[muffled spooky scary skeletons playing in the distance]

[geonomy]

Who: You! Me! Everybody!
Broadcast: idk but we've sure got a pretty broad cast of folks eh, eh
Action: HECK YEAH PLANET MINGLE
When: 10/7 until plot update or recaptcha

It's a deep, deep forest filled to the brim with fungi, mysterious life forms, and pitch black darkness. Explore if you dare and discover all these things and more! Just don't get lost...

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[save_the_souls]

[A. Arrival ]

[When they first arrived in the system, Allen was still recovering from his leg injuries. But that wasn't about to stop him from going along with his crew down to the planet. The Blue Fish is parked up on one of the mesas where ships could land. The rest of his crew may be exploring what's in the woods, but Allen's found himself a seat on the edge of the cliff, looking out over the endless canopy of trees. Timcanpy seems to be keeping him company, sitting on the ground next to him next to his crutches. He seems to be lost in thought, but he won't mind company.]

[B. Exploration ]

[A few days after their arrival on the planet, Allen's finally recovered from his injuries. He takes full advantage of this by heading off into the the woods with his golem friend, intent on seeing what he can learn about this place since he can actually explore this planet.

There's just one problem...]

...Tim? Is it just me or have we seen this rock before?

[He is absolute rubbish at directions.]

[C. WILDCARD ]

[ Got another prompt? Go for it! ]

B.

[wolfehawke]

Can you tell the difference between rocks?

[A baritone floats from the other side of said rock and its genially smirking owner pops up right after, turning to lean on the rock for what he expects will be at least a little conversation.]

I can never tell them apart.

[airily]

(A): THE FOREST

[ Zaveid takes to the forest quickly enough, and he doesn't really pay too much attention to the world around himself as he, instead, finds a nice tree to both sit under and sit in. Sometimes he's leaning back with his body on the ground and his hat over his face, and other times he's up on a branch with his legs hanging off either side, lounging around happily.

He needed the break.

Most of the time, he's completely lost in thought, thinking to himself and basking in the quite warmth of the world around him, being able to just relax and rest before he gets himself into any more trouble. For once he's actually trying to stay out of the way rather than running in head first... And maybe he's earned a nap. ]

(B): WANDERING

[ Later, when he's actually wandering and exploring the forests, Zaveid feels... Full of life. It's obvious in how he handles himself, how he stands a little taller, all the exhaustion that had been bogging him down, slipping away and leaving him happier and at peace. He can breathe a little easier, and he can hold himself up, and when he strides through the forests he feels stronger and better. Even his hair has grown up a little more, now, finally back down to the length it had been before the fight against the Dragon.

(He doesn't think of the dragon as Mikleo. He can't.)

He moves a little faster than normal through the forest, windstepping as he breathes out a noise and tilts his head back. He's happy, he is, and he doesn't seem to mind that he's moving around in circles as he rushes through, only stopping to lean against a tree and take a deep breath. When he laughs, his arms are stretched above his head and he's beaming. ]

Aw, yes!

(C): WILDCARD

[ Feel free to find Zaveid around or doing something else! Please check out his permissions to see if your character can see him! ]

B

[arcanepower]

[Belth has yet to have a proper conversation with his mysterious shipmate, but it's the elf's fault more than anything; he's shy, especially around strong personalities, and he's been terribly depressed lately. Yet his curiosity gets the better of him and he's out here exploring the planet, taking in his third verdant planet like only an elf can. He's found his way up into a tree, nimble little thing that he is, and he's happily jotting down notes when--

FWOOSH—!

Someone windsteps just below him, taking the air with it and rustling the leaves. Belth shrieks, loses his balance, and ends up falling right out of the tree.

He's a mess of black and gold robes. He might not even have a head anymore; his hood is twisted over his face, and at some point he's lost his shoes--

-- oh, wait, no. He took those off before he climbed the tree.]

[deviances]

► A. Shockwave [ aboard the SS Blue Fish | accidental broadcast if you want?? idk ]
[ You know, Eithan's pretty much minding his own business, not getting into trouble (for once), sitting somewhere mostly out of the way while he plays guitar and basically just chills... and then that blast of magicpsionicwhatever happens.

It pretty much blindsides him, shocks him out of playing and has him throwing his arms over his head like he's bracing for impact. But nothing happens. Well, nothing happens after the minute or two of just sheer energy pushing all the way through him - and he swears he saw the lights flicker, but maybe he imagined that? Part and parcel of whatever the hell that just was?

He's quiet for a few seconds. ... Then a few more. ... Then, he pokes his head out into the hallway, and so very eloquently asks: ]

What the fuck was that?!

► B. Exploration
[ Eithan's not sure exactly what he hopes to find or accomplish down here, but he keeps finding himself coming to the planet day after day. It feels energizing to be here, and he's pretty okay with that, honestly. And besides, this place is weird enough, there's bound to be something out there worth discovering, right?

Doesn't matter if he's alone, or if someone's come along with him, he's pretty content to just wander and see wherever it takes him. He might not have the best sense of direction, but he's pretty sure he remembers where the ship got left. Yep. Totally.

... Hopefully. Especially since, well, is that something moving in the trees, or did he just imagine that? ]

► C. Wildcard
[ pick your own, i'm open to anything and everything! ]

A.

[save_the_souls]

[ Allen had felt the shockwave. It was a very startling feeling, and definitely shook him up a little. But it was Allen, so of course he was going to focus less on his own feelings and more accessing the situation. He's in the hallway heading for the bridge when Eithan calls out. ]

Eithan! Are you alright?

[bryces_pup]

A. Landing

[When the ship finally lands, Riona is out of the ship in a shot, Kiter in tow. The little pup darts around, happy to be off that tin can and able to run around. For the time being, Riona avoids the forest proper, and actively has to shoo Kiter away from the woods.

Barred from exploring, Kiter will happily run up to other people, with wide puppy eyes in the hopes of entertainment or, even better, belly scratches.]

B. Exploration/Searching for that SOS

[Riona finds it hard to ignore the call of the wilds for long. With Kiter safely on the ship, she sets off, armor on and sword and shield on her back. The urge to romp around in the wilderness is strong and she's been cooped up too long to ignore it.]

So, what shall we do? Get lost or try and find the source of that distress signal? I've no bloody idea where that might be, though.

B.

[save_the_souls]

[Allen, freshly healed and extremely antsy to get back into action, of course has agreed to join her. He's got some armor on him, but it's much less than what she's wearing, and a crossbow seems to be the only visible weapon he has on him. ]

I'm curious about the distress signal, but...it'd probably be bad to just run off into the woods without a clue.

[noprophecies]

a. planetside

[while her magic usually replenishes itself on its own when she's on a planet proper, it's hard to ignore the way this planet does it; it's obvious in a way she's never felt before. And while she's thankful for it, she isn't necessarily welcoming of it. If anything she's wary, untrusting of something that fuels her magic rather than hinders it.

And then there's the feeling of being watched and reached for and - yeah, no. She knows better.

She never wanders too far by herself, but it's hard not to embrace the forest in some way. She can be found wandering near the ships, never going far enough to risk getting lost. That isn't to say she won't - she's just not stupid enough to do it on her own.

You can also catch her carefully gathering small plants to bring aboard the Golden, seemingly muttering to herself as she goes]

b. way-stations

[on the other hand, the way-stations are a welcome change from the norm. While she isn't a fan of the crowded aspect, the shady and dingy feel is something she's more than familiar with. And scavengers and smugglers? They were a mercenary's best friend where she came from. It reminded her of where she lived in the capital, which put her more at ease than the planet did.

She can be found wandering around, occasionally stopping to haggle with scavengers or to find a decent place to grab a drink. "Decent", anyway. And of course, gathering a little bit of information about the planet itself]

c. wildcard

[need a mage for your party out to the distress signal? Want to catch her doing something else? Go for it!]

a.

[exothermia]

[It took Erik a few days after entering the system to visit the planet. He'd been too rattled by the shockwave at first, then too disinterested afterwards. However, when Tempest called him directly to come help her with plants, he wasn't going to say no. Stepping onto the ground there for the first time still managed to be breathtaking; the forests were beautiful, even if they reminded him too much of the woods of Poland at times.

Tempest has him stuck into hard work before he has long to dwell on such things, though. He's busy scooping up a small fern-like plant with a makeshift trowel when he wipes the sweat from his forehead.]

You're going to be in trouble if these grow as large as everything else here.

[ontrial]

a | ss golden

[ given the strangeness of that shockwave and the fact that she's not exactly sure what sort of mystical entity it at work here, barriss is apparently feeling a little protective of the crew. if it's not the first day in the system, at some point she's going to wind up stopping them on their way off the ship to ask where they're going and if they'd like company, offering her own. and if they don't, they get a well-intentioned (if a little motherly) warning to be careful and pay attention to where they're going. ]

b | planetside : locked to hux

[ based on what she's gathered from hux, still suffering from his augment glitch, it seems cruel to leave him on board a ship when there's a perfectly good planet right here. she may never have left coruscant much as a youngling, but fresh air and plants had always been important to barriss. it's the least she can do, she thinks, to bring hux down to investigate the local flora with her. and if they don't stray too far from the landing point, they won't run into any aggressive fauna. hopefully, at least. ]

Just stay where I can see you.

c | way-station

[ apparently when she's not being a fussy mom type, barriss looks like an easy target for kidnapping on the slim few times she leaves for the way-stations instead of the planet. in her would-be kidnappers' defense, she is a petite, passive looking thing, and when they first approach her, her initial plan is to politely get away without having to fight. but then one of the trio grabs her and she is suddenly not passive at all, wiggling out of his grip to spin a kick into his chest that easily knocks him down and back a few steps. the second lunges for her and gets thrown into a nearby wall with a gesture of her hand. the third, now wary to approach her, gets a hard stare as she steps toward him, one hand outstretched, but not physically putting pressure on him with the force. ]

Perhaps we're having a communications error. I told you not to touch me. And do not even try this with anyone else from my fleet.

[ these jerks seem downright frightened when they finally get away from her. huh. weird. ]

d | wildcard

[ barriss is mostly staying within seeing distance of the landing mesa, meditating, but she will succumb to the buddy system and anyone wanting company while they explore. otherwise idk let's make this up as we go. ]

[resnipstance]

[Ahsoka lets out a low whistle from where she's standing, leaning on a nearby wall-- she'd been coming to find Barriss when she saw the fight break out. She'd been about to intervene, but Barriss seemed to have it well in hand, so she decided to stay out of it. She knows first-hand just how very capable Barriss is in the field.]

They got off easy.

[twicewed]

i. arrival

[After so long in space Finwë was glad to be among trees once more. He could practically feel the energy around him as he stepped into the forest, pressing a hand against the nearest tree.

There was so much life around him, he felt practically echo through him. He frowned as he placed both hands upon the tree, what he heard was almost deafening at first and he couldn't quite understand it.

After a moment he would pull away, looking to see if anyone heard or sensed what he did.]


ii. exploring

[With everything he had heard and felt from what he had been able to connect with the Elf king knew he couldn't resist exploring deeper into the depths of the forest.

The darkness didn't deter him- between his natural glow and sharp gaze he was able to pick his away through the trees, pausing once in awhile to lean his head against one to listen. He wouldn't object to anyone coming along with him though they would have to listen to him sing as he walked, ancient songs of magic from Valinor which seemed to just make him glow all the brighter.]

ii

[noprophecies]

[it's the singing that draws her attention, and curiosity has her poking through the trees to follow it. Purposely stepping where she can be heard, as it grows darker habit has her holding her hand palm up to cast a simple light spell -

Until she comes across Finwe and sees that it isn't all that necessary. She blinks, before she tilts her head, confused]

I do not know if singing in the middle of the forest a good idea, sir.

[takingkarabusiness]

a. closed to Winn; the Tourist

[ she knocks on Winn's door when it seems like they're approaching the system. she always prefers to talk to him in person rather than over the comms ]

b. exploration

[ Kara can't wait to explore on the planet. She's out and about, flying and flitting through the trees and alternating that with walking on the ground. She'd really prefer to be doing this with friends (or potential friends) though. ]

c. wildcard

[ Kara is also likely to be wandering between ships in the fleet, and her line is always open! ]

b

[stretchy_girl]

[It's easier to cover more ground when flying, which is why Gemini's taken the form of a falcon to explore this strange new world. It's very peaceful soaring on thermals and gliding on the wind...right until she has to do the avian equivalent of slamming on the brakes to avoid crashing into a girl zooming across her flight path.]

Screech! [That's falcon for 'watch where you're going!']

[aigue]

A. The forest
[Another green planet is a relief, though this time Renart doesn't immediately switch to her fox body and disappear into the wilderness. No, with Monty around she's staying in her (mostly) human body for now, complete with fluffy black fox ears and one incredibly fluffy tail. Once she's got her feet on the ground she's sticking near one of the landing sites, clambering up into a tree to relax and observe. Chances are other Fleeters will come this way and she wants to see how capable they are in a place that's sorely lacking in society. It could be good entertainment!]

B. Exploration
[Of course, she can't resist the call of a forest. Eventually she stores her clothes somewhere safe and switches to her fox body for some proper exploration. She slithers through the underbrush as if she's done this a thousand times, making note of interesting scents and sounds to mark her path. Explorers may find a little black and silver blur of fur crossing their path, or said fox stopping about ten feet in front of them to gekker in amusement. She doesn't seem to have any problem exploring the deep forest.]

C. Wildcard
[Renart will be around the ships on occasion, as well as the waystations!]

B

[bb_wolf]

[Something had already claimed an area.

Something, as if it wasn't obviously an oversized wolf who had decided to claim a chunk of the forest for himself, while he was here. He had abandoned his human form and disappeared into the forest.

Places like this did wonderful things. He felt alive, like he was home again.

He's killing enough to feed himself (and Sascha) and leaving the rest to the forest.

And a small fox, if she wants.]

[wolfehawke]

a. Leg stretching

[He may not be the first off the boat because of reasons, but Adalwolfe is certainly one of the happiest to be on solid ground again. He's getting more used to it, but he's not the biggest fan of the empty black of space. He'd much rather explore planets, especially once just brimming with magic like this one.

He takes a deep breath, both hands against the small of his back as he breathes in not just fresh air, but mana too. It feels like a tingle in his veins, like being around raw lyrium but everywhere, which should scare him he thinks but for once he doesn't really want to look the pleasant sensation over too closely. At least, not yet. He can do without a sinister undertone for at least five minutes.

Ser Drools too is excited to be on a planet again, if his taking off down the plain they've landed on like a shot and running in bouncy circles is any indication. Adalwolfe doesn't really mind too much unless the dog decides to make friends with anyone nearby. He can be quite forceful at that, barking and jumping up on anyone who happens to be around.]

Hey!

[Adalwolfe comes over, whistling sharply for Drools to back off. The pup follows the command, but still keeps his eye trained on his new friend, the inherent intelligence in those soulful brown eyes pleading with Drools' victim to tell his master that they're clearly the best of friends and he wasn't doing anything wrong.]

Sorry about that, he's just friendly.

[Adalwolfe offers a sheepish smile and an apology.]



b. Searching the forests

[He's not much for forests, truth be told, but there are certainly a lot of interesting things to be found in foreign ones. Like crystals for example! Crystals teeming with mana and potentially perfect to complete his staff. More than crystals too; crystallized sap, florescent minerals, even round seedpods and spores from the tallest trees and mushroom growths are radiating magical energy to a curious measure. At this point, it's not about finding something suitable, it's about choosing from the myriad of options what would be best to channel mana through from the end of his weapon.]

What do you think, too weird?

[Wolfe picks up a large spiked purple seed pod in his gauntleted hand and holds it up for his company to see, having either come out here with them or noticed someone nearby to whom he could pose this very important question.]

B

[apurrstate]

I think that looks like something I'd give my cat to play with.

[Anders makes an amused scoffing sound and turns away to keep looking around the forest.]

With how steeped in magic this place is, I'm not convinced you couldn't simply tie some leaves to your staff and use those.

[exothermia]

a. exploration

[It's nearly a week before Erik ventures onto the planet of this system, his interest being fairly low. He can't deny, though, that being on such a green world is refreshing, after so many weeks in space. He appreciates the chance to stretch his legs in fresh air, at least.

He tends not to stray far from the ship, venturing out into the edges of the forest and wandering among the undergrowth. On rare occasions he'll frown, and hold his hand out, a stray bolt or piece of scrap metal hidden under the forest floor jumping into his fingers. He turns them over in his hands, uncertain where they could have come from on such a world.]

b. deeper forest

[When he does strike farther out, he ends up coming across a herd of deer-like creatures. They certainly look like deer, though a couple of feet taller than any deer he'd seen before. The animals had scattered when he first appeared at the edge of the little clearing, but once he sits on a stump in silence for a while, they begin to come back.

Erik merely watches them, grazing and wandering in the grass. His thoughts and emotions turned inwards, he murmurs something to himself, heedless of if anyone else is around to hear.]

Życzę ciebie mogłem widzieć to.

c. wildcard

[Erik doesn't venture onto the planet often, but feel free to grab him for other ideas when he does!]

b

[stretchy_girl]

[Gemini's been exploring this forest ever since her shuttle landed, flying over the trees as a bird at first and then slipping into a four-legged form to see the native flora and fauna up close. She came across the deer a little while before and became one, trying to convince the others that she belonged. They could smell that she didn't, her rubber scent making them skittish, although by the time the stranger appears they'd calmed a little and she joined them in shying away at first.

Gemini watches him from the corner of her eye, pegging the man as another passenger, and when he speaks she just can't help herself.]

I'm afraid none of us speak Polish.

[Her deer mouth didn't move and she's still pretending to graze. Wasn't this deer that spoke.]

[monolike]

a. exploration

[ Once Sorey is pried (forcibly) from Mikleo's side and shoved out into the cold bleak world, he remembers that he actually sorta loves exploring. The wonder and excitement of never having been somewhere before, of taking in all new sights and discovering different plants, animals, cultures...he's an archaeologist at heart, but he'd be lying if he said he didn't wear the hats of about a dozen other -ologist titles. The world, any world, is an incredible place.

And this one is no exception. Sorey's pumped the second his boots touch the ground, and if he claps you on the shoulder or back as he runs past into the forest, well, don't be alarmed. He's jazzed as heck.

He's also carrying a pack with sketchbooks and provisions too, and the second anyone sees something interesting he's coming nearby to investigate excitedly and share in the joy of discovery with another person. If someone looks thirsty or hungry? Well, he's here to help with that too, he doesn't mind sharing what he brought with him. Familiar faces are getting auto-jumped, sorry friends.

Once in a while though he'll stop short, head tilted peculiarly, as if he's listening to a whisper too soft to make out. ]

b. Closed to Lailah

[ The second he found it, he knew he had to show Lailah this in person. Over the comms just wouldn't be enough so he races back to the ship, breathlessly begs her to come with him and races back out just as fast. His soul is a vibrating mass of joy and accomplishment, those dim knots of doubt and self-loathing paling next to the force of his excitement.

Sorey picks his way through the forest as quickly as possible until he comes upon a huge mound of compost and he stops short, breathless and clinging to a tree, hiding behind it like he'll scare them off if they see his face. ]

Okay we're here! Lailah- look.

[ ...they're pillbugs.

They're pillbugs the size of kittens. ]

c. wildcard

[ Go nuts! Comm text, voice, video, or action; feel free to use as a space to get ahold of Sorey while he's planetside! ]

A

[sylphystia]

[Sorey can probably sense him coming-- what with the pact and all-- but Dezel doesn't greet him at first. He just flies through the trees, only barely touching the branches as he windsteps to catch up with the Shepherd, and then he drops down right beside him. He still doesn't like hanging out inside of his vessel if he can help it. It's a little cramped in there.]

Gonna get lost this time?

[goldenglasses]

[Vash can't wait to get to the Planet. The shock wave he felt was a bit unnerving, but it was still green and full of life so Vash was excited to land. His goal is of course the down shipped. He won't get there in one trip. Having to go back for a better light. Once he's prepared Vash will be ready to try the trip again. Feel free to run into Vash on his walk anywhere in the forest. He's probably not lost. Probably.]

[alwayscomeback]

[Of course Sokka is exploring the planet, because where else would he be? He grins when he catches sight of Vash, heading over with a wave of his hand.]

Vash! Hey! How're you liking the planet?

[uprightness]

Starstruck; shockwave;

[ it all goes routinely, at least at first. the first oddity would be the distress call which is noted at once. there is a split-second in which he quietly decides to try and see if it can be followed once they touch ground.

but then, things seem to go south all at once, the ship's devices going haywire and Steve rises from his seat at the bridge, tries to ignore the way the ship seems a shade darker for a moment ]

initiating emergency protocol -

[ which, at this point, only means keeping his weapon on him. having never used to thing, he's not etching for the first time to be there. he doesn't seem to put it aside even at the all clear, even after the ship touches ground and highly likely, if you're going out, you might be advised not to go alone and state a time of return. ]

The forest;

[ he already doesn't like this. the SOS signal, the minutes before landing, none of this seems to be a good sign.

so the man who leaves the starstruck is not quite steve rogers as much as captain america in his flexarmor, carrying an automatic weapon and the familiar shield.

he'll use a small knife to mark the trees he passes, just a small line on the bark. the enhanced eyesight prevents the need of a flashlight, at least at first and if you're anywhere around him, you might be stopped in your track by him at least once. ]

hold on.

[ looking up, he relaxes after a moment. ]

monkeys.

[ to most, they might look like distant glittering pairs of eyes in the dark. he really doesn't like this. ]

wildcard;

[ anything else should go here! ]

The forest

[outstandingbalance]

[Natasha already doesn't like this. She was tracking the distress signal before they touched down, and she lost it when they touched down, a victim of the planet's bizarre atmosphere.

On the surface, her opinion didn't improve.

It's somewhat mollifying to see that Steve isn't enjoying it either.]

Seems awful big for a monkey.

[But that's been normal for this world.]

Pinkie Pie | OTA

[spontaneouscombustion]

[Well, Pinkie DEFINITELY felt that shockwave as the Caprine made it's way down to the distress call. To her, it felt akin to a sonic rainboom, or the waves put off by the Elements of Harmony or any other kind of friendship magic, although there weren't any bright, warm feelings to go with the raw power this time.

Still, it's nice to see a lush, green planet again, especially one that feels a little magic-y like Equestria does. So after a couple days of making sure the engines'll be fine when she gets back and letting her crew know, Pinkie's going to be exploring the forest and heading for that wreck. After all, exploring big, spooky, magical, potentially dangerous forests are regular weekday activities back home by this point in her life.]

[preformthisneigh]

[Cheese didn't feel the shock-wave at all- bar from the ship's controls going haywire as he brought it in to land- but he's not exactly imbued with ancient friendship magic, so that's no real surprise. He's just happy to be off the ship and to have some good, solid ground to walk on again. He wants to explore every inch of this planet for as long as he can. He's acutely aware that the show's anniversary is coming up, and who knows what'll happen with that? Nothing good, he bets.

Still. At least Pinkie is here. That's always good. ]

So you seriously felt something?

[outstandingbalance]

Shockwave

[Natasha plays the part of communications officer aptly when the distress signal reaches them, combining her Red Room training with the job specific knowledge that came with her augment in an attempt to gain any additional information about the signal.

She doesn't, it should be noted, trust it. Easy to attribute her concern to a suspicious mind, but this kind of signal could so easily be a trap, or else a signal still sent long after the crew of whatever ship initialized it had met their eventual fate leaving the SOS as a metaphorical ghost leading more ships into danger.

Which isn't to say she'd advise ignoring it. It does mean she's cautious, though.

When the shockwave hits, she swears sharply under her breath. Sometimes she hates being right.]

Exploration

[When they make planet side, Natasha regards the dense forests grimly. Not the sort of environment where her skill set is at its most valuable. While her survival skills are nothing to be ashamed of, at her heart Natasha is a spy. She's at her most useful among other people.

That won't stop her from scouting the area surrounding the landing site. She goes out well armed, and at first at least her forays are limited to the range where light still filters down through the canopy, even if the trees at ground level are still locked in a fairy tale twilight.

Anyone she runs into while scouting will get a wave and an invitation to come closer and share information.]

Wildcard!

Exploration

[stretchy_girl]

[It's been a good several hours since her shuttle landed, and Gemini's spent that time flying over the forest as a bird. There really hasn't been that much to see from above the forest cover gets so thick, just trees, trees, and more trees. Until she spots a shuttle parked in a clearing. Perhaps she can play a little with the crew of another ship, they might not laugh but Gemini certainly would.

She doesn't spot anyone at first, but after circling for awhile spots Natasha through the branches and swoops down to land a few hundred metres behind her. The movement of branches is the first clue that something now far bigger than a bird is moving through the undergrowth, keeping out of sight but circling ever nearer.]

Charles Xavier | OTA

[axiomed]

[ A - The Woods. ]

[ In his heart, the empathy planet would always be his favourite. A location with complete freedom to express a power Charles would never fully come to terms with. But he finds himself drawing comparisons to the new one, though for less pleasant reasons. There was . . . a buzz in the air, constant unintelligible whispers that seem to flit back and forth without meaning or context. Every time he tries to latch onto the sound, it seems to slip away.

And yet, no less present. He rubs his forehead with a grimace. ]

[ B - The Scavengers ]

[ Apparently his chair has garnered enough attention that Charles subtly uses his powers to deflect their attention away. Or try strongly worded suggestions. ]

No, my chair is not for sale - and don't touch that.

[ He tries to swat a few wandering hands away. At least the ones he could reach. The others felt a faint mental shock if they get too close. ]

[ C - Choose your own adventure. ]

b

[noprophecies]

[another hand reaches out to snatch one of those wandering hands, twisting it painfully and physically dragging the offender away. Tempest barely spares him a glance as she holds him there despite his yelping protests]

My, aren't you popular, dear. Would you like me to handle them for you?

[despite the lilt in her voice, there's a dangerous undertone, to match the dangerous smile she gives to the others bothering Charles. All for show, of course; she'd never act like that in front of him]

[mistyday]

[A. Windrose; Shockwave]

[Misty, as usual, is excited to see what their next stop will be. She's been sad to leave the swamps behind but this green planet looks promising, so she's looking out of one of the Windrose's large picture windows, her face pressed to the glass, when the shockwave hits. The ship rocks and Misty feels a magic force of some sort rush through her, leaving her standing stock still for a moment after it passes, purely from shock. It doesn't feel dangerous per say, but it's not exactly comforting either. The flickering lights don't help the uneasy feeling either.]

What the hell?

[B. Planetside]

[Weird as the planet's greeting had been, once they land, Misty is instantly in love with the place. The grass, the trees, the very earth all hum with energy that makes her feel more alive and more powerful. She practically bursts out of the ship and spins and skips across the mesa, with no shoes on and her scarf flying out behind her like a cape. She lets out a happy laugh before turning back to her companion.]

Well, aren't you coming?

[wolfehawke]

Lead away!

[Wolfe's gone out of his way to find some time for Misty. He tries to do this as often as he can, though this last week he's sort of fallen out of habit thanks to his lack of sleep. The transfer was still a good idea, he reasons, and now that Vash has offered up the slightly more spacious captain's quarters for his and Anders' use, he's sure he'll be able to actually sleep at night instead of battle with Anders' sharp knees and elbows then slink into the hall in defeat to play entirely too much of that sparkly Robot Unicorn game Crowley put on the network. He's nearly broken a million points by now.]

Any idea where we're going?

Loki

[complicatedliar]

A: Shockwave

[Loki is very aware of the shockwave--fascinated and perhaps slightly concerned. While on the Paisley, he's closeted in his office and trying to work out what it could have been. Occasionally he can be seen stalking around like a riled up cat, making himself endless cups of tea. As soon as they're within distance of the planet, he's gone in search of the source.]

B: Forest Wandering

[He likes this even better than the previous forest, and explores widely. Loki can be found at nearly any depth in the forest, sitting in the trees or wandering the paths. He's feeling more energized than ever, and knows that the forest is definitely the source. But he's also searching for the SOS, knowing that it might have something to do with the energies as well. Curiosity level: INTENSE.]

C: Magic

[With all the free energy around, Loki's doing some serious magic work, particularly working on enchantments for his daggers and a few other objects--as well as working on some more experimental spells. This could be fascinating or incredibly worrying, depending on how you view him. And hey, you might be able to cut a deal with him for an enchanted object of your own.]

D: Choose You Own Adventure

[He's going to be down on the planet almost constantly, so he's around for all shenanigans.]

[ c ]

[precedented]

[ Leto is only here to watch the show. He has no magic of his own, though his experiences with magic are fairly formidable after Aather. And Leto prefers to watch anyway instead of partaking. ]

[steeledskin]

SHOCKWAVE (BLUE FISH)

[ sansa took a tumble during the initial 'hit' -- it isn't as though the ship has any lasting, devastating effect but the very flickering of the blue fish's symptoms had thrown her off-kilter. the fall brings with it a scraped elbow, and so sansa can be found monopolizing the sink in the bathroom. she has her sleeve unlaced and rolled up. should anyone find her tending to the slightly reddened, skinned elbow? well, she'll be embarrassed. but she might also appreciate the company. ]

ARRIVAL

[ things have been strained, of late, for the starks. between missing siblings, and mysterious sleeps, sansa is feeling troubled. luckily, she's no stranger to turbulent emotions and so she wears them well -- smiling politely when she greets someone she knows, and smiling not at all when she passes strangers.

eager to enjoy a bit of sunlight, sansa changes into an adequate 'travelling' dress -- avoiding her finer silks for fear of mussing them. she takes a stroll or three around the mesa where they've landed, occasionally attaching herself to the company of trusted fleeters. but generally, she doesn't stray too far from the blue fish. she expends a great deal of effort bodily dragging a cargo crate free from the ship so it can be a sort of seat while she sits and embroiders in the fresh air. if anyone spares more than the most passing of glances, they'll notice how she's sewing little flowers along the front hem of a dark green cloak. ]

WILDCARD

[ for the most part, sansa won't be wandering too far. but the right person or the right distraction might inspire a rare spark of bravery. ]

2!

[resnipstance]

[A decidedly Togruta-shaped shadow falls over Sansa as she embroiders. It's Ahsoka, bending over, trying to get a good look at the flowers Sansa is embroidering.]

... Wow. You're... really good at that...

[avocadoatlaw]

[ exploration ]

[ Matt's made it down to the planet, and somehow this is not what he expected. Or maybe just not what he hoped for. Doing a quick scan of the area, all he can really tell is that the forest is full of fauna he doesn't recognize, and dense.

He's also still not sure he's ready to go public with his abilities, so he waits for another person before making his way into the forest, speaking to them once he hears them exit their shuttle. ]

Could you use some company?

[ wildcard ]

[ Open to pretty much any suggestions! ]

exploration.

[mucked]

[ -- peggy steps outside the shuttle in something best approximating tactical gear: leather jacket, thick trousers, and good boots. not that matt's likely to notice. but he does still notice her, she realizes, when the man addresses her. she hadn't expected the question. it causes her steps to slow, and she glances from the tree-line to him and back to the trees once again.

thing is, she's at least perceptive enough to notice the dark glasses. but she can't be certain so: ] What, to head into the woods? [ ... ] I might do. Does company have a name?

[witheringlotus]

[A. hack n slash]

[Kanda approaches the forest like he approaches missions from the Order. There is an objective, and he will cut down whatever gets in his way. So that means hacking at the overgrown fungi and brush using his holy weapon as a machete.

At least it seems to be effective. There's a veritable trail of destruction following him, and it means the path ahead is clear.]

[B. harvest moon]

[The reason for his environmental vandalism is soon obvious: he's looking for seeds. He's got a makeshift knapsack filled with a couple kinds of tubers, oversized berries, and strangely-colored fruit. He spreads his haul on the grass of the mesa where his ship is parked and begins to pick through what he's found, inspecting it for oddities.]

[C. wildcard]

[Feel free to comment with a better prompt than I wrote up here.]

b!

[stefanged]

[Stefan had technically promised that he'd check up on Kanda, and today seemed like the perfect time to do. So he's headed over to the mesa and - and those are a lot of seeds and fruits.

He kneels down, peering at the haul then back at Kanda.]

Huh. I didn't know you liked gardening.

[benames]

( blameless - post shockwave )

[ the shockwave catches everyone unprepared. Cisco, however, is 85% freaked out by the combination of it all, the ship's instruments going out of control and the sickening feeling of something going through him. even without knowing what it is, he knows it touched every cell and he knows why he's one of the only ones feeling it so profoundly.

a vibe or something very akin to one. he didn't have one of those since Caitlin disappeared and their return is downright terrifying.

pale, he mutters a 'I'll be right back' and deserts the bridge for a few moments of sitting in his room, head in hands, trying to catch his breath. ]

( arrival )

[ you might also see him stumbling down from the blameless after it touches ground, finding a quiet spot to sit and trying to make sense of what happened. the clean, open air helps a bit and he inhales it.

pull yourself together, Ramon he catches his breath and simply addressed the first person who passes by ]

doing ok?

arrival

[takingkarabusiness]

That's what I was going to ask you.

[imfine1111one]

A: Broadcast
[FINALLY. After floating through the void of space for far too long, for once Apollo willingly looks out a window to try and get his bearings--well not for long, but, you know, he can appreciate finally landing somewhere! That is until he sees it's just COVERED IN FOREST. Nope nope, staying inside.]

Someone let me know if it's full of lions and tigers and bears, oh my. I think I'll sit this one out. . .

B: Action
[In the event that he is SOMEHOW convinced to leave the ship, Apollo will be. . .still just hanging around the outside of it, haha. Still, having his feet on solid ground feels amazing, and he's just going to take the opportunity to jot down some notes.]

C: idk make something up WILD CARD.

[ b ]

[revengeofthemordsith]

[ She peers over his shoulder, uncaring of personal space. ]

What are you doing?

[poisoninmypocket]

[A. The Edges of the Trees]
[Monty's come down with some of his crew, but as much as he's keen to make connections, the allure of the forest of the green is too much. He's feeling absolutely invigorated for some reason. There had been a sound in his mind as they'd passed through the planet's atmosphere. People had called it a singing planet. Well, perhaps that's all it had been. At the moment, he's certainly in a merry mood for singing as he all but frolics through the edges of the wood in one of the clearings where several shuttles have set down.

His eyes are bright, his voice is clear, and there's a phantom orchestra that seems to have decided to join him for a backing.]

We're off on our way,
What a beautiful day
For a trip down to the planet.
How amusing,
How delightfully droll.
A trip down to the planet,
Treasures lurking
On our stroll.
A trip down to the planet
How enchanting,
In the forests so green
A trip down to the planet
With the bright sights
still unseen.

With the magic and the moment--
Did you notice that curious thing?
With the passage and the movements,
We'll be searching out ships while our voices all sing

For a trip down to the planet
So diverting
That one cannot lie down.
A trip down to the planet
Where I hope it's so good as it sounds!

[There's room here for someone to jump in with their own verse... or to simply yell at him for being peculiar. The gentleman in his three-piece suit is swept away into the moment, though, moving gracefully between the trees.]


[B. Into the Wood]
[It doesn't take too long before Monty runs across a piece of hull from some vessel or other. It's small and mostly disintegrated, but he stops to have a look at it and around it, humming to himself. He should probably be more concerned with the wood. Plant life in Between hadn't been terribly friendly for the past year and a half. But the flowers he's seen here don't move--thank god--and don't seem keen to eat him.

His ears catch the sound of someone else moving in the forest, and he stands from where he's crouched, trying to pry up a large sheet of metal to look around.]

I say, hello? Is someone there?

A?

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor never could resist a song, and he is drawn to Monty's as surely as to a lure. The voice that answers him is deep and curls with the echo of the trees (the problem with being hooked into the song of the world, you see, is that it hooks into you too) and the wind in the treetops sounds like waves. It isn't Monty's type of music, perhaps ]

Mountain and valley
And pasture and meadow
Streching unending
For mile after mile
Fenland and moorland
And shoreline and canyon
Bordered by Hurdle
And hedgerow and stile

See the road flow past your doorstep
Calling for your feet to stray
Like a deep and rolling river
It will sweep you far away

Just beyond the far horizon
Lies a waiting world unknown
Like the dawn its beauty beckons
With a wonder all its own


((ooc: lyrics by Howard Shore))