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[hohnkai]

T E S T D R I V E

Survival is the exception "living is an act of courage." THROUGH THE INGRESS 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 rocky planet. Former crew of the Moira are there to greet you, and it’s a grim message they have to share. The Moira has crashed and is beyond repair, but there’s good news... the destination the crew has been heading towards for over a year? You’re standing on it. But before you get into exploration and survival, it’s best to deal with the effects of coming through a broken Ingress. ☄ slip and trip find your footing fast Coming through the Ingress has left your character with one of three changes - an age slip, a form of body horror, or an extreme weakness. The first, the age slip, will mean that the character is either older or younger and this change can’t be rectified during their first month in game. The second, body horror, comes in the form of an alteration to the character's body due to whatever they were carrying at the time they came through. If they were wearing a watch, it’s now fused to their wrist, clothes are permanent, knifes replace fingers, and many other alterations (anything goes) and it lasts the first month as well. The third, extreme weakness, can be a mental or physical decrease - weaker arms, legs, or the weaker ability to talk or do math. ooc: the choice of change is up to each player and this prompt can be game canon. ☄ introductions aren’t awkward as long as you don’t shake their hand too long A new planet. Physical and mental changes. Talk of a ship that crashed and a Hub that is home to the ‘creators’ of a technology you’ve never heard of. A lot is happening and the best way to sort through it is by getting to know the Moira’s crew. They’ll help you settle in and get you any care you might need, all the while informing you that the group is on its way to the center of the hub. Something that might seem mundane is an absolute necessity for survival. Ask a seasoned space traveling veteran for answers and guidance. ooc: this prompt can be game canon. ☄ dealer's choice just make the right one Characters have the option of coming through an Ingress that is any possible location on this planet. It can be inside a cave, at the top of a rock formation, etc. This means you can have your character have to climb or slide down, have them yelling for help, and have other characters see them and come to their aid. Your character's arrival is completely up to you, and since this is a unique situation that hasn't happened before, go nuts with it! ooc: this prompt can be game canon. 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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Mei-Ling Zhou | Overwatch

[frostedplum]

( a. slip and trip )
This isn't the first time Mei has ended up disoriented and confused from being pulled through (or being in) a device. Cryofreeze left her dizzy like this too. But even after the dizziness fades, she finds she can barely walk. Her knees are shaking and barely holding her up. She stumbles to a place she can sit, hoping with a little rest, the feeling will go away.

Once she has the story of what's going on here, she looks around with a frown.

"I would be happy to help you explore, once my legs are stronger." She ends the statement by massaging her calf, but it doesn't seem to help.


( b. introductions aren't awkward. )
Despite her recent disability, Mei is determined to go with the others to this central hub, but it's slow going for her. She walks gingerly, hands outstretched in case she needs to catch herself if her legs give out. Along the way, she wants to know about her traveling companions: how long they were aboard the ship, where they're from, and what they plan to do now.


( c. dealer's choice )
Maybe a kind soul will be willing to help Mei walk with an arm around her waist, or even carrying her. She wouldn't mind a lift. And she'll figure out a way to repay you someday, once her legs are better!

...they'll get better, right?

slip and trip

[justice_from_above]

"Don't worry about it. You need to take it easy right now." Fareeha settles herself next to Mei, being cognizant of her jets and the bulk of her armor.

"How are you doing otherwise? It's a lot to take in." She could onl imagine how disconcerting it might be to wake up out of Cryofreeze in the same world, but she knows firsthand how it is finding oneself in an entirely different universe altogether.

[frostedplum]

"It's... yes. It is a lot to take in, but I'm trying to look on the bright side. It's a new adventure, right?" Her standard perkiness is slightly dimmed because she didn't ask to be brought here and her legs aren't cooperating, but she's trying her best to stay positive. No use moping over things, is there?

"How long had you been on the ship?"

[justice_from_above]

"About four months. There are some people who have been here longer."

There's no sense in sugar-coating the hard truth, which is they are here for the indeterminate future. Maybe longer, given the crash.

[frostedplum]

"Oh." Her expression falls at the news. "That's longer than I was expecting. But... I suppose I can keep busy and then it won't seem so bad."

[justice_from_above]

Fareeha sets a gentle hand on her shoulder.

"We'll help each other through."

[frostedplum]

The touch is welcome right now. It helps ground her and really feel like a part of this stranded group who all share this in common. Mei draws in a deep breath before offering a small smile.

"You're right. Working together can lead to us all getting back home again."

b!

[wallride]

Lúcio doesn't recognise Mei - he knows of her journals but doesn't know the person behind them by sight - but still doesn't hesitate to skate over, holding out a hand for her to lean on.

"Been here a while, man," he says in response to one of her questions. "Are you okay? I can see if someone can carry you."

[frostedplum]

"Oh, thank you!" she exclaims, releasing a relieved breath as she lets some of her weight settle against him. "I'm all right. My legs don't hurt; they're just weak. Like after you've had a cold and you finally get out of bed and try to walk around? It's like that." She glances back to see how much progress she's made from her starting point.

"Though I wouldn't say no to a lift."

[wallride]

Taking Mei's weight, Lúcio grins at her.

"It's fine, I know the feeling. Did you just fight off a cold, huh?" He says, using his free hand to tap at the MID on his wrist. "I'll see if I can find anyone free for you."

[frostedplum]

"Oh, no," she says with a shake of her head. "I was just trying to explain what it feels like. Compare it to something relatable, I guess." She readjusts her glasses and takes a good look at what he's doing. "I really haven't stopped to look at this thing," she says, nodding down at her own device as she lifts her arm. Luckily her arms aren't feeling as weak as her legs right now.

"I take it there's a lot you can do with it."

[wallride]

"It's pretty much a computer on your arm. Pretty nifty."

He taps a few more times, frowning.

"Alright, I'll have to wait for a reply. I have some sonic tech that might help if you're okay with me using it."

[frostedplum]

"I don't mind. You may as well try it while we're waiting." Because this situation isn't ideal for her. She likes that she can take care of herself with her brains and her equipment. But now she can't help but ask for help.

[wallride]

"Got it!"

He just likes to have consent first, if it's an option. Lúcio turns on his sonic amplifier, trying the speed boost first. Maybe she just needs the extra energy.

"How does that feel?"

B

[grammascookies]

Ana is more than happy to take one of Mei's outstretched arms, to give her some support. Always a helper she was, with her gun slung behind her back, even though she had her own wounds she was still recovering from. But no one could stop her from mothering others.

"Here, let me assist." A smile came with her words.

[frostedplum]

"Thank you!" she says, relieved to have the help. "I suppose I'm one of the lucky ones. Others have it a lot worst right now." Mei loves being active, so this is difficult, but no where near as bad and those with their clothes stuck to them.

[grammascookies]

"You could say that, yes. Thinking about what has happened to some...it is something I would prefer not to do."

Though she didn't think less of anyone with severe issues. No, instead, she'd rather help but that didn't stop her from feeling any pity along the way.

[frostedplum]

"I wish we knew how to help them," she replies, because she can't not think about it, especially when she's one of the ones affected. "But I don't know anything about engineering, so I wouldn't know how to fix the Ingress." Back in Antarctica, engineering had been MacReady's area of expertise. Now Mei wishes she would have sat down and learned at least something about it from the expert.

[grammascookies]

"They put me on the defense weapons so there was not much I could do for this specific situation, unfortunately. But I can at least help you."

Another smile for her, to hopefully make her a bit more comfortable. "Is there anyone you happen to be looking for?"

[frostedplum]

"You're doing a very good job of it, ma'am," she says politely. It's easy to open up to her with her friendly face. "Not really. I was on my own when I was taken, doing research in the mountains. But I'd like to get to know everyone here."

[grammascookies]

"If I was not, I would question my status as a mother." Though with her age, it might have been expected. Despite her statement though, her job as a real mother wasn't too amazing so far. "If it is not too much, then you can call me Ana. How about yourself?"

[frostedplum]

"I'm Mei," she states with a smile. "And I hope you can return to your family soon." A mother away from her children must be difficult, even if -- from Ana's age -- they must be full grown.

[grammascookies]

"It is a pleasure." And a nod in return. "Though it may be considered varying levels of luck but my daughter is here in this place so there are no worries there."