( november intro log )

[hownkai]

Who: Everyone
When: November 1st and on
Where: The ship and on planet
What: Exploration + new arrivals
Warnings: Please label any warnings you have on your threads

THE INFLUX

"It is not so much about beginnings and endings; it is about muddling through the middle."

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 nothing is familiar.

Welcome to Caducus Primary

Shortly after your arrival, you are met by one of the captains and any of the crew of the Moira who might have accompanied him. You are given a brief physical scan and are asked to sign a contract that states you are now part 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. Much like the Moira's own Ingress, C-Primary's Ingress seems to be malfunctioning, and nothing can return through it. If you choose to disregard this offer, you will be detained indefinitely by the natives of Caducus Primary. (Joining the Moira is really the only choice you have.)

DESCENSION

"I am the keeper of fragile things."

From a distance, Caducus Primary doesn't look like much. The weather on the planet is extremely stable, and the vegetation is neat, almost pristine. What stands out about C-Primary, however, is the fact that there are hundreds of VERY TALL buildings packed together in many of the cities. They are elevated about the ground on what appear to be stilts and sway almost gracefully in the gentle breeze that is always present. Their stability never wavers; they don't fall down. The streets are lined with beautiful sculptures that are placed wherever light is needed. Many other designs can be found outside as well as in. This planet is rather wealthy, and the abundance of their natural resources reflect in everything. The world glitters just as glass would in the sunlight.

Native Details
● They have darker skin tones, but their hair styles and colors are all as unique as they can make them. This can be seen as influence from other travelers.
● Friendly, welcoming, and encouraging to the crew to trade with them for what they need.
● There are no visible "poor" areas.
● Calm and organized. If lost or in need of directions, they will offer to take you where you are going.
● Vey strict when it comes to rules. (Trade what you say you're going to trade.)

☄CITY PROPER

There are many things to do once on planet. In the city proper, stepping into one of the multiple shops reveals workers crafting glass figurines, jewelry, cups, and other items to your specifications. Trading is the same as on all other planets—there is no one accepted monetary unit. Yet, any unsavory cargo (such as weapons, explosives, alcohol, and drugs) will not be found anywhere in the vicinity of these areas. Other travelers have set up places outside the cities near transporter zones for these particular necessities. Trade at your discretion. At night, if you catch your reflection in a surface that isn't quite as transparent (on a sculpture, the side of a building, anything made of glass), there will be a momentary glimpse of your past or future self. A blink, and then, it will be gone.

Staying on the Moira isn't required during time spent on Caducus Primary. Visit one of its many fine hotels with its beautiful accomodations. The price is remarkably inexpensive: it's free.

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Comments

[imaginary_wife]

Your food. [She goes over to Athena, looking far more earnest than a woman who would normally be carrying a formal arrangement.]

Are you at least taking my advice on stocking up?

[pallantias]

I’ve been eating, if that’s what you’re asking. [Cautiously, and in small portions while she’s on the ship, but it’s still an improvement from before.]

I’ve been attempting to. [The food they provide in the hotel is free, but most of it is perishable. Athena has stashed some fruit to supplement her diet while on the ship, but she has no idea how long it will keep.

Her gaze goes back to the blossoms in the doctor’s arms.] Are you stocking up as well? [The flowers don’t look edible, but on an alien planet, it’s no more unlikely than anything else.]

[imaginary_wife]

Good to hear.

[She looks down at the mass of flowers in her arms, and then turns them for Athena to better see. Each one is different, all of them a disparity of plants- some of them not even flowers. Some of them even the heads of vegetables rather than true flowers.]

I'm going to do some testing. We have plenty of manufactured medicine but in case of emergency I want some medicinal plants growing in our garden. So I'm trying to find as many things as I can test as possible.

No cactuses yet, but to my luck. I would hate having to navigate that.

[pallantias]

[The flora is all completely unrecognizable to Athena, but that’s hardly surprising. It does look like something she could help with though, and Athena’s itching for something actually tangibly useful to do.]

Do you need any help? I could handle the more hazardous plants. [She’s from a planet where the plants’ defense mechanisms include explosive fruit and thorns with an electric charge. Cacti are nothing.]

[imaginary_wife]

Good. Because touching some of these would be a trip.

[She looks around for a bench or table she can set the flowers down on and rifle through. Once she does, she settles them there.]

Alright. Let's get started. How busy are you? [She's saying as she is picking out various flowers to show her.]

[pallantias]

My armor is more than enough protection.

[She follows the doctor and watches her lay the various plants before them. Still, she recognizes none of them.]

I’m not busy. The captains didn’t provide any specific orders. [She sounds annoyed by this fact. Leave it to Athena to be irritated at having too much free time.]

[imaginary_wife]

No, their orders aren't terribly specific. [She says it like she knows that it's odd. All of their behavior seems very odd.]

Alright, I need these, these, and these. [She holds up some specific flowers, leaves glistening like the glass that seemed to make up most of the architecture. Beautiful petals, delicate looking but one would guess not as soft as normal. But they're surprisingly pliant to the touch.]

These have the strongest affects.