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[techknowlogical]

Who: Koushirou
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: The Vanquish
When: After the shuffle/nowish

[So Koushirou's been lurking the network the for first few days he's been here, reading and watching public broadcasts and trying to figure out as much as possible about being here... And not entirely meaning to go as long as he has without actually talking to anyone, but you know. It happens.

Or it had happened, anyway, while it had been relatively easy to find an isolated corner on the Marsiva's Hospitality Deck. But now that he's on the much smaller Vanquish it's probably time to say hello, although he doesn't have all that much to say just yet.

He isn't using text for any particular reason other than that he's a much faster typer than he is speaker.]

So all new arrivals find themselves on the Marsiva, correct? Is there any way to get back onto the Marsiva once you have been transferred to another ship?

[He's asking because of reasons. And that's... About it for his first network post. Except one thing:]

I also wanted to ask if there were any other Chosen Children here.

[He hasn't seen any on the network yet, but he doesn't know all of the internationals so it's still possible.

And that's actually the end of his network post, although anyone on the Vanquish can run into him on the bridge, where he's staring intently at the communication controls and apparently attempting to resist pressing all the buttons in order to experiment with them.]

Comments

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[curiositykilledthecats]

There is none we are aware of, though force may be an option. We lack the reasons to resort to that, however.
"Chosen Children"?

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[techknowlogical]

There might be a reason, but it would be hasty to say so for certain just yet.

It's what the group I am a part of is called.

[They probably should choose a less conspicuous name, he's suddenly realizing.]

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[curiositykilledthecats]

What reason may that be?

A strange name. Children chosen for what?

[Probably wise, but it's not like miss Warrior of Light here has any room to judge on that front.]

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[techknowlogical]

Assuming this world is a different dimension entirely from those we each come from, travel between here and our worlds may follow the same general guidelines as travel between other dimensions does If so, then normally where one arrives is a possible way out.

[It's assuming a lot, but it's a place to start anyway. In his experience, portals go both ways even if one direction might be a lot more difficult than the other.

And... He totally can't answer that second question truthfully, sorry. Fortunately it's text because he's a terrible liar in person.]

Nothing, it's just a name.

[...He's not that much better of a liar through text, actually.]

[curiositykilledthecats]

Assuming the Marsiva is our true point of arrival. We awaken there, implants already in us. It is possible we are transported there after being brought to this plane elsewhere.

A strange name to be given without reason.

[She at least is polite enough to not call him on it.]

[techknowlogical]

That is true, we don't know for certain if the Marsiva is the actual point of arrival.

[But it's a good place to start, he thinks.

And he appreciates the politeness, because it gives him an opportunity to drop the subject entirely.]

[curiositykilledthecats]

Though we have yet to explore much, as our weapons were taken from us, leaving us without method to break through to explore the rest. At least, should my bonded arrive to the Marsiva, I may be able to return there.

augh I'm sorry for how late this is!

[techknowlogical]

It's probably best if weapons aren't necessary anyway. A more peaceful method, if one can be found, would be ideal.

Your bonded?

no worries!

[curiositykilledthecats]

Were peaceful options available to us, the Atroma would no longer have us.

To use more common terms, my wife.