PSL--Explorer's Setting (New Crew arriving!)

[my_belfry_of_fun]

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.

Comments

[light_of_willpower]

Joy nodded, reaching over and pulling out a small wand-type object that revealed itself to be a medical scanner. "Oh dear. I take it Mr. Briefs found you shortly before your fall?" Said as politely and nicely as she treated anyone. Ignoring Jayne's snort and chuckles as she said Trunks' last name aloud.

"Please, just call me Trunks?" Said crew-member in question murmured, to Jayne's continued amusement. Slapping his hand over his heart. "Clear Skies boy, whoever named ya musta been drunk or somethin'. Musta been bullied a lot growing up too."
Jayne had the biggest shit-eating grin as he continued to probe.

Trunks just held himself steady and tall, refusing to rise to the bait. He'd been bullied far more than the other man would ever know, but it could wait. They should try to get along at least. "She almost crashed into me, and then we were walking down to the Loading Dock, when she tripped." Ignoring Jayne's remarks in favor of giving Nurse Joy that information.

"I see." Joy murmured, as she'd run the wand-scanner along but away from Thea's side. A friendly smile. "The good news is, whatever happened, our hosts saw fit to heal you on your arrival. Likely the rush of whatever happened, along with the sudden healing and new circumstances caused the vertigo."

[redarrowqueen]

It made sense in a weird way, Thea figured. "So I'll be fine before too long once things settle in?" she finally asked. "And vertigo is a fancy name for dizzy right?"

[light_of_willpower]

"Yes. Honestly, as much as you probably want to explore your new ship, I'd recommend finding a quiet place and resting. Sleep if you feel you need to. If you get hungry, eat something light." Joy replied with a smile. "Have someone with you, just in case you feel dizzy again or feel faint."

Jayne wouldn't admit it, but he was mildly impressed a bit. Didn't mean he'd *show* it, or let up. "Think babysittin's light enough duty for me Joy? I can watch her."

Joy's smile stayed in place, but there was a hint of amusement in her eyes as the smile grew. "But Mr. Cobb, if she does feel faint or dizzy, I don't think you should be lifting or carrying her in your state."

"Pfft." Jayne looked mildly insulted, hands on his hips and chin up. "She wouldn't be heavy, little thing like her."

"She has a name. Thea." Trunks commented quietly but firm all the same.

Joy's smile stayed the same, expression as serene as ever--but with a hint of steel under the tone. "Be that as it may, Mr. Cobb--Trunks has clearly shown he's capable of handling it. If that's okay with you Ms. Queen."

[redarrowqueen]

Thea was more willing to let Trunks be her sitter all things considered. But at the same time she was itchy to not sit around and it showed in her eyes. That was when another dizzy wave decided to strike, a sign she needed a break and to actually rest. "All for it."

[light_of_willpower]

Joy's eyes creased up as she smiled. "Then I believe she's made her choice." A nod at Jayne, who looked like he was about to protest. "Think of it as letting our newest crew-members have some time to adjust. Not everyone is used to living in spaceships, Mr. Cobb."

"Time ta 'adjust'..." Jayne snorted, eyeing them. "Sure sure. Ya know where to find me if ya need something Joy." Another smirk and hint of challenge as he eyed Trunks once more. "Call me if ya need help, Pretty Boy."

Nurse Joy just smiled, but with that hint of steel again. "I'm sure he's able to watch Ms. Queen and make sure she rests. I can leave it in your hands, right Trunks?" Hands clasped in front of her, expecting his agreement.

Going from holding himself and resisting the urge to rise to the bait Jayne shot at him, and then to being given an order took him a moment. "Ye-yes." A little taken aback, like he hadn't expected to be given the task.

"Then it's settled. Besides, it can be quite an adjustment for all of us, arriving here." Clear that Nurse Joy was having the last word, as she turned her attention back to Jayne. "Actually Mr. Cobb, I would like your help with something..."

The taller man perked up with a hint of grin, as she lead the way further into medical.

Coming over to Thea, now that the initial crisis was over, Trunks relaxed a little and seemed almost awkward.

[redarrowqueen]

Thea looked partly ready to give in but her eyes were blazing with a fierce stubborn streak. "Bad to say I don't exactly wanna rest? But I am a little bit hungry." she finally speaks after a few minutes. Granted she was still a little dizzy around the edges but the worst seemed to have passed post the near crash,"And another odd thing, I did find my quiver and bow along with arrows. You find anything weapons wise?"

[light_of_willpower]

She must've be really out of it, because she had her quiver (and arrows) and bow with her. He'd noted it in the back of his mind, but then getting her taken-care of had mattered more. Apparently they'd both kind of forgotten, with the distractions of Jayne and Joy.

"Well, she said food wasn't a bad idea." Some of it might've been his heritage speaking too. "Let's see how you do with the walk to the kitchen area." Offering his hand to help steady her still, but willing to let her walk on her own. He recognized that spirit in her eyes.

"When I woke up, this-?" Holding up his left wrist where the 'omniband' was a slim silver band around it. "-apparently beeped. If-If I remember correctly..." Trunks's own memories of any explanations hazy. "...it's our main way of communicating and getting information." Hand dropping back to his side, as he'll continue the explanation as they move.

"It expanded outwards and showed a vision of a small hologram and screen. Had a small bio of me, and you. Probably to let the rest of the crew know who we are." That was how he'd recognized (along with a guess) that she was also new. "And yeah, I also had some of my stuff from home, including my sword."

Once they were settled in the now-vacant kitchen area--at least with her seated, while he tried to figure out the replicator and what was in the pantry--he'd play with the omniband. "My name is Trunks Briefs. I'm 20 years old; almost 21. From Earth. West City, Region 28, main continent. Age 785...from an alternate timeline."

Well, he'd managed to figure it out enough to produce rice and tea from the replicator at least. Bringing over two trays, sliding one towards her as he settled into the chair opposite. "I'll see if I can get it to pull up the hologram again. After food though."

[redarrowqueen]

Thea then connected the strange bracelet around her hand (thankfully her non shooting hand). She played her own hologram for Trunks,"Thea Queen, almost 21, from starling City on Earth." but for now she's throwing in the towel and letting Trunks led her around. She'll be fine once she can catch her breath and actually eat (plus a few decent nights sleep). "Feels a little embrassing though, almost passing out 3 times by this point?"

[light_of_willpower]

The omniband had contained a full-body turn-around as well as profile-picture, in addition to listing their skills. Useful, especially as the devices expanded or contracted and acted like far more advanced super-computers than Trunks was used to. He's pushing that tray closer though, and giving her a mild glare until she starts eating.

Only then did he murmur a quiet 'thank you for the food' over his own dish, before starting to eat. Getting at least a mouthful or two in, and fairly well-mannered for someone with Saiyan-blood, before he responded again. "Considering it sounds like you were pulled from something bad, I wouldn't be embarrassed."

Another pause, tea half-way to his mouth and a hint of a distant look in his eyes. Half-for her, half for himself, as he speaks again. "Falling down, failing...it's the hardest thing. But its getting back up that matters." Something he'd learned so many times the hard way himself.

[redarrowqueen]

Thea's finally forcing herself to eat, part of her not even wanting to but knowing she would get better if she did. "Right now I'm not even sure which way is up to borrow the expression." she softly confessed. But she's given in, for now it was all she could do. But she was also taking mental notes on the various profiles.

[light_of_willpower]

Trunks had pulled out his own omniband, setting it on the table and scrolling through the profiles. Also information on the ship Arethusa which they were now crew-members of. Finishing his own food quickly enough, then thinking while he finished his tea. "Seems like we're a ship with a lot of combat-potential, at least for defense and quick strikes. Wonder what that means for the kind of missions we'll be given."

Murmured half-to-himself, then looking up to see what progress she had made. "Is food helping any?" Standing and placing his dirty dishes down a hole labeled Wash and Sanitation-Dishes.

[redarrowqueen]

"Its helping, a lot less wanting to crash into things now." Thea was honest. She was looking a lot better too,"I also noticed that and am just as curious. Especially since the usual crisis is your common street goon and the occasional supervillian." she offfered.

[light_of_willpower]

That was her usual crisis? Trunks wished his life was that simple. Hopefully it would be easier now, as he just had to watch out for Cell when he showed up. But 17 and 18 were destroyed and dead--and maybe they could start rebuilding.

After being quiet for a bit, he stuck his hands in his pockets as he leaned against the counter for a moment. "So maybe time to get yourself cleaned up and find somewhere to sit." Given that spirit he'd seen in her eyes earlier, he was willing to bet the last thing she wanted was to sit and rest.

Nurse Joy HAD somewhat given him responsibility though.

[redarrowqueen]

"The sooner I lose the blood the better right?" Thea mused. But part of her would not sit for too long in spite of actually needing it. Her eyes seemed to blaze with that same spirit. "Don't really wanna sit." she whispered.

[light_of_willpower]

He ignored the whisper, understanding the sentiment. "See how you feel after you get cleaned up. Remember the way to your bunk?" Still staying close in case she felt dizzy or unsteady, but letting Thea walk on her own as he lead the way to the crew quarters.

[redarrowqueen]

"Ok and I do, little less foggy now." Thea nodded. She knew Trunks was right, getting clean would only help. She was a bit more steady on her feet now,"And honestly this place is its own mystery but a fun one."

[light_of_willpower]

A small smile, hands still in his pockets as he walked with her. Trunks wouldn't object to exploring the ship more too, but they had noticed places to sit on the lower-deck. So long as they took it slow, it'd be alright.

Waiting outside her room, arms crossed and leaning against the wall with his legs crossed, while she cleaned up. No one could say he didn't take his responsibilities seriously. Quieter now, although he responded if spoken to. Once she was cleaner, they headed off again towards the lower deck as he pointed out the helm area that he'd found earlier. It also was the control center of the ship, apparently--and he was guessing if they went lower they'd find the engines as well as that loading dock.

[redarrowqueen]

"This looks like a good spot for a breather?" Thea was getting a little winded but she was not at dizzy now. But she's blood free and smelling a lot better than a few hours ago. "And the shower did help, least I look more human?" going for a joke to keep things light.

[light_of_willpower]

Well, she'd made it down the stairs and to the lowest deck easily enough. They'd paused near one of the lower couches against the edge of the loading-dock walls. Not far from the hallways that if Trunks had to guess, lead deeper into the ship and towards the engine-room.

"Nurse Joy did say you should rest." Trunks commented, looking around at the space they found themselves in. Large enough to hold small single-pilot craft, if he had to guess. Bare deck with places along the walls to secure straps or cargo. Curiouser still, considering he didn't know what was really expected of them yet.

[redarrowqueen]

"You thinking what I'm thinking?"Thea finally asked. "I think we're in some kind of cargo bay or hold." knowing that much from all the movies she's seen over the years. "And let's be real, a car is one thing but a jet is something else?" as she slumped against the sofa.

[light_of_willpower]

"It would make sense. There's probably a way to the engine-room too." Walking a bit, and then pointing. "Likely down there."

Turning and looking over at her. "Once you're feeling up for it, we can take a look. From what I was reading, this ship is supposed to hold 15 people."

[redarrowqueen]

Thea nodded then observed,"15, wonder why the small number?" her brain spinning with ideas. But just being off her feet was helping, she was a lot less dizzy but her eyes were blazing with that fire that screams stubborn streak.

[light_of_willpower]

"We'll probably find out soon enough." Trunks murmured, coming back over and settling on the low sofa beside her. "Ran into our 'captain' earlier--he says we're en-route to our first mission."

A shrug, and then Trunks leaned back and relaxed a bit.

[redarrowqueen]

"Something I need to do before long, making social and all that." Thea added. She slumped against the sofa for now,"But wonder what this mission will be?" she admits.

[light_of_willpower]

"Apparently we're heading to a planet, and our mission is just that. Visit planet, observe." Leaning his head back, looking up at the high ceiling of the loading dock. "It sounds too simple."

Which made him wary, because it couldn't be that simple. "Seems we have a few days before we get there though, which means you should be fine." So long as she did rest, and followed Joy's orders.