BZPRPG - Onu-Wahi

[ARROW404]

IC: Demos

The unfortunate businessman found himself a restless, fitful sleep. His body was aware of the poison in him, as was his mind, and he could find little rest with either. Nevertheless, he fell asleep a number of times, and woke up rested enough. Were it not for the threat of death if he did not go with Syvra, he was certain his second thoughts would have led to his escape. Sadly, that was not an option. 

 

Dressing himself in Phantom's equipment, though he kept the mask tucked away, he went to find Syvra. The armor felt totally comfortable on him, as if he'd been wearing it for years. And maybe he had.

 

IC: Onepu

The Captain of the Ussalry spent all his time assuring that the Koro was well defended. He didn't return to the HQ for the rest of the day.

Edited November 11, 2014 by The Fifth Spoilers

[Not Quite Dead]

IC Tsuda

 

I can make out details on the figures in the distance now, four of them. All Toa built similarly to myself, all apparently stranded on the same beach, all looking rather discombobulated. It wouldn't take a genius to put one and one and one together and come up with four, these must be my teammates. I hear snippets of conversation, the mask of sensory apptitude giving me hearing akin to a De-Matoran.

 

One of them glances at me, a black and gold Toa. Just as quickly, he turns away.

 

"Not too sociable."

[Toatapio Nuva]

IC Onoraza

(Onu-Koro, Ussalry HQ):

 

The next day, Onoraza returned to the Ussalry headquarters. She asked the receptionist about an interview.

[Voxumo]

IC: Syvra

 

Syvra glanced towards the approaching form of demos in the distance. He pushed himself off of the wall to appear just a tiche more professional.

 

You know, I'm actually kind of excited for this. 

Why is that?

Well this is something we both have been working towards for so long.. and perhaps now the end of it is finally near.

I suppose that is reason enough to be excited.

 

He smiled lightly to himself. At times he forgot just how truly naive of the world Venixa was... This matter with the brotherhood would never end, until all traces of the brotherhood was demolished, including himself.

[Makuta Miras]

IC: Kajak (Papa Nihu Reef)

Part 1, Book 1, Chapter 1

Kajak turned around at Lehti's shouts, and spotted a red figure, ridiculous katana-style sword on his back, with the same body shape and style as Tsuda. Recognising him, the Po-Toa attempted to create a solid causeway over to the Ta-Toa using his powers, but it stretched out part of the way, then went ka-put. It collapsed. Vexed by this strange drop in elemental skill, he tried again, succeeding in creating a long pathway over to Tsuda.

[Franco]

IC: I chop through the crowd for my place, open the door and step inside, and dust hits me.

 

That's new.

 

If I'm going to be six months out again, I'm finding a housekeeper.

 

I head straight down the hall and step into the central recess and pull the lever down on the right and watch the doors appear and close. I lean back and shut my eyes.

 

I'm moving to the lowest part of the house and it's been a long day. At least the elevator can take me there.

 

It's not long before it's done, though. I get up and step onto the landing. Just another set of doors in front of me, and I open those with a combination. Last I walk into the cache.

 

I always wonder the reason I built the place. It's smaller than the other rooms and I keep another place for the emergency reserves. Yet I always remember why: I put here what I can't keep anywhere else, because this shouldn't be for anyone else

 

Really, this shouldn't be for anyone. I kept the gun so I could learn from it, but I said I wasn't going to carry other weapons, even if I was hunting a criminal. This island doesn't need anything built for war if it's going to have peace. I thought I'd be an example. I know I could show them what life was like if we lived in Unity.

 

"Unity dies as well," the tinny voice reminds me.

 

I guess so.

 

It's not about what I can do. I can go take a hot bath, but that's not right. It's about what I need to do for everybody; what a Maru does. Everybody needs another fight against the Dark.

 

I'll give them that.

 

I grab the armor and put it on. Then I strap the belt over that. No prosthetic, no Koskium and all business.

 

I shift back into the elevator and go up, close the doors and move for Ussalry HQ.

 

God's will be done.

[The UltimoScorp]

IC Andrex: "I'll take my leave then, Akiri," The Large Ta-TOa said. Before stepping out of the hut, he turned once more to Nuparu, "I've noticed that this village has a guard, Might I know where I go to join them?"

[Nuju Metru]

IC:

"You'll want to speak with Captain Onepu, at Ussalry headquarters," Nuparu answered. "Any guard can point you in the right direction to get there. Your volunteering is quite generous, and I'm sure my Koro's military will be happy to take you."

 

Nuparu's words, polite but brief, indicated to his guests that their audience was over. He smiled wanly, and rose to open to door for them. "Best of luck, friends," the Akiri said to Andrex and his fellows. "May the Great Spirit smile on you."

[The UltimoScorp]

OOC: Thanks, Nuju, for being so cordial!

 

IC Andrex: Stepping out of the Akiri's hut, Andrex Stood to his full height, towering over passing matoran (And even the occasional Toa). Catching the Attention of a passing Ussalry man, he got directions to the Ussalry HQ. After a short walk, he ducked into the door, and stepped up to the front desk.

 

"I've been told this is where I go to join the Guard of this Koro, Could I get some information on how to do that?"

[ARROW404]

NPC: Ussal HQ Receptionist

A different Matoran sat behind the desk this time, a female Ba-Matoran with a Kaukau. She looked a little scared by the Skakdi, but relaxed as she asked about an interview. "Right, you're... Onoraza, correct?" She pulled the application form she had signed yesterday. Before she got an answer, an enormous Ta-Toan stepped inside asking to join the guard. All of a sudden they were popular. Reson the day before, now these two. "I'll be with you in a moment, sir," she said to the Toa, indicating he should take a seat as he waits.

[The UltimoScorp]

IC Andrex:

Giving the matoran a slight bow, Andrex stepped back and with some difficulty, sat down in one of the chairs.

 

OOC:that went faster than I thought it would.

[Toatapio Nuva]

IC Onoraza

(Onu-Koro, Ussalry HQ):

 

Onoraza glanced at Andrex, but paid no further heed to him.

 

"So, will I be interviewed by someone?"

[Nato G]

IC: Reson.

"Aw karz!" Reson spotted Onoraza talking to someone up at the front desk, and he quicky shuffled past, trying not to draw attention to himself.

Curmudgeon followed him slightly less stealthily.

Edited November 15, 2014 by Roman Torchwick

[Specter Knight]

IC-Arkhal

 

"Thank you, Akiri." Arkhal said before following Andrex out of the hut. he wasn't sure where to go after that, so he took the Akiri's advice and went to the Ussalry's HQ. Inside, he leant on the counter and spoke. "I heard this was where new members of the guard came. Got any vacancies for new recruits?"

 

OOC

Man, it's been a while since I've been playing in Onu-Wahi.

[Krayzikk]

IC:

 

"It's been quiet around here, for the most part." Tarnok commented, pausing in his stride. Standing in what was, roughly, the village's center he could see the streets branching off in different directions. Ussalry headquarters a short ways to his left, the market behind him and residential districts to his right. Lightstones illuminated the gloom but the Onu-Matoran's eyes easily saw through the remaining darkness anyway.

 

"You know, Uyism, it's been a long time since I walked these streets without looking for danger."

[ARROW404]

OOC: Dear lord are we popular or what?

 

NPC: Receptionist

She stared incredulously as yet another potential recruit showed up. "Well Karz," she muttered. "Have a seat and we'll be with you in a few minutes."

 

She turned back to Onoraza. "Yes, we have openings today," she answered, perusing a sheet of paper. "The interview room is through that door. You might have to wait, but it won't be long. Five to ten minutes, I'd say." She gestured for the Toa of Fire to approach.

Edited November 12, 2014 by The Fifth Spoilers

[Toatapio Nuva]

IC Onoraza

(Onu-Koro, Ussalry HQ):

 

Onoraza nodded a thanks and went to sit and wait for her interview.

[Nato G]

OOC: It would seem we're incredibly popular. Yay!

IC: Reson.

The skakdi didn't seem to have spotted him. Perfect. Letting Curmudgron scuttle on ahead, he listened in for a few moments. She was going to be interviewed soon by the sounds of things.

He didn't need to hang around for that. He continued on down the corridor, looking for an empty room where he could take a nap while he waited for his armour to be fixed.

He would have to talk to someone about getting a proper apartment or house somewhere close to headquarters, but for now... This room would be fine.

It looked to be some kind of archive room, with cabinets full of files and shelves of scrolls. "Now don't go eating any of these records," he warned Curmudgeon, "or I'll feed you to Lash's Rahkshi."

Curmudgeon chitterrd nervously, obviously understanding at least some of Reson had said. The crab sat down next to its master, and within moments, both had fallen asleep.

Edited November 15, 2014 by Roman Torchwick

[The UltimoScorp]

IC Andrex: The Ba-Matoran motioned him over, and with more difficulty than before, got up and walked up to the front desk, as Arkhal went back to wait. He nodded to the smaller Toa as he passed, and as he reached the reception desk, he spoke, "My turn, then? Seems busy...."

[ARROW404]

OOC: Kind of realized putting 'NPC' in front of my posts doesn't make sense. I'm laying them, after all. So IC it is!

 

IC: Receptionist

She nodded, wide-eyed. "We haven't had this many applicants in one day for a long time. Longer than I've been working here!" Setting that matter aside, she pulled out another slip of paper. "So, you want a position in the guard. Name and place of residence?"

 

IC:Interviewer

The room Onoraza waited in was well-lit and welcoming, with a small stack of reading materials on a table, and five seats, two Toa-sized. Onoraza didn't have to wait very long, before ten minutes were up, an Onu-Matoran left the room, followed by another. The former was apparently being interviewed for something, and left immediately, after bidding the interviewer a quick goodbye, and a curious glance at Onoraza.

 

Once that individual had left, the one in charge checked a slip of paper. "Onoraza, is it? Nice to see a skakdi interested in a position here." He motioned for her to step inside his office. "Here for a possible delivery position, yes?" 

[The UltimoScorp]

IC Andrex: "I am Andrex, and I have no current residence...." The large Ta-Toa looked slightly worried as he said this. "Hopefully, I can rectify that," he added, mostly to himself.

[ARROW404]

IC: Receptionist

"Quite, we have lodgings in the barracks for those lacking homes. Now, when did you arrive in Onu-Koro? Are you a registered citizen?"

[Hiram McDaniels]

Ic: Vetna

Vetna wandered the koro

ooc: open for interaction

[The UltimoScorp]

IC Andrex: "let's see..... About two hours ago? And... Not that I'm aware of."

[25K Now!]

IC: Uyism

 

"Not walked. Long time."

[Toatapio Nuva]

IC Onoraza
(Onu-Koro, Ussalry HQ, interview room):

Onoraza managed her friendliest smile possible as she answered "Indeed I am."

Edited November 13, 2014 by Toatapio Nuva

[ARROW404]

IC: Interviewer

He could tell her smile was a little forced. Either not used to smiling, or faking it. He ushered her into the room, which was the same tan as the majority of the town's huts, and well lit for an Onu-Matoran's workplace. He, himself was largely black, with an orange Huna. He sat down at a small desk, across from which sat a chair for the interviewee. He pulled up her record and quickly perused it. "Seeking citizenship, money, and looking to join the Ussalry itself, hm? All the right reasons." He offered her a smile. "I can tell you've seen combat before, is that why you aimed for the Ussalry? Felt it was a good place for your talents?"

 

IC: Receptionist

"Ahh, that could be an issue," she said with a frown. "Not that you can't join, but before you do, you'll either have to find citizenship, or obtain a commendation. Have you served in other Koro's armed forces?"

[Toatapio Nuva]

IC Onoraza

(Onu-Koro, Ussalry HQ, interview room):

 

"I thought fighting or otherwise working for the Ussalry would give me a purpose", Onoraza said in a somewhat modest but convincing voice. "Having lived outside the society for a long time, I have begun wishing for a job where I can be part of a larger community."

[ARROW404]

IC: Interviewer

"That's quite a transition. Yes, a delivery position seems like a better choice for that goal than an office job. Though with those intentions, there are other jobs outside the Ussalry that would be good as well. Not that I wouldn't be happy to welcome you here, that is." He smiled disarmingly, his eyes only leaving hers to look at the paper.

[Toatapio Nuva]

IC Onoraza

(Onu-Koro, Ussalry HQ):

 

"I believe working in the Ussalry would allow me to exploit my talents to the fullest."

[The UltimoScorp]

IC Andrex: Andrex pondered this a bit,"No, never been anywhere but here, and... no commendations beyond the Akiri wishing me well. How do I obtain citizenship?"

[ARROW404]

IC: Recruiter

He nodded at that. "Alright, understandable. Now- I don't mean to offend anyone- but I know skakdi have a propensity for violence. You wrote that you don't need silence in the workplace here, but I want assurance from you that you won't have any disciplinary issues when it comes to dealing with others."

 

IC: Receptionist

"You'd get that at the Akiri's office, though working here as a consultant would help. There is still one more option. If you can impress a member of the Ussalry enough that they'd be willing to commend, or vouch for you, that would be enough to get your started."

[Geardirector]

IC: Oliphko (Onu-Koro, Ferron's forge)

 

I remain quiet for a moment. Do I really want to tell? Not really. But maybe he'll understand. Or I could just exaggerate a little, say that it was a fearsome Nui-jaga who I battled against for a long time, before finally defeating it.. with a wooden stick. Lying wouldn't lead to anywhere, and besides, I'm a terrible liar. And it would be against the Three Virtues, too, for wthout Truth there can be no Unity. Gulping, I open my mouth, hesitate a little, and finally say, slighty embarrassed: "Well.. I was walking through the canyons of western Po-Wahi, when a Moa attacked me,all of a sudden. I later realized that I had been too close to its nest. I, uh, whacked it with this stick.. when it bit me in he leg"

 

I gesture towards my bandaged lower leg. I still regret hitting the bird, it had just been a Rahi protecting its offspring.. I felt really bad immediately afterwards, and I still do. "So, eh, the stick broke, and the bird ran away, luckily. And.. don't ask why I didn't use my elemental powers. I just.. couldn't." I'm basically just a too tall Matoran. Not an actual Toa.

 

IC: Ferron (Ferron's Forge)

 

Ferron couldn't help himself, and chuckled a little, before he very quickly stopped himself and took a deep breath. This was no way to treat a down-on-her luck newcomer to the cause.

 

He gave her a reassuring smile and lifted his prosthetic hand.

 

"If you're just a too tall Toa, then I'd probably be an overgrown Dhermis Turtle, I got these from a giant insect that got too close" he said, referring to his prosthetics.

 

He left the extenuating circumstances out for the moment, the point was made.

[Toatapio Nuva]

IC Onoraza

(Onu-Koro, Ussalry HQ):

 

"Does this mean that I need a recommendation in order to be able to work in the Ussalry?"

[The UltimoScorp]

IC Andrex: "If that's the case... Who would I go to get a commendation, and how do I become a consultant?"

[Daniel the Finlander]

IC: Oliphko (Onu-koro, Ferron's forge)

 

When he chuckled, I winced, thinking that he was amused by my lack of skill. He, however, then gave a reassuring smile and said that he had had a similar experience as well, resulting in injuries far worse than mine. Even then, I was uncomfortable, so I decided to change the subject. "Um.. so, how much would a new, erm, weapon cost?"

[Not Quite Dead]

IC Tsuda

 

I cross the stone causeway that (I forget his name...) has summoned. I recognize their faces, words and names churn in my head. Disassociated from any particular figure.

 

"Well, who the karz are all of you?"

[Geardirector]

IC: Ferron (Ferron's Forge)

 

"A weapon of the same type would have to be a metal quarterstaff. Somewhere in the 60-75 widget price range, I believe. It'd be heavier of, course, but as far as I can tell your element is Stone, with your strength you should be able to handle it"

 

Ferron got into his business mood as he thought up a few possible ways he could go with the weapon. The weapon by its nature didn't lend itself to much variation, but Ferron had his ways.

Edited November 14, 2014 by Geardirector

[ARROW404]

IC: Recruiter

"No, not necessarily. That would be the fastest method, but being a consultant for a while would likely be the easiest. I'm not saying you're being refused, I just wanted to know that you believe you won't have any outbursts during your time here."

 

IC: Receptionist

"Any member of the Ussalry who's been around for a few months at least is viable to give commendations. Offer help around town and you're sure to catch someone's eye. As for becoming a consultant, you'll need to be interviewed, and it's not an official position. Consulting positions are entirely non-combat, save for training assistant. I've got a list here, if you want one."

[The UltimoScorp]

IC Andrex: Taking the list, Andrex looked over positions.

"Polisher of shiny things...?" He thought, "definitely not."

 

Looking up at the Receptionist, he asked. "What all is involved with training assistance, and armorers assistance?"