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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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I have, man. I didn't expect that. I didn't look out for a long time, though. I saw such bad sights on my last ship.
But this feels pretty good. [He has to admit. This is about as close to his actual childhood dream as he's gotten. Not to mention he was talking to a fucking robot and who the hell cares if he's 30. That's still amazing.]
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[seeing the lost light ripped in half floating through space was haunting and that was before they got inside and found all the corpses!]
Earth, right. I think Megatron and Ultra Magnus have been there before. It was all happening on Earth a few years ago... [he snorts, shaking his head.] You enjoy it now, just wait until you've been put on rivet duty for the five hundredth time.
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I bet when things like this happen, though, it's still pretty good to look at.
Do you guys do anything like this?
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[he floats a little closer to niko, climbing along the hull with his hands. it makes it easier, even if they are just talking over a comm.]
Unless you mean the other stuff, getting stuck on crazy planet then... yeah, also pretty often.
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Hold your hand up like this. [He sticks his hand out in front of him, palm out. He'll continue the conversation in a minute. He just needs to see something first. It's important.]
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[riptide doesn't really understand but holds his hand up regardless.]
We doing a hi-five?
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[And then he puts his hand (not hi-five style) palm flat against Riptide's so he can see the size difference. He can't tell how he feels through the thick protective gloves, but he's guessing like a car. And the little boy in him? The same little boy that wanted to do things like spacewalks and fly in rockets? Is delighted by this. Much better than the hardened, bitter criminal that usually rules his mind.]
My hand is very small next to yours. [And as far as humans go, he's a big guy. He leans back after that.]
I've been stuck in crazy places, but still pretty new at stuck on crazy planets. That's just happened in the past couple of years.
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Yeah, I am, aren't I? [he still bumps his hand forward gently like a little hi five. you got one niko, deal.] What sort of places? Were they all on the same planet?
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No, a few different ones now. And some space stations. One time we woke up in a graveyard. Last ship I was on liked to drop people in the ocean.
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[he says, brightly. not realising How That Might Sound.]