October Mini-Event

[savmods]

Who: Anyone and everyone
When: Oct. 17-Oct. 31
Where: All over
What: Special deliveries

The latest residents of Avagi haven't been on the space station long, but many have settled into a routine of sorts. It's hard not to, when everyone is locked inside with no weather patterns or job shifts to make each day different. But on October 17, something does change.

Missed Items

It's subtle and swift. Those with sharp eyes and luck may glimpse a flicker of silvery light. It's smaller than the openings that brought them here, and disappears faster. When it does, it leaves something behind—an item from home, left close to the person who misses it... or not. The lights appear all over, depositing items familiar to your worlds. Do they end up with the right person? A completely wrong one? Are they left at a random place in public, to be discovered by the first person who happens to pass by? With so many odd, unannounced deliveries, the answer to all of these questions could be "Yes". Whether you've found someone else's treasure or are looking for your own, you may want to reach out—or at least, keep your eyes open.

A Sense of Home

Still, not everything that was missed was a thing. Certain spaces through Avagi experience a longer, brighter appearance of light, transforming in a variety of ways. Bar: The metal bulkheads of Avagi's bar now vanish a few feet into the room, replaced with wooden floorboards and warm light. While fully stocked, this bar and grill will lack its usual staff or patrons. Unless, of course, you want to step up to the task? Greenery: Especially with its malfunctioning taskbot care, the Greenery has had its share of climate swings... but the dry desert air is definitely new. While overwatering could keep the plants from withering under the heat, the temperature won't change no matter what settings are adjusted. On the bright side: the cactus is perking up! Bartering Block: As with the Bar, the previous construction of this space has been entirely replaced. Instead of wood or metal, the walls and contents are smooth and black, minimalist shapes interspersed by glowing lines of color. To those of a digital nature, the larger system around them will be tangible. Program or programmer, no character will be able to hack their way into complete control, but surface-level constructs and modifications can be made. Ingress Shrines: While no speakers or devices can be found, someone appears to be playing music in the halls... at three different locations. The doorway to the Hall of Music plays through a wide variety of 1920s-40s Earth music, interrupted every now and then by the scratch of a record. The library's Ingress shrine now cycles through 1980s- and 1990s-era pop. The view from the observation station might be depressing, but what about some early jazz to liven it up? No? Like it or hate it, you're stuck with the tunes for now. Observation Station: Speaking of the view from the station... a few of its windows appears to have undergone a marked change. Instead of showing the storm, they now look out onto a scenic compound—and its anti-aircraft defenses. Take in the gentle lapping of the waves as long as you like, but don't try to crack the windows. Whatever it looks like, there's no fresh air outside. Nothing lasts forever. By the end of the month, these changes fade away, leaving Avagi as it was before they arrived... if with some new precious memories.

[OOC Note: Happy housewarming, everyone! Items are permanent, and may be found by the person they're meant for... or by anyone else. We encourage players to reach out to their CR, or comment around on the signup page if you have interest in finding another character's item or allowing them to find your own.

The changed spaces are not permanent, but will be available for anyone to encounter and engage with. Altered spaces will return to normal on November 1.]

Comments

[wallride]

I'm hopin' on the malfunction thing, but they did just find the aged wine, right?

[they being whoever.]

Point me to the water source, ma'am, I'll give you a hand.

[salarianpathfinder]

I have a feeling that I'm going to be needing some before the day is out.

[SIGH! Okay back to business. Raeka points off in A Direction]

Along that back wall, there should be another hose with it. Watch out for the bees. And the cow.

[She still isn't quite sure where the cow came from but WHATEVER. Don't question the fertilizer machine.]

[wallride]

Only when the plants are watered, yeah?

[lúcio starts to skate off, then stops. turns.]

Cow?

[salarianpathfinder]

I'm pretty sure that's what the animal is called, yes.

[Y'know one of those Earth animals.]

[wallride]

How?!

[salarianpathfinder]

I ask myself the same thing every day.

[wallride]

I... okay. Okay, there's a cow here.

[lúcio shakes his head.]

I'll be back in a minute. You need any refills?

[salarianpathfinder]

[Stranger things have happened, Lucio. Just smile and nod.]

If you could fill this bucket again for me, I'd appreciate it. It seems like no matter how much water I throw around, the ground just refuses to stay wet.

[wallride]

Sure.

[he takes it, does the thing, then comes back.]

Uh, I'm Lúcio, by the way. Good to meet you, man.

[salarianpathfinder]

[HELL YES WELCOME BACK FROM THE THING!!]

Ah, I really should have introduced myself sooner. Zevin Raeka, it's nice to meet you as well. Thanks for the help.

[wallride]

No prob. I'm no scientist, but I know we need this stuff to survive.

[he frowns, watering something and watching it dry up abnormally fast.]

[salarianpathfinder]

[That poor little plant :(

Raeka watches it dry up and shakes her head a bit, ALSO frowning because this is some bullshit.]

Being a scientist really isn't giving me much of an edge on this one. I honestly don't know what to make of it.

[wallride]

Too hot... make water disappear???

[s....science.]

[salarianpathfinder]

[She gives him the FRIENDLIEST "no shit dumbass" look she can muster and crosses her arms.]

This entire situation in general. There is no logical reason that explains why the greenery became like this in the blink of an eye. Even if someone had tampered with my settings, it would have taken a significant amount of time for the soil to dry out completely and we would have caught it far before it reached this point.

[wallride]

[what a good frog. two good frogs.]

Maybe it's somethin' to do with the Ingress... think it could still be working and puking out crap like this even in the state its in?

[salarianpathfinder]

[I love these frogs]

I... suppose that might be the case. I haven't been around here very long, and I never had a chance to study the Ingress for myself. All I can base any theories on is what I have heard from other people.

[wallride]

I'm not a scientist, so I never studied the ones I saw working but...

[he puffs his cheeks up.]

"Weird physics breaking stuff" is run of the mill.