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[moodkiller]

[Newish face on the network, though some should find it familiar. Ostensibly a younger boy talking, for those who don't know any better. Gun in her hand? Gun in her hand. Naoto seems a little hurried, but she's still trying to manage a formal tone. Still, there's a trace of panic she can't quite eliminate.]

My name is Naoto Shirogane, I'm with the City Patrol. This is important, so please, pay attention. It's exactly what some of us feared. Just a moment ago, I caught sight of an army approaching the Gate of Fog. Most of the force is comprised of...frost giants, I believe? [Guess who hasn't actually seen them before?] Eighty or ninety or so, one hundred at the most. There were at least ten larger ice creatures accompanying them, and they're equipped with two catapults. Some kind of strange lights were around them as well. I don't have any further details, and I apologize, but...

[She grips her pistol a little more tightly. This isn't something she was really ready for, but like hell is she going to back down.]

I'm in no position to give anyone orders, but we must begin coordinating. Now.


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That goes for us as well. Do we have a plan of action?


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[She hesitates for a moment on this bit, not sure of what to say, but feeling she should say something to her friends under the circumstances. She knew about the war and how it was stepping up, but seeing it like this firsthand and in such a big way... well, that kinda thing leaves an impact. Finally, she just settles for something simple.]

... Stay safe, everyone.

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[twoendings]

It's just as we feared.

[She can't believe they were all right. She didn't want them to be right.] No matter, we must act quickly. Our plan of action included the Emergency Response Team as well- since it would only make our forces stronger.

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[moodkiller]

Sensible enough. Would you be able to get in contact with them?

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[sleight_of_hand]

Frost... Giants...?

[Guess who looked like he just crawled out of bed late for his shift? Though that's probably the least surprising thing in the world. He snaps out of his stupor in the next moment, though, jolting upright.]

Wait, giants? With catapults? And you want to fight them?!

[He paused, before his expression fell.]

I'd ask if you're nuts, but I already know the answer to that.

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[moodkiller]

[Oh, it's him. Wonderful. Guess who doesn't have the patience for your shit, Adachi?]

What other option is there?

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[not_sasuke]

[Well, it was only a matter of time. Better step up his duties as part of the patrol.]

We need to get people off the streets and into the shelters. Even if we've got a military, I doubt Thiazi is just going to stick to brute force. Anything that happens on the inside is all on us.

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[moodkiller]

[She nods, quickly.]

We need to raise an alarm. I've started working in Heimdall, but I can only manage so much here without help...

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[digophelia]

[ Of course there are ice giants here, of course. Alice lets out a small, sarcastic laugh. Then again, she's inwardly giddy about the prospect of actually fighting after weeks of training. ]

They're here already? I do hate it when I'm right. I suppose a thanks is in order for the warning.

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[moodkiller]

Think nothing of it. I assume that you know what to do from here? [whether that be getting to a shelter or taking up a fighting role or whatever else.]

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[infomodder]

Ask Jormungand or Fenrir who they want to be in the position of giving orders.

[moodkiller]

NOT MY POINT

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[samantha_grey]

So, the bitch sent thugs to do her bidding again. This should be fun. I'll grab healers. We're going to need them as the trouble starts.

Good job, by the way. Keep the streets clear as much as you can and try not to get yourself killed.

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[moodkiller]

Thank you. We're doing all we can to get people off of the streets, it's slow-going... [She hurries along a small group of natives, moving quickly.]

Best of luck to you. Be careful.

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[runtothesunlight]

[After what's (going to) happen (soon), you'd think Minato would steer clear of the Network for good, long while. But when he hears the poster mention it's someone from City Patrol, he immediately perks up to listen.

...and it was just as he'd feared.]

First thing we should do is lead everyone to the nearest designated shelters. We also need to alert the military and any other offensive teams right away.

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[asgardsstrength]

Taking charge. I like to hear that.

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[tonsofpun]

Oh, fucking super.

Anybody else over there? We should probably warn the native folks to get the hell out of that side of the city and take shelter.

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[moodkiller]

[she raises an eyebrow at the language, but doesn't comment on it. tensions are high, it's to be expected.]

An alarm's been raised in Heimdall, we're working to get people into shelter now. I trust that you know what to do from here? [Whether that's getting into a shelter or getting to her role. She doesn't want to assume.]

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[littlesurvivor]

Now? I guess it was kind of hard to miss the snow in the middle of summer. Thanks for the warning. It's a good thing we had you guys out on patrol to spot this. I'm in the medics, with shadow control. I'll head to the clinic and see if I can help there. I'm in Thor, so I can try help get the natives evacuated too if necessary.

[Already picking up her backpack, her pistol. This isn't the time for chit-chat, introductions. It's time for action.]

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[asgardsstrength]

[ She's not the only one gearing up. But at word of his district- ]

Help keep them safe.

[ And then, awkwardly - ]

You have my thanks.

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[realmenknitplushies]

...Ah, shit. Can't say I'm surprised... damn. I'm gettin' ready now.

Stay safe yourself, okay?

[It feels like he just got her back, dammit...]

[moodkiller]

[She nods quickly, already moving.]

Of course, Kanji-kun. Be quick, we have perhaps fifteen minutes.

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[windbreak]

Are you okay, Naoto? You need anything?

[Falling snow and motion blur obscure most of the picture, but it doesn't take a detective to deduce that Yosuke is genuinely worried.]

[moodkiller]

That isn't important right now, Yosuke-senpai. [She's not too sure she's up to this. She's faced worse, sure, but her Persona was much more effective than anything at her disposal here...]

I'll manage, in any case. You have work of your own, don't you?

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[thatrabbitsdynamite]

Make sure everyone who isn't a fighter, and our kids, is as far inside the city as we can get them. We'd want to make sure we've got walls, buildings, fighters, anything to slow down those things getting anywhere near them.

[Bunny is, and will always be, all about protecting the children.]

[moodkiller]

[... is that a giant rabbit...

ugh. not the time to stare. still, weird. she's seen her share of odd things, but that's definitely new.]

Agreed. We're already beginning to clear the streets, I assume that you can work on the same?

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[blackhand]

I tend to stay above ground.

[Hence why you probably haven't seen this guy around very much, Naoto. Garrett keeps to himself and not much else for anyone else. The thief tends to like his isolation.]

People are going to need eyes to see above the chaos that's going on at the ground level, not to mention finding safe places until this is over.

[He's not a leader, but he's also not willing to let his memory get touched again. The less havoc they have out in the open, the easier it'll be for the other groups to step in.]

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[moodkiller]

Excellent thinking. Stay in contact, relay anything that you see ahead of our people on the ground? [Less an order or even a suggestion, more a confirmation that they're thinking in the same vein.]

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[discrepant]

[Upon hearing the familiar voice, Soushi will listen, especially when they made emphasis on paying attention -- needless to say, it was all he needed to have him pay actual attention. The explanation over the sight of the frost giants arriving from the Gate of Fog and along with other details, Soushi will begin going through his notes over the district closest to it, the shelters, and even the best way to reach the underground shelter from said districts.]

Understood. Heimdall and Freyr districts are the areas we should place the most attention towards as they're the closest districts to the Gate of Fog. We should do our utmost to sent a handful of the City Patrol and Charm users, from Freya's district, to help control the crowds and keep them calm. I know where the shelters and which roads to keep open for the other groups to use without having to swim through the crowd.

I believe we should place great emphasis in evacuating those particular districts while the rest can warn the rest of the city over the matter.

Should I make an announcement to the city to ask for the help of Charm users to keep the civilians calm? [Right now, he is heading to Freya district from Odin before deciding to head to Heimdall as planned.]

[moodkiller]

The idea of recruiting Charm users for that purpose hadn't occurred to me, but it sounds worth the effort. I think you should do whatever you feel is prudent. In either case, an alarm is being raised in Heimdall now. Anything that can minimize the risk of panic would be welcome right now...

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[cyan_maid]

[Plan of action - what better time than now to enact one? This was the time to act. Jane takes a moment to breathe before she speaks, gathering her thoughts.]

We should, um...get citizens off the streets! Maybe even below ground, if that's an option? Just to be safe. And there should be people who can defend them there, too, in case they're needed.

And then once they're safe...I, I suppose we mobilize ourselves...!

[moodkiller]

Then we're all in agreement. An alarm is being raised in several districts now, and both natives and more vulnerable Travelers are being directed towards the shelters. Can you help to get the word out in your area?

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[bythewaves]

[ So, War is here whispers Celegorm's voice in his ears Best hope the young ones are ready ]

My thanks, Lady Naoto. Your warning has brought us precious time - know you how soon they will be here?

[ Even as he speaks he is reaching for his blade - it will be needed, soon ]

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[moodkiller]

[For a split second, all she can think is he can tell? But it's quickly forced out, she isn't trying to pass herself off as a man anymore and it doesn't really bother her. He's taking her seriously, either way. As she responds, she's rushing down the street.]

I was only doing my job, there's no need. I would say we have twenty minutes at the most.

[allpurposescarf]

How soon can we expect them to be here? Or are they already pretty much here?

[moodkiller]

We have twenty minutes at most, likely closer to fifteen. Regardless, time is of the essence.

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[izanyagi]

[His reply is probably a little later than it should be, but Souji's been busy coordinating with his own team. When he finally has time, the video is brief and he looks as determined as when they fought Izanami.]

I'll be careful.

If you need anything, just say the word.

[That goes for everyone.]

[moodkiller]

[She only nods, mirroring that look of resolve. Though she had her doubts about this, she knew that there was no choice but to move forward.]

Good. I'll hold you to that, senpai. [Seriously don't do something stupid, Souji.]