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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!]
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[personal profile] whatisright 2017-10-09 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
"I will be tracking more stragglers. I can sense where they are." Justice frowns at the air, like he can find them just by glaring at nothing for an extended period of time. "There are still some in the wilderness who do not realize where they should go to evacuate, and there are others who are having mobility trouble or are simply too stubborn to leave. I will be attending to as many as I can."
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[personal profile] edwinjarvis 2017-10-11 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
Jarvis gives a slight, proper nod, a fist loosely held with some desire to aid.

"A good idea, to be sure. I could come and assist you, if you'd like?"

... No offense, but they might react poorly to a dead-looking dude...
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[personal profile] whatisright 2017-10-12 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
"You seem better suited to deal with panicking mortals than I am." Justice has zero shame in admitting this. It's the simple truth. This man seems like a good sort, eager to help others and kind even when to one as unsettling as Justice. Meanwhile, Justice looks like a corpse and he has only learned the barest social niceties. He would be dumb to pretend that this man would not be helpful.

"Your assistance would be welcome." Justice begins to walk in a seemingly random with a lot of purpose. He's set his sights on a particular straggler's presence.