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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 like this: ever since the spider bite, his senses have expanded. they pick up on more, constantly, all the time, taking in the environment all around him with his brain processing rapidly as it can. peter'd get overwhelmed really easily at first before he got used to it, started figuring out ways to cope. the fact is, there's so much input and his mind parses it so fast that his conscious mind can't even keep up. he knows, but he doesn't know, exactly, when there's danger. it's his hair standing on end, it's a prickle at the back of his neck, it's a burst of panic before he knows why.
stumbling on a pretty girl sewing something wouldn't normally scare him. but there's a flash of something from his senses, and all at once he's more alert than he's been all day. he's acutely aware of the steel in her hand and in her voice, of the space he has to move if need be, of the webshooters stowed under his long sleeves.
his eyes are pulled wide, but his tone's apologetic -- he kind of is the one at fault, here. ]
I knew it went to a room, but I thought it went to -- a different room? The doors have been really weird today. I tried to go to the kitchen earlier and ended up in a slime lab, I don't know why.
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and though her stay here on El Nysa and the station has generally been less life-threatening than her time in King's Landing, or the Eyrie, or Winterfell, it's best to be on guard at all times, just in case.
the explanation makes her mouth twist into a small, amused smile: she's heard about the gravitational malfunctions already, but it seems the station is up to even more tricks. ]
In that case, we shall blame the door. [ she puts aside her cloak, and stands up, the red in her hair standing out against the black of her dress. ]
Where were you going? Perhaps I may aid you to get you to your destination.
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[ but at least she doesn't seem to be holding it against him! and believes his explanation. the sense of alarm fades as she stands, and he settles back into his own skin. ]
I was trying to find the VR room. I heard there was some wintery training program for that place we're supposed to go to.
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I can take you there, I've been there a few times before. I've wanted to see the new simulation, too, but — [ but my brother won't let me go alone, she thinks, because Jon is nothing if not overprotective.
she looks at him, really looks at him for a moment, almost appraising. ]
Can you fight?
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[ he does, clearly, need the help with getting there -- though to be fair, this wouldn't be such a problem if all the doors weren't acting weird. does that make every door on the space station actually some kind of mini-portal, only it wasn't obvious till they started malfunctioning? is the station actually way bigger than it looks? he has a lot of questions about this!
but then she asks can you fight? and he's snapped right out of that line of thought, falters.
peter parker wears a kind of camouflage every day of his life. he hides under long sleeves and layers, hunched shoulders and unassuming looks, does the best he can to pretend he isn't a superhero. and it works. most people don't ever suspect he's spider-man. no one looks at him and thinks i bet he could bench press a car or he looks kinda like that guy on youtube who took out five dudes on his own or that person could be an avenger.
a part of peter wants to say yes. she looks at him, and maybe she sees some part of the superhuman strength in his limbs, in the care he has to take with everything he touches, or the way his senses are hyperaware, his attention attuned to her but also to every part of their surroundings, or --
or maybe she wouldn't believe him, and maybe he wouldn't blame her, and maybe he shouldn't be giving away his secret identity to a stranger anyway.
he looks down, shrugs, shuffles his feet. ]
Uh, no. I'm just -- not really. But I want to help.
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my brother is a traitor, my mother is a traitor, I have nothing to do with them. they deserve to die.
however, what it is that he wants to say, she doesn't know: perhaps he wants to say he can fight and is embarrassed he can't (something supported by the small shrug, the shuffling of his feet, the cast-down eyes), or perhaps he can and for some reason isn't telling her (something supported by... nothing, really, but she won't discount the possibility).
instead of asking, she nods. ]
That's a good start. [ she knows how it feels, wanting to help. ] I'm not really much of a fighter, either. [ she crosses the room over to him, smiling wryly — she knows she looks like the lady she was born to be. ]
Before we go... I'm Sansa Stark. It's a pleasure to meet you, if an unexpected one. [ she holds her hand to him: she's not sure of the customs of his world, whether it's to kiss her hand or to shake it, but she'll take either. ]