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[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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[incantamentum]

[Eric had been walking along the observation deck himself, if only to see what the celestial bodies looked like from out here. It was an awe inspiring thing, after all, being among the stars.

It was then that he noticed the other man, a worried look on his face that the witch couldn't help but study. Everyone had these looks around them on the ship, it was how one differentiated between the ones who'd been here before and the new comers- those tangible waves of nerves and anxiety.

When the stranger speaks however, Eric's interest is peaked and he clears his throat.]

Oh? And why would that be, if you don't mind me asking?

[whynotgoonmyown]

[The sudden noise of a throat clearing startles him back to reality, and the question has him grimacing in the mandatory 'Shit I said that out loud, didn't I?' groan.

Still, there's no point in doing much of anything but answering. Not like trying to maintain a farce or dodging the question would do any good. With another sigh he nodded towards the moon's general direction.]

Alien moon. I'm a werewolf and... Being here like this changes everything. Or might, at least. [Realizing he's about to start making very little sense, he pauses to collect his thoughts for a moment.] On Earth, I knew what to expect, what would happen... Been doing it since I was 12, it was easy. Now I don't have a steady schedule of when I'll shift, and I also have a bunch of other moons to worry about, and for all I know, they might make the wolf antsier when I'm around them.

[incantamentum]

[He tilts his head forward before extending his hand before him, crossing it to his temple and outwards. It was almost like a salute, but with it came the crackle of magic. It was a common greeting for witches towards other supernatural species. A gesture of peace and welcome.]

A werewolf, good. [His lips stretch into a smile, eyes twinkling with amusement.] Then I guess I'll help you through it, after all... it wouldn't be the first time our kinds have helped one another.

[He bows ever so slightly at the waist, another formality.] My name is Eric Dufosset, of the Dufosset line. [A beat.] Head of the Dufosset coven... for all the good that does here.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[Clearly, the surprises were not quite over for Tyler. He recognizes the greeting, of course. He hadn't seen it that much in years, true, but even if he hadn't, he'd been surrounded by the supernatural all his life. Certain things were just known.

The fact that he ended up on a place with a witch that was either from his own or from one that was extremely similar makes him let out a small laugh of both relief and bafflement.]

Wow, I... I really wasn't expecting that. I'm Tyler, Tyler Preman. [He doesn't return any formalities because those are the last things on his mind at the moment, but he does visibly relax.] Nothing much attached to it, I'm afraid. It's... Really great to meet you.

[incantamentum]

[His smile brightens, there'd been part of him that was worried the other man wouldn't recognize the greeting, wouldn't know his earnest intent.]

Neither was I, mon ami. [He turns to watch out on the observation deck.] The moment I arrived here I imagined the SRM and the covenant we'd formed was long behind me. Already my mind was supplying me with memories of The Hunt. [This would be telling, after all, if Tyler didn't understand him now they were from different worlds but with a common bond.] I'd almost prepared to be alone. Another alien thing among real aliens.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[Eri'c mention of the SRM brings about another, albeit smaller, wave of relief over Tyler. That, as far he was concerned, was confirmation that they were from the same world. The odds of two places with similar enough history existing had to be astronomically small, right?

Still, the weight of Eric said does hit him. It's not the first time he thinks about any of that, sure, but... It was a fresh wound.]

Yeah, I can relate... And even after meeting you I'm not sure I can hope for anyone I know to get here. I deal with being alone pretty well for a werewolf, but... Not like this. This is the type of thing that can make you go stir crazy.

[incantamentum]

I'm not sure either, myself... I was under the impression they'd plucked us all from the far corners of every plane. [He shrugs softly, the gesture more fluid, less jerky than it might have been.] As such, you must understand I was quite surprised that I'd find myself a werewolf. It should be advantageous to us both.

[There's a slight chuckle.] And when you do start to go crazy, maybe I have even more help I might offer. After all, I am a Psychiatrist by trade. You could always book yourself a session.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[Tyler nods at that.] Of course. Meeting a witch was no less surprising for me.

A witch and a therapist? [He lets out a chuckle of his own, shaking his head lightly.] If I didn't know better, I'd be tempted to say this was done on purpose.

[incantamentum]

[He grins, ducking his head.] Yes, well, a lot of people seem to think it odd. Them bringing me here, however, seems out of place. Unless of course they needed someone to help with the sudden feelings of displacement suffered by people here.

I admit, some of those I've met so far are certainly fascinating. It might be an interesting break from the petty troubles I've become used to recently.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[He looks pensive for a moment before replying.] If that's what happened, I'm a bit surprised they don't have someone here to take care of that already. [Not that he'll be complaining that Eric's here.]

I'd say interesting will be a big understatement for anything we see, given, you know... [He shifts his gaze slightly towards the observation deck again.] It's impossible it'd be anything less than that.

[incantamentum]

[He shrugs.] Plans are often well anticipated but not always perfectly played out. It could be the case that they, whomever they may be, didn't realize that not everyone would be well suited to finding themselves floating among the stars.

[He just laughs at that.] Well, there'll be people here who consider us interesting. I'm anticipating a lot of questions, honestly... and I intend on being as open as possible, even if the SRM isn't a concept here.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[He raises his eyebrows and nods in agreement.] True enough.

Of course. Not like I could even be anything but honest about myself, honestly. Kinda hard to hide turning into a wolf every time there's a moon shining too brightly at you.

[incantamentum]

[He smiles at that again.] It is one of those things, yes. But as I said, I will help in whatever way I can. At least I won't be the only one stepping out of the supernatural closet here.

[whynotgoonmyown]

Yeah, that is the silver lining in this cloud, isn't it? With any luck, someone else here will be some other planet's equivalent of us and ease the game of 20 Questions that'll come.

[incantamentum]

Shouldn't silver linings be a warning of some kind, for a man such as yourself? [Another coy smile.] It won't be the first time I've had to answer difficult questions, I find myself almost eager for the discovery.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[He lets out a chuckle at that, giving Eric a thumbs up as a sign that that was a good one.] It's something to look forward to, at least.

[incantamentum]

[He grins, but bites softly on his lower lip to stop it from becoming a full blown one, trying to remain a little muted and casual. Although already he'd shown more camaraderie to the relative stranger than he thought he would've this quickly.] And, after all, if we run into problems... at least we have one another.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[He doesn't notice Eric's attempt at restraining himself, as he's looking more out the observation deck than at the other man.] Does it make me a pessimist if it feels like it's more of a matter of when we run into problems, even if they're not with everyone else on the ship?

[incantamentum]

[He shakes his head once.] A pessimist? No. Thinking realistically and objectively, bah oui. [He smooths down his jacket, wanting to put his hands in his pockets but hearing the clucking tones of his grandmother even while he makes the motion.] When is much more probable than if as it stands.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[He sighs, although he's not really sure why.] Well, that's good, I guess. At least being realistic is actually useful.

[incantamentum]

[He nods this time, his movements cut short. He finally finds a place for his hands though, placing them on the railing of the observation deck.] It is. Although distinguishing between what we consider realistic and what in the world could be considered realistic out here... that will be a trial of its own.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[Oh... Yeah, that... That was true. Tyler groaned as he thought of that.] Yeah... That won't be fun, no. Although with some luck, they'll tell us enough about whatever places we visit to avoid us getting killed.

[incantamentum]

[He let's out a musical little chuckle.] Mon ami, I would not worry about getting killed in these places. Between the two of us I imagine we would make a formidable team. [He tilts his head, confused and wondering if this werewolf had experience of witches.] I did mention I was High Priest and head of my coven, oui? [Which tells you all you need to know about how powerful he might be. The Dufosset coven wasn't small after all, it was one of the more reputable ones in France.]

[whynotgoonmyown]

Yes, you did, sorry. [He shakes his head, as if clearing his head. He might not have that much experience with witches, but he knows what that means, of course.] Just... Got a little overwhelmed with how wrong things could go. [A deep breath to steady himself...] But you're right. We should be fine.

[Even alone, he wasn't exactly easy to kill.]

[incantamentum]

[He smiles again, nodding, more calm now.] Allies back home and allies here. The Founders would be so pleased that our delicate situation on our own plane doesn't fall apart just because we're in a different place. [He chuckles.] Our gifts will serve well, regardless of what might happen here.