( 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, the glass furniture is... Honestly really fucking cool, and both surprising and not surprising at all. Enough so that Tyler only blinks at it as he follows Clark there and takes a seat in front of the other man.

At the question, he can't help but let out a small chuckle.] Given our situation, I have the answer to that question can be a bit more complicated than what I'm usually used to, so... At the risk of not being all that clear, I'll say Texas.

[heliakal]

I know where that is - I'm from Kansas. A lot of people on the ship seem to know Earth geography, but it looks like there are a few different versions of the same place. [ Clark leans back a little and rubs the side of his neck. ] It's strange to think about, but you get used to it after a while.

[ A waitress comes by then to drop off menus and two glasses of ice water. Clark smiles at her and nods in thanks before turning back to Tyler. ]

If you've got any questions about what's going on around here, I'd be happy to answer them - as much as I can.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[Well, that... Doesn't make as much sense, but then again, what does in this situation? He raises his eyebrows as he mulls that over before answering.] Something to look forward to, I guess.

[Once they get the menus and the water, Tyler drinks from the water before looking at the menu or answering Clark.]

Well... I already spoke with... Thán, that was his name, about most of the basics, I think, so... What's life like in the ship, usually?

[heliakal]

[ Clark gives him a sympathetic look, and a helpless little shrug. ] I know, it sounds nuts. The best thing to do is just take it one day at a time.

If you've spoken to Thán you probably know about your job assignment, kitchen duty, that kind of thing. You end up having plenty of time to yourself when you're not working. There's a rec area, a library... And once you get past all of the craziness, there are a lot of interesting people to meet from all sorts of worlds.

[whynotgoonmyown]

[He lets out a short chuckle at that.] At this point, something sounding nuts is hardly enough to make me disbelieve it.

So in other words, it's not so different from every day life back home, just on a spaceship and with aliens. That's... Honestly a lot better than it could be, I guess. Shouldn't be too hard to adjust, at least.