VOICE. DANGER, DANGER WILL ROBINSON.

[collegedropout]

Who: Sam and you
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: SS Bloodsport, Iskaulit, maybe even the planet. (Let me know if you have a wildcard!)
When: A while after Katie's post. Yikes!! Information on alerting locals also answered here.
Note: (There's a subthread where people can have their characters list their dream, if they'd like, but of course it's just for funsies.)



... Hey everyone, this is Sam.

I feel like we should get to this as soon as possible, so here I go: there's something coming, some force that's going to endanger this planet and the people on it. We've all been having the dreams -- dreams of pretty nasty things, too, I'm betting; I've kept track of some that I've seen on the network, and if I know this fleet by now, I know it's not just coincidence we're here.

[He shifts, glancing toward Katie's sleeping form; he's been a bit of a concerned guard dog, really, and it's hard not to be worried. He'd known... she had a problem with honesty, and now his fears are verified -- honesty might very well be a death sentence. That said, she was in good hands, and she's stable, healed.

... Still good to watch out for her, just in case. He clears his throat]

For anyone who's been trying to contact her, or has sent messages... Katie's going to be alright; she really strained herself there, but she's resting now, and I'll be keeping an eye out for her, to make sure she's okay. As for her network post... I put complete faith in her and her abilities, when she says that the planet is terrified -- and that danger's coming. Hell, the dreams we've had are all warnings, and it makes sense that a planet with an aura like this would have some sort of... mental link, with the people near it or on it.

.....

I had a dream, too.

I knew it wasn't... just some dream, because I've had premonitions before. Dreams that come true. And there's something about them that you can't just shake, so I imagine you guys felt the same, that these weren't just your ordinary nightmares. In mine, I saw a calm planet, and I knew... I knew it wasn't what it looked like, that the calmness was a lie. I could hear it, this awful sound from the planet... and then I stood in a forest, suddenly, and I saw... beings, crouched and hidden. Hunting me.

And that was just what I got. Our combined dreams, they don't paint a good picture.

[He rubs a hand over his mouth, those little unhappy frown between his brows.]

I've been talking to the locals, trying to warn them. Some of them have been skeptical, but, um, I think with some work and a lot of voices, we can get them to consider that something very real and very deadly might be approaching this world... Please, if you can, talk to them. Warn them in any way you can. Even if this awful thing doesn't happen during our time here, it may very well happen when we leave.

They're people of superstition and have a strong spiritual compass, so our odds might be good.

[A pause.]

It seems like the Marsiva, the Atroma, it... keeps sending us to worlds that need some kind of help. This is just another notch in the belt, you know? The terraformers, the sickness on the water planet, and situations like this... I don't know what they're planning, or why they're sending us to these worlds. You'll never convince me that makes them noble, no matter what their intentions, and as much as I hate dancing to their tune, the safety of these civilians is something I can't turn a blind eye to right now.

Please let me know if you can help spread the word. I'm going to make an attachment where we can note what our dreams had in them, so we all are on the same page. You can find it below. If you hear anything from the locals, let me know and I can pass it along or add it to our notes, or if you'd like, I can add your dream to the list myself.

I doubt we can evacuate a whole planet -- I doubt that would even protect them from total harm, if this danger is closer than we'd like by now -- but we can at least give them time to prepare themselves for a possible invasion, wherever it comes from. A fighting chance.

Captains of the fleet... Make sure you have something planned for emergency action, too.

I like to hope not, but... we could be right in the middle of something ugly. Last thing we need is another raid.

And again -- if anyone has not gotten one yet, I can install a GPS feature on your network device, so that if you need to send your coordinates immediately, you can press a button and it'll be broadcast. Even if you're not sure where you are. It's not foolproof, but if you get into trouble, it's a really useful way to get aid to you quickly.

[If you need to find Sam, he is sitting at his desk aboard the Bloodsport, shifting through his notes on prior planets, quietly scribbling down whatever new information he receives; you may also find him later in the day at The Space Bar aboard the Iskaulit, stopping for a drink after a day down on the planet, trying to spread the word, too. If you happen to run into him on the planet, this is just about what he's doing -- trying to spread the warning, and even sharing dream descriptions from other fleet members, if they're offered to him.]

[[FLEET MEMBERS CAN RESPOND TO AN ATTACHMENT BELOW IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE THEIR DREAM DESCRIPTIONS.]]

Comments

DOCUMENTED DREAMS

[collegedropout]

>> List information here, if you have it. Open to all fleetmates.

SAM WINCHESTER

[collegedropout]

The planet was making a frantic sort of noise, and despite it looking pretty calm, I knew it wasn't true.
I was in a forest then, with some of the foliage dying among the bright red and healthier leaves.
I saw aliens hidden in the brush. Hungry, maybe? They were hunting me, and I ran.
When I woke up, my heart rate was elevated and my breathing was heavy. That's where mine ended.

Vash the Stampede

[goldenglasses]

My dream was just like yours. Interesting that we're having the same type of dream.

Everything was so calm and peaceful from the distance. I've just known things in dreams before and yeah, even though everything was looking happy and safe, I just knew better.

Then there's some sort of noise that comes from the planet. It grows loud and it everywhere. Even trying to block it out I can't, but at the same time I don't want to block it out. It's inviting. I want more.

Then I'm suddenly in a forest. The leaves are full and different shades of red. Mixed in without other dead and petrified plants. Only in those leaves are eyes. Unlike any creature I've seen before. Alien in a way.

I once again just know that they're hunters. Hunting me.

Something... stop... I can't quite remember, but there was a feeling right before they run at me. The sound again. Getting louder as I run until it all stops and I woke up again.

KEITH

[tempredmental]

it was nighttime and started with an earthquake

there was panic everywhere

everything started burning and then the planet seemed to turn into a ball of fire

i could hear crying and had the impression of three words

fire
run
help

[wingenvy]

seconding this one, mine was exactly the same

Felix Harrowgate

[lord_wizard]

At first I felt only grief and loss.

Then a green planet, calling out to me (this planet? Another of the planets like this one?). Calling out to be together.

Then the world dies. Withers. The red sun in the sky fades. Something in the shadows seems to reach out for me, whispering.

Wake. Together. Stay.

I feel myself (the planet?) scream back at them to stop. There was something about death and sickness.

I felt the shadows HESITATE at that moment.

And then call planet Sister. Or it may have been the other way around.

There was nothing else after that.

[ACTION] Space Bar!

[tough_love]

[Looma wasn't exactly a "regular" at the Space Bar just yet- sure, she'd made the cut to work a few shifts every now and again, mostly on an as-needed basis- but with Nami out of commission she still felt obligated to check in every so often. Just to make sure it wasn't on fire / being looted / any combination of the two or some other worst-case scenario. The likelihood wasn't high, but old habits died hard.

This time however, there was someone in particular inside she wanted to speak to.

And because she's as bad at socializing like a normal person and showing no signs of progress, the only heads-up Sam's going to be getting would be the sound of heavy footsteps and the subsequent floor shaking before a massive hand grabs him by the shoulder.]

You. I would have a moment- we have much to discuss.

[Seriously, lots of ground left to cover on how to properly socialize. Though she does add something as an afterthought, for all the good it does.]

You will not be harmed.

[Action]

[collegedropout]

[................... Well, this is reminding him of Adam's golem pretty much immediately. He looks directly up at Looma with a pair of raised eyebrows, eyes rounded with uncertainty. Oh, yes. Giant alien woman, right. He'd seen her around the fleet; there's only so many of them, after all, and... you know. Giant red aliens are hard to miss.

He clears his throat, fist at his mouth.]

I sure hope not.

[He glances at the hand on his shoulder.]

... How, uh. Can I help you?

Voice | for Khadgar, too

[darksmokerising]

So much for butterflies in my stomach being nerves. Let me know if you find anything specific we can do to help besides sending out a warning.

[Merlan's voice is bright as ever but there's definitely apprehension in there. She might just have to buy a knife.]

In the meantime, I can help spread the word. Khadgar and I are going to sightsee since he can teleport.

[aside, to Khadgar]

...how many jumps can you do?

Voice

[touchallthebooks]

[Good question. Important too.]

I never tested how many I can do, maybe a dozen? At least before I need to rest and replenish my mana. I can try mixing a potion to help though. I'll need to sleep eventually though.

Voice

[collegedropout]

Yeah, I hear you. Spreading the word is better than nothing, at least.

... I have a feeling this might be bigger than what even we might be able to handle.

[He hopes he's wrong, though.]

voice;

[helmsplitter]

[He lets out a low, quiet growl of frustration. He didn't have the dreams, but ever since approaching the planet, he's been on edge so badly he feels like he needs to do something violent to let the energy out. He's paranoid, he isn't sleeping well, and he's angry about it.

Sam's post just confirms it. There's something wrong with this planet, something terribly wrong.]

Doubt it's just gonna be a raid if the planet's makin' everyone feel like this. Atroma or no, this entire place feels like the battlefield right before the bloodbath hits.

Give me that "GPS" thing. If people need a blade to protect 'em or the people here, I need to know how to get to them.

voice;

[collegedropout]

Can do. Tell me where to meet up with you, and I'll install it. Just keep in mind it only works for you - the others need to get it to send their location. [And he can't make people get it, so. Here's hoping anyone in danger has it installed.] It's ominous for sure. Got an update that someone had dreamed about fire, earth quaking...

Not good.

voice

[asphodels]

Planets that are in danger are good at telling people they know can help. [ But she's not sure what she herself can do for a Planet that isn't her own. ] How many times has this happened?

voice

[collegedropout]

How many times have we visited planets that are troubled in some way? Too often. This is the first time it's been so... direct, though. [A pause; he's curious.] Are you speaking from experience?

creeper!!

[hollystrike]

[Feels like a drunken Shetland pony tapdanced all over her face, Sam. It's a sad state of affairs. Eventually, though, she does wake up properly, eyes cracking open a slit and making a small pained face at her ceiling. Smells like brimstone in here, too--

Oh.]

Issnit rude to be in a lady's room without invitation?

[She's a bit slurred and fuddled, but she sounds amused underneath anyway. Hi, Sam. She hasn't even seen you, but your echoes, as always, are a grand announcement.]

[collegedropout]

[He sits down beside the bed the moment she's waking up; he's trying not to be too handsy and concerned in her face, but she did just have a pretty bad health scare there. Sorta. God, you are a weird one, Katie. Anyway, important thing is making sure she's improving and isn't going to keel over anytime soon.]

Hey. Sorry.

[He's really just getting the apology out of the way, because-]

How are you feeling?

[tempredmental]

Ezri and I had thought to put a box or something for people to write them down and drop them in anonymously in case someone doesn't want to share on the network.

[collegedropout]

That wouldn't be a bad idea. They could also submit it anonymously, or pass it along through someone they trust. Either way, it seems like a good idea to compare our dream notes.

voice;;

[postocular]

What else can I do to help?

voice;;

[collegedropout]

Other than spread the word? Make sure your ship's in good condition, in case we need to rely on them. I hate to think this is beyond our capabilities, but if we need to fall back, we need to be sure our equipment can get us out of harm's way.

[video]

[the_tailor]

These devices don't already have a GPS feature built in? Huh. Yeah, I'm all for getting one installed on mine.

[Lance does have a tendency of getting himself into trouble.]

I'll do my best to spread the word, and see if I can convince the locals to at least stay on their guard for whatever's happening. Even after reading about these dreams, I still don't know what the heck is possibly going to happen... Man, what I'd give for Voltron right now. Not much of a defender of a universe without our best weapon.

[He shakes his head.]

I'll do the best I can on foot, though.

[video]

[collegedropout]

Sure thing, just stop by the Iskaulit and I can get it placed in your device; honestly, it was a lot of codework, and a lot of it was thanks to Kirito -- um, a guy who'd been here not too long ago. [He gives pause.] ... Voltron?

video (the next day)

[lord_wizard]

[Felix had been attempting, resolutely, to not get involved. But frankly that resolution crumbled rather quickly in the face of a desperate call for help. Following Katie's message and then this one, Felix withdrew to a quiet room in the Iskaulit and attempted to repeat what he'd done after getting locked out of the Khloidanikos. If the planet could speak...could dream...then it might be able to be reached through the same medium.

The end result was, in short, an array of disturbing messages and a splitting headache.

Thus the delay in his answer, and the sigh that he opens the message with.]

I did not receive any of the dreams that some of the fleet was sent during out approach, but I have done what I can to corroborate Katie's information through...dreamwalking. Unfortunately I'm not sure I was able to learn any more from the experience than anyone else has. I will detail what I could detail what I can remember where you have asked - the planet's ability to speak is limited to pictures and feelings. But I will say this: I get the feeling this has happened before, possibly to one of the other planets like it. Either it can divine the future or what I - what we all - have seen, is rather a picture of the past. I felt...not just fear...but sorrow for someone lost.

Frankly, I'm still not sure what the source of the threat is, outside of all these insubstantial fires and shadows.

As far as spreading the word, Tyrion and I have already undertaken fortune telling as a joint side business, and our success has been moderate. It may be that dispensing this warning in a language they understand, so to speak, might make them listen. I believe we can weave this into our predictions and led further credence to our claims.

video (the next day)

[collegedropout]

Good idea - I've brought up visions and fulfilled dreams in my world, and it's helped convince a few people toward our side than away from it. Maybe if we keep with their way of things, they'll take us more seriously.

[He fives pause.]

This isn't the first singing planet we've been to.

I'm betting it won't be the last, either.