, but the soldier nods still.]

When it comes, we need to stop it. [He couldn't stand back and do nothing while some sort of monster kills people without mercy. Not to mention that there are children here. ...Although, it will be difficult to form a battle plan when they don't even know what they are fighting. However, it's no excuse to cower away.]

[legality]

I defer all bomb questions to him [ nods at America ], 'cause I don't know that shit. It was before my relatively short time here. Too bad America doesn't remember any details, though. I bet it'd be super helpful to know if we've encountered people from here. Maybe then we'd know what was going on.

[ America, you are like a dog who has peed on the rug, and Terezi is rubbing your face in it. She's then kicking you out of the house and allowing you to be taken in by a family who eats dogs. All without giving a single fuck. ]

Avengering or not, I'm sure me and Steve will find a way to stop the mysterious menace. [ Terezi slips an arm around Steve's waist, a friendly and affectionate hug. She is pushing the envelope, foregoing her usual caution. Heavy risk, but the priiiiiiiiiize.* ] Right, Stevey?





[ *Terezi's priiiiiiiiiiiiiiize does not include the awkward video game sex in that youtube video. ]

[starspangledhero]

'Bout a year ago. Big ol mushroom cloud on the horizon--'course it wasn't nearly as impressive as the arsenal I've got--but anyway there was some fallout so we all had to disperse. I went to Dissimulo, some others went to Spero--pretty sure the two angry boy trolls and Nep were on that trip--and then some other people went exploring this way. Things got kinda busy for me so I mostly was paying attention to Dissimulo and Spero.

[ because that's where Tatsumi was, but he won't go into that. not in front of Terezi. NOT WHEN HE IS TRYING TO DEFEAT HER. ]

Oh yeah, Captain America can do anything! But I dunno how comfortable I am with letting a kid as young as you try and fight some unknown though undoubtedly terrifying foe! Can't let a lil' lady get hurt.

[ Plot twist America is kinda sexist and still lives in the days of southern chivalry where he wants to protect all the womens. whoops. When she moves in to hug Steve, he too moves closer to loop his good arm around Steve's shoulders. ]

Don't worry though, we'll protect you. Right, Steve?

[ I can only imagine that Steve is slowly becoming France in this icon. ]

[itsfondue]

[Steve listens to America as he explains.] Same bomb that hit Accido?

[And Steve warily eyes both of them as they wrap an arm around him. Although, he does find himself agreeing with America, well the kid part of it.] Miss Terezi, I don't want children to be fighting in this.

[legality]

Don't let my youthful curves and good looks deceive you! I'm actually incredibly battle-tested and quite capable of dishing out some serious butt-kickery. [ She leans over and smacks America in the shins with her cane for emphasis. ]

[starspangledhero]

Yeah, same one.

[ Damn, just when he thought he had it all figured out, he's hit right in the shins. ]

GAH!

[ America refuses to remove his hand from Steve's shoulder just to rub his sore shins. Instead he has to stand on one leg and rub them with his other calf. It's a system and it works shhhhh. ]

No matter how capable you are, I still don't want ya getting hurt! [ Half of that was trying to secure his spot as Steve's #1 fan, but half of that is genuine. ] I mean, even if you can hold up like the cat troll, I know you guys ain't super heroes or nothing! Eridan barfed all over my shoes after I shook him.

[ Before that can be misconstrued as child abuse, he quickly turns to Cap. ] It wasn't that hard and to be fair, he busted down my door and shot me first for no apparent reason. And I fixed him up afterwards so all was good.

[itsfondue]

[Steve thought he could feel the beginnings of a headache form, but he ignores it and moves away from their hold.] ...Just stay close to us, Miss Terezi. [It would be better to keep an eye on Terezi than having her go off on her own anyway.]

And we need to start working together. Instead of arguing.

[legality]

Oh, of course! I'll stay close and work together. Double the action, double the investigative fury. Besides, if something bad happens, I'm sure America would be completely willing and able to act as a human shield. He's very noble like that, right?

[ now that i am back in the united states, i may tag this patriotic lovefest. ]

[starspangledhero]

Absatively posolutely!

[ Not even missing a beat HE WILL BE A HUMAN SHIELD. HE WILL BE CAPTAIN AMERICA'S SHIELD. ]