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Voices from Heaven ([personal profile] thespaceopera) wrote in [community profile] driftfleet2017-09-15 08:53 pm

the veil is thin . . .

[ On the night of the 16th, the feeling of tension and horrid anticipation comes to a head. Everything stops when the sun goes down-- even the ever-present music in the hoppingest part of the city center. One by one, everyone turns their eyes to the skies. The young and old alike pour out of their houses, some in bare feet, and they point to the velvety blanket of stars.

It takes a second to find it, especially if one is unaccustomed to the starscape. But even a casual observer can see it.

A brightly-shining star, larger than the others, and growing larger.

An announcement cuts across all communication channels that encourages people to evacuate to the space station, but it’s clear that these are just people and they’ll need some help. Supplies, equipment, organization, there’s something for everyone to do.

Civilization is disrupted by a panicked stampede of people vying for limited seats aboard spacefaring craft. Within hours, there will be crushed glass, looting, and chaos.

The clock is ticking. Will you help? Or would you rather watch the dying gasps of a Singing Planet from a safe distance? ]


[OOC: Please see this post for plot details. Phase two has begun! Feel free to use this post as a reaction post, mingle, etc. or make your own!]
hollystrike: (to the waters and the wild)

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[personal profile] hollystrike 2017-09-22 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
[It's okay, Takeshi. The crate isn't going to land on your head. It's going to abruptly jump right off his hands and in the right direction, though, because Katie can see he's hella tired, may as well do the rest of the trip for him.]

Takeshi. You need to stop.
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[personal profile] throwsdown 2017-09-23 07:09 am (UTC)(link)
[When he glances back to her, his brow is knitted in concern, sweat dripping down one cheek.

He looks exhausted.]


But... But Miss Katie, their stuff...

They need their stuff.
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[personal profile] hollystrike 2017-09-24 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
[Katie cups his cheek, keeps his gaze.]

Their stuff is already here, isn't it? It's like moving house. Sometimes you need a break so you don't accidentally trip and break something, and you can always open boxes later. As long as they didn't get left behind.

[The oil is creepy, hate to say. She tries not to touch it, but--] This-- is this important? Does it mean something's broken?
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[personal profile] throwsdown 2017-09-25 08:54 am (UTC)(link)
I guess that's true...

[His face is downcast until she cups his cheek, and he looks down again only when she mentions the suit. It is a bit worrisome of a sight, isn't it? But he's mostly just frustrated than worried about it, which hopefully lends to the idea that it's happened before and doesn't at all worry him right now.]

Just means my suit -- my suit's overheated. It just... needs time to fix itself...
hollystrike: (new song I guess)

[personal profile] hollystrike 2017-09-27 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
Sounds like your suit is more sensible about stopping than you are. [Gently. She gets back to her feet and holds out a hand.] Friends work in shifts. If you go rest for a little while, I'll help move things until you and your suit are feeling better.
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[personal profile] throwsdown 2017-09-30 06:24 am (UTC)(link)
[He hesitates, because he's supposed to be stronger than this -- he's a captain, isn't he??

But inevitably, the chiding he gives the small child inside him is soothed by her words. He grips her hand.]


... Until I feel better. We'll be a... tag team.
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[personal profile] hollystrike 2017-09-30 07:19 am (UTC)(link)
Tag team! I like the sound of that. [She grips back, and tugs him to walk with her, hand in hand.] It makes us sound like superheroes. Think I could be your sidekick?