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!

[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? ]

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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!

[bythewaves]

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

[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.

[takehisplace]

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

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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!

[takehisplace]

[Has anyone considered the possibility that Pinkie and Cheese are distantly related? Because they look related. Just saying.]

I... I guess that's proof enough for anyone.

[He is worried, terribly so, but he doesn't want to bother this girl-- er, pony-- any more than he already has. So he smiles and bears it.]

I really hope he's right. My friends need me, even if I can't do much.

[spontaneouscombustion]

[Welp, if they are, it's definitely not on the side that's possibly related to the Apples, they checked out THOSE sides of the families thoroughly. But hopefully they're not too closely related, that might make planned CR weird I mean what

Still, she gives a little "I know" nod.]

I know, me and MY friends do lots of stuff together too, and not just fun stuff! We also help keep Equestria safe if we need to! But I trust these guys since they've DONE this whole world-traveling thing before, and I trust my friends to be able to hold on until I can help out too! So either way, gotta have SOME faith, right?

[takehisplace]

[Eh, not close enough to matter then!]

Yeah. You're right.

[He takes in a deep breath, lets it out. As the Chosen, he can't let how panicked he is show. -- No, Guy wouldn't agree with that, but Guy isn't here. If Luke loses control then everyone might get the wrong idea. He might be called a monster.

He touches his right arm beneath the sleeve.]

If I'm not there to take responsibility, they'll come after my brother. I absolutely can't let that happen. My friends know that, so...

[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!

[spontaneouscombustion]

[Dude, Pinkie's seen sooo many monsters. You're definitely NOT a monster, alright.]

Sooo they should be able to keep your brother safe? Especially since you'll be with them when you get back?

[takehisplace]

[He nods.]

Yeah. They'll make sure nothing happens to him. [He's not sure they can make Asch take his medicine, but Natalia probably could.]

... Sorry for causing you any trouble. You're really nice.

[spontaneouscombustion]

Aw, thanks, it's no trouble at all! We've gotta help each other out, right?

I'm Pinkie Pie, by the way!

[takehisplace]

[His tone grows a touch softer.] Yeah.

I'm Luke. [He's never heard of a Pinkie Pie. Maybe it's because she's pink?]

How long have you been here?

[spontaneouscombustion]

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It'll be a week tomorrow! Although some of the people I've talked to have been here longer!

[takehisplace]

[She's definitely unique.]

How-- how much longer?

[Oh dear.]

(Facepalm) My apologies for not catching and fixing that wonky code.

[spontaneouscombustion]

Well, Cheese has been here a year and a half, that's the longest I've heard so far!

[bythewaves]

[ Ah, but that hurt he knows far too well, and Maglor winces, sympathetically, but his voice stays calm and low ]

I am sorry. I wish I could help, but we are all of us trapped here. If tis any consolation, rumor says that those who return home do so to the time that they left, as if no time at all passed.

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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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[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?]

[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. ♥ ]