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

[redarrowqueen]

"I'm intrigued." Thea was honest. "And I've felt like, like being in the zone when going for a target." she tries to explain what she's thinking. "And to be honest I've hit my share of low points lately, especially these last couple of missions."

[light_of_willpower]

"Then you've felt it, likely. With training, you can learn to sense it more and use it." Moving to start walking again. "Master Martial Artists in my world were able to, at the very least, access and utilize their ki to help them fight longer and more effectively. Some also learned to focus it in ways that allow them to use it as blasts, or to float and fly."

Things she'd seen him do, actually.

"At the very least, it can be used as a way of sensing and warning others. That whole battle-aura I was talking about, when we first met."

[redarrowqueen]

"Pretty much all the things I've seen in battle." Thea realized. "Like you biding me time to reload and that one time you got me onto that roof to provide cover fire." all the pieces falling into place now. She nodded at how Trunks explained the battle aura. "Looks like I'm still learning things, never a bad thing."

[light_of_willpower]

"Saiyans were a warrior-race, so kind of naturally adept at training and manipulating ki, among other things." Not that he spoke often about his mixed-heritage. Usually if they got personal, he listened or offered general stories. Occasionally he'd share something, but it usually didn't involve him personally either.

"It can also be used to sense how strong an opponent is, so it's also good to learn how to mask it." Something that had also saved his life many times.

Moving one hand out, he held it up and out. Letting ki gather just at the palm of his hand. Manifesting almost as a burst of light, resting against his palm as he held it for her to see.

[redarrowqueen]

Thea nodded as Trunks spoke. But at the same time just seeing the idea of ki coming to life just blew her away,"Compared to me you have something pretty unreal." she finally admits. Her eyes however spoke volumes, she really was blown away since this explained so much.

[light_of_willpower]

Trunks let the ki fade and dropped his hand. "It's pretty rare where I'm from too. My mother was an anomaly, in that she hung around master martial artists, and aliens, so ki-manipulation was a regular thing."

A pause, and a hint of smile. "She never learned to sense or use it though. Most people don't." Hopefully most people would never have to learn just to survive, but it had been so for Trunks.

[redarrowqueen]

Thea could only nod, Trunks has seen more than she has and it showed. "Seeing what you can do explains a lot however. And you know I'll listen if that ear is even needed." she could speak after what felt like ages.

[light_of_willpower]

A nod, and a quiet "Thank you." before he let that fade. Easier to talk about ki, and focus on that, as they'd come to the beach. By now it was getting past twilight into the darker pre-night part of it, and people had mostly packed up and left. Tide was coming in, washing away older signs of people having visited.

"But yes, so when you were exhausted and after your rough arrival, your ki was off-balance. It reflected your state, so to speak."

[redarrowqueen]

"So that would explain the whole wobbly ki thing from that first night." Thea nodded as she linked it all together. "I was a mess and it showed in the ki." she made sure she had the idea right. But at the same time since they were near the water an idea brewed: she was just waiting for the right moment to make a splash attack (all in fun too).

[light_of_willpower]

"It showed in a lot of ways, no offense." Trunks murmured, but hopefully she wouldn't be upset. "I think it's more--I could tell you weren't normally like that because I COULD sense your ki. It's clear you've had some training."

[redarrowqueen]

That was when Thea jumped at her opening and playfully splashed Trunks. But her smile is showing she's only kidding and playing, no ill intent at all. "You kinda asked for it you know that right?" she joked mid giggle fit. But it was a small sign she was regaining some light.

[light_of_willpower]

They definitely needed a vacation; he'd normally be more aware of someone's movements--even someone he trusted. So he's a half-second too late to realize what Thea has planned, even though he gets his arm up and crouches slightly to minimize the splash. "Hey! I didn't mean any offense."

But there is a grin. The water didn't bother him that much, and he got that she was playing. Two can play though, and he's tired enough to let himself indulge in some silliness. Especially after the not-quite-deep emotions of earlier.

"Besides, you know you're not winning this right?" Oh no, that is a smirk. BE warned Thea because that is a smirk.

[redarrowqueen]

"This means war!" Thea was giggling as she made another splash shot. "But you know what? This is the most fun I've had in ages!" going for another splash of water in the process. She's smiling for real now, she's needed this as much.

[light_of_willpower]

Some people would dodge, even splashes of water. Most would just splash back. Neither of those intersecting pools of people involved Trunks though, who just walked purposefully closer to Thea. Still with that smirk, as water didn't bother him.

Nope, he is instead moving to grab her around the waist instead. Bodily picking her up and over his shoulder a bit, then jumping and using ki to fly a little bit further out. Far enough out it's 'safe' anyways, before turning her over and dropping her into the water.

[redarrowqueen]

Thea lands with a grace usually seen with a bow in her hand, but instead of snarking off at a goon she's laughing. "Round one goes to Trunks!" she giggles. "But its only the beginning." using a spin kick to send some water at Trunks.

[light_of_willpower]

"Too easy." Trunks remained in the air and just moved slightly to the side to dodge the water. "Gotta do better than that, Thea. Your aim needs work." But he's grinning; that is rare, and he hasn't done that really since joining the Arethusa's crew.

[redarrowqueen]

Thea was also in a rare sight, she's smiling like a total loon (but a very happy one). "We're acting like kids!" she giggled as she took another shot with a well placed splash. But it was a badly needed reminder she could lower her guards and actually act her age if only for a little while. "We need more moments like this." she realized.

[light_of_willpower]

"You're acting like a little kid. I'm acting at least like a teenager." It was rare that Trunks ever actually felt like teasing, but here he was. Dodging again, mostly just by floating back so the splash fell short. "I'm blaming the vacation and way we've all been working hard."

A pause, and then a shrug. "Either that, or there was something other than alcohol in the drinks." They'd have to be strong though, to effect both him and Thea--so it was probably just the vacation.

[redarrowqueen]

"We're both acting like kids!" Thea giggled. "And I'm in agreement, its been rough lately." meaning the last few missions having taken its toll on every level. She goes for another splash strike as she speaks,"Don't think its the drinks, I only had one and it was pretty weak at that." since due to her past she was careful.

[light_of_willpower]

"That's one more than I had." Nope, still dodging the water just enough to be annoying--he has to be doing it on purpose. Especially since Trunks wasn't usually one to be a jerk.

Holding out a hand though, ki gathered again and a light blast followed. Enough to hit the water and splash Thea in the radius without hitting her. "NOW, I'm acting like a kid." Definitely a grin, and he's ready to do that again if she wants to keep up this war.

[redarrowqueen]

"So going to try and top it!" Thea was grinning as she used a rock to gain some leverage for a spin kick. This time it worked since she got a decent enough splash out of that to actually make a hit. But she's starting to see things: she could keep Trunks from slipping into all doom and gloom all the time via little things.

[light_of_willpower]

That brought perhaps a brief laugh, a hint. "Trust me, I could be a brat if I felt like it." IF he'd grown up with his Father's influence, he might be exactly that too.

"Gotta admit, I find your archery more impressive than your hand-to-hand. You have better aim when you have a bow in your hand." He was more pleased that she didn't slip, on the rock, considering the water and she was soaking wet.

[redarrowqueen]

"Just more at home with something in my hand, that extra bit of focus as you explained it." Thea confessed but she's still smiling. "But you have me beat when it comes to hand to hand, I have a lot of work ahead to improve."

[light_of_willpower]

On their ship? He had everyone beat in hand-to-hand. Starting to suspect that was part of why he'd been placed with the Arethusa. Those skills had been hard won and fought for though, and necessary for his survival. Trying hard to keep his brain from going back down that path though, when it was supposed to be a vacation.

Not that he knew how to have a vacation, really. Learning, slowly--and he'd had glimpses before. But even then, it'd usually gotten interrupted.

Letting ki gather again, warning as Trunks tilted his head. "Ready to concede defeat yet?" He's more than willing to fire another ki-blast to splash her again otherwise.

[redarrowqueen]

"One more attempt!" as Thea just threw caution to the wind and just went for a combo splash attack via a well timed spin kick along with using the heel of her boot to gain some extra ground. She also used a more risky move, one she had only used in battle since she spotted some driftwood and used it as a launching pad.

This time it somehow worked since she somehow got Trunks into the water with her. "Tie?" but she's still smiling,"Because I don't think I could pull off another attack like that without some decent leverage."