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"Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us."
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. Shortly after, you are led out and toward the medbay.
Inside this room, you are given a physical scan and offered a contract to sign that states you are now part of the crew 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. From there, you are guided out of the medbay and to your living quarters.
Having left Amissis-Re behind, tensions among crew members have continued to escalate into ship-wide consequences, and recognizing the need for some separation among those aboard the Moira, the Captains make the unanimous decision to deviate from their present course to a "nearby" planet that is notable for such popular distractions. While it is not a permanent solution, measures are being taken to monitor the crew's morale much more closely. New arrivals will be treated as they always are; yet, now, more than ever, it is important to stress the balance of working together toward their goal of reaching their destination so that everyone will return home.
WELCOME TO COLLECTIVES ASH3 - BF3 - CLF5
The Collective is a paradise resort located far from any other neighboring planets to offer the most leisurely experience possible to its patrons. Artificially created for multiple uses, it is divided into separate locales interconnected with a tubing transport system that is so fast and efficient that it’s like being teleported to the next area. Extensive mapping can be found at various intersecting points to offer some direction, and there are even recognizable adverts from a very familiar stop months before spread out across the Collective. Whether looking to explore or to simply shed the weight of anxiety, there are plenty of opportunities to be found within ASH3, BF3, and CLF5.
All crew members are given a card from the Captains that has an unlimited amount of credits on it. Organized through trade, these allow Moirans access to any of the luxuries that the Collective has to offer aside from the purchase of items considered weapons due to the escalation of recent events. Food, clothes, trinkets, or even a full spa experience—the limits, otherwise, are endless. The Captains emphasize that this is time to relax and take a break from the grind that is living and working on a spaceship as unique as the Moira.
☄ B.E.A.C.H! THE BEST ESCAPE ANYONE CAN HAVE!
For those seeking a fun time, the Collective offers a variety of activities on ASH3. There are multiple beaches to enjoy as well as beachside kiosks offering drinks, beach toys and surf equipment for those a little more sports-minded. The tide washes in beautiful shells to collect, and there are always life-guards on duty to make sure everyone stays safe while enjoying their time on the beach. ASH3 offers a safe and friendly environment with plenty of fun in the sun for everyone. There is also a boardwalk full of restaurants, bars and plenty of games and entertainment for when you want to step off the sand but don’t want to give up being out in the sun.For those who can’t or won’t bear the sun, ASH3 also offers a thriving night life on both beach and boardwalk. There are midnight boat tours to view the bioluminescent schools of fish native to the island and bonfire dance parties that go long into the mornings. On the boardwalk, all shops are open until midnight as well as many clubs and social spots where crew can mingle with other tourists in the area.
So you don’t like the sand. It’s too hot, and it gets everywhere. Then hop onto one of the many transportation systems, slip into some warmer clothes, and take to the slopes. More experienced crew can immediately dive in, but those who need help can take lessons on how to ski or snowboard. There’s hot cocoa, sleds, snowball fights, and the occasional person making a snow angel (or snow person). ASH3 also has areas for rock climbing, sky diving, base jumping, bodyboarding, canoeing, hang gliding, jetskis, mountain biking, hiking, and much more.
☄ WHEN I SHOP, THE WORLD GETS BETTER Not everyone enjoys shopping, but this Collective entices even the most frugal and reluctant into spending their credits here. In fact, the Captains are encouraging this. They give the explicit “order” to buy whatever you want for yourself and your fellow crew members, but more than that, to consider making purchases to better the ship. Is there any area of the Moira that needs spruced up? Maybe some fresh paint in the mess hall,or new furniture in the decks? Maybe some fancy curtains for all those windows on the observation deck, or a few throw pillows? New pots and pans for the kitchen might be something to add to this list as well as equipment for the rec area, or whatever else you think BF3 will have to help increase comfort aboard the Moira.
To enhance your shopping experience, the technology here allows you to try on clothes without lifting a hand. The food here is an unlimited spread of gourmet dining to comfort food and every dessert you can think of. When you’re finished with your purchases, have all your packages and larger items delivered back to the ship for you.
☄ TREAT YO SELF The accommodations on the Collective of CLF5 are as unique as they come. Lodging is available for those who want to sleep in an environment that’s underwater or perhaps those who desire something as simple as a soft bed. No matter what kind of room you want to purchase for the night, it’ll be available here, and the only true limit is the imagination. When you aren’t relaxing in a hotel room, you’ll find that there are numerous spas and hair salons that offer varied services. Gold face masks rejuvenate your skin, the Ever Young™ Spa can make you look ten years younger with one treatment, and the mud baths are known across the universes for making you feel youthful and refreshed. If you’re looking for a new hairstyle or to relax, this Collective is the place for you to spend those hard-earned credits.
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thisavrou_log2016-06-01 12:20 am
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She happily extends one of her metal hands up into the air for a high five, but the woman is moving faster than Fiora realized. When their hands clap, it's enough force to knock her off balance and awkwardly tumble into the water on her butt.]
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Oh no, I'm sorry. Got a little too carried away, I guess. [ milly smiles sheepishly with a little laugh. ] Are you alright? Here, let me help you up.
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[Fiora accepts the hand, but she doesn't expect Milly to be able to help her up, considering how heavy her metal body is. She rolls forward onto her feet and stands mostly on her own. Water pours out of the airholes in her chassis and she shuffles around for a few seconds, trying to get it to finish trickling out.]
It was worth it. [wiping some muddy sand from her legs, she looks up at Milly, grinning like before.] I don't know why, but watching you fly around like that made me giddy. I'm so jealous.
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her eyes go a little wide in surprise, because this girl looks like she has robot parts!! but...it's not ladylike to just...ask someone if they're a cyborg, too. right? milly manages a bright smile, though, trying not to fixate on it. ]
Oh, thanks! [ she laughs a little. ] It does come in handy, I won't lie. Like when I'm late for work. It's like a shortcut!
[ and god okay she can't help herself ]
You don't, um...you don't worry about getting rust?
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No, I'm alright in the water. My body is waterproof. But like anyone, I'll want to shower the salt and sand off when I get home. It feels dirty once the ocean is gone, you know?
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[ she wrinkles her nose with a laugh. ]
I'm Milly, by the way. Are you from the Moira too?
[ she figures those MID things are not all that universal. ]
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[Fiora does a little pose to help introduce herself, holding out her arms and tipping her head.]
I'm Fiora. And, yep, I'm another Ingress refugee. Are you new? I don't think I've seen you around, and I work in the mess hall.
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That's me, the new girl! Well, a new girl, anyway. But I haven't spent a lot of time on the ship yet. Thought I'd better soak up some sun before the opportunity's gone. [ she hesitates. ] So, um, not to be rude, but are you a cyborg too?
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[She isn't really a 'cyborg,' but that's the word that seems to explain it the easiest to most people from other worlds. It does the job without Fiora having to give people a 2,000 word explanation of her world and what happened to her... which she wouldn't want to give, anyway.]
Wait... "too"? Have you been meeting other cyborgs?
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[ it's not super apparent, the synthetic skin is blended pretty seamlessly with the rest of her, but it doesn't freckle like her natural skin does. milly holds up her left hand, and it transforms into a little hand-sized blaster weapon. ]
See?
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[Fiora starts at the sudden transformation of her hand, her eyebrows raising instinctively. Well - that was about the last thing she would have expected.
After her initial surprise, she relaxes a little and laughs awkwardly. Hopefully that wasn't super rude or offensive. People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones and all that.]
Uh, that... well, I guess that explains the flying, then?
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[She offers a metal hand.] My name is Fiora. Thanks for giving me that little show...
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[ finally landing in the water, miles feels her feet touch to wet sand and she beams, extending a hand. ]
I'm Milly. Any time! [ she looks at fiora thoughtfully. ] You know, I might even be able to take you up with me. I don't know how much you weigh, but...