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my_belfry_of_fun ([personal profile] my_belfry_of_fun) wrote2017-01-26 11:00 pm
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PSL--Explorer's Setting (New Crew arriving!)

The Explorer's Craft was a smaller ship--maxed at 15 people. The Arethusa was nice for all of that, and still in the early stages of its Exploration. Only 1/3rd staffed, it had just brought on two new crew-members.

Current Crew consisted of Professor John Robinson as the Captain, Gune in Engineering, "Nurse" Joy in Medical, and general crew members Jayne Cobb and Turanga Leela. It seemed an easy going (mostly) ship, and the current crew was treated to an announcement on their Omni-band at the arrival of 2 new crew-members along with their vital-statistics (height, weight, age, place of origin, general skills). Professor Robinson seemed fairly hands off and willing to delegate things, as the Arethusa was currently en-route. Their 'mission' for this exploration was to visit a resort planet, and study it's economy and how it remained so Utopian. Gune was nice, if easily distractable, and the only 'obvious' alien although some suspected Leela. Jayne mostly spent his time verbally sparring with Leela or keeping to himself, while Nurse Joy simply seemed content and willing to help. Curious at times, and clearly intelligent, but she wasn't one to make waves if they weren't needed.

Information on the Omniband
Name:
Age:
Height/Weight:
Place of Origin:
Skills:

Each crew-member wakes up in their bunk, wearing the ship's uniform. They will have some possessions from home. (The uniform is generally black boots, blue BDU pants and Jacket with a name patch, and a black t-shirt or tank-top underneath.) Each crew-member also posesses an omni-band. A small ring-like device that is designed to be worn like a collar or a bracelet, and that can be expanded or contracted. It may act as a communicator and mini-computer.
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[personal profile] redarrowqueen 2017-02-05 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
Thea meanwhile was in one piece and looking a lot better. Sleep and a shower helped as she had tagged along with Leela and Joy post that first night. She had also gone off to explore with Trunks since they had gotten along really well so far. But for now food was calling.
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2017-02-05 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
Their sector of the resort was definitely well-equipped, and it all seemed peaceful and happy. In some ways, Trunks was relieved to be just one of the 'crowd' again, away from the crew. He got it, what Jayne was doing--but it didn't make it any less annoying. Gune was nice, but took a LOT of energy and he'd already had to fend him off from his capsule case and examining it once.

Omniband around his wrist, the BDU jacket had been tied around his waist for now as the climate was more than temperate enough for the under-tee shirt. It wasn't as if he cared about the uniform. When Leela snagged Joy and Thea, he decided to make his own 'escape' from the group and headed in the opposite direction from Jayne.

This corner of the Adnan sector honestly reminded him of Earth as he'd seen in the past. Mountains bordering the jungles and beach, and quiet places to just sight see and enjoy what nature there was. Seemed like it was favored by an older generational base (at least if he was judging other humanoid ages correctly). Their 'hosts' had been entirely too cordial and helpful, and part of him really really wanted this to all just be what it seemed. A break would be... It would be heaven honestly.

Still, their omnibands were timed to synch up for 20:00hr SET, and it was close enough for him to check in. Expanding the band outward, a small holo-screen appearing and showing his profile to the others. "I'm in the South Eastern-most area of Adnan, where the Basma mountains border the jungle wilderlands and resort. It all seems...pretty normal for a resort, from what I understand."

An affirmative from Professor Robinson who's screen showed him and Gune in some kind of museum. Jayne's comm was audio-only and a "sure sure Pretty-boy, have fun, and stay out of trouble" before it was cut.
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[personal profile] redarrowqueen 2017-02-05 07:17 am (UTC)(link)
Thea had escaped a bit since she needed to eat to properly heal. Cue almost crash into Trunks but this time it was much lighter and could be played as a joke,"I should look where I'm going right?" while trying to not slip into that flirty old self she left behind when she left the party world behind. She offered some of the meat on a stick she had located,"Tastes like chicken?"
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2017-02-05 07:31 am (UTC)(link)
Trunks pulled himself up short right before Thea almost bumped into him looking startled himself. "Maybe put a bell on you?" They were in some kind of outdoor marketplace, with stalls and vendors offering different delicacies and treats and trinkets.

Moving to fall into step beside her, taking the profferred meat-on-a-stick. "Thank you." Then commenting while looking around. "It's almost like there's too much to see here..."
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[personal profile] redarrowqueen 2017-02-06 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
A giggle escaped, a sign Thea could take a joke. She nodded,"Something feels off, just can't put a thing onto the why. she added in a whisper. She stopped off for a drink since she was still in recovery from her wounds,"Any theories?"
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2017-02-06 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
"Not yet..." It was still too crowded at times for him. On the one hand, it was really nice--no one was afraid, no one was running or hiding. Just...normal life, as he'd come to understand was common.

But it wasn't what he'd grown up with, and Trunks was nervous about it. Maybe it was just too much time spent on the alert, that had him paranoid. "You seem more comfortable in this kind of crowd than I am..." Definitely sheepish there, hand going behind his head.
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[personal profile] redarrowqueen 2017-02-06 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
"Blame my nature?" Thea joked. "I was always the wingwoman at home." making sure to explain the term just in case given Trunks and his world. "But we're in this together." she gently reminded him.
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2017-02-06 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
By now, the 7-man crew of the Arethusa had actually settled into their own rhythm and way of doing things. A bit of a 'meddling' crew, as they had a sense of morality—but that was alright with the MDSOB's who'd assigned them missions. It allowed them to observe the effects of chaos versus order, good versus evil.

On the smaller scale, several missions had passed where there had been infiltrations, and evacuations. Healing and adventures and investigations, and the crew had been going at full-throttle for a while now. As much as the MDSOBs were alien, they weren't 'heartless' or didn't completely misunderstand their chosen explorers.

The Arethusa was being sent, properly this time, on a vacation. Docking and spending a week at Carbry Beach, Sabia, of the planet Eber. Part of the multiverse not known to any of the crewmembers, it had been settled long ago by other humans descended from farmer-herder babarians, most resembling the ancient celts.

No mission, this time it really was simply a vacation. Enjoy themselves. Plenty of sights to see and tours to take of local caverns and old castle ruins, pristine beaches and lively markets. Currency and clothing provided, and try to not upset the natives.

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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2017-02-06 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
"I think I'll follow your lead then, Thea." Since she seemed to know better than he what to do in this kind of situation. "I'm not sure I'd be able to tell what's suspicious or not in this place." A pause, staying close because of the crowds and lowering his voice a bit. "Although my instinct is always to go look at things they don't want us to look at, if something seems wrong."
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[personal profile] redarrowqueen 2017-02-06 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
Thea was happy for a break, especially since she had takena punch to the jaw this last mission. So she had been pulled by Joy into a girls only shopping trip with that evening in mind, she was also sure some matchmaking was looming. But she was intrigued by some songs from close by so she had tipped Joy off she was going to take a listen.
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2017-02-06 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
There last mission had involved literally fighting their way out with their mission-target, and everyone was ready for a break. Exhaustion, minor bruises, and grumpiness were thankfully the worst they'd suffered.

Leela and Jayne had corralled Trunks, as soon as they'd disembarked, and headed for what seemed to be a tavern. Strong drink, drunken songs, and boisterous voices and Jayne's mouth was working fine in sharing stories. Leela was engaged herself in occasionally sharing stories, or reminding another patron to keep their hands to themselves. Trunks mostly kept himself quiet, near the edges of his crew-mates and trying to not be noticed. Honestly, as much as fighting was in his blood, he really had had enough after the last mission. Someone had to stay sensible, as he kept his head down and nursed his 'drink' and stayed near the water.
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[personal profile] redarrowqueen 2017-02-06 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
Given Thea's past she was also being careful, she was not that angry at the world party girl anymore. But she and Joy eventually joined the others at the tavern with a few stories of their own to share, meta humans and crazy minions were all Thea had since most of hers came from secondhand. But Thea seemed a bit lighter, she was seeing she could do real good now.
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2017-02-06 04:44 am (UTC)(link)
Their missions had been doing 'good' actually, even if it had been simply getting someone out of a bad situation (like their latest mission). The Professor and Gune and Jayne (and Leela, when she felt like it) had all gotten into discussions about 'why' they were being given these missions, since it didn't seem like the alien beings who'd hired them as explorers had cared much for morality. Much less Earthling morality, and even less so the various morality that had seemed to make up their crew.

Then again, they'd asked but hadn't gotten a straight answer. Only reassurance that they were doing admirably at tasks assigned, and performing satisfactorily. Please enjoy a vacation. Once they were less exhausted, John had some more questions to ask of their 'benefactors', and wasn't going to be pawned off--but for now, he would enjoy.

Joy also kept to herself, pleading politely that someone had to remain in full possession of their senses. Especially since it appeared Jayne and Leela'd become engaged in some kind of contest with the locals. What the contest was, it wasn't clear yet--only that they were arguing terms about what to do.

The good thing about the tavern, was that as much as the drink was flowing--food was flowing with it. Breads and crackers and cheeses, to help soak up and encourage more drinking. Trunks navigated his way through the crowd with a bowl of breads stuffed with said cheese, and a tall glass, towards Thea and Joy. Managing to get safely there, sliding in to sit by them and being heard was more difficult. "Do we have any idea how long this is going to last?" He addressed to his companions, eyeing Jayne's face as the man seemed to be arguing with someone at least twice his size, but enjoying himself.
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[personal profile] redarrowqueen 2017-02-06 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
"You and me both. Some of these people look like they can last and I speak from experience." Thea would only admit that much of her party girl former life. But she was also not going to risk a slip into that dark former self and it showed.
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2017-02-06 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
"More experience than me." Trunks murmured, pushing the bowl more towards Thea. Glad he'd gotten something without whatever...intoxicant was in the drink.

Oh goody, now they were clearing space and moving tables. Looked like the game was some kind of mini-spear throw, with a weight on the end? Because that was so safe, while drunk. Jayne looked for a moment like okay--yes, he'd opened his big mouth--but he'd man up and do his best. So would Leela, as they stepped up to the challenge accompanied by boisterous locals.

"Oh dear." Nurse Joy said with a hint of sigh, and started looking around. "I suggest we relocate, you two." Namely she was pointing to a table that was back in a corner. Less chance of things flying, or so she hoped, as she lead by example.
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[personal profile] redarrowqueen 2017-02-06 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
The look on Thea's face said it all, with her past the sooner she could split the better. "And it looks like the local version of a shooting march or darts is about to start to boot." she realized. She nodded in agreement at Joy's idea.
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2017-02-06 06:59 am (UTC)(link)
Considering a chant had started of encouragement, it would be a good idea to move fast. Joy's eyes held steel, even as her expression remained pleasant. Especially as she looked at Thea and saw that expression.

"Would you be kind enough to let the captain know what's about to happen? I'll keep an eye on things here." All but shoving Trunks at Thea to act as escort--as it hadn't escaped her that he was tense in the crowd too. "If I need help, I will call, but you two are fairly level-headed."

Considering one of the locals had hefted the weighted-mini-spear, and was flailing it slightly while he took aim, Trunks didn't have to be told twice. Waiting only long enough to be sure Joy was safely in her corner table, where she could watch, he decided better to act and apologize later. Looping an arm around Thea's waist and bodily dragging her with him, as he shoved through the crowds and moved quickly.

Once out of the tavern, in fresh air, he breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed some. Better. Much better being out of the crowd.
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[personal profile] redarrowqueen 2017-02-07 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
Thea looked a lot calmer as well, the need to drown her feelings in booze was gone. "Too close to anyone's liking?" she finally asked once she was able to speak, it had been too close for her comfort and she had just been too scared to say anything given history.
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2017-02-07 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
Trunks reached up and brushed his hair back, looking away slightly. "I'm not really used to crowds." He was, and he wasn't...considering the world he'd grown up in.

Streetlamps had just started to be lit, people heading out for evening fun towards the taverns or back home. Still a warm evening, salt in the air from the beach not too far away.

"You alright?" A loud thumping crash from behind them against one of the sturdy wooden walls had him pivoting. Shifting slightly, still clearly on guard in some ways before relaxing once again.
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[personal profile] redarrowqueen 2017-02-07 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Just a few too many reminders of who I was." Thea finally admits, meaning her former life as a party girl and addict. "But I'm ok now, being away from that was just in time." she admits since she's looking a lot calmer now.
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2017-02-07 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
A sympathetic look, and a sigh. "It's not easy when others seem to use it to cope huh?" That was his guess regarding Jayne. They'd run into each other a few nights with insomnia, and recognized the scars each wore.

Didn't stop Jayne from picking at him, but they did have each other's back. Which is what mattered more, to Trunks' way of thinking. He could deal with trash-talk easily enough.

Quiet, and then his mouth opening, and then closing as he shook his head. No, keeping his thoughts to himself, at least for now. "I say we get away from the noise. Sound good?"
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[personal profile] redarrowqueen 2017-02-07 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
"Totally." Thea nodded. As they walked she came clean at least a little,"Its not easy even now, still have days where drowning the dark just makes more sense. But won't become the old dark angry at the world me." that little confession a peek into a reformed party girl who is at least trying to face things.
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2017-02-07 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
Heading further away from the tavern and entertainment areas, eventually winding a path that lead them closer towards the shore-line. Moving downslope slightly, and neither was really worried about defending themselves. Both were able to take care of themselves, especially together.

As he had before, whenever Thea had seemed to need someone to lean on, Trunks listened. Quiet, just offering a supportive presence if it'd help. "This..this is gonna sound strange." A little nervous, hesitating as he spoke. "But...what's wrong with being angry at the world?"

He has a purpose for asking, really.
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[personal profile] redarrowqueen 2017-02-07 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
"Not when your rage is from losing at least half the people you love." Thea finally confessed, her father's death and Oliver going missing were still haunting her along with her mom's death less than 2 years ago. She had spilled bits and pieces of those dark days but not everything since it was pure fear by now. "It was easier and less painful to drink or pop pills to chase the dark away."

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