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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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day
[Now this- was impressive. And naturally, Billy distrusted it a little bit. It was too peaceful, too clean, too... much of an ideal, maybe? He wasn't all that sure if it was natural cynism or leftover wariness from living in a Hell dimension for over a year. Still, the tall buildings were beautiful and he liked going around and watching the glass ornaments and figures being made here and there.

He might have bartered for one or two for gifts, even.

In the end, he can't quite help it. He ends up having fun anyway. The city is nice- and Loki suggested they get a room off the Moira for a bit for some privacy... something he was looking forward to a lot, honestly.]

night
[At night, he gets a room with Loki at a hotel in the city, but staying cooped up the entire time they're there seems like a waste and some fresh air sounds good. A stroll takes him around the city, mostly to gawk at the sights for a bit before he goes back and tries for some sleep or something.

Maybe it's because this place has been so peaceful that the first glimpse of something off has him set on edge, a brief flash of something from the corner of his eye once he passed a building- a much younger Billy on the ground, being beat up by a school bully and trying in vain to guard his head from any more blows because he's already bruised and bloodied enough where he won't be able to sneak it past his parents anyway.

He shakes his head and tries to tell himself that it was his imagination. He was just overtired and thinking bad thoughts. It happens.

It isn't until he passes a sculpture and sees something else that he realizes something's wrong. The next reflection was more recent at least. Billy losing control of his magic. He remembers it. He remembers it too well because that was the start of one of the biggest mistakes in his life- the day he put a lot of people in comas because he'd lost control of his magic, had gained the Avengers' suspicion he just might be dangerous and everything that led to the realization that, yeah, he really is dangerous for a lot of reasons. Bad choices and stubbornness and lack of control--

Just everything he tries to put behind him sort of rushes back. It's hard to tell himself that he's a good person when he knows what one slip up can really do.

It has him paling, eyes going wide. If anyone happens upon him, they might see blue light and magic crackling along his clenched hands, eyes glowing with the same light. It's not all under his control really. The visions catch him off guard enough, remind him of things he tries hard to not dwell on anymore, that his magic react to the emotion.]

day; for eggsy & loki
[Loki doesn't really care much for public affection, Billy knows that and tries to respect it as much as he can, at least when it comes to the really sappy stuff. But today, he's slipped his hand in Loki's as they wander the streets of the city, half because he wants to and half just in case he sees any place he'd like to steer Loki into.

It's not really a surprise to see a familiar face in the crowd. He has a feeling a lot of the people from the ship are out and enjoying the day, so when he sees Eggsy up ahead of them? He gives Loki a quick nudge and nods in his direction.

No harm saying hello, right?]

Hey! [He gives a quick wave with his free hand to try and catch Eggy's attention.] Enjoying the sights?

[Eggsy was out and about, just getting a feel for the planet. He was supposed to be doing his job, gathering intel, but he couldn't seem to find much happening on this planet. The most interesting thing was that there were little booth-shop things being set up outside of town, which told him the natives had rules about that, but nothing special.

So he was just walking around. Popping his head in and out of businesses, all that, and when he sees a quick movement, his eyes flick up, a warm grin curving up.]

Yeah, pretty much. Just wonderin' around, yeah?

[He sees they're holding hands, the corner of his mouth quirking as he comes to a stop in front of them. Wasn't that cute.]

What're you two doin'?

[He doesn't really like public intimacy, no. It's too easy to be mocked, or to have it taken away- and it's not at all Loki's style. But at least when Billy's holding his hand he's not off getting into trouble alone anywhere else- or so Loki tells himself, anyway. It's certainly not that he likes the contact, anyway.

He really wishes he hadn't been caught doing it, though. Eggsy will no doubt misunderstand entirely.

He shrugs one shoulder, looking particularly put-upon for a moment.]

Billy's exploring. I'm merely the escort, here to make sure no-one kidnaps him this time.

Don't say it like that, Loki! Besides, I wasn't the only one kidnapped, was I?

[He seems to remember you being in trouble too, Loki.

Anyway, he shakes his head and turns his attention back to Eggsy.]

We were checking out the shops. They make some pretty neat stuff here, I mean. We're about to head back to our room for a bit though.

Was you kidnapped? You, too, Loki?

[Eggsy's brow furrows, lips curling unhappily into a frown. He bets it was that other planet when him and Miles'd had to help people get away from the crazy natives.]

There's a lot of glass, yeah? Makes me feel nervous like I'm gonna break somethin' if I ain't careful enough.

[His frown lightens, and he nudges Billy in the arm.]

Feel like I should be sayin' how cute you's are together, but don't wanna be embarrassin' anyone. [So he says it anyways, then just adds to it.] Back to your room? You guys in the same room on the Moira?

[He assumes that's where they're going.]

Billy?

[She knows that look, has likely worn it herself more times than she can count. Wanda is also well aware of the damage that usually follows. She'd accidentally destroyed enough beds, such as they were, that List eventually quit replacing them until she could get a grip.

Right now his powers look so akin to her own that it's easy to forget that they might not work the same way, that what helped her in the past might make things worse now.]

Billy, can you hear me?

[For a moment, he wants to destroy the surface he's in front of. He wants to shatter it and--

No. Okay. That's stupid and rash and everything he's been trying not to be. Besides, his name snaps him back to himself. It takes a few deep breaths before the magic fades and he turns his attention to Wanda.

The Wanda who's too young to be his mom, who comes from a world entirely different to what he knows... but there's a brief feeling of relief anyway. It's still Wanda.]

Sorry- I just. I don't know. I saw something and it... scared me for a moment, that's all.

[The statue - oh. Not him too...

They may be from different versions of the same world, but Billy's the closest thing to family Wanda has left and she hates seeing him upset.]

Do you want to talk about it?

It was just- some moments from my past, that's all. I wasn't expecting to see them there.

[He gives a thoughtful noise, frowning.]

... Have you seen anything weird? I wonder if it's some sort of magic or something. Or I'm going crazy, I guess. That's an alternative, but...

You're not going crazy. [Wanda's quick to interrupt that thought - it's a horrible feeling and she knows it.] I've seen them too.

The glass might be special. I don't think it's touching our minds - or if it is, I can't feel it.

Yeah... I don't-

[He shrugs again, watching the sculpture half-like he expects it to do something else.]

I don't think it's magic either. I'd be able to feel the energy off it, I think.

It is interesting. Until it shows you something you don't want to see. [And it's really starting to bother her that she has absolutely no idea how it works. She's torn between wanting to stare at the stuff until she figures it out and getting as far away from it as possible.

Later, curiosity will get a turn, but for now 'getting away' wins.]

I was going to get some food. Do you want to come?

Yeah... [He goes quiet a moment, eyeing the surface for a second before he turns to face Wanda.

Right. A distraction sounds amazing right now.]

Food sounds great. Where were you heading to?

They must have something like pizza here. [Something quick, cheap, and hard to screw up. And warm - even in her coat, the night is a little cold without the uniform thermals.]

There are a lot of bright signs that way. It seemed like a good place to look.

Pizza... yeah, that sounds great right now.

[He gives something of a more relieved smile, glad for the company.]/small>

Let's go. [He gives her a look.] Besides the weirdness just now, I mean... I guess this place hasn't been so bad to visit, huh?

[She's still not entirely sure how to act around him, but it's easy enough to fall into the old patterns she had with Pietro.]

It is not what I thought another planet would look like, but it is nice here. Peaceful. And not the ship. [Wanda makes a face; she misses fresh air and sunsets and all sorts of little things you don't even notice until they're gone.]

A warning about the glass would have been nice, but at least it's safe here.

Right? I mean, as far as the ship goes... I've been to worse places, but it's nice to feel actual sun on your face once in a while, right?

[It is a little hard to figure out his way around this. His mom is suddenly... much closer to his age than she is back home, her powers different... but he wants to learn how to be close with her too.

He at least wants to be her friend.]

I wonder why they didn't think to warn anybody? Do you think they see the same things?

It's hard not to notice a blue glow, especially at night, especially in a city made nearly entirely out of glass. Elizabeth has been on an evening walk too, enjoying a little dinner from an interesting man grilling meat on a small cart. She stops, mid-step, and stares. Blue light is significant to her-- the fact that it's coming off of someone else isn't much comfort.

She stands at what she considers a safe distance, watching, wondering what's happening.

Billy stays still for a few moments, magic dancing like electricity across his skin, eyes glowing brighter briefly as it looks like he might be shatter what's in front of him. He wants to.

Instead, he settles for the less destructive option. He's a superhero back home, after all. Damaging public property isn't something he should do just because it upset him. Instead, he reaches out to touch the glass sculpture, running his fingers down over and letting his magic surround it, trying to see if any of its energy resonates off of him.

If that glimpse he saw was caused by magic, after all, he'd like to know if it.

In the end, it's nothing he can quite place really and so he lets his his arms drop and turns to walk away, light fading away--

Only to stop dead in his tracks again. Oops. "I didn't know anyone was there..."

Elizabeth is almost fast enough to turn and keep walking, but when Billy stops, she freezes too. She can't exactly lie and say she wasn't watching, he's caught her red-handed so to speak.

"I shouldn't have been watching," she says, trying to take the blame. "I'm sorry."

"No- it's okay. It's..." Well, he doesn't want her scared of him or anything, so maybe explanations are in order.

"It was magic. I saw something that caught me off guard and I just... responded without thinking, that's all. Then I was checking to see--"

He trails off, shrugging absently. "Have you seen anything strange in the reflections?"

Magic.

Yeah, sure. She's pretty sure if she could still open tears, someone would classify that as 'magic'. The explanation makes a little sense, given her tears tended to respond to her emotions as well.

"...yes, I did. Earlier." Elizabeth tentatively looks at one of the surfaces, sees an old woman in a corset staring back at her. She blinks and she's gone. "Still see things sometimes. I thought it was just me."

"No, it's not just you. I'm betting it's happening for all of us here..." He lets out a breath and eyes the statue for a moment before he draws his attention away.

"If it's magic that's making us see things then it's a kind I'm not familiar with. It doesn't respond to my energy, anyway. But... you want to get out of here anyway? It's giving me the creeps."

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