[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...

Comments

[save_the_souls]

Yeah, none of my non-powered crew seemed to feel it either...

[Just the ones with power]

It's strange. It sorta feels like....well, remember when you had all that coffee? Like that.

[geonomy]

... Sooo you're completely wired right now?

[Honey are you gonna be able to sleep tonight]

[save_the_souls]

[He makes a big grin and punches the palm of his hand with the other]

Yep!

[geonomy]

[He laughs at that, then mimics the motion of punching the palm of his own hand]

Well, okay then! Wanna go exploring to get some of that out of you?

[save_the_souls]

I would, but-

[Gives a pointed glance to his crutches]

Still got a couple days.

[geonomy]

Oooh, yeah. True.

[He looks at the crutches for a moment, lips pursed, before he looks at Allen again]

How about we go to a private place, where it's just you and me, and I can help you walk a little bit? Like, I hold you up some while you move your legs. Putting a bit more weight on your legs is a part of the process, right?

[save_the_souls]

[he considers it]

Hmmm, I like the sound of that.

[he nods] Alright.

[geonomy]

[He grins, leaning over a bit to bump Allen's shoulder with his own]

Stellar! We could go to our ships - I really doubt anyone's on their ships right now.

[Except maybe Apollo but he's a weenie ok]

Or our place, if you want that!

[save_the_souls]

Nnngh, we could but...

We've been stuck in the ships for weeks, you know? Maybe there's a clearing nearby.

[geonomy]

That works too!

[He was mostly wondering just how private Allen wanted this, or if it'd be easier if they did this on level ground. But he can definitely understand getting sick of the ship's walls for a while, especially with Allen being on bedrest so much in the first week or so.

So Clay stands, then moves to hold out the crutches for Allen. Yes, Allen can do it himself, but might as well make it a little easier on him.]

We'll just find some place away from everyone else.

[save_the_souls]

[Even if he can do it himself, he still appreciates Clay doing it for him. He'll pull himself up and take the crutches that are offered, smiling at him]

Thanks Cowboy. That'd be great.

[geonomy]

[~TIME SKIP~

A few minutes passed of talking and slow walking as they looked for a suitable clearing. About the planet, the rough landing and the shock wave, how their crew's doing... but after that, Clay tilts his head up, taking a look at the clearing they just walked into. It's a ways out from the ships, and not likely a place where anywhere else will go, seeing how the interesting part of the planet is the other way entirely.]

How's this?

[save_the_souls]

[He'll look around at the area as Clay slows, having followed him along on his crutches.]

It's good. It'll work.

[geonomy]

All right.

[Clay steps in front of Allen now, hands out in an offer to take his crutches and set them aside. Gotta have both hands free for this after all.]

Ready to start? You'll be just fine.

[save_the_souls]

[He bites his lip and nods as he hands over his crutches. He's already a bit shakey on his legs]

Yeah. I'm fine.

[geonomy]

[And with that, Clay quickly sets the crutches aside, then keeps his arms ready, just in case Allen falls. He takes a step back, though keeps himself there, and will only move when Allen moves forward.]

That's right! You got this, Starlight!

[save_the_souls]

Right! I got this!

[He nods to himself, determined! Then he starts taking steps forward. They're slow, and wobbly- it's hard when it's both your feet that need help. But still, he's clearly moving.]

[geonomy]

See, there you go! You're doing it!

[Clay moves along with him, slow and careful, his gaze moving between Allen's face and his legs. He can't help smiling big - he's so proud to see him moving right now, and has felt this way with every major improvement Allen's made toward his recovery. It takes a lot to move yourself forward like this - and a lot of trust in Clay. He's happy for that, as well.]

[save_the_souls]

Yeah, I'm walking-!

[-- Annnd his foot runs into a tree root, which makes him stumble and start to fall] Ah-!

[geonomy]

Ah -

[But Allen won't fall for long, because Clay moves in to catch him! He kneels a bit as he does so, Allen against his shoulder and chest, and Clay lets out of a huff of laughter as he looks down at the ground.]

Gotta watch where you're going! That's where the root of the problem is!

[EYYYYYYYYY. But once Allen's stable in his hold again, Clay leans back, though he'll hold Allen's hands in his own while his boyfriend finds his balance once more.]

Ready to try again?

[save_the_souls]

[He's not surprised to be caught by Clay (he knew he would), but he's still thankful all the same. He offers a smile and a thanks to him as he stabilizes himself ]

Right. That was stupid of me.

[Of course there'd be roots everywhere. But he immediately sets himself right again]

Yeah, I am.

[And with another bite of his lip, he starts to walk again, this time making sure to look at his feet as he goes]

[geonomy]

[Clay holds onto his hands for a few seconds longer before he slowly lets go, though still keeps his arms forward just in case Allen falls again. He takes a step back when Allen steps forward, going back to watching his feet and his face, and the smile comes back to his face.]

Yeah, you definitely got it now! Keep it up!

[save_the_souls]

[And Allen keeps walking! It's slow, and a bit unsteady- but he's clearly getting used to it again as the time goes. This time he doesn't trip, instead he continues on for a good six feet until he reaches a tree, which he leans against]

Ha- did it!

[geonomy]

[And when Allen reaches that tree and leans against it, Clay balls his fists up, then jumps in the air while he punches one of those fists upward.]

YES! YOU DID IT!!

[You'd think he was the one who actually walked a few feet. He wants to pick up Allen and spin him around, but not when he's recovering like that. Instead, he takes one of Allen's hands and hops a few times in place, his grin big and wide and happy.]

You walked! You barely needed my help! You'll be totally fine in no time!

[save_the_souls]

[ He laughs, beaming at Clay's excitement. You'd think he just started walking himself, at the sheer energy and joy he's giving all this ]

I don't know about "barely"! You've been a great coach!