( 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

[whynotgoonmyown]

[Well... That's both a little surprising, and completely expected. And really, the more Tyler thinks about it, the less surprising it is. Why wouldn't anyone do that if they could?

Before he can say anything though, his drink arrives, and he tries it. He immediately makes a face.] I think this is something you'd have to get used to... But I'm not sure I want to.

[incantamentum]

And your beverage of choice, instead? [Because he was clearly going to transmute the hell out of it too. Let's just hope Tyler chose something Eric was at least slightly familiar with.]

[whynotgoonmyown]

[He takes a moment to think before he answers.] Might as well make it red wine like you just got for yourself. It's been a while.

[incantamentum]

[He nods once before waving a hand over the drink, muttering a word under his breath. A cloud of red explodes from the middle of it, quickly turning the alien liquor into a fine French red.] I hope it is to your tastes.

[whynotgoonmyown]

Thank you... [And after a quick raise of his glass, he drank. It takes him a while before he speaks, because... Damn.] Well... It's much better than what I can usually afford, that's for sure.

[incantamentum]

[He can't help but chuckle at that before ducking his head, glancing away.] My apologies. It was unkind to laugh. I just happened to transmute it into one of my favourites. The expense of wine is lessened somewhat when you have my particular stance in France.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[He just has to chuckle at that.] Ah, it's ok. I'd probably laugh a little too if I was in your shoes.

[incantamentum]

In future you can try be more specific, if I've tasted it myself I could probably create it. [He needs basic familiarity with it but after that it should be quite simple.]

[whynotgoonmyown]

[He nods both in acknowledgement and appreciation.] I'll keep that in mind. Thank you, by the way.

[incantamentum]

Its no problem. [And then he's checking his MID for something he'd glanced over previously before he's chuckling.] And as for the sheets I mentioned, it seems I'll be doing similar for you. [He tilts his head.] We are apparently room-mates.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[... And Tyler's checking his own MID, because now that he thought about it, he had heard something about a roommate, and in hindsight the second bed in his room couldn't have meant anything else. It just... had clearly slipped his mind.] So we are. Huh... I... Thank you in advance for the sheets, first of all, and... Well, this does make a few thing easier, I gotta say.

[incantamentum]

[He grins and can't help but laugh a little.] Strange how they managed to wrangle that. I wonder if they knew about us before? [He takes a sip of his wine.] I hope you don't snore.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[He chuckles at that.] No, I don't. Or at least if I do, it never bothered anyone that's been in the same room as me when I'm asleep. Guess you'll find out for sure later.

[incantamentum]

[He chuckles.] Well, silencing spells can be beneficial if not. Although I've found a lot of your kind to snore, or at least make strange noises in their sleep. [A coy grin.] For a while I was involved with a werelion... [Because apparently those existed in certain locations.] He snored in such a way that I feared the window panes would crack.

[whynotgoonmyown]

A werelion, eh? [That not a were you hear of much, true.] Well, I won't disagree that we do make noises when we sleep. I mean, most people do, but still... The thing I mainly do when I'm sleeping is jerking my leg, I've been told, so you might be fine.

[Well, that and apparently putting a little too much strength into spooning, but that's not exactly relevant right now.]

[incantamentum]

[He nods.] I suppose its a good thing then that our beds won't be so close that I'll notice you jerking your leg. [He shrugs.]

[whynotgoonmyown]

Hey, as far as roommates go, I'd say we're off to a pretty good start.

[incantamentum]

I'd say so, yes. After all... most of the other ship's patrons don't seem to have been so lucky.

[whynotgoonmyown]

Small mercies. [He drinks from his glass again before shrugging.] Although I suppose after being kidnapped and sent to space, roommate drama becomes especially petty.

[incantamentum]

[A loud chuckle.] Well the whole plundering among the stars thing will potentially become old. Roommate drama might be all we have left.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[It takes him a moment to process that, because it's both unexpected and quite plausible.] My god, that's... A surprisingly depressing thought.

[incantamentum]

[A nod and somewhat sombre expression.] Well, yes. I'm sorry... perhaps our stay here won't be so long?

[whynotgoonmyown]

I mean, don't get me wrong, if the worst that happens to us while we're here is roommate drama, I'll be perfectly happy, but still... Not space being able to save us from that is... [He has to take a moment to think of the right way to phrase it.] Just goes to show how even the most mundane shit can follow you around, I guess.

[incantamentum]

[He nods.] Well I wouldn't be too happy with roommate drama between us, not when we come from the same world. However if we get a third member and have drama with them? I'd be positively gleeful for it to be our only problem out here.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[He chuckles at that.] That's fair enough. Better to keep the drama away from the ones closest to you, right?