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❪ test drive #6 ❫
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YOUR STORY BEGINS  The Storm came. You remember darkness, but you don't remember much after that. You don't know how long you slept, but the dreams were short. You remember the expanse of stars and galaxies in your direct view. Every world and solar system ever known to man was present in your dreams in careful, pristine detail. You also witnessed the Storm, which has devoured a fair portion of these galaxies. Your Earth and similar planets were assimilated by the Storm. Somehow, you knew it would be the last you'd see of your world. That was when she told you what happened. You knew that you'd be living somewhere new. The details weren't clear, but you knew it was a part of a deal with the entity known as Darma. Not long after, you'll wake at Thesa Station. Your body is still cold; it all felt like a dream, but somehow, you knew it wasn't —
CLEAN-UP CREW  While everything has wound down significantly from the strife and destruction of battle, the frozen image of Ysverai, the massive, rotten dragon, and the hole he tore in El Nysa's sky, on several screens of the station is a constant reminder of what took place. New and old refugees alike will notice that prolonged exposure to these images will leave them with a disquiet that gradually builds to actual pain. The discomfort starts from a crawling sensation, insects over skin, and gradually becomes unbearable. They will begin to hear the cries of Ysverai’s pain and suffering, first whispers, then echoes, then wails. Even after Refugees tear their eyes away from this footage, a strange itching sensation remains beneath their skin for several minutes. The dragon isn’t a matter for them to deal with, however. Darma made it clear that the Natha will find a solution. For now, everyone is encouraged to assist in the clean-up of the cities currently frozen in time. However, in interest of the current events and the fact that the refugees still have much to prepare for, they will be offering this help remotely. Several stations are set up where refugees can remote control drones to map out areas and pick up some of the lighter weight debris. Those more well versed technology are encouraged to assist those who may be having trouble getting started with the unfamiliar Natha tech. It seems like it’ll definitely take some getting used to, though. On the bright side, they’re pretty durable drones so if at first you don’t succeed, press the next button? To keep morale high during the clean-up efforts, one of the Natha have set up large hoops around dumpsites and a scoreboard program in the control room, though there's no sign of any directions or rules to be found. That's right, you can play a mechanized version of… some sort of game while you're helping clean up El Nysa. Just make sure you don't get too carried away with competitive spirit! For those looking to pilot something more heavy-duty, there are also cockpits set up for remote control piloting of basic mecha. These are very similar to the VR simulations offered on the station. However, they will not work without a partner. To be able to successfully move one of these, two refugees will be required to connect their minds and pilot in tandem. This may be a daunting task, but with the extensive structural damage to the cities, it's a necessary one. Piloting will require trust and cooperation to make it through. The more connected the pilots are, the more agile and powerful their mecha will be. For those who can’t seem to get on the same page, coordination will be a pipe dream. PROBLEMS WITH THE SHIP  By now it’s likely clear to all refugees, new and old, that for all that they may appear to be infinitely powerful, the Natha Orbiters have been shaken by the recent events on El Nysa. The details of Ysverai’s revival were somehow obscured from their view, and while they’re focusing their efforts on the planet, certain… abnormalities again begin to arise on Thesa Station. The most prevalent of the problems plaguing the Station are the malfunctioning doors. Walking through a door that should lead to a bedroom or kitchen (or, for the truly unfortunate, a toilet) will suddenly take refugees somewhere entirely different and possibly even new. And while this may lead to some accusations of breaking and entering, at least these mishaps can be quickly rectified by an apology and a hasty exit. That is, unless the door refuses to open again — the locks also seem to be malfunctioning. Still, those that find themselves transported somewhere familiar, though off-limits, should consider themselves lucky. Thesa Station is far more vast than most refugees are aware, and some of them might find themselves wandering into a uniquely sticky laboratory. This area appears to serve no purpose other than to house dozens of slimes. These slimes appear not only in a variety of fun colours, but with a variety of not-so-fun abilities ranging from harmless (spitting bubbles) to deadly (spitting fire). Regardless of what abilities a slime possesses however, they are all relentlessly friendly, and characters will need to be careful not to accidentally bringing one out with them once they manage to escape. Unfortunately, that’s not the only situation to escape from. Whether it’s in the mess hall or the bathroom, many will find themselves suddenly rising off the ground. … with everything else in the room, too! It seems like gravity control is also on the fritz. Fortunately, most open spaces aboard the station have a small control panel that can correct these effects. The only problem is getting there. Hopefully at least one of you refugees took that anti-gravity safety course. SUMMER TURNS TO WINTER  The news that the refugees should begin preparations for a return to El Nysa may come as a surprise given that the planet still remains frozen, but it appears there is one community that has somehow withstood Darma’s intervention: an area known as Nadril where time continues to flow freely. Not much information is available regarding this destination, other than the fact that it is isolated, and, more importantly, that it is cold. (Maybe characters should consider the malfunctioning thermostat plunging the temperature to below zero in certain areas on the station as preparation for their upcoming journey!) There are other resources available for those itching to take action, of course. There will be a new supply pack delivered to each room containing gear meant to withstand freezing temperatures — both clothing and storage gear to keep water rations from freezing. Characters will also be alerted to new training programs available in the VR room that are designed to assist with survival in the snowy regions of Nadril. The training programs will consist of a variety of tutorials that will assist in winter survival. Naturally, there will be courses on how to start fires, find food, and build igloos to withstand the frigid temperatures, but that’s not all. Due to the Natha testing their systems, there will occasionally be strange occurrences. For example, refugees may experience a snowball or two pelting them from out of nowhere, or they may suddenly find themselves being cloaked by a snow yeti costume, amongst many other inconveniences. Hopefully that doesn’t detract from the lessons to be learned here, as some of the training programs can include extreme weather survival, including the perils of snow storms or avalanches. SOCIAL-LINKED(in) By some miracle, there are still some quieter parts of the hall. This may be an appropriate time to check out your smartphone. Aside from the expected "Omage" app, there seems to be a new one called Social-Linked. There, you may find a profile waiting to be posted. The app allows for the user to fill it in, but there is also an auto-function! upon pressing it, it will generate a shockingly-honest answer based on the Natha's observation of your history. Roman will be your only friend in this app, with his very own profile: STASIS UNITS  During this time of crisis, the Natha have done their utmost to ensure the safety of those in cryosleep. However, due to the nature of recent events, they will be asking some refugees to do a quick check on some of the pods in the stasis unit. While they are definitely looking for any damage that may have occurred over these past few weeks, they also seem interested in getting a deeper insight into some of the occupants. On each control panel for the pods, there's a new application, asking observers to add notes and commentary — the Natha are looking for a more personal understanding of their sleeping occupants. Refugees are tasked with providing evaluations of the sleepers, based on both their knowledge of those from their homes and on what they can observe just by examining them in their repose. The application asks for how useful you think the pod's occupant would be in a crisis, what their skills are, what their best feature is, if you'd take them with you for a long walk on the beach, and so on… And, of course, all answers must be recorded out loud. Anyone passing by could overhear these evaluations, flattering or less than. FINAL OOC NOTES
As always, feel free to wildcard prompts within Thesa Station!
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Rider | Fate/Zero
[New or not, Rider is always ready to help out. Well, usually. Often it depends on what he's helping out with. But in this case he's all here for it! Of course he's finding it odd that he has to be in this cockpit to do it remotely but from what he's gathered this seems like it could be a sort of video game. That alone has his interest as he maneuvers the controls around until finally he can toss the debris through one of the ring for some points.]
Ha! What a glorious game this is!
[Looking to his partner, he gives a wide grin. Honestly he must look a little comical sitting here enjoying the game. He's huge and muscular and doesn't initially look the sort to enjoy these sort of games. But there's that wide smile of his and laughter on his lips.
He might just be an overgrown child at heart.]
Now you try. Let us see what you can do.
Ship Problems
[So the usual reaction to ending up stuck in a lab where there are slimes that do odd things would be to want to get out. Or something along those lines anyway. Not this King. Instead one will end up in the lab with him and find him just...sitting on the ground with the slimes around him. He even seems to be having a grand old time chatting with them.]
Ah! What if this little one were to bubble and then you to fire! What a glory that would be!
[He laughs and slaps his knee at his own brilliant idea. (It's really not but give him points for having fun?) Of course, he notices he's not alone rather quickly and looks over his shoulder with a giant grin on his face.]
You there! Come and see what these creatures can do! It is amazing! You need not fear. They're friendly little things.
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[Hmmmm well this looks interesting to him. Of course Rider fills it out!]
@kingofconquerors (???), Earth
I'M SKILLED IN: A great many things! I was taught the arts but I am a great King willing to learn the ways of those around me.
I'M LOOKING FOR: Friends! Lovers! Companions! Come let us drink together and make merry!
ALSO, I'M: Very large should be mentioned I suppose. People comment on this often!
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[Got a prompt you want to do that isn't on here? Feel free to throw it in! I'm flexible and ready to roll with you!]
Social Link
[Yukari can't help but to be a little interested, since he served two kings in his lifetime. Too bad he's outlived them both. And yet, here he is being spurred by this man's title.]
From your profile, you seem like you could be really fun.
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[Naturally it can't be seen but he sure is laughing and having a grand ol' time on his end. Like a kid with a new toy.]
Are you one interested in joining me for merriment then?
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[As for the proposition, well how else will Yukari hear your tales, but he could always settle for being shown too.]
It doesn't sound like such a bad idea. I have nothing else to preoccupy my time, and I like good company.
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[Oh hey! He got an agreement for merriment! Naturally that thrills him since he views everyone as a friend first.]
Wonderful! Please tell me more about yourself too, my friend. Now I'll have to find wine for us both to celebrate this.
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I've heard a lot of things, but I think, this tops them all. I'm more familiar with Alexander the Great, than your other name Iskandar. Where does it originate from?
[Iskandar being curious of him seems nartural. To reveal so much about himself, you only want the same in return. Yukari doesn't mind giving a little more information about himself. He probably should start with why he wanted to strike up a conversation with him.]
Well admittedly, I was attracted to the fact that you were a king. I served under two kings myself. Though they are not conquerors like you,or part of a royal family. They were kings because they were leaders with immense power,and they shared that power with their clansmen, so they can better assist their ideals.
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Clean up crew!
Urbosa just shakes her head, laughing a little under her breath at Rider's childlike enthusiasm. ]
Don't let me get in the way of your sport. My strengths lie elsewhere.
[ Plus she's admittedly still a little miffed about how the whole debacle with Ysverai went down, but shhhhhhh. ]
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For now he just lets out a hearty laugh as he looks back and pilots the drone to help get another piece. So far they don't seem to be doing too badly partnered together. At least not as far as he can tell. Which he believes is a good thing here!]
What are your strengths? I am curious and since we are in this together we could get to know one another better.
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Such a rudimentary design ... If I were to see these creatures in a manga, I would write in to tell the author how uninspired they are. [ Yeah, he's that kind of person. Though what he says sounds insulting, it isn't actually said in a mean-spirited way. No, Rohan's rather fascinated by the slime-creatures, pulling out a magnifying glass and crouching down for a closer look. ]
But the contrast of their simple design, against the world around them, is interesting to look at. [ He's mostly talking to himself ... and ignoring Iskander. ]
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Stroking his bear, he ponders what it means for them to be uninspired and rudimentary. At the very least he can say he knows what a manga is. Thank goodness for those days he spent in Japan. Being able to see those things certainly helps put an image to the word in question.
All the same, he doesn't appeared bothered by what might sound insulting. Or by being ignored.]
And they do such fine tricks as well. Have you seen them?
[He feels that's important information to add.]
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Have you managed to tame them? If so, show me a trick. [ And then, he goes right to demanding that Iskander listens to him, undeterred by the fact that the Heroic Spirit is easily two or three times his size. His eagerness to see something interesting often gets in the way of his basic manners. ]
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Tame? Not at all! They are merely very friendly!
[He points towards one.]
That one almost singed my beard! It was amazing!
[Rider has always had a rather unique take on what is amazing, of course. Dangerous things? Even minorly dangerous like this little fellow. (Or is it a girl. Well now he has to wonder if these things have genders! How interesting!)]
I was thinking they could do remarkable things if they started doing them together!
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[ He just likes to use big words to sound smarter. Most of what he knows is from his leisure reading and the internet. ]
But you're right, it could be fun to see what they can do together. How do we get them to do their little tricks? [ Obviously, the answer is to be annoying, so he pokes one of the slimes with the blunt end of his magnifying glass. ]
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Ship Problems
Okay so it's not actually a war council BUT STILL. Diamond laughs a little and watches him until Rider notices them, when they lift a hand in polite greeting]
Aren't they adorable? It's a shame they apparently keep them locked up in here! They can do different sorts of things, can't they?
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They can! Here, come and see! Perhaps you could help me to name them.
[He waves his hand for her to come sit with him and then laughs when a puff of flame appears near him. Rather than be startled or afraid of it, he just looks at the slime. Really it will take far more than a little puff of flame to frighten him of all people.]
They're spirited too.
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Oh! [The spurt of fire makes them jump a little, surprised, but then they laugh again. Dia doesn't feel the heat of the fire anyhow, and it wouldn't harm them anyhow, though it might harm their clothes.]
How interesting! Can they all do that? [Diamond than moves to sit fully on the ground, legs crossed as they watch the slimes] They remind me a little of the slugs we'd see at home sometimes...
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[He laughs and rests his hands on his knees as he watches the slimes do their various little tricks. They're such fascinating little creatures. He can't see why more people aren't here enjoying how amazing they are.]
What are the slugs like? These ones from your home?
[Because he's never one to turn down the chance to learn more about another culture or world.]
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Social Link
Another king then! Do you prefer your majesty or your grace. I've found that each king here seems to have their own preferences. As a knight, I wish to address you properly. As for drinks, I am all for drinking and making merry though I think you will find that around me, you aren't quite so large as you think you are.
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[After all, if people call him by a title then they look at him as a King rather than a friend. While he'll always be a King, one for others to look up to and admire, it doesn't change the fact that friendship is far more important to him.]
Though, I am quite sure I am as large as I think I am! There are those who are taller and many who are smaller. You should have seen the great ruler of Persia when I defeated him and had to climb to sit upon his throne! A magnificent giant!
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That's a very noble sentiment. Then I shall call you Iskandar. Though I hope you understand if I slip from time to time. I'm an old knight and certain things are habit to me.
I'm sure I would have had to have been there. I'm just used to being the biggest person in a room and I've shared rooms with a gorilla.
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[He likes this person already! Even just over text he cries out as being a man with a good heart. Someone he knows he would have loved and would love to have in his army. But first he knows he wants his friendship.]
I understand this feeling well. I tower over many. To make me feel small, Darius truly had to be massive and he was a man who delivered well in size.
[A pause as he realizes how that might sound.]
In height at least. I never had the honor of bedding that man.
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Ship Problems
[the sight of the large man seated on the floor makes it very clear to Linneus that he is not in the room he is looking for. Unfortunate for him that when he turns to leave through the door again that he finds the partition closed in his face - but lucky, at least, in that he manages to save himself from walking into it headlong.
It does not seem to reopen, though.
Hailed by the other man, drawing up and turning back to see him surrounded by unusual colourful... well, Linneus isn't entirely sure what they are but he almost speaks to refuse the invitation. Understandable, given his one-too many run-ins with strange liquids and potions. Even if they are creatures - "friendly" creatures... liln were friendly too, until someone made a torture device of them.
Not that this man looks like he'd have a hard time at all, if someone were ever to take it into their head to capture him. Linneus is cautious, though, as he steps over, one hand rising to touch at his hair]
Are they creatures...?
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It's alright. You can come closer. I will keep you safe. No matter what tricks they have I won't let them bring you harm.
[And then he stays still to let his new companion approach him. It would not be right to startle him by forcing his attentions on him. He knows that.]
I am a very sturdy being, after all.
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They're not dangerous? [it's only as he ventures closer that Linneus notices...] ...and they have faces?
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[Without even thinking about it really, he uses his own hand to block a bit of fire spat their way.]
I think you could liken them to children not fully aware of all they can do yet.
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