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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 ownThere 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. ) H A I S T O SUnlike previously visited locations, the sweltering heat of this planet can be felt long before arrival. The surface of Haistos is not a place for those with a weak constitution. It’s in a constant state of low-level volcanic activity as its land masses are dotted with many volcanoes—all of them spewing black ash into the air. Breathing is difficult without the aid of a respirator due to the potential of breathing in ash, and the plant life is stunted, adapted to living in an environment with little sunlight. The weather is unpredictable, and ash-storms will often blow in fiercely, leaving people trapped for a hours at a time before they blow themselves out. But that same ash which chokes everything on this planet is what also provides its livelihood. Haistos’ volcanic resources are a highly sought-after commodity elsewhere in the universe, and as long as gathering the ash is profitable, people will continue to return.
Looking closely, etched into the curling paths of ignimbrite deposits that swirl along the base of the volcanoes is a language that is easily translated by the MID, often resembling Latin. Carved over time by visitors and travelers, it tells a tale of fire and stone and power. Some might even say there are mystic abilities associated with these volcanoes, though the rumors and myths behind it seem to be nothing but a warning to those who think to go looking for it. It’s also hard to tell if the words carry any true meaning since there are no natives to question, and all those who harvest the ash can only tell stories. Still, it’s apparent that people from many different times have all added to the scrolling messages.
A word of caution: you cannot build here. Stone, metal, and wood all burn, all crumble. Only what is true can survive, and fire will show its true quality.
☄ breathing sparksDespite the haphazard lay of the land, there are things to do. Or, at least, things to see. The rocky terrain often leads to some inactive volcanoes that are perfect for exploring and harvesting the ash that continues to rain down across Haistos. There are step-like structures built into the sides of the volcanic craters, narrow but sturdy. With each move down, the air gets even thicker, and your respirator takes longer and longer to filter the unbreathable atmosphere the deeper into the planet you travel. Yet, the risk of asphyxiation is worth what awaits at the bottom of the staircase. Still warm, the volcanic rocks that are sunk into the deposits are both smooth and clear as crystal. Most of these gems retain heat permanently and can be used to warm small spaces. Gathering too many together in a single place, however, creates a reaction with the limited air supply and can spark a faux volcanic eruption—yes, these rocks are capable of producing lava at an impossibly quick rate.
Is it possible to outrun the flow and reach the steps before it begins filling the bottom of the crater? The only thing worse than a sudden swimming pool of lava would be the respirator finally breaking because of the abrupt, extreme heat, wouldn’t it? ☄ under pressureDespite being unable to actually build any structures of substance on Haistos, walking around the planet itself is surprisingly easy. Due to its unusual composition, the ground itself is a noticeable mixture of dark rock and shining surfaces. More than that, each step around the bases of the volcanoes reveals something both amazing and rather fascinating: the ability to create diamonds without much pressure at all. It only takes a single step or even a hand print. Take a break and sit to rest? Diamonds. Wrestling over what pile of ash is yours to claim? Diamonds. Tripping and falling and refusing to get up so that no one sees your embarrassment? Diamonds. Suddenly, moving around on Haistos has taken a whole new turn. Especially when it’s completely possible to keep what you make with your very own body weight. ☄ if you break it, you buy itOut of the eater came something to eat, and out of the strong came something sweet.
At the base of one of the smaller volcanoes, this message is carved into the rock in large, curling script. The volcano is currently inactive and is dotted with openings large enough for visitors to enter through. Stranger than the message is the faint tinkling sound - almost like glass clinking against glass - that grows louder the deeper into the volcano you go. The intricate honeycomb of paths all lead in the same direction—towards the sound and a mellow blue glow.
At the center, the sound is loud and the light illuminates a large space. Thousands of crystalline creatures swirl and bump against one another, the source of both the sound and light. They appear to be a cross between a lightning bug and bee, glowing and noisy and harmless. The beautiful sight may, or may not, be dampened by the fact that the cavern is littered with glass honeycombs that have been built up within the bodies of fallen travelers. It’s clear that the organisms didn’t harm them, perhaps the result of too much ash or broken respirators, and the honey they’ve produced is light blue and clear. It’s sweet if eaten, bright and citrus-y, and carries an earthy undertone, making the skin glow temporarily after ingesting.
If careful, visitors may harvest the honey, but do not disturb the creatures. Their wings are sharp, and when agitated, they swarm out of fear.
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thisavrou_ooc2016-06-07 03:39 pm
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[He's getting the strange feeling he might know her from... somewhere.... Nah, not important.]
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I've never had a real craving for sea salt ice cream until now.
[ Kairi shifts on her feet and glances around, arms curling around herself almost as if she's cold, but she's really just thinking about how cold it'd actually be on a planet like that. ]
Maybe it'll be easier if we keep moving? If we get caught up in exploring, we might not notice how hot it is.
[ Ever the optimist. ]
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[He balks at the suggestion to move around, though.]
Are you sure that's how it works? Moving might make it even worse!
[He knows because of The Lazies.]
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It'll be fun, though. I'd rather be hot and distracted by something fun than hot and aware of the fact that I'm melting, wouldn't you?
[ Aaaaand another step back, not as big though. ]
And I promise, if it gets too bad, we'll head back.
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Okay... I'll go with you. But, man, if one of those erupts, I'm outta here.
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[ Besides, she has people to look for. Kind of. They really probably wouldn't be here, but it's worth a shot. Though maybe... ]
I'm looking for some friends of mine. I don't think they'll be here, but I want to look anyway, and traveling alone here seems dangerous. My promise still stands, though.
[ Wiping some sweat from her forehead and the back of her neck, Kairi starts making her way forward, trusting that he'll follow. ]
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[Most of the time, anyway. He goes a little pale when she mentions looking for people from back home.]
There's a whole bunch of folks I really don't wanna run into other here. [They're jerks and they'll make him work.] Maybe we can help each other out? I look out for yours, you look out for mine, something like that.
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[ She can understand avoiding certain people. She's got a list herself, though as far as she's aware, most of them don't really exist anymore. ]
Tell me about them. We'll give them the slip if they show up.
[ It couldn't be that bad, right? Surely they wouldn't be that dangerous? ]
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[This can't possibly go wrong!]
There's two of them. One's got blue hair and a scar like this [Makes an X across his forehead.] and he's all blah blah do the mission we assigned you. And there's this other guy, I guess he's my real boss? He's all blah blah Darkness blah blah Hearts. But at least his speeches are good for a nap...
[Can't. Possibly. Go. Wrong.]
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But then there's the other one. 'Real boss', 'Darkness', 'Hearts' and long speeches? That's--
Kairi stops in her tracks and stares at him for a moment, blinking at him. He doesn't seem like the type to be part of the Organization, but... the same could be said for Roxas, for Axel. She swallows hard and bites the inside of her mouth for a moment before speaking. ]
It's... probably a stretch to assume their names are Saïx and Xemnas, right?
[ Pleasesayno, pleasesayno, pleasesayno. ]
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Oh no, you know them?!
[She's so gonna rat him out. How didn't he see this coming.]
Wait, you know them! [Let's think about this a second. That means... what does that mean. She's from here, yeah, besides that. She knows them too, and he's pretty sure they're supposed to be, you know, lurking in the shadows or something. So... Oh, no.
This is about that mission, isn't it? Only one way to find out, and she'll probably fight him about it or something, so... let's not.]
I'm, uh. I'm off the clock right now. Really, there's a million things I'd rather be doing than work. [Well, at least that part's true.]
[...Sigh. Let's just get this over with. He knew he should've stayed on the ship and gotten froyo.]
...Let me guess. You know Roxas, too? Or, uh, Not-Roxas. [Whatshisname.]
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That helps a little, but it's still pretty damn bewildering and has her on the defensive a bit. ]
Not-Roxas? [ wat ] You mean Sora, right? He's one of the people I'm looking for.
[ And no, she doesn't want to fight, but she's taking a step back all the same, arm raised slightly as if she's ready to at least attempt to defend against him attacking her. But if he said 'off the clock', then... Huh. This whole situation is weird, but she figures she should at least make sure he's aware of her intentions. ]
I don't want any trouble, I'm just looking for my friends. [ She pauses and changes her stance, trying to look a little more relaxed at least. ] Besides, the last I knew, Saïx and Xemnas were gone. I watched them be defeated.
[ Well, she watched Saïx at least, but she's pretty sure Xemnas isn't a problem now, too. ]
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He's backing up, too, but when the battle music doesn't sound like it's kicking in, he stops himself from just running. Besides, turning your back is a bad, bad idea, because that's how you get lightning'd in it.]
Y'wanna just call it a truce? Because trouble isn't a thing I want, either. It hurts a lot. [He's a rocker not a fighter, man, that's what he told them all along.]
Wow, heavy. [Superior's out, and so's his number two (even if he went by Number 8). Who's that leave us with...] They're not gonna, like, just pop up here or something, right?
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Shaking her head in response, Kairi relaxes a bit, arms at her sides but her eyes on him all the same. ]
I don't see why they would, anyway. [ You'll figure it out, Kairi.
She takes a deep breath and steps forward, holding out her hand, offering it out as a show of good faith. ]
Want to try this again? Hi, I'm Kairi.
[ She's even smiling. Of course she'll be a little wary for a while, but she isn't going to turn her back on him either. Not when his... everything seems as genuine as this. ]
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He's still kind of expecting this to be some kind of trick. Like. There's no way things can be going this well. But he's not gonna push or insist they go badly instead, that'd be the opposite of what he wants. So, for now.... Yeah, he hopes she means it, too.
Which means that he'll be shaking her hand.]
Hey, Kairi. I'm Demyx. [Okay, this isn't so bad. Reminds him of Roxas, a little, when he was around. Nice kid.
Now for the most important question of all time:]
So... you play any instruments?
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It's nice to meet you, Demyx.
[ Though, that question has her blinking briefly before she shakes her head. ]
No, but I kind of wish I did. I'm guessing you do?
[ Consider her interest piqued! ]
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Oh, man, check this out!
[Doodly doodly doo, we've got a water sitar now.] This here's Arpeggio, and yeah, I can totally play it. [Strum strum.]
all i can think about is 'paint it, black'
so what if she can do it with her keyblade it's still cool]That's amazing! [ And as much as she doesn't want to be the typical 'ooh play something' kind of girl... ] Are you willing to play something right now? I know it's not the best place for it, but...
not a bad thing at all tbh (thanks gmail for eating my notifs)
Sure, just gimme a sec. Gotta get into the right mood for these things, y'know? [Doodle doo tuning up a little. Let's see, it's currently too hot to think right now, which obviously means... Agrabah. So yeah, have a Totally Amazing sitar-y version of Prince Ali.]