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"Sometimes, the thing that brings us together also pulls us apart. "
The beginning of the month was a whirlwind of confusion—for both seasoned and new members of the crew. Link’d Inc’s unsavory methods for obtaining information were revealed, the company’s front runner was murdered and planted on the ship, and with the help of Benjamin Link, the crew was able to free the kidnapped children and unlock the ship so that the Moira could get as far away as possible. It was a mess, but after the refugees were taken to a nearby by planet to start over, things have finally begun to settle down. The ship also has more crew than it’s ever had, and that can only mean one thing: more work. An unfortunate side effect of having so many bodies in one place, everyone is being asked to contribute; the captains implore everyone to chip in and do their share. Clean up after yourselves, don’t miss your shifts, and give fellow crew members a hand with their tasks if they can’t get them done on time. ☄ SPACEWALK ( 02.16 - 02.23 )Eventually, Manasseh comes to the crew with a training opportunity. The captains are well aware that not everyone on board have learned essential skills for surviving and working in space. To remedy that, she has offered to take a week to train groups in the skill of performing space walks on the hull. Those who already have experience are welcomed as assistant instructors. Those willing will learn how to safely don a spacesuit and secure oxygen lines and tethers—for both themselves and others. All skills that will come in handy in case there is a need for emergency repairs, or if the crew encounters a low-atmosphere environment they wish to explore. Mysteriously, there is also a promise of something interesting on the horizon for those willing to learn. ☄ TREATS N' SWEETS ( 02.16 - EVENING )As a way of extending an olive branch to the crew, the captains have cleared out the kitchen and mess hall early in the afternoon. Later that evening, the crew is asked to come down - via their MIDs - as the captains have a surprise for them. The tables are lined with finger foods, sandwiches, pretzels and chips, but the table in the very back is where the captains are lingering. They’ve made desserts for the crew, but they aren’t just any typical sweet concoction. They are each unique, and there are small, hand-written signs in front of each:
•JUST RELAX: Mint chocolate chip ice cream scooped out into bowls and is the most sweet of the three. The first bite does little to the person eating it, but each subsequent taste results in an increasingly relaxed state. The more that is consumed, the more mellow the person becomes.
•BE HONEST: A delicate concoction of science and the culinary arts, this dessert is refreshing and semi-sweet. The fruity flavors burst in your mouth, loosening your tongue, and result in a brief period of honesty. The reactions vary from person to person—anywhere from being more blunt than normal to answering any question that is asked without a filter. The effects wear off after an hour.
•YOU'RE SWEET: A selection of small chocolate cheesecakes offer something rich and decadent to enjoy. Each one brings something a little different in terms of flavor, the taste lingering for some time after you’re done. Some make you feel indulgent, some make you feel romantic; this makes you feel both. Those that sample this dessert will feel lighter, happier, and more likely to indulge in romantic endeavors. The effects last for only one night, dissipating after a good night’s sleep. Those that do not require sleep will suffer the effects for two days. ☄ LANTERNS IN THE BLACK ( 02.23 )The day starts out differently than most. The captains send a message saying that everyone has been granted light duty for the day, and once they finish their necessary chores, they are given the remainder of it to themselves. Around midday, an announcement will be made. The pilgrim fleet of Librae Prime will be performing their yearly Celebration of Life. They are on their way to a system decades away, and each year, they celebrate the lives gained and lost within their ranks by releasing a multitude of brightly colored lanterns out into space. The Pilgrims make a habit of inviting ships within range to participate as it is a joyful event for them.
The entire crew is welcome to watch from the observation deck, the lights dimmed so the view can be properly appreciated, but those members of the crew who have participated in the space walk lessons or have previous experience have a special opportunity all their own. Manasseh invites them to the airlock with a supply of flying lanterns and an offer to put their new-found skills to use by releasing the Moira’s own lanterns. The morning after the flight of the lanterns a special surprise will await everyone in their mailboxes. A small lantern sits waiting for each member of the crew. It casts a soft light comparable to a simple nightlight and will hover in a stationary position when activated.
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thisavrou_log2016-02-15 11:56 pm
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[But Niko does not have the reaction that he should.]
[Yes, he is awed, because the idea of a mask changing someone so utterly is impressive. But then there's this kid.]
Oh my god, look at your fucking ears. [It comes out of his mouth before he can stop himself, but then he moves on quickly, hoping that Link doesn't react to the swear.] Do you come in big? [He makes a motion near the top of his own head.] I met a guy on my last ship with ears like this. He was my height. Looked kind of similar.
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Uh... ["Do you come in big" is such a confusing question. Enough so that his answer falls out of his mouth before he can catch himself.] I don't think I was that tall when I was... [When he was an adult. That's going to be even harder to explain than the mask, though. And he doesn't really want to talk about it. So he'd better figure out something to say, and fast.]
I'll grow up eventually, [is what he settles on, lamely.]
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[To his credit, he had asked that man if he could touch his floaty green balls.]
Okay, yeah.
Sorry, I met this guy. He was- he had that sort of ears and hair your color, but his eyes glowed and he was a pretty big man.
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... huh. Link isn't entirely sure what to make of that.]
It's okay, [he says, though he still seems generally confused. But, he remembers Chara assuming they were from the same world, and he supposes he can't actually take it for granted. So, he'll go ahead ask this time.] Did he say he was Hylian?
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[He just knows more magic happened. That's the important part.]
There was a ship I was on before this- not a very good one. But we would get people from different places there, too. And honestly? I don't like that we show up against our will but I am glad you are here rather than on that one.
[He ends up stooping down so he can try to get a better look at Link.]
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Wasn't it an accident? [The magic -- or whatever -- of the Ingress reaching out and grabbing them, pulling them here... He thinks the captains would send them back, if they could.
But the part that matters to him is that... If it's an accident, then it means someone didn't choose to pull him away from Termina at such an important time.]