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[laserguy]

super late on november 27th, night of kidnappings;
[Look, a worried boyfriend is a worried boyfriend and after Kotone doesn't respond to his text or call, his worry has only increased. Not to mention, Akira hasn't responded to his message either, so clearly, the next thing to do is ask everyone here if they have seen Kotone. With everything happening around them with the missing people, it's not bad being just a little cautious, right?]

Hey, has anyone seen Kotone around?

early afternoon on november 28th;
[Scott's definitely panicking because Kotone is definitely one of the people that have been taken, but not only that, there may be even more of his friends that are missing and he doesn't know who's gone and fuck. A part of him wants to yell or beat up the locals, but somehow, he pushes down all that anxiety and panic to focus on what's important, getting information and rescuing the kidnapped. It's like turning a dumb switch in his head or something.

So, he sends another text out to everyone, this time in the early afternoon.]

I can confirm that Kotone is one of the kidnapped people, taken by boat along with others. Does anyone else have any information or know who else is missing? It's best if we get a working list on that end.

[ooc: Feel free to threadjack, this is mostly set up as an open post.]

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[whatsamada]

I know Aragaki-san is one of them. But shouldn’t we develop a plan on how to rescue them?

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[laserguy]

[Shit, Shinji as well...? He remembers the last time he disappeared, he was truly gone from this world, but it's best to assume that he's with Kotone and the others. Hopefully.]

Okay, Shinji, I'll mark him down too.

And yeah, of course. Did you get information about where they were taken to? I know we'll have to use boats to get there and we'll have to plan about having enough supplies during that trip if it's long.

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[whatsamada]

Yes I did. I have to admit, I never really went on a trip like this before but what supplies do you need?

I can get food or medical equipment should we need it.

[Because Ken is panicking even if his written language doesn't sound like it.]

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[bulleting]

I can't say who else was kidnapped for sure, but they tried to get me. I woke up at the docks and was able to get away. It's good to get a rough idea of how many were taken, but we need to figure a way to get them back to the mainland safely.

[She'd be out there, working on figuring that out herself if Vi hadn't been adamant that she take a moment to rest. She did get attacked and knocked out, after all.]

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[laserguy]

[Caitlyn almost got nabbed...? He's glad she managed to break free and a small relief builds in his chest, even though that anxiety is still pressing down on him.]

The docks, okay, so they're for sure taking people by boat. And it's the locals that are responsible, right?

There's leftover boats that we can use, right? We'll take those, once we get enough people to go. I know that others are probably already scrambling around to leave right now, it's what I wanted to do.

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[bulleting]

I don't remember much. It happened so fast. But I do remember seeing a Rumpturian before I was attacked.

[If her head hadn't been a haze when she woke up, she might've been able to take better notes at the state of the docks at that time, but as it were, it was just a miracle she got away safely.]

There should be. At least, there were before. If they were smart, they wouldn't leave any boats behind, but given they attacked us, they clearly aren't using their heads. I want to help too, when the time comes.

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[opheliac]

what?! they had u and u GOT AWAY?!

what kind of poor excuse of nappers are they?! taking u was like robbing a fat drunkard while he's passed out on the counter!

its THAT freaking easy! UGH!! THIS IS THE WORST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!!

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[bulleting]

And here I thought you'd be glad. Given how much you hate me, I thought you'd be happier to still have the chance to get rid me of yourself.

[She is NOT in the mood today, Jinx.]

Text, 27th

[izanagis]

[Yu didn't think much of it when Yosuke stopped responding to his texts -- it's late, after all. But when he sees the message on the network, he goes to check right away.

...]

Yosuke, too.

When did you last hear from her?

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[laserguy]

[He's not been able to sleep at all since sending that message, just staying up in hopes that any of his friends have seen her. Seeing Yu respond actually gives him hope, at least for a few seconds, before it comes crashing down as he actually reads his message.]

Fuck, Yosuke's gone too??

She messaged me in the afternoon that she was going to hang out with Akira, but that she'll be back later tonight. I tried messaging Akira too, but got no response from him.

[izanagis]

Yes

[Ohhh none of this is even the littlest bit okay. The last time someone went missing in his life was Nanako, and that...

... is something he's not prepared to think about right now.

It's easier to keep his feelings out of his voice via text. But it means his tone comes out sort of terse, as well.]

Do you know where they were going?
I'm going to check Yosuke's room to see what I can find.
Just
Signs of struggle, notes, anything like that

text; some absolutely stupid hour between the 27th and 28th [private to scott]

[chemex]

me, halfway
i got away somehow
i'm sorry i couldn't bring her back with me scoot
scott*

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[laserguy]

[Who has not been sleeping? This guy.]

What, Akira???

What's going on? Tell me!

[chemex]

taking people offshore
details are hazy, swallowed a lot of ocean water
putting together rescue group

[He's providing only absolutely pertinent details, in part because he only knows so much and in part because he feels absolutely awful for getting away when Kotone was still there.]

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[conflictresolution]

Is there yet a known location to where those kidnapped had been taken to? Or if there are people seeking to find a diplomatic solution to return them safely?

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[laserguy]

I haven't figured out the location yet, but there's been a couple of people that managed to escape the kidnappers. I'm sure they'll be able to provide better information, as well as getting some of the locals here to fess up.

I don't care for any diplomatic solution. There's no time for that, once I locate where my friends are, I'm going straight there to save them and I know others plan to as well.

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[conflictresolution]

And what are you planning on doing to the locals to earn such information?

So you may decide to sacrifice yourself right along with them because you can't be patient. Perhaps a plan would be best.

(TXT) — CHARM

[opheliac]

HEY! tell this snake bastard to turn around. he wont listen to a word i say. APPARENTLY, he says he will only listen to UR orders!!

what the hell is that about, Silco?!

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[conflictresolution]

Yes, I paid him good money to take you back to Aldrip.

I require more time in Rumpitur. You'll mind the three businesses for me until I can return, yes?

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[entreats]

Most people I know still seem to be around.

[ Sorry, Scott, she isn't much of a help in that department.. But Ange is replying in the first place because she is actually thinking about this entire issue now, rather than just ignoring it. ]

Where did you get the information you've got so far?

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[laserguy]

Ange! I'm so glad that you're okay.

[Just throwing that out there without thought. He's glad that most people are still around, but it doesn't erase the fact that some people are gone, taken and brought to somewhere that's probably dangerous. It makes his stomach curl, especially as his thoughts return to a certain someone, but he's trying to focus.

He can't help anyone if he panics and yells at everyone. He's understanding that.]

I talked to one of the people that managed to break free from their kidnappers. It seems like they're aiming to bring people to an island or some shit, because they're using boats to get there. I checked the docks and the boathouse there is open now.

[entreats]

[ S-Scott...

It's a good thing that Ange is a little too focused on what's currently going on to allow her thoughts to linger on that statement for too long, since it'd give her all sorts of confused friendship feelings she's not often felt before. Maybe it'll hit her once everything is done and over with.

But, right now-- ]

Then the plan is simple, right? We just go over there too. Do you know how to steer a boat?

(TXT) — Nov 28

[opheliac]

are u kidding me?! i leave and NOW the party starts? what do yall have against me, huh? is it because im not cuesty enough?! i got SO jipped!

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[laserguy]

Jinx! You're okay too, right?

[She sounds fine, but Scott just has to double check.] Wait, where are you?

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[opheliac]

no im not ok!! theres FINALLY a freebie chance where i can bust some skulls in or shoot someone down without ANYONE blowing smoke at me and im MISSING IT!!!

SO NO IM NOT OK, SHADES!! im stuck in this stupid worn out and dull wagon and getting wheeled back to OH LOVELY AND BEAUTIFUL ALDRAG.