tdm 3

[hohnkai]

OCTOBER TEST DRIVE MEME

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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 own:

There are plenty of other communal areas on the ship to explore! Pick a place, and see where it takes you.

AREA 895B EXPLORATION

Most of this colony has certainly seen better days--on the inside. Upon disembarking the Moira, crew members will notice that Area 895B appears poor but densely populated. It’s a mid-point between several planets, so the culture and its people are incredibly diverse. The docks are intricate and woven together like a maze, and without direction or the numerous signs that decorate the walls, it’s a place one can easily find themselves lost in. The “city proper” consists mostly of slums, but as aboard the ship, there is plenty to do and see.

● bars: A-895B is notorious for them! In fact, there seems to be one on almost every corner that caters to a different sort of clientele. Poor, rich, richer. Do some of them even have an escort service? Most likely, yes.
● sanctuary: Like a church, this building stands tall and proud in the center of the colony. Its structure seems to be in constant change; it is always being worked on. Yet, once inside, the interior is quiet and consists of many, many staircases. Along each step, there are so many candles that there is only enough room for safe passage up or down…
● market: A good place to barter and trade. Like most areas, anything can be haggled for as long as you’re willing to pay the price.

☄ exchange booth:

Throughout random locations in A-895B, crew members will happen upon simple booths with little decoration and a native sitting behind it. For those with experience, they might think it resembles something like a kissing booth. However, these kisses are more an exchange than anything else: trade and receive a “gift”. These gifts will vary depending, but they are all contained inside a tiny box. Could it be something you were missing from home? Is it an item you’ve wanted for the last several trips planet-side? How did they even know, and what’s the catch?

A day of your life taken with that kiss. Should that not be enough to not ask such questions?

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFO

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[ art credit zarnala @ devart ]

Comments

[moralperil]

So do I. [Clare nods earnestly.] I like the idea of drinking, eating, breathing air... It's all pretty fun! [Clare remains attached to the strangers arm, not having been rebuffed. Clare bounces on the balls of their feet, enthusiastic at the idea of exploring this new place.] I've never been on an alien planet before.

[mislay]

[ All that energy suddenly reminded him (almost intensely) of Zal, which made it easier to forget the thought he'd just had. His smile is more natural, rather lax as he helps to navigate Clare through the streets toward some place that would let them in for a drink. If he had to swallow anything else that came out of that kitchen, he'd probably choke someone. ]

It doesn't seem like a lot of the people on the ship have either. [ Or he's met all the ones who haven't. ] But I guess this is what we've got to look forward to the longer we're out here. [ Junior suddenly takes Clare by the hand. ] Come on. Let's try this one. [ And inside some poorly lit building they go. ]

[moralperil]

[Clare unconsciously draws close to Junior in the dimly-lit bar, glancing around nervously. They don't let go of his hand even when they're inside - again with the lack of regard for personal space. Clare's hand is warm and soft, and feels less heavy than perhaps it ought to be, even considering Clare is so petite.

As the bar itself comes into view, Clare's nervousness is eclipsed by interest, and they tug Junior over to it.]

I would like a daiquiri please. [Clare asks with the solemnity of a child who has to work up their courage to talk to a clerk at the grocery store.]