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( september intro log )

Who: Everyone
When: September 1st and on
Where: The ship and on planet
What: Getting acclimated to ship life and exploring
Warnings: Please label any warnings you have on your threads

SHIP LIFE

"It is not the ship so much as skillful sailing that assures a prosperous voyage."

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 various machines line the walls on either side, though they are not accessible from where you stand. Shortly after, you are led out and toward the medbay.

Inside this room, you are given a physical scan and sign a contract that states you are now part of the crew 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. From there, you are guided out of the medbay and into the main hall with specific instructions not to leave.

☄MAIN HALL ( 09.01 to 09.03 )

After everyone is gathered together, you learn that these are your accommodations for the night. The captains explain that the Moira is not readily suited for such a large influx of people, and that this is only temporary. Placed around the room are a variety of blankets, sheets, and mats in lieu of beds, and crates of MREs have been provided along with H₂O hydration kits. Some time in the “morning hours”, all MIDs will receive a message designating rooming assignments and areas of the ship that are open to exploration.

GALLEY ● MESS HALL ● REC AREA

All remaining areas accessible to crew members are open later in the “evening hours”. Crew are also informed that the Moira is approximately two days from their current destination.

DESCENSION

"A force of nature unto itself."

From a distance, the planet’s reddish atmosphere slowly becomes more transparent the closer the Moira ventures, and mountain ranges, volcanic fields, valleys, ice caps, canyons, deserts, and impact craters are visible in stark detail. The remnants of a lone moon hangs in its outer orbit and impedes the ship’s ability to dock close to the planet’s surface. As the crew prepares to disembark, there are noticeable changes in gravity as well as some disturbances in energy output.

☄EXPLORATORY EXCURSION I ( 09.04 to 09.11 )

Due to unstable atmospheric conditions, crew members must utilize the transporters located in the Cargo Bay to descend to the surface. Each craft holds upwards of six passengers and is piloted remotely via Navigation. Once it lands, orders will be sent to MIDs detailing mission directives. These include: scouting surrounding areas for potential threats, determining if the mile-long road from the transporter to the nearest inhabited area is free of hazards, and assessing local friendliness.

Planetary Environment Details
● The air is breathable. However, there is a pleasant sweetness to it that generates an overall invigoration.
● Vegetation is sparse due to dry and windy weather patterns. It’s dusty, and the ground itself is rather gritty in texture.
● The initial temperature feels hot and causes the skin to prickle with sweat. Yet, the longer one is exposed to the elements, the less you are inclined to notice.
● There is an overall lack of civilization, and what populace there is remains centralized in one area. Crew members may stumble across the occasional explorer returning to their own ship; they are friendly and welcoming but also eager to leave.
● The sun does not seem to set. Even in the “later” hours of the day, it is still as bright as it had been at “noon”.

☄EXPLORATORY EXCURSION II ( 09.12 to 09.17 )

A thriving marketplace that was found during the initial search has been deemed an appropriate place for trade and much needed supplies. Crew members are encouraged to engage in local customs while continuing to maintain their current duties aboard the Moira, and they must assist in the delivery of goods to the transporter. They are more than welcome to explore this new area.

The Marketplace
● There is no monetary system in place; if there is an item you want, trade for it. (Locals will accept anything as payment.)
● Booths, shops, and tents line both sides of the pathways weaving throughout the area. Signs with written language are not recognizable; however, MIDs will translate any spoken languages so they are understood. Vendors are an eclectic mix of species, and not all of them are humanoid in form as they are from varying parts of the universe.
● The smells of foreign foods are everywhere. Yet, that familiar sweetness seems to occasionally overpower it. It is also loud as others bustle about their business.
● Natives are not unkind, but they are not as overly welcoming as strangers in the market are. They are quiet, reserved, and helpful to some extent. They are easily recognizable by the plain masks and hoods worn over their faces.
●Seedy areas are found in the depths of the market. Drug and sex trades are not uncommon but not openly displayed.

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I guess he was talking about me, even if there are more around, I think.

[At least he'd met some from other worlds, he thinks. He gives Eggsy a quick look over before he takes a step back as well, letting the crew pass.]

Like I said, nothing to apologize for. Loki-- he likes to flirt a lot. It's a little hard to resist. [He laughs.] Don't tell him, but... I think if I hadn't had a boyfriend when we met, I might have been really tempted to kiss him too.

[And if things hadn't been complicated for a lot of other reasons...]

Do you know what he's the God of, by the way?

[Oh, he was totally talking about you, Billy. Eggsy knows that, but he's trying to make it less awkward.]

There's more avengers here?

[Wow, so many superheros. It was unexpected, but Eggsy was actually kind of excited by the thought of it.]

Well, yeah. I mean, you's both are good lookin', I think it'd be hard to not want to kiss either of you.

[His head tips to the side, confused.]

The God of.. [He hadn't asked Loki that. His knowledge on that topic was a little rusty, but he'd rather know than guess.] ..no, he didn't.

I saw Captain America, yeah.

[And Billy looks a little excited about that, okay. It's his childhood hero!

And Billy pauses at that before he just laughs, nudging at Eggsy lightly.]

I don't know about Loki, but I need a date at least before the kissing stuff.

[Oh, right--] God of Mischief... which is something he has fun with. So, you know, I'm not promising there won't be pranks or something where he's involved. On the other hand, he can tell some pretty entertaining stories.

Captain America?

[What the fuck. Was all the superheros here? He could dream one day his favorite would show up. Maybe he was already here.]

I feel like you're pullin' my leg, but don't think you're doin' that. Any chance The Punisher is here?

[Marine, marksman, demolitions expert, and master fighter. Yeah, him. Eggsy liked him.

Eggsy grins and rolls his shoulders, tapping Billy lightly on the arm.]

Well that makes a lot of fuckin' sense. Could sorta tell, ya know? That he might like causin' trouble.

I swear I'm not! I'll prove it when we're back on the ship, even. [He gives him a look, eyebrows raised.] The Punisher? That's your favorite?

[He shrugs.] Maybe? I haven't met everyone on the ship. I guess if they pull other people in, it's possible...

[And okay, yeah. Eggsy has a point.]

That sort of is his thing. You look like you might not mind all that much. What sort of guy are you, Eggsy?

Well, to be honest with ya, bruv, my favorite superhero is different now that I've met actually one.

[He grins at Billy, folding his arms over his chest, shaking his head.]

I mean, all the others are cool, yeah? I like 'em. I just think it's easier for me to relate to someone like him.

[Eggsy couldn't really relate to most superheroes, powers and all that, but he did like the idea of saving people.]

Oh, um. [He runs his hand through his hair, shrugging.] Well, I don't mind that he likes to cause trouble, s'long as nobody gets hurt. I dunno, though. Just a normal guy. [Eggsy's cheeks heat up, and he looks away.] Don't know how to answer that.

You know, you're taking this whole superhero thing in stride. I've met some people who think I'm lying right off the bat. Or just an insane fan.

[Not that he's complaining. It's nice to just be believed.]

Easier to relate, huh? It's why the Scarlet Witch was my favorite.

[You know, long before he even knew she was his mother or anything.

He reaches over after Eggsy looks away, placing a hand on his upper arm.]

Normal is a good answer. And I'd say pretty cute too, actually. So-- what do you say? Want to go exploring a little bit? Even if we don't find much, at least we both get some pleasant company right?

No point in makin' a fuss. Only make me and everyone around me unhappy. 'Sides, figure it'd be hard to outright call ya a liar when I'm on a spaceship right now.

[Which he hadn't thought would ever happen to him.]

Why was she your favorite?

[He tips his head, curious. His eyes flicking down to the hand on his arm, which he promptly leans into, and his cheeks flush further, lips quirking.]

That's nice of ya, bruv. [Eggsy leans a bit closer.] S'long as you know I think you're cute, too.

And, yeah. I don't see why not. Think it might be a good way to spend my day.

True. We were sort of kidnapped to a spaceship... I guess anything is possible then, right?

[He idly scratches at the back of his head before shrugging his shoulders.]

Magic. Loki isn't the only one with a few tricks up his sleeves.

[He gives a smile of his own at that compliment. He nudges at him lightly.]

Come on then, let's go have a look around.

[He starts to move to leave then, but he shoots a playful look back to Eggsy.]

If my magic works the same here as it did back home, if we get into a tight spot with any weird aliens, I can probably teleport us back here.

[So Billy had magic, too. That was interesting and he kind of hoped that someday Billy might show him. He wouldn't ask or anything because Eggsy's not the pushy sort and he figures the guy might show him when he's ready anyways.]

Yeah, alright.

[He starts after Billy, a light grin on his face and he's ab-]

What? Are you fuckin' serious?

[Eggsy's grin widens and he turns around, walking backwards out of the transporter.]

And this is me hopin' we do run into some weird aliens.

Yeah, but like I said, I haven't had a chance to test it here... but hopefully it works.

[He returns the grin.]

Don't hope for that and blame me when I can't get us away from weird alien experiments or something.

Ah, alright.

[He wouldn't be too upset. A little disappointed, mind, but nothing he wouldn't get over.]

Can't blame a guy for hopin'. Kinda think it'd be nice, though.

[Eggsy winks, turning around to get a good look at the landscape.]

Wonder what's 'round here.

Well, we don't have to be running from weird aliens if you want to help me test it out sometime, you know. I can show you some things anytime.

[Billy isn't above showing off a bit to someone he likes if they want to see his magic, not now that he's comfortable with using it again.

But right-- new planet. They really should be paying attention. He shrugs at the question, looking out ahead of them.]

I don't know. Do you think aliens have any of the same kinds of places we do on earth?

Really?

[Eggsy liked the idea of Billy wanting to, maybe, wrap his arms around him and teleport him to different places. He grins, shoving his hands into his pockets as things get a touch more serious.]

I dunno. You'd think that, well, alien or not, that they'd have similar functions, yeah? Like eat. Sleep. Drink.

[Other things.]

So maybe we should look for that stuff. Try to find out where they'd get their food or water, that'd help.

Really.

[He nods, thoughtful.]

I'd think so, yeah. Nothing can exit without some form of that. And we're here to look for supplies, right? So they must think they have something...

Hopefully it's stuff we can actually consume ourselves...

I ain't got no clue what alien food or water's like, but I bet they've got some kind of machine we can use to test it.

[But he's not sure what or who to ask.]

We can go just walk around a bit?

Yeah, definitely.

[He looks around them thoughtfully.]

Are we just picking a direction for now?

Yeah, I suppose so.

[He glances at the few others that had been on their ride down.]

They don't seem to know any better than we do. Figure we should just carve out our own paths.

Sure.

[He gives a look over at him, amused.]

I'd almost think this is a way to get some alone time to keep up the flirting...

Billy.

[Eggsy stops moving, turning to face Billy full on, a hand lightly placed on his shoulder.]

Can you blame me? Really. [His expression is almost incredulous.] You're well fit, and I can't seem to help myself.

[Well.

Okay, his expression has to soften just a little bit at that, doesn't it? Especially since Eggsy really does earnest.

And while he doesn't feel right about actually kissing Eggsy without speaking to Loki about it first, a quick peck on the cheek can't hurt, right? Not like the others who came down with them are really paying them any attention, and it doesn't seem like anything else is around to see them.] Mm, I think I can see what you mean.

[He could help himself, if Billy wasn't feeling it, but he was and Eggsy liked that.

Eggsy turns into the kiss slightly, surprised, causing Billy's mouth to slide across his cheek just a little. He flushes, cause that'd almost turned into some awkward movie moment where Eggsy makes a fool of himself by knocking their heads together. He's glad it didn't go like that, and his hand slides down Billy's arm on a soft sigh.]

That ain't fair.

[He steps just a little closer.]

Kissin' me when you well know I can't kiss you back.

That's not true.

[He laughs a bit, something soft and genuine. It's just weird, that's all. He's spent the last year and some months more focused on survival than flirting unless you counted Loki...

And now here he is, with a cute guy and feeling more relaxed than he has in a while. It's amazing.]

I mean, if it's a friendly kiss on the cheek, I doubt Loki would mind too much... and if we're being honest, I have no idea how he feels about kisses on the mouth either. We never had a reason to discuss it, last place I came.

[Because as much as Eggsy would love to kiss Billy, like really love it, he can't seem to make himself get any closer. He wasn't that kind of person, got the feeling Billy wouldn't want to be that kind of person either.]

If you's two ever get to talkin' 'bout me and decide it's okay to kiss ya, you know where to find me.

[His eyes flick down to Billy's mouth then he sighs, stepping back again, a light grin as he turns back around.]

Didn't think I'd be strugglin' with this in outer space.

Well, we are on the same ship, so I'm sure I can track you down, yeah.

[No, for all the flirting and kidding around, Billy really isn't that type... though if Loki really is okay with it? It's going to be hard to not feel tempted, he thinks.]

Yeah, you and me both. I mean, if we're talking truthfully, this is sort of the most pleasant thing I've dealt with in a while, but.

[He grins and, okay- topic change.]

Getting to play Star Trek a little bit isn't all that bad either.

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