Event || Mysterious Fathoms Below

[eternitymods]

Who: All characters who signed up
When: June 23rd-25th
Where: Ka'Pandol, the underwater city
What: While the outworlders and their guides are touring the new arena at Ka'Pandol, the city begins to flood. It is up to them to activate the ancient drainage system beneath the city before the Blitzball Association is forced to cancel the upcoming tournament.



The Zora guide, Pharce, is leading the group from the Curti Center through the center of town, waxing poetical about the legend of the First Zora, when the sirens begin to wail. At first, the residents of Ka'Pandol wave it off as a drill, but the sirens do not stop, and as they walk, the visitor shoes are beginning to get soaked through with sea water that is slowly rising.

"Come along, quickly, all of you!" the guide calls, leading the group to the Bureau of Tourism near the city center. As they walk, the group will see the aquatic residents quickly deploying bubble helmets around their 'exotic' pets -dogs, cats, parrots, squirrels- heads, just in case City Management takes their time righting whatever issue the dome is having.

"Inside, please. Safety first is our motto, so let's get you outfitted," Pharce says, waiving them inside. Each person is given one of the patented Ka'Pandol Bubble Helm, which will allow them to breath comfortably for several hours. Those that cannot swim are issued an emergency life vest as well.

The water had reached knee-level now. An emergency evacuation message broadcasts from loudspeakers.

"Well, yes, you could...but where's the fun in that?"

Pharce waves at the Hypello gift shop owner, and the two bow their heads in discussion for a moment. When they part, Pharce pats the Hypello (whose nametag declares him 'Shtan') on the back.

"My good friend will lend us some of his wares, if you will join me in saving the city. We wouldn't want this little mishap to delay the big game, after all."

Those that agree to hold off on fleeing the city will be split into groups and given instructions on where to go in order to help the sinking city of Ka'Pandol.

Comments

[regalblaze]

"Of course," Ignis nods and gives the Moogle a nod as well.

"Pleased to meet you Hope, I'm Ignis Scientia. This is Ebony," he shows at the Moogle floating near Hope, looking perplexed, worried and as if on pins and needles.

"You have a wonderful name," Ignis says, a bit wistfully, pushing his glasses up. "Ebony."

The Moogle perks up.

"Lead us to the mechanisms. You know the way around here, correct?"

"I looked over the maps, kupo! I'll take you there, kupo!" And with that exclamation he heads for the door.

"Excellent. Let's go."

[dreamsoftomorrow]

"Ah... Thank you," He hadn't really gotten so many compliments before, so he was still awkwardly navigating it.

But he followed Ebony and Ignis to where there would eventually be groups to help drain the area. "Mogki, stay with Ebony, okay? And be good."

"I'm always good!"

As they made there way, Hope also checked his supplies. He had gotten as much as he could afford for now. He just hoped it was enough.

[regalblaze]

And Ignis doesn't usually give compliments but... he kind of felt compelled to say it.

"Don't worry, we won't let anything happen to Mogki!" Ebony tried to reassure Hope as he led them down the stairs. The route seemed to be a bit long but Ignis couldn't complain about it. It would probably keep them far away from the danger of things breaking under the weight of water.

He also wishes he had spare potions on hand to lend him.

"Be careful down there," Ignis warns gently as they take a turn when they get down the stairs. "I realize we just met and that I probably shouldn't tell you what to do. So just be careful."

[dreamsoftomorrow]

Hope gave a nod and a smile to the man as they walked briskly to their destination.

"It's okay, I appreciate it. When we're all done, why don't we get a bite to eat or something? It'll make up for telling me what to do."

His grin showed he was kidding, but he felt the need to lighten the mood. The situation was pretty dire, but already things were underway to help resolve it. So, he had high hopes for it. No pun intended.

"Dinner on Ebony!!" Mogki cheered.

[regalblaze]

Ignis chuckles, the boy's positivity rubbing off on him a little. With most of the people evacuated from the building, Ignis allows himself to relax a little and think ahead. Perhaps it wouldn't be bad to treat the kid to some food as thanks for helping him.

But at the suggestion that the dinner is on Ebony made Ignis' brain go to a screeching halt because-

"Oh! I will DEFINITIVELY cook something good, kupo! I watched Iggy cook a lot so I know a lot, kupo!~"

The reply was instant:"No. You're not allowed in the kitchen."

The ban didn't make Ebony look too deterred though. He'll come up with something.

Ignis turns his attention to Hope:"We will wait for you on the first floor. Some of my friends went for the machinery as well so I will be waiting on them too."

[dreamsoftomorrow]

Hope hid a chuckle at Ignis' deterring of his moogle. Clearly, something happened but he wouldn't pry. Now wasn't the time, anyway. He nodded instead. "Alright, I'll be to look for you."

He paused, then, and had an idea. He pulled off the teal bandanna he always wore and put it around Mogki's neck. The moogle patted it and twirled in delight. "But you always wear this, kupo!"

"I know, but you'll be easier to spot. So keep it safe for me, okay?"

"You got it, kupo!"

[regalblaze]

There's a slight smile on Ignis' face as he watches the interaction between Hope and his Moogle. At the sight of the bandana, Ebony perks up and floats over to Ignis, making him raise an eyebrow.

"My scarf! My scarf is gone..." As well as the two pens he usually keeps behind each ear. Ignis just gives him a short head-pat.

"Once we wrap this up I will get you another one," Ignis promises and Ebony lights up like a Christmas tree.

"You better get going Hope," Ignis turns to the boy again. "Or the group might depart without you."

[dreamsoftomorrow]

"Ah! Right," Hope gave Mogki a pat on the head before heading toward the stair case.

"Stay safe, Ignis, we'll have the place drained before you know it!"