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MISSION 009

⏵ CAMP ETRAYA ⏴
On May 16th, Aurora and the companion bots direct those not heading off to Solmara to make their way to Camp Etraya.

Nestled away from everything else in a large clearing full of wildflowers and redwoods, Camp Etraya is a nostalgic summer camp experience put together just for it's residents! Cabins are assigned, scary stories are told around campfires, gossiping happens among friends on the trails surrounding the cabins - and don't be surprised when something goes awry. After all, this is still Etraya.

While the rest of Etraya is still accessible and will not be blocked off, characters are discouraged from venturing far from camp for too long: Aurora will specify that they are on a mission, and that missions do require participation, but she has intentionally left them the freedom to wander. Not sleeping in their assigned cabins, not participating in events, and staying away from Camp Etraya will end with her having to take more extensive security measures, so please be on your best behavior! The last thing she wants to do is start enforcing boundaries, but she will if she has to.

Camp is set up much like your generic summer camp! Each cabin is named, housing is assigned to characters as they arrive, there are camp counselors, and rotating daily tasks and chores. There are also multiple activities that characters are expected to participate in, and each activity is worth points that goes toward their camp graduation score. This score will be visible on their earpiece, and follows the A-F grading system. We are not be monitoring this, and are leaving character scores up to players. We do, however, ask that you please report your characters' camp grade HERE for rewards and demerits to be handed out after the mission itself.

Cabin assignments can be found here, which also has their roles, and chores assigned to that cabin. Those who are participating in Solmara have received an assigned cabin, too, but their absence toward the beginning will not harm the cabin's ability to compete given how spread out their assignments are.

⏵ WELCOME TO CAMP ⏴

Camp life is meant to instill a sense of belonging, connection with nature, encouragement towards the creative, all on top of a firm foundation of responsibility. Upon arriving, campers will be escorted towards a table of white t-shirts and countless buckets of dye!

Each Etrayan will be invited to make three Tie-Dyed shirts- as well as required to wear one as part of their summer uniform. Camp counselors must wear 80s basketball shorts or cut-off jeans. Campers may wear cargo shorts or a skort. For those with physical limitations to what they can wear, accommodations will be provided.

Here, bonding is the camp runners' priority. They will be pushed into various ice-breaker activities, such as trust falls, two truths and a lie, and Never have I Ever. As the sun goes down, there will be weenies roasting over the bonfire, followed by s’mores and a sing-a-long! With the stars well-visible, it’s off to bed with campers.

Each day after will start much the same: with the ringing of the bell and raising of the flag (Aurora, while unfamiliar with flag designs but an understanding of the concept, has chosen a rainbow flag for the camp. Rainbows make people happy, right?), followed by a meal at the Great Hall, morning assembly, activities with counselors, chores, free time, and then an evening winding down by the great fire. An hour after sun down, campers will be escorted back to their cabins for curfew. Camp Counselors are expected to keep track of their campers, and ensure they're all within their cabins for bedtime. This is part of their grade, too! Curfew lifts an hour before the first bell.

⏵ CAMP ACTIVITIES ⏴

As with most summer camps, Camp Etraya offers a wide variety of activities to participate in. While some of these activities may be mandatory, others are optional. We'll be leaving this up to individual player discretion: perhaps Viktor is mandated to report to arts and crafts, whilst it's optional for Silco to show. Silco, on the other hand, may be mandated to report to the archery contest. Characters are encouraged to participate in a minimum of one camp activity per day.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of camp activities.

Three-Legged Race - You and a partner are tied together at your ankles, and you must race others to the finish line. Those with abilities that would give them an advantage will find that the rope that ties them together hinders those abilities from functioning.
Archery - This can be more traditional, magical, or include moving targets! If you're particularly unlucky, your target may even shoot back.
Softball - What instills a sense of camaraderie better than a bit of team sports? Games will be held on Wednesdays, the field is otherwise available for practice.
Dodge Ball - Standing diametrically opposed to Softball is dodge ball, the bully’s sport. This is a great opportunity to claim dominance or be sent to the Nurse’s Office.
Obstacle Course - You are directed into a large maze with multiple obstacles for them to overcome, such as rock climbing walls, ramps, tires, and nets.
Capture the Flag - Small teams are put together in order to take the flag from a particular bot, whose entire goal is to avoid being caught.
Canoe Race - Canoes are placed into the rivers just off of the camp, and characters must race to the finish line.
Chocobo Riding - Learn how to care for and ride these magnificent birds! Newbies will be taken around the corral, whereas more experienced riders can take the trail around the lake.
Arts and Crafts - Make friendship bracelets, bead lizards, paint rocks, learn origami! Or perhaps you're tasked with putting together an enchanted necklace. Don't know how to do enchantments? Now is as good of a time as any to learn.
Campfire stories - Share scary stories amongst yourselves around the campfire late into the night. If you're particularly unlucky, you may just hear the thing you were just warning others about..

⏵ NIGHT TIME ⏴

Once campers have been put to bed, the counselors can still stay up. Unwind with hidden beers and the strumming of a guitar. Don’t get too comfortable, though, since without supervision, no one is keeping the campers in bed.

After dark, should campers evade their counselors, they can go exploring in the dark. Eerie lights glimmer from the lake. There’s rumors of a headless spectre walking from the archery field to the edge of the forest. Should you behave, you still might hear a scratching at your bunk house window.

And on the very last night of camp, there will be a talent show. Show off your hidden talent and bask in the excitement of wowing your fellow campers!

⏵ NOTES ⏴

Welcome to Camp Etraya! Please enjoy the s'mores and campfire songs. :)

Camp will last approximately two weeks, going from May 16th to May 30th.

For all questions relating to this mission, please refer to the plotting post. All other questions can be directed to the FAQ.

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[Flatly:] It is simply a difference in guarantee.

A difference in whether or not you tell on me.

[What if he did and doesn't want it again? He frowns at the suggestion of doing something he's sure the other would find trivial. He finds it trivial.]

I rather we didn't. [Not worth bothering them, but now he knows this one is aware of the other. Not sure if actually good or bad.] I'm sure you have a lot of stories to share. [And they're probably all wordy and long.]

A difference in whether or not I care to hold my tongue should an opportunity arise. You are not my concern, nor less exposing you a priority. However, if we cannot reach agreement, then what reason have I to assist you in your deception?

You don't have much reason to help me even if I do agree; you don't give a shit about me.

[they fold their arms, looking elsewhere.]

Leave me alone. If they want to hit or hurt me, I guess that'll just be more of our kind owner showing her face, won't it.

Sometimes you shape up and die anyway. That had been going on for a couple of years back home.

The new millennium started off a shit show.

Would it change the nature of my proposition if I did?

[Slowly and shallowly he tilts his head as he scans his eyes over his imposter, taking in his body language which almost reminds him of Benedikta's when she would get in her moods.

There is still the sound of the bots through the forest. Yet for some reason they have not found these two, as if they have been searching all around them but they have not come their way. Almost like something is keeping Barnabas and his copy free of detection...but who knows how long that will last.]

Or do you seek to martyr yourself?

[A few of those birds wark in their direction. Who's attention they're getting remains a mystery for now.

He tilts his head, raising a brow.] Have you ever camped before?

[you stay the hell over there, birds. don’t try Knife!]

Yeah. Tents, not these tiny little buildings. Dunno what kinda camping’s supposed to be going on here.

[is this how non-adventurers travel? fuck if they know.]

Tuh. If I believed you cared? [they shake their head.] Maybe. But there’s no point in pretending.

And it’s not like I’m out to get killed, but I’m not cowing to stuff just because I’m asked. Call it what you want, it doesn’t matter anyway, right?

[not to Barnabas, anyway. Knife side-eyes him, wondering why he’s even fishing for logic. is it because of looking like him? hearing shit in his own mouth that isn’t his own sense irking him or whatever?]

[ Robert could've sworn Connor was off getting dismantled in Solmara, so seeing him at the door jumpscares him, and before he can school his expression into something neutral, he looks absurdly relieved. ]

I'm not— there's not much to do. I was hoping for something funny like a leech attack, but so far there's been nothing.

[ Look, he can sound normal. ]

Welcome

[Despite being the camp counselor in charge of the lions, Chu Wenshan shows up to their cabin somewhat fashionably(?) late—not on purpose, mind you, but because he was having trouble finding it. Eventually though, he does show up, in all his tie-dye and basketball shorted glory! He looks over all his charges, nods, and says:]

Welcome to camp. My name is Chu Wenshan. I'm supposed to be the martial arts counselor, so if you need counseling in that, I'm here to help. Remember to follow the rules, exercise daily, have fun... [what else was there again....oh!] And be in bed by...whenever everyone's supposed to sleep. I think that's after sundown...?

Camp Counseling

[Chu Wenshan is up at the crack of dawn every day, and can be found doing (leading?) a version of morning exercises that's rather more difficult than what an average person might be used to. Participation is optional on this front, at least! He'll also show up to all the listed activities, though he won't be participating unless otherwise asked. (If asked to play softball that ball will be flying out of the campground, never to be seen again.) He will, however, offer advice! Arms up! Hips straight! Focus your center! Etc etc. If you're one of his cabinmates he'll be particularly invested in your success.]

Arts and Crafts

[Art...absolutely not a strength-related activity.....

Counselor Chu can be found struggling with origami, having amassed a small pile of ripped and crumpled shapes around his painted lion rock.]

How are these supposed to work?

[Replacing the origami with friendship bracelets or beads or necklaces will lead to exactly the same amount of confusion, so I leave that to your discretion.]

Barbecue

[What's that delicious smell? The smell of cooked meat, of course! And Chu Wenshan is happy to share—although, once you get close enough to see what he's cooking...

...That is in fact an entire chocobo. Not one of the riding chocobos, but definitely! A chocobo!]

Want some?

Wildcard

[I'm open to pretty much anything! Or if you want proper plotting, his plotting post is here!]

[ There's no recognition on his part, at least. How could there be, given that he's never seen this person in his life. ]

Sitting in my bed, maybe?

[ LIKE?? ]

Making a mess in it?

[ That knife is still in hand. He tools with it, tips it this way and that. ] I don't take kindly to trespassers.

"Dogs? Where?" Chu Wenshan looks around, fails to find any dogs, then looks back at the guy who spoke. "The campers aren't too bad, though I don't think I'm meant to be a leader."

He gestures with an unopened beer can. Whether he knows how to open it is unknown in this moment. "Did you have any trouble?"

Agreements based upon sentimentality are fickle at best, to rely on aught so fleeting is foolish. I offer naught more than a pragmatic exchange of mutual benefit. Though, you believe yourself above it.

You will punish yourself and others resisting compromise, impetuous defiance will only carry you so far. I cannot help but wonder your goal.

[For as much as Barnabas has fully embraced his place as a slave to fate, he cannot help but be intrigued by those who continue to stand firmly against the inevitable. There's a madness to it, isn't there? There's utter futility to the toil, to go into it time and time again knowing the result will be the same, yet weathering it all despite it.

Despite no true hope to overcome it... No victory to be claimed, no relief from the cycle. Why?]

closed to hedgehogs.
[did Maria know what she was doing being a counselor? nope. Maria would admit she had no idea what she was even supposed to do other than what 'duty' was given to her. so when another person enters the cabin, Maria sighs and turns to them with a smile.]

I'm the camp counselor for this cabin apparently. Fair warning, never went to camp as a kid so I haven't got a clue what I'm supposed to be doing. I guess we'll both be trying to do our best here, yeah?

[it's best to be upfront and honest!]

music therapy.
[being a camp counselor, Maria was given the duty of music therapy, sound meditation, and leading the acoustic sessions. did Maria know what that was supposed to mean? nope.

there might be a theme here when it came to her.

still, she's sure she can figure it out. it was a mission and just deciding she wouldn't do anything didn't work here. best to try and get points for that at least.]

Do you know what music therapy is?

[please say you do.]

archery.
[Maria had gotten her gun from home (one she isn't sure how they found because she really thought it just went away forever but hey she wasn't going to complain!) and was working on getting better with that aim. and she did find out she enjoyed learning to shoot. it was becoming something of a hobby. archery seemed like a similar thing and so a reasonable track to go down.

she does not have the arm strength to make it go very well and she's cursing under her breath, getting a little huffy.]

How did this used to be the way we fought at all?

campfire stories.
[she knows some ghost stories. one might say she is a ghost story if you really thought about it but she preferred not to think of herself that way! still, she can tell some scary stories.]

I have a story. If you want a sad ghost story, that is. Kind of a legend where I'm from.

[and a story she knows really well.]

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(ooc: let me know if you want a closed starter!)

Hopefully that doesn’t keep you up too late from sleep. However will you keep up with chores?

[they stubbornly gaze elsewhere.]

[Antigone narrows her eyes. is this guy really that petty? so much for the cool, callous slime ball Pending met.]

Didn’t see a name on the bed. [not that they’d fucking be able to read it.] Aren’t they all free? Like the food and stuff?

No later than you have already. Do chores tax you so? Is that the true reason for this child-like running away?

[After all, this other him is pouting like a naughty child right now, so he cannot help but wonder the age of the person he's dealing with. Chances ar they'll be young compared to him regardless, but still!]

[ Red and black it is. She couldn't have guessed from the man sitting around in tie-dye... these days, that color combo reminds her of a certain two hedgehogs running around... ]

Thanks. [ Another little smile. ] I like... black, white. Gold...

[ She sets about to work, grabbing the colored thread and a couple of beads to spell out his name: Wayde. There's an extra letter in there because she forgets to ask. Her eyes lift up for a moment as she strings together some beads. ]

...How'd you get all that anyway? On your face. [ The scars. And well, the rest of his body. ] Does it hurt?

[ She's completely unbothered by it. If she were, she wouldn't be sitting here right now! Only curious and maybe a little worried. Maybe nothing to worry about because he seems cheerful. ]

[ Oh Knife. He's. He's so petty. He's so incredibly petty like you wouldn't believe.

We're just getting started. ]

Then clearly you weren't looking hard enough. [ There's an ashtray on the nightstand hello???? ]

I don't really care if the food is free. It's not like anything here has cost anything since I've arrived.

That means there are plenty of other beds you can ruin, without worrying about someone throwing a fit. As long as it isn't mine.

>> Arts and Crafts >>

[Jason is not an artsy craftsy person. They didn't exactly have popsicle sticks and glue in Crime Alley, waiting for an orphan to come along and make art from them. He grabs one of the paintbrushes just to pretend he's working on something while trying to watch for gaps in attentions.

For now, his rock is a mess of red paint, caused by the distracted flicking of Jason's brush as his eyes travel elsewhere.]

>> Archery >>

[Now this is something Jason can get behind. He's had some training with a bow and it shows in how many bullseyes he's hit, including at other targets. As he pulls back the string of the bow again, he recklessly shuts his eyes. A cocky grin covers his face before he releases the arrow. It hits off-center, not quite as precise as his other shots, but when he opens his eyes again, he's not displeased by the results.]

Did you fucking see that?

>> Campfire >>

[The night closes in around the camp and Jason is tired of the whole sing-a-long, storytelling bullshit. The fire is about to be snuffed when Jason holds up a hand.]

I'll put it out.

[He reaches for the bucket and settles it beside him. He's dancing close to curfew, but none of that matters. No more of this. No more of this kiddy bullshit. Staring into the flames doesn't tell him anything, so he sighs and is about to douse the fire himself when someone sits down next to him. Jason sets down the bucket as he settles back against one of the logs.]

>> Escape Attempt >>

[Jason waits until the dark has fully encompassed the camp. The campfire is out and curfew has fallen, leaving everyone in their cabins. Jason pretends to be asleep until everything goes quiet and then some. He listens to the breathing of those in the cabin with him and only after he hears snores and level breathing does he climb up out of his cot. He's out the front door in a moment and then once out on the empty grounds, he's off like a bolt of lightning.

He runs at first to get distance on the cabins, but slows down as he dips into the forest proper. There are branches and sticks ready to be stepped on and a series of bots that patrol the forest. He needs to not be seen or heard and dashing about will not help him be quiet. So he drops low to the ground and keeps his profile hidden in shadows as he moves.]

[a beat. intentionally drawn out to see if the fucked-up eye has an eyelid to twitch.

no?

freaky.]

Mm. M’kay. I’ll pick a different spot next time then. [they salute with the juice box, reaching for the remains of their sammy from the bedsheet.]

Thanks for the heads up, mister…?

Damn. I must be really shallow and petty; [they side-eye.] definitely not someone you’d want to waste precious time with.

Lots of practice is how. One group forced all the guys to go train at least once a week after church. The English with longbows, I think? Probably a similar military readiness routine all over.

[Mayuko has gotten saddled with archery as a mandatory activity. She also has noodle arms so she's extra displeased as her shot fails to make the distance. She huffs up at her bangs to adjust them out of her sight.

At least there is a friend around to commiserate with.]

Plus all the hunting they did.

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MISSION 009

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