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uastaff ([personal profile] uastaff) wrote in [community profile] plus_ultra2018-07-06 08:21 pm

The Effortless Wiles of Summer!

Who: YOU
What: Opening Day Log, so a big ass mingle
Where: All over Japan
When: July - August

Summer–Like the Sun in the sky, the temperatures are high to match. When one walks into the world to be a contributing member of society, it feels more or less like you’re breathing through a wet towel. Through the crowds or up your empty town roads–no matter where you are, dense air weighs on the neck and you’re unable to differentiate the water in the atmosphere from the sweat on your skin. Lately it’s been feeling like that sort of day nearly every day with the embers of sunlight scattered across the clouds, unrelenting in sharing their heat. It’s beautiful in a naturally obnoxious way.

But summer is summer! Many people love this time of year and others loathe it, but the weather undeniably can affect a person in different ways. Some people simply can’t take the heat while others revel in it, or indifference stands just enough to get someone through the day - but when it negatively affects moods and raises pressure, anger can go to the head much easier in the fires of July—Assuming those fires haven’t been drenched by the might of the annual typhoon season that passes through the country. Search & Rescue heroes might be pretty busy this time of year.

Students may be getting ready to take it easy for their summer vacation toward the end of July, but many Heroics students are preparing to intern with professional heroes during this time. It’s a golden opportunity to get out into the field and understand the day-to-day life of professionals, whether wild enough to find itself in the news or just a quiet day among the citizens–every aspect must be understood with no illusions. In this case, intense heat always brings an increase in crime. It could be as simple as a minor argument disturbing the public or a real brawl taking out entire structures–order must stand over chaos! Take notes, kids!

Even without interns under your belt, a pro-hero is always on the clock. July is a busy festival season all over Japan, which, in tandem with the weather, could make a pretty nasty cocktail for disaster if left unchecked. Sometimes, however, many festivals pass without incident and thanks to the heroes and their Symbol of Peace, criminals should probably think twice. Who knows who can pop up, after all...

[ Welcome to/back to Plus Ultra! First and foremost, allow me to link the opening game CR Meme. That may seem weird, but if people want to pre-establish a relationship with anyone else, then this is the place to make some plans (more below). Since this AU is less about being dropped into the world and more about already existing in it and growing from there, this could be a helpful start.

I’ve made this mingle log for July-August because the timing is actually rather awkward if we go by actual Japanese calendars for schools, so it’s to help the student characters more than anything. Last week of July until Aug 25~31 is the summer break for most students and then it’s back to school.

Most pro heroes tend to know others in the market, but anyone can embrace the concept of being “up and coming” as well. This log will be vague to get people started with exploring the world and if you have ANY QUESTIONS, please reply to the FAQ so I can leave it for others to see as well. Enjoy!!
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killerkiller: (003)

[personal profile] killerkiller 2018-07-28 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oi. If she were actually a villain, it'd probably make more sense to the public eye of why she acts this strangely (as he's the one to say...think...) but this lady's a hero.

He watches Blackbosom in silence for a moment before giving a sigh and a small shrug.
]

That's fine. I'll move along then. [ Too much work trying to fight back. ]
killerkiller: (003)

[personal profile] killerkiller 2018-07-28 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Good determination. A trait that all heroes should have.

And also it'd give him a lot less work to do.

Takumi goes quiet for a moment to fully consider before executing his decision.
]

...Good. I trust your quality work. Heroes shouldn't betray others trust, right?

[ Reassurance is necessary. While he'd prefer not to work, he doesn't want to be jobless. ]
killerkiller: (007)

[personal profile] killerkiller 2018-07-28 09:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Unfortunately, it's not just scantron... Principal made it a requirement that there's some essay questions. [ Otherwise he'd definitely have made a machine do all the scoring. ]

It's okay, though. The essay questions in a psychology class usually are where people throw their opinions out in an organized manner. If it looks like it makes sense and there's a beginning, middle and an end you can give them full credit.

[ All the BSing! ]
killingusoftly: ([Sarah] Smiles?)

[personal profile] killingusoftly 2018-07-30 11:43 am (UTC)(link)
Eyeing him during the conversation, Sarah smiles atentively. "It suits you," she notes before responding to the earlier remark. "As far as trouble, not much. Nothing I could not handle. Just a few patrons who had a bit too much fun and needed to make their way home before they hurt themselves. Other than that, busy day as it usually is in these kinds of things I've seen."
cuddly_incoming: (C'mon you!)

[personal profile] cuddly_incoming 2018-07-30 11:44 am (UTC)(link)
[Lulu posed heroically!]

Exactly! It is a heroes duty to be trustworthy! You can count on me!

[And the ball of neverending energy is poised to strike at the work! Give it to her teacher, she's ready!]
galaxiapride: the tiniest bit confused (...well that was unexpected)

[personal profile] galaxiapride 2018-07-30 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Meta momentarily breaks eye contact at her comment. "It suits one of my staff members better." He says before re-engaging. "That is good to hear. A few other booths have reported minor thefts already, but they were mostly food stalls. It's difficult to account for those."
killingusoftly: ([Sarah] Glad you came)

[personal profile] killingusoftly 2018-07-31 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh? Shopping for someone special then?" Sarah mildly teased before smiling. "Ah, well yes, I can see how that'd be more difficult. Hopefully it wasn't much of a loss and maybe the culprit just didn't have the means to pay for it."
galaxiapride: to the side and aloof (contemplation)

[personal profile] galaxiapride 2018-07-31 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
Unfortunately for Meta, the implication went over his head. "Yes, he was rather sad he had to stay at the office since he doesn't have a hero license. I think this one will cheer him up." He gently picks up the dream catcher in question and twists the long cord at the top to spin it. Setting it back down, he continues to peruse Sarah's wares. There are also more sidekicks on the field to consider, after all.

"I suppose that would the best case scenario."
killingusoftly: ([Sarah] Smiles?)

[personal profile] killingusoftly 2018-07-31 11:50 am (UTC)(link)
"Ah well, a kind gesture like this would make most of anyone's day just a bit brighter, which a lot of people could use now adays." But she wouldn't bring negativity to the conversation, instead she nodded at his last statement. "Indeed, and for the time being, lacking further evidence, one can only hope."
shark_girl: (Dubious)

[personal profile] shark_girl 2018-07-31 03:48 pm (UTC)(link)
I think that you might be better off if I don't handle the essay questions, but if you feel comfortable with it I can at least try. As long as that's the only real requirement.

[There might be some suspiciously high marks coming this term if this kept up. She wasn't the 'english major' type. Waiiiiit...]

Are the essays in Japanese? My written katakana's kind of sketchy at times. I can try, but ... well, it'd be practice.
shark_girl: (Dubious)

[personal profile] shark_girl 2018-07-31 03:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Dreams? That's kind of an unusual power. Do you give people good ones then?" She meant it a little light-heartedly, but she didn't really think that sounded like a potent enough power to remember. More or less a curiosity, not something combat-oriented. The idea of influencing others through dreams didn't even dawn on her.

Subconscious psychology was way above her paygrade.
shark_girl: (Dubious)

[personal profile] shark_girl 2018-07-31 03:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Ok, this was definitely going to be starting at the 'wet noodle level.' Tess quickly adjusted her expectations and made sure her hands were in position. "Alright, that's it. Push it, see if you can get fully extended. If you can do that, we're going to go for two or three." If he could hit that, it would serve as a strength training level.
galaxiapride: (why)

[personal profile] galaxiapride 2018-07-31 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm only relieved there have been no major injuries." He admits. "I have handled villains rise up over the most petty of reasons, so to see none today is a good sign of that." As he picks through different incense sticks, he quietly adds, "It's honestly a shock."
oozora: (lewd)

[personal profile] oozora 2018-08-01 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Taking deep breaths, Hiro manages to do one full lift.

"One!" He gasps.

It would be a moment he would be proud of if his arms didn't give out while trying to lower the bar gently.
killingusoftly: ([Sarah] Determined)

[personal profile] killingusoftly 2018-08-01 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
"In a sense, and depends on the individual anyways. Each person has their own unique psych to them, so the effects... vary." Sarah smiled to the distance, focusing on the horizon. "In any case, it truly is an unusual one and I don't tend to really display it much." Not in some sense anyways.

"Not really cut out to be a hero either, so it's always inspiring to see others aim for that role." It gave them plenty to work with in the long run.

killingusoftly: ([Sarah] Smiles?)

[personal profile] killingusoftly 2018-08-01 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
"Well in recent years, I'd take good news over no news and these as small as they are, seem like good news." she mused gingerly.

"Plus, it should lighten your workload no?"
galaxiapride: to the side and aloof (contemplation)

[personal profile] galaxiapride 2018-08-01 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
Meta is quiet and still for a moment. His fingers pause on a stick of incense, then prods it back into place.

"The goal of all heroes is to bring society closer to total peace." He recites. "But I don't want to twiddle my fingers in the mean time."
killingusoftly: ([Sarah] Glad you came)

[personal profile] killingusoftly 2018-08-02 10:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Fair enough," she replied with a nod. Quite the justice type, someone to definitely keep an eye on. They'll do great things.

"Though, for all it's worth, a bit of r&r isn't bad once in a while either. Gives you time to refresh yourself and get back on the saddle as they say in the west."
shark_girl: (Amused)

[personal profile] shark_girl 2018-08-02 10:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"Alright, good!" she said loudly, grinning down at him with those rows of shark fangs and a beaming smile that met pitch-black eyes. "Let's see if you can do two. Don't worry if it strains. Come on, let's see you get two up there!"

If not, she was pretty sure forty was a good starting point.
shark_girl: (Facing Away)

[personal profile] shark_girl 2018-08-02 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"I wouldn't imagine so. I mean, if it's a dream, someone has to be asleep to see it for one, so it's not something you could just display. And I guess, if you're affecting dreams a bit, it would sort of vary from person to person." A shake of the head and a shrug. "And not everyone needs to be a hero if you ask me. Some of us are sort of suited, but the world needs lots of people, not just heroes, right?"
killingusoftly: ([Sarah] Glad you came)

[personal profile] killingusoftly 2018-08-03 11:00 am (UTC)(link)
"Would be a pretty odd world if it was just heroes don't you think?" she mused and smiled over at her. "But very well put young hero~ The world does need lots of people, there usually has to be a balance of some sort, or at least that's what's believed."

Did they believe in that? Who knows.
galaxiapride: default, staring down (Default)

[personal profile] galaxiapride 2018-08-05 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
"I can afford to rest, but I can't afford to relax." He says with a hard voice. The business world and the hero world have different levels of competition, ingrained deep in his bones. There is no rest for the wicked, they say, and he has to remain vigilant, or risk falling behind.
oozora: (heroic flash!)

[personal profile] oozora 2018-08-05 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
Spurred on by her support, Hiro took a deep breath. This is only his starting point to becoming someone who can be a hero. Now is not the time to half-ass anything, it's time to rise up and give it his all! Senshiman never gave up when it became tough!

With a bit of a battle cry, he pushes the bar up again.

"Two!"
killingusoftly: ([Sarah] Smiles?)

[personal profile] killingusoftly 2018-08-05 07:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Sarah nodded. "Just remember, you matter too. Doing your duty for others is admirable, but don't forget to take time to take care of yourself too." she mused one last time with a smile.
shark_girl: (Default)

[personal profile] shark_girl 2018-08-07 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
"We've got a winner!" she said with a bright, obvious grin. She was keeping her hands a little more than an inch under the bar, calling out as she spurred at him, seeing if she could get him to hit a third. Even if he couldn't, this was where they wanted to be. "Alright, come on. You can do it. Let's get one more out of you. Push it, push it!"

She'd missed doing this. Heroes were usually so built that they didn't really 'train,' not the way most folks did.

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