driftfleet | 1. Marsiv-Tina [Text + Video + Action]

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Tina Belcher's Erotic Friend Fiction Presents: TINA IN SPACE

One day, Tina suddenly awoke on a spaceship. It was a pretty cool spaceship, but she felt confused because her family was nowhere to be seen, and there wasn't a welcome video or something to explain what was going on. And yet, Tina was sure this wasn't a dream and

oh my God I can't keep writing like nothing is happening, is ANYONE reading this?????

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[And Tina decided to flip on the video function, as well, after fiddling around with her communicator a bit. However, as soon as she did, her old stage fright managed to take over, and all that came out of her mouth was a prolonged groaning noise.]

Uuuuuhhhhhhh...

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[After her broadcast, the first thing Tina did was tear apart the hospitality deck in search of her family. There weren't many places any of them could hide here, it seemed, but she kept looking, trying not to go into full-blown panic mode.]

Mom? Dad? Gene? Louise?! I'd even take Jimmy Jr. or Zeke or Mr. Fischoeder if you're around... but maybe not Jimmy Pesto... [It was a while before she calmed down, realizing that she was alone... for now. So she did the only other thing she could think of to do- went to the cafeteria to eat, try and decide her next move, and wait and see what sort of answers she'd be getting.]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Erotic writing? I think making confused noises would be better.

I can definitely do confused noises. Anxious ones, too. but that doesn't translate well over text

I am quite sure of that. Mayhaps people can help you better if you would make noises instead of writing an erotic story, lady Tina.

You've got a good point there. Or at least I could, you know, write some questions down first.

You can.

Feel free to ask. I am sure you have many questions.

Does Atroma ever actually talk to us? Because I've got some things I'd like to ask them directly.

They give general speeches but never contact people individually.

I am afraid they will not answer your questions, my lady. At this point everyone wants to ask them.

Many want to go home. Others wish to escape. But there is no way out.

[Way to be a debbie downer, Robb.]

That seems really strange to me. Why bother kidnapping us if they're not going to explain anything or give us any answers?

I wish I could go home. I just want to make it back to my family in one piece, no matter when I get to go back.

It is part of the game. This is a game. They call it a reality show. You know of such concepts?

Home is not an option, I am afraid. Do you come from a modern place?

I do. My family was on one of them once, actually, but we did volunteer for it, and it lasted less than a week.

I guess so. It was 2015 when I left home.

Truly? Is it a normal thing where you come from? To figure in plays like that?

2015? I am from 699 AC. That is more than 1300 years!

[That is not just modern. That is far in the future.]

Yeah it's a pretty popular form of entertainment. but again, people always choose to be on it. and we stay on Earth, since we're not supposed to be able to travel through space yet.

whoa

so this must've been REALLY weird for you

We did not get a choice here. We are forced to play along in this reality show. Of course they will not tell you that.

They are not kind people.

It is. But it is better than being dead.

Atroma doesnt like telling us much of anything, do they? They really aren't all that nice. you'd think they'd have an easy time finding people who'd WANT to be here.

Yeah. I'd take this over being dead, too, I think.

They are no good people and at some times I feel as if I am some sort of lackwit, dancing to their tune.

It is the better alternative. Being a corpse is rather dull.

i can see why. and they don't leave us much of a choice but to do that.

yeah I don't even want to think about that

Just try to find your own way of dancing to their music. It is not an easy thing, but mayhaps it helps.

Smelly as well.

well, if there's one thing I am good at, it's being myself. So that shouldn't be too difficult.

[She is a likeable young woman and Robb smiles.]

I could not have said it better.

It has been a pleasure to exchange messages with you, lady Tina.

you as well! I appreciate your answering my questions, sir.

You may call me Robb.