Caliban Run

[needsteaplz]

WHO: Anyone who wants in
WHAT: Going through Caliban
WHERE: The tea house and then Caliban
WHEN: June 15th Dark Hour
WHY: Saori was a weirdo and wanted to go to Caliban for her birthday.
RATING/WARNING: PG-13 for Violence against Shadows

[A few days ago, Saori sent out a mass text to everyone:

"I'm going to Caliban on the 15th. If anyone wants to come along, please come to the tea house at 11:30. I'll provide a small meal afterwards."]

[Saori was feeling rather restless when dealing with the shadows lately. Not to mention it had been some time since they did a run through that mysterious dungeon. Also, though she wasn't going to admit it, it was her birthday. She wasn't the sort to expect gifts and such. She was much more comfortable giving to others instead.]

[It's already 11:30pm and she just waits for people to arrive in the attic base.]

Comments

Pre-Caliban

[needsteaplz]

[So IC arrivals, planning groups, etc all go here.]

[misplacedxsheath]

*Margulis was prompt, likely unsurprisingly to Saori. He wasn't wearing any fancy extra armor, but his new sword was fastened securely at his side. He nodded in acknowledgement when he saw Saori and crossed his arms to wait.*

Ms. Nakagawa.

[needsteaplz]

[Saori looked up when she heard the sound of the stairs descending. She sat on one of the couches. Her forearms and hands were covered in handwraps like a boxer. Even though she was used to fighting hand to hand combat, she still carried her sword as back up.]

Oh, good evening, Margulis. Thank you for coming. So, how have you been?

[misplacedxsheath]

Surprisingly well, all things considered. I've yet to find a place of employment actually suited to my skills and temperament, but I have what's most important for the time being.

*Yes, he is talking about his new sword. He has priorities, okay?*

Pre-Caliban

[namedforcat]

[Gaignun is fairly prompt, a minute or two late because he had to get some last minute supplies.]

I wonder who's going to come tonight.

Pre-Caliban

[misplacedxsheath]

*He glares from the corner of the room, tapping his fingers idly against the guard of his sword.*

Hopefully more than the three of us.

[namedforcat]

I would hope so. Poor Saori shouldn't have to put up with us all on her own.

Re: Pre-Caliban

[puppet_show]

[Hiyono is right on time with a backpack of stuff she prepared for the trip! So basically, a medical kit and a high quality stun gun for a last resort. She's got a gun with her as well, but that's not in the backpack for safety's sake.]

This will be my first time going in. I'll do my best to be helpful!

Pre-Caliban

[namedforcat]

[Hiyano might catch Gaignun looking at her curiously. He's a little concerned with how young she looks.]

I haven't been down there for a while, its...an interesting place.

Pre-Caliban

[puppet_show]

I'm looking forwards to seeing it. It should be very informative.

[Although she did catch that look.]

Of course, I'll be staying in the back. I'm not experienced with fighting, and my Persona can only analyze right now. I don't want to go and get myself killed on my first trip!

[needsteaplz]

I'm glad you could make it, Hiyono. Don't worry some of us won't be going too deep into Caliban. Stronger shadows lurk there so some of us will be focusing on strengthening our Personae.

[puppet_show]

Of course I came! I must admit, it's a bit of a strange way to celebrate, but... It does serve us all much better than an ordinary party.

[truthsnomiracle]

[Upon seeing a familiar face whom he knows would need to be in the same group as him, Edgeworth walks up and bows to her. He's in the same combat outfit she first met him in, with the addition of his glaive strapped across his back.]

Good evening, Miss Yuizaki.

[puppet_show]

Good evening to you, Mr. Edgeworth! I see you're all set to go!

Re: Pre-Caliban

[technologic]

[April is right on time, a rifle slung over her shoulder and with a small waist-pack filled with medical supplies and spare ammo. And she's got a pistol and a small knife and who knows what else hidden underneath her coat somewhere.

She doesn't really say anything when she arrives, and just focuses on setting her rifle up and getting it ready.]

Pre-Caliban

[needsteaplz]

[Saori goes ahead and seats herself next to April, away from the rifle barrel of course.]

Thanks for coming in, April. I'm glad you could make it.

[soulsborderline]

[Fashionably late as always!]

Evening, Saori. Did I miss anything fun yet?

[needsteaplz]

Nope. We were about to head out, actually. Glad to see you could make it!

Group 1

[needsteaplz]

[Group 1 will consist of people who are still low leveled or haven't received their Personae yet. There are a few "chaperones" around in case something big comes up.]

Group 1

[needsteaplz]

[At the stroke of midnight, everyone was gathered in front of the building Caliban was kept. She opened the doors and lead the way inside.]

This is the only physical place that changes during the Dark Hour. It's like a dungeon, so deeper floors have stronger shadows. I'm staying on the first few floors so since a few of you need to strengthen your Personae or even first summon them. Is everyone ready?

[truthsnomiracle]

[Edgeworth releases the buckles holding his glaive to his back and arms himself with it. The prosecution is ready, your honor.]

Indeed, Miss Nakagawa.

Group 2

[needsteaplz]

[Group 2 is mostly made up of the seasoned veterans or people who managed to sneak away from Group 1. They can delve deeper into Caliban for any clues, treasures, etc.]

[technologic]

[April had made sure to double check her equipment before wondering further into the dungeon. She knew she probably shouldn't be charging ahead, but she's confident enough her Persona can handle anything... At least, she hopes so.]

[misplacedxsheath]

*Technically, Margulis should be staying behind in the early parts of the dungeon. His Persona has yet to awaken, after all...but the weaker Shadows aren't posing much of a threat to him and he wouldn't be Margulis if he shied away from potential challenge. So he's following in the same direction as April, sword in hand and moving much more naturally than he does off the battlefield.*

Post-Caliban

[needsteaplz]

[So you made it out alive. Time for that small meal Saori promised. Okay sukiyaki hotpot might be off-season, but how could you resist.]