The REAL welcome to Gucun - cuts for length

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[After defeating the insurgent attack, White Chalice was escorted by the Gucun Border Patrol to the capital. And something has changed... where there was rubble, now stand buildings. The place is definitely less ruined, and looks even modern and quite advanced in some areas! You are treated like respectable guests, and there is a honor guard waiting as the ship docks, Combat Frames and soldiers on foot, looking proud to have you there.

Unknown soldiers are one thing though. Familiar faces wait for you at the docks...]

[1]


[The sound of several footsteps could be heard in the Chalice's docking bay. A small group of well equipped Gucun soldiers had arrived - they were clad in faintly familiar armor for those of you who have seen Cheng in his old infantry gear. As for Cheng himself, he was standing among the soldiers, wearing what seemed to be a mix of an armored dress uniform and an officer's longcoat - complete with his sash of office.]

My friends... Its been a long time. Somehow I can't say I'm surprised that your arrival would have ended up with guns blazing.

[Cheng was... there was no other way to say it. He looked older, a little more haggard and grey. Keeping control of Gucun with insurgents lurking arounf every corner made things difficult for the man. Still, a wry smile made its way onto his face as he said the words.]

Welcome to Gucun.

[2]


[A tall blonde woman is here to meet you, clad in an official suit. She is accompanied by two armed guards.]

Welcome to the State of Gucun. As Yun Li Kwan, the Chairman General's wife, it is my pleasure to welcome you as guests of honor. If there is anything I can help with to make your stay more comfortable, let me know.

[She nods at the guards, who promptly leave. Just as promptly, she casually leans against a nearby wall in a very familiar pose, giving the whole military parade only a quick, neutral glance.]

So... it has been a while. Good to see you back. How was the show?

[3]

[Hanging out in Gucun mingle/activity prompt. The place went through a lot, and for the better - it is actually habitable and there are places of interest around. Even if it tends towards utilitarian and a bit militaristic, and greenery is scarce and mostly kept in hydroponic farms with artificial lightning. Still, the people look hopeful, and there are even some shops and restaurants to visit! Not many, but some. Or you can just explore the nigh-monolithic capital fortress, its hangars full of modernized Combat Frames, facilities and bureaus. You may be able to find people such as - see below.]

[4]


Ah, welcome.

[In case you wanted to visit Han Zhi's office, well here it is - and you are greeted warmly by its owner as soon as you enter.]

Apologies for the commotion. Between insurgent attacks and the recent change of situation, everyone has been busy. But I always find free time for friends of the Chairman General. Anything I can help you with?

[For Cheng's right-hand man and someone who is almost singlehandedly responsible for Gucun's rise from ruin and poverty, he sounds pretty relaxed and casual.]

[5]


[Suddenly, while minding your own business you find yourself the receiver of an evil eye. A young man in Gucun military uniform is giving you the evil eye - staring in an unfriendly fashion is all he does for now, but he's very good at it. Armed guards are not too far away, just in case...]

Comments

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[2hell-weride.livejournal.com]

FUCKIN... BRO!

[[Brofist, Cheng. Brofist.]]

[vjockey.livejournal.com]

[The guards shifted a little bit, but relaxed when Cheng returned the Brofist. An outsider greeting then? The guards couldn't say.]

MarKus. You haven't changed a bit in Seven years.

[Wait. Seven years-WHAT?]

2

[emorangerpink]

[Laura can tell well enough when people are being formal and reserved. She waits until the guards leave before breaking out in an enormous smile.]

Devon! You were very convincing. I knew you were adaptable, but I'm honestly surprised.

[Surprised, and a little concerned, as she takes in the changes in her friend's appearance. Not showing much of her pregnancy, though Devon's build has always been unusual. And perhaps a little worn by the cares of running Gucun...?]

[nietzsche-waifu.livejournal.com]

I had time to grow into this role. Still, I am the surprised one here.

[Laura's glancing over does not escape Devon's attention.]

What is the matter?

2

[saikyocivrobo]

Yun Li.

[nietzsche-waifu.livejournal.com]

Still hard to surprise, I see.

It's my Gucun name. Feel free to still use "Devon".

1

[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

Cheng!

[Enter the waving bird.]

It's only been like 3 months and you already got the country running like this?

[vjockey.livejournal.com]

Months... Try years Ichitaka.

[Cheng shakes his head with a rueful smile.]

Still, its surprising what one can do with limited resources.

2

[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

Um...I'm sorry do I know you ma'am?

[Ichitaka is not putting one and one together.]

[nietzsche-waifu.livejournal.com]

No, of course not Ichitaka. After all, how many wives could the Chairman General have.

It's me, Devon.

2

[mad-copycat.livejournal.com]

(When Tatsu first sees Devon, she gives her a fanged smile. But then Tatsu tilts her head and stares at Devon. She circles around Devon, before stopping in front of Devon with a look of confusion and concern.)

Tatsu glad to see you are okay, but Tatsu no understand. Tatsu read about human female pregnancy and you don't look like a woman who is four months into the pregnancy...You and the child are okay right? And why did they call you Yun Li?

[nietzsche-waifu.livejournal.com]

Pregnancy? No, that was years ago. Both me and my daughter are fine, fine as we can be.

Yun Li is my Gucun name. Yun Li, or Devon - call me whatever you like.

5

[punches-vamps.livejournal.com]

[What's there to stare at? It's just a guy in a heavy trenchcoat wearing a fedora and large sunglasses indoors while he walks around.

Surely he's not important at all.]

[srwuga-npc.livejournal.com]

Foreigner.
[The military man takes a step forward. He doesn't get any friendlier, either.]

Why have you come to Gucun? You don't belong here.

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[zetahatsudo.livejournal.com]

I'm left wondering where the baby is, because I don't feel anything coming from the womb like I thought I would.

[nietzsche-waifu.livejournal.com]

Newtype telepathy, is it? You won't find my daughter inside me Kamille - she was born seven years ago, though it was more like a month for you.

And please don't repeat that to her. You'd make her very embarassed.

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[change-getta-1.livejournal.com]

Tch. Don't tell me running this place for a few months already got you down. You look like you really aged.

Re: 1

[vjockey.livejournal.com]

Not all of us can stay unchanged after years.

[Cheng's regarding you with mild annoyance]

4 At Least She Didn't Bring Concealed Weapons This Time

[bakaribbon.livejournal.com]

[First, there is the sound of someone walking into his door. Then Han Zhi can see the teenage girl on the other side as she pulls it open, rubbing her head.]

Why make it a pull door...

Um, I'm sorry, but I think I'm a bit lost...

[srwuga-npc.livejournal.com]

Are you alright, young lady? I can call medics if you are hurt.

[Haruka's bumped forehead does not escape Han Zhi's attention, and he gestures towards the telephone.]

I am Han Zhi, Chairman General's chief advisor. This is my office - where were you trying to go?

3

[not_the_deer]

[At a cheap restaurant, Tobia eats a dish of hydroponically grown vegetables with chicken. How does he react to the bland meal?]

Awesome! This stuff is much more tasty than colony food!

Though the bread is nothing in comparison to what the Captain makes!

Re: 3

[orewagundamda.livejournal.com]

[Your fellow outlaw seems to agree for the most part, not really stopping to talk to you until he's finished.]

... Hopefully, when they rebuild the Ptolemy, there will be an actual kitchen on board. [dear god that food/paste was terrible] How did you find this place, Tobia Arronax? [ignore the last name bit, it's just how he rolls.]

1

[curseu-reflexes.livejournal.com]

[And after all that hecticness, Julia can't help but smile broadly. Cheng looked... well, amazing like that. A real governor general... or whatever the proper term for it was.]

Thank you... and it's good to see the country's alright.

When we lost contact and everything, I got really worried...

[vjockey.livejournal.com]

I admit I was unsure of what sort of world Gucun would return to when all was said and done. In a way, its comforting to know it was just as it was before... even with its problems.

[There was a wry smile on his face.]

How has time been treating you while I did my best for Gucun?

2

[getter-class.livejournal.com]

Hayato was glad to see her again and curious about the strange phenomenon from earlier, but first thing first.

"Yun-Li?"

[nietzsche-waifu.livejournal.com]

It is my Gucun name. Feel free to use it or Devon, as you wish.

5

[harturmetalwolf.livejournal.com]

(http://s861.photobucket.com/albums/ab173/GreybillGirls/Adette%20Icons/?action=view&current=smirk.jpg)

Adette had just been minding her own business when she felt eyes on her. A woman like her always knew when she was being watched.
She turned carefully, a little on edge, but also doing her best to smile pretty, and exude an air of welcome and attraction.
"It's such a shame to pull such a dirty look on such a pretty face." When all else fails, flirt your way out of trouble.

[srwuga-npc.livejournal.com]

So that's how foreigners achieve anything. Flattery and sweet-talk, without dignity.

[The soldier seems immune to feminine wiles. If anything, he gets only more annoyed.]

Why have you come to Gucun? Nobody asked foreigners to be here.

5, because something bad should happen, amirite?

[ikilledthemoon.livejournal.com]

[ Casshern had secretly snuck off of the White Chalice, hoping to find out who that girl he keeps having nightmares about (http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120901150809/casshan/images/1/13/Luna.png) ever since his mindfuck encounter with the God of Death. Surely Gucun had some kind of library or public record or something, right? Even if the Ruin was a place that, like every other nation in the Earth Sphere, they avoided quite literally like the plague. ]

W-what's wrong?

[ Guards? Guy in a military uniform? ]

[srwuga-npc.livejournal.com]

What's wrong?

Foreigners, who couldn't care less when people of Gucun were dying from hunger and strife - now they are let in and treated like honored guests, like heroes. Foreigners such as you.

That's wrong.