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the lucid disparity revisited
"Never be the first to arrive or the last to go, and never, ever be both."
By now, time has passed, and most of the crew have found some sort of comfortable groove with the natives of the unnamed island they crashed near. Partying, gambling and drinking, and more… Even the mysterious pool has given people who could answer its riddle insight in this confusing time. However, as the nights and days continue to progress and the parties begin to blur together, things are… odd. The hosts are still as kind as ever, offering anything and everything those at the temple-like building could ask for, but every so often, the world around them appears different. Clear, as if a fog had been lifted. Yet, it’s only a blink, and then, it’s gone, returning everyone to their regularly scheduled eternal party.
Down on the beach, the Captains are still as busy as ever working with those capable to restore function to the Moira. On the morning of the 20th, Navigator Manasseh’s vitals begin to slowly return to normal, her status on the Directory reverting to GREEN, and with it, life is brought back to the Moira. This, of course, means everyone is able to board the ship and leave, but most of the crew who traveled through the jungle and stayed at the party aren’t exactly willing to go just yet. Prior to this, a few of the crew who suddenly realized things were strange and that the people around them were acting strange - themselves included - approached Thán with this particular revelation, upon which Nathan Drake planned to bring back things from the temple to be tested for irregularities. Each sample returned to Cúrre does not alert her to anything abnormal, comprised of similar compounds—except for the water brought to her from the pool. Acting quickly, she reaches the same conclusion as a few of the other crewmembers do: that the water neutralizes the mysterious intoxication caused by everything on this unknown planet.
☄ FROM UNDER THE VEIL
The combined efforts of the crew and Curre have resulted in an “antidote” being made from the pool water; crew members pass it around to those down on the ship and beach, then utilize caution while administering it to those at the party. The change happens slowly for most. A drink that was perfect only a little while ago is suddenly sickeningly sweet and no longer enjoyable. The food tastes wrong. The music no longer urges you to dance but instead reminds you that your feet are aching. The magic is fading, and as it does, the cracks in the facade begin to reveal themselves. The elegant city built into the rocks is faded and cracking at the edges. Nothing is as it seems, especially the hosts. Their eagerness to please now has an edge to it. They try and ply their guests with new food, drink and distractions, but they know when the game is up. Do you try and slip away when they’re distracted, or do you demand to know why they’ve done this? Do you dare to find out?
☄ AS TIME GOES BY Crew have begun to filter to the beach, and as the ship reboots, its systems expelling water and allowing it to float on the surface, all Moira-connected technology refreshes. MID devices, to those who check, will show that a year has passed since they crash landed on this strange planet. Those that did not join the party would not have been aware that so much time had passed as the planet seems to be under the influence of a blurring of time, probably due to the fact it is so close to the Luminous Sea. Crew would have gone through the motions and not realized that supplies were dwindling, and anyone who has themselves looked over in the Medbay will discover that they are, in fact, physically one year older. With the Moira finally functioning and with everyone on board, the ship finally begins to ascend and leave the planet behind.
The Captains are all working together to get the crew settled back on board and help those who might need some adjusting to this particular news. Since it has been such a long time, fresh supplies are badly needed, and the ship is directed towards the closest known place: the Mini Colony.
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thisavrou_log2016-09-19 04:07 pm
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[But if this little thing sleeps with them he's going to have to figure out how not to roast and also have alone time with Tali without it staring over the edge of the bed. Then again, maybe that pokeball will be good for that.]
[Priorities. Sue him.]
How hot is it. Is it heavy?
[And Niko reaches out his hands, all squatted down so if it comes over, maybe he can try to pick it up under its arms and lift. He admits this might not be the best decision.]
[And, as a name, he weakly recommends-] Trooper? [At least he didn't recommend naming another pet "Asshole" in some distant language.]
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As for heavy, she has no idea, but Niko seems about to find out as he reaches out his arms and Charmander goes straight over to him.] Watch out for his tail.
[But Niko lifts Charmander like it weighs nothing - it kicks its legs and flails its arms in a way that almost makes it seem like it's enjoying it - and Tali stands along with them, watching Charmander's tail as it bobs back and forth in the air.]
Sounds a bit military. [Although she would take it happily over 'Asshole', admittedly.] Although the first thing I thought of was 'Yaska', and that's the name of an old gunship. [So who is she to talk, really?]
Well, is he heavy?
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But not heavy.
Ah... Fireball? [He's working on names here, and he shrugs at Tali. Both of them are ex-military (even if her position was mechanical). It's an adventure finding good names for an impromptu burning amphibian.]
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[She's a little surprised herself at how excited she is about it. The idea of having a pet never occurred to her before, but now there's - an admittedly weird - one in front of her, she's genuinely enjoying thinking about names and a bed for it and food and exercise and where it'll go when she's in engineering.
She looks at Niko searchingly for a moment, just...making sure.] You're definitely OK with this, right? Having a pet...fire lizard in our room.
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[Which is why he'd avoided pets anyway.]
Besides our room is kind of cold. It will be good for you.
[It's more like that he likes to see Tali smiling so much again. It's been a long time, and the way she was falling apart before? It feels very necessary.]
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It takes her moment to realise why he brought that up - he had a pet back on Macha, she remembers that, but he gave it away. And with his worrying about hurting and breaking everything around him... Her face doesn't change, but she steps closer again and leans against him, trying to be a comforting weight against him.] He'll be fine.
Besides, he walks on two legs. You can teach him how to do high kicks. [She's laughing before she even finishes the sentence.]
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[He does expect it to be tougher, just by the knowledge of what is purpose is. Like one of those fighting dogs.] We don't have to make it fight. Just you know, it means it'll be strong. [He gave her a loose hug against his side.]
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Makes sense. [She lets out a long breath.] With all the trouble we get into, I'd rather know it can look out for itself.
[She looks down as the lizard - Charmander - waves its arms around and chatters away again, and smiles down at it.] So, uh... What do we do with him now? Find him some...food?
[Tali, pet keeping pro.]
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They didn't give you care instructions, did they?
...I have no idea how to care for a fire lizard. Maybe the vet office has something?
[Fire-lizard food? Training treats?]