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Ene

Make a Man Out of You

(Upon arrival at the base of this random mountain you notice a sign.)

Sign: Be a man and train beneath the moon!

(There is an Ene icon on it and small posted note attached to the bottom of it.)

Post it: Only true men allowed!

(Past the sign you see an ascending path that apparently leads up the mountain. )

HibkiKuze

Technically I'm a man. *Hibki walks up the path.*

Ene

*He lies in wait from a secret location*

Fwuh Hu Hu!

I hope they can make it.

HibkiKuze

This can't be that hard. Although it seems too easy. *Hibki keeps walking*

-Reaper-

*walks up the path*

Nacci

I am an android. My gender is irrelevant.

*Nacci begins walking up the path.*

Bgammax

*Gamma walks in wearing an oversized hoodie and jeans. They look at the sign, and after a quick sigh, elect to begin walking up the path*
Well, knowing them this will be... Interesting to say the least. Sounds like Ene's still going on about being a man. Well, as long as they're happy I guess.

Ene

(As the group begins to walk up the path they are met with absolute silence. No sounds of life can be heard from inside the forest and darkness begins to limit sight as the tree cover grows more thick. The ground itself becomes a bit rocky as the path continues to wind upward. )

(Suddenly upon the sound of a shrill screech the group begins to feel a wave of heat. The wave is accompanied by the smell of something burning and a strange crackling noise can be heard in the distance.)

Migrant

*looks at the sign*

Oh yeah? True Men?

*suddenly a burning desire to prove Ene wrong is lit in Migrant, and she sets off!*

Ene

*His voice can be heard echoing through the forest*

Do you have the motivation to survive?

Unit_Spectre

>Enters

*is being digitally constructed*

This is all to familiar...

Bgammax

*Gamma initially flinches at the heat, but plays it off and continues casually walking towards the noise. They take a piece of gum from their hoodie pocket and begin chewing it.*

Nacci

*Nacci ignores the sounds and continues moving forwards.*

Unit_Spectre

*walks up to Nacci*

What are you doing?

Nacci

*She speaks to Spectre without turning her head.*

I am investigating this path. It has peaked my curiosity.

*She continues to walk up the path.*

Ene

(Pushing forward the group slowly wanders into an area consumed by heat. The tress ahead of them are noticeably covered in vivid red flames as many small woodland creatures flee past the group. A few trees can be heard crashing in the distance. Smoke also fills the area making it slightly more difficult to breathe. The soil beneath the group is oddly damp and a few threads can be seen converging above the area.)

(A sign can be seen on a tree beside the group.)

Bgammax

*Gamma wordlessly walks over to the sign, blowing a bubble as they attempt to ignore the people walking with them. They lean over, and begin to carefully read the sign*

Nacci

*Clicking can be heard throughout Nacci's body, and her hair and eyes turn blue. She begins to shoot Water Dust ammo at the flames while reading the sign.*

Unit_Spectre

*enables the breathing filter*

This is odd.

Ene

(Moving closer to the sign Gamma and Nacci are able to read.)

Be a Man!

Challenge 1: Find the strength of a raging fire!

Warning if you are unable to find the strength then the fire may actually consume you.

Don't worry!

(As they waste time reading the trees around them begin to light up with all consuming flames. The air also becomes noticeably heavier and the heat increases.)

Migrant

Oh.... huh... a forest fire....

*hasn't actually read the sign*

So... put it out?

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs, and their persona appears around them. A sheet of ice begins forming beneath them, and spreading towards the fire, expanding to form a small wall that expands towards the nearest flames.*
Either do something, or get out. its really that simple

Nacci

Affirmative. Engaging flames.

*Nacci shoots more Water Dust ammo at the flaming trees.*

Ene

(Gamma's ice wall manages to keep the flames back but it is noticeably melting under the heat. While Nacci's water dust manages to quench the flames on some of the trees leaving behind burned husks. The flames however are not fully quenched and they continue to spread from tree to tree.)

*His voice echoes through the area*

You need to have more strength then that to make it through this area!

Try harder!

(At this point the trees around the group have lit up in flames and there is no noticeable way out. A few of the burning trees even fall around the group with one aiming directly for Migrant. The path has dissapeared beneath the fire shower.)

Migrant

Oh no.... *attempts to make a dive out of the way*

Standing strong doesn't matter if you'll just catch fire. Hey! You guys! Try chopping down trees so the fire has nothing to catch!

Bgammax

*Gamma blows and pops another bubble, not particularly comfortable with the heat, they go for a much more direct approach. The walls of ice stop expanding, instead the sheet of ice growing beneath Gamma expand towards the burning trees, aiming to cover and choke out the flames. Gamma then shouts to be heard over the flames*

You do it if you think its such a good idea. I have my own plan.

Migrant

Fine, then! *her mask appears and she removes it, summoning Raffles to assist with the mass murder of trees!*

Nacci

*Nacci begins to fire the water out in larger quantities, hitting 2 or 3 trees as a time.*

Ene

(As Gamma's ice wall completely melts their sheet of ice begins to choke out the flames of the surrounding trees. Nacci's water manages to quell the remaining flames creating a huge amount of steam. Upon liberation from the flames the trees are revealed to be nothing more then warm and black husks of wood. Migrant finishes the job by slashing the husks and allowing for them to fall towards the ground with a thud. Some of them begin to fall directly above the group with little choice in motion.)

(The area has now been cleared of trees offering an open view of the snowy mountain. The path can once again be seen and there is a metallic sign nearby.)

Nacci

*Nacci easily pushes the trees away with her arms, and walks over to the sign to read it.*

Migrant

Well there we go, problem solved.

Bgammax

Shiranui, Hassou Tobi

*Gamma remains motionless as their persona slashes apart any trees that were falling towards them. Once the trees have fallen, Gamma then moves to read the metallic sign, turning to Mig along the way*

Great plan. You managed to almost get us hurt after the fire was done. Neat.

Migrant

H-hey! Excuse me for using the resources available to me!

Would you rather I tried to blow away the fire and set the entire thing on fire? Oh, or maybe you'd rather I sat quietly and let you handle it?

Ene

(Upon closer inspection of the sign Nacci can read...)

Congrats on passing the first challenge!

You men may have been as tranquil as the forest but now you have a fire within!

Follow the arrow and you will make it to the second awesome trial!

(An icon of Ene wearing a snorkeling mask is on the sign)

Hope you brought a change of clothes.

(There is an arrow pointing left on the sign. However there is a faint marking of a right arrow beneath the left one.)

Nacci

*Nacci walks to the signs and takes the left path, not noticing the indication of a right path.*

Bgammax

*Gamma reads the sign, and nods. They decide to follow the left path, and turn back to Mig, blowing another bubble as they do so*

If you're not going to do anything helpful, then yeah. You're better off doing nothing. No points for effort in real life, only effect.

Migrant

*Hmphs and reads the sign, since it beats looking at Gamma....*

Huh?

*she decides to try smudging off one of the two arrows*

Ene

(Smudging off the arrows Migrant is able to see an extra line of text beneath the right arrow.)

Note to self:

I really wish I knew how to swim ...

Migrant

Hmm... so which one leads to water, then...

Guessing the reason Ene hid this arrow is because it doesn't.

*starts walking to the right!*

Ene

(Once again following the beaten path to the left Gamma and Nacci makes some progress past the burnt trees. As they continue walking the growing absence of trees becomes noticeable as the area is now dominated by small grasses. The sun is finally setting in the horizon once they reach an open field. Similar to the beginning of the journey the area is a model of tranquility. Small animals such as rabbits wander about the area as a nice, clear breeze passes the group. The ground beneath is a bit on the mushy side while the surrounding rocks appear to be a bit eroded.)

(A dull rumbling can be heard in the far off distance.)

Bgammax

*Gamma continues walking along, spitting out their old gum and getting a fresh piece. Annoyed by the wetness of the ground, Gamma begins freezing the area ahead of them so they can walk on ice instead. They continue this way as they head towards the rumbling.

Ene

(Meanwhile Migrant takes the path to the right and ends up climbing some steep rocks. Once she reaches the top of the rocks she notices that she can see an entire clearing. She is able to spot Gamma and Nacci from her above position.)

(The ground shakes a bit beneath her feet and in the distance she is able to see a poorly made damn blocking off a river.)

(There is a sign near her spot.)

Nacci

*Nacci begins to walk along with Gamma towards the rumbling, shifting her hair and eyes back to normal.*

Migrant

Oh ho ho... I think I see what's going on here.

*she grins an evil sort of grin and reads the sign, just to be sure. If it even remotely mentions that the dam holds back the river Gamma was supposed to cross, she breaks the dam with Raffles.*

Ene

Group 1:

(Following the rumbling noise Gamma and Nacci end up in a massive clearing devoid of any ground cover. The rumbling has increased to the point in which they can feel vibration beneath the ground. They are also unable to continue moving left as the sides of the clearing are blocked off by sheer rock walls. There is a sign right in the middle of the clearing.)

Group 2:

(Migrants reads from the sign ...)

Guess someone was not a fool for skipping out on gym.

It is kind of lame that you are not doing the challenge but hey all smart men should be rewarded!

Just sit back and watch as the rest of the men try to outrun a river!

(There is a grinning Ene icon on the sign.)

(Upon reading the signs raffles appears and slashes at the damn allowing for the water to begin breaking it down.)

Migrant

I suppose I'd rate this dam's construction a.... 7.8/10.

Too much water.

*slashes and guns away the beams holding it up and lets the water take the rest of the dam with it*

Nacci

*Nacci walks to the sign and reads it.*

Ene

*Watching the events from afar he suddenly pouts*

Aww I was supposed to do that ...

*He quickly turns off his bomb*

Looks like I need to save this for next time.

Migrant

*Also may have miscalculated and released a massive flood of water, so.... looks for any way past it or over it? Like a fallen tree or something?*

Bgammax

*Gamma walks around the clearing. They start freezing a path up to the top of a rock wall, but seem to change their mind, instead joining Nacci in reading the sign*

Ene

Group 1:

(Nacci reads from the sign ...)

Be a man!

Challenge 2: You must be swift as the coursing river!

Warning accidental drowning may occur.

Just run really fast men!

(The ground beneath Nacci and Gamma begins to shake terribly as the sloshing noise of water fills the air.)

Group 2:

(Under Mig's assault the disintegrate allowing for the river to overcome the damn. The pure force of the water then propels it down from the dam area and towards the clearing. As it rapidly moves down the flowing river collects are sorts of debris and takes down anything in front of it.)

Nacci

*Nacci hears the water and her eyes and hair turn Blue once more.
She begins to walk towards the rumbling again.*

Ene

Group 2:

(Upon looking around Migrant is able to notice a few fallen trees and a rock or two.)

Migrant

Huh....

This... might be a bit disproportionate retribution. Oh well, let's see if this calms down soon. It's narrower up here at least.

Bgammax

*Gamma thinks for a moment, then decides to return to their small ice ramp.*
Shiranui, Ice Age
*The ramp rapidly expands as Gamma walks up it, aiming to go over the sheer wall on their left*

Migrant

... Or I could just take that path.

*heads over to the fallen trees and attempts to cross them. It's tough going but getting across safely would prove that she has mastered her new center of balance.*

Ene

Group 1:

(Without anymore warning the river finally comes down upon Nacci and Gamma with full force. Having moved toward the direction of the river Nacci gets swept up in the mess or water and debris. Meanwhile, Gamma almost makes it up above the sheer wall through his ramp but the water arrives too quick. His ice ramp cracks under the pure pressure of water and the water that hits the ramp head on flies directly toward Gamma.)

Group 2:

(Migranst carefully crosses the fallen trees in an attempt to make it to higher ground. She has a ways to go since she started from a barely elevated point. As Migrant travels she is able to see the full force of the river bearing down on Gamma and Nacci. Rumbling can now be felt from her position and she is able to hear the noise of rushing water.)

Migrant

Let's go... I can do this.

*deep breaths, careful breathing, a good hand grab here and there. Hey, at least she's more lithe and nimble like this. Honestly, she's doing pretty well for herself on this alternate path.*

Bgammax

*Gamma keeps their cool as the water bears down on them, realizing the ramp has outlived its usefulness, Gamma jumps towards the top of the wall*
Shiranui, Eigaon

*Tendrils of darkness come out of Gamma's sleeves, which they then grab and use to attach over the edge of the cliff and pull, hoping to make it over safely*

Nacci

*After floating around in the water a bit, Nacci takes control of the water around her and pushes herself up the river at a very fast speed. Once she reaches the dam, she flings herself out of the water on the opposite side of where they came from.*

Ene

Group 2:

(After much careful effort Migrant finally makes it to higher ground. As she lies in wait on top of the higher rock formation the river runs past the area she used to be at leaving nothing behind. The ground beneath Migrants trembles terribly as the river passes and she has to be wary of flung debris.)

Group 1:

(Through use of his tendrils Gamma is able to grab onto a pretty sturdy tree. The ground beneath the tree is another story since it is on the mushy side of things. It is unknown how long the tree will be able to support Gamma with it's weak base and the constant tremors.)

(Flinging herself out of the water Nacci ends up on some pretty muddy ground. The river right next to her is noticeably calmer at this part then it is down below. The area around her is very rocky and the cries of particularly large animals can be heard. )

Ene

*He frantically waves his arms*

Now fair!

You people were supposed to outrun the river!

Not dodge it!

*He sights back and puts a chip in his mouth*

Ugh sometimes I don't get why I even bother.

Migrant

Oh no... protect me, to--Raffles!

*Mig uses her Persona to block the debris while she moves aside, under an overhang, out of the way, anything that would reduce the odds of being hit to near zero.*

Nacci

*Nacci's eyes and hair turn a light blue, and she freezes the ground below the tree holding up Gamma before moving over to where the dam once was and searching for a path forward.*

Bgammax

*Gamma gets soaked by the river, but is able to use their tendril to quickly get over the last bit of the wall. They cough as they pull themself over the ledge.*
I swear... I shouldn't have been humoring them so long..

Ene

Group 2:

(By moving under a rock overhang Migrant is able to avoid taking serious damage from flying debris. The ground beneath her finally stops trembling as the river coursing near her area begins to settle.)

Group 1:

(After pulling themself over a ledge Gamma finds a wide variety of trees. There are no indications of where to go next since he has made it to some untamed woodland.)

(In her search Nacci is unable to find a path since she has arrived at unmarked territory. )

*His voice suddenly echoes throughout the area once more*

You men basically broke my challenge by not running away from the river sooo ....

*He stretches out the "so" with a particularly joyful tone*

I need to bring my next challenge to you!

*A clicking noise resonates in the area for both groups.)

Bgammax

*Gamma's hoodie, now soaking wet, begins clinging to their figure. Anyone who can see would notice that their shoulders aren't as broad as usual and their chest is somewhat more pronounced. Gamma shouts back*

Maybe if you gave us some directions instead of hoping we do something, we'd be able to humor you better. Instead you just sent a river after us for some reason.

Migrant

Uh oh.... um.... let's see... we had raging fire... and coursing water....

Typhoon? Nah, that wouldn't be clicking... the moon?

Hmm... honestly air would be the likely element...

*is practically running through parallels and allegories at this point to figure it out ahead of them.*

Nacci

*Nacci waits for further instructions.*

Ene

(Dark grey clouds being to cover the sky as the beginning of a warm breeze is felt. The breeze is a bit on the intense side being powerful enough to make the trees tremble. Birds encompass the sky moving away from both groups.)

*His voice once again appears*

Be a man!

Challenge 3

Be as skilled as a great typhoon!

Warning you may be picked up by intense wind.

*He laughs*

Oh and Gamma-chan I didn't send the river after you.

One of your own people did!

Migrant

Okay so it is Air... okay this time I'm actually at a disadvantage...

I could tie myself to a tree or a rock, but if that gets picked up I'm dead.

Too bad there's no way to.... Harness the wind...

*looks around for any leftover materials that could be used for... a hang glider!*

Bgammax

Don't ca... You know what, who cares.
*Gamma tries to take out another piece of gum, but they're now soaking wet, unusable for them. Instead Gamma is forced to lean against a nearby tree, hands behind their head, and wait for the next event*

Nacci

*Nacci's eyes and hair turn white, and wind begins to swirl around her.*

Ene

(The winds rapidly increase in speed to the point where they shift into a terrible storm. As they shift into this next state the winds become potent enough to begin lifting up any loose material on the ground including trees and some wildlife. A little bit of rain begins to fall around the eye of the storm and the areas becomes warmer.)

(Pieces of flying debris begin to rush past the group and the air becomes a bit more difficult to breathe since it is coming in a rush.)

Group 2:

(Upon looking around Mig is able to notice a few scarps of cloth from torn up clothing and a massive amount of wood.)

Nacci

*Nacci rides the wind current, and slices any debris with sharp compressed air blades. She uses this time to look for their next destination.*

Migrant

I guess it's better than nothing. *grabs as much wood and cloth as possible before the wind really sets in and tries to attach it all together into something that could reasonably carry her weight.*

Ene

(As Nacci travels through the turbulent wind she is able to spot a strange elevator embedded on the side of the mountain. There is a path leading up to it and the area around it is tranquil save for for the high intensity winds.)

(Migrant is able to construct a barely passable hand glider out of the scrap but it looks all sorts of unstable.)

(By now the winds have reached peak intensity and are able to even carry off people.)

Migrant

Well... here goes nothing. Hopefully TV Logic applies here. *takes off her mask and instead crushes a card!*

Okuninushi! Help me stay afloat!

*grabs the glider and jumps! Hopefully using Garudyne is enough to at least lessen the impact of the wind, if not control her path.*

Nacci

*Nacci begins to speed up herself flowing through the wind current, spinning through it as fast as she can.
She tries to fling herself towards the entrance elevator.*

Ene

To be continued at a later time.

If people be willing.

OOC: Sorry guys I didn't realize how tired I was beforehand and sort of fell asleep while doing this. If you ever want to continue this just pm me and I am all for it. I also don't mind if you don't want to come back to this.

Ene

Previously on the Be a Man Challenge ...

*He speaks in an announcer voice*

The manly hopefuls are now faced with a typhoon of epic proportions as they are stranded in the forest after a flood. Will they be able to find the skill to survive under such extreme conditions. Or is it their fate to have their manly hood taken by the volatile winds!

Tune in to find out!

*He drops his mike and walks out*

Group 2:

(Through her crafty use of a flimsy hand glider and garundyne Migrant is able to take off in the air. She manages to stay afloat but her hand glider shakes as the high intensity winds continue to pull at it. She is forcibly swept in whatever direction the turbulent winds are going.)

Group 1:

(The wind current becomes an ally of Nacci as she is able to use it as a fast method of transportation. By harnessing the power of wind Nacci is able to land in front of the elevator within no time at all. The blue elevator appears to be off and there is a sign sitting right next to it.)

Bgammax

*Gamma looks at the chaos around them, and grabs passing leaves and twigs, freezing them together to form a sort of leaf-glider. Its not much of a contraption, practically a sheet of ice with leaves to provide form and ice for support, but Gamma figures it will do*

Ene

Ooc: Anyone is still welcome to join in on the manly challenge. Just be prepared to enter into the midst of a terrible typhoon.

(The sky is terribly gray as the rapid winds easily transform the forest into a mess of uprooted plants and debris. A bunch of items are already spinning in the sky with constant motion while any remaining animals are being dragged toward the eye of the story. A downpour is occurring lowering any visibility and making things more treacherous to climb.)

Ene

Group 1:

(The ravaged branches of a torn apart tree get flung out of the wind. These splintered branches fly toward Gamma's direction with plenty of speed.)

Bgammax

*Gamma moves to block the branches with his new makeshift shield, layering the ice thicker and thicker as he ducks behind it for cover, forming a makeshift bunker in the storm*
I swear, I'm going to have to have a talk with Ene after this.

Migrant

*Attempts to get higher, or at least waits for the wind to get near to the next destination to try dropping altitude toward it. Better hope the wind cooperates...*

Ene

(The splintered branches end up ramming into Gamma's shield and breaking apart into smaller pieces. After the initial strike the ice already shows signs of being chipped and as layer upon layer form the ice continues to take damage from other forms of debris. Gamma ends up a bit stuck behind his shield as the wind continues to pull at him but falling debris pound at his shield.)

(The typhoon still gives no indication of stopping.)

Ene

(The winds continue to carry Migrant around the forest in violent circular loops. She continually gets jerked back and forth as her hand glider struggles to keep her up. While traveling along one particular loop she is able to momentarily spot an elevator alongside the mountain before she gets pulled around once again. It appears her hand glider may not last for long under such conditions.)

Migrant

*Feels the glider starting to come apart and has to make a quick decision! The rock is too wet to climb, the fall is too high to make.... so she decides there's only one option. Go up. So she attempts to direct herself, with glider and Garudyne, up as high a possible and hopefully to wherever the elevator leads.*

Bgammax

*Gamma sets their new shield to the ground and freezes it there, using it as a buffer from the wind and making the shield much more stable. It doesn't seem like they're going to move until the storm mostly dies down*

Ene

(Garudyne is able to offer Migrant one final wind directing her a bit out of the wind loop and upward in altitude. The wind loop itself ends up offering Migrant enough propulsion to be tossed toward the mountain. However unable to handle the increase of speed the hand glider begins it's final descent as it crumbles. As pieces of it splinter off and break the hand glider brings Migrant directly toward the side of the mountain at high speeds. As the distance closes Migrant is able to see a a rocky ledge to the right and a frail looking rope ladder to the left.)

Ene

(Upon gaining some support Gamma's shield manages to act as a suitable buffer against the wind and debris. The shield trembles at times as it is hit but there is little to no indication of it breaking. Winds pushes from the sides of the shield but fail to touch Gamma.)

(Thin rays of moonlight begin to appear from the clouds as the rain slowly down a bit. However the winds are still as fast as ever.)

Migrant

*There's hardly any time to make a decision! The ledge would likely require her to either climb up it or succesfully land, so she takes the ladder option, hopefully her reduced weight makes it safe to use!*

Bgammax

*Gamma focuses on thickening the ice, though they seem to be tiring a bit. Gamma sighs as they hide behind what could now be described as a small wall*

I'm going to need to have a serious talk with Ene about something called "overkill". Heck, how did they even set this storm up? I mean, they closed the shop...

Ene

(Migrant is able to grab the frail ladder before crashing against the side of the mountain. Her momentum does manage to end up getting her hit a few times against the wall of pure rock but hey at least she didn't hit it with full force. Her now destroyed glider lies in pieces at the base of the mountain and upon looking up she is able to see that the top of the ladder isn't too far. Winds continue to sway the ladder a bit as creaking noises continually appear beneath Migrant.)

Migrant

*The hard part now behind her, Mig just needs to ascend as quickly and carefully as possible. Hand here, foot there, stop moving before big gusts, keep moving. And don't look down....*

I can do this....

Ene

(Gamma's ice wall effectively protects him and now shows little signs of wear.)

(The grey cloud begin to part as more rays of moonlight filter upon the forest. The typhoon begins to noticeably lose some intensity as the heavier pieces of debris begin to fall. These pieces crash upon the forest floor spreading small tremors throughout. The rain has also stopped completely and the warmth in the air begins to fade.)

Bgammax

Shiranui, Eigaon
*Gamma takes their focus off of the wall for a few moments to bring tendrils of shadow out of their sleeve. Gamma grabs these tendrils and strike out at the nearest large pieces of debris, in order to guarantee they fall a safe distance away*

Ene

(With careful and precise tactics Migrant is able to scale the ladder with little incident. As she reaches the top of the ladder her hand touches upon freezing ground and white particles of snow fall upon her. She is now well above the clouds of the typhoon allowing for her to see the full moon above. The smell of fresh marshmallows carries in the crisp, thin air and a crackling sound can be heard.)

Ene

(The wind hits the wall with much less force as Gamma is able to keep a few particularly large rocks and tress branches away from themselves. He is still able to feel the resounding tremors and his wall quakes a bit.)

(The grey clouds finally dissapear at this point as the winds deteriorate into small breezes. The typhoon fully ends revealing the chaotic remains of what was once a grand forest. With the forest leveled the great mountain is finally revealed in all it's splendor and anyone can now see an elevator alongside it. The entire area is also now bathed in moonlight as the full moon is finally revealed.)

Shiza_Salad

*Enters*

Quick, guys! How do you prevent Satan from making you into a full fledged demon?

Ene

*His voice resonates through the area*

Congrats men for outwitting the true force of a typhoon!

*He begins to laugh*

May you all earn some manly hood with the final challenge!

I will be waiting patiently for all of you!

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs as they step out from behind their wall and head towards the mountain, looking at Shiza as they walk*

Honestly shiza, I don't even want to know what you're going on about at this point. You should probably find Tatsuya for demon stuff like that.

Migrant

Hmm.... Ene? Is that you!?

Ene

Group 1:

(Gamma eventually arrives in front of a blue elevator after the difficult task of navigating among debris. There is a blue button right next to an elevator, an alphabetical keypad on it, and a pullable lever on the left side of the elevator. In front of Gamma there is a sign.)

(The signs reads ....)

Extra Challenge!

A true man must have some idea of what they are doing!

Prove your intelligence and pick the correct method.

Group 2:

*The appearance of his voice sends up waves of powder snow*

No silly!

Your still not at the top!

(As Migrant finally stands on solid ground again she is able to see a clearing covered in snow. The temperatures have noticeably dropped and particles of snow continue to fall. An active fire can be seen in the area surrounded by crates and logs. The marshmallow smell has grown even more prominent. The moon finally reaches the top of it's arc casting an almost mystical effect on the area and a blue tent is revealed from the once prevalent shadows.)

Migrant

*Walks forward toward the campsite, wary for any possible signs or notes along the way...*

Shiza_Salad

@Bgammax
Honestly Gamma, you're as useless as ever.

*his arms go limp at his side and he sulks his head forward*

Also, Ene's a dude now. Still hot. See you all later.

*Leaves*

Bgammax

*Gamma walks up to the elevator, and freezes a small part of it at roughly eye level, to create a handhold, which they then hold onto as they touch the blue button*

Knowing Ene, the method is probably the simplest one possible. But if the elevator starts going up without me, well, I'll be ready to start climbing with it.

Ene

(Having been wary of any signs Migrant is able to stop the minute a blue sign appears.)

(Upon closer inspection the sign reads...)

Be a man!

Challenge 4

Be as mysterious as the dark side of the moon!

Warning you may hurt yourself upon the edge.

(A blue ene icon is on the sign holding an additional note.)

If you arrive early to the challenge then you are free to make yourself comfortable.

The marshmallows are not a lie!

Migrant

.... The edge, huh? Well, Ene says the marshmallows aren't a lie so....

*sits down and warms up by the fire, checking the marshmallows for anything short of poison before eating*

Ene

(Upon touching the blue bottom Gamma suddenly gets covered in an enormous pile of snow. They get covered in enough snow to look like an annoyed human snowman. Meanwhile, the elevator doors open up with a cute ding and they remain open for who knows how long.)

Bgammax

*Gamma begins to shake off the snow, clearly annoyed, but not entirely surprised. They take the opportunity to run into the elevator*

Yeah, pranks like that is what I was expecting, not Shiza running in shouting about Satan immediately after a typhoon.

Ene

(Upon checking the marshmellows Migrant is able to notice that they are blue tinged in color. )

Migrant

*quickly arranges the marshmallows to look like Mig ate some and leaves them for Gamma to eat*

Ene

(Once Gamma enters the elevator the door closes and it begins to ascend upward. As it ascends the small space becomes colder completely hiding a blue tinged gas that begins to seep in. Eventually, the elevator halts and it's doors open revealing a wide open clearing covered in snow. In the distance Gamma is able to see a campsite and Migrant.)

Ene

*Unseen from everyone he laughs*

Oh this is going to be so exciting!

*He pulls out a video camera*

So much funny videos to make so little time.

Bgammax

*Gamma yawns as they walk off into the snow, headed for the campsite. They try to take a piece of gum from their hoodie pocket, but it was all ruined by the river. They slow down as they walk to take out five more pieces of gum, all similarly ruined, and throw them onto the ground*

Migrant

There's marshmallows here, you know! *Yells to Gamma*

Bgammax

*Gamma makes their way to the campfire, and starts to use it to dry off. They start turning around the fire as they speak*
Wonderful, marhsmallows. Great for you. I'm just here to get this show over with ok? And then I'm going to need to tell Ene to lower the enthusiasm. This is a bit much

Migrant

Yeah.... be careful not to cut yourself on that edge. *eyerolls*

Next challenge is something about the dark side of the moon. I'm guessing we have to find out way through here in total darkness. Got a torch?

Bgammax

*Gamma stares off into the darkness, still drying their clothes*

I'm more comfortable at night anyways. Still, might want to turn away from the fire for now so your eyes can adjust more quickly.

Ene

*His voice rings out in response to what Migrant said*

Your wrong silly!

(The fire suddenly turns dark blue and the surrounding winds become a bit icy. The moon itself appears to lower a bit casting direct moonlight upon Gamma and Migrant. The area around it takes on dream like look as the snow reflects the moonlight.)

Now that all the men have arrived it is time to decide on a style!

*His voice wavers as if filled with emotion*

Mystery is the true code that all men live by ...

Thus it is your duty as men to be as mysterious and cool as possible!

*He snaps his fingers*

(The blue tent at the center of camp lights up.)

You have five minutes to prepare your new manly look.

Good luck!

Bgammax

You're joking.. Ri....
No, this is Ene. This is probably the most serious thing in this whole trip

*Gamma takes off their oversized hoody to reveal a black T-shirt with gold-lining, and heads into the tent*

Migrant

..... What the actual hell? *enters into the tent then*

imtherealklib

*Kalib reaches the rest of the group, shivering due to her light clothing.*

Hm? W-what's going on?

*She hears the voice upon her arrival and looks around puzzled.*

Ene

(As they enter the tent both Gamma and Mig are suddenly hit with bright light forcing them to look away. Once they recover and look back they are able to see an entire tents worth of unusual articles of clothing. The upper part of the tent are littered with all sort of wing accessories while the parts surrounding the two have everything from tank tops to black trench coats. Toward the back of the tent a make up station can be seen complete with color contacts and fake Halloween style teeth. There is even a music selection area in which journals filled with edgy songs line the shelves.)

*He grins upon noticing Kalib*

Hey you cheated!

I'm glad that someone else is trying to be a man but I must punish you to make things fair!

*He clicks a button*

(Kalib is suddenly sprayed by a blue tinged gas by a few vents from the.)

Now go Kalib and enter the tent for true preparation!

Ene

OOC: Rip my keyboard.

*from a few vents on the ground.

imtherealklib

*Kalib coughs as she is assailed by the blue gas. She coughs before speaking with a smile.*

Gah...hey, I should at least get points for walking up the mountain.

*She heads over to the tent and enters.*

Alright! Let's do this!

Bgammax

*Gamma looks around at the clothing. They seem unimpressed by all of the stuff, but they grab a black trenchcoat and try it on. Satisfied with their appearance, they look around at the grou[*

I look forward to seeing what the rest of you do. I'm sure it'll be great for laughs.

Migrant

Hmph.... really? I feel like I did all of this just to get tricked into a makeover.

Oh well, I guess I can try and find some femininity in this tent. Stick it to Ene.

imtherealklib

*Kalib winces at the bright light, whistling as her vision returns.*

Holy hell....quite the selection, I guess?

*She begins looking through the clothes.*

Mysterious and cool huh?

Migrant

*Mig more or less works alone in this, adding to that edgy mystique, before eventually dipping off to the side with an outfit in mind.*

Ene

*His voice suddenly appears*

Contestants you got three minutes left!

Migrant

Yeah, yeah. *struggles to apply some makeup to complete the look*

imtherealklib

*Kalib smirks as she finds a black suit, obsidian dress shirt, and charcoal necktie. After further searching, Kalib finds a pair of professional looking sunglasses and a pair of black leather gloves. Upon collecting the items she moves away to change.*

Ene

*His voice appears once again*

Only a minute left people!

Make it count!

Bgammax

*Gamma leans by a wall near the tent entrance*
Yeah yeah, ready when you are. Lets get this show on the road.

Migrant

*Sets down the makeup*

Waiting for my cue!

imtherealklib

*Kalib puts on the suit jacket with aplomb as she takes off her glasses in favor of the sunglasses. She moves towards the rest of the group as she puts on her gloves.*

It's showtime.

Ene

*He pulls out a note card and reads from it*

Okay men among men the rules are simple.

*He raises one finger*

You are allowed to add anything to your style presentation from music to art. So be creative people!

*He raises his second finger*

Next whatever the judge decides is official law for this competition. I have picked out of the edgiest of Nexus inhabitants to judge you so I expect you to respect his judgement.

*He raises a third finger*

This last rule only applies to Gamma and Kalib ...

*He begins to laugh*

Earlier you guys inhaled some truth serum that should prompt you to be fully honest . You should start feeling the effects right about now so yeah good luck!

Also you are not allowed to eat or drink anything in an attempt to evade the effects.

Take your punishment like men!

(The setting outside remains the same save for the addition of a judges table.)

Wait for me to announce your names before you head out.

Migrant

*grins to herself upon hearing of the truth serum*

I figured those marshmallows were a trap. Ene is horrible at disguising traps.

I'll enjoy hearing you two spill your deepest and darkest secrets, tough~

Tatsuya

*He walks out onto the stage and sits down at the table* Hello people how goes it tonight? And I'm still not sure why I'm doing this Ene... You owe me ya know that right?

Bgammax

*Gamma looks around, slightly confused, then scoffs*

I don't remember getting any truth stuff, but that'll be no problem for me. After all.... After all.... After all...
*Gamma simply sighs, apparently unable to go further*
Forget it, lets get this over with.

Ene

*He throws away the card and speaks in an exaggerated voice*

Ladies and gentlemen!

Our first contestant is a little lady that is angry enough to be a man!

Please put your hand together for the glorious edge lord herself ...

*He builds his own applause*

Gamma!

Bgammax

*Gamma casually strolls on stage, hands in their coat pockets.*
Alright alright. Lets get this show over with..

*Gamma soon notices Tatsuya and sighs as they head on*
Oh fantastic, he's here. Just what I needed right now, a friendship speech

imtherealklib

*Kalib grins and shrugs.*

Eh, I'm an honest person to begin with~!

*Kalib brings a hand to her chin.*

Now what to pick as an extra....

Ene

*He temporarily appears next to Tatsuya and hugs him*

Your doing this cause you like me as a person.

*He then lets go and pouts*

Of course I owe you Tatsuya what do you take me for?

*He twirls his hand*

I'll just pay you back later!

*He then dissapears*

Tatsuya

*He smirks and looks Gamma over*
Hah no, I'm here to judge you not rant about friendship jackass. Now let's see what you people have got!

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs as they do a small turn, showing off their black coat and shirt, their shoulders aren't as broad as normal, and their chest is somewhat more pronounced*

Yeah yeah, you're here to judge me. nothing new there. Now then, when's this thing really getting started?

Ene

*His voice appears*

Umm Gamma the competition already got started with you.

Bgammax

*Gamma just looks around, clearly annoyed. They take the time to button up their trench coat as they speak*

Last I checked we were ordered to do stuff during these shows. I haven't been told anything yet. Are we done here or what?

Tatsuya

*He chuckles* I'd say right now wouldn't you... So we're judging edge huh, well first off how many things have you killed!? And tell us if you've just fought monsters and crap or humans to. These things are key to edge!

Bgammax

*Gamma turns to Tatsuya, shortly after they finish buttoning their coat*
Don't know how many monsters I've killed, and don't care. I've fought people, but I don't kill them. I have to have SOME honor after all.

Tatsuya

*He laughs* You aren't as edgy as I thought after all. I've killed a few people when I need to, you'd be amazed at what fighting Nazis can do to a guy! Hmm let's see next up I guess I'll ask what your favorite color is!

Bgammax

*Gamma seems a little embarassed at the question, as they look around nervously*
Ok, this is a total coincidence, but my favorite color is blue. Something calming about it that you don't really get with most of 'em. You know?

Tatsuya

Hmm blue? Well normally I'd say it's not edgy, but then again Yuki exists so I'll let it slide... Now who's your favorite person?

Bgammax

*Gamma raises an eyebrow at the question, all the while pacing along the stage*
Sorry, you're going to have to be more specific. What do you mean by "favorite person"? I can't be expected to answer a question without knowing what i'm answering.

Tatsuya

*He smirks at Gamma*
Well what I mean is who's most important to you in this world. It's not about romance or anything just whoever you care for most.

Bgammax

*Gamma lets out a sigh, but they briefly seem to smile at the question*
That one's easy. Her name's Akari, she's a wanderer, you've probably seen them around somewhere. Next question.

Tatsuya

Hmm alright... What's the best weapon you can imagine!?

Bgammax

*Gamma takes this chance to bring out their staff, experimentally swinging it through the air*
I don't want anything more than this. All I should need is a solid piece of metal to swing, and I'd be good to go.

Tatsuya

Hmm I like it, seems overly simple but you've got clearly confidence in those skills. Now what's your favorite song and movie. We all know some of those are super edgy, and others well aren't.

Bgammax

*Gamma looks around, turning around the room*
Well, I don't watch movies much, but I'd be willing to give a performance on the song. So here you go.
*Gamma clears their throat, before singing passionately, though not particularly skillfully*
Click to load youtube video

Tatsuya

Hmm not half bad, and it surely counts.. Now what's your favorite movie, you said not much that implies some.

Bgammax

*Gamma pauses for a moment, before letting out another sigh and speaking quickly*
ThePhantomoftheOpera. That's the movie I liked the most.

Tatsuya

*He nods* That may not seem it a first... But yeah that's pretty edgy, I mean come on. For the last one I call upon a fellow contestant to ask! Kalib ask Gamma something!

imtherealklib

*She sighs and coolly adjusts her sunglasses before crossing her arms.*

Let's see....what's your dream? Like what do you strive towards?

Bgammax

*Gamma takes this opportunity to lean against a wall, hands behind their head*
Easy question. Don't have a dream, don't have a goal. Just kinda go on. Nothing difficult about it. I don't have or need any great ambitions.

Tatsuya

*He claps for Gamma* Now that there is why we call ya Edgelord Gamma, so who wants ta go next? *He snaps his fingers* I don't care Kalib you're up buddy.

Ene

*He enthusiastically claps his hands *

Oh my was that some lovely mystery!

*He wipes fake sweat off his brow*

Folks we have been exposed to some tame edge right there and i am still recovering!

Nice job Gamma!

imtherealklib

*She grins as she walks forward, doing a quick turn to show off her suit. She fixes her gloves and adjusts her glasses once more before speaking.*

Showtime.

Tatsuya

Hmm alright I'll softball it since I don't really expect much... What's the most important thing to you?

Bgammax

*Gamma briefly bows, before turning and walking back stage with a sigh. Just before he exits, Gamma briefly turns back to the room*
Shows over kids, you can all go home now.
*And with that Gamma finishes walking off-stage*

Migrant

That's what you think, Gamma.

Ene

*His voice once again takes on the exaggerated tone*

Next up we have a newbie upon the mystery scene!

Ladies and gents put your hands together for the rising newcomer kalib!

*He wipes fakes tears*

May her pure soul out beat the rest!

imtherealklib

*She smirks.*

Easy. Being strong enough to protect the ones I care about.

Tatsuya

That's both my own answer and utterly non edgy. Favorite song next It's relevant and I'm tired.

imtherealklib

*She brings a hand to her chin and hums for a moment.*

That's a good question actually....I don't typically listen to music that often but I'd have to say....One-Winged Angel.

*She puts her hands behind her head.*

I can't sing it for the life of me, but I love the composition!

Tatsuya

*His phone goes off and he picks up then listens for a few minutes before rubbing his forehead* Oh God damnit Shinji. Okay uh apparently one of Shinji's Experiments went wrong and now he needs me to help clear out demons, sorry Ene but I kinda gotta help the poor bastard out. *Lucifer appears and he leaps on then flys off*

Migrant

..... So does this mean we all win? Because I'm ready to get onto the next challenge.

imtherealklib

*Kalib whistles.*

This kids, is why you don't make artificial life...using magic...science is okay though.

Ene

*He blinks at Tatsuya's sudden leave*

Well okay then ...

*It takes him a bit to be composed again but he manages*

*He then appears at the judges table*

Okay change of plans people.

Since Tatsuya had to leave I will now be the official judge of this competition!

So we will be able to see this through to the end!

*He gazes at Kalib with a smirk*

What do you look for in a romantic partner my awesome friend!?

Migrant

*groans* We're toast, Gamma. Toast!

imtherealklib

*She struggles to fight back the growing in her face, and somehow manages to save face.*

I look for someone who isn't scared to speak their mind. Someone who isn't afraid to be themself. Someone who is sure of themself.

*She grins.*

Blue eyes are a plus.

Ene

Previously on the make a man out you contest:

Typhoons, blue gas, snow, marshmallows, mystery, surprise judges, and the good truths!

That is all anyone needs to know at this point.

Currently ...

*He gives Kalib two thumbs down*

Hmph that is not mysterious at all!

I mean I hope you find that someone ....

but I was expecting a response with more style!

*He smirks and points at Kalib*

Okay!

Next question!

What is your tragic past?

Migrant

Oh boy I'm going to ace these questions.

imtherealklib

Ah...right...dammit....mysterious is the name of the game.

*She winces at the next question.*

Well...the thing is...I don't remember my past. All I recall was walking into Leblanc one day...even when I think I'm on the cusp of regaining my memories, they fade into obscurity almost as quickly as they appeared.

Ene

*A few tears a bit in his eyes*

*He sniffles*

That is kind of sad and mysterious.

*He wipes the tears*

Looks like you do have some mystery in you!

*He once again points at Kalib*

How do you feel about nature and all the animals that reside in it?

imtherealklib

*She brings a hand to her chin.*

Let's see...I'd say that nature as a whole is mystifying in its majesty. As much as we think we know, there's always more that nature hides from us, prompting us to delve deeper into the world around us.

*She brings her hand down and crosses her arms.*

The same can be said for animals. We might know a fair bit about the animals on land, but in the deep dark expanse that is the ocean...our knowledge is truly limited. This leaves us with an overwhelming urge to learn more, until we one say solve that mystery.

Ene

*He blinks*

Well that was a lukewarm response.

*He thinks*

This may not be an actual question ....

*His fist slams the table*

BUT I WANT YOU TO POSE!

imtherealklib

*She blinks behind her sunglasses and sighs.*

Alright. Let's do this!

*She turns so her back is mostly facing Ene, her face still visible, but hidden in shadow. She moves her left arm to hold her right elbow, as her right arm moves to pull down her sunglasses slightly. As the sunglasses are pulled down, Kalib's left eye becomes visible as flames rage inside of it, she also wears a grin that shines brilliantly. Both contrasting against the darkness on the rest of her face.*

Ene

*He just stares at Kalib with his jaw open*

I-I just don't know what to say ...

*He leans back on his chair and smoke comes out of his mouth*

Too cool ....

I am weak ...

Migrant

*yells out of the tent* GET A ROOM!

Ene

*He weakly raises his finger*

*The finger trembles as he still looks dazed from the pose*

What is your catchphrase?

imtherealklib

*She thinks for a moment.*

Under the veil of pure darkness, my flames shall judge you. Prepare yourself!

*She speaks, not moving a muscle.*

Ene

*His chair falls to the floor as he trembles with excitement*

That is so cool!

*He starts laughing really hard*

If you stay up any longer I might die from this coolness!

*He barely manages to speak in between laughs*

Migrant ... the ... local ... smarty ... is .... now ... up ....

*His laughter continues*

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs as Migrant transitions onto the stage*
Alright, looks like this thing's almost over at last.

Migrant

*Well that lightning may get stopped when all the lights go out.*

"It's about time..."

*A pair of blue flames erupt near the stage, framing a pair of eyes. Seems Mig took the downtime while Gamma and Kalib went to prepare.*

"Now it's time to show you the power of a thinking girl."

*The lights suddenly snap back on, better hope your eyes didn't adjust to the total darkness, revealing Migrant dressed as Click to load jpeg image (size - 270 kb) complete with makeup and hairstyling.*

imtherealklib

*Kalib takes off his sunglasses and does a small wave with a wink, putting out the flame in her eyes as she walks off to the side.*

Ene

*He clutches his chest at Kalib's wink*

Too ... much ... cool ...

*He slowly gets up only to be fixated on Migrant's entrance*

Migrant

*Does a few poses, getting her gun involved and even firing at the tent a few times.*

So, you like it?

*It's less a question than a declaration, Mig trying to sound as distant and disinterested as possible.*

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs as he leans against a tent wall*
You two are really focused on cool. but this is an edge contest, not necessarily a cool one.

Migrant

Oh yeah, like it was a swimming contest? *grins wickedly* How'd you like that?

Ene

*He slams both his hands on the table and leans forward with excitement*

Of course I like!

*His eyes sparkle*

The mystery and coolness levels are past the edge limit!

*He fakes a faint*

Anymore and I might fall off this mountain.

Migrant

Well your sign did say careful. You might cut yourself on my edge. *winks and stands center stage with a snap*

Questions!

Ene

*He starts laughing so hard that tears form in his eyes*

I did say that didn't I!

*He points at Migrant with a determined look*

First question!

What do you seek in an ally!

Migrant

In an ally? Better question would be when I feel I need one, but I suppose what I'd look for is someone to take the hits for me, and someone to heal me. Preferably ones that don't cost too much.

*The benefits of dodging the truth serum are on full display here for those who know Mig well.... which is to say basically everyone but Ene.*

Ene

*He dramatically hold his hand*

Oww I think a cut just appeared on my hand from the edge.

*He smirks and raises two finger*

Question 2!

What is the name of your fighting style and any special attacks you have?

Migrant

My fighting style? I suppose you could call it a Bloody Rose.

Beautiful to watch, clearly dangerous, and the worst thing you can do is try to grab me.

Got a training dummy I can demonstrate on? Or one of those two lesser men.

Ene

*He thinks*

Hmm I don't have any training dummies up here.

*He shrugs with a smirk*

So you have to pick an opponent from those two!

*He points at Gamma and Kalib*

Migrant

*points to Gamma*

Come on, it's time for you to get your just reward for earlier.

imtherealklib

*Kalib puts her arms behind her head as she whistles.*

Well...this'll be a treat!

Bgammax

*Gamma wordlessly steps forward, and it feels like the chill from outside is seeping into the tent. Ice begins to spread along the ground from Gamma's feet as they stand, waiting*

Ene

*He sits back against his seat with a smirk*

The two of you can start whenever.

Migrant

Alright then. This is for what you said after the Fire Challenge.

*draws forth a stock rapier and takes off toward Gamma with agility and speed!*

Bgammax

*As soon as Migrant steps onto the ice, Gamma smirks, and the ice rapidly forms around Migrant's foot, aiming to freeze them in place*
Shiranui, Eigaon.
*tendrils of darkness come out of Gamma's sleeve, Gamma grabs them, then swings them at Migrant like a whip*

Migrant

*Grabs her gun and starts shooting at the tendrils, eventually unloading the remainder of her current clip on them.*

Nice ice trick, learn that from someone? *Attempts to step out of her own shoes to escape the ice!*

Bgammax

*Mig successfully leaves some ice behind on her shoes. The shoes are quickly frozen solid, however there's only more ice ahead of them, and once again it tries to freeze their feet. Gamma simply stands there smugly as the whip dissapates*

Migrant

Well then... if you're going to cheat and use magic....

*a card appears, which Migrant dramatically crushes!*

Okuninushi!

*grins at Gamma* Let's see if you can handle a great typhoon. Garudyne!

*A wind kicks up on the mountaintop, a strong one, blowing snow all around, threatening to knock over torches, putting out the campfire.... threatening to bring back the total darkness from before. And, of course, better hold onto your hats.*

imtherealklib

*Kalib produces a lollipop from her cost pocket and puts it into her mouth after pocketing the wrapper.*

imtherealklib

*Tendrils of darkness root Kalib in place as she smiles at the display.*

Ene

*He sighs while remembering the second challenge*

Glad to see that my typhoon is being appreciated.

Migrant

*So APPARENTLY we're actually inside this whole time. Well I'll have you know this tent is very much in danger of flying away. I mean really, it's a tent in a typhoon essentially.*

Bgammax

*Gamma yawns as the ice thickens and moves up Mig's legs*

This is an exhibition of how you fight. This is how I fight, easy, and ruthless. You saying you planned to hold back?

Migrant

No, just like I said, I fight beautifully.

*The tent is under great duress at this point, and unless there's enchantments keeping it up and in place... well it may be time to formulate an evacuation plan because it won't last much longer.*

Bgammax

Well, I'm sure you'll make an excellent ice sculpture then.

*Gamma yawns again as the ice climbs up Migrant. At this point its almost to their waist*

Ene

*Upon noticing the constant change of location he pouts*

Ugh I thought I had my world running perfectly at this point.

*He bangs both his fists on the table*

*The table temporarily turn into data and then turn back*

That should fix it.

*He hums in pleasure*

Migrant

Data? *grins* A simulation!

You ready for this? I call this a Direct Denial of Simulation!

*The typhoon picks up in speed while Mig begins to slash.... at everything around her in the tent. The stage, the ice, shooting at lights, attempting to take down supports. There's a sound of trees toppling outside as well. Mig merely trying to cause so much damage that the simulation can't keep up and eventually breaks down. No floor, no ice.*

Bgammax

*Gamma shakes her head as Mig seems to flail about*
Geeze. At least lose with dignity

*Mig's slashing of the ice slows the spread, but not significantly, the ice has spread to Mig's chest and will soon begin to impede their arm movement*

Ene

*He watches Mig's actions with horror*

No wait you can't do that !

Stop please!

(Mig begins to confuse the simulation with her movements to the point where random articles of clothing re-spawn and the location beings to change frequently. Blue electricity can be seen passing through the ground in an attempt to stop the malfunction.)

Migrant

*Grins* It's working!

*Makes one last surge of effort to try and wipe the ground right out from under her, though doing so would likely make her fall into the mountain and... surely there's no way out from that, right?*

imtherealklib

*Kalib shakes her head as she bites down on the lollipop, tossing the stick away.*

And this Miggy, is why we can't have nice things...

Bgammax

*Gamma grins as they watch Mig struggle. If everything remains as it is, the ice would creep up Mig's arms and encase them almost entirely, though Gamma's not such a jerk as to leave no room to breath... It most certainly wouldn't be comfortable*

Nana-chan

*A child found her way here, standing next to K and grabbing her hand*

What's they doing?

Ene

(With her one last surge Mig manages to break the ground but by doing so she makes the area unstable. In an attempt to fix the broken ground the confused system just causes everything underneath the group to dissapear entirely. Without anything beneath the group begins to fall into what looks like an endless dark pit.)

(All the ice and snow of the area falls in after them.)

*He sighs*

Why must you people always pull stuff like this?

*He falls with his arms crossed*

Bgammax

*the good news is, Mig can still move their arms as the ice around them stops spreading, no longer connected to Gamma. Wouldn't be that hard to break either. Gamma just sighs as they fall, then they look to Ene*

Talk about a sore loser man. We going to do anything about this, or just going to fall for a while?

Migrant

Because as long as there was ground, there was ice.

And as long as there was tent, there was no wind.

Now, I can do this.

*unfolds a much better designed glider and summons her Persona again! Catching the Garudyne this time and flying upwards away from the group*

See you at the mountaintop! After the floor is fixed... sorry about that, but I needed to teach Gamma a lesson about underestimating me!

imtherealklib

*Kalib holds onto Nana-chan as she falls towards Ene.*

Well Nana-chan, let's just say that Mig is being a knucklehead.

*She finally positions herself next to Ene.*

So how long until a reboot?

Ene

*His arms remain crossed on his chest*

*He pouts as he looks at Gamma*

Why should I do anything if you people just break my creations?

*He looks away into the abyss*

Falling like this doesn't even bother me that much anyway.

Ene

(Through use of garudyne Mig is able to ascend out of the abyss with her improved glider. As she heads to the top the mountain slowly dissapears revealing a series of hot spring and an inn. At the front of the inn there is a banner with an joyous Ene icon saying ....)

Congrats men for finally reaching the top!

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs as they attempt to make some sort of floor beneath them out of ice, though of course that keeps falling too*

Look, I love freefall just as much as the next guy... Er... Girl. But I do have better things to do, and so do you. If nothing else maybe we can just stop this simulation altogether and have a drink or something?

Migrant

*Lands at the top and makes sure to touch the Ene icon*

There, no matter what comes I made it here.

*she then looks down at the abyss...*

Okay.... the guilt is kicking in now that the edge competition is behind me.....

*checks the inn for any sort of failsafe switch to force the ground to re-appear.*

Ene

*He regretfully looks above at the mountain*

Aww but I had an amazing reception planned for all you recently created men.

*He frantically waves his arms*

It was going to have all sort of food and activities!

*He mumbles*

I even had some prizes prepared!

Nana-chan

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
*The child is terrified as the floor vanished under her, sending her plummeting to the dark abyss, not realizing K grabbed her*

Bgammax

*Gamma looks at the mountain, for a moment it looks like they had an idea, but then their face drops a moment*

Well, if I had known that sooner maybe I'd have been able to grab something. As it is you'll just have to either let it go to waste or bring us up there. Not much any of us can do about this. Except maybe try to sleep. You think anyone's done that? Sleep in freefall?

Migrant

*Pauses and re-reads the congratulations sign*

Men...?

But I thought only one person could win that edge contest....

Ene

(Upon checking the inn Mig is unable to find any sort of fail safe. Instead he finds a long table laden covered with all sorts of food and a package meant for every participant.)

imtherealklib

*Kalib grins.*

Well then, let's go!

*Kalib's eyes spark up as a flame grows behind them. She snaps her fingers and creates an impromptu hot air balloon, and places Nana-chan inside. Kalib grins at Ene and Gamma.*

Why worry about sleeping in freefall? When we can go see what's up there?

*She holds onto the basket of the balloon as they continue falling, her other hand stretched towards Ene and Gamma.*

Ene

OOC: Rip I meant to put she.

Ene

*Determination lights up in his eyes*

Yeah I don't want to see any of my effort go to waste!

*He grabs onto Kalib's hand and looks at her*

You sure this can support all of us?

Nana-chan

*Nana continues to shake as she tries to clutch the bottom of the basket, keeping her eyes closed*

Bgammax

*as Ene has grabbed Kalib's hand, she is unable to. However, soon enough tendrils of night come out of her wrist and latch onto the other side of the makeshift ballon, leaving Gamma swinging over the abyss*

Whatever you say. Lets just get out of here.

Migrant

*Doesn't even touch the food or the present, a sudden sense of unworthyness welling up inside her.*

Ene

(With everyone save for Mig holding onto the balloon it begins it's slow ascent toward the peak of the mountain. Eventually it passes the peak and begins to fly over the same inn that MIg arrived earlier at. The welcome banner can still be seen and now the air is nice and warm.)

imtherealklib

*She smiles but sighs as soon as Gamma does their thing.*

I don't have any intent of putting any of you in danger. Of course I can do this!

*She climbs into the basket herself.*

Alright! Up we go!

*She raises her hand up to the balloon above the basket and begins spewing flame from her palm.*

Ene

*He happily points at his inn*

There my fellow men likes the end goal of your transformation!

May you bask in your new manliness while also chilling like a king!

Migrant

*exits outside and sits on the steps outside the inn, looking up and noticing the balloon as it rises. She looks at the group with... a sorrowful expression.*

Nana-chan

*Nana finally opens her eyes and realizes she isn't falling anymore*
W-Wow.....

Ene

(The increased flame and warm air makes the balloon rise even higher into the atmosphere. The inn begins to look like a tiny dot on the ground as the four continue to hold on.)

Migrant

.... Wait.... do they realize they're massively overshooting!? *sorrow turns into panic as she tries to signal for them to shut off the flames!*

Bgammax

*Gamma yells at Klib, but with the distance between them and how quickly they're rising, only general annoyance can be determined*

imtherealklib

*Kalib whistles as she cuts the flames.*

Whoops. Didn't account for air difference...

*Kalib begins creating weights of darkness and placing them in the basket.*

Sorry about that. I'll fix it!

Nana-chan

We're Flying!
*Nana spreads her arms*

Ene

*He looks at Kalib with confusion*

We just passed the ground dude.

*He laughs a bit*

Just where do you plan on taking us?

Migrant

Okuninushi! *Mig summons her Persona who attempts to grab the balloon in an air current to bring it back down toward the mountaintop!*

Ene

(With the combination of Kalib's weights and Mig's persona the balloon finally begins to descend downward. It soon lands with a soft thud upon the grass and everyone in the ground is able to see the traditional entrance of the inn.)

Nana-chan

Ooh! Pretty!
*Nana tries to get out of the basket, but it's too tall*

imtherealklib

*She scratches her head.*

On a magic carpet ride? Ehe...

*Upon noticing Mig trying to help, Kalib launches tendrils of darkness from his hand for Okuninishi to grab hold of.*

Bgammax

*Gamma stumbles to the ground as her lash dissapates. She begins wordlessly walking towards the inn and through the door*

Migrant

Phew.... *her Persona vanishes* You guys are safe....

You.... real men....

Ene

*He runs to one of the entrance columns and hugs it*

Aww yes my sweet sweet inn.

*He grins*

It has been too long!

Nana-chan

*Nana sees Ene hug the pillar, then mimics him*
Yay!

imtherealklib

*Kalib snaps her fingers and the hot air balloon disappears. She stands before Miggy, arms crossed and tapping her foot.*

Well....what did we learn today Mig?

Ene

(After walking into the inn Gamma is able to see a long table covered in food and all sorts of packages meant for everyone. The room itself is at a comfortable temperature and there are smiling Ene icons everywhere. A tiny black snake lies sleeping on one of cushions surrounding the table.)

Ene

*His smile only widens at Nana's mimicry*

Yay!

*He then drags Nana into the inn*

Come on there is better stuff to show you!

Nana-chan

Ok!
*Nana follows Ene*

Migrant

That.... that.... that winning sucks if you get there by ruining Ene's hopes and dreams....

*sighs*

You guys are the real men. You were out there having fun while there I was just trying to screw over Gamma and get here first...

*Aww but Mig think of all the nonsense you had to go through to get this far as well. You had to ascend a mountain while the others just had to outrun a river. You had to make a ton of split-second decisions. You climbed a rope ladder in a typhoon. You almost got turned into an ice sculpture!*

imtherealklib

*She walks over and flicks Mig on the forehead.*

Leave that stuff to the pros next time Mig, okay?

*She smiles before walking into the inn.*

Bgammax

*Gamma walks over to the snake and pats it in an attempt to wake it up.*

Neat... More snakes. I wonder if this one's gonna try threatening us too.

Migrant

*Ouch. No uplifting speech or thanks for saving them from overshooting the mountain.*

*Well Mig just sits on the steps and is sad, then...*

Nana-chan

Are you sad lady?

Migrant

.... Yeah. Go inside, you made it up here, too. You're a real m---well a real boy I guess.

Nana-chan

Hm? Nana isn't a boy... Nana's a girl!
*hands Mig a bar of chocolate*

Here! Be happy!

imtherealklib

*Kalib stops and turns on her heel. She moves to Mig and hugs her from behind.*

You think too much...you know that? C'mon, I'm not going in there without you.

*She whispers.*

Please don't let me deal with Gamma alone!

Migrant

*she takes the bar of chocolate*

Heh, when did you get here, anyway? Didn't you know, anyone who makes it up here is a "real man." According to Ene anyway.

Ene

(The snake wakes up and glares at Gamma.)

Snake: Oh it is the annoying pink haired human again. Leave me alone for all I wish to do is sleep.

(The snake once again lies down and dozes off.)

Nana-chan

*puffs her cheeks*
Nana doesn't wanna be a man! Nana just wants to be Nana!

Migrant

*Blinks at Kalib*

You really think I belong in there after what I did? Isn't revenge and cheating like the least manly thing there is?

Ene

*He notices Nana turn back and follows her*

*He looks around with confusion*

Oi! Why are you all still out here !?

*He motions to the entrance*

True men don't deserve to celebrate on cold food!

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs and decides to leave the snake be, waiting at the table for Ene and the others to walk in*

Wonder what's taking them so long. Didn't they want to celebrate?

Migrant

You really think I'm a real man, Ene...?

Ene

*He tilts his head at Mig's question*

Of course I do silly!

*His eyes sparkle*

Even if you are a girl you managed to break some of my tricks and even out cool everyone!

*He taps his own head*

Even if you did a little bit of system destruction it would be stupid of me to not recognize you as a man.

imtherealklib

*Kalib smiles.*

Sure the way you did the last bit was over the top. But you were creative!

*She stands and offers Mig a hand.*

Nana-chan

Why does everyone keep calling Nana a boy!

Migrant

*She smiles!*

You really think so?

*She takes Kalib's hand to stand up*

Well I guess.... I did do a lot to get here.... even if in the end it was all just to spite Gamma...

Ene

(The snake continues to snore away on the chair.)

Ene

*He moves behind Mig and pushes her*

Now off to the celebration we go!

Wouldn't want Gamma to eat all the food!

imtherealklib

*She lifts Mig up with a smile.*

Trust me...I probably would've done the same if I dealt with Gamma for an extended length of time!

*She turns to Nana-chan.*

It's a figure of speech Nana, it means you're pretty cool!

*She finally begins walking towards the inn.*

Nana-chan

But Nana doesn't like the cold....
*Nana follows K*

Migrant

Alright, then.... *finally heads inside again*

Ene

(The rest are finally met with the same sight of plentiful food and luxurious seating. The packages still lies around in wait and the snake looks at peace with it's chair.)

*He runs to a chair and excitedly swings his feet*

Come on men sit and join in on this great manly feast!