the_zone | [SEMIOPEN LOG] EXPEDITION 5, ALL TEAMS

Semi-open log for the 4th expedition, Team 1 (Niou, Marui, Zaizen) and Team 2 (Sanada, Oshitari K, Mizuki) + Ibu tagging along to whichever he pleases. Technically they're in the same place so he can switch, too.

How this works: only characters involved in this event can tag in this log.

Pre-Expedition Events (Open until everyone gets tired of it): e.g. Training and Packing. These events will involve only training/supply personnel (e.g. Medical for First Aid, Engineering for equipment, Logistics for requisitions, Tachibana for rations etc) and the personnel going on the mission. This will also include everyone hopping on the shuttle to get to the seaside expedition location (total 7 expedition folks + one NPC pilot)

Expedition: (Open until everyone gets tired of it): Set up categories/threads as needed, for example :Camping, Digging, More Digging. Other characters can also tag eg if someone makes a comm call, but make sure you ask/inform that person first, and this should not take up significant portions of the log. As always, ask in the Discord if you have any questions.

Just to refresh your memory: Team 1 does outpost related scouting and evaluation of outpost locations, + a little drone diving, Team 2 goes looking for mystery organism(s) and clears out threats. Both teams will regroup in the shuttle at the end of each day to eat and rest.

Note: Expect bad weather, rain, and occasional disruptions to communications. Try not to get lost and keep some water on you.

There maaaay be an event halfway through the expedition :D

Have fun!

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Take the drones for a swim, poke at the soil, scream for Team 2 if something comes after you. Or shoot it, I don't know. Remember those rocks that weren't?

Niou had vanished as soon as possible the first day at the ocean, armed with his drones and equipment. And he set up his spot after careful scanning of the near vicinity to make sure there was nothing hiding under the sand, keeping the shuttle in sight just in case and a detection radar nearby.

He focused on maneuvering one of the drones around, to collect soil samples, letting the other machine slowly penetrate the ground to check bearing pressure.

He was tired of this already.

Oh, so that's where Niou had gotten off to. Getting to be on the same team as Zaizen was a huge plus, but Niou... he didn't even dislike the guy, but he was soooo cranky. This was going to be a long two weeks for everyone.

Carrying the equipment Zaizen had loaded him with, he mades his way over to Niou, stopping at a respectful distance. "So are we doing this outdoor-cat style where you come and go as you please and only show up for meals and a bed?"

Niou seriously considered just feigning deafness and pretending that Marui didn't exist. But, that would probably just make him stay around even longer because he was irritating like that. He glanced over and tilted his head in acknowledgement. "That's the plan. I'll leave a to do list every day if you need to know what to do."

Marui raised an eyebrow, like hell he was gonna be Niou's lackey. He kept this to himself though, knowing starting an argument was pointless. "Aaaand if Zaizen decides he needs your help? You'll come, right?" Better figure this out sooner than later.

"Considering that he seems quite confident that the water stuff is his job and he has speciality equipment for it from his company, I doubt he needs my help." Niou checked the screen and pressed some buttons to finish up the sample collection in that section, moving on to the next.

Oh, it was the passive aggressive stuff again, great. Marui rolled his eyes. "Whatever. Try not to get eaten by a rock or whatever the hell else is out here."

Niou kept looking at his screen and fiddled with controlling the drone. "Okay." And then he fell silent, rather glad to just solidly ignore Marui's existence.

"Good talk." Welp, time to go find Zaizen.

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