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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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[Don't mind her as she settles her hands on each of her hips, beaming at Saya. Look, it feels good to know something that Saya doesn't, to tell her something new for once!]
They also aren't immortal. In fact, they're pretty delicate, much like humans are. Reign said he'd be my bridegroom but Solomon didn't approve so...
[So that's not happening anymore.]
They also cry a lot. Kind of like you! [Haha.] It's cute.
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At least they don't live a cursed life.
[ She would still like to die kkthnxbai. ]
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[Well...Shell did have a pretty bad hangup over feeding off humans, which she's always found stupid. Still, it's kind of insulting to hear their lives be called that. Especially when she's taken to them and more or less made them her own.]
Cursed life? Sweet sister, don't make me laugh. Your life has been privileged from the start. There isn't anything cursed about you!
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Blinking twice, she feels taken back by what Diva says to her. ]
My blood's poison and I'm immortal, that feels cursed to me.
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Neither of us were born with a silver spoon in our mouth and yet you got one anyway. Need I remind you who was raised as a proper, little Lady? Did you ever think of how I was raised back then? What went on in that tower of mine? Even Rapunzel lead a better existence than I did and do you see me crying about it?
[Ah...she's getting annoyed now and it shows, her hand dropping at her side as she begins to pace.]
Sweet Saya, always the darling one. The proper one. The human one. Well you're not! You're like me! You're my twin! Doesn't that mean anything to you?! You were given everything - friends, a family, that man who cares for you...what did I get? What did that world give me?
[The half drunk blood packet is scooped up off the ground as she draws close to it, only for her to whip it at the nearest wall. It splatters its contents immediately, staining the clinically cold wall red.]
Nothing! It gave me nothing! But do you see me crying about it? Hating myself? No! I refuse to hate what I am!
[She'd teased Saya before about being a crybaby, but the truth of the matter is...Diva's no better, especially when she's worked up. Tears prick at the corners of her eyes, but she refuses to let them fall. Not yet at least.]
All I wanted...all I wanted was to live in a world with you where no one would think we were monsters...because we'd be the same as everyone else...but why should I have to change what I am? Why do I have to be the one everyone hates...if anyone is cursed it's me!
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When the packet is thrown to the wall, she winces a little and takes a small step back away from Diva. ]
I am sorry for the way Joel treated you -- but, it wasn't easy for me either. I... [ She clenches her fist. ] I did love you, Diva, a lot. You just ... don't seem to understand everything. You said that I see it in black and white, but so do you. However, I can't blame you for that. And besides, people do love you!
Charles and Riku, they cared for you and... others... here. [ She, unfortunately, can't say that any of her other Chevaliers love her because not even Saya believes that. ] You've already proved that too me.
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[There's a disjointed laugh at the memory before the noise stops and her eyes seem to unfocus.]
Killing him was one of the best days of my life.
[Maybe Saya's right. Maybe she doesn't understand everything, but it's annoying that Saya's always seemed to look down at her. They were supposed to be equals in every way - even nature demanded it of them and yet...]
Charles? I don't know who that is. [He's still Carl to her, after all.] And I don't know how the bridegroom Solomon picked out for me could care for me at all when we never even got to meet.
[Yeah, that's right. Solomon was playing matchmaker with your little brother. Nasty.]
No one loves me, not the way you're loved. Don't lie to me, Saya...how can you love me if you can't even love yourself?
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[ This isn't easy for either of them. ] I didn't ask for them... I didn't ask to live the way that I did. I was naive. You have to understand that not even I knew what was going on until it was too late.
[ If only she did because then she could have done something, maybe. It wasn't like she always did what Joel wanted. Sometimes Saya would get into trouble, but at least the punishments weren't bad. ]
Charles, Carl ... he did. And... I guess you don't remember, huh? [ She sighs and glances down. ]
I don't deserve that love. I don't think I deserve to live after everything I've done, we've done, so I guess I can't offer you that love you need.
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[Ah, her Carl. She misses him. Her little companion. There's a twist in her expression at the mention of him. Maybe he'd wake up soon. If only she could be so lucky.]
You do deserve it! Don't talk that way! If you don't deserve it, how could someone like me? Why are you always so stubborn?!
[There's a stomp of her foot, the sound echoing off the walls around them.]
This place is different! That world, that planet? No one cares we're Chiropterans! It doesn't matter what we've done! All I want...all I want is to live in that new world with you...
[And here they are, the tears, as her fingers uncurl from fists and find the fabric of the front of her own dress to twist instead. There's a sniff, cheeks beginning to dampen.]
I want to live my sister!
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Not that Saya blames her. They were raised very differently, and how they've matured is different too. It doesn't have that their views are very different as well. Saya closes her eyes for a moment and takes a deep breath, holding it for a few seconds before letting it out. ]
We still have to live with what we've done. ... You have to promise me you're not going to hurt anyone or kill unless you really have to here, okay? And maybe... maybe we are allowed a second chance here.
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I've already been trying to do that. Do you think I would have made any human friends if I simply killed indiscriminately?
[That isn't to say she hasn't, especially recently...but she actually feels kind of bad about that, not so much for the act but that people who she cares about had seen her in such a state.]
You call me the dramatic one...we're allowed more than a second chance, Saya. I deserve just as much as everyone else here and so do you. You'll see.
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[ And that is the big problem for her. Are they monsters? Yes, in a literal sense they are and both have killed people, causing suffering for others. ]
Just promise me. [ Her mind can be changed later on the other facts, but for now, Saya still has a lot of issues to go through before she became her former cheerful self.
It would be nice to live in peace and she hopes that she can. That both of them will be able too. ]
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Fine, I promise.
[Don't blame her that her definition of necessary is different from yours though Saya.]
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Thank you. [ Now that's out the way, she can relax a little. ]
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You could look more excited to see me, you know. I missed you.
[But, she gets it if Saya isn't nearly as enthralled as she is.]
It's not so bad down there. Actually, it's quite nice. You'll like it I bet.
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[ There's a weak smile and she takes Diva's hands into hers. ] It's an honest relief to see that you're here, Diva. [ More than she knows. ]
I hope so. I guess we'll see whenever we're able to go down.
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She gives her hands a squeeze, tightly.]
I love you.
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Yeah, me too. [ Despite all the hatred that's happened between them. ]
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This is probably the first time she's been told such a thing by her twin. How many years had passed, spent with the two of them at each other's throats?
There's a loud sniff from her before she's throwing her arms around her twin once more, burying her face into her neck, flat out nuzzling her.]
They kept us apart for far too long...I won't let anyone do so ever again!
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All she can really do is manage a small smile. ]
I don't think you need to worry about that. [ Saya has a little sister to look after and take care of. ]
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[Because it is something she worries about - the two of them being kept apart. Don't mind her getting you wet and snotty Saya..she'll stop crying eventually.]
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[ which is hopefully unlikely to happen because there aren't a lot of reasons for her to be dragged away from her sister right now. ]
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Mm...we can be together now.
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Yeah, we can. There's nothing that will tear us apart now.
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[She was going to say kill but...that's sort of Saya's trigger word rn and she's trying to go easy on the whole murder thing.]
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