There are many platforms inside this massive, layered room, but all of them are empty save for the one at the top, which houses the enclosure where the lighthouse lens sits. It normally turns around, as a signal for passing ships, but tonight, it's stationary, and the lens is missing. It's been replaced by a lantern that some people may have seen on Jordi's person at some point or another-- and it's the source of the light that everyone has been chasing all this time.
Speaking of Jordi... There is a figure that looks awfully like him on this platform facing the enclosure and its captured lantern, wrapped up in a white cloak. When characters approach, he'll turn around to look at the newcomers. Looks like Jordi all right, but the scales are all wrong, large and electric blue rather than the small iridescent spots that barely seem like they're present on his skin. They're also more numerous, visible on whatever patch of skin he shows-- face, neck, hands. His eyes take the time to study the motley crew gathered at the other end of the platform, but if he recognizes any of them, he doesn't give any indication.
He merely gives a deep bow from the waist, a smooth gesture from his normally clumsy, awkward self.]
Welcome to the lighthouse of my forebears.
[Whoever decides to ignore Jordi(?) for now will note that the algae is now on the ground-- in fact, there's one patch right in front of the stairs to the platform. And more on the opposite end of the lantern and its enclosure. One doesn't need perception to realize that the algae is creeping towards it.]
[ ooc: this is a grace period! get your reactions in, no need for rolls right now as the fight hasn't started yet. ]
Okay so Sayaka's been steeling herself for this because it's about all she CAN do to not. Freak out at this, but like. In the flattest tone she can muster.]
To be honest, I'm in shock from everything I've seen so far. Dismembered squid [ monsters ], abandoned buildings, and the algae keeps coming towards us too.
[ this is actually, all a little too much for soujuurou. the only reason he hasn't fainted from the shock is because he's simply too good at taking everything at face value. monsters being eaten is no different from seeing a wild dog eating a rabbit, houses are abandoned even in the mountains, and poisonous plants are everywhere in the mountains too.
all of this, he can accept within a rather wide margin of error. ]
[ he can feel the effects of the rakukaja coursing through him. he looks down at his hand, balling them up into fists and unclenching them. as he moves from the algae, there's something that is obviously troubling him. ]
Will...we have to fight him? Jordi, I mean.
[ fighting monsters in the nekiya is one thing. but this person, as fish-shaped as he was, was still one of their companions. to say that it bothered him to have to fight would be an understatement of the century. ]
[ ...Well, Argenti has a feeling Fray's right about needing to get ready. So, he has his spear out.
This is sure a corruption, and he has seen that before, time and time again. But it is at least common to know the origin of such things being the palace.
So, even if things are looking towards confrontation, he is ready to speak. ]
...What do you mean by your 'Forebearers'? What does inheriting this lighthouse mean to you?
[ Maybe to himself, maybe straight out to Jordi. But the words come out nonetheless. ]
[There's an abrupt skidding to a stop at the sight of the algae on the ground - if it's the same as what was on the walls coming up, then there's reason to believe no one should be touching it, but... it's in the way.
Jordi(?)'s welcome goes largely ignored - seeing his distorted form confirms his earlier suspicion of whose mindscape this is, but while they've met, they aren't close enough for him to attempt to talk to him to get through to him. What he can do, though, is prepare for a fight, if it comes to that, and the first step is getting into the room.
So he jumps over the algae on the floor, and turns back to offer a hand to anyone who wants to attempt to follow.]
Quickly, before it spreads more. If you're uncertain of your balance, I'll catch you.
[This guy... Arven's seen him in the kitchen a lot. His food always looks and smells amazing. Well, now he's going to be seeing all of that in a different light after this, that's for sure.
He watches Celeste make a move and realizes what he's doing. Yeah, they need to move, and fast.]
Coming. [He glances at Mabosstiff.] C'mon.
[He and the big dog both make a leap toward Celeste. Fortunately they're both balanced enough to stick the landing.]
[Boy and Dog both follow, and Celeste gives a nod of approval when they do both make it, giving Arven a pat on the shoulder as he sort of gently nudges him further into the room (away from the algae...) and Mabosstiff a pat on his big good boy head, knowing he'll stick to Arven.]
Good job. Hopefully we don't have to beat sense into him, but...
[But he'll cast a Rakukaja on Arven just in case, since the three of them are now currently the closest to Jordi, until others make their way further in.]
[A sigh, because, yeah, this is definitely a boss arena, and they're definitely going to have to beat sense into him until he starts listening to people.
And here he is without any tabi to yeet--]
Jordi... seemed more sensible, when we met. Whether that bodes well or ill for us, though, I can't guess just yet.
[But, like, it looks like they'll need to use strategy instead of just throwing down, so probably the latter.]
[It's good that he's not immediately hostile! Though damn, Jordi. You okay, bro??? Fray still has his sword at the ready, but he makes no move to attack since Jordi(?) hasn't.]
Thank you for the welcome, I suppose. Was that singing yours?
[Man, he's acting really casual for someone looking over a fucked up, haunted lighthouse...]
Uh. Thank you for the welcome...
[He's a polite shithead...
He looks at the algae warily, hugging the umbrella close to his chest as he scoots towards the fringes of the group. The vibes are awful and he'd rather not die?]
[ he is absolutely noticing the algae on the ground and since argenti also mentioned earlier how it's moving, it's kind of hard not to notice the way it's creeping towards the light. ]
Hm. A little dark for a lighthouse, don't you think?
[ said completely casually. ]
I'll give it like... 6/10 for the vibes.
[ that said he knows he's probably underlevelled (rip) so he's scooting towards the centre of the group. ]
Well, if he wanted to channel creepy, abandoned building straight out of a horror movie, I think he did it quite well~ It's just not lighthouse-y enough, you know?
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BOSS INTRO
[The control room awaits.
There are many platforms inside this massive, layered room, but all of them are empty save for the one at the top, which houses the enclosure where the lighthouse lens sits. It normally turns around, as a signal for passing ships, but tonight, it's stationary, and the lens is missing. It's been replaced by a lantern that some people may have seen on Jordi's person at some point or another-- and it's the source of the light that everyone has been chasing all this time.
Speaking of Jordi... There is a figure that looks awfully like him on this platform facing the enclosure and its captured lantern, wrapped up in a white cloak. When characters approach, he'll turn around to look at the newcomers. Looks like Jordi all right, but the scales are all wrong, large and electric blue rather than the small iridescent spots that barely seem like they're present on his skin. They're also more numerous, visible on whatever patch of skin he shows-- face, neck, hands. His eyes take the time to study the motley crew gathered at the other end of the platform, but if he recognizes any of them, he doesn't give any indication.
He merely gives a deep bow from the waist, a smooth gesture from his normally clumsy, awkward self.]
Welcome to the lighthouse of my forebears.
[Whoever decides to ignore Jordi(?) for now will note that the algae is now on the ground-- in fact, there's one patch right in front of the stairs to the platform. And more on the opposite end of the lantern and its enclosure. One doesn't need perception to realize that the algae is creeping towards it.]
[ ooc: this is a grace period! get your reactions in, no need for rolls right now as the fight hasn't started yet. ]
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and yet, he can't keep his eyes off of jordi because-- ]
He's part fish!?
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Okay so Sayaka's been steeling herself for this because it's about all she CAN do to not. Freak out at this, but like. In the flattest tone she can muster.]
That's what you're surprised about...?
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[ this is actually, all a little too much for soujuurou. the only reason he hasn't fainted from the shock is because he's simply too good at taking everything at face value. monsters being eaten is no different from seeing a wild dog eating a rabbit, houses are abandoned even in the mountains, and poisonous plants are everywhere in the mountains too.
all of this, he can accept within a rather wide margin of error. ]
But I've never seen someone be part fish before.
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That's...fair, that's fair actually. You're really good at hiding it. I don't think any of this is like anything I've seen, but...
[Not that Sayaka's seen anything like this either, honestly, but--]
...We should get ready. For what's next. Here.
[Give Sayaka one second--she'll give Soujuurou a Rakukaja for his trouble, at least.]
We should probably get away from this Algae.
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[ he can feel the effects of the rakukaja coursing through him. he looks down at his hand, balling them up into fists and unclenching them. as he moves from the algae, there's something that is obviously troubling him. ]
Will...we have to fight him? Jordi, I mean.
[ fighting monsters in the nekiya is one thing. but this person, as fish-shaped as he was, was still one of their companions. to say that it bothered him to have to fight would be an understatement of the century. ]
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[Sayaka doesn't know him well enough to gauge it. She regrets not talking to him sooner, she's bad at this, but--]
We should hope for the best, and expect the worst. I-I think.
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[ josh that is Not the Point ]
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[ said extremely seriously. ]
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[ ...Well, Argenti has a feeling Fray's right about needing to get ready. So, he has his spear out.
This is sure a corruption, and he has seen that before, time and time again. But it is at least common to know the origin of such things being the palace.
So, even if things are looking towards confrontation, he is ready to speak. ]
...What do you mean by your 'Forebearers'? What does inheriting this lighthouse mean to you?
[ Maybe to himself, maybe straight out to Jordi. But the words come out nonetheless. ]
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Jordi(?)'s welcome goes largely ignored - seeing his distorted form confirms his earlier suspicion of whose mindscape this is, but while they've met, they aren't close enough for him to attempt to talk to him to get through to him. What he can do, though, is prepare for a fight, if it comes to that, and the first step is getting into the room.
So he jumps over the algae on the floor, and turns back to offer a hand to anyone who wants to attempt to follow.]
Quickly, before it spreads more. If you're uncertain of your balance, I'll catch you.
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He watches Celeste make a move and realizes what he's doing. Yeah, they need to move, and fast.]
Coming. [He glances at Mabosstiff.] C'mon.
[He and the big dog both make a leap toward Celeste. Fortunately they're both balanced enough to stick the landing.]
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Good job. Hopefully we don't have to beat sense into him, but...
[But he'll cast a Rakukaja on Arven just in case, since the three of them are now currently the closest to Jordi, until others make their way further in.]
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Oh hey, a buff!]
Th-Thanks.
[He lightly slaps his cheeks and rolls up his sleeves to psyche himself up.]
We had to fight whatever came out of Aubrey's heart, so...I'm not expecting talking to go well with this guy either.
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[A sigh, because, yeah, this is definitely a boss arena, and they're definitely going to have to beat sense into him until he starts listening to people.
And here he is without any tabi to yeet--]Jordi... seemed more sensible, when we met. Whether that bodes well or ill for us, though, I can't guess just yet.
[But, like, it looks like they'll need to use strategy instead of just throwing down, so probably the latter.]
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Thank you for the welcome, I suppose. Was that singing yours?
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Uh. Thank you for the welcome...
[He's a polite shithead...
He looks at the algae warily, hugging the umbrella close to his chest as he scoots towards the fringes of the group. The vibes are awful and he'd rather not die?]
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He puffs up like he's about to start yelling again, but instead he pauses. Frowns.]
...
[To Jordi:]
Sorry for being so loud earlier, Jordi-san.
[He's not met Jordi yet, but his ears work enough to pick up on his name from the chatter.]
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[ SOUJUUROU DO YOU NOT HEAR THE BOSS MUSIC RAPIDLY APPROACHING??????? ]
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Hm. A little dark for a lighthouse, don't you think?
[ said completely casually. ]
I'll give it like... 6/10 for the vibes.
[ that said he knows he's probably underlevelled (rip) so he's scooting towards the centre of the group. ]
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