1st Bite [Arrival! Action/Video]

[li_amaranth]

 [Action]

When Li woke up, the first thing she realized was that she was in tight quarters and the second thing was the sound of water. The combination of the two sent her into a brief panic, lashing out with her legs to kick open the pod with a violent burst as she scrambled out of the pod and on to the beach. She barely registered where she was before she was making her way to the cave entrance. Somehow, she'd managed to keep hold of the box and pamphlet she woke up with.

The sandy blonde woman didn't calm down until she had the water far behind her and the sky over head at the cave entrance and only then did she start to really consider where she was...and felt annoyed that someone had dared to relocate her in her sleep! 

She wanted answers and thankfully there was a conveniently placed hologram to help... Anyone strolling by would find a slightly impatient new arrival that didn't seem all that happy with the information being provided. But, at least she was smart enough to put on the necklace?


[Video]

[Sometime after her arrival and finding her lodgings...Li decided to try out her phone. It wasn't the first time she's had one. It's just the first time she hasn't stolen one off some pour soul.]


So, Let me get this straight. Some jackass pulled me from where I was yesterday and put me here with a bunch of other people and now I'm trapped. Fucking hell that sounds like the story of my life right now.

[Yeah, she's not thrilled in the slightest. Can anyone tell?]

So, despite what the white hologram princess said,  I only have one question. Where does someone get a decent barbecue around here? I'm partial to pulled pork personally. It's the closest to what I'd normally eat.

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[themusketeer]

[Returning from a brief venture, Athos stands there with his groceries at hand when some little woman comes scrambling out from the bay. He stares at her curiously for a moment, slightly alarmed by the panic etched upon her face. It doesn't take him long to realize her to be a new arrival once she nears the hologram. Always willing to help for better or for worse, Athos lowers his bags upon a nearby bench before strolling over.]

Pardon. [He says quietly enough not to spook her.] Do you need any help?

[Recalling when he first arrived here in Genessia, Athos just hopes the woman won't attack him. She looks terribly disoriented.]

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[li_amaranth]

[Disoriented and highly on her guard. Li wasn't exactly thrilled with her relocation and it showed. The way she was moving gave way to her being something much more than her appearance, like she had forgotten just what form she was stuck in at the moment.

So when he approached, she backed up and gave him a wary look which might not look like much from a woman that was stood at 5'4 in height. For a brief moment, she almost seemed more equine in her movement before she remembered herself and focused on the person speaking at her.]

...Depends on what kind of help you can give.

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[themusketeer]

[Athos raises his hands briefly to demonstrate that he's unarmed except for the dagger at his boot. His approach is purposely slow and steady.]

I'm unarmed. [He states as he slowly lowers his hands.] No need to be alarmed.

[Now that the woman hasn't bolted, Athos relaxes a little.]

It depends on what sort of help you require.

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[draconixaviarix]

Oh my..I'm glad you're safe now. No one really has kidnapped or attacked each other. We're on the same raft.

[cue worried chirping noises]

..There's a lot of restaurants that have a lot of food! I don't know what barbecue is, but looking in Nova City would be your best bet. What's your name?

[pauses]

And are you okay? You're not hurt..?

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[li_amaranth]

[At least now Li's a little more calm as she hears another new voice and the chirping caught her attention enough to make her more curious than angry at the moment.]

Yeah, I got that. Still annoying as all hell though....And Barbecue is delicious. Kind of like.. eating meat with a tangy red sauce that tastes better than blood.

[Don't ask.]

...Name's Li and yeah, I found my way to this stupid little stall, apartment...living space. Not sure if I like it or not.

So, who are you anyway.

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[draconixaviarix]

Li~~

[Hana hummed] I'm Hana~ And yeah those apartments are super duper cramped, but they do have nifty tools in there! Like the cooling box or-OR! The Doom Heating box!

I liked that one...[she murmured to the side, missing it already]

But ah..you're a carnivore? Oooh or perhaps a vampire then? There's many places for blood or meat-at..least from what I hear. I don't really...ah..

[captain_by_the_book]

[ Yeah. First days are always fun. But food is a good thing to focus on, he appreciates that priority. ]

They love barbecues in Attleton, it's probably your best bet to find pulled pork on a menu. Otherwise you'll have to wait until there's some community barbecue, these would have it for sure.

[ Which, honestly, means waiting three hours or so. Somebody's always having a barbecue in Attleton. ]

[li_amaranth]

[Lets just say, she's very food oriented at times.]

Attleton huh? Then I guess I need to check that place out right away.

[captain_by_the_book]

Cozy Toesies Inn and Restaurant should be a good place to start. I go there mostly for the apple pie but they are known for their local cuisine comfort food in general.

[ Food priorities are good priorities! ]

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[whiteas]

Former heiress, actually. I'm not a princess.

[ But it's a common mistake. ]

I know someone of refined tastes who happened to very much appreciate the barbecue offered from Honey's Pit and Grill in Genessia City when he was here.

[ It was her brother, but her father is still here so she dare not admit that she was sneaking her brother finger food while he is. Whitley might not be here anymore, but she doesn't need their father breathing down his neck for eating messy foods if he comes back. ]

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[li_amaranth]

Heiress? So.. a princess without a title, got it.

[At least that's what it sounds like in her mind?]

Well, at least that's a little closer than the other suggestions. I might actually be able to find it without getting lost.

[Now the real question was, how long until her money ran out and Li went back into survival mode.]

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[whiteas]

An heiress is set to inherit property and legacies. In my world, I was set to inherit Schnee Dust Company, which is the world's largest energy propellant company in our world. While we do assist the military in weapons development and energy supply, we are in no way in charge of making political decisions or running the country like royalty would.

[ In case she wanted the technical definition! Which she didn't ask for but Weiss does like to be specific. ]

That said, I'm technically not that either anymore.

[ Weiss sends her a little image of a map with the location circled. She had it saved on her phone already from when she wanted to find it. ]

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[despisesthegods]

That's the story of most our lives here, and you could try taking a look around at the various restaurants. Though I'm familiar with someone who might have been able to point you in a direction, she's not here at the moment so you would have to find out yourself. All of the various cities should have something like what you're looking for.

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[li_amaranth]

Yeah, got that and already got a few suggestions to follow up.

[She snorted softly and ran a hand through her shoulder length sandy blonde hair.]

Also getting that. Sounds like you're a few responses too late in giving me good info buddy. But, hell if you really want to be useful, help me find some of these places.

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[despisesthegods]

Very well, though the best way to manage that would merely be to go around and see what's available. We can start in Genessia City and work our way around if you want.

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[nolifecount]

[Alucard don't really check his phone much. But if she wandered around far enough, late at night in the wild, and if she's hungry, somebody is having a barbecue in the woods...and by luck, he is making pulled pork over the roasting fire. What a coincidence!

He is eating and drinking alone. It's one of those quiet nights.]

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[li_amaranth]

[It just so happens that once night hit, Li went wandering. It was the best time to catch unwary travelers for dinner. Or, it had been from where she was from. Now though? She was more trying to figure this place out.

Which is what lead her deep into a forest late at night and once she caught the all to familiar scent of one of her favorite foods, she was drawn to it and warily approaching.

She stayed within the trees, just out of sight of the fire but, she was circling and eyeing the stranger that was drinking and eating alone on such a night. Either he was an idiot.. or there was something else going on here.

Li was betting on there being something else going on here with the strange feeling she was getting off the man.

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[nolifecount]

[Alucard became aware of another creature's presence close by, coming closer to him. He didn't bother moving. Whatever that creature was, she isn't ready to show herself.

The pig he bought from one of the farmers is big and fat, just roasting over the huge bonfire, smelling spicey and sweet. Not that the vampire needed to eat, but...he's starting to get bored eating and drinking the same damned thing every other night, so he's trying something new.]

Hmm, what a nice evening to eat and drink.

[But the highlight of his evening? A bottle of chilled sweet red wine to go with the meat. He was opening his bottle, and then he turned his head toward the creature, hungry and predatory, hiding among the trees not too far off from him.]

Whoever you are, it's no good just staring and circling around. I'm fully armed and loaded, and I think you don't appreciate a bullet through your skull.

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[borntolove]

[Have a big smile and a finger wave]

Hallo, I'm The Doctor and the chemist at Alternate Eatings in Everglade. So then - what is it you're accustomed to eating?

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[li_amaranth]

[Her eyes flicker to the fact that this video was locked and where she didn't understand most of what this guy was talking until she heard the last part. Li tensed slightly.]

...I've been told I should check out Everglade for exotic meats. But, doubt you lot carry what I normally eat.

Like I said, bbq pork is the closest I can get without hunting. Normally.

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[borntolove]

Which is why I'm asking because if Everglade doesn't carry it. I can make it.

[Video]

[strawberrydeathcake]

Yeah, that's pretty much the case.

[Here's another person who's none too impressed with the circumstances surrounding their arrival in this place.]

Everyone was super fast to reassure me that we'll get returned to exactly when and where we were when we get sent back home, but that still isn't great.

[Ichigo snorts a little at the question, though, amused despite himself.]

I'm still getting used to what's available around here, and I'm used to cooking for myself if I have to, so I'm not sure if I can help you out with the barbecue. Knowing how this place operates, there's probably a list of restaurants somewhere?

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[li_amaranth]

Well, fuck them. Who says I want to return to the point I left? That's not how this bullshit is supposed to work.

[At least there's someone that is unimpressed as she is with this place.]

...Lucky you. I can't cook worth shit.

[Admittedly, she did like most of her food raw so there was that.]

But, if there's a list of restaurants, then I just need to find that list and hopefully find my way to them.

[phoenixstrut]

[Ah, well, there's a happy transplant if she ever did see one.

Dove hesitates a moment, then switches on her video feed. She'd been New once, and she's dealt with much more biting attitudes.]

Gotta love a good barbecue, [she agrees, pushing her hair back from her face.] You can get it a few places, but the best I've found is in Attleton.

[li_amaranth]

[By now, Li's settled into her lovely little 'new apartment' and looks mildly annoyed with staying in such a human structure.]

Attleton huh? Lovely. I'll just add that to the many places to explore once I figure my way around this new hell hole.