video | r u freakin kiddin me

[takehisplace]

Who: Luke fon Fabre
Broadcast: Yes
Action: The Marsiva
When: The late morning

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[Luke is already up and running around when the feed snaps on. He's got bright red hair and a long white coat, opened to show a red gem at his collarbone.]

Hey! Is anyone here? Can anyone hear me? I'm-- uh, I think I'm trapped! Hello?

[Wait, there's a red light and some kind of screen! He rushes over, not really recognizing this kind of technology but he'll take it. The stuff in the ranches was a lot like this, just less polished.]

There has to be a way... Maybe I can pull up a map? What would Jade do... Wait, I know! [He smashes a LOT OF BUTTONS. And turns the feed off in the process.

Oops.]

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[spontaneouscombustion]

[Oh, you poor, sweet summer child. Here, a couple seconds later Pinkie finishes getting that engine tuned up, wipes her hooves enough that she won't get the communicator all greasy, and sure enough if Luke manages to answer that beeping, a... VERY bright pink pony will appear on the screen, tada!]

Hey, there! Welcome to the Marsiva, you're in outer space now! But don't worry, a LOT of people say time stops for you until you go home again!

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[takehisplace]

[That's a lot of info to take in. Granted, this isn't the first time he's seen a talking horse, but the unicorn was way more majestic. And less... pink.]

Uh-- I'm-- what?

[Yeah, that didn't quite sink in.]

Space? Time? This is way too much!

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[spontaneouscombustion]

[Whatchu talking about, ALL ponies are majestic! Just because she doesn't have horns or wings she's a lesser pony? That's racism!

Naaah, Pinkie's not offended at all, still giving Luke a bright, gentle smile.]

Oh, I KNOW, it was LOT for me to take in at first too! But so far everypo-- BODY's been super nice and friendly!

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[takehisplace]

So we're all kidnapped? What about the people who took us?

[He needs to get back. He needs to get back!]

I'm sorry, I really can't stay. If I don't go back, something really bad will happen. I know you said time stops but-- how can we be sure?

[spontaneouscombustion]

[Aw, baby. She was pretty freaked out too when she first got here. That's why Pinkie's smile softens a little for him now.]

Because a lot of people here have said it, and one of them's a friend from MY world, and he got taken by another place before this one. And I trust him a LOT!

[maschinenpistole]

[ Kotoha is literally popcorn.gif-ing right now.

No seriously, she watched all of that video feed while she just so happens to be munching on some popcorn she took from the fancy party a little while ago and squirreled away until the munchies caught up with her (read: right now, apparently.) And when the feed suddenly shuts off, she snorts, amused.

She gives it another two seconds, then starts a feed of her own to reach out to the kid. ]

Ahh, hello! It's not a map, but... I can play welcoming committee, yes? You're on the Marsiva. It's... a space ship.

[ Oh boy, how well are you gonna take that one? ]

[takehisplace]

[Luke is surprised at two way communication. That shit's pretty advanced! But he's more freaked out about where he is, obviously.]

A... space ship.

[He blinks slowly.]

I don't get it.

[maschinenpistole]

Mmm.. [ She taps her lips with one finger, trying to think of a good way to explain things. ]

Go find a window and look out. But try not to get motion sick or anything - you're literally on a ship, in space. Stars, planets, and stuff? We all got dragged onto this fleet. You just got here, so you're on the flagship - the main ship we all have to follow. That help at all?

[ And if you go find that window, she'll just sit here and be patient. ♥ ]

[takehisplace]

All right... hold on.

[He does go to the window. When he's there, he gasps aloud, but he doesn't flip out. He's among the stars, among the moons. He never would've guessed it was possible to be in the heavens like this. Usually you have to die first.

When he pulls away, he has a sense of calm. There's no denying what he's seeing.]

How is this possible? We're literally sailing in the heavens. I feel like we're gonna fall any minute...

[bythewaves]

I regret to say that you are indeed trapped, although this is a highly pleasant kidnapping, as such things go.

[takehisplace]

How can a kidnapping be pleasant? I need to get back to everyone! If I don't, the worlds will--

[bythewaves]

Well we are not in chains, and there are no implements of torture, nor are any of us injured or our companions slain around us. [ Hello this has totally been his situation at some point ] So, although tis hardly an ideal situation, I believe as the saying goes, "it could be worse". I am sorry that you were taken from a bad time, but I fear there is little to be done about it, now.

[takehisplace]

[That's a good way to make him shut up. He has nightmares like that.]

I... I know, but I can't just abandon my brother. He's sick. If I'm gone, they'll kill him!

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[winn]

[ oh....boy, does he relate to this. he was freaking out when he first woke up here, too. back then, it seemed impossible for him to ever get used to this place enough to soothe anyone else.

what a difference a couple of months make. ]

Deep breaths - stop pushing buttons, that only helps if you're in a parody. You're trapped - but you're safe, and you won't be on that ship long. Has anyone caught you up yet?

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[takehisplace]

[... a parody? Never mind.]

Uh, something-- something about time stopping? And... space? I don't-- I don't understand.

[WHAT IS GOING ON. He's in full panic attack mode.]

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[winn]

Deep breaths - slowly - in and out - I'll explain as much as I can just try to relax. You're safe, you really are.

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[takehisplace]

[Usually it's Luke telling Asch to take deep breaths. The reminder smacks him squarely in the face. He nods and takes a deep breath, counts, lets it out. In, count, out. In, count, out...]

I'm alone, aren't I? [It's a question he doesn't need to ask, but he wants to make sure anyway. It's the tone of someone who expects to be alone... for whatever reason.]

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[walljumper]

[Distressed voice? Distressed voice. It draws Talon like a moth, and it's not long before one dumb fighter comes padding into view.]

Hey! I guess I'm not the only one here! [Talon there are other people on the ship at all times you have seen them.] Welcome to the ship in space thingy!

[He's so cheerful. God he's so cheerful, talking like he has a damn clue about anything.]

I guess we're all stuck, huh? [How can you say that with that smile on your face?]

[takehisplace]

[He's used to dumb fighters! ... He kind of is one. So yeah. He's happy to see another soul even if it isn't someone from home; Talon's manner is infectious and Luke needs that right now.]

That's... uh... nice to meet you, too. Have you seen someone who looks like me but with really long hair? Really pale, has his face always like this? [Luke makes a face like he swallowed a bug.]

[walljumper]

[Let's be dumb together, Luke. Talon's smile doesn't fade, but he rubs the back of his head as he thinks.]

Mmm... I don't think so! I've met some people who look like that, but they didn't look like you! [He pauses again, then nods.] Oh right! I'm Talon!

[takehisplace]

I guess it's too unlikely. [He seems a little sad about this, but quickly covers it up. BURY THE PAIN BURY THE PAIN.]

I'm Luke. Nice to meet you. I just got here a little while ago.

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[nerdeology]

[If he were visible over the comm, he'd look very grumpy and sick right now. He certainly sounds it.]

Stop yelling, it doesn't help anyone.

[Ugh, it's too early for this.]

[takehisplace]

[Luke has settled in a little, if only to find where the communicator is.]

I-- I'm sorry!

[THIS GUY SOUNDS SO CRANKY.]

I didn't know this thing was on. Sorry.

[nerdeology]

[He's definitely cranky, but mostly just sick.]

It's fine, I know how it is.

[He and Sorey had been a bundle of flailing nerves when they'd arrived, too. It's always weird.]

I assume you've gotten an explanation by now?

[takehisplace]

Yeah, I have. It's... really hard to wrap my head around. I had to check my heartbeat to make sure I was still alive. I thought Sylvarant had a lot of magitech, but... well...

[A curious pause. The sounds of someone being sick aren't necessarily unfamiliar to him, but maybe the other guy's been crying?]

Are-- are you okay?