gj surviving the demon world how about a nice MURDER

[shegypt]

So! Thief King Bakura has structured her entire life around tormenting and ultimately murdering the Pharaoh for whom Yugi is a dead ringer (this being the backstory of like, 2/3 of Yugioh villains). Kaiba looks like one of the Pharaoh's priests, as well. Past life shenanigans.

This means that after seeing the two of them on the platform, Bakura is going to lay a trap for them on the train and attempt (potentially succeed; up to Yugi & Kaiba's players) to kill them. I am COMPLETELY fine with her receiving whatever punishment is appropriate - somebody else offing her in return, extensive time in medbay, I'm open to suggestions.

I also want this to be fun for the people who opt in and affect people who want to opt out as minimally as possible. Who all wants to be in on this? Who definitely does not? What is the best way OOCly and ICly to make sure this only has ramifications for the people who are interested in engaging with the plot? What should everyone do with Bakura afterwards? With the help of a monster living in her soul (think Stands....), she can slip through walls and repel joint attacks, though the mods have confirmed the "you can only get out of this medbay if somebody lets you out" thing DOES mess with her powers.

FWIW after whatever happens here I'm going to have Bakura decide that since her quarry is very well-guarded, she shall Bide Her Time re: going after them again. This will keep her from being an outright homicidal menace while everyone is in close quarters, although it will not stop her from being an ass and potentially deliberately trying to mess with anybody who assists with the "capture the thief" operation.

I also plan on using cut text for all violent threads & staging the attempt NOT on the platform, to make opting out more feasible. How else can I set this up that will work for everyone?

Comments

[blue_ice]

Alright, so I'm leaning toward having Seto survive the attack...he has a few options here.

-Trying to trick Bakura into turning on one of the ICPs. This will of course be a brief flash so other characters can easily miss it, and it won't be posted to the main net comm.
-Any rescuers picking up on their distress and following it to the crime scene, or just noticing they didn't show up for game night.

Volunteers for rescuers and healers are very welcome! Just be aware that your character will likely see some gore, possibly a body.

I (or someone else) will likely post a single aftermath log under a cut, and he won't bring up the event outside that post unless a player opts in. The tournament will proceed as normal because he's determined to not back down and hide.

[menaretrash]

/points to eyes, points to you!

As previously discussed, I will gladly have Ann use her Persona to do what she can to provide at least SOME healing to the boys and whoever may need it after it's all said and done, and she'll gladly help get them away too [although i'm pretty sure you guys are going to have that in spades].

[blue_ice]

What a fun way to meet a new passenger! Sorry Ann...they can say hi later.

But yes, healing and escape route are appreciated.

[menaretrash]

The only way, really! LMAO. She's pretty used to meeting people in life threatening/odd ways, so really, it works out!

Poor Yugi and Seto. She will do her best! o7

[helborn]

I understand if you want this to stick to closer CR but Casper is an experienced body mover (and knows how to get stains of many types out of many surfaces). He can also help calm Seto down, though that might be better for closer CR. Just as an option so the gore doesn't linger and make more shit blow up.

[blue_ice]

Cleanup is very much needed, thank you! And the other talk would be welcome.

[helborn]

Yeah there's 0 way for him to not notice a recent death considering he can... smell entropic energy. He'll guide someone to move Seto to a quiet car and will be along shortly after to have a talk.

... conveniently even though it's a temporary death I already am having Casper purchase a grief therapy textbook and he'd be willing to talk to Yugi after, as well. He's familiar with both dealing with grieving people and also... has come back from being dead before.

JONOUCHI VISION, ICP WILL NOT BE USED

[blue_ice]

Hoping everyone sees this because I can't edit

Jou is going to have a vision about the attack and latch on/gather a volunteer or two that way. Nothing will appear on any ICPs, it won't be addressed in public at all.

[runicfeathers]

already mentioned on discord, but putting here that bird is gonna be volunteered for help where necessary regarding the murder, esp in the talking at bakura bit. So ofc I'm opting in

[namethattune]

Siebren will absolutely intervene to save Seto's life (though it's looking like it's going to be a bit too late for Yugi, I think? ;;; ) He is down for yeeting Bakura into medical lockdown, since he knows about it by now, and he's also here for grief counseling. He's lost people he loved; if all else fails, he can empathize.

[blue_ice]

...depending, Seto might tell him more about the ancient Egypt part of the story, and more about Atem and the old grudges that led to this (or at least Seto's patchy understanding of them).

It could get weird.

[tactlesstantei]

Since Sera has an emotional bond with Yugi due to the Jema'grethy event, she'll notice his feelings during the attack, followed by nothing. She'll be worried and will try and look for Yugi, so she'll likely end up involved in some way depending on how fast she gets there.