Rust

The Comeback Ki-- Adult (incomplete) - In this very old, incomplete log, Camille happens upon Rust as he's setting up a fighting ring (a premise seen much later). - created on 23:28:13 12/16/2007 by Rust and last modified on 10:44:55 10/20/2014. Cast: Camille and Rust.

The Savant - Vince LaRose is quite fond of creating swords in one Howard Rust's class when both the assignment and free time permits. This tiny little slice of life details the trials and tribulations of forging a masterpiece sculpture in fine pewter when a student's love of his family's craft needs a small guiding hand. - created on 17:27:15 01/02/2008 by Rust and last modified on 20:45:26 01/02/2008. Cast: Rust and Vince.

The Lost School Years - Aranha, young man as he is, ponders his place in life while thinking over his plans for a high school diploma while loitering around Pacific High. Howard Rust lends an ear. Is street fighting a perfectly fine replacement for any other honest lifestyle? - created on 19:50:12 01/28/2008 by Rust and last modified on 05:30:16 02/03/2008. Cast: Aranha and Rust.

The Regimen - Howard Rust decides to spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon on the beach in cold weather for MYSTERIOUS PURPOSES. Vince LaRose stumbles upon this by chance, and discussions are had about the goings on around Pacific. - created on 12:07:25 02/10/2008 by Rust and last modified on 16:06:25 02/10/2008. Cast: Rust and Vince.

The Pervert - Choi Bounge, a thirty-something man of questionable character, goes on a panty raid in the locker rooms of Pacific High. 'nuff said. - created on 18:23:59 03/26/2008 by Rust and last modified on 01:06:51 03/30/2008. Cast: Choi and Rust.

The Mysteriously Polite Request? - So, what business could two young ladies from Seijyun have with Pacific shop teacher Howard Rust? Find out next time on Mastery Match of the Millennium Theater! Or click the link... or maybe next time you show up here, click the link. Because it will be here, next time, on Mystery Match of the Millennium Theater. And every time after that. Yeah... - created on 19:39:26 03/31/2008 by Rust and last modified on 23:36:07 03/31/2008. Cast: Sada, Rust, and Yurika.

Yet Another Bar Brawl - Move along. Unless you have a sudden interest in HOT SHYSTER ON TEACHER IN A BAR ACTION. Who doesn't? I don't. But help yourself. I won't judge you for being into that sort of thing. - created on 05:04:17 04/07/2008 by Rust and last modified on 10:14:00 04/07/2008. Cast: Rust and Roland.

Student-Teacher Small Talk - In this highly belated log submission, after the NESTS attack on Pacific High (and later one by Igniz himself within the school), local only teacher of narrative interest Howard Rust tries to get the skinny about what went on from Vince LaRose. There remain differing opinions on how to deal with the threat if it ever rises again. Peacefully differing... alas(?). - created on 13:12:23 07/14/2008 by Rust and last modified on 05:21:34 08/31/2008. Cast: Rust and Vince.

Typhoon Advisory - People do not go to the beach during severe storm watches, unless they're thrillseeking surfers or what have you. It has been established thematically that fighters, established or hopeful or anything in between, probably do not qualify anywhere near the concept of 'normal people,' as seen when two guys from America decide to throw down. - created on 16:01:34 08/17/2008 by Rust and last modified on 19:56:09 08/17/2008. Cast: Zach and Rust.

An Ordinary Afternoon - It's an ordinary after school afternoon at Pacific High, for the most part. Mr. Rust's truck is giving him grief. Marisol's more than happy to offer help. But, is there even any single remotely interesting thing about this afternoon that justifies it being a log? You tell me. - created on 20:57:07 09/18/2008 by Rust and last modified on 14:05:54 09/20/2008. Cast: Marisol and Rust.

Training Dummies Workin' Overtime - In this log, training dummies employed by Pacific High's Southtown chapter go on strike to demand benefits like more flexible hours, health benefits, and overtime pay. That, or a teacher and a student talk about the wide world of fighting while continuing to oppress these poor, overworked, underpaid training dummies. One of the two. Maybe both, or even neither?! - created on 19:06:39 09/28/2008 by Rust and last modified on 22:22:37 09/29/2008. Cast: Rust and Vince.

So, Rust, Tell Us What Fame's Like - So, what happens when you go before the entire world at long last and put up a fight worthy of a debut? The world starts to recognize you, that's what! Kaida Inoue, a young up and coming swordswoman, recognizes him out on a cold afternoon and strikes up a conversation. Is she a fan? Or, does she have some other purpose in mind...? - created on 18:51:45 01/29/2009 by Rust and last modified on 14:22:49 01/30/2009. Cast: Rust and Kaida.

À tout à l'heure! - (English: See you soon!) A busy man with a debt is too busy to be worrying about the debt! A man busy enjoying himself with beer, a man busy enjoying himself with work. One of them is the landlord to a rent they don't quite recall, but the sooner a man busy with a debt has to pay it off, the sooner a man busy without a debt can get busy with something else. - created on 13:14:16 08/25/2009 by Rust and last modified on 13:57:50 08/30/2009. Cast: Rust and Francois.

(Re)Enter The Great Weaponsmith - A devoted weaponsmith and woodsman, having studied his craft extensively atop Mt. Fuji for a good number of years, journeys down to Southtown - the home of one of his parents. His goal, to make use of his finely honed talents to better the lives of the world at large. His first stop, a park where a high school teacher at an international school is finishing up work for the day. (For the rest of you, consider this a rather generalized recap episode for LLK!) - created on 17:07:07 10/25/2009 by Rust and last modified on 23:56:45 10/25/2009. Cast: Rust and Jim.

The Daring Bank Robbery (incomplete) - In this incomplete scene, a bunch of fighters react to being in the middle of - or part of! - a robbery. - created on 18:45:52 02/25/2010 by Rust and last modified on 10:45:58 10/20/2014. Cast: Brian, Vice, Angel, Ryu, and Rust.

Who The Hell Scenes In Antarctica - Your guess is as good as mine. - created on 14:56:46 03/11/2010 by Rust and last modified on 23:12:12 03/11/2010. Cast: Ingrid and Rust.

School Of Hard Knocks (And Tired Phrases) - The schools of Southtown. So infamous, so powerful that they were considered a major target in the invasion. The shop teacher Howard Rust decides to ask student Vince LaRose for a friendly spar in an attempt to start picking up more fighting experience. Is a fight between someone who practices their craft every day and someone who hasn't been in a proper battle in a while a foregone conclusion...? - created on 18:40:23 03/14/2010 by Rust and last modified on 17:02:36 03/15/2010. Cast: Rust and Vince.

Some Ibuki Scene (incomplete?) - Actually this scene does look largely complete, don't know why it went unpublished. Ibuki and Rust at the Southtown Village. - created on 23:46:03 03/24/2010 by Rust and last modified on 10:48:28 10/20/2014. Cast: Rust and Ibuki.

OIC Round 2 thingy (incomplete) - We never did get this OIC tourney round thing done... Last Blade 2-themed, Mukuro versus Juzoh. - created on 12:19:17 05/08/2010 by Rust and last modified on 10:54:09 10/20/2014. Cast: Rust and Mukuro.

Lighting A New Fire - Zach Glen returns to Southtown after a desperate set of battles in China... and receiving a mysterious invitation to one of the greatest fighting events of the world. Little does he realize that an unlikely candidate for a teammate has nothing but this on his mind. - created on 12:37:15 10/13/2010 by Rust and last modified on 14:21:55 10/13/2010. Cast: Zach and Rust.

The Old Acquaintance's New Apprentice - Antoine wanders the world in search of self-betterment, knowing full well that his time with his sifu has come to a close through tragic and angering circumstances and that he must improve without him. Yet, by chance when touring the state of Oregon in the United States, he comes across an unlikely character who is capable of shedding a bit of light on the sort of people Antoine's late sifu met and fought with. With it comes the mending of an old promise no longer able to be fulfilled within the current circumstances. - created on 20:43:39 10/17/2010 by Rust and last modified on 03:21:25 10/18/2010. Cast: Rust and Antoine.

The New Acquaintance's Newest Opportunity - After a memorial spar to an old acquaintance and a respected father figure, respectively, Howard Rust and Antoine Huang head on over to a place that serves quite possibly the worst coffee in America while a rainstorm brews on. From there, an offer is made that could help expand Antoine's horizons... and bring Howard's dreams one step closer to fruition. - created on 18:22:11 10/19/2010 by Rust and last modified on 22:22:59 11/16/2010. Cast: Rust and Antoine.

Dinner Night at the Genhanten - When you haven't eaten all day thanks to a particularly bad day at work, there are fewer places better to go than the Genhanten... and yet there are fewer great chefs than the enigmatic old man, Gen. Though the two lead different lifestyles and come from different backgrounds, there is at least one thing they find common ground on. - created on 22:11:21 10/20/2010 by Rust and last modified on 05:16:41 10/21/2010. Cast: Gen and Rust.

Sword and Pipe (and a dash of Kung Fu) - The abandoned shrine out in an obscure clearing of Southtown holds many meanings for different people. For one, it is a place of chance meetings with people who helped shape them into who they are. For another, it's where a larcenous bird took their cellphone. For yet another, it's an interesting place to watch as two acquaintances decide to have a friendly spar to pass the time and reflect on its passage. - created on 22:18:20 10/22/2010 by Rust and last modified on 22:32:35 10/24/2010. Cast: Frei, Gen, and Rust.

El Fuerte To The Barberescue! - Howard Rust is a man who likes his barbecue. You know, just put some meat on a grill, put it in a bun, enjoy. El Fuerte feels this man can do so much more with those pieces of meat than just heat them up. No... he must /heat/. /Them/. /Up./ It is Super Dynamic Meat Rescue time! - created on 14:00:49 10/25/2010 by Rust and last modified on 20:00:10 10/25/2010. Cast: Rust and ElFuerte.

The Hunt For Red (...Yellow) Quontober - Two different people from two entirely different backgrounds and walks of life are looking for one very specific man for once again completely different reasons. They have yet to realize this. - created on 07:50:45 10/27/2010 by Rust and last modified on 10:09:50 10/27/2010. Cast: Cammy and Rust.

A Late Inductee To Kyokugen Might - Kyokugen Karate is one of the fiercest fighting styles the world's ever known. Forceful, powerful. Its students are exposed to one of the very harshest training regimens to be found. Most don't last long due to injury or, simply put, not having the stuff. A man realizes that in order to aspire to true competition quality - his lifelong dream - he needs instruction. He needs direction. To make that lifelong dream come true, he reaches out to Takuma Sakazaki and - after a chat - becomes his newest student. Has life's hardships adequately prepared him for the pain and suffering that awaits him in pursuit of this dream? One supposes that's for the future to decide. - created on 19:22:34 11/09/2010 by Rust and last modified on 01:00:49 11/10/2010. Cast: Takuma and Rust.

The Bus Stops Here - Two men, largely ordinary joes, were caught up in terrible events over a year ago. These two men survived, and largely got on with their lives. Thanks to the choice of one of them, however, the two are now fated to fight on opposite sides of a bloody, drawn-out war for all eternity as their loyalties are declared and tested. In the end, only one will get to sit down. - created on 21:55:56 11/10/2010 by Rust and last modified on 00:20:01 11/12/2010. Cast: Rust and Daniel.

Like Father, Like Daughter - Just another day at the Kyokugen Dojo, where Howard Rust attempts to make good on Takuma Sakazaki's strict instructions towards bettering himself and hardening him into a true competition-worthy fighter - making more use of his injured hand. After a time of this after a long work day, Yuri decides to invite him to a spar. Can he fight through exhaustion and show himself to be worthy of that white belt that marks him as an initiate? - created on 20:47:19 11/14/2010 by Rust and last modified on 22:44:33 11/14/2010. Cast: Rust and Yuri.

Looking For Friends In The Strangest Places - Cammy likes stopping by and visiting people she's familiar with, regardless of how her stiff words and movements might alienate people in search of those little things that are of personal interest to her. A confused teacher (and now groundskeeper) addresses her whimsy. - created on 15:57:25 11/16/2010 by Rust and last modified on 18:36:23 11/16/2010. Cast: Cammy and Rust.

Pow Wow at the Pao Pao - Thanks to Quon's stalker having provided a proper e-mail address, Howard Rust contacts Quon Chen for what turns out to be, for those who have been reading logs a lot recently, rather predictable reasons. But wait, what's this he has to say about one of their teammates? Not to mention that mysterious girl who's been so smitten with Quon...? - created on 10:26:11 11/17/2010 by Rust and last modified on 13:14:58 11/17/2010. Cast: Rust and Quon.

Random Friendly Violence - The Greatest Pastime - Southtown is the holy land of fighters. Even with Geese's influence gone, those who know the sport know the best way to pass the time. Even when there's better or more important to be done, nothing - and I do mean nothing - seems to surpass the need or desire to have a fight for whatever reason. The young man nicknamed Megane seeks to better himself after that poor encounter with Gen in that attack on the Kyokugen Dojo. Hoawrd Rust's agreeing to this in the face of other important things for the day before him? Just a prime example of what was just said. - created on 12:56:50 11/18/2010 by Rust and last modified on 18:18:01 11/18/2010. Cast: Rust and Megane.

A Bench of Destiny - Farah is a believer in destiny and chance meetings. She hopes that someone who has provided much guidance for her will be there, waiting, just taking a nap on that there park bench as she feels tense and unsure about some of her recent self-expressions in battle as to who she is and what she can do. Nearby, an overworked man just finishes a shouting match with someone else. These two concepts seem to have nothing to do with one another, and yet... - created on 13:57:44 11/21/2010 by Rust and last modified on 18:59:36 11/21/2010. Cast: Rust and Farah.

The Cammy Blues - Women sometimes drive men to do completely unreasonable things, as has been the case throughout history. One of Quon's teammates for the upcoming King of Fighters tournament goes to confront him about the hows and whys of what made him think driving drunk - while being under drinking age - was a good idea. - created on 10:13:20 12/06/2010 by Rust and last modified on 12:53:29 12/06/2010. Cast: Rust and Quon.

What Is It With Cammy And Trespassing? - Cammy's upbringing is hardly anything normal, to put things tactfully. When someone she cares so deeply about - or at least feels strongly about - ends up in jail, she turns to one of their friends for advice... in the middle of the night, while they're trying to sleep, in their own apartment. - created on 13:52:00 12/08/2010 by Rust and last modified on 16:50:51 12/08/2010. Cast: Cammy and Rust.

Tigers, Tigers, and Tigers, Oh My - Well, just one. A tiger that wants to make a deal, but fortunately not through a dance in the pale glow of a TV running Neo League reruns. No, this particular tiger has a request that only one man, as far as he can see, can fulfill. - created on 15:58:15 12/14/2010 by Rust and last modified on 19:04:36 12/14/2010. Cast: Sagat and Rust.

Coming Into One's Own - Yuri Sakazaki, cheerful fighting dynamo! Perky and full of youth, Yuri runs through life with a smile despite the earlier hardships of her life when she wasn't capable of taking care of herself. She's perfectly happy with life, except for one thing. Her father has been hesitant to let her represent her family's martial art, something that might not change even with a new opportunity over the horizon. Yet, does an unassuming middle-aged man with a particularly bad combover have, coincidentally, an opportunity for her to be able to overcome this and truly come into her own as a fighter? - created on 13:40:51 12/16/2010 by Rust and last modified on 16:39:56 12/16/2010. Cast: Rust and Yuri.

Out Of The Frying Pan...? - Quon, at last, has posted his own bail and let himself out of the relative safety that being imprisoned has offered. In this, he is at the mercy of the whims of Shadaloo in regards to the strange affections of their strongest Doll, Cammy. Yet, he will not be facing the challenges, both involving the evil organization and the mundane troubles that come with an underage drunk driving incident, all by himself... - created on 21:47:50 12/27/2010 by Rust and last modified on 00:39:08 12/28/2010. Cast: Rust and Quon.

The Cammy Came Back - Well, nobody thought she was a goner, but the Cammy came back, the very next day, and she just wouldn't stay away in her fixation upon Quon - enough to go and ask one of his more common associates these days about the happenings. - created on 15:58:03 01/01/2011 by Rust and last modified on 20:22:38 01/01/2011. Cast: Cammy and Rust.

You Don't Want Any Of This - The soup isn't the best and may in fact be too late to meet the local customs for New Year's Day. While it may still be apt, the log title is not actually talking about the soup. - created on 02:36:27 01/02/2011 by Rust and last modified on 06:50:16 01/02/2011. Cast: Rust and Ibuki.

Ask Your Parents For Permission - After a hard afternoon's worth of training on the Kyokugen grounds, Yuri Sakazaki and esteemed student Howard Rust come in for something to eat. Of course, there's always going to be that one little seemingly innocent question that spoils a prospective dinner. - created on 19:56:42 01/03/2011 by Rust and last modified on 00:07:23 01/04/2011. Cast: Takuma, Haggar, Rust, and Yuri.

Life After The Word No - Takuma Sakazaki does not want his daughter going out and getting herself roughed up in the King of Fighters tournament. A few days later while the two are stretching in the dojo before heading out and getting to the more intense exercises, the two have a chat about life disappointments. One of them makes a bold decision. - created on 19:29:14 01/05/2011 by Rust and last modified on 21:56:28 01/05/2011. Cast: Rust and Yuri.

The Path of the Warrior - It's been a number of weeks, and it is time for the oldest student of Kyokugen Karate to step forth and show what he's made of in his bid for the yellow belt... and thusly prove he is worthy of further, deeper instruction into the art of fighting in this epic chapter of the history of two men. - created on 22:07:44 01/05/2011 by Rust and last modified on 03:10:47 01/06/2011. Cast: Takuma and Rust.

The First Job Of The Last Stop - Antoine, at last, has come to Southtown - one of the very homes of street fighting. The expansive city holds many dangers and delights alike for the studious, dedicated fighter... but he is greeted along by a familiar face from one of his travels, whom talk over a collaborative work between Kyokugen students and Pacific High pupils who could really, really go for that extra credit that certain someone is offering. - created on 17:29:50 01/10/2011 by Rust and last modified on 21:16:10 01/10/2011. Cast: Rust and Antoine.

Times Are Tough - Some time after his defeat at the hands of Ibuki, Rust makes a very early morning stop at some tea place to wake up and reminisce a bit. By pure chance, Zach sees him inside and decides to stop by and catch up... and show a bit of disapproval at what he's seeing before him. - created on 07:26:54 01/16/2011 by Rust and last modified on 09:22:58 01/16/2011. Cast: Zach and Rust.

Two More For The Ride - It's about time to embark for King of Fighters, and Howard Rust would rather like this 'being billed for an extra ticket' thing resolved, only to find out that a certain someone has done some sneaky things in order to ensure that they get to do their part for the pride of their family and fighting style... and he is left to consider if there is some part of himself he's almost left behind in what could be a fatal mistake. - created on 19:42:16 02/03/2011 by Rust and last modified on 21:18:17 02/05/2011. Cast: Rust and Yuri.

Going Forth - The Mountain Lions team has a stop in Egypt before their final destination for the first match of King of Fighters - something to be blamed on Rust not reading the fine print about these cheap plane tickets closely. Finding Zach having been freed from interrogation after an incident some time earlier, the two catch up about things to worry about... and what to put behind them, as they all look forward to the first grand challenge before them. Will they be able to rise to the task? - created on 20:20:37 02/03/2011 by Rust and last modified on 23:01:48 02/03/2011. Cast: Zach and Rust.

Tomorrow's The Big Day - Tomorrow, the Mountain Lions will fight the Wrestlefriends. Renting out a small resort space in Zambia near the place they fight, the lot of them work out a number of little anxieties and loose ends when faced with the strong chance that they may not make it out of the very first round intact. The crowds will get to see fighters and performers at their best, these little momentary touches of drama, generally, escaping the notice of the public at large. (Except for you, the reader.) - created on 17:59:46 02/09/2011 by Rust and last modified on 21:24:55 02/09/2011. Cast: Zach, Rust, Quon, and Yuri.

A Worried Brother And A Troubled Captain - At four in the morning local time after that night where Howard Rust and his teammates passed the time at that resort place, Ryo Sakazaki makes good on the recorded request that he call back as soon as possible. As always, Yuri's actions are bringing both men a whole lot of trouble, but perhaps things will work themselves out... - created on 14:43:54 02/10/2011 by Rust and last modified on 15:59:51 02/10/2011. Cast: Ryo and Rust.

URGENT TAKUMA STRATEGY MEETING - This is not a drill. Repeat. This is not a drill. Yuri has supposedly kidnapped herself in the eyes of her loving father, and now it is imperative everyone understand just how much danger they're all in. - created on 15:46:26 02/13/2011 by Rust and last modified on 17:30:08 02/13/2011. Cast: Ryo and Rust.

Black, Blue, Purple, Rustic, and White - Those who represented the Mountain Lions in their round one loss are all recovering from their injuries best they can, in the face of having to deal with an imminent Takuma-related disaster. Disappointment, frustration, and anger abounds among the three of them, knowing full well that the worst isn't quite behind them yet... but for at least one, they think there will never be any better. - created on 19:53:28 02/17/2011 by Rust and last modified on 22:19:24 02/17/2011. Cast: Zach, Rust, and Yuri.

The Art of Fathering - This is what happens when you are the teenage daughter of one of the greatest fighters ever to exist and choose to run away with the team of your family's friend. Anything else that can be said is best left up to reading. - created on 18:28:27 02/18/2011 by Rust and last modified on 21:33:17 02/20/2011. Cast: Ryo, Takuma, Zach, Rust, and Yuri.

The Worst Time To Follow Through - There's always a time and place for everything. A frequent, oft uninvited visitor believes this is the time and place. A broken, injured team captain believes it is not. Regardless, there remains important matters to be discussed (or attempted to be discussed about) in regards to the little things that have happened leading up to King of Fighters - and yet, both of them aren't about to budge in their positions. - created on 13:52:26 02/23/2011 by Rust and last modified on 17:12:38 02/23/2011. Cast: Cammy and Rust.

A Total Head Case -OR- A Pain In The Neck - While you can choose your own title, the problem at hand - the newest in a long string of them during the Mountain Lions' stay in Zambia - proves to be anything but. Zach catches up with Rust just as he's ready to leave for the hospital to get the things they left behind, and shares the severity of his newest issues. Is there no end to everyone's problems? - created on 17:46:20 02/26/2011 by Rust and last modified on 20:27:07 02/26/2011. Cast: Zach and Rust.

Cammy's Idea Of Motivation - Is engineering a situation where a man gets to be a hero for the day all someone needs to make their problems go away...? - created on 14:05:56 03/09/2011 by Rust and last modified on 18:55:07 03/09/2011. Cast: Kazuki, Cammy, and Rust.

Is This Our Antoine On Drugs? - Spoilers: he's not on any drugs. No, Antoine is on something far, far worse. The captain of their eliminated King of Fighters team visits him after the events that saw two of Antoine's better friends having to subdue him. Does the drug rehab specialists have any answers...? (Also spoilers: no.) - created on 21:36:01 03/11/2011 by Rust and last modified on 00:28:29 03/12/2011. Cast: Rust and Antoine.

Coming Back To Hard Times - Zach Glen, after a long trip back to Southtown, makes sure to catch up with his buddy and rival Howard Rust within a somewhat remote warehouse - the location chosen to ensure his power can't harm anyone if it goes out of control. Meanwhile, something interesting gets lodged in the windshield of Rust's truck. - created on 19:46:30 03/14/2011 by Rust and last modified on 23:13:39 03/14/2011. Cast: Zach and Rust.

Can You Ever Get Away From It All? - Both Howard Rust and Miu Kurosaki have plenty they'd like to get away from, but find themselves incapable due to their various life circumstances. A coincidental meeting at the old shrine begs the question how the two will relate after that rather explosive ending to their first meeting in Seattle. - created on 15:00:03 03/17/2011 by Rust and last modified on 17:32:10 03/17/2011. Cast: Miu and Rust.

Grown Ups Arguing Over A Paper Crane - Human beings do mean and spiteful things to one another for a myriad of reasons. Perhaps there has never before been a time in human history where one is willing to go about the usual breaking and entering routine to pilfer, of all things, an origami crate. Yet, is one party underestimating its importance while another seeks it so very much? - created on 00:58:09 03/24/2011 by Rust and last modified on 04:11:55 03/26/2011. Cast: Rust and Ayame.

Antoine Ain't Here - That's what those friendly dolls hanging from the power lines over on Gedo Street say to a man desperate to find a troubled friend, after news of his violent breakout reaches his ears. Maybe he should've went on his way already, before the pumpkinhead came by to show his captive inanimate audience how it's done. What does this have to do with Antoine's behaviors and disappearances, if any? Is this the end of the line...? - created on 00:04:26 03/27/2011 by Rust and last modified on 17:11:45 03/27/2011. Cast: Rust, Ayame, and Eriya.

When Feral Antoines Attack(ed) - In the wake of Antoine's savagery upon Kazuki and the resulting news cast, Howard Rust barges in on his new fellow hospital patient to try and get a handle on the hows, whys, and most importantly, wheres of Antoine Huang. - created on 14:59:06 04/10/2011 by Rust and last modified on 17:51:41 04/10/2011. Cast: Kazuki and Rust.

I Need More Paper - Howard Rust, still in the hospital, really, really, really needs more paper... but why? What is he even doing? A curious Cammy White, despite knowing better, decides to investigate while the two of them are both stuck in a hospital for whatever reason. (Cameo by an ancient long since nuked OC inside!) - created on 17:46:49 04/14/2011 by Rust and last modified on 19:20:55 04/14/2011. Cast: Cammy and Rust.

Rust's Amazing Plan To Solve Everything - Both Howard Rust and Quon Chen were stuck in the same hospital. They weren't aware of this until it was time for both to check out. Good thing, too, for Howard has a gameplan he wants Quon in on as to how to solve virtually all their problems in the single most in-depth counterstrategy to the threats that plague not only themselves, but the world at large. It might work... maybe. Can he, at long last, provide a beacon of light to Quon's endless parade of terrible chain of events robbing him of his security, his sanity, and his hopes and dreams? - created on 12:38:14 05/01/2011 by Rust and last modified on 00:20:41 05/31/2011. Cast: Rust and Quon.

To Create A Wish - Shortly after a narrow save from a raging Brian, Rust - determined as ever to finish his work on the cranes - wills himself back to his nearly apartment, disregarding the need for immediate medical attention just to get an all-important wish through. Farah, not far behind, has her own things to say about his methods to help save his friends. Will a bunch of paper cranes save everyone, or perhaps, is there another key to all their troubles...? - created on 19:30:04 06/02/2011 by Rust and last modified on 23:22:01 06/02/2011. Cast: Rust and Farah.

Yet Another Problem Student Of Some Kind - You just can't escape them. Howard Rust may be hinging on efforts he is hoping to achieve after his work hours are over, but life never lets you fast forward through these things... especially when a mysterious delinquent student (one that actually isn't a student and technically is not delinquent but nonetheless remains mysterious) is to have a talking-to after a frustrated homeroom teacher dumps him on her. Is there more to the story than either of them imagine - including the supposed student? - created on 01:10:46 06/05/2011 by Rust and last modified on 05:38:00 06/05/2011. Cast: Rust and Juni.

Post Mortem of a Plot MacGuffin - After an accusation was launched against one not guilty of taking it, it became the focus of a number of people. It was to be used as a means to target those a truly dangerous group of people - the cultists - wanted gone. After much ado about its whereabouts and who actually took it to begin with, Elias Patrick returns it to its owner as the two touch base about the fact that the cult is not the only threat at play. Howard Rust, for his part, realizes the mistake that likely started a whole lot of what went wrong. - created on 20:31:23 06/06/2011 by Rust and last modified on 23:08:07 06/06/2011. Cast: Rust and Elias.

XVII - The Star, Upright - Her aim was to be a shining star, a light of hope. For so long, it wavered in the face of extremely challenging questions and uncertainties. She faced down those of truly hateful paths - even those who wield the same power as herself. Now, in what may seem like an odd chance encounter with the problem-riddled Howard Rust... she may now embody the star she has always wished to be for people. This light, however, may end up shining for far more than one person. - created on 19:16:58 06/29/2011 by Rust and last modified on 21:42:43 06/30/2011. Cast: Rust and Farah.

Psykyokugen Might?! - A nearly lost log. Bao happens upon Rust during a day of Kyokugen practice. Kyokugen is about the might of the human body, pushed to the utmost limits (and also something about a mysterious man in a red long-nosed mask, or something). Bao represents something else entirely, drawing power strictly from deeper within, something more profoundly deep than just the human body... but yet, surely not any weaker even with his young age and less than impressive physique. What happens when these two seemingly opposite expressions of power collide? - created on 14:23:24 07/09/2011 by Rust and last modified on 20:57:41 12/03/2011. Cast: Rust and Bao.

The Final Challenge Ahead - When Antoine, Zach, and Rust catch up with one another following the fateful night where he was saved from the clutches of the rage, Antoine reveals the place where many are gathering... but can they all stand up to the task, as a team that lost the very first round of King of Fighters? Can they all really throw caution to the wind for sake of helping save the world - or just humanity in general - from what's inside? The conclusion draws ever nearer... that said, where is Quon in all this, anyway? - created on 19:00:38 07/24/2011 by Rust and last modified on 22:36:36 07/24/2011. Cast: Zach, Rust, and Antoine.

My Job vs. The World's Future - In which Zach Glen pops this reality to one Howard Rust, who finally has to choose once and for all. - created on 10:20:03 07/28/2011 by Rust and last modified on 13:21:52 07/28/2011. Cast: Zach and Rust.

Chekov's Ammunition Stockpile - Before Rust and Zach set out to wherever Antoine recalls having a sensation of where those of the Cult of Gaia (and others afflicted as he was) were gathering, Rust stops by his apartment to make good use of the thing that helped him truly see the existence of the world's miracles... just in time for Antoine to come by as the two discuss what lies before everyone who intends to go fight. - created on 09:01:12 07/29/2011 by Rust and last modified on 14:04:37 07/30/2011. Cast: Rust and Antoine.

The High-Speed Highway of Life - What happened at that mysterious location just off of Japan is nothing short of incredible - but it remains a fact most of the world will never understand what it is that actually happened there. Especially not one Howard Rust's employers, who have decided enough is enough. As the wandering martial artist Antoine Huang happens upon the now ex-shop teacher, both come to realize there's still a path before them to walk. - created on 21:27:14 09/07/2011 by Rust and last modified on 19:42:21 09/10/2011. Cast: Rust and Antoine.

How Can A Big Guy Get Anything Done - It really does seem that the only viable career path for a man of mostly muscle and little else involves violence... something two men (and some other loudmouth guy) touch upon in brief as one asks another about the trials and tribulations of a sport that seems a dream come true for those gifted of generous musculature. - created on 19:42:53 10/21/2011 by Rust and last modified on 23:06:50 10/21/2011. Cast: Frank and Rust.

What He Wanted All Along - Years of disappointments and setbacks have taken their toll on one Howard Rust. On what he was about to write off as his darkest evening before the first day of the rest of his life, however, he happens upon Yuri Sakazaki at the Kyokugen dojo and comes to realize something truly profound in what was intended to be a goodbye. - created on 15:25:33 12/01/2011 by Rust and last modified on 20:48:43 12/03/2011. Cast: Rust and Yuri.

May Lee at the Kyokugen Melee - The punny title aside, the heroic (or at least rather enthusiastic) May Lee takes heed the warning about odd items influencing the behaviors of people in worrying ways. Then there happens to be a man of an... interesting "hairstyle" attempting to run late day lessons at the Kyokugen Dojo. Is she on the right track for liberating the afflicted of these dangerous items?! - created on 06:56:00 01/17/2012 by Rust and last modified on 22:50:40 01/18/2012. Cast: MayLee and Rust.

Munin at the Kyokugen Melee - The mysterious Munin goes to try her luck against the Kyokugen school with her equally mysterious eye flashing powers. The far less mysterious Hoawrd Rust isn't sure how to patch a hole in the side of the Sakazaki household due to a lack of available lumber. Only one of these issues will be resolved. - created on 15:00:51 01/19/2012 by Rust and last modified on 06:01:09 01/20/2012. Cast: Rust and Munin.

Zach at the... You Know What - In which two friends catch up and go over how their lives have changed since the judgment of humanity was put on hold by a powerful being so few people understand the gravity of. When it goes to the inevitable sparring session, the two are more than ready to show how they've grown as people that is, somehow, best expressed through whatever fighting techniques they have mastered. - created on 18:22:02 01/22/2012 by Rust and last modified on 22:15:28 01/23/2012. Cast: Zach and Rust.

The Aftermath of Nepal - In the aftermath of the frightening offensive upon the capitol city of Nepal that was narrowly halted, two young women make their own way into the war torn streets in search of the man who has been said to have saved the nation from being overtaken. Together, resolves are declared - if not yet truly tested - and the beginnings of some sort of coordinated counter-offensive between those gifted with the ability to fight back. - created on 18:21:19 02/11/2012 by Rust and last modified on 21:12:07 02/11/2012. Cast: MayLee, Rust, and Munin.

Mysterious Savior, Acknowledged Ally - The supreme ruler of Shadaloo, Vega, along with Juri's special little brand of 'help' to the extent she ever gives it, has managed to defeat those who foolishly tried to oppose him within India. Of the three who assisted India's defense, two mysteriously show up a ways away from the battlefield. Whether by divine intervention or someone's calculating nature, they are rescued by a passing Ikari troop headed by Faolan Sheehan en route to Myanmar, where notes are compared to the extent the survivors can piece anything together. The fate of the third one - Chun-Li - remains unknown to them... for now. - created on 19:26:34 02/14/2012 by Rust and last modified on 22:26:56 02/14/2012. Cast: Rust, Faolan, and Munin.

Where Do We Go From Now? - After some time in the care of the Ikari Warriors, Rust and Munin find themselves still too hurt to really put up a fight against invading forces. With no choice but to flee south, the two try to talk out what the hell they're going to even do about Vega, the apparent loss of Chun-Li, and other miscellaneous things while staring out into the Bay of Bengal. - created on 01:19:18 02/19/2012 by Rust and last modified on 04:40:39 02/19/2012. Cast: Rust and Munin.

The Double-Standard Draft - First, the nation of China was ready to ostracize and demonize those who had the power to fight - even among those who called the nation their own. Now, they're more than happy to try and have them fill their ranks in the name of world conquest. One of those victimized by these double standards, Quon Chen, finds himself being served his draft papers by perhaps the one person he'd rather not have them served by. Meanwhile, Howard Rust attempts to explore the innards of a mostly intact Chinese tank. - created on 11:57:37 02/21/2012 by Rust and last modified on 16:04:19 02/21/2012. Cast: Cammy, Rust, and Quon.

Home, Kim Home - In the humble home of Kim Kaphwan and his family (and unwilling captives), Howard Rust takes a little time to recover - but he doesn't have much time. Kim knows this. The war has an almost uncountable number of victims on either side, but few as heartrending as that of Chun-Li, the warrior who dedicated much of her time as a fighter to resisting Shadaloo. Kim calls the American man to his backyard so that the two may work out an understanding that Rust is not going to be heading out to Myanmar alone. - created on 21:59:11 03/09/2012 by Rust and last modified on 16:17:15 03/11/2012. Cast: Kim and Rust.

The Secrets of a Stalwart Anti-Shadaloo Sentinel - After the dramatic rescue of Chun-Li from Vice's (and, in absentia, Mature's) clutches in Myanmar, NATO eventually catches up to stabilize things. As the war moves into its indisputable endgame, an injured Howard Rust goes to pay a recovering Chun-Li a visit in the midst of his own efforts to physically pull himself together. From there... an understanding is made about what gave Chun-Li the strength to stand to Vega so many times before, one Howard Rust now gets to carry with him when he comes to China. - created on 18:01:52 03/12/2012 by Rust and last modified on 23:22:39 03/12/2012. Cast: Chun-Li and Rust.

After The Storm's Passing - Shortly after the seeming fall of Vega in Beijing, those who stood against him and lived are getting their well-deserved rest before working out how they're going to be returning back to whatever lives they have... if they're going to. When one of the fighters' last memories before being conscious again is of something truly frightening, however, some calming and reassurance is required. - created on 19:47:42 03/21/2012 by Rust and last modified on 11:53:04 03/22/2012. Cast: Zach, Rust, and Munin.

Drowning in the Shallow End of the Marines - After some time following Vega's fall, two men who stood against Vega are on the road to recovery. One man stops by and reveals some uncomfortable truths about the situation of one of them - and an order for them to report to him very very soon. - created on 20:53:10 03/26/2012 by Rust and last modified on 19:52:23 03/27/2012. Cast: Guile, Zach, and Rust.

Jones. Rust. Maybe A Movie Title. - This is not a dramatic preview of the worst cinematic team-up in history. It is instead the worries of a spectacle of a man as he decides to check up on how the various heroes of the war are doing over by the hospital at the Myanmar-China border. - created on 20:41:53 03/27/2012 by Rust and last modified on 08:27:55 04/04/2012. Cast: Rust and MrJones.

NDP Interview - Daniel and Intan - The Neo Development Project interviews two up-and-coming fighters by the name of the cool cat Daniel Jack and the... curiously reserved Intan. Trevor Hall, washed up actor, heads up the double interview in lovely Las Vegas. It's the Neo Discussion Project, baby! - created on 02:25:02 04/08/2012 by Rust and last modified on 19:38:10 04/09/2012. Cast: Rust, Intan, and Daniel.

Four Men Walk Into A Bar - Shortly after Zach's and Guile's Saturday Night Fight set in post-war China, Guile has himself a drink. The one and only Howard Rust decides to coincidentally stop by the same bar on the way to some last business with some military figures, where the two have a chat... but wait! Ken Masters certainly has some offers to make. There's more! Zach Glen has a whole lot of ruminating about what he wants to do with his life after all's said and done. It's strange how quickly life seems to be going back to normal for many, but can it really ever for these people? - created on 13:38:08 04/11/2012 by Rust and last modified on 21:24:39 04/11/2012. Cast: Ken, Guile, Zach, and Rust.

Yuri Sakazaki, Possible Future NDP Champion - Yuri Sakazaki is in the NDP finals! It's a huge step for a young girl who really wants to bring her family's fighting style to the forefront. As Yuri comes within arm's reach of fulfilling her dream, one Howard Rust is there to recap a couple recent events and give encouragement even in the face of hard news to swallow. - created on 19:13:02 06/03/2012 by Rust and last modified on 10:01:33 06/04/2012. Cast: Rust and Yuri.

Going Beyond The NDP - The Neo Development Project is a thing of great interest to many people now. To some, it's a chance to make big bucks while playing in the smaller end of the swimming pool of fighting skill as a stepping stone to greater things. When Howard Rust comes to speak with Ken Masters about his eligibility, Zach Glen swings by to state his own feelings about his own place in it. From here, Ken reveals to the other two men his own hopes and dreams for the future... and then decides it's a great time to have it out with a fight out on the beach. - created on 20:37:34 06/08/2012 by Rust and last modified on 04:44:45 06/18/2012. Cast: Ken, Zach, and Rust.

A Quiet Night Out On The... Drive-In Theater - There's that upcoming Kyokugen demonstration at last, but it's been a small adventure unto itself in getting there. One Howard Rust takes a nice walk out in the nicer parts of town to (attempt to) watch a movie at the drive-in theater. This particularly mundane thing would not warrant attention, were it not for the sudden entrance of the always enigmatic fortuneteller Rose, who has plenty to speak about in regards to someone both have an interest in. - created on 20:33:44 07/06/2012 by Rust and last modified on 02:50:59 07/26/2012. Cast: Rose and Rust.

A Demonstration of Kyokugen Might! - That's what the log title wants you to think. Hell, that's what Howard Rust and a plucky band of Kyokugen warriors want to make everyone think as they attempt to capture the hearts and minds of prospective students in Sunshine City... just in time for the free-spirited Rick Strowd to come have a little more fun with his friend than Howard intends, but... wait, who's this that wants to challenge Kyokugen...? (Introducing... Tekken's Feng Wei!) - created on 20:11:24 07/07/2012 by Rust and last modified on 21:10:44 07/08/2012. Cast: Rust, Rick, and Feng.

Unfinished Business - The mysterious Munin pays a visit to a hospital where a certain man has been laid up after the events at Dulles International. From here, two people who fought in the desperate war to curb Vega's ambition in the recent past catch up on a harrowing fact from one Howard Rust's close encounter with the infamous Juri Han - Shadaloo might be down their deified dictator-to-be, but they're still mobilizing under some form of authority... the question is, what are either of them going to do from here? - created on 23:41:28 08/08/2012 by Rust and last modified on 01:59:12 08/09/2012. Cast: Rust and Munin.

Frei To Go - Frei Tsukitomi-Renard, the young chi sage, decides the time is right to go do a bit of soul searching... but first, he hopes to touch base with one of his long-time friends still in contact before he sets off. - created on 19:05:24 08/17/2012 by Rust and last modified on 10:48:46 08/18/2012. Cast: Frei and Rust.

You Can't Fool Us, Robert! - Robert, what are you doing dressing up in pink and talking about some nonsensical non-Kyokugen thing during some demonstrations? Besides, Rust there has been looking all over for you. Come on, knock it off already, Robert. - created on 14:55:04 02/21/2013 by Rust and last modified on 20:07:06 02/21/2013. Cast: Dan and Rust.

Fixing Up A Teahouse - After a friend of his was gunned down in a recent news story, Howard Rust decides to go help out at a tea house owned by one of their relatives that had a bit of a collateral damage incident. Meanwhile, Makoto Rindou stops by for equally helpful if entirely unrelated reasons. The two do not fight crime. - created on 03:47:09 04/25/2013 by Rust and last modified on 13:08:45 05/12/2013. Cast: Rust and Makoto.

Unlikely Roommates - In this rare peek at one Howard Rust's current living arrangements, taking advantage of a certain man's kindness (and a certain section of Southtown with very low property values) in an apartment home originally meant for three. One... is no longer around. The other makes an unexpected reappearance after a few months' worth of absence. How's life? It's discussed over drinks. - created on 19:06:08 05/17/2013 by Rust and last modified on 07:41:42 05/18/2013. Cast: Sagat and Rust.

A Tiger Never Rests For Long - Before Sagat decides to head out to wander the world and improve himself towards his ultimate end, he offers his friend Howard Rust a chance to spar out near the famous abandoned shrine of Southtown. Regardless of the outcome, there's a promise of aid and, one day, to have a rematch... and Thai food for dinner. - created on 21:12:26 05/24/2013 by Rust and last modified on 18:49:46 05/25/2013. Cast: Sagat and Rust.

Never Meet Your Heroes - Well, 'never' may be a strong word. When Howard Rust - famed for his stand against Shadaloo's warmongering efforts - continues onward with another loss in his struggling fighting career, a young woman he had previously greatly inspired expresses a greater displeasure at seeing him not entirely live up to those lofty standards that such admiration tends to set. - created on 21:14:50 06/04/2013 by Rust and last modified on 02:20:25 06/05/2013. Cast: Rust and Asuka.

The Kazama Lecture at the Kyokugen Dojo - Making good on her promise to come by the Kyokugen Dojo at 8 AM following that ill-fated fight for her hero and inspiration, Asuka Kazama decides the best way to try and get the downtrodden world hero Howard Rust back up to speed is to outright insult himself and Kyokugen in general to start a fight. Does she find what she wants to find in the following conflict, or do some things end up going a little too far...? - created on 10:25:17 06/07/2013 by Rust and last modified on 19:42:29 06/07/2013. Cast: Rust and Asuka.

On The Cusp Of A Realized Dream - Zach Glen's almost got it all ready. The school he hoped to build to help troubled youth and especially those like himself is but several months and three stacks of paperwork away from being fully realized in the suburban neighborhoods of Metro City. In town for an organized fight, his friend Howard Rust stops by to chew the fat a bit about life, dreams, and direction... but who's more unsure about their future here? - created on 19:01:33 06/13/2013 by Rust and last modified on 21:50:34 06/13/2013. Cast: Zach and Rust.

Customer Service - In which Howard Rust asks for a refund from Himaruya Landscaping following that accursed crabgrass outbreak after finally catching the office open for once, staffed by none other than the Fallen Emperor of Muay Thai, Adon, where two men grapple over work ethics, and... - created on 14:42:11 06/29/2013 by Rust and last modified on 19:38:40 07/02/2013. Cast: Rust and Adon.

In Retrospect This Had To Be A Trap (incomplete) - La Shey and some other people fall into a trap set up on a very small crowd of people (with bonus cameo from an otherwise one-off NPC from Vega's land wars), sadly incomplete. Also Rust is there, I guess. - created on 17:02:54 11/14/2013 by Rust and last modified on 10:56:37 10/20/2014. Cast: LaShey and Rust.

Tonight's Fight Is NOT Sponsored By... - Jezebel "Lightning Spangles" Faiblesse and Howard Rust are scheduled to go face to face in a failed martial arts school's dojo in tonight's exciting Fight Night! However, when one of the combatants take severe issues with the contents of some advertisements, there's a bit of extra time taken to make the negotiated changes (and a few tens of dollars at stake - yes, that's two digits) where the two get in a little meet and greet. - created on 17:12:17 01/02/2014 by Rust and last modified on 13:48:23 01/09/2014. Cast: Rust and Jezebel.

Audience with King (incomplete) - From a gang wars-related TP where Rust meets up with King and discusses goings on, sadly incomplete. - created on 22:41:04 01/30/2014 by Rust and last modified on 10:59:54 10/20/2014. Cast: King and Rust.

To Be Frank (Part 2) - In this thrilling continuation of the previous part, Frank is in a bind! Does he have a way out of this?! In addition, the very future of the universe may well rest upon the shoulders of poor, battered Frank. He may be the one man standing between us and annihilation... in what fashion? Find out inside!! - created on 20:32:30 02/16/2014 by Rust and last modified on 23:38:25 02/16/2014. Cast: Frank and Rust.

W as in Wicked, E as in Eradicate... - N as in Now You're Gonna Die, D as in Delivering... Pizza... huh. Actually, let's work on that bad-ass introduction later, like, when Wendigo there is punching someone like Howard Rust in the face. A little too early for that, y'know? Besides, he just wants to come by and chat. And hey, the 'D' part rings true, 'cause he's got pizza. Oh man. You don't know what you're missin' out on. This is the good stuff. - created on 14:26:07 02/19/2014 by Rust and last modified on 21:10:14 03/15/2014. Cast: Rust and Wendigo.

I've Come To Learn - That is the humble request of the wandering fighter, Katthalla, in his bid to build a combat style from the ground up. To learn from some of the more famous names, the established, the powerful... his quest takes him to the Kyokugen Dojo, where the brown belt Howard Rust is able to oblige. Does he have any interesting hairstyling tips to impart upon the inquisitive soul? (Let this be known, dear reader: no, Howard will never have any business teaching hairstyling to anyone, ever.) - created on 00:04:41 03/26/2014 by Rust and last modified on 19:43:29 03/31/2014. Cast: Rust and Katthalla.

Kazama Invitational Round 1: Takako vs. Rust - One opponent stands waiting inside a boardroom, ready to prove themselves against one who had previously bested them. Another is all but shoved inside, barely anything approaching ready after a long drive that, happily, ended in perfect parking. A dramatic battle between bokken and pipe, youth and experience... and determination meeting determination. - created on 15:34:06 07/11/2014 by Rust and last modified on 19:08:56 07/11/2014. Cast: Takako and Rust.

Picking Up a Stray Dog - It's a disaster. Mt. Fuji has erupted, and nearby Southtown has to deal with a high concentration of hot ash in the air. It's unbearable to be out here - uncertain as to the eruption plans when chaos and fear rule the streets, one Howard Rust finds himself having to drive over to the YFCC to help ensure those forced to take shelter within have clean air to breathe. Along the way, he comes across a young man who seems stranded outside, offering to give him a ride to safety and shelter... but someone - or something - else has different ideas in mind... - created on 18:49:53 08/17/2014 by Rust and last modified on 01:57:15 08/18/2014. Cast: Jiro, Rust, and Magaki.

Untimely Reunions - One short ride to the YFCC after their encounter with the mysterious and powerful Magaki over some matters of the Gaia Tournament, Jiro Kasagi and Howard Rust both take moments to gather themselves as work is about to begin on making sure the air inside the YFCC can stay filtered and clean while the air is choked with volcanic ash outside. Enter the curious character, Jira Kasagi, who has a number of things to say about one of the men here... and what year is it, really? - created on 20:00:38 08/19/2014 by Rust and last modified on 22:54:27 08/19/2014. Cast: Jiro, Rust, and Jira.

A Hairy Situation - After being retrieved by Igniz for sake of expanding upon his curiosity about the famous Howard Rust - and to pay him a boon, at least according to the master of NESTS - the pipe-wielding Kyokugen fighter is taken to one of NESTS' facilities in the North Pole. Things go quickly awry when the man of the hour does not quite seem to have gotten the memo (or much recollection of recent events) as to what things are going on around him. A young, nameless NESTS loyalist becomes an unlikely ally in what trials and horrors await beyond the mere escaping of one's laboratory. An old friend is destroyed, and yet found intact by one's curious criteria of their identity... and some things end up beyond the reach of mortal comprehension. - created on 18:19:55 08/21/2014 by Rust and last modified on 17:18:04 08/26/2014. Cast: Rust and Nameless.

This Ability To Fight - There is a small break in the action in the immediate aftermath of that encounter in the bank. Howard Rust thinks to catch up with someone he's been working with in the aftermath of the Gaia Tournament fight to let him know he has to leave Metro City, following the trail of their current location to Metro General Hospital... where he catches wind of a current patient of no small concern - Zach Glen. Zach, himself, has far greater concerns in the wake of an encounter where not only did he lack the upper hand... it may have cost him far more dearly than anyone can hope to replace. - created on 23:11:44 08/31/2014 by Rust and last modified on 01:14:48 09/01/2014. Cast: Zach and Rust.

Is It A Wash? - As Rust returns from visiting Metro General Hospital, he has a hell of a time getting back. Eventually, he does... to see Rolento's had to move the triage from the tent to a temporary indoor shelter. There's not much time left for getting a ride out of Metro, if they're going to. Between Smalls' grief over how much trouble his big friend Frank gets into, Frank's mounting injuries from repeated close calls, and Rust knowing he has to get back to Southtown as soon as he can for the sake of people worried sick about him, Metro City continues to crumble. Barricades that they've helped put up have been torn down by the downpour and the rising water level. Giant balls of hail strike out at anyone unfortunate enough to be outside. The helicopter will not be waiting long... this could be the last ride out of Metro. - created on 20:52:37 09/03/2014 by Rust and last modified on 00:30:23 09/05/2014. Cast: Frank and Rust.

Homecoming Party (...?) - After all they've been through... all those unimaginable trials of recent times. Things that test their patience and understanding of the world to the limit, as it all seems to come crashing down. Howard Rust's apartment, still standing even with the lingering concerns of spreading fires and ash, appears to signal the only respite from the insanity of all that's gone on. The world's falling apart, and it may be the only place they will find anything remotely resembling the very base concept of solace, safety, and sojourn. (...This description isn't talking about Howard Rust himself.) - created on 00:52:35 09/04/2014 by Rust and last modified on 05:17:47 09/04/2014. Cast: MURDERHOUSE and Rust.

Casual Dockside Walk While The Sky Is On Fire - Honoka (last name smudged out) is patiently waiting for something or another on the harbors of Southtown. Howard Rust is kind of on the prowl to pass time as he hopes to find a lead in the Gaia Tournament. The two chew the fat about just how dire things have gotten across the seas over in Metro City, among other things, all while volcanic ash overtakes the landscape. It's almost like people could get used to this, but... could they really? - created on 20:35:13 09/05/2014 by Rust and last modified on 23:58:04 09/05/2014. Cast: Honoka and Rust.

Some Things Are Still As They Were - It's kind of crazy anyone would think, in the middle of a nearby volcanic eruption, that a good idea is to go back to the forest where one left their car and hope it's still there when one doesn't actually have its keys on hand. It's another when the mysterious Franziska von Valken banks on such a line of thought that someone would think this, all for the sake of some kind of friendly fight, one might assume. The sort of thing that happens only in Southtown... even in a time of crisis! - created on 19:10:26 09/10/2014 by Rust and last modified on 21:34:23 09/15/2014. Cast: Rust and Franziska.

The Echoes of Kyokugen Might - Yuri Sakazaki, daughter of Takuma and a brown belt looking to finally join the ranks of those fully versed in Kyokugen techniques, is the last person to watch over the Sakazaki Dojo as the entirety of Southtown becomes inhospitable to life with the choking volcanic ash clouds that blot out the sun and pollute the very air. Howard Rust, a fellow brown belt, comes to visit the dojo for one last round to check on whoever may still be around before going about his resolve to do what he can to bring as many people together to face the end fighting. Reflecting on their years of growth as fighters, these two look not to close the book, but to go out and simply turn the page into whatever comes next... - created on 20:23:43 09/17/2014 by Rust and last modified on 22:44:34 09/17/2014. Cast: Rust and Yuri.

End Of World Exam, Substitute Teacher - Don't you hate it when you've got everything almost neatly wrapped up and ready to be taken on the road to finding a way to save the world? Even after a (one would hope) temporary goodbye from the largely abandoned Kyokugen Dojo, Howard Rust realizes he should have gotten the list of emergency phone numbers off the Sakazaki fridge before both he and Yuri left to begin with. While he may have forgotten, a certain someone hasn't... and has asked a close friend of theirs to test one of the school's rising stars for their black belt in Kyokugen Karate. Taking on the largely unconvincing guise of Mr. Karate for this purpose, the mythical Gouken of the Ansatsuken school fulfills his friend Takuma's requests to test Howard Rust and see if, as the end of days approaches, he has finally mastered all the fundamental techniques of Kyokugen. Even as the world, no, the universe itself falls apart at the seams, no force of nature must stand in the way of KYOKUGEN MIGHT. - created on 10:33:12 09/19/2014 by Rust and last modified on 18:02:32 09/19/2014. Cast: Rust and Gouken.

Going On A Walk, Coming To Gawk, Having A Talk - Howard Rust takes a break from his questionable survey of the vortex gathering around the Grand Ise Shrine, ostensibly to stretch his legs and maybe breathe slightly fresher air. Mimiru Kasagi happens along with the desire to see this space-time anomaly herself after coming to relative peace about the reappearance of her dead breather in her life, in hopes that maybe, together, everyone can do something about whatever will come next. The two have a bit of a chat across a strip of largely evacuated buildings of indeterminate nature in the tense atmosphere of the city of Ise. - created on 15:04:01 10/02/2014 by Rust and last modified on 21:49:25 10/02/2014. Cast: Mimiru and Rust.

Countdown to Winter - In the wake of Rolento's alternate idea as to how to keep Southtown standing but maintain his goals, Howard Rust, Hinata Wakaba, and Brett Neuer discuss finer details such as 'we might need a new truck' and 'who the hell is going to do it if this certain idea doesn't go through?' - created on 15:34:40 10/06/2014 by Rust and last modified on 00:53:21 10/08/2014. Cast: Hinata, Rust, and Brett.

A Ghost of a Chance - A horrible crisis may not have been averted, so much as postponed... the world's situation does not grow any brighter, as one Howard Rust tours the largely abandoned, volcanic ash-covered Southtown to try and gather his thoughts. As he may be on the verge of giving up the ghost, he is visited by one such individual that has become just that, who intends to make good on the time everyone has left. - created on 20:27:16 10/08/2014 by Rust and last modified on 14:59:02 10/21/2014. Cast: Frei and Rust.

Crowdsourced One-Way Ticket (Cutscene) - When the world is falling apart, it's hard to get a feel for when it's time to take that very final plunge into where one knows it's all going to end. Howard Rust, deciding it is time to bring the fight to the final stage of human history as everyone knows it, takes the plunge by himself... but not alone. - created on 14:48:23 10/18/2014 by GLaDOS and last modified on 12:57:42 10/19/2014. Cast: Rust.

Continue? - Howard Rust has taken a lot of nasty falls over the years. Every time, he had a metaphorical quarter before it would be too late to pick back up. Beaten within an inch of his life, too tough to die, and yet not too numb to feel every ounce of agony... in the wake of a fateful encounter against a young Heihachi Mishima alongside an ally in Elisabeth Blanctorche, he has been left for dead in the middle of a void with no apparent entry or escape. Have his pockets run empty at last, as the curtains start to come to a close for the world as a whole... is this where he has to admit defeat at last, keying in his initials short of Saiki's doorstep? - created on 20:00:12 10/18/2014 by Rust and last modified on 00:31:10 10/19/2014. Cast: Zach and Rust.

(Cutscene...?) Some More Spit And Polish - "Here you go, just beat the deadline, can I compete? Can't wait to drop the gloves after so many years! Signed, *spoilers*" (...it actually says 'spoilers,' even with the asterisks. Someone is trying to be cute.) - created on 00:03:08 10/22/2014 by Rust and last modified on 00:06:07 10/22/2014. Cast: Rust.

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