thespaceopera: (red alert)
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!]
echovocation: (It's the one good thing that I've got)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-09-28 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
I like to give them the benefit of the doubt, where possible. They were just interrupted during their honeymoon and told their planet's about to die, after all. [Doesn't really give them a pass to go right for the blind thing, but he'd be pretty irate in a situation like that too.

Good thing Justice has got some sensors though, because Matt was not looking forward to circling back around to pick up all the stragglers later.]
whatisright: (5)

[personal profile] whatisright 2017-09-29 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
This is true. [He has a feeling that obnoxiousness is just their personality though, but that's just the impression he gets from seeing into their minds.

Justice almost points ahead, but Matthew wouldn't be able to see it, so he just speaks instead.]
I believe there are adolescents this way, camping with their friends.
echovocation: (can i call you my skanks)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-09-29 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
You could probably scare them into running for the town. Tell them you're a spectre of their future or something. [He's joking.]
whatisright: (7)

[personal profile] whatisright 2017-10-03 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
Would that not make it difficult to get them to go the direction we want them to?

[Guess who still has trouble getting mortal humor.]
echovocation: (All we have to do now)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-10-03 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
That depends on which way you run when you chase them. [it's kinda fun]
whatisright: (5)

[personal profile] whatisright 2017-10-03 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
But there are many of them and one of me. They could go in different directions.

This seems inefficient.

[Matthew you're confusing the spirit.]
echovocation: (Freedom (cuz I would really really love)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-10-04 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
Ah. [Clicks his tongue.] That's a good point. Better stick to diplomacy after all.
whatisright: (7)

[personal profile] whatisright 2017-10-05 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Justice squints at Matthew, because this tangent seems strange. Obviously, diplomacy would be better, and Matthew isn't stupid. Why would...

...oh.]


You were joking, weren't you?

[Now we see the wild spirit getting a clue. Watch closely, for this is a rare sight indeed.]
echovocation: (I was every little hungry schoolgirl's)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-10-05 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Sorry. [He gets jokes! That's good to know.] I can keep conversation literal if that's easier for you.
whatisright: (8)

[personal profile] whatisright 2017-10-07 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Do not restrain yourself for my sake. I must learn how to identify them anyway.

[Justice is going to be living with mortals for a while. He's going to have a rough time if he can never understand when they're not being literal.]

I will simply assume that anything particularly ridiculous you say is intended to be a joke.
echovocation: (because again:)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-10-09 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Good rule of thumb. Mortals generally go for that too. [But he can't spend forever helping Justice when there's much more he could be doing in costume.] I'm afraid I might just slow you down out here though. I'm going to head back into town, see if I can do anything there.
whatisright: (3)

[personal profile] whatisright 2017-10-09 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Very well. [Justice considers offering his help getting back, but Matthew made it this far without anyone. Besides, Matthew probably knows by now that Justice is willing to render assistance if he needs it.] Thank you for helping me with that couple.
echovocation: (can i call you my skanks)

[personal profile] echovocation 2017-10-10 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
Ah. [Waves a hand dismissively.] Don't mention it. Look after yourself, okay? Don't get left behind. [He'll just pick his way back to the town, no need to worry about him. ...though as soon as he's out of sight from Justice, he'll fold that cane up and jog back.]