WEEK 3 DAY 1: MISSION

[wonderful_mods]

Mission: "Rest under the tannenbaum!"
Time Limit: Short
Noise Plane: Solo
Wall Instructions: Key wall in front of the main gate. Condition is a pact.
Wall Rewards: Long Live The Ice
Reaped Rewards: Cold Stare
Mission Rewards: 10,000 zeny



[After a long trek through the snowy field, a row of fancy heat lamps and a stone gate finally come into view. Through it, the town of Lutie is visible, and looking quite welcoming with its Christmas greetings everywhere. Compared to the frozen tundra, you'll want to hurry inside - just try not to let the wall hit you on the way in! And once the gate is passed, the first thing you'll see is a massive Christmas Tree.... ]

Comments

[notsogrimreaper]

[Thanatos hovers a little closer, about to lift the Reaper up and rough him up a bit more, but he stops himself, and Ryoji's voice comes out of the mask.]

Are you done fighting now?

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

And were others surprised to find
That, in that case, you were so kind?

[Zecora outright grins at her little joke. SHE has no doubts of Sasuke's true nature, after all, but she guesses he had more of a tough-guy front with his teammates.]

[shinbunshinobi]

Hey, now. There's no need for that.

[Actually, most know his true nature, much to his chagrin.]

[tamedhollow]

Well, the merchants should buy. That's how it usually works in games like this. [Ichigo approaches the nearest merchant cart] Hey, uh, do you buy loot here?

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

[Zecora laughs, and bumps against him slightly as they walk, pleased that she's managed to tease him.]

[But the comparison between the two of them, human and zebra, gets her thinking.]

I wonder if we'll see a town
With stranger-still people around.

[needsmorezippers]

[They do, in fact! They offer what is probably slightly less than the value of the item, but that's how it always works.]

[shinbunshinobi]

Maybe I'll be the odd one out, and you'll have to do all the talking for me.

[He kinda hopes that will be the case. He'd like a break with the diplomacy.]

[vexed_snake]

[Asakura's waiting for Thanatos to do his worst, and he honestly seems surprised--perhaps even disappointed--when the worst doesn't happen. He's still not in the greatest of shape. He's more angry he can't do anything significant in return than anything else.]

I'll stop...for now.

[And he's trying to sound badass as he says that but let's face it, the gasping as he tries to get his wind back and petulant glaring isn't exactly helping that image.]

[notsogrimreaper]

Then run away like the coward you are. I don't ever want to see you again. At least, not until you change your mind about what's really fun.

[And Ryoji will remain in his Thanatos form, glaring at the other intently. Well, the 'not seeing each other' part could be difficult, but suffice it to say Ryoji won't be starting any conversations with Asakura. Starting fights? Maybe.]

[vexed_snake]

[There's another venomous glare from Asakura before he takes off in a stumbling sort of run. He's still clutching at that hand...and he won't be trying to harass Ryoji any more unless there are plenty of mirrors in the area and he can use a bit of his own power.]

[leggierissimo]

What a solid plan. [Sarcasm, obviously. Joshua is quick to follow, tuning himself to the UG as he steps away from the stands. And apparently, looks were fairly deceiving, if that scream is any indication...]

So they have. I suppose this is where the Players are meant to go to earn money, since it obviously isn't a shop and there are no levels to be gained.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

[It isn't for lack of effort on Zecora's part!]

Not two or four legs, but instead
Perhaps they'll all be octapeds.

[tamedhollow]

[Of course. But the opal fetches a pretty penny, and the rest of the junk accumulates. However, the merchant is very happy to see the skin. Not many people being him skins!!

Split between the two of them, their gains come to about 6500 zeni each. Not too bad, for an hour or two's work]

[tamedhollow]

Yeesh. I don't know if I want to go in here. I'm getting some seriously bad vibes... [but his curiosity is strong. He'll just stay near the door.

Ichigo cautiously enters the candy factory--

-- to be greeted with the sight of warriors and christmassy monsters running amok]

... I dont think they actually make candy in this place.

[needsmorezippers]

[Not bad at all.] How much was the sword you wanted?

[shinbunshinobi]

[Why do you think he lets he take the lead when it comes to Reapers and such? He deals with the RGers; she can handle the others.]

Then we'll both be in trouble.

[tamedhollow]

2000 I think? I have plenty now. Maybe even enough to get it upgraded!

[needsmorezippers]

Good. [He would have given you some of his if you needed it- it's not like he needs or can use a weapon.]

[tamedhollow]

Say, Neku, have you ever used a sword?

[needsmorezippers]

No. Never really had a reason to.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

No trouble at all! They'll simply be strange!
So were you, at first, though I knew that would change.

[shinbunshinobi]

Only if they're as understanding as you and me, but we're pleasant enough. I don't know why anyone would have a problem with us.

[But some do regardless]

[leggierissimo]

Are you, now? [Joshua tilts his head, regarding the doors of the factory with curiosity. He can feel some pretty negative energy, true, but...

Following Ichigo inside, he's not at all surprised by what they find.]

Wow. Couldn't have made that observation without you, Ichigo-kun.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

We certainly won't bring them harm
And lack nothing for grace and charm.

[Is that just a bit wry? It might be just a bit wry...]

[shinbunshinobi]

Now, if we can only figure out this mission... Any idea what a "tannenbaum" is, Ms. Zebra?