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NotIgor
The Rift
*after escaping the bunker, the brawny man and his cohorts arrive in a seemingly abandoned city*
Right then, we are safe here. Tend to your wounds... I have important work to do.
DetectiveHonoka
Important work, huh? Do tell mister. I'm eager to know what you have up your sleeve.
NotIgor
*he looks at Honoka briefly*
You should know more of my plans than anyone else. I intend to provide us with a means to defend ourselves.
Yu-Narukami
*Yu steps out of the portal into the abandoned city.*

Guess, I should take care of this cute...anyone got a bandage?

*Yu sits next to an abandoned building with his back against the wall and his sword lying next to him. He looks down at the blade with an exasperated look.*

I...hope this was the right choice...
Mary_Sue
So, I heard you needed Nexite *she says carrying a 50 lb. bag of Nexite*
Makoto
*Makoto enters in with the group*

Finally, some rest. Hopefully my arm will get better soon.

*She leans against a wall and sighs*

That was....quite the ordeal.

*She slides down the wall and sits looking around*
DetectiveHonoka
*Honoka crosses his arms, and extends a hand to Yu in a shrug-like manner.*

Now now, there's no time to be second guessing yourself. We'll probably have more fights on the way.

*He absentmindedly flips through the pages of the journal.*
Space_Cat
Hello, again. *Space_Cat leans on a wall nearby*
Yu-Narukami
*Yu looks up at Honoka with a tired yet determined look in his eyes.*

Right, we've come too far to turn back now. So, what's the plan now?
Mona
I hope you don't mind that I acted as sort of a recruiter. More people should be coming on the way
Space_Cat
You just won't listen, will you?
NotIgor
(this is the new world. anyone who didn't make it into the first portal is not present. this is an exposition dump more or less)
Makoto
*Makoto looks over at the Brawny man*

Yes, what exactly is our next step to our goal?
Space_Cat
OOC: ok
Ruby_Rose
*I'm looking around the abandoned city*
NotIgor
*he casts a look at Yu's katana*
Tell me. Is that blade sentimental to you in any way?
Ruby_Rose
Hello?!
Yu-Narukami
*Yu looks to his katana.*

This is the blade I used when fighting alongside my friends, when we felt like it was the end but somehow we pulled through, so yeah it holds some value.

*Yu picks up the blade and begins cleaning off the blood soaked end with a spare cloth.*

Never thought I'd use it to hurt a friend, though. Why do you ask, anyway?
NotIgor
I would like to modify it. Make it match mine own in terms of strength and ability.
Ruby_Rose
OOC:is it okay I join?
Yu-Narukami
*Yu gazes at the katana with a hesitant look before looking to the brawny man.*

Yeah...I couldn't imagine using any other weapon anyway. So, here, catch...

*Yu tosses the Katana to the brawny man.*
NotIgor
(I won't stop you if you can explain how you got to this place.)
Ruby_Rose
(A TV?)
NotIgor
*he takes a sampling of the Nexite he gathered inside the Nexus.*
This will do quite nicely.
*he holds the crystal to the hilt of the blade for a good minute before the Nexite begins to react to it*
A suitable conduit it would seem.
*the Nexite becomes fused into the hilt of the Katana.*
Your weapon is now like mine. You can go in and out of reality at your leisure.
DetectiveHonoka
OOC: B O I
NotIgor
(Sorry but that doesn't line up with the current method of travel. My sincerest apologies)
Yu-Narukami
*Yu takes the Katana back observing the newfound addition to the hilt.*

That's all it takes? Well, this will be sure to come in handy for what's to come. No matter what we have to see this through to the end, after all.
NotIgor
*he looks to the others*
The same goes for you, do you have weapons with which I my bestow upon the power of the Rift?
Makoto
*Makoto watches curiously as the Nexite and sword combine*

So those crystals have power to combine with weapons? Interesting...
Mona
*Mona begins texting NotIgor*
-Hey, it's me, the talking cat! The one that was on your side. Anyways, I was wondering of there was anyway I can assist you.-
Makoto
*Makoto stands up and takes out her knuckles*

I have these, I wonder if the Nexite will react with them though...

*She gives the Brawny Man her Knuckles*
DetectiveHonoka
*Honoka looks at his revolver, but instead reaches into his jacket and produces two butterfly knives.*
Mary_Sue
*Mary creates a portal to the alternate world with her own Nexite-imbued shurikens.*
Are you the one they refer to as NotIgor!?
NotIgor
*he takes the knuckles and holds Nexite near the center of the left knuckle*
I believe most weapons can function as a suitable conduit.
*the Nexite begins reacting to the knuckle*
As I suspected...
*the knuckle has now fused with the Nexite. He returns the knuckles back to Makoto*
Makoto
*She takes back her Knuckles inspecting them, now that they were fused with Nexite*

This Nexite is an interesting thing.

NotIgor
*he sees the knives and notices that they are a smaller weapon than the other two*
Hmm, if my theory stands this should also be an adequate conduit. I should warn you not to lose them.
*he performs the fusion without a problem*
As I suspected the hinge itself is now Nexite! I shall warn you that since I used a smaller less pure form of Nexite you can only cross the gap between this world and the Nexus. Certainly obtaining stronger crystals will allow us to enter even more realities.
Makoto
*Makoto looks up at the Brawny Man*

So with the Nexite, we can travel back and forth, opening our own rifts? And if we were to gain stronger crystals, we can go to many different realities? As it stands now the only places that matter to us are these two places. Any other Realities stand inefficient for us currently.
DetectiveHonoka
*He takes the knives back, spinning them between his fingers a a bit before throwing them back into his suit.*

Thanks boss man, I'll look out for those.
Yu-Narukami
*Yu stands up and sheathes his blade.*

So, with that out of the way. What's the next part of the plan?
NotIgor
We go gather enough Nexite to destroy the core.
*he brushes off his uniform*
Perhaps we may have to find purer samples to upgrade our weapons.
Makoto
*Makoto nods*

Well, if we are going to search, where would be suitable to find Nexite?
Mary_Sue
I happen to have a very large supply of Nexite. Quite conveniet, wouldn't you say?
Yu-Narukami
*Yu walks over to the brawny man and thinks over the current situation.*

Seems simple enough. As long as we don't have to fight any more things should go smoothly. It'll probably be important to keep our objective secret as to not alert any more people.
NotIgor
*he looks at Makoto*
The best source of Nexite stems from locales filled with destruction. Can you think of any place that has been filled with enough energy to eradicate it?
DetectiveHonoka
*He closes his eyes, and thinks a bit*

I doubt we'll go unnoticed, we probably already have more than a few people after our heads. if worst comes to worst, we'll just beat 'em up.
Makoto
*Makoto thinks for a bit*

Well if i remember correctly, Yu and I went to leblanc to gather some Nexite. So would we go there to gather more?
NotIgor
*he thinks for a moment*
That would be the best course of action.
Mary_Sue
Ooc: seems you're a bit exclusive...
Yu-Narukami
*Yu looks to the rest of the group.*

Alright, then what are we waiting for? Better to do this quickly before anyone has time to react.
NotIgor
(I don't think that a phone works across dimensions. Nor does someone just appearing knowing everything and having precisely what we need. As I stated the means to speak here requires only a good explanation)
Makoto
*Makoto nods*

Indeed. Let's get moving.
NotIgor
I suppose this is the most opportune time to instruct you how these weapons work.
*he draws his sword and touches the crystal*
Upon touching the Nexite in your weapon, it channels directly with your soul. Think on your destination before piercing the air itself.
Mary_Sue
Ooc: well, this is kind of something that's impossible to access, then. Besides, the story of NotIgor is pretty well-known. People would be aware of it. And, my Mona has already interacted with NotIgor so you could've opened a rift for him.
Mary_Sue
Ooc: also, when you say to think lf your destination, couldn't you just say "where NotIgor is?"
Yu-Narukami
OOC: This thread was only to explain the rift weapons, the next threat will be more inclusive and that will open up after this explanation.
NotIgor
(Don't worry I'm returning to the nexus shortly. Establish contact then.)
Makoto
*Makoto does as instructed and thinks of Leblanc, she then proceeds to punch the air opening portal*

So, like that?
NotIgor
(You need to think of a precise location so, no unless you know where I am.)
NotIgor
Exactly. Be warned though, I saw many a LeBlanc. Focus on which one lest you go straight into the active LeBlanc.
Itsuki_Aoi
Ooc: some prior explanation would've helped, but -\(:/)/-
NotIgor
(The explanation is here now. Apologies for not stating the requirements sooner.)
Yu-Narukami
*Yu smiles a little.*

I'm sure we'd be wanted in there by now.
DetectiveHonoka
Well, I should go home and get some bullets, I'm a bit useless without something to shoot.

*He envisions his small, one bedroom apartment, touches the hinges of his knives, and slashes a large hole in the space in front of him. His messy apartment can be seen through it.*

Hm, neat.
Makoto
*Makoto looks at Yu and nods*

I wonder how many will be after us...its a bit concerning.
Yu-Narukami
*Yu sighs at the thought of being hunted.*

It's only natural. We know what we're doing is right but to an outsider, we just look like a group of villains bent on destroying the Nexus.
NotIgor
*he addresses the group that is still present*
I recommend using the utmost secrecy. I wish for no more blood on our hands. Run if there is a conflict. I dread to think what may happen should one of our weapons fall into the enemy's hands.
DetectiveHonoka
Right. I'm not much of a fighter anyway. Seeya.

*With that, he steps through rift and returns to his home.*
Makoto
*Makoto looks at Yu*

I know what we are doing is right...but I can't help but feel a little doubt...*She shakes her head* No, sorry. I know what we are doing is right.

*She looks at he brawny man and nods*

I hope not for a conflict as well, as it stands I'm still not in the best condition to fight.
NotIgor
I trust in our detective friend to rendezvous with us after he's finished gathering supplies.
*he looks down at his sword.*
I suggest we make haste.
Yu-Narukami
Right...

*Yu focuses for a moment as he pulls out his Katana before cutting a hole open that leads to the remains of a destroyed Leblanc.*

Alright, let's go.

*Yu steps through the portal into the ruined Leblanc.*
Makoto
*Makoto nods*

I hope for the best on this mission.
NotIgor
*the brawny man follows Yu.*
Makoto
*Makoto follows behind looking back at the city, then towards the ruined Leblanc*
NotIgor
*the Mona bus emerges from the portal before stopping in the middle of the city*
Well, that could have gone better. We are safe now, so this gives us ample time to prepare for our next move.
Makoto
*Makoto nods as she exits the Mona bus*

I guess it was to be expected to have conflict after what happened in the bunker. Even so, we can't let them stop us from reaching our goals.
Teddie-Anon
*Teddie exits the Mona bus.*
Why were you even there in the first place, sir?
Yu-Narukami
*A rift opens as Yu steps out with a tired expression.*

I'm glad I could avoid a fight this time...I'm tired of fighting friends.
DetectiveHonoka
*Honoka comes tumbling through the rift and lands flat on his face.*

A-ah! Damn, that hurt. That was scary, there's no way I stood a chance against them, despite my big talk.
Teddie-Anon
*Teddie looks over to Yu and then he exclaims...* Sensei, you're alright!
Kazuya
*Kazuya leaves the Mona bus in complete silence, looking around with curiosity.*

Gamma is Gamma, that's all there is to it, really.
NotIgor
*he brings the crate into what looks like a workshop of sorts*
This... is The Rift. An abandoned reality. Over the course of my lives I've built a place for people to live;however, the evacs must never have been successful.
Makoto
*Makoto looks over at Honoka*

I wouldn't be able to do much if a bigger fight broke out...

*She looks down at her broken arm*

Damn it. I'm useless...
Yu-Narukami
*Yu looks around the abandoned city.*

So, how are we going to get everyone here anyway? I assume you have a plan of some kind.
Teddie-Anon
*I walk over to the brawny man.* What's in that crate, sir?
NotIgor
With this new sampling we have the means of arming our new cohorts with Rift devices. It also gives me some liberties with my research.
NotIgor
*he looks at you and smiles*
You've already seen the power of your Rift Device, yes? With a large enough conduit a gateway could be opened and sustained long enough for the entire populace of the Nexus to escape.
*he then turns to Teddie*
This container is FILLED with Nexite, a crystalline energy of sorts. With it I plan on saving us all.
NotIgor
(Yu)
Mona
Oh, by the way, a friend of mine asked me to inquire about a man in a black coat. You wouldn't happen to know anything, would you?
Teddie-Anon
So, how do you make these "Rift devices"?
NotIgor
A black coat? I don't know anyone like that... only back in my time in the Army did they have black coats. My Kommandant was the only other person of note who followed me in. The rest were nameless soldiers.
Kazuya
Hah...it does kinda look like back home, really.

*Kazuya nods at Igor's explanation and crosses his arms, looking at the group.*

I only really know about Yu, so...what about the rest? Who are you?
NotIgor
*he briefly considers Teddie's questions before having an idea*
I can show you instead. Do you have any weapons separate for your own body?
Mona
I've got a pretty good weapon *Pulls out a slingshot* would this be satisfactory?
Teddie-Anon
Do you mean something other than my claws or?... *Teddie seems a bit confused.*
Makoto
*Makoto turns to face Kazuya*

I'm Makoto Niijima. I've come to known Yu and Honoka from this all. It seems that we all agree on this all. But anyway...

*She extends an arm to Kazuya*

Its nice to meet you.
NotIgor
*he looks at the slingshot chuckling to himself*
I've never thought of a ranged Rift Device... I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try.
* he takes the slingshot and holds a piece of Nexite near the joint of the slingshot*
You may find this difficult to operate, but I do believe it's possible...
*the slingshot is now infused with Nexite*
I'll be.. it really did work! As to how it opens a Rift we have yet to see...
NotIgor
*he sighs to himself*
I don't know if claws are capable of functioning since they are a part of your body... I don't wish to perform such an infusion on someones flesh.
Teddie-Anon
I mean, if you need a weapon that's not my claws, then i have one.
NotIgor
*he seems to be happy to hear this information*
Do tell!
Kazuya
*Kazuya shakes her hand with a smile.*

My name is Kazuya Yasuo, I've been on the Nexus for a few months by now.
Although Honoka and you are...new to me.
Teddie-Anon
*Teddie unzips his suit...*
Give me a second.
Yu-Narukami
*Yu sits in his spot from before with his back to the wall of an abandoned building and his sword on the ground next to him. His eyes look tired and his face despondent.*

What they said about Migrant...are they really dead? That can't be...

Because of me...

Can it?
Teddie-Anon
*Teddie pops the head off the suit as the suit falls to the ground, revealing his human form.*
There we go.
Mona
So, it works like a portal gun?
Lemme try it out.
*Morgana aims the slingshot at empty space and fires*
NotIgor
*he shrugs at Mona's attempts*
You have to be touching the crystal and thinking of your destination first. Try down the road from here.
Teddie-Anon
*He has some kind of case on his back.*
Give me like, one more second.
*Teddie opens the case, revealing a mint condition katana, it looks similar to Yu's.*
Makoto
*Makoto gives a smile back*

I haven't been here as long as you have thats for sure. But anyway welcome to this small group. Now that you came with us, people may see you as a bad person, so I'm sorry you have to deal with that.

*She lets out a small sigh*

I hope we get to know each other better.
Mona
Oh, then let's try... under Joker's bed, just for kicks.
*Mona touches the crystal and attempts to use the slingshot again*
NotIgor
*he takes the katana and infuses it*
Three rift blades eh?
Teddie-Anon
I got a katana that's almost identical to Sensei's. It's not that much alike but i tried to get one that was as similar as possible.
NotIgor
*the pellet pierces the air and leads to under a bed*
You may want to be specific about these things. I don't know which Joker you'll appear under.
Makoto
*Makoto looks over at Yu*

Yu...you only acted in self defense...and you only made it so she was unable to move and even cauterized the wound...there's no way she could've died....no way at all..

*Makoto looks down at the ground*
Mona
Are there multiple people named Joker now!?
Kazuya
I'm okay with that, even in my world, people treated me like a Messiah, but at the same time the Antichrist...!

*Kazuya laughs with some nostalgia.*

And I do too, and given everything here...we probably will.

*He then lets out a sigh and checks his COMP.*
Yu-Narukami
*Yu tried to give a smile to the others.*

I'm fine, besides, it's a bit too late for regrets...

*Yu stands back up picking up his sword.*

I'm not going to let anyone else needlessly die.
Teddie-Anon
*Teddie looks over to Yu and he smiles.*
This is why i missed you, Sensei, you always made me happy even in some of the darkest times.
Yu-Narukami
*Yu smiles back at Teddie warmly.*

We'll definitely make it through this darkness. As long as the truth is on our side, nothing can bring us down.
NotIgor
*he sighs clearly exhausted from the excursion*
I'll be inside my workshop working with these samples. You'll find suitable living space across the way. As for me this is where I break for the night.
(feel free to continue but no more exposition from me)
Makoto
*Makoto nods*

I think we all don't anyone to needlessly die, after all, we are trying to do this to help everyone. We wouldn't be of much help if we were to kill...but I fear that we will have no other choice then to kill at some point...I hope we don't have to, but this feeling is there.

*Makoto sighs as she puts her hand onto her head*

I wonder whats to come.
Teddie-Anon
Well, i think i'm gonna take a nap after this eventful day, cya around.
*Teddie walks over to the living space.*
OOC: i'm gonna get going now, i'll continue this with you guys when it starts back up again
Kazuya
I can confirm that we might end up killing one or two, be it because there was no other way or because of an accident.

*Kazuya looks up towards Yu and Makoto.*

But there are many other ways we can deal with conflict, just never forget that fighting should be the last resort.

*The young man, then, types on his COMP and summons a big dog-like demon of blue and white, Cerberus. Kazuya pets him with a smile.*

Pascal, this is going to be our new home...for a while, I guess once more we'll have to get to work creating a new home...although, it would be better to just go back to our real home, wouldn't you agree?

*The Cerberus nods in agreement and sits down.*
Mona
*Mona falls asleep*
Makoto
*Makoto sighs*

I guess that risk will come when people are after us and view us as villains. So if there are any...deaths, we have to be prepared to take responsibility.
Kazuya
Has any of you killed a person before?

*Kazuya asks with a dead serious tone.*
Makoto
*Makoto shakes her head*

I have never had to do so, not that I want to of course. I have only killed shadows before.
Kazuya
No one wants to, and the whole time you just want to stop.

*Kazuya rubs the back of his head and then looks at the hand he just used. It was covered in blood. Kazuya lets out a small gasp and his expression showcases nothing but shock, but after blinking...it was gone. He then shakes his head and smiles with sadness.*

Let's hope it doesn't come down to that, but if it does...no amount of preparation will be enough when it comes to taking another's life.
Makoto
*Makoto stares at the ground and nods*

Well, if we do have to...I hope it's a dire situation, i rather not have anyone die if we can help.

*She lets out a brief sigh*

Anyway, its been a long day, my arm is acting up again, and after everything I'm just tired...

*She waves to Kazuya as she heads to a living space*

Goodnight Kazuya, it was nice meeting you.
Kazuya
Have a good night, Makoto.

*Cerberus and Kazuya then look at eachother and nod, walking towards a living space.*

"The Enemies of the World", huh...?