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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
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It's easy enough to figure out that the stranger hadn't meant to walk in on him. Easy enough also to see that the stranger didn't mean to be in his room at all, that he feels terrible about the whole thing, and that he's doing his best to rectify the mistake, and the door is malfunctioning, preventing him from doing so.
It's not a big deal; Cain's military, body shyness is something that quickly gets left behind. But since it seems like they're going to be stuck in here, if the recent rash of malfunctions across the station are anything to go by, he figures he may as well have a little fun in the meantime while he drips on the bathmat. ]
You know, if you're staying, you could at least get me a towel.
[ He figures the stranger's too flustered to really notice how not-furious about being walked in on he actually is, at least for the moment. ]
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It's not like it's a huge deal if no one is screaming at him, probably, but he still feels awful, like he's violating someone's privacy.]
Y-yeah, sure.
[TOWELS.... He has to search for a second with his back still firmly to Cain, before he finds one and thrusts it out behind him blindly.]
Here.
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Ah. [ A little deadpan. ] I can't reach...
[ He could reach. If he took a step forward and stretched out his arm, but instead, Cain's just holding his arm out, letting the stranger blindly miss his fingers. It's not like the stranger's turned around to see Cain's amused grin, after all. ]
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His chest clenches a little painfully and he tries to focus on the current dilemma. He could turn around and hand the towel over, take the situation seriously, that would be the polite thing. Give the stranger whose shower he has invaded the benefit of the doubt and not chuck a towel at him.
He sighs, carefully turning around and putting his free hand over his eyes, continuing to hold the towel out, but now you know, with a longer stretch since it's not blindly being thrust behind him, it's now blindly being thrust in front of him instead.]
For the record I'm not drying you off.
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With a cheerful little whistle, Cain accepts the towel and does a quick towel-down, then wraps it around his waist. Modesty preserved, and the stranger's delicate sensibilities can avoid being offended. ]
Good to know you have some limits. [ A blithe observation. ] It's safe for you to look now, by the way.
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I really am sorry about this.
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[ Cain tilts his head. His hair's still a little damp, dripping a little. And he's not entirely done teasing. More feeling the stranger out a little, evaluating. Seeing just what kind of person he is.
His tone's just a little too innocent as he asks: ]
So you walked in on me on purpose after all?
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[Oh goddess this is like talking to Sara. Or Olivert? Or Alfin, Altina, Vivi, Fie... Actually why ARE all his friends so terrible?]
At least get my name before trying to slander it.
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[ He's not feeling bad about this teasing at all. It beats being stuck in the bathroom by himself, after all. Though he does take the opportunity to grab another towel and dry off his hair. It's a little cold and his clothes are out in his bedroom, unfortunately. ]
But since you insist, what's your name?
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[He crosses his arms and leans against the door, wishing there was a polite place to put his eyes.]
Rean Schwarzer. And yours?
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[ He leaves off his rank, though he'd usually keep that title, unwilling to truly believe that Idelva is gone permanently. But for Rean, he thinks it's going to be more interesting to let him discover that tidbit of information later rather than sooner. ]
People'd usually apologize, of course, but not nearly quite so much. It seems almost like a guilty conscience.
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[He grimaces a little and scratches his cheek.]
Less guilty and more past trauma?
[But there's no way to explain "I had perfectly reasonable reasons for walking on girls in the bath one time but they still kicked my ass" without sounding like a pervert.]
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[ This is pretty much even better than Cain could have hoped for. He leans against the door to the linen closet, arms crossed over his chest, and settles in for the work of prying a story out of his new buddy. ]
So this happens to you a lot?
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Not "a lot", just more than once. Last time I was just trying to chase down some peeping Creepy Sheep.
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What, exactly, is a "creepy sheep?"
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[How does one even describe the creepiness of a creepy sheep, honestly?]
It was winter and they were blending in with the snow to look at girls in the out door hot spring.
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[ Cain tilts his head, tapping a finger against his chin as he contemplates the image. Monsters that look like sheep, using their soft, fluffy wool to blend into the snow... being creepers. ]
That's... a very apt sort of name for them. And a very strange interest for monsters to have.
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[He thinks back on that and then shudders a little. Creepy sheep led by the creepiest sheep. Sometimes you just gotta roll with the weird.]
Okay, your turn. You seem pretty okay with a random guy walking into your bathroom.
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[ Does he sound sorry about having made Rean suffer for what was an accident? No, not at all. He's quite chipper about his lack of shame. ]
And besides, I've had to learn to deal with the unexpected in my line of work.