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the lucid disparity
"Never be the first to arrive or the last to go, and never, ever be both."
After several weeks of moving through the Luminous Sea, the Moira has nearly reached the edge of this illustrious place within the Runoff, and things are finally beginning to shift back into their normal state of being. Shiplife has returned to a somewhat regular pace as job changes have taken effect, and there is a peaceful sort of silence throughout the crew that hasn’t existed on board in over a month. However, as most things do on this journey, this much needed break does not last long.
Once the Moira exits the outer ring of the Luminous Sea, all internal functions immediately begin to shut down. Permanently. Unlike before, this loss of power careens the entire ship forward and initiates emergency functions and evacuation procedures. All MIDs alert each crewmember of safety protocols to follow with an alarm, designating appropriate evacuation points as well as the nearest spacesuits as per the Emergency Mode function. Basic life support systems (artificial gravity, oxygen, etc.) will last only as long as the backup stores of solar energy from the wings lasts—which, considering the Moira’s size, is about two hours maximum. Communications within the ship are fractured, but they still work enough for brief contact. Captain Ira sends a brief message to the crew alerting them of what he suspects to be the cause of the problem: the Moira’s internal core has begun an unintended reboot. (Anyone in contact with Navigator Manasseh will find her unresponsive, and if found on the Directory, her status will be listed as RED.) Unfortunately, neither the Captain, prior Captains, or First Mate have time to attempt any further explanation. Without any guidance and essentially free-falling through space, the Moira is at the mercy of the gravitational pull of the nearest celestial body. It appears that it is time to temporarily abandon ship.
WELCOME TO ? ? ? ? ?
With enough impact to shake everything around it, the Moira crashes into the waters of this unknown place. Those lucky enough to have reached the EEUs will find their landing to be somewhat more gentle, though the dispersion of the Emergency Escape Units may leave some crew scattered farther from the ship than others. Yet, regardless of where anyone lands in this seemingly endless ocean, there is only one place to navigate towards: a single island. The sun is warm on this planet, almost tropical, and the air is breathable. There is no detection of life just on the shore of this island, which is where Captain Ira and First Mate Egan direct any and all crew within range. Staying on the Moira, at this point, is not a possibility, but those within jobs of repair will be asked to assist in restoring all necessary functions as they wait for its systems to reboot themselves. Those in cryo in the Medbay are moved to the beach, where Captain Thán will remain with them as the rest of the crew moves further inland to explore.
☄ IN THE JUNGLE YOU MUST WAIT
While some crew remain behind on the beach with the Moira, others are more likely to begin a search for resources, supplies, and other living beings on the island. Eventually, the sand and water give way to a thick, dense jungle with various types of natural flora and rather vivid plant life. What might seem strange, however, is the fact there seems to be no animals to speak of. The jungle, while rather beautiful to look at, remains eerily quiet. Almost too quiet. As you walk, it’s easier to hear your own thoughts, and the further in you move, the easier it is to notice how quickly those bright colors begin to disappear into a thick mist that’s forming around your feet. With each step forward along a surprisingly well-traveled path, the fog continues to grow until it’s impossible to see anything in front of you. Hopefully, you were smart enough to travel with another crewmember because getting lost in this fog can leave you wandering for hours or days. Perhaps even forever. Take hold of the person with you and continue pushing forward on the path. Or turn back. Ultimately, either choice will lead to a safer place than stepping off and getting lost in the mist.
☄ THE FLOWER RIPENS WITHIN ITS PLACE Clearing the jungle and the fog that has thickened with every forward step appeared to be a never ending task, but the sheer beauty of the massive stone buildings carved into the mountainside that looms up above are breathtaking once you reach the opposite side of the mist, light reflecting off marblesque pillars and a stained glass dome. Up the steps leads crew members to a flat and open courtyard where the hosts - averaging between five and six feet tall and green with bright colors - of this world offer food and shelter in exchange for one thing: step into one of the small changing rooms and bathe and dress in the finest that they have to offer. Clothing and jewelry are offered after you are bathed in scented water, and then, you are led back into the courtyard to wait for everyone else to be ready. All crew members are shone equal attention. Robots are buffed until they gleam, AI’s are offered temporary forms or any manner of upgrade they’d like, and any immediate need will be met without hesitation.
☄ WHEN STARTED, WHERE DOES IT MORALLY END Once everyone is clean and dressed in fresh clothes provided by the natives, it’s time for the real festivities to start. The hosts are more than generous as they lay out an elaborate feast of local foods that are much too tempting to say no to. Drinks are served liberally, and no cup remains empty for long. (You might even wonder if the cup magically refills itself as there is no bottom to be seen.) There is something to suit every taste, and a request need only be made once before one of the natives goes off to fulfill it. As the feast continues, you will begin to hear music. The natives live to celebrate and encourage their visitors to do the same. Their worries can be forgotten for the night in favor of losing themselves to simpler pleasures. Indulgences do not stop at food, drink and dancing either. Cards and dice sets are brought out for those who wish to test their luck, and there are several natives who would happily engage in physical competition with the crew to see who might come out on top. And for those with something else on their minds… there is space set aside for anyone who wishes to have a bit of private time with another. Still, what’s stranger than all of this generosity for nothing is the compulsion to participate in these activities.
There is literally no limit, and while moments of hesitation or questions are normal, it’s near impossible to deny those wants. Indulge, and let all of your worries melt away. Hours become days becomes nights, and those nights never end.
☄ NOW STRING THEM TOGETHER AND ANSWER ME THIS Throughout the entire building, there is only one room that has a guard set before it. Anyone who approaches is given the same riddle to answer as follows: It's always there, just beyond your reach. Stuck between lands and skies and seas. It sets. You may go towards it, yet distant it will forever rest. There is no punishment for failing to answer except that the door remains shut. For those who answer correctly, the guard stands aside as the door slides open. The room behind it is transcendent, and most beautiful of all is the pool that rests in the center. The waters seem to have their own faint glow that casts a soft light on the ornately carved walls of the chamber. Any who choose to enter its waters will find that any issues they are struggling with are no longer so troublesome. The mind finds clarity, and problems that appeared insurmountable before now feel like they can be easily conquered.
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thisavrou_log2016-09-02 09:31 pm
somewhere between punching the bug man and party machining??? wildcard??? idek
Now, it leaves him sitting down on the steps leading to the feast in the most casual of outfits he was able to argue himself into, what jewelry they might have slapped on him taken off and tossed in a pile to the side. Most seemed to be just fine with all of this (save for the exception of a few, one he'd noticed being his guard detail buddy), and he's trying to wrap his head around it. is it that they're too trusting, or he's too fucked in the head to take something nice from a generous stranger with gratitude, rather than immediate suspicion?
At the sound of another making it out of the bathhouse, Andyr's chin lifts, peering at the glint off Adam's metal arms first, and noting, with a slight smirk, that they're just as smudged and scuffed as they had been earlier. ]
Didn't wanna go for that new robot smell? [ the bath waters were scented, he's willing to bet the polish is too. ]
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That said, Andyr is obviously not the one who needed to be stopped from starting shit– but the true troublemaker appears to have gotten through everything none the worse for wear (the handsy native, maybe less-so.) Despite his reservations about the treatment, Adam is... Honestly pretty interested in being on this, his first new planet ever. He'll endure a little forced pampering and partying if only out of the spirit of exploration. Most of it, anyway.
The r-word catches his attention on the way out of the bathhouse, and Adam pauses (head snapping around out of habit, if nothing else.) His coworker, Prince.]
Didn't have my brand. [Nobody's tone can get much drier than that. He glances downwards, catching sight of the pile of bling by the guy's side.]
They say that less is more when it comes to accessorizing, you know.
[What weird planet are they on where Adam "Tac Gear Is Everyday Wear, Right?" Jensen knows something about fashion?? Man's an enigma wrapped in a riddle.]
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There's a small smile, and a snorted laugh. ] Yeah? Probably still better than seaweed, though. [ Andyr did appreciate getting a bath. Just not the assistance with it.
Following the look, Andyr glances do his discarded pile of finery, and gives a mild shrug. ]
I don't like feeling like a Christmas tree. [ all decorated and covered in shiny things for people to look at and go 'aw, isn't that nice'. also why he's in simple loose fabrics, nothing overly fancy or flashy, nothing terribly form fitting. just something comfortable he can still move in.
to be honest, he doesn't like parties either, but where else should he go while the moira's being fixed? once he gets hungry or thirsty, he'll wander out to the festival, but for now, glowering petulantly. ]
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[Says the guy who's endured a trenchcoatless life for the past month or so. Not that anyone's going to look at Adam and mistake him for anything but the mostly-metal man he is– but he's always been a discreet person by nature. Walking around with his kit exposed like this, he might as well just be festooned in literal Christmas lights as far as he's concerned.
Folding his arms, his eyes trace over the clues he's got before him: the pile of jewelry, discarded; Andyr, determinedly seated; the look that just screams "I dare you to make me have fun." Doesn't take a former cop to put it all together. He tries (and mostly succeeds) at keeping the amusement out of his tone.]
Putting it off as long as you can?
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It appears andyr it being called out for being a little punk, and there’s a vague, half there scowl as he tilts his chin up at adam, considering him and his observations.
And how correct they are. ]
Maybe I’ll take off into the woods instead. Who’s gonna stop me, the mantis people?
[ because they look breakable as all fuck. ]
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[He keeps up the staredown for a long, tense moment.
...And, at length, he shrugs his shoulders casually. Eh, what can you do?]
At least use the buddy system.
[Has guard duty taught you nothing??]
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Maybe someone else would do better watching their own ass than worrying about mine.
[ brows lifted and something dry in the comment. what even is the buddy system - he knows guard duty plenty well - stand at post, make sure things don't go in or come out. he used to do nothing but watch them for hours on end. running off to explore the alien forest sounds fun anyway.
because andyr sucks at self-preservation, apparently. ]
You offering to be my buddy? You'll get your pretty new get up dirty.