Ava Anatalya Orlova ([personal profile] krasnaya_vdova) wrote in [community profile] riverviewlogs2017-08-23 02:11 pm

everything's on fire

who: Everyone!
what: The residential building is on fire
when: ~2am, August 23rd
where: The Residential building
warnings: Fire, destruction of property, injury, general warnings for crisis situations



It's a reasonably quiet night, pleasantly dry with a slight breeze. Almost nice, for those that enjoy the hours after midnight long before dawn starts to creep on the horizon. Right until it isn't, when the air changes, and there's the scent of heat that promises smoke. In most places it starts with a flash of blue light that arcs from floor to floor as energy pulses through the building, and there's a crack of sound that follows. The power dies for a moment, and if you're one of the unlucky ones, the light that follows is a literal spark in the dark, burning to life in bright orange-red, yielding heat and smoke and trouble. The energy surge doesn't just hit the lights, but sparked flames that burst to life, and they catch quickly, spreading.

The worst of it starts on the ninth floor, where the smoke and the beginning of heat starts moments before the surge. The fire spreads faster there, people starting to startle awake and realize what's happening as the flames crackle. Eventually there's an announcement on the Network, both alerting people to what's happening and trying to organize both those that are willing to help and those that need it.

Some areas are untouched, while others are ravaged badly, reduced to ashes and crumbling ceilings, so watch your step. There's chaos, but through it there's people doing what they can to help each other, and the official fire services show up to help control the blaze. After that, it's just a matter of repairing the damage that's been done, rebuilding and putting things back together, seeing what's been lost and what was saved.

Even later, people start putting the pieces together, and there's the official investigation into what might have caused a fire like that in the first place.


[ooc: As promised, the residential building is on fire! OOC plotting post is here if anyone wants to work out some last minute plans before diving in. Plotting post also includes the relevant details. Elsewise, just top level and mingle. Try not to get burned too badly. :) Good luck!]
flowlikewater: (genji is with you)

[personal profile] flowlikewater 2017-09-11 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
People are always afraid of the things they do not understand, unfortunately. I suppose that's something we both know far too well.

[ And that makes Genji smile a tired and tender sort of one. Why was he so sweet? It's doing nothing to stop his heart from taking this tumble and falling for real. ] I am thankful for it as well. I have met so many amazing people since then, including you.
mysophobic: (57 - behold)

[personal profile] mysophobic 2017-09-14 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ He definitely knows about that. Phrobiests are so feared and hated that they live on islands separated from the rest of the continents.

He gives Genji a warm look. ]


I miss home but this place...it's nice not being treated so harshly for the thing that you are.
flowlikewater: (know yourself)

[personal profile] flowlikewater 2017-09-14 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ He nods. ] There are plenty of people and things that I miss but I cannot disagree. It's nice to be able to trust in the kindness of strangers again.
mysophobic: (6 - uncertain)

[personal profile] mysophobic 2017-09-15 12:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ And speaking of kindness and trust Shigeru will get up to go fetch Genji a pillow from one of the empty cots. ]

I kept you up too long! You really should rest for a little while. I can wake you up in an hour or so...if you want?

[ Does Genji actually need to sleep though?! ]
flowlikewater: (pic#11296352)

[personal profile] flowlikewater 2017-09-16 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ Genji's about to protest but he realizes... no, he actually is quite exhausted. A nap will do him and his poor systems some good. He chuckles and takes the pillow from him, smiling tiredly at him. ] Thank you, Shigeru. I'm lucky to have a friend like you looking out for me.

[ With that, he puts the pillow down and lays on it with his arms crossed loosely. ]