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: (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.]