WELCOME

[killerwaves]

INTRO

Whoever you are, wherever you were, the last thing you remember is the salty smell of the sea breeze and a distinct tickle of electricity across your body. Enough to cause alarm perhaps, but in the next moment it all goes black, or blue to be more precise. When you stir into consciousness, those fuzzy sensations are all that you have as an explanation, though there's certainly more to experience around you.

The warm bright rays of the sun, the rhythmic cresting of the waves into the shore, the unfortunate feeling of sand sticking to you everywhere, because you're lying flat on your back on a beach without a beach towel. At least you're not alone, and at least it doesn't seem like you've been completely dumped unceremoniously, as there's orderly space between you and the 27 others who share your predicament. Whoever left you here probably could have dumped you into a pile, but they have better manners than that.

However you decide to react to your sudden vacation, you'll find that you're dressed just as you last recall and that you have at least one possession of yours on hand. Whatever else you had on you appears to be affected by baggage routing, unfortunately. You'll also find a key inscribed with a particular bird and a strange device in your pocket, ostenstibly some type of cellphone from the period when blackberrys were all the rage. A pop-up window will greet you when you turn on the device, prompting you to pick a username (this pop-up can be ignored for up to 24 hours) and also walking you through a basic tutorial on its functions. For now, it seems like the public network isn't running, but the direct message function is availiable. It ends with a cheerful blurb instructing that "For further questions and help, please contact one of the hotel staff!"

As there's nary a soul that seems to actually work here on the beach proper, it might be worth it to explore. Around the resort are robots manning the buffet, sweeping, and even making cocktails if you want to drink your problems away. While they'll answer to basic commands, provide you with a map of the island, or even be happy to tell you the weather, they're incapable of engaging in any meaningful dialogue. Any questions or demands they can't answer will yield the statement to please contact the administrators.

Whoever they may be, but they'll show their faces eventually. Probably.

((OOC: Welcome to Last Resort! Poke a mod in the discord if you have any questions. The NPC meet and greet will take place at 5PM EST/2PM PST today! ))

Locations Cabanas PCs Network Device Main Nav

code

Comments

[hearnoplague]

[ Look, this resort even has its own Animal Crossing reject! This one seems to be a squid… Wearing a ragged tunic… With bloodied bandages wrapped around what’s left of his shredded ears.

The poor thing is rubbing at his face as he comes to. ]

What… What is this? [ He sits up, glancing about at these unfamiliar surroundings that seem a bit larger than they should be… ] Shamura? Heket? … Leshy?

[ But whoever he woke up next to is not anyone he recognizes… He gathers himself as much as he can, glaring at this stranger before he speaks. ]

You there…! Creature! You better have a good explanation for this! Where am I?!

[ The high and mighty act fizzles out after the first few people he meets. See, this squid is supposed to be a powerful godly being who could inflict some nasty disease upon you with a wave of his hand… But somehow he’s lost his blue eyed crown and has appeared before everyone as a helpless mortal with only a fancy dagger and some bird themed object to defend himself.

THIS IS NOT GOOD. If anyone needs him, he will be poking through the resort while trying to keep his distance from the weird cat golems and everyone else. He does NOT need anyone taking advantage of him while he’s like this…! ]

[plunges]

yo man what the fuck

[ Hm. He doesn't like this. There's a lot going on here that he does not like, but one of those things is the the strange device in his pocket. He can read the characters on the screen, asking him for a "username". What user name. He uses his name all the time. There is no writing device around, either.

Is it trying to communicate? ]

I am Xiao. [ Nothing. ] ...Hmph. Worthless.

:man_standing:

[ Stupid device aside, Xiao decides that he ought to check on those who seem to be more dazed than he is. He doesn't make it a habit to do this often, preferring to stay away from mortals for their own sake, but he walks over to the nearest person who is either just waking up or not handling this well. ]

You should stand, if you are able.

man vs the world

[ Aside from that, though, Xiao will not make many attempts to socialize with anyone. In fact, he can be found sitting on a palm tree, all the way at the top. How is he doing this? Don't worry about it, being small has its perks. Anyone who happens to find him can see him trying to talk to the phone again; they can probably hear him from down below. ]

Stop asking me for the name I use. I told you, the name I use is Xiao.

wildcard

[ down for whatever also i just wanted an excuse to use fancy headers sorry ]

[gravitys]

01. WAKE UP.

[ Whoever woke up to Chuuya is going to be treated with a growl (?? he's a human don't worry he just has some anger problems when frustrated, though he's not attacking or anything yet) as he bounces up to his feet on high alert. What the FRESH HELL is this nonsense...while he's scowling, it doesn't look like he's armed or anything (haha...) so at least you can probably try talking to him. ]

02. SOUVENIERS.

[ Once he realizes no one else seems to have a clue about anything he'll wander around getting the lay of the land. The gift shop is............A gift shop. He turns one of the post cards over in his hands, annoyed at the cheerful sun and weird message. ]

"Make your Makers"? That sounds like some kind of threat, if you ask me. [ He puts it back rather than ripping it to shreds, at least. ]

03. GARDEN.

[ Beer bottle statues...Chuuya is looking at them like he's just. So done. This is the thing that has made him be done. ]

Public art... [ At least it's a sign of alcohol? ]

04. TOUCAN.

[ He quickly figures out bird key + bird-themed cabanas = try opening the matching one, so he's inside the Toucan cabana in short order. He didn't lock the door so you can wander in even if you don't belong, but if you do...

He'll also be figuring out the number discrepancy with beds. Doesn't stop him from claiming one, though he's probably not going to care if someone shares. Well, he'll be a bit aggravated that it has to be a thing but he's not going to insist someone sleep on the floor...just kind of scowls at whoever comes in, but in a general way. ]

There's some godawful shirts in the drawers. Enough for four people, so I'm guessin' there's gonna be four of us.

man vs the world

[townmusician]

[Sir, why are you up there?]

What? I didn't ask you anything!

[wdym it's just an old man who doesn't know how technology works]

man vs. the world.

[gravitys]

It won't talk back. Unless it has some sort of nav system, but these look old.

[ Chuuya is leaning against the palm tree down below. ]

Just type in "Xiao" and it should shut the hell up.

[dakicover]

1. wake up call
[ when crea wakes up, it's with a start. he looks absolutely frazzled as he takes stock of where he is, head swiveling from side to side as if unable to believe the scene before his eyes. ]

No way. Am I dead? Or is this another one of his stupid tricks...?

[ crea knows quite a bit of magic, but teleportation just isn't one of them. but there's more people, aren't there? maybe they know more than him.

he approaches your character, confusion and concern in his expression. ]

Hey, are you ok? Do you know what's happening?

2. medieval man vs cellphone.
[ well, it's not like crea's a complete ignoramus when it comes to technology. hopping through time has given him the knowledge of things like cable tv and newspaper subscriptions, but...

he stares down at the device in his hand, an eyebrow raised as he reads the prompt on the screen. ]

A "username"...? Is this like one of those scams that Makura falls for? I don't have any money with me...

3. cabin viewing
[ since it doesn't seem like there's a way out of this place any time soon, crea decides that he might as well investigate in hopes to finding the place that this key belongs to.

said investigation leads him to find the dodo cabin, which he cautiously opens... ]

Woah. It's actually really nice. Beats the cave by a long shot.

[plunges]

[ Don't worry about it.

He doesn't register that the boy below is talking to him, but he looks down anyway, and...ah. He's being addressed.

He sighs and jumps down, lands directly in front of Haruka. ]

You misunderstand. The one I take issue with is here – [ He holds up his phone. ]

Garden

[hearnoplague]

Are these... Bottles?

[ The squid person is staring at the "art" in bewilderment. At a distance he thought this was some weird shrine, but upon further inspection... He doesn't know what to think. ]

Ergh...

[ He also hasn't noticed Chuuya yet. Given the bandages on his ears it could be possible he hadn't heard the redhead enter. ]

[plunges]

[ Sir, you are saying words right now. ]

..."Type"?

[diabolizes]

[ Waking up on a beach with sand in his robes and all in his hair wasn't what he had on his bucket list, but here he is anyway. After checking for his flute on his waist and finding it nice and secure, he reaches into his pocket and pulls out a weird brick. The temptation to throw it into the ocean arises, but he abstains. ]

What's a username...?

[ After some time on the beach, Wei Wuxian spends a good amount of his day exploring the main resort area as a whole, opening up drawers and cabinets and picking up whatever he can to inspect it. Suddenly waking up here is concerning to him, so he's leaving no kitschy postcard left unturned. Should anyone walk around near him, he'll give him a quick nod of acknowledgement before turning back to the random food ingredient or brightly colored magnet in his hand.

He does, however, pay extra attention to the bar, taking his sweet time to rummage through all of the drinks just to see what's in stock. This is very important for a relaxing beach vacation, after all. ]

Want a drink? I can't make one, but I bet those guys can. [ He gestures toward the bartender robots. ] They'll even make juice.

[ In the evening, Wei Wuxian finally takes the opportunity to get a good look around his own cabana. The door is swung wide open, an invitation for just anyone to walk in if they feel like it. At the moment, he's making note of the four storage drawers and four sets of clothing. ]

Ah... two beds is going to be a problem, isn't it? Unless these are spare sets.

[ He has a feeling that they aren't. ]

[gravitys]

[ LORD. ]

Come down here or toss it down here.

[gravitys]

[ Honestly it's probably for the best he can muffle Chuuya out, it's fine. Still, he'll come over because why the hell not. ]

Empty beer bottles, looks like.

garden

[dakicover]

Hey, could be worse!

[ crea views the beer bottle art with a peppy smile. ]

Imagine if all of this was still scattered in the beach. Ah, could it be that's why we were brought here? To finish cleaning up?

[ as janitors artists! ]

[plunges]

[ Alright, Chuuya, you're getting a whole ass phone tossed your way from all the way up here! Catch! ]

LMAO you got me seconds before I got you...ninja

[gravitys]

...That would be a stupid reason to bring us here when clearly someone is pretty dedicated to it.

[ THOUGH he sounds more annoyed at the idea than at Crea. Chuuya sighs. ]

Doubt it's anything as easy as that.

3!

[plunges]

[ Not long after Crea enters the dodo cabin, Xiao enters as well. He opens it just as cautiously, surveys his surroundings, and sees Crea inside. He's visibly less impressed than his new roommate is. ]

...Hmph. I do not see the need for assigned living arrangements.

🧍🏻‍♂️

[dakicover]

[ crea seems to still be trying to get his bearings as xiao approaches him. immediately, he tenses up, staring up at the stranger approaching him... but slowly, he relaxes just a bit. ]

I should be fine, thanks. [ ... ] You just woke up too, right?

[gravitys]

[ He said toss it, so he's prepared to catch! Once he has it, he flips it open and checks the screen. ]

"Xiao", was it? [ He'll just...put that in for Xiao. Doesn't even make it something stupid as punishment since Xiao has done Zero Shit to him so far. Maybe someday he will come to regret this, but probably not since Xiao isn't very annoying by nature. ]

[skyworp]

[Skywarp wakes on the sand, and just to feel something, anything, brings a grin to his face.]

Ah. Ha. Hahahaha.

[He doesn’t press himself up, but returns to standing in a flash, with a resounding WORP. He gazes out to the sea, then turns to face the resort, drinking in the surroundings.]

So much time lost to the no-space, and where am I now? Cybertron? No - somewhere different, somewhere new. Ah, all is old is new again. Let’s see what we can get up to…

[With another WORP he steps through a golden portal, appearing before your character from another one.]

…And who are you?

[conchy]

STEPPIN ON THE BEACH

[Lobelia isn’t the sort of man who will say no to an impromptu vacation. How did he get here? He hasn’t the foggiest, but the truth will reveal itself in time, won’t it? In the interim, he’s going to indulge in the sound of crashing waves and the cacophonous cry of seagulls overhead and sprawl out on the sandy beach. Watch your step and try not to trip right over him.

If you do trip over him, don’t panic! For a man who just got trampled on, he doesn’t seem the least bit displeased, his smile wide and amiable.]

Mistakes happen, non? Please don’t worry about it. I myself can't imagine making such a blunder, but none of us are infallible.

A SHELL OF A GOOD TIME

[What could be better than a beach rife with a plentitude of beautiful shells? At some point, should you step foot on the beach, you’ll no doubt come across Lobelia digging through the shallows to unearth a collection of spiraling conch shells.

Seeing a stranger on the horizon, he waves them over with a broad, childlike grin plastered on his face.]

You there! Step closer, s'il te plaît.

[What does this overly friendly man and his collection of conches want with you? Well, indulge him with your company and you’ll soon find out.]

SEAGULL

[Hey man, heard you were rooming with Lobelia. Sorry for your loss.

He’s tickled by the fact that a room meant for four only houses two beds, but that’s a problem easily solved, surely. Bringing a hand to his chin, Lobelia appraises the room with a curious hum.]

One or two of us may find ourselves sleeping on the floor... but if you prefer to share a bed, I don’t particularly mind. Tell me, do you toss and turn in your sleep?

[dakicover]

I dunno, this seems to be pretty abandoned aside from us and the machines roaming around. Robots, I think they're called?

[ to chuuya's sigh, crea shrugs nonchalantly. not much they can do. ]

What do you think, then? Maybe we're all gonna be hunted for sport?

[plunges]

[ Good, he's calm and not panicking. That makes this a little easier. ]

Yes. I have no recollection of how I wound up here. ... I assume you do not, either?

[townmusician]

[He wakes with a start, lurching upright with a yell. There's a brief pause, as he takes in his surroundings, but - well. The peace doesn't last long, as he scrambles to his feet with a yelp and a very, very loud:]

What the hell?!

[He's too normie for this isekai shit! He doesn't remember being hit by a truck, either?!

Later, after he's found some semblance of calm, he heads to the cabins. He wants to see where the key he has goes, and also he wants to put away his jacket and maybe find something to wear that's not a sweater. If he knew he was going to show up on some random, mysterious beach, he wouldn't have worn so many layers...

Also, it seems like they might be sharing rooms, and he's (understandably?) suspicious of anyone he sees by the cabins.

He also swings by the boutique, to try to find just a plain t-shirt or something because the aloha shirts are kind of tacky. The short shorts are fine and a welcome change from his sandy jeans, because it's not that far away from what he's worn at photo shoots. His final destination is the gift shop, though he can be found wandering all over the island. At the gift shop, the singing fish catch his eye... He's never seen one of these in person, but he has seen them here and there on rabbitube modified in all sorts of ways. (Usually horrifying ones, honestly.)

Still, curiosity killed the idol, and he immediately gets a chorus of fish going. He's... he's not expecting the fish to bust out the Scandinavian Death Metal, but he's really not expecting to recognize the song.]

Wait, I know this...

[Starting up more singing fish isn't going to give him any answers, but making a ruckus is better then panicking over how a song he's heard performed live is being played on a fake fish. He already hates this isekai life but maybe everyone else will suffer with him.]

[gravitys]

Don't sound so damn cheerful about that!

[ CREA!!! ]

[hearnoplague]

NNh!

[ He startles! But that sure is another one of those weird ape creatures... He ends up staring at this one a moment, looking for any sign of a hidden weapon... But this one just commented on the "statues." It's probably. Fine. ]

Hmph. [ Looks back at the statue in front of them, trying to divert his thoughts away for a moment. ] A bit lacking in good taste, but whoever constructed these at least tried to make them look decent.