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Mementos Exploration 4
Disclaimer and explanation:

This is a plot dungeon RP thread using Liam's (patent pending) Update System. It is slightly modified by me. (Sorry Liam). I will be your GM.

How it works:

When it comes to general choices such as directions, group majority wins. In battle, all actions effectively happen at the same time. Users submit their proposed action in a round by marking it as ++Action++ at the start of their proposal. After all actions are submitted, I will post "==Update!==". Here I will determine the actual result of the proposed actions using a percentile dice, as well as describe the actions and results of the enemy phase. If the battle does not begin with an ambush, then I will use the percentile die to determine who gets first initiative. In describing actions, please describe the damage type and amount (light, heavy, severe, etc). If your character does not have established stats or abilities, please try to keep balance in mind. Other than that, battle is effectively the sane with some secret mechanics I am testing for future runs. The base Party is 3 people. My cap is 8. For times sake. This time I have mechanics worked out and Baton Passes are a thing.

Note, this will build off of a previous exploration, whose summary is below:
https://phansite.net/forum/topic.php?topic=8426

Previously on Mementos:
A new party lead by Star once more descended into the depths, beginning their exploration from the train station on Level 5. From there, they continued down to Level 6, guided by the Mysterious Shadow Girl who calls herself Laura. Level 6 proved to be more labyrinthine than previous levels, as the party found themselves confronted with many bizarre branching tunnels and challenges of might. After a close encounter with an Abaddon, Laura lead the party to a strange domed room of marble, a large golden statue of a gauntlet strangling a struggling human, and others groveled helplessly on the ground sitting in a fountain at the center. Laura explained this to be an ancient monument within the hearts of all man known only as “nirAzA”. It was here the party rested before eventually continuing down a new path into a concrete ring, steam pipes and wires running all along it. Upon entering the ring, security grates triggered, and the party was confronted by three strange red blurs. They engaged in combat, midway through which, Joker was taken hostage and KOed. This red blur soon stabilized, and revealed itself to be the Shadow of Lightning Farron, who upon being defeated, returned to her real self. This released the security gates, and an elevator opened up allowing the party to evacuate from Level 6, heavily wounded.
I'm waiting orders
(I might go slow. If there aren't enough places I will support the group)
(Wops, wrong account. This is the one)
*Walks in away from the rest, crying*
N-Nikki? Are you there?
OOC: Just got done writing an essay on the site just in time for Mementos! Hell to the yes!
N-Nana? What are you doing here?
*suddenly appears in the van* I'm here to kick ass and kill shit, and I'm all out of tic tacs.
Oh, hello Star. I see you are as murderous as always. Good!
Captain Neru is reporting in. Wait... I keep forgetting I'm not a captain here...
Hmm.... I suppose this explains that odd sense of dread I had.

Well, Idol reporting in.
==Initializing Update System==

=Expected Party=

>Tatsuya (waiting on)
>Nana
>Migrant (waiting on)
>Wolf_
>Mishimans(waiting on)
>Klib (waiting on)
>Amami
>Star

Status: Potentially Full
Hm... I think we never meet before, Captain... Neru?
The name is Hillock. Codename Wolf
OOC: Nana is away from the party
*He appears behind the group*

I happen to be here too.

*He yawns*

Time to take back what rightfully belongs to the shadows.
@Wolf_

Ooooooh, you look serious. Like some super Spec Ops agent. I'm Amami Neru. Codename... Amami Neru...?
*A blurry figure Appears in the entrance before forming into Tatsuya* Hello people how goes it? *He walks over to the van and steps into the driver's seat* I'll take the wheel this time, and on that note where to?
*kicks Tatsuya out of the drivers seat* my van, i drive. You can take shotgun.
Nice to meet you! And don't worry, I'm not that serious.
And you said you were a captain. That means I'm under your commands
@Wolf_

Oh? Wanna be an honorary member of Fenrir so I can boss you around? It'll be fun~
*He smirks*

It appears we already have people fighting for superiority.

This will be a fun trip.
==Party==

>Tatsuya
>Nana
>Migrant
>Wolf_
>Mishimans
>Amami
>Star
>

>>Minimum party present. One empty slot.

==Infiltration Point==
>>Return to Level 6: The Vault?

>Yes
>No
Yes?

(What happens if we say no? I'm up for an adventure)
I say we go to the vault.
>yes.
Please don't crash us, Star.

>Yes
Well that was where Laura was seen last time so we might as well.

>Yes
*Kalib arrives on the scene.*

Sorry guys! I slept in...ehe....

>yes
Sam
*Sam walks around the corner, tapping on a holographic screen*
If I'm correct this should be... Humph. A sudden crowd.
Sam
OOC: Never mind then.
*Finds the party, and sits on the roof, alone*
-Yes.
(Sorry, slow)
Oh please, when have i crashed?
Also @Amami_Neru, I would like to, but I already work for someone else.
Still, thank you for the offer
@Wolf_

Understandable.
==Party Exception Detected==
... Updating... ... ...

>Nana
>Amami
>Klib
>Tatsuya
>Star
>Migi
>Wolf_
>Mishimans
>Sam

==Majority Detected==
... Navigating to Level 6 ... ... ...

Star and Tatsuya bicker at the wheel, driving into the access elevator, their weight triggering the lift. It slowly descends into the depth before stopping, revealing a large concrete ring shaped room, blue lights flashing and steam randomly jettisoning from leaks in the piping.
Ooc: can I join? I'll be a bit in and out but still.
Ah yeah, this place again....

Hey, let's not get out of the car this time.
*He looks at Migrant curiously*

What happened last time you got out of the car?
See? I didn't crash at all! Now then, onwards! For treasures and loot!
Why would I get out of the car?
And I think someone is on the roof...
OOC: not rn Bona. I just extended the party for @Sam if they still wanna join, but any more will be harder, especially if youre in and out. Break is at 4pm EST, and we have a decent amount to cover, so let's keep good pace guys
Ambushed by shadows.... Joker nearly died.... I went psycho..... Lightning's shadow showed up.
Ooc: understandable have a great day
And i lost the van. I'm not letting that happen again.
You got out of the car last time?! The absolute mad woman!

*Kalib looks out the window and stares at the scene.*

Level six huh...haven't been in Mementos for sometime. I won't hold you guys back!
Level 6... how deep is this place?
*Is on the roof, barely holding herself together*
At least seven levels. *dead serious*
*he looks over at Star warily* I'm sorry you did what? *He sighs under his breath* Maybe I just need to get another bus.
*He sighs*

Well that sounds intense.

*He looks around*

I would rather not be killed in my own home.
No, we were just out of the van for some reason, and then we lost it.
Driving into the tunnel, static suddenly breaks onto the coms as sirens begin to wail.

???: "Hello? Hello! Can you here me!"

A loud grinding noise can be hear as a large metal door opens on the other wide of the ring, sharp clangs signalling its being locked into the open position.
How can someone lose a van?
*Kalib sighs.*

How do you lose a several thousand pound chunk of metal, though?
I don't fucking know! And we should check that out!
*Tries to get in contact with the signal using the codec*
Hello, we can hear you, identify yourself!
*He covers his ears*

Well we can certainly hear her ...

But can she even hear us?
Nikki! Is that you!?
Huh? This place as working coms?
Guess this makes a level one security door breech.....

Star, find the source of that noise!
Sam
I didn't expect this when I woke up this morning.
Yeah, comunication is esential for any operation
Hello?! Who is this?!
Hilda: "Hello? Hello! This is Operator Hilda! Thank goodness we finally reached you. You're entering a highly secure area. Multiple Enemy signatures are reading on our scanners. Extreme Caution is advised!"
*Kalib grits his teeth at the noise.*

Gah! Like nails on a chalkboard!

*Kalib shudders.*

Head over there Star, towards the opening.
Thanks, Hilda!
Roger that, operator Hilda. Persona user Wolf here, we hear you loud and clear. Thank you for the information. Where are you?
Hilda: "I don't have time to explain. Multiple Units have already been dispatched to your location. We need to move you as quickly as possible!"

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*He looks around confused*

Okay what exactly is going on?

*He slowly takes his hands off his ears*

I don't remember mementos having a coms system or an operator ...
Right then, time to show off some upgrades i made to the van!*presses a button, and suddenly a tank cannon and treads appear on the roof and back wheels*
Roger that. Thank you Hilda. Please keep comunications on, we need all the help we can get for this
Could she be a shadow...?
Oh my God! Ginger-chan just made this a party bus!
Star...this doesn't scream speed anymore. We're sitting ducks if we don't have the armor to match a tank too..

*Kalib looks outside for any hostile units.*
Sam
Mwu ha ha ha! I love this bus! Such a magnificent creation.
*He gives the bus a deadpan look*

Okay I am not even going to question this.

Just another day in this universe I guess.
Charge!*drives the van through the metal door at high speeds* this thing is armored, and has turbo!
Ahh!! I take it all back! This was a terrible idea!
Sam
Not bad at all. Though it could do with-
*Sam starts rambling about a variety of ways he would have edited the bus better*
GAH!!!
*Clutches the roof as it jerks forward*
Eh?
*Turns around*
Did I heard... Nana?!
This is why Tatsu should have driven! *hangso n for dear life*
As the Party charges to the door on the opposite side, the sirens wail louder and the lights change to red. Two large robotic figures charge from the open door in the distance and with blinding speed close in on the Party!

Hilda: "Watch out! Saber and Shrike incoming!"

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Saber: "Halt in the name of the Queen!"
Star, tell me those cannons are real and charged!
We're fighting robots?! EH?!
Sam
*Sam notices the robots and stops rambling*
I wonder how they tick?
WHAT THE HELL WHY ARE THERE ROBOTS!? *has officially lost control of her combat exerperience*
*He grows annoyed*

Now we have to deal with some sort of nobility?

*He yells from the back*

Hey Star do you have any leftover weapons of mass destruction?
*Kalib grins.*

Robots eh? He he....

*He opens the hatch and stands on the roof with Nana.*

What's the big idea, bolt brain? What Queen are you on about?

*Kalib takes his trident off his back with a quick spin around himself.*
I shall not halt! I am Star, the former goddess of insanity! If you want me to stop, then try and stop me! Everyone, man the cannons!*suddenly, there's cannons on the sides of the van*
Aye!
*Cannon 1 operative*
*Warps in front of the Tank, ready to fight*
C'mon....
Sam
*Sam scans the cannon and is unimpressed*
Those need serious upgrades. Shame I forgot my tools.
Sure thing, Ginger-chan!

*she takes hold of one of the cannons*
The Shrike and Saber draw their swords, standing about 20 ft tall each, clad in armor...

Shrike: "Then we shall make you! For our Shadow Queen!"

They charge forward, blades at the ready!

==BATTLE START==

==PARTY PHASE==
EAT! MY! DUST!
++Action++
*Shoots Saber with "Van cannon"*
Sam
*Sam sighs*
Such fools
*Sam scans Saber*
Let's go! Fire, main cannon!
++action++
*the roof cannon fires a beam of heavy almighty at Saber*
..............

++Action++
Charges towards shrike, sword in hand for a mid slash*
Ahhhhh crap! Okuninushi! *attempts to summon and crush a card within the confined space of the tank. Thankfully, the Persona appears outside it.*

Garudyne! Blow them away!

*Kicks up a nice whirlwind in front of the charging robots!*
*He worriedly looks at a cannon*

Well projectile weapons aren't really my thing ...

*He takes hold of a cannon*

But I guess I could try.

++Action++

*He lines up a shot at the Shrike*
Alright! Hope this works, Ginger-chan!

++Action++

*fires one of the cannons at the Shrike*
OOC: Oh this is an action thread. Hard to keep track these days.

++Action++
Heavy Wind Damage. Though like Mig ever uses Garudyne for that these days. :P
*Kalib's eyes spark to life with fire as he stares down the robots.*

I'm gonna dismantle you nice and good~! Star, avoid getting in to close!

*Kalib breathes in deeply, then back out.*

Leonidas! We're going after the one on the left!

*Kalib summons forth the spectral spartan and with a huff, he hoists Kalib and tosses him at Shrike.*

Improvised technique: Spartan Cannon!

*Kalib holds his trident at the ready as he meets against Shrike's blade, attempting to stop him before the bus is surrounded.*

++ACTION++
Kalib is tossed to intercept Shrike, striking with Heavy phys
Come Lucifer! *A burst of darkness and the Persona comes out black sending tendrils into the foes tearing into them if it hits and attempting to destroy them in a flash of dark magic*

++Action++
Dark verdict. High dark damage and 30% insta kill chance.
==Update==
Wolf lines up a shot on Saber, firing the Van Canon! ...It hits for Heavy Gun Damage!

Sam bides his time and scans Saber! ...The scan reveals that Saber is designed for close combat, and focuses more on speed than defense!

Star pulls what we all thought was the clutch, but is actually the main batter firing controls! The main canon fires at Saber! ...It misses!

Nanaka tries to assault Shrike on foot! ...It hits, dealing reduced damage to Light Physical!

Migrant frantically attempts to throw them off balance, lashing out with a Garudyne! ...It strikes Saber for Heavy Wind, knocking him slightly off course!

Mishimans tries to figure out the Van Cannon controls and fires a round at Shrike! ...It hits dealing Heavy Physical Damage!

Neru fires the last free Van Canon at Shrike! ...It misses!

Klib gleams wickedly, improvising his secret technique! Klib is launched! ...He successfully parries Shrike and deals Heavy Physical Damage! Shrike is now caught up with Klib at a safe distance from the Van!

Tatsuya summons forth Lucifer, lashing out with tendrils of darkness!

Shrike...Is hit for Heavy Dark! ...It fails to insta!
Saber...Is hit for Heavy Dark! ...It fails to insta!

==ENEMY PHASE==

Saber fires his boosters, correcting his course, precisely slashing at the Van! ...It hits, dealing Heavy Physical Damage to the Van's armor!

Shrike is knocked back by Klib's assault, and begins to duel Klib one on one! Shrike lashes out with a wide sweeping arc, slashing roughly through the concrete floor in the process! ...It hits dealing Heavy Physical!

==PARTY PHASE==
Sam
Saber drone... Close combat... speed? Stay at distance from that one and it becomes useless. What a pathetic design. Blast it's legs apart.

++ACTION++
*Sam scans Shrike*
*The van shakes*
Woah! Star, how much can the van hold this attacks?
Grrr! HEY! FIGHT ME!
I attacked you first!

++Action++
Throws a Large fireball at Shrike for Heavy Fire damage
Tch. Fine. Guess it's time to switch!

*she runs out of the van and switches her God Arc to gun form and the gattling gun's barrel starts to spin*

++Action++

*she loads in her Spark rounds and fires a barrage at Shrike*

[single target, colossal Electric damage]
Aww man forget this. *climbs up onto the roof*

Let's get some real action going!

*catches the Garudyne from earlier to get airborn, trying to close enough distance to land on top of the Saber!*

++Action++
Forgoes attacking to try and get on top of the Saber!
*Kalib grins.*

Not so tough are you if a teeny little human gives you trouble?

*He's tossed back by the strike and takes a knee.*

Disregard. Turns out I was being cocky... Leonidas!

*The Spartan appears in a flash of fire.*

Let's give him a taste of Hell itself! INFERNO!

*The Spartan roars and points at Shrike, a tower of flame forming beneath it.*

++ACTION++
Inferno, severe fire damage
@-Labrys-

OOC: If you're wondering what my God Arc looks like, it's Juilus'

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*He fall back against one o the van's walls*

Not cool robots!

*He shakily makes his way over to the nearest canon*

Hope you like repeated canon fire.

++Action++

With shaky hands he aims yet another shot at the shrike*
*Persona switch*
Lets think carefully: Talos, Tetrakarn!
++Action++

*The Van is covered by a Physical/Gun shield*
@-Labrys-

The gun is a gattling gun like Alisa's, but it's still gold
This van can take a good amount of damage! Now then, fire again!
++action++
*star does the same thing for the same damage on the same target*
Tch what a pain... Not immune to dark though. Cursed Name! *An ear shattering shout flies forth from Lucifer as he speaks an name none should know*

++Action++
Insta kill dark. 60% chance, this was P2 die for me.
{OOC: Voldemort? Lol}
(OOC: Wait is true!)
==Update==
Sam scans Shrike! ...Shrike is designed also for mobile combat, but has more defense. Saber is designed for clean cut melee attacks. Shrike on the contrary is outfitted with Heavy ranged weapons a more crude melee weapon, meant to strike wide and cause destruction.

Nana fires a massive fireball at Shrike! ...It hits dealing Heavy Fire Damage!

Neru fires a barrage of Electric bullets! ...It hits dealing Colossal Elec!

Migrant attempts to lunge onto the Saber Unit! ...She succeeds, and is barely holding onto the chest plate!

Klib summons back Spartan and unleashes a Blazing Hellscape! ...It hits dealing Severe Fire to Shrike!

Mishimans gets back on the gun and attempts to support Klib and Nana from the van! ...The shell hits dealing Heavy Physical Damage!

Wolf switches to support, casting Tetrakarn on the Van, shielding it from physical attacks!

Star fires the main battery again at Saber! ...It hits dealing Heavy Almighty Damage!

Tatsuya summons forth Moldy-Voldy's power!

Saber...Is hit, disintegrating into the Darkness with a scream!
Shrike...Is missed!

==ENEMY PHASE==

Shrike looks incredibly damage! In a wild attempt, he burns rubber with his wheels, sending smoke and dust billowing at Nana and Klib, dropping several grenades the size of bookscases on them!

Klib...Is hit for Medium Fire Damage!
Nana...Is hit for Medium Fire Damage!

Saber's sensors detects Wolf's magic, and equipping his light gun, fires a round at the Van! ...The bullets deflect dealing Medium gun damage to Saber! The Physical Shield has worn off the Van!

==PARTY PHASE==
Sam
Shrike... Ranged and melee... destruction. A bit more capable but nothing to worry about.

++ACTION++
*Sam sticks is human hand out of the window and shoots Shrike with two wrist bow bolts. Medium Pierce/ Electric damage*
*Kalib stands yawning as the smoke clears.*

Gonna need to try harder than that. Thanks for the snack! I'm not up to full health but hey...

*His eyes narrow.*

Neither are you. LEONIDAS! BRAVE BLADE!

*Leonidas appears at Kalib's call.*

I want his head to no longer be attached to his body. Go wild buddy!

*The Spartan roars as he charges up to the robot's head and slams his spear into its neck.*

++ACTION++
Severe physical, iirc?
Now, the enemy is weak!
Talos!

++Action++
*God's hand, Severe physical damage, Shrike*
Feeling hungry?

*the God Arc switches to sword form and the massive jaw of a blast beast grows from the blade*

Devour!!

++Action++

*the jaws lash out at Saber attempting to take a bit of him*

[single target, medium physical damage]
*Shrike
C'mon! KILL ME!

++Action++
*Fires 3 Heavy Lightning bolts at Shrike*
OOC: clarification. The Saber is still there. The Pilot disintegrated.
*He laughs and glares at the Shrike cooly*
Oh finally, Death magic actually working as intended hell yes!

*Lucifer's eyes turn red as it rushes over to the foe trying to tear it's head from it's shoulders with his claws* Rend it asunder now Lucifer.

++Action++
Brave Blade.
*Is apparently not dead. Thankfully.*

*However, the robot is dead but still here and that clues Mig in on something very important...*

*So Mig starts to climb upward, looking for some kind of entrance hatch. All that mountain climbing for Ene finally is gonna pay off.*
I Have grown bored of just doing this ...

*He dissapears only to reappear outside the van*

++Action++

*He then charges at the Shrike in hopes of slashing it with a knife*
==Update==
Sam aims carefully and fires two electrified bolts at Shrike! ...They hit x1 for Medium Gun + Medium Elec!

Klib's Spartan charges forward and skewers the neck of the Shrike, the Pilot screaming in agony as metal tears into him! (Overkill x1)

Wolf God Hands, smashing the head into the chest, crushing the Pilot further as Neru rips out chunks of the Mech's armor with her Arc at the same time! Nana continues to pelt the Robot with magic, blasting off joins and hydraulics, Lucifer assisting in this as well, rending one of the arms from its body! Mishimans lunges forward and gets several small blows in, further ripping the mech apart as Star fires the canon once more, blowing a smoking hole through its chest...
(Overkill x7! Reward: ¥12000!)

==BATTLE END==

Migrant carefully climbs up higher, and suddenly Hilda comes back on the coms...

Hilda: "Great idea! I'll assist you!"

Hilda taps furiously on her keyboard and soon, the chest of the Saber Unit depressurizes, opening to reveal an empty Pilot seat, VR controls at the ready...
*Satan silently watches everyone's actions, studying them*
Sam
OOC: Actually, gun damage does makes much more sense. Thanks for the idea.
*Continues forward, ignoring the others*
*Hillock gets outside the van*
Is everybody ok? Does someone need hea-
*He turns his head, looking at Migrant and the Saber unit*
Woah... that's a VR pilot seat? Rex had one of those too!
*Kalib sits on the ground, breathing heavily before laughing.*

Hahhahahahahaha!!! Oh! Priceless, giant robots? It really is never a dull moment with you lot!

*Kalib stands and moves over to Saber, getting a boost to the head by Leonidas.*

I think I'll ride with you Idol!

*Kalib stands stoicly on the robot's shoulder after hopping off the head.*
Sam
Hmm. The Shrike unit seems like a much more reliable unit.
Too easy. I could've done this mission alone... And asleep... And... backwards...
Really Amami?! Wow, you must be an incredible captain to do so!
Damn right I am!
Sam
Careful "Captain". The higher the put yourself, the more tragic it'll be when you fall.
Alright! *climbs on into the exposed cockpit*

Hey guys, guess who just got a new toy~
*He looks over at the robot and sighs*
Back in my day these things were hard to use, I needed rumor induced technopathy ta figure out enemy mechs. You kids today always dumbing it down.
*He wipes his forehead and looks over at saber*

Well that takes care of one troublesome robot.

Hopefully you guys don't piss off the other one.
*Kalib waves down to Mish.*

No promises, but we'll try not to!
C'MON! GET YOUR BUTTS IN GEAR! LETS GO!
@Sam

Am I really being lectured? Duh. I know that all too well.
What's up with you today, Nanaka?
*!*
Yes sir!
*Salutes... the looks at his sides*
What the...
*Looks like Nana's shout triggered a respones on him*
Nana... you ok?
The chest plate closes and the cockpit pressurizes, the system coming back online for Migrant.

AI: "Hello Pilot. I am AI Mira, here to assist you with your day to day Combat Operations. Connection to Operator..."

Hilda: "Awesome! Welcome aboard Migrant. Don't worry. Just think about what you do and it'll do it. Real easy. Me and AI are here to help."

The Party quickly moves forward, heading towards the opened blast door, a long corridor sprawling before them, lights traveling the length of it it like a runway.

Hilda: "Going through here will bring you into the Core. I don't sense any Enemy Units right now, but I'll let you know as soon as I do! Hurry!"
Sam
Just some friendly advice. Keep doing what you're doing. I find it funny when the boisterous get beaten up, honestly. I'll laugh but you won't.
*Kalib whistles.*

Well somebody needs to take a chill pill..

*Kalib knocks on the head of Saber.*

Time to move Idol!
*Moves forward*
Tch!
*Warps down the corridor*
*He looks at at Kalib with a concerned expression*

Well that does not sound too reassuring.

*He the surveys the area a bit*

I have feeling that this whole core deal will be bad.
Moving....! *Does that thinking thing and tries to walk along with the Van as a result!*
@Sam

Not nice to laugh at your allies death, ya know.
*she rests her God Arc on her shoulder as she sticks a hand in her pocket and follows to group*
Sam
Don't worry. I don't think of you of an ally, so it's fine. Migrant, I'm uploading the data I scanned from the robots to you. I trust you to make a strategy to cover you're weakness'.
Speed and close combat...
Mig, you should use the cloak to get near the enemy and attack him from behind with the sword
*He follows behind the group*

*He spares Sam one glance*

For a newbie you sure are cocky.

*He then looks forward again*
Will do, but there's apparently no enemies around here.... yet.
Sam
*Sam glares at Mishimans*
I love how you think anyone cares what you have to say, shadow. You shouldn't even exist, so you're opinion is invalid to me.
*has been walking along the whole time*
Shouldn't even exist? Go screw yourself pal, *he glares at Sam coldly* nobody has the right to tell someone they shouldn't exist.
Hey! Sorry, but that shadow is more useful than you, Sam. And trust me, he is no normal being...
I would trust my life to him before even thinking about you right now.
Before being rude to the rest, maybe you should show how helpful you are.
*He is still following the group*
*His gazes back at Sam with smirk*

*His eyes appear to have taken on a golden glow*

I recommend you watch your tongue idiot.

*He softly laughs*

Wouldn't want to risk mouthing off to someone who could possibly save your life later.
@Sam

If you're gonna insult our friends, then leave and quit being a dick! Negativity's gonna do nothing but get us killed, and that includes you.
*Kalib sits down on the robot.*

How ya feeling Idol? Still worried about today?
The party ... ... ... Continues through the tunnel with no issues, Migrant quickly getting the hang of the Mech with Hilda and AI Mira's advice and tips...

AI Mira: "You're currently at 67% Armor Strength, Pilot Migrant. I can auto repair, though it will render you immobile and require ¥20 per percent point."

Hilda: "I wouldn't recommend that right this instant. Lets try and get you out of here first..."

The party quickly finds themselves in a large circular room, the walls red and organic looking like classic mementos, though large concrete braces similar to those in the tunnel before line the wall. In the center of the room is an ominous concave tower, similar to cooling towers at power plants, though made of metal. A ring of paneling in the midsection has been replaces with heavy gauge glass, allowing a view of a high energy pillar of green and blue fluid...Portions of the floor have been replaced with glass in a similar manner, allowing a view of the deep chasm filled with purple mist that the party witnessed before, whilst fighting Omega on the train...

Hilda: "The Reactor Core...Blowing this might buy you enough time to escape without interference. A station exists to the left, through that access-way that you can take a train to the Level Exit Station on the other end of the Maw."
Sam
Mwa ha ha ha! What spirit you all have. Very well, I shall retract my previous statement and stay silent until I show my worth. My apologies to the shadow.
^then you can take a train
*Ignores the core and heads to the station*
Where's the next enemy.......
Hm... looks volatile...
Maybe we should make sure our exit route is cleared before doing anything...
Hmmmmm. Well I have no idea what's going on. Lead the way, experienced folk.
End of line it seems.

*Kalib looks around in awe.*

So we gotta bust that thing up? That's it?
OOC: Autopilot. I will be back
Hmm.... this seems almost too easy...

And I dunno, Nana still gives me some weird vibes, Kalib

So, do we destroy the core? Feels like a trap not having guards here.
*He shoots one last glare at Sam as he continues to smirk*

I have a name you know.

*He then sighs as he takes in the new scenery*

Just what exactly happened to mementos while I was gone?
Hilda: "I understand your hesitation, but I'm really not picking anything u-- hold on. I'm getting an organic reading! I'm not sure..its Similar to Mishimans, but not the same!
Sam
*Sam scans the reactor core*
You haven't told me it.
A shadow?

Wait... what are you anyway? This is Mementos, shouldn't you be a shadow?
*His eyes narrow*

So a special kind of shadow then miss operator?
*Kalib smiles.*

Same, just don't let it all get to you. I'm here to back you guys up!

*He perks up at the mention of another Shadow.*

Nice! Where is it?

*Kalib looks around the room.*
Soft giggling can be heard as the sound of sudden flapping beats the Party's ears. Looking up, Laura descends onto the Party, bat wings protruding from her back. Upon landing on the van, the shimmer and disappear as she smiles, her fangs gleaming.

Laura: "Heyo~! Come to blow up Daddy's garage? I dun blame ya. I hate it too. Thats what Level 6 is. He renovated it to be his personal weapons stash!"
N-n-Nikki!

*Runs to Laura and hugs her*
*He smirks at Laura*

Nice of you to show up crazy.

I'm still annoyed at what you did to my home.

*He sinks into a fighting stance*

Maybe we should take you out along with your Daddy's garage.
OOC: And I return
Laura? Nice to see you again!
But... what are you doing here?
Weapons stash? Sounds fun. Can you point us in the direction of the things that go boom?
His garage, huh?

And... who IS your father? Why is he collecting all this stuff?
What Mig said. *He looks over at Laura warily* An don't make any sudden moves please.
*Kalib looks down from the robot's shoulder.*

Uh. What they said...you fiend?
Laura cackles and claps childishly...

"Oh come onnn. And you know. Daddy. Tall. Brooding. Wears glasses? Doesn't matter to me. Daddy was mean. I hate him. As much as He was right about me. I hate him still."

She hugs Nana and rubs her back gently...

"You okay Nana-nana? Was I right about your hubby..?"
..... I don't know anyone like that. Do you guys?

Hmm... why would somebody be collecting real-world items in Mementos?
*Hillock looks around*
You know, this place is starting to look like a subterranean fortress
A fortress with an army of humans to staff it....?
Laura laughs...

Laura: "Humans? No hoomans here but cha! Those pilots you mean? Shadows. All be them not fully formed ones. Kindda like the ones you fought last time. Those Red Blurs?"
*Kalib winces.*

Yeah...I think I know the guy. Starts with an "S" and ends with an "H"...
*He starts to laugh as his mirthful eye gaze at Laura*

Wow so your basically a child having a hissy fit against her daddy.

Let me guess your the shadow queen we heard mention of before.

*He points at her*

Had to give yourself a special title to feel better.

I'm sad to say that you directly took that title from me.,
.... All of them? Even the operator?

Wait.... do you mean to say we killed more people in the real world by fighting those pilots!?
*Sniff*
Why..... Why......

*Tears form in her eyes*
But! Kazy..... He said..... but now he.....

*Breaks down crying*
WHY!!!? I thought he loved me! Why!? Why!?
Red blurs?
Hm... so this place is... a shadow fortress?
*He jumps a little*
This is a fortress filled with shadows, and the are protecting her queen!
Sam
* Sam scans Laura*
*Kalib gets visibly sick.*

I....killed someone?!

*He drops to a knee atop the robot's shoulder.*
Laura: "Operator?"

Hilda: "I'm not one of these Shadow things she's mentioning! What even is a Shadow? I'm sitting at a command console right now, in the real world!"

Laura: "Oh you mean voice lady in your ears? No she's not a Shadow. I dunno where she is. As for the Queen, no, no I am not. That's Daddy's wife. Daddy's wife is Queen. I've been cast out. And I dunno, is that what happens when you kill those semi-Shadows Migi-chan?"
Normally if you kill a person's shadow, the person's entire mind shuts down and they die.

*goes quiet for a while.....*

How do you know that name?
Semi-shadows... they are not fully formed...
Maybe we didn't killed people. But they are affected for sure...
As for the queen, makes sense:
If the dad is a king, the mother is a queen.
And Laura would be a princes
*He looks a bit shaken*
Jesus those are people, the fuck are we even doing here for that matter? And since when did random mooks become connected to humans?
Princess*
Sam
Just assume that it's a construct or one of those creatures elsewhere. I'm sure you're not killing anyone. Either that, or this girl is lying.
Guys you shouldn't have such faith in her words.

*He continues to glare at Laura*

For all you know she could be lying about this.

OOC: Dinner.
Autopilot
Laura shrugs and hugs Nana closer.

Laura: "That name. I remember Mommy mentioned it once. In reference to you. And I'm sorry Nana-nana....It's okay...Your friends are here for you. They care. I promise...I promise Nana-nana!"

She looks back to the party and shrugs...

"Look I dunno beyond that Daddy did some weird things to this level. As far as I'm aware, Lower levels are normal still. Not all..mechanical and industrial like this..."
Your mommy mentioned it?

Your mother's name. It wouldn't happen to be.... Lumina, would it?
*she wipes a small tear from her eye*

This scene... is just so... *sniff*
*He shakes his head at Sam*
Maybe... If that's wrong though, *He starts to walk for the exist* Sorry but I'm not really willing to risk that... *He sighs and turns around* On the other hand I'm not really willing to risk letting you lot die either, just try not to kill anyone okay? It's not as if they're impossible to knock out.
Laura nods vigorously...

Laura: "Yeah. That was Mommy's name. Then she died...I miss Mommy...And Mr Scary is right! If that's what happens, then just play smart!"

OOC: Okay. Break Point! I will resume in about 2 hours. If plans change, I will post here to let people know, and any one on the discord and involved will be pinged too.
*Latches on to Laura*
I.... I'm alone..... Kazy.... He said.....
Lumina.... it seems no matter what I do I can't get away from her...
Sam
There's a reason I never think about if my calculations are wrong.
I can't believe that all of you put faith in the crazy girl's words just like that.

*Hie eyes remain a bit golden as his hands clench into fists*

You cowards are free to leave if you want ...

*His voice takes on an angrier tone*

But I am staying here and fighting anything that comes along my way if I have to.

*A deep frown forms on his face*

I am not about to lose my last piece of identity without putting up a good fight.
Sam
I actually agree with you, Shadow. We shouldn't be so trusting.
*He laughs sadly*
I don't really trust her, but if there's even a chance she's right. *He pauses* And given those shadows looking human there is. Well that's too high a chance for me to want to kill them.
I'm not backing down, but I'm not killing.

*there's a pause as... something happens?*

But if you think that I'm going to just let Succoth get away with this, you have another thing coming.

Don't tempt me to treat you the same by killing these people.
Hm...
*Hillock is thinking... and checking his equipment*
Nana...
...
*He looks at her sadly. He knows she might need some time alone,, but he really wants to hug her*
*He nods at Mig*
Yeah I'm in agreement, *He looks over to Sam and Mish as flame lights in his eyes* we can't stop but even a fraction of a chance of killing innocent people isn't acceptable.
*Kalib stands with renewed vigor.*

Hell yeah! Screw that guy and screw you! I'll believe in my friends and suffer the consequences together after we bring you and your shitty family to justice!
*He glares at Tatsuya*

I still think the girl is lying ...

But fine I won't kill anymore under one condition.

*He crosses his arms*

You have to still help me in dealing with Laura or else who know what she might force me to do.

Mementos is valuable to me and I just don't want to lose it.
Sam
*Sam sighs*
Very well. I can reasonable. I won't kill anyone.
*He chuckles and grins at Mish*
Sure thing pal, you do me a favor and I'll help ya take this place back.

*He walks over and offers Mish a handshake* Sounds like a fair deal here.

*His face turns to a smirk* And hey I sorta miss that host club, sure it was weird but eh we had some good times there.
*His eyes once again turn a dull yellow as he shakes Tatsuya's hand*

*He curiously looks up at Tatsuya*

What exactly is the favor that you want me to do?

*He laughs*
I already said Mish, just don't kill anyone in here... *He smirks* But since your asking for another, reopen the host club when you get this place back!
*Hillock is still doing things...*
Hm... still, what will we do if someone attacks us here?
I would try to be sneaky, but with a group this big and loud...
We are bound to get discovered.
You have yourself a deal Tatsuya.

*He smirks*

I have been missing the ambience that my club used to carry.
This time I might actually stop by.

Host clubs are the guy version of Maid Cafes.... right?
"Thou hast raised the moon... To rank 2 after basically forever what the hell man?"

Huh that's weird. *He shrugs* Oh well I guess that means something good, *He looks around* soo what are we doing now?
*Sighs, seeing how he is being ignored, and starts checking the codec*
... Operator Hilda, do you copy?
...
This is a safe channel... nobody is hearing...
*You can't hear nothing more*
Sam
*Sam rubs his eyes*
Did those two just ...glow? I need to follow up on this.
*He looks at Mig*

Yep they are but sadly I was lacking in the female department last time.

OOC: Expect a delay. Probs 2 hours from now we resume? Appointment is taking longer than expected....
OOC: Okay Leggo!
*Is still clutching Laura, crying*
Laura shrugs and looks down at Tatsuya and Mishimans as she hugs Nana, attempting to console her...

Laura: "Its notta matta of trust right now. But you do you. I dun wanna fight ya. I wanna get my home vackta normal too. So for now, we align I guess. The enemy of my enemy is my friend?"

Her face contorts into a wicked smile...

Laura: "so I'm with ya..for now...lil Shadow boy..."
To be honest I kinda hope we don't have to fight you...
S-so.... we're friends Nikki?
Sam
*Sam frowns slightly*
This just keeps getting better.
*suddenly pops into existance in a futuristic tank-van* hey guys, look what i found! I took a wrong turn i think during that battle, and i found a ton of cool shit! So i decided to do some work on the van, and now I've got a tank-van-mecha! It's not in mecha form yet, but i have it!
OOC: Joker is here carrying the spirit of Amami. He's taking my place.
*He looks at Laura with suspicion*

Great so now I get to worry about being back stabbed by a little girl.

*He smirks*

Can you please postpone your betrayal until after I get my home back.
Sam
*Sam scans the tank-van-mecha*
That... is awesome.
*Appears where the group is from the shadows*
What's up guys? I'm here now!
*Kalib sits on the shoulder of Saber.*

We done sitting around ladies?
Can someone fill me in on w hats happening?
*Shinji is walking down the tunnel when he notices the group, he stays out of sight however and follows the group
Huh? Oh, Joker! *waves from inside a giant Saber Mecha* Check out what I found!
@Migrant
Woah! What the hell is that thing?
Sitting around!? Bitch, i just made myself what is probably my new favorite toy, and i haven't tested it yet. Fuck no! I'm sitting in this baby and I'm blowing shit the fuck up!
Sam
More people. Great.
Giant robot. *pauses when Star talk about blowing stuff up*

Did you miss our entire discussion? Killing the shadows in here is killing real people potentially.
@Migrant
Where even..... I'm not gonna even ask
==Party Roster==
Nana
Migi
Mish
Joker
Gamma (Inbound)
Tats (Pending)
Klib
Sam
Star
Robin (Inbound)
Kaz (Inbound)

==Party Stocked==
Dude, i just popped into existance, i don't know what you guys were talking about!
Well now you know. So if you go on a murder spree we're gonna have a problem.
Sam
Laura says that killing shadows will end up killing people. They don't want to kill people, so they won't kill shadows. I think it's stupid, but I was out voted.
But i go on a murder spree weekly! I kill a ton of respawning enemies every Tuesday!
Hilda: "Well...anyways, I can provide tactical support and help you work to only disable the Enemy, rather than kill them. I can also provide damage reports on the Enemy Mechs per your request."

Laura swings her feet carelessly, looking around at the party then back up at the Reactor..

Laura: "Soooo we gonna blow it up?"
Popped into exi-....what? You were here for all of...

*Kalib sighs as he stands up on the robot's shoulder.*

Anyways....what do we do? Are we continuing or not?
Well, we got no other choice, right?
LET'S BLOW SHIT THE FUCK UP!
*He keep his distance from Laura*

I still say we should not trust her in the least ...

*He shrugs*

But i'm leaving all of this up to you people.
I-if we blow it up..... will it hurt us?
Tch, too much people here, they won't need my help.

*Shinji mutters to himself before readjusting his beanie and walking off in a different direction.
Sam
If you blow it up, won't it kill the shadows you don't want to kill?
I dunno... will it?
*Kalib slaps his forehead.*

No blowing the reactor up...yet.

No rampaging....

And no trusting Laura...but our goals seem to align....I'll trust you can take care of her, Mish? In case something happens?

*Kalib begins stretching.*
I'm down! No killing shadows, got it!
*He smirks at Kalib*

Of course I can.

The minute she tries anything I can easily take her down.

*He flippantly starts twirling a knife as he glares at Laura*

Hear that crazy I get to deal with you.
Hilda: "the Saber, like all Mechs, come auto equipped with explosives. They can be remotely detonated. Also, there is a high probability if you try to run, all Enemy units will pursue you."
Well, okay then. So apparently if we try to run, it's likely the shadows will come after us. So do we risk blowing this whole thing up, or should we try to force our way deeper?

I mean, I got remote bombs.
*Kalib grins at Mish.*

I thought that'd be enticing enough for ya!

*Kalib moves over to the head of Saber.*

Yo! Mig, you ready to head deeper in?
Sam
I have the reactors schematics if we go down that route. Should make it easier to destroy it.
Yeah, heading deeper in might be the safest bet, but there could be unforseen consequences if we do that.
Well we do have the numbers to deal with any possible enemies.
We'll likely have to fight. But we can refrain from kiling, explosions can't.
OOC: for plot sake, Wolf talked to Hilda on a private channel. He needed extraction for unkown motves.
Gnight
Hilda: "I've preformed an area scan. This is the core. Placing remote bombs on the base of it should be enough to cause it to meltdown. As for the one path out of here besides the one you entered with, I detect two enemies approaching rapidly!"

Laura perks up and smiles wickedly...

Laura: "Deal with me? Puhleaseeeeee! Also...let's fight! I wanna fight I wanna fight. Die Mechas die!"
*Kalib starts punching the air.*

Everybody loves an underdog story...we got this guys!
Yeah! Let's have a mecha battle!
Hilda: "I recommend placing the bombs now, engaging in combat, then running. If the pilots survive, other pilots will collect them and pursue you. That'll lure them away so when you detonate, no one should get hurt."
Well we don't have time to decide.

Either we take the tunnel now or blow up the core, two enemies incoming!
Finally!
*Rushes to battle*
*He pulls out both his knives*

Guess the choice is about to be made for us.

*Kalib looks down at Laura.*

The Hell are you on about?

*Kalib begins to look for the incoming hostiles.*

Alright Mig! Let's plant the bombs! I'm with ya!
Fuck it! I looted everything i could find, so let's blow this place!
Alright then. *quick goes to plant bombs. But may need a round or two of defense, depending on how Lightning feels.*
Sam
First you want to kill, then you don't, now you want blow everything up in an attempt to not kill everyone. I'm getting really sick of this. Luckily some punching bags just arrived.
*He smirks at Sam*

Welcome to the usual method of conducting operations in this world.

Eventually you will just get used to all of these decision changes.

*He lowers into a fighting stance*

All we can do now is wait for the enemy.