A cry for help

[thespaceopera]

[a distress call has been tracked across the void, finally leading back to the source. a hulking crippled ship, teeming with hostile alien life, now lies before you.

what do you do? do you dive in or hang back? are you here to learn, play, build, or observe?

however you choose to proceed, your audience is out there somewhere, watching.]


ooc: here is a good ol' themed mingle to get you all started! and don't feel limited by the prompts and what they describe--they're just there as idea-starters, so feel free to go anywhere and do anything.

have fun!

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Comments

[ino]

I think the school where I come from is a bit different. Most people say the same thing.

[ She examines the walls closely as they talk, just in case more bugs pop out at them ]

The Huntress, huh ... ? [ The only person she knows on that ship is Cole, and she ... really doesn't like the guy, but -- she'll be diplomatic ] Do you like it?

[princessia]

I've never been to school...

[ She watches Ino examine the walls for a moment, remaining alert, then glances around at their surroundings. She'd better stay on guard too. ]

I like it a lot. I get to be closer to Cullen.

[ Even though she got somewhat annoyed with him recently... ]

[ino]

Oh? How come?

[ Hopefully nothing traumatizing or terrible. Oops. ]

Cullen ... A friend of yours?

[princessia]

I didn't have anyone to send me to school. I... don't think I'd want to go anyway.

[ And other various circumstances have been keeping her from attending. ]

Um... yes.

[ More like a father figure now. ]

[ino]

It can definitely be pretty boring sometimes, that's for sure ...

[ She opens a door into another room now, careful to keep Elize behind her as she checks around the room before stepping into it ]

Well, that's good. It's always nice to be with someone you care about.

[princessia]

[ She leans to the side slightly, remaining behind Ino and trying to peek around to see if there's bugs or anything else up ahead. ]

I don't think learning new things is boring. I just want to bring my friend with me to school... but I think they'll get mad.

[ino]

[ She glances back at Elize curiously ]

Mad? Why?

[princessia]

...Teepo's a stuffed animal.

[ A talking one. And a friend! She sounds embarrassed saying this. ]

[ino]

[ Ino has been around enough weird stuff to not really question it that much. ]

And they would get mad if you took them to school? Or the school would get mad at you for bringing them?

[princessia]

Both, maybe?

[ She wouldn't know how the school faculty is. But most people think Teepo is creepy and that carrying around a stuffed animal at her age is strange. ]

Because he's a toy. But he's not just a toy, he's a friend!

[ino]

[ She nods ]

I understand. Some people just --

[ Well, she was GOING to say something nice, but that sure is a bug jumping down from the ceiling in front of them! She makes sure Elize is behind her before she swings her leg around to kick it into the wall with a crunch, leaving a dent in the wall beneath it from the force of the kick ]

Could you not interrupt? Jeez.

[princessia]

[ Elize is normally alert, but not that time. She lets out a startled gasp as the bug drops down, jumping back a little. When Ino quickly takes care of it, she steps forward, in awe.

She'd be grossed out by the bug, but... paying attention to strong ladies is more important! ]

Ino, you're amazing!

[ino]

[ She laughs a little at how amazed Elize seems as she's wiping her foot off on the floor. Gross bugs ... ]

Keep your eyes open, there might be more close by.

[princessia]

Yes ma'am!

[ Oops, she may have let her guard down just for a second. Nodding, she scans the area with her eyes for any more incoming bugs, back to being attentive. ]