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Thán ([personal profile] hohnkai) wrote in [community profile] thisavrou_ooc2016-10-04 05:44 pm
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( tdm 13 )

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my evil twin, bad weather friend
"I know someday I'll meet him, but I don't know where or when."

ABOARD THE MOIRA
The Ingress has pulled you in. Your body experiences several sensations at once: being pushed forward as if a hand is resting on your back, momentary and startling blindness, a gentle ringing in your head. You have difficulty discerning whether it is hot or cold, but where you have been prodded is noticeably warmer than the rest of you. Some may suffer from dizziness while others are perfectly fine. Once equilibrium has been reestablished, you will notice you are standing on a long platform and that the room is filled with a soft cerulean light. It's slightly humid and dark despite the glow around you, and nothing is familiar. Shortly after, you are led out and toward the medbay.

Inside this room, you are given a physical scan and offered a contract to sign that states you are now part of the crew of the Moira with a specific job. Any questions you might have would be answered in a straightforward manner as well as an explanation about how the Ingress, the thing that has pulled you onto the Moira, is broken and bringing people here unintentionally. This process also consists of a complete work-up of medical history and current health, and afterwards, you are given your MID, a device that is integrated into your hand or wrist with only the slightest pinch. From there, you are guided out of the medbay and to your living quarters.

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. You may notice a slight change in the artificial gravity every once in awhile; however, more noticeable changes can be found in overall morale of those of the crew.

☄ 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. )




Every day, the ship gets closer to its destination: the Midway Hub.

Answers as to how to the fix the broken Ingress and send everyone home are sought there. Your captains, both old and new, have been working together peacefully to make the trip a little easier, though events occur that are well outside of their control. After having made the last cargo supply stop at the Mini Colony, the Moira and its crew are on the last stretch of its journey. The Ingress, for the majority of the time, is left off and only turned back on during testing; that's when new crew and other items come through.

It's October on the Moira, and it's been far, far too peaceful..


☄ older and far less kind
get clowned when I come around
On one of the ship's many stops, a group of sentient, flying whale-type natives were stumbled upon. They were friendly, although unfortunately hunted for a substance they produce, and the crew paid a group of mercenaries to keep these beings safe. Now, early afternoon, red lights begin to flash, and Captain Ira makes an announcement. A gam of a less advanced sub-species of those gentle giants is in the ship's path, and crew are told to make their way to the Observation Deck, Tower, and anywhere else that affords them a view of space. When the beings move closer to the Moira, the captains send out non-explosive decoys that can be remotely operated by the crew—lead these beings away from the ship so that the Moira can safely pass through.


☄ graveyard smash
i was working in the lab, late one night
Let's set the scene. It's early in the morning. Those who don't sleep or sleep very little already know what's going on as they've been roped into helping by the Captains. Everyone else wakes to a surprise. Some universes celebrate holidays like Halloween or Samhain, and this one is no different. First Mate Egan's home is known for honoring the dead on October 15th of every year, and after approaching the other Captains, they've decided to celebrate it on the Moira. The observation deck is decorated with candles and lights, music playing in the background.

Small gift boxes are left outside everyone's door; a MID message explains that each crew member is to put something inside and then place them on the observation deck. At the end of the day, each crew takes a random box. A device that alters the gravity around a single object is used to make drinks, food, and gifts and float through the air. Everyone is encouraged to relax and have a good time.


☄ section t
unfinished business, that's what
There are many locations on the ship that are inaccessible, either because they are locked unless crew have clearance or for some an unknown reason. Section T is one of those such areas. Crew are known to get lost in this area, and hear voices, among other things. Having this brought to the Captain's attention, an expedition of sorts ghost hunters in space has been organized, and anyone who wishes to join will be paired up and sent in with their MIDs on alert to track their paths. Not long into the search, it will become clear that something, or someone, is displeased with the large number of people wandering through. Some unlucky crew will stumble across an apparition and those who are luckier won't. It's relatively harmless, and appears to only seek to scare everyone out of Section T.



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10_20_15_5_50: (neutralish)

[personal profile] 10_20_15_5_50 2016-10-13 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
[That chuckle gets Sam's crooked little grin, since hey; a positive feedback loop of encouraging interaction is probably the best thing two strangers can get out of a situation like this one---even if they aren't exactly strangers anymore. They are now acquainted, and as of the words 'Shitty Space Situation,' (with their capital letters clearly audible,) on the fast track to 'friends.' Having her attempted handshake co-opeted into investigation does nothing to detract from that, since it's the sort of thing she's come to almost expect.]

Nice to meet you, too. What were you up to before Sudden Space Bullshit? Generally before or right before; either way, I gotta ask because it looks like you've seen some business. [that cracked helmet you have? duly noted] And because once you've said your piece, I'm going to bitch a bit, and then... I dunno; we can continue to sit here, talk over our Or Whatever options, and possibly trip people even though that's not nice.
stick_u_in_a_wormhole: (my shiny teeth and me)

[personal profile] stick_u_in_a_wormhole 2016-10-13 11:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Grinning is good -- potential friend = GOT! Take that Keith. Lance is the best at people. He shifts the helmet on his lap, lets out a huff of a sigh, blowing his shaggy hair out of his face.]

Ironically I was doing other Sudden Space Bullshit. Like, in a different galaxy. Saving the universe kinda thing -- I'm sort of a big deal.

[Yeah, there's his winning grin. Shut him down now and shut him down hard, Sam, the boy is incorrigible.]
10_20_15_5_50: (lookin over my shades at u sir)

[personal profile] 10_20_15_5_50 2016-10-14 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
Oh? You got my sympathies what with being double-whammied, but I'm sorry; my sympathies and 'oh yeah?' are about all you're gonna get out of me. I'm done with really reacting, at least until tomorrow.

[She's just gonna wall like the Night's Watch: coolly and completely.]

How'd the other bullshit start? Also, how old are you even? Might be I gotta give you props, too---most people living cautionary tales are of an age.
stick_u_in_a_wormhole: (that's how magnets work???)

[personal profile] stick_u_in_a_wormhole 2016-10-15 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Eh, I getcha. I kinda ran out of "oh my god what?!" moments after the giant space whales. [Have a nod of respect, Sam. He gets you.]

I'm totally an adult! Don't I look like an adult!?
10_20_15_5_50: All illustrations by Daranon@plurk (all in fun)

[personal profile] 10_20_15_5_50 2016-10-17 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
And this, this mess is alarming, but it's still not a visceral terror gutpunch. I think we'll cope, being probably just jaded enough to manage. Maybe even with minimal wailing.

[Minimal, maybe, but not none.]

[Sam snorts softly, amused by the reaction.]


You look... maybe seventeen?
stick_u_in_a_wormhole: (ur not my real dad)

[personal profile] stick_u_in_a_wormhole 2016-10-17 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
We're not being like...actively torn apart by rabid space weasels, so we can save the screaming and running stuff until those show up. [Have a casual shrug -- it's probably a when, not an if, but as stated: Lance is Over It.

He is not, however, over Potential Cougar not thinking he's grown.
] Ughhhhh, damn my youthful innocence and charming looks! I'm cursed with tender beauty!
10_20_15_5_50: All illustrations by Daranon@plurk (all in fun)

[personal profile] 10_20_15_5_50 2016-10-18 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
And should it come to that, we'll tear them apart. Unless I'm grossly underestimating the size space weasels grow to?

[She didn't come this far to wuss out in the end.]

Am I right...? I think I'm right! You're damned hard to get a good read on, but you are seventeen, aren't you!
stick_u_in_a_wormhole: (gettin real tired of ur shit)

[personal profile] stick_u_in_a_wormhole 2016-10-18 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude, don't do that, space weasels hate being underestimated. You should always make sure to estimate them.

[Lance nods gravely, proud of his giving good advice to other newcomers. Aren't you lucky, Sam?]

I'm nineteen! Jeez, I haven't been seventeen in years. [Now he's slouching, arms crossed, lower lip jutting out. The picture of adult maturity, right here.]