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driftfleet2017-07-30 02:01 pm
It's all over but the crying
(Video – Fleetwide)
My god, it’s full of stars.
[He wandered around the ship in a bit of a daze. First came the larger ship, then the small celebration welcoming him to the second, and he is just as confused as he was when he first woke up. It’s been a long couple of days for him and he finds his way to the bridge of the ship. Stars. So many stars, He slumps in one of the many chairs nearest the window looking out onto space. There’s a cup of tea in his hand and his head turns between the feed he managed to open and the view.]
It’s a dream, isn’t it? It has to be. I remember what happened.
[He’s still dressed in his leathers, not quite trusting himself to wear the ship standards just yet. It’s so clinical. So real… He curls up more in the chair, lifting his mask a little out of the way to have a sip.]
This ship is called Bishop. Like the clergymen and the chess piece. If…anyone is out there, where is here?
(Action – Bishop)
[Still on the bridge of the ship, Mantis decides to make use of the music system to play something classical in the hopes of soothing some of his confusion. The tea doesn’t hurt either, and he sighs heavily as he tries to count the stars he can see. His malaise is such that someone could reasonably sneak up on him if they were so inclined. He is making good company with the chair he singled out.]
no subject
[He perks up at the use of the word "host", relaxing enough to set his feet back on the floor. Looma has clearly been at this longer than he has, and her description of how the ship changed over time has him honestly very curious.]
I might actually have an office. If I do, I should find it. They obviously have a particular standard regarding what role on a ship requires what kind of space. But you call these unseen people "hosts". I would have gone with "captor" myself, or something more militaristic.
no subject
If your arrival has altered the layout of the ship, we had best find this office of yours. Even if I have no desire of seeking your services.
[Her anger problem is fine, try fixing it at your own peril, Mantis. Still, she'll motion for him to follow after her as she heads for the door.]
I refer to them as hosts because it is the most appropriate term. Regrettably. This is their idea of entertainment, and we are the stars of this absurd show. But we are prisoners here, despite any claim they make otherwise.
no subject
There are worse things than being made to listen to the woes of others.
[Like being entertainment for someone else, for example. He sighs.]
Actors on a reality show. The concept isn't new, but I have never seen it played out quite like this.
no subject
[At least with this stupid show, there wasn't the risk of being trapped in the Null Void. Probably. It was just terrible food and annoying hosts, in addition to the kidnapping thing.
She'll duck her way through the doorway once she knows he'll be following after, paying more attention to the hall in front of them than Mantis. She'd be the one between the two of them to recognize something out of place, after all. But that doesn't mean she's ignoring him. In fact, there was something she was rather curious about.]
How is it you are capable of moving objects without touching them? You are the first I've encountered to possess such a skill.
[Well, sort of. But She didn't see any glowing pinkish-purple light, so this was clearly something different from Gwen's ability.]
no subject
[He doesn't like the sound of it regardless of the meaning behind her words. He peers out from either side of her at the ship, now more comfortable with the idea of exploring. If something goes wrong, he has a hell of a shield to cover his escape.
He smiles a little behind the mask to be asked about his powers. This was more his speed and level of familiarity. No matter where he goes, the little things catch the attention of others.]
Telekinesis. Near as I have ever figured out, I was simply born with the ability. At home, I became the greatest practitioner of my skills. [A pause.] I ended up working for the military for most of my life. That is where I earned my codename.