elnyan | ❪ test drive: #2 ❫ THE OVERFLOW

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THE PROLOGUE

Many people in stasis seem to be medically sound enough to wake up, brother. Are the preparations ready to go?

Yes, I've long prepared myself for this. Watching them everyday has been truly rewarding.

... Right. Yeah. Okay, let's get them ready to wake up. We should keep their minds active to ease the transition into consciousness. A simple VR program should do the trick, I think.

I will boot one immediately. There! All systems are green. Their consciousnesses are linked. However, their minds appear to be too active... They may be over-stimulated, brother.

Huh? How can that be...? Can we pull them out safely?

Not from my end, no. This may be too large for us to fix alone. Do you think...?

Yes, I think so... It will have to be done organically. Can you send out a message to our refugees?

Of course, brother. I will send one swiftly. We must be sure to fix this before Darma returns.

There is urgency in the Orbiters' request. Refugees currently in El Nysa are asked via mass message to please return to Thesa Station virtual reality area immediately. Zasere tells them that the next set of Refugees are scheduled to wake, but there's been an issue.

On Thesa, refugees will find that the people in stasis are still apparently trapped in slumber. Most of them are complete strangers, but there's a chance you may recognize a familiar face or two. Normally, these people would wake up from their pods without issue, but due to a malfunction caused by the unforeseen force during The Descent, they have to go through extra measures to make this possible. Those in slumber require extra stimulation, something to keep their minds active. What better than a simulation of an area of El Nysa?

Keeping their minds active requires an extremely involved simulation. Those subjected to the VR (prospective characters) will find themselves completely immersed in their new environment, believing themselves to be native Olympians. To wake up from the simulation, characters must work together to accomplish a certain objective(s) in the icy tundra. Characters in-game will be aware that this is a simulation, but this is good practice for properly interacting with El Nysa natives, isn't it?

An AC-length log thread on this TDM may be submitted for Two (2) Natha REP points HERE. Please read the OOC note at the bottom of this post for the terms.

PROMPT: WINTER CAME

The wind in the icy wasteland is bitter and frigid. You are wrapped up in a winter coat, but even still, the cold bites at your skin and leaves you yearning for a warm fire. Perhaps you're a merchant from the city, here to make a delivery, or you're a royal guard, sent to patrol the area. Who are you? The sky is the limit. One thing is certain — you won't snap out of your new identity until you finish a task.

1. Due to the vast diversity of the creatures on El Nysa and the fact that new ones are constantly being discovered, an important objective is to carefully chronicle different species. Unfortunately, to research these new species, they happen to need more than just a visual. More than just fleeting glances in over a snowy hill. Researchers are constantly looking for ways to secure...

You guessed it! Blood and stool samples.

The supplies for the former will be given. Supplies are offered in a small box; one per person. In this box is a small dart that will automatically procure a small touch of blood, and easily shaken off so the creature will be able to securely escape. As for the latter— well, they'll give you a plastic bag if that counts. Look, sometimes to get a job done, you have to get your hands dirty.

Specifically, they seek samples from a newly recorded rare beast known as a Klep. Kleps spend much of their time hidden in caves, so hitting them with the darts will be tricky. They are also nocturnal, but you may be able to lure them out of the cave with fish as bait. When struck with a dart, you must grab the dart and escape immediately, as they will charge you, and killing such an endangered species is illegal. As for stool samples, well... Once you find a pile, you will have plenty of sample to work with.

2. It's cold, to say the least. Too cold to continue forward. Whatever you were doing, you must stop and seek shelter. Looks like your goal is clear, at least. Get warm. Not finding a way to sustain heat, whether it be seeking shelter, building a fire, cuddling up, or all of the above, will likely end in serious consequences.

3. You are stuck in a dilemma. On one hand, you are set to work for Olympia. One the other, you're not completely sure what is really expected of you, or who the man who gave you this mission truly is.

You and your partner are meant to protect precious trade cargo for them. You were told that these were essential supplies for one of the outer colonies. They assured you it was mostly food. In loading the cargo onto the supplied wagon with your partner, however, you noticed something inherently off about it. The weight and even the sounds of some of the contents inside definitely don't sound like food.

Moreover, some boxes are more obviously more concealed— draped in black sheets and reinforced on all sides. You've also caught wind of rumors that you are potentially being utilized to supply advanced weapons and other contraband to Wyver terrorists in the colonies.

But what do you do? Refuse to make the delivery, and people in the colony will surely starve. Try to remove the weapons and only deliver the food, and you will be killed on sight for being too suspicious. Make the delivery as-is, and not only will Olympians die at the hands of terrorists in the future, but you will betray your country.

Decide quickly...

4. There are many dangers associated with traveling in such an isolated, harsh environment. You must help each other to survive. Perhaps someone has fallen on thin ice, and requires a rescue. Maybe someone is on the brink of starvation, and you must share what provisions you have.

When you come to, you will awaken in Thesa Station. All will be explained to you by Zasere or Sael via telepathic link. Your world is no more. The Storm has consumed it. We offer proof in the Observation Deck if you desire it, but it won't be an easy thing to stomach. We offer you a new life, in our planet of El Nysa. We just ask for your help in maintaining the vitality of El Nysa. What can we offer you in exchange for your help?

PROMPT: STASIS UNIT

You have found the massive section of Thesa known as the Stasis Unit. There’s no special access required to access this part of Thesa Station, but refugees are warned that it may not be for the faint of heart. Here, in large pods that nearly cover every square inch of the space, are all of the people the Orbiters have managed to rescue. Your loved ones, your greatest enemy, your next door neighbor— you might find them here. These people are in a state of deep cryosleep. Due to the damaging effects of The Storm, their bodies are not yet ready to be awoken.

PROMPT: GET REKT

The Orbiters have noticed that some of the refugees really miss their video games. The technology in El Nysa could be much worse, but it definitely leaves much to be desired. Which is why, after expressing relief that everyone awoke safely, the Orbiters have decided to provide a little fun in the form of video game competitions.

Anything from old-timey arcade machines to state-of-the-art computers, consoles, and VR headsets (though you may be a little tired of VR right now...) is available, and yes, they have your favorite games! Enjoy PAC-MAN, Starcraft 2, or perhaps Dance Dance Revolution! Teach a friend how to play. Get unnecessarily angry and competitive. Most importantly, have fun. Keep fourthwalling to a minimum, please.

Recommended playing: QWOP

PROMPT: OMAGE

Upon receiving your mobile phone, you will be asked to set a username. Voila, you can now access the network! You can choose to send a message to the entire network, specific usernames, or you can try out the Orbiters’ service, Omage, which connects you to a random user. They thought this might be a good way for their new guests to make friends with each other...

Connecting to server...
Looking for someone you can chat with...
You’re now chatting with [username]... Say hi!

PROMPT: WILDCARD

You are welcome to write any scenarios in Thesa Station! Characters have been granted temporary access to the Observation Room, and are encouraged to study it carefully.

FINAL OOC NOTE

Please give toplevel priority to prospective characters! Current characters wishing to thread these scenarios with other current characters are encouraged to create separate logs. However, threads between 2 current characters are not eligible for Natha Orbiter REP.

These threads may be carried over as game canon if players choose! Players are encouraged to submit TDM threads as application samples, but they are not required. Please direct any OOC questions to the questions thread below! A TDM thread of AC length may be submitted HERE for 2 NATHA ORBITER REPUTATION POINTS. Current players may submit their thread at any time, and prospective players may submit a thread after acceptance.

Please note that threads must contain at least five (5) log comments from your character. A toplevel counts as a comment. Network threads are not eligible.

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>> RIDER: you always this stuffy?
>> RIDER: don't really care for formalities but go ahead.

[He was already working on disassembling the chair with his knife, sticking it between the joints and working the nails out of it. Not the quickest way to do thing, but he ended up with a few pieces of wood. Not nearly enough but it was a start.]

...And what would that be?

[He had hoped it would be matches. It would definitely be faster than any thing he had on him.]

Find anything?

[It's a little bit of a bitter pill to swallow, yes, and he's starting top hope that this doesn't become a theme from now on. He can't say discovering that he wasn't the only one this time is very comforting but, he won't bring that up now.

Instead, he returns the smile for a moment longer before a concerned frown crosses his expression.]

Are you alright?

[She's not hurt, that much he can see but... well, he'd lost so much of his memory of Hyrule but for her, there are still plenty of memories attached to the kingdom.]

[ gareth would argue that there is literally no such thing as a manly hug, but whatever. he frowns, rubbing at his chin. ]

So you really buyin' all that, then? The whole 'end of the world' thing?

Well it does seem to be jumping the shark a bit, but they make a pretty compelling case for it.

[Honestly he's just glad they got renewed.]

[ point. ]

Guess it can't hurt to give it some time, see where they're headin' with it.

[ a pause, and then- ]

So it's just us, huh.

[He nods gloomily. Gareth is a good friend to have back, but he'd really grown attached to Galavant and Roberta.]

So far, yes. Well, and Tad Cooper. He's having a bit of a dragon nap at home.

[ Awake if that smile is anything to go by. David's smile stretches to match hers. ] Good.

[ There is little, if any, envy. ]

Family's important. [ It also doesn't begin and end in blood, something he'd learned for himself. Learned the hard way. ]

[ wow, ok, way to make him feel inadequate, whatever. he gives richard's shoulder an awkward little half-pat. ]

Chin up, sire. They'll come around whenever it's least convenient for the rest of us, I'm sure.

[ Almost immediately, he straightens up at hearing someone bark at him. Blame trained reflexes from bad working conditions or something. But she's right though. He can play well, but not dance, in fact he was almost spacing out before she got sick of the noise. Hush tuned it out, but he's luckier than some who hear it in the background... ]

...Sorry!

[ Don't worry Izumo, despite your stature, you make your point. Hilariously he tries to look for a way to turn off the the default background music or just... make this less annoying? Obviously he isn't successful with that. ]

Hey, would you pick something for me? It's not like I know these songs anyway, they jutt make things different.

Well, nevermind all that. [Seriously he's pretty unperturbed about their entire world being gone. He's dealt with it.]

I think we need to talk about us. I realize this is kind of an awkward time and everything, but... really? Taking the crown, man?

Thanks, I'll look him up.
It gives me a good excuse
To explore a bit.

[ jesus. and gareth prided himself on lack of empathy and emotional connection to things... ]

What? Look, I was just trying to keep the queen in check!

[ sure he was. ]

[Perhaps a normal person might find it odd that a man in such a nice suit would prefer to eat cheap instant noodles, but Yaha-kui zaShunina thinks no such thing. In fact, he barely regards Mephisto at all until the man calls out to him as he meanders through the mess hall, watching people eat. His words stop zaShunina in his tracks, drawing his attention back to the man in the suit.

Have a seat, he says. Well, zaShunina sees no reason not to, and so does just as bade and sits down across from him at the table.]

Do you require something?

She is ready and willing to answer, of course, but there are more important things to see to at the moment - like making sure Daenerys's hands aren't burned to crisps.. Gods.

But when the gloves come off (whoops sorry they were on fire.. ) she finds that her hands beneath look.. perfectly fine. Perhaps she hadn't been as near to the flames as it had looked? Alisaie looks bewildered.

"Ah.. my apologies, I thought -"

She shakes her head.

"Nevermind."

Ah. It was just my own clumsiness to blame. I'll be more used to the procedures next time.

[He smiles wryly, uncupping his hands somewhat while he shrugs in faux resignation. There's a pair of earpiece radios in his hand, just small enough to avoid detection by the unwary. Sneaky.]

I'm very lucky that our employers are so forgiving of minor mistakes, although I imagine they wouldn't have been if the merchandise was damaged in the accident, huh?

[ He knows better than to simply walk in blind to a situation. Really, despite how weird he feels, Noctis should have been paying attention to the things around him, the people, and maybe if he had, he would have noticed her sooner. Of course, when he'd been so used to having three pairs of eyes always watching the other sides of him, it gets a little trickier compensating for the lack thereof, and even after he apologizes to the person he walks into, everything still seems off. He can't make sense of all the strange things in his head despite the fact he's hardly a stranger to visions (or headaches), and it's only by the tiniest margin that he happens to hear that soft voice. Glancing up, he blinks at her once.

Why did all the people around here seem so familiar when he didn't even know them? ]

That bad, huh? .[ Physically, he feels mostly okay. It's the rest of it -- and the obviousness of it -- that makes him unsure, though Noctis is quick to shake his head—slowly. ] Thanks, but I'll make it. I just need to sit for a while. [ Before he falls down. ]

[The actions of the quickly fleeing individual were certain suspicious. Considering their proximity to the remnants of Pandora and the malicious residents that occupied it, she figured it was well within her rights to be on edge.

Still, phaselocking the quickly retreating form was probably what one might consider overkill. But in a place as foreign as this one and coming from the place she had, she liked to think no one could blame her for an overreaction.

Once the figure was immobilized, Maya stepped forward, hopefully preventing another attempt at escape once they were deposited back on the ground.]

Let's try this again.

[ It is unclear whether the girl with sunset hair will recognize his advice, but it is given nonetheless. It is up to her to decide if she'll follow through. Take what you want. Destroy anyone in your path.

It's his general rule for everything, really. ]

Khal Drogo. [ The Khal is important, his teeth nearly bared as he says the syllable. He doesn't ask for her name, but commands it in other ways, with a nod of his chin in her direction. ]

[ It's rare that he has to interact with ... teenage girls, and the energy is a little exhausting for him. The job seemed easy enough - find one of those creatures and shoot them with a dart, then leave. He has NO INTENTION of getting any stool (fuck that), so those are his only objectives for today. He doesn't expect his partner to suddenly suggest a detour. ]

Where did you get that? Did you draw it yourself?

[ And why did her necklace accessory suddenly start talking ... ]

[continued from here]

Yes.

[Emphatic. If he was at all surprised at that brief outburst, Andy recovers quick. Mostly because he hadn't been that surprised. Raccoons turn quick on you. Even if this is an alien, it's a feeling that's hard to shake.]

Oh my god, dude, are you kidding? Raccoons are crazy. They own the day and the night, they'll go after anyone, they don't even care-- old people, dogs, kids-- where I'm from, Pawnee, they had to shut down my old grade school 'cause these raccoons moved in. Just locked it up and threw away the key. No one could talk them into getting out, not after they got into the grease trap in the cafeteria. That school belongs to Mother Nature now.

And-- And the raccoons.

Edited 2017-09-01 03:38 (UTC)

[Asha's assumption is, of course, right on the mark. Though even if she introduced herself as a Greyjoy Arya still wouldn't recognize her to be Theon's sister. She'd never met the woman, and even the name difference doesn't matter because she'd never discussed Theon's family with him enough to recall any members of it.]

I'm from the North. Close to the Wolfswood.

[Not a lie, but she doesn't mention Winterfell yet.]

That may mean nothing to you, depending on what world you're from.

[Thanks for not judging him, fellow non-human abomination-kun.]

Why, only interesting conversation with an interesting individual! [But hold on -- he's got some noodles to slurp down.] Ah, but are you not getting anything for yourself? I'd hate to seem rude, eating in front of you like this.

[from here]

burritoes delivered?

[Boom. Easy. --Wait.]

can burritoes b delivered to me?

[nailed it.]

I'm cold too, dammit!

[Kirishima sighs, shaking his head at Lambo. He is slightly judging him but also not entirely blaming him.]

It'll go faster if you help! You'll stay warmer by moving!

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