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( november intro log )

Who: Everyone
When: November 1st and on
Where: The ship and on planet
What: Exploration + new arrivals
Warnings: Please label any warnings you have on your threads

THE INFLUX

"It is not so much about beginnings and endings; it is about muddling through the middle."

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.

Welcome to Caducus Primary

Shortly after your arrival, you are met by one of the captains and any of the crew of the Moira who might have accompanied him. You are given a brief physical scan and are asked to sign a contract that states you are now part of the Moira with a specific job. This process 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 with only the slightest pinch. Much like the Moira's own Ingress, C-Primary's Ingress seems to be malfunctioning, and nothing can return through it. If you choose to disregard this offer, you will be detained indefinitely by the natives of Caducus Primary. (Joining the Moira is really the only choice you have.)

DESCENSION

"I am the keeper of fragile things."

From a distance, Caducus Primary doesn't look like much. The weather on the planet is extremely stable, and the vegetation is neat, almost pristine. What stands out about C-Primary, however, is the fact that there are hundreds of VERY TALL buildings packed together in many of the cities. They are elevated about the ground on what appear to be stilts and sway almost gracefully in the gentle breeze that is always present. Their stability never wavers; they don't fall down. The streets are lined with beautiful sculptures that are placed wherever light is needed. Many other designs can be found outside as well as in. This planet is rather wealthy, and the abundance of their natural resources reflect in everything. The world glitters just as glass would in the sunlight.

Native Details
● They have darker skin tones, but their hair styles and colors are all as unique as they can make them. This can be seen as influence from other travelers.
● Friendly, welcoming, and encouraging to the crew to trade with them for what they need.
● There are no visible "poor" areas.
● Calm and organized. If lost or in need of directions, they will offer to take you where you are going.
● Vey strict when it comes to rules. (Trade what you say you're going to trade.)

☄CITY PROPER

There are many things to do once on planet. In the city proper, stepping into one of the multiple shops reveals workers crafting glass figurines, jewelry, cups, and other items to your specifications. Trading is the same as on all other planets—there is no one accepted monetary unit. Yet, any unsavory cargo (such as weapons, explosives, alcohol, and drugs) will not be found anywhere in the vicinity of these areas. Other travelers have set up places outside the cities near transporter zones for these particular necessities. Trade at your discretion. At night, if you catch your reflection in a surface that isn't quite as transparent (on a sculpture, the side of a building, anything made of glass), there will be a momentary glimpse of your past or future self. A blink, and then, it will be gone.

Staying on the Moira isn't required during time spent on Caducus Primary. Visit one of its many fine hotels with its beautiful accomodations. The price is remarkably inexpensive: it's free.

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My apologies.

[While David wouldn't say he was completely acclimated, he would say that he was quite close. The only thing holding him back was that he hadn't decided what he wanted to do here. On the Moira, in general, he just wasn't sure what he was doing. What his purpose might be. He had no desire to go home, and he still had questions that needed answered. So he stays. For now.

He grasps their shoulders, steadying them.]

That was my fault. I wasn't paying attention.

[She’s somewhat surprised when the response she gets isn’t an irritated retort and subsequent storming away, but a polite apology and two hands on her shoulders holding her steady.]

Don’t worry about it, [she mutters, clearly caught off-guard. It’s then that she notices that one of the hands on her shoulders has a MID attached.]

Oh! You’re another one of crew. [She lifts her hand to show her own MID.] Did you also come through the… [Lost in thought as she had been, she’s already forgotten the name of the device that had brought her here.] Ingrid?

[His head moves in the direction of his MID, then back to her face in one quick flicker of movement.]

You are one of the Moira?

[David hasn't seen her before, he would remember her unless there was something faulty with his core memory processor, and regularly run diagnostics haven't revealed that. So it leads him to the understanding that she must be new, or had hidden herself away quite well.

He purposefully leaves his hands where they are.]

The Ingress, yes. But my arrival was over a month ago. Did you just come through?

Yeah. [She gives an amused glance at one of the hands that remains on her shoulders.] I guess I am. [She hasn’t actually been on the Moira yet, though as she understands from the contract she signed, it is technically her place of work for the time being. Unless she finds a more agreeable way off this planet. Or if Jango decides to drop by and tell her what the hell is going on.]

Just a couple of hours ago, actually. [She cocks her head as she regards her new crewmate.] So they did the same thing with you? Pulled you out of that thing and then just offered you a job, no questions asked?

[Seriously, what kind of shady, pirate operation are they running here? Not that Zam is a stranger to shady, pirate operations, but some details would be nice.]

[He wonders if she would react the same to his touch if she knew what he were. Most wouldn't. It doesn't bother him either way, but he is enthralled by the idea of finding out. David slowly drops his hands, considering her questions.]

I came out on the ship, the Moira, and they offered me a work contract then. It's not the same this time, but only in the regard that you came out through this planet's Ingress and they offered you work.

[Similar reasoning, he imagined, that the captain's had for their decision to do this. ]

I believe they mean to increase the crew. So when not enough come out on the ship, they'll search for more on-planet. I could be incorrect.

Wait, so you didn’t even get a chance to hang around on a planet? They just warped you directly onto the ship and went, “By the way, you work for us now?” [She gives him an incredulous look.] Isn’t that… [Highly kriffing illegal? Not to say Zam is unfamiliar with the illegal, but at least she never abducted anyone and made them work for her. Sure, she’s abducted people, but definitely not that second part.] Isn’t that kidnapping or something?

If they want a crew so badly, why don’t they just put ads out on the Holonet? [A beat.] We get paid, right? [She hadn’t really read the fine print of the contract due to the whole “thinking she was dead” thing.]

Yes, they offered employment of a sort in exchange for us all getting back together.

[Kidnapping, he wasn't sure if it directly applied, but sort of.]

We don't have to stay with them, but it is the logical solution for those that want to go home. [A pause, a slight curving of his lips.] For those that don't, however, it's interesting to be right at the center of something like this.

What is a Holonet? And, no, we do not get paid. We get room and board.

“For those that want to go home?” [Zam repeats dubiously,] Why don’t you just buy a starferry ticket and-- [A thought suddenly seems to occur to Zam and she takes a moment to open a pouch at her waist. Her face falls.] Oh. [Her expression turns to a scowl.] That’s real cute. [So that’s what their game is: take all your credits and then threaten to strand you on a planet unless you work for them. She’s gotten herself caught in a racket.]

No wonder the kung don’t pay us, those karking bastard sons of-- [What promises to be a legendary string of bilingual profanity comes to a sudden stop as she processes the man’s question.] Wait, you don’t know what the Holonet is?

[It makes a lot of sense, rather swiftly. She isn't familiar with this universe at all. David is only a month familiar, but he does feel obligated to let her know the differences between this one and hers.]

This isn't the same universe you are used to. Or at least, it is a branch of a much larger one.

[A pause, then - ]

There aren't starferries or a holonet. I've never heard the words kung or karking, but I can assume what those are by the inflection you used with them. [A knowing grin.] The rules are different here.

[Zam crosses her arms.] You’re kidding me. [It had been a stretch just to believe that the Ingress had taken her to another planet. The portal taking her to another universe is near-unthinkable.]

How about Coruscant? The Galactic Republic? The Confederacy of Independent Systems? None of these are ringing a bell to you? [There’s a pause.] What curses do you have?

None of that is familiar.

[Curses, however, can imply so much or mean different things, so a little clarification before he answers that.]

Do you mean curses as they pertain to magic or curses as in offensive or profane language?

[Zam stares hard at the man, trying to figure out whether or not he’s messing with her. How can someone not know about Coruscant? Or, potentially, why would someone pretend not to?]

The second thing. [The man not recognizing the fairly common curse words she had used is definitely strange as well.] You do have curses here, right?

We do have curses here.

[David flashes her an easy smile, amused as any synthetic can be.]

Our language patterns aren't quite the same. I imagine most would understand the point you are trying to get across, even if the word is technically unfamiliar.

O...kay. Good to know.

[She shakes her head, smiling ruefully.] So you’ve just told me that this is a different universe and I’m grilling you about curses. Probably not the right place to start. [Though she would like to learn what manner of profanity they have here. Just some other time.]

Let’s say you’re telling the truth about this being another universe. You’re saying the captains of the ship will get us back to our original universes if we work for them?

I'm not absolutely certain, you understand?

[David adjust his body in minute increments, relaxing his shoulders.]

Some have said it is about trust. We have to trust that they'll stick to their word and help us in exchange for our services. I do not think that way.

[He grins ruefully.]

I believe it's a risk and we have to take it. If we want to go home, then we have to take the chance that this route will do that for us. It is a risk, but also the least risky option out there.

So, [Zam sighs,] It’s a risky option with no guarantees that it will work, but it’s the only one we have. [She smirks.] Sounds fun.

Of course, that’s assuming all this “alternate universe” talk is true. [She crosses her arms, regarding the man coolly.] It could still be a racket. And you could be in on it. Or maybe you’re just be messing with me. [She doesn’t seem bothered by this thought. Curious is closer to the mark.]

I’m Zam, by the way. And you are…?

I suppose that's true.

[The very fact that they didn't seem upset by the possibility he could be lying to them was something new for David. Most didn't like feeling deceived, or didn't like even considering they are victims of deception.]

I'm David. It's a pleasure to meet you, ma'am.

[Zam. It was a memorable, unique named. It suited them.]

[She grins.] And you as well, sir. [She’s not used to being spoken too so courteously when she isn’t disguised as someone rich or powerful enough to merit it.]

Well, David, I figure they can’t have bought off everyone on this planet. You in the mood for a little experiment?

What sort of experiment?

[He was very much in the mood and intrigued by them in general. That they were being so friendly with him was different for David.]

Nothing too major. Just something to see if any of the natives here will let something slip. [She lifts a hand, counting off on her fingers as she lists the following terms.] Coruscant, Holonet, Galactic Republic. Where I’m from, you’d have to be living under a rock not to have heard of any of those, much less all three.

Your “universe” must have something similar. Three words or phrases that everybody would know. [She looks at him expectantly.]

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