tdm 8

[hownkai]

T E S T D R I V E

ABOARD THE MOIRA Whether adjusting to space travel has been difficult or not, there is always something to be done. From working to leisure, the Moira offers a multitude of opportunities to get to know your crewmates a bit better. Exploration of the ship is highly encouraged, but as another planet grows closer to being docked, things start to get a little hectic. You'll notice a slight change in the artificial gravity as the Moira is pulled into a gravitational field; however, more noticeable changes can be found in the overall morale as you prepare to descend. ☄ on your own There are plenty of other communal areas on the ship to explore! Pick a place, and see where it takes you. ( These scenarios can be used as in-game canon. ) ☄ round 'em up The day begins normally. You check out the mess hall and report to your assigned job, and so far, nothing seems incredibly out of place. However, as the hours pass, you begin to notice something strange scurrying along wall edges and into open vents. For the most part, these rodents are harmless—in this stage. While they may get into the food supply in the Cargo Bay or terrorize those in the kitchen, they are not violent and appear to be skittish. However, once they've "matured" - the color of their tail will have changed from a light gray to a very dark purple, prompting them to enter a temporary stasis inside a cocoon - they aren't so cute anymore. These paklers are vicious, will bite if they're caught, and defend themselves with claws as well as the protrusions on their bodies. There is nothing to be done about them except capture them and eject them into space as they are considered a pest and very harmful to the crew and the ship. Once they run out of food, they will turn on each other as well as anything resembling a living creature. The captains provide the proper equipment, electric nets as well as tranquilizers, to assist with the capture of the paklers and their immediate removal from the Moira. ☄ what's yours is mine Something seems a bit off about the laundry delivery service these days, doesn't it? Has the Moira always had one of those? Whether you realize it immediately or not, something is very wrong about the clothes that have suddenly appeared in your wardrobe. They are either much too big or far too small, and as far as you can tell, there seems to be no happy medium in all of this. Will you Dress To Impress in your new uniforms? Will you swap with someone who might be a similar size regardless of the fact their uniform colors are not the same as your own? Or will you simply walk naked through the halls of the ship, carefree and bare to the rest of your crewmates? ☄ n'sync While exploring the ship, first down one hall and then another, you come across a strange door you've never seen before. When you pull it open, you'll find someone, a crew member, standing on the other side, hand outstretched as if they've just opened that door from the opposite side. Every move you make, they mirror, and if they shift to the left or right, you also shift left or right. Absolutely everything the both of you do is the same except for the words that come out of your mouth; somehow, you still manage to maintain the ability to talk without mimicking your partner. You're unable to completely control your movements again until someone says "in sync". Good luck figuring out the magic words, and if you decide to question the captains (or anyone else) about it, they won't have any idea what it is you're talking about. OUT OF CHARACTER INFO FAQ | LOCATIONS | RESERVES | APPLICATIONS | NAVIGATION For mature or graphic content, please label. For questions, please direct them to the FAQ. As always, be kind and have fun!

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[decepticonpeacemaker]

[Soundwave would feel bad for Riptide too, if he wasn't busy being really pissed off at Megatron. He'll probably apologize to him later. He doesn't actually hate all Autobots anymore. Cosmos was surprisingly good company, in fact. It was just the ones who thought Prime could do no wrong that he had an issue with. And now Megatron himself.]

[His gaze drops down to Megatron's hand. There's a long moment of silence while he stares at it. Slowly, one of his hands comes up, moves towards Megatron's... and slaps it out of the way.]

You had my cooperation.

[Sorry Riptide now Soundwave is turning to you.]

If you have someone else you defer to, Autobot, I will gladly speak with them.

[knaval]

Ultra Magnus. Can I go? Please move. Please.

[RELEASE HIM FROM THIS HELL.]

[aminerproblem]

[Megatron finds himself oddly accepting of Soundwave's anger. Considering all that the Decepticon had endured and suffered for him, it felt more than well-earned. The hand meekly settles back to his side. Perhaps it would be best for Magnus to handle this instead.]

[He steps to the side to allow Riptide to pass.]

[decepticonpeacemaker]

Ultra Magnus. Very well.

[Watching Megatron look so put out and moving aside so easily is one part satisfying, one part infuriating. He couldn't remember seeing his former leader look that - sad? Was that sad? - before. It was satisfying to see him look hurt, of course, but the reaction was also telling of how much Megatron had changed. Which made him angry.]

[Soundwave stared at Megatron for a moment longer, before going to walk past him as well. He really doubted there was more to talk about.]

[knaval]

[riptide jogs away the second he can, stopping a little way down the corridor. he still wants to hear this spat because Delicious Drama, but unfortunately, soundwave won't play ball.

he's peeking around the corner when soundwave exits, swears, and tries to act like he was doing something else.]

[decepticonpeacemaker]

[Don't worry Riptide, the ship is small enough that avoiding each other won't be possible. Soundwave is sure to snap and chuck that ball at Megatron's face sooner or later, and goodness knows there are not many private places to be for giant robots here.]

[Even if he hadn't seen Riptide peering around the corner, he heard the swearing. He was pretty sure the Autobot didn't want to talk, but he at least felt like he should apologize and properly introduce himself. Which meant he was stopping in front of Riptide when he rounded the corner.]

I apologize that you were caught in the middle of that. May I ask your name?

[knaval]

Hhh... Riptide.

[he is clearly uncomfortable to even be near soundwave. it's a miracle he didn't just bolt off after soundwave approached him.]

Don't-- don't you have a spat to sort out back there? Like, not involving me further?

[decepticonpeacemaker]

[There were plenty of things he could say, and wanted to say to his former leader, but most of those would only escalate said spat.]

I have nothing more to say to Megatron.

[Since Riptide clearly didn't want to talk, he would try to make this quick. But it was important to say.]

You appeared alarmed when you first saw me. I merely wished to inform you I do not intend to harm you, or any of your friends. I will not take up more of your time if you do not wish to speak with me further.

[knaval]

[riptide clearly looks very sceptical.]

...I mean, that's better than what most Decepticons would try to do. If you're lying or whatever I'm gonna be kinda disappointed. Not even angry, just disappointed.

[decepticonpeacemaker]

[He can't exactly blame Riptide for being skeptical. After all, he has some serious doubts that the Autobots here will want to share energon or anything else too.]

[Soundwave hums a little, amused. Of course it's hard to tell with the lack of face and fairly monotone voice.]

Then I will do my best not to disappoint.

[knaval]

Okay. Well, I mean, I'm not gonna stand in the way of you getting energon or whatever. Letting you starve would be kind of messed up.

[even if soundwave is... well, soundwave. that would just be unnecessarily cruel.]