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Voices from Heaven ([personal profile] thespaceopera) wrote in [community profile] driftfleet2017-02-18 12:26 pm

Look - up in the sky...!

Suddenly, the SS Pathstone and the SS Golden begin to move on their own... slowly, calmly, they drift to two different points, a certain distance apart, away from the other ships of the fleet. Then, just as slowly, they turn to face each other.

And that is all the warning there is before the engines engage -- full speed ahead.

Like a pair of rockets, the ships torpedo toward each other, perfectly lined up for a head-on collision, and there is nothing to stop them. No matter what buttons the crews press, no matter how much they might panic, nothing is going to stop the inevitable. Any other ships watching will not have time to attempt any sort of interception.

CRASH!!

As if to shield spectators' eyes from the horrors of ships colliding in space, there's a blinding light upon impact -- and once it gradually fades, the results can be clearly seen by all: There is no wreckage. Nothing is broken. But where there were once two ships... now there's only one.

One ship that is... very clearly made up of parts from the SS Pathstone and the SS Golden, but somehow seems well put together, at least!

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On the bridge, the crews of the SS Golden and the SS Pathstone arrive, along with the usual pop! of Atroma confetti and ridiculous jingle music upon a successful shuffle. Sitting in the captain's chair is a round cake, just large enough for everyone to have one slice. There's a single candle, and the following message scribbled on top in yellow icing:

"Congratulations - SS Goldstone!
Happy Fusion!"





... What, did you think you were going to die? Sorry about that.
spacebro: (Questioning - Suspicious)

[personal profile] spacebro 2017-02-18 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[The truth is far too stupid to be real.] Maybe? I've only been on a couple.

...And we're definitely not dead, right?
experiencepoints: (pic#6944667)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2017-02-18 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
I mean... I am, but I've been dead from the start here, and I don't think I'm any more dead.
spacebro: (Listening - Say what?)

[personal profile] spacebro 2017-02-18 09:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[He looks so confused for the moment.] Does that word mean something different here?
experiencepoints: (Dishonor on your cow.)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2017-02-18 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
No, but I'm not elaborating unless alcohol is involved.
spacebro: (Worried - Reserved)

[personal profile] spacebro 2017-02-18 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Alcohol is usually involved with me, but probably best to stay focused on the ship part right now. [Only so many impossible things to process at a time.]
experiencepoints: By <user name="whirlwindy"> (pic#8837217)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2017-02-18 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
... The ship part is making me want a drink more, honestly.

[she's still a little jumpy.]
spacebro: (Thoughtful - Sad)

[personal profile] spacebro 2017-02-18 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I have some in my room. I just don't know where that is now.
experiencepoints: (pic#6944665)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2017-02-18 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)
... Um. I guess we'd better explore?

[She's legit afraid to leave the bridge in case it's the stupid answer.]
spacebro: (Curious - Listening)

[personal profile] spacebro 2017-02-18 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I guess it couldn't be more confusing if we look around. [Could it?]
experiencepoints: (Nipples don't work like that.)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2017-02-18 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes it could.

[WHY WOULD YOU EVER SAY THAT, NEXT YOU'LL SAY IT CAN'T GET WORSE.]
spacebro: (Worried - Reserved)

[personal profile] spacebro 2017-02-18 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nods slowly.] Feeling less into the idea now.
experiencepoints: (Dude sucks dick for coke I seen him.)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2017-02-18 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Good.

[She sighs in frustration.]

I doubt it's dangerous, but it's definitely going to be stupid.
spacebro: (Thoughtful - Musing)

[personal profile] spacebro 2017-02-18 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
I think I like that better. Let's explore.
experiencepoints: (Same thing we do every night Pinky.)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2017-02-19 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
I guess we'd better...

[SIGH.]

It's safer in a group, anyway.
spacebro: (Unsure)

[personal profile] spacebro 2017-02-19 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
At least I have my powers this time. [Not like when the raiders boarded the ship.]
experiencepoints: (pic#7739409)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2017-02-19 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
What powers do you have? Better to know so we can plan if anything goes wrong.
spacebro: (Curious - Listening)

[personal profile] spacebro 2017-02-19 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
I'm strong and fast. Good at jumping? [He's Jessica Jones.] I heal fast.
experiencepoints: (pic#7734247)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2017-02-19 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
... That's all? Well, it's better than nothing... How tough are you?
spacebro: (Curious - What is that?)

[personal profile] spacebro 2017-02-19 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
What were you expecting? It's more than I used to have. [Already the disappointment.] Very tough?
experiencepoints: (What am I s'posed to do with this chikn)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2017-02-19 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't know? Some kind of weapon, I guess?

If you're that tough, then you take point and I'll stay behind with ranged support if anything does happen.
spacebro: (Curious - Listening)

[personal profile] spacebro 2017-02-19 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[He takes the lead.] Oh, well, I'm security, so I don't have a gun on me, but I can use the ship's guns. [They aren't better than super strength, are they?]
experiencepoints: color by <user name=dialga> (So much for my career as a pitboss.)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2017-02-19 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds like we have our first stop, then. Let's get your gear.

[maybe a little.]
spacebro: (Surprised - Looking up)

[personal profile] spacebro 2017-02-20 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
[He goes the way he expects it to be. He's not even sure if all ships have the same things in the same places.] What are these paintings?
experiencepoints: (pic#7734247)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2017-02-20 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
... I never asked, honestly... They were on the Pathstone, though.

[read: the player never realized they were there and is now frantically looking at the ship descriptions page]
spacebro: (Curious - Listening)

[personal profile] spacebro 2017-02-20 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
I think I like the creepy eyes better. Oh...there's a creepy eye.

(OOC: I had forgotten about the eyes before the merge too.)

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