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the_campus2013-08-15 10:47 am
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PERMANENT EVENT: A WHOLE NEW FRONTIER
[Surely it was too early for another announcement, right...? But then there it is, that tell-tale electronic feedback screeching through the halls before a mature female voice resonates through it.]
The doors are unlocked.
[That's all she says. Those who are curious might test the front doors...and they'll find that they open not to the seemingly civilized outskirts of town as the now vanished view from the roof may have made you think, but to the horizon. Likewise that barrier and its lies blocking anybody's escape via the roof or sky has collapsed, leaving the air a tad bit...more temperamental. You see, there was weather now.
Out from the front doors of the Campus can be see an expanse of land and then the sea. Anybody who ventures out further will find that they're still trapped, only in a bigger cage. This new cage is now five miles across the diameter at its longest point. The island itself is about as varied as it comes: covered jungles, a cave system, a single stream leading up to a freshwater lake, and a lone mountain near the center. One part near the front of the school is home to a sometimes-pleasant sandy shore ripe for the hunting sea life. Everywhere else is a perilous cliff fall into the sea.
Anybody who tries to escape via the sea will find the riptide tearing them back to a cave near the shore.]
((This event is a permanent setting expansion, you can read more about it here as well as in the island setting page near the bottom here. Have fun, if you have any questions simply address them to the OOC post, plurk, or AIM if applicable, and please don't forget to tag your series!))
The doors are unlocked.
[That's all she says. Those who are curious might test the front doors...and they'll find that they open not to the seemingly civilized outskirts of town as the now vanished view from the roof may have made you think, but to the horizon. Likewise that barrier and its lies blocking anybody's escape via the roof or sky has collapsed, leaving the air a tad bit...more temperamental. You see, there was weather now.
Out from the front doors of the Campus can be see an expanse of land and then the sea. Anybody who ventures out further will find that they're still trapped, only in a bigger cage. This new cage is now five miles across the diameter at its longest point. The island itself is about as varied as it comes: covered jungles, a cave system, a single stream leading up to a freshwater lake, and a lone mountain near the center. One part near the front of the school is home to a sometimes-pleasant sandy shore ripe for the hunting sea life. Everywhere else is a perilous cliff fall into the sea.
Anybody who tries to escape via the sea will find the riptide tearing them back to a cave near the shore.]
((This event is a permanent setting expansion, you can read more about it here as well as in the island setting page near the bottom here. Have fun, if you have any questions simply address them to the OOC post, plurk, or AIM if applicable, and please don't forget to tag your series!))
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[Though to be fair, he wouldn't die from it. At worst he'd get insanely sick and his other self would need to drag him back to the school.]
Sorry. I didn't bring a towel. I won't do it again.
[He looks a little embarassed. At least the sun'll dry off the rest of it.]
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Someone was laughing at him right now. He was sure of it. He stayed quiet as long as he could before speaking to fill in the quiet.]
This place is bigger than I thought. I wonder how large it is. Maybe we should have been making a map as we went.
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They'll keep us from going in circles. [At the very least. It's far from a map, but a map would be too time consuming, and he doesn't have the resources available to do it efficiently.]
[By now, Kaiba's legs are starting to feel strained, while he can still go for quite awhile longer he's far from comfortable. Back at the lake it would have been wise to rest a little longer, but at least this way his adrenaline keeps the pain from being too noticeable. If he stops now, it'll only be harder to stop again.
His coat, though...that was a mistake. Underneath he was practically stifled with heat, and it was only Bakura's presence that stopped him from taking it off. If he took it off in front of the other teen, it would show weakness, a mistake on his part...he couldn't do that.]
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[A nod and he falls silent again for a moment longer. Deliberately falling a few steps behind Kaiba he checks the ring and makes an annoyed sound when it still doesn't work. Oh come on. What should we do? he thinks and frowns as the ring delicately points back the way they came. Tucking it back under his shirt with a bit of effort, he tries to ignore the dampness of his hair sticking to his face, and the discomfort and aching.
...it's not working so well. Sigh. He's really starting to regret this. If he wasn't at risk of sunburn, he could at least take off his shirt - but then Kaiba'd refuse to stick around anyway, so it wasn't a viable option. Well, at least there's food for whenever they stop.]
I wonder what time it is.
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[A couple hours later, however, and it was beating down on them. They'd reached the entrance to a small cave, and Kaiba's actually stopped to consider resting there. By now he's exhausted and grown so overheated he had little choice but to remove his coat and stuff it in his bag.
Along the way he'd also eaten the few piece of fruit he'd brought, leaving his bag empty except for his coat and a few bottles of water.]
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[Pride be damned, the darkness of the small cave was a glorious alternative to the sun. His hair was practically wilting and he sank down in the shade without waiting for Kaiba's response. If the guy wanted to go on, he couldn't stop him anyway.
Shade. Glorious shade. Suddenly he understood why so many crazy people he knew loved the darkness. Leaning his head against the cool stone, he slips off the backpack gratefully. At least eating would make the damn thing lighter.]
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[Kaiba scoffs, crossing his arms and looking out towards the mountain side.]
I should just leave you here. Let you find your own way back.
[If he does...he might actually be able to pace himself better. Without the other boy following him, Kaiba won't be so bothered by actually taking the time to rest himself properly. Unfortunately, as it were, he felt on the brink of exhaustion and needed to rest. This cave was probably the best spot he'd find.]
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[Ryou looks worried. He really hopes Kaiba wouldn't just leave him here. Finding his way back now would be hell and he's already exhausted. At best, he'd be able to follow the markers and drag his way back.
At worst... he could end up lost here forever.]
Kaiba-kun, please don't go. I don't want to be left alone out here...
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You should have never followed me if you couldn't handle being alone. But you're in luck. I have some work to do.
[With that, he enters the cave, setting his bag and briefcase down before taking a seat on the floor. It's all he can do not to heave a sigh of relief when he's finally off his feet and out of the heat.
Reaching over, Kaiba pulls out his laptop and starts to do something on it. Now that they're out in the open (more-or-less), he's going to see if he can reach his satellites.]
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[Feeling a little cowed, he sighs and settles back for a rest, opening the backpack to retrieve some of the food. It lifts his mood a little, at least; in a moment or so he's feeling much better despite Kaiba's completely terrifying attitude.]
Aren't you hungry, Kaiba-kun? I feel a little uncomfortable eating all by myself.
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[That was a lie, of course. He was starving despite having already eaten everything he brought with him.]
Hm... [No luck getting a hold of his satellites. This was starting to get unnerving. Just where were they...?]
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[Yeah, just gonna. Scoff down some of this food. Mm. Food. His mood is pretty much rocketing upwards now.]
What are you doing?
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Trying to reach my satellites. No luck...I'll-- [There was the sudden, distinct sound of a stomach growling.] ...
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[Not hungry, huh, Kaiba? Well, he won't damage your pride too much. He'll just leave the bag of food near Kaiba and not mention the growl. Even though it's kinda cute.]
That wasn't a fox or something, was it? I'm just going to see.
[brb Kaiba, leaving the cave and not looking back for a little while.]
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That lasts all of a few minutes before Kaiba gives in, looking out of the cave entrance for Bakura before he raids his bag, eating two sandwiches and an apple. Shit. Bakura would probably notice the missing sandwiches. Well it was too late now, so Kaiba quickly disposes of the evidence by tossing the wrappers further back into the darkness of the cave.
Fool proof.]
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Too bad; I couldn't catch it, whatever it was.
[Kaiba, don't be a litterbug. :( ]
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[Kaiba was feeling a bit better now, the food having filled his empty stomach and revitalized his energy. But alas, now he was more loathing Bakura instead of simply tolerating him.]
I think we've wasted enough time here. [He climbs to his feet, winching slightly as the pain of how sore he was flailed up again. Just as he thought, resting made starting again harder...]
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[Swinging the backpack on again, much relieved by the lesser weight, he stepped out blinking into the sun once more. His entire body was aching insanely, the muscles in his legs protesting fiercely at the idea of walking further, but he didn't really dare say anything. Kaiba might actually leave him this time.]
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After awhile, he chances a glance back at Bakura, curious how he's fairing. It's then that he sees, almost in slow motion, Bakura's foot descend on a deadly viper in his path. Kaiba has all of a second to pull out a card, flinging it at the snake at just the precise moment to knock its head off course when it aims to bite the other teen.]
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He could have died.
Kaiba-]
...Kaiba! You...
[...saved his life. He can hardly believe it.]
T-thank you!
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Ugh. [Kaiba moves over to retrieve his card, paying more attention to it and the now present crease in the corner than Bakura's thanks. Luckily it was a trap card he had a double of.]
If you died, I would have to carry that bag myself. I'm not doing that.
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[It takes him a moment to calm down from the shock. At least cards were more replaceable than short albino nerds possessed by evil rings. Well, short compared to Kaiba, anyway. Despite Kaiba's coldness, he can't help but feel a little warm inside - and it's not from the sun. It's like seeing a hint of a person behind that mask of stone, and that's something worth treasuring. That and the fact that he didn't just die painfully is definitely something to celebrate.]
At least I'm not expendable yet. Still- thanks.
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