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Post by Raptor on Mar 21, 2015 17:04:27 GMT -5
Space is quiet, as usual. The planet below seems to give off a bright glow. Vast plains stretch across nearly half the large continent, reflecting the light of the nearby star. Among the jungles to the east of them are glowing lights beneath the canopy. the jungle thins out to a softer green as it nears the ocean. Far off on the other side of the planet is a moon with a low orbit, with a light grey hue, while its more distant brother hovers far above the ocean, its surface a deep, rusted red. "Civilian Jaunter, you are clear for dock in bay 1."Atomic MuffinIgnacio guides his ship into the docking bay of the large Starskipper-class ship, the I.S.C. Roanoke. He's greeted, told to not bring any personal items besides his clothes, and brought to a conference room. It's a simple room, with a long table, eight chairs, a large window overlooking the planet, and a small assortment of snacks. "Alright, your fellow expedition crewmembers will be here shortly," says the guide. "The director of the expedition will arrive shortly after that. Please, make yourself comfortable." He smiles and exits. gasmaskKneeskeysllamaThe others arrive via a public service shuttle, which docks with the ship and allows them to unload. They are also led by their own guides, which will bring them to the conference room whenever they are ready.
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Mar 21, 2015 17:17:26 GMT -5
Ignacio seats himself at one of the chairs. He ignores the snacks and proceeds to stare out the window at the planet beyond.
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Post by gasmask on Mar 21, 2015 19:20:19 GMT -5
Raptor*click* whirl THUDJade steps off the bus tightly clutching two very large and beaten wooden trunks with rusty locks to her chest. She plays up her already pronounced underbite letting her sharp teeth show as she cast a suspicious and warning looks around at anyone who ventures too close for her liking, her clubbed tail swinging freely back and forth to trip up anyone approaching from behind her. She hoped that all of this would be enough to convince people that she was not to be messed with and would not easily part with her belongings, and hopefully they would overlook the fact she was only five feet tall. Once more she really wish she had her explosive with her, she still didn't feel comfortable without them. She spared a quick glance around the bus terminal, squinting through the lights. Why did humans always like everything so darn bright?
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Post by Raptor on Mar 21, 2015 19:48:17 GMT -5
gasmaskA man with a tablet walks over. "Name, please?"
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Post by gasmask on Mar 21, 2015 19:53:05 GMT -5
RaptorJade flinches but quickly forces herself back to wary, "Jade Valse."
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Post by Raptor on Mar 21, 2015 20:01:23 GMT -5
gasmaskHe glances at the tablet. "Ah, yes. Welcome aboard, miss Valse, thank you for coming." He seems eager and polite enough. "Uh, would you to drop off your things at your quarters first, or go straight to the briefing room? I believe one of your fellow team members is already there."
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Post by Kneeskeysllama on Mar 21, 2015 20:20:42 GMT -5
Lyra takes a deep breath and gets off the shuttle. She pulls up her sleeve to check the time on her watch. "Ok good. I am not late." She looks behind her and smiles at the little robot girl, carrying a dufflebag on her back. Lyra takes the bag and pats the girl on the head. "Thank you, Myuun" She kisses her forehead. "Let your sisters know I got here safe, alright?" Myuun nods and waves as Lyra walks away with the guide.
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Post by Raptor on Mar 21, 2015 20:26:50 GMT -5
KneeskeysllamaShe's brought to the same conference room, where Ignacio is sitting. "Here we are! I'll let you two get acquainted while I bring your bags to your quarters. Your third member should be here shortly." He picks up Lyra's bags and turns to leave. Atomic Muffin
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Mar 21, 2015 20:28:21 GMT -5
Ignacio nods in greeting, but says nothing.
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Post by Kneeskeysllama on Mar 21, 2015 20:33:01 GMT -5
Lyra smiles and nods, acknowledging Ignacio. She sits across from him and pulls out a notepad and pen from her labcoat, then proceeds to write something on it.
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Mar 21, 2015 20:35:41 GMT -5
After a few awkward minutes of silence, he sighs. "I'll bite. What's your name, sister?"
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Post by Kneeskeysllama on Mar 21, 2015 20:42:25 GMT -5
Lyra suddenly becomes alert. "Lyra!" She calms down a little. "Lyra Berger. And judging by your physique, you are the security guard, right?"
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Mar 21, 2015 20:51:16 GMT -5
He grunts. "Ignacio. And what is your job here?"
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Post by Kneeskeysllama on Mar 21, 2015 21:02:38 GMT -5
"Researcher of course!" Lyra smiles and her eyes are filled with excitement. "I've always wanted to study life on other planets and It's amazing that I get to have the opportunity to do so!" She sways back and forth in her chair.
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Mar 21, 2015 21:06:35 GMT -5
"You're an energetic one, aren't you?" He says gruffly.
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Post by gasmask on Mar 21, 2015 21:15:18 GMT -5
"The briefing room if ye don't mind," Jade snorts, like hell she was going to trust some random station's security measures against thieves, she'd seen the reports.
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Post by Raptor on Mar 21, 2015 21:17:44 GMT -5
gasmaskThe guide nods, unfazed. "Alright, please, come with me!" He heads for the briefing room.
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Post by gasmask on Mar 21, 2015 21:21:37 GMT -5
Jade follows her tail now happily thumping against the two crates she carries while her mechanical leg continues to whirl and thud loudly.
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Post by Raptor on Mar 21, 2015 21:26:29 GMT -5
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Post by Kneeskeysllama on Mar 21, 2015 21:26:49 GMT -5
Lyra stops in place and turns pink in embarrassment. She sits straight and speaks a little more calmly. "I apologize for that, I just really enjoy what I do." She continues to write. "What about you?" She points her pen in Ignacio's direction. "Do you enjoy what you do?"
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Mar 21, 2015 21:29:22 GMT -5
"Not so much. But I am very, very good at what I do. So I continue." She looks at Jade, "It appears that we have a new arrival."
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Post by Kneeskeysllama on Mar 21, 2015 21:31:04 GMT -5
Lyra looks at Jade, fascinated and quickly writes on her notepad before putting her pen down and waving. "Hello!"
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Post by gasmask on Mar 21, 2015 21:34:59 GMT -5
Jade snarls at the suggestion moving the two crates further away from the guide, "No," Jade draws herself up to her full unimpressive height and marches through the doors. She glances about, flashes a toothy smile and sets down both her oversized crates next to the chair nearest the door before taking it herself. After she's settled she looks warily over at the taller woman, "Sup."
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Post by Raptor on Mar 21, 2015 21:38:54 GMT -5
"Uh... the expedition director will be with you shortly." The guide awkwardly shuffles out.
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Post by Atomic Muffin on Mar 21, 2015 21:39:02 GMT -5
"Charming," Ignacio says disdainfully.
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