2nd shuffle, 2nd deal

[cajunspice]

Who: Remy and open.
Broadcast: Fleetwide.
Action: Planetside.
When: During planet stay.

[Action] Out and Exploring
[It was all too good to be true.

Everything about this planet was setting Remy’s sense on high, constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop and waiting for something to happen. But he wasn’t going to sit around for it to happen, he was going to go find it. He needed information before he could get even close to relaxing. After checking out the main strip of the town, unable to find anything remotely nefarious, bugs or cameras or anything, he starts working his way outwards.

Grabbing a less than cool scooter (really, why couldn’t there be a motorbike in this place?), though picking out at least a color he liked, Remy started exploring the outskirts. Going between houses and stopping off at them now and then to investigate.]

[Video/Action] Stake(Steak)out
[Finding no satisfying answers with the houses and a way to explain the lack of any life in the city, Remy decides he wants to try and tackle another issue: how this place was ‘respawning’ everything. And that called for a stakeout.

Which he hated.

He always hated stakeouts. They were boring. You had to concentrate rather than try and past time, and for someone who had to move, had to talk, had to find a way to occupy his time, they were always tough for Remy.

There were two ways he was trying to counter this: first, he had set up his com to record everything, settling it on the counter to try and cover as much of the store as possible, both to review in case he felt he missed something and to offer to anyone who may be staying up as stupidly late as he was. The second was he was occupying himself to keep from getting bored. Having settled on one of the food shops for this experiment, Remy made the most of the food within it. Though this resulted not only in being able to snack as he wanted, but also making forts and houses out of canned food, or deciding to experiment with different food items, as much as he could without having any way to cook stuff up at least.

Anyone is welcome to join him, either in person, or over the feed he is putting out for those who want to see it from the comfort of their beds or ships.]

[Action/Video] Stocking up
[Suspicious or not, Remy is not going to miss out on the chance with all the options this planet had. He worked on restocking his wardrobe, grabbing whatever caught his eye and that matched to his typical fashion choices, as well as a few pieces for his cats and some other entertainment items. Books, tools, whatever and everything he wanted from the planet.

And of course, he was making the most of the food, even if they all do have that slight citrus taste... It was always amazing to get access to perishables, stuff that wouldn’t last between stops or planets that didn’t stock what he wanted. And there was a good way to help counter that: preserving. Claiming one of the kitchens close to a food store, Remy spends a chunk of time working on making up items that can be stored on the ships or at the restaurants on the Iskaulit, as well as offering it to said people if they wanted.]

Crowley, Jarvis, [He addresses over the com, putting it out there even if they aren’t listening. He’s set up the com so he can speak to it despite his hands being busy cleaning up something that pretty much is a tomato in taste and appearance.] Am makin’ up some stuff that might work for ya’ll places, if ya want them will drop off a bunch when I get them back to the ships. ‘nd know ya will want them Nami. I got a few new ideas to put on the menu after we leave this place, just will have to make room in storage for everything, but should last us a good time. Never know when goin’ to get produce like this ‘gain.

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Comments

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[onlyanapple]

You know I'd never say no to some dubious, ill-gotten goods.

[No, really. He wouldn't. ]

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[cajunspice]

Cher! [There was a strong tone of mock shock to that word.] Do ya honestly take me as such the type of person who would take advantage of a situation for m' own gain? 'm hurt. [Though it was all quickly replaced with a grin, both unable and unwilling to keep that joke up, as much as Remy was amusing himself with the act.]

Any particular requests?

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[onlyanapple]

Yes, Remy, I absolutely take you for such a type of person. That's why I'm interested in your services/

Anything that looks like it wouldn't really fill a plate. Got to keep my portions tiny and snooty, after all.

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[cajunspice]

Flatterer. [There was a charming smile sent Crowley's way with that answer.] Ya know just how to sweet talk a man.

'nd I know, 've been to ya place before. What kinda storage do ya'll have there? 'cause be thinkin', small portions just mean ya'll have longer stocks of stuff than the other places.

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[onlyanapple]

What can I say? I have a talent for it.

[He flashes a grin. ]

Well, normally I would say my storage space is infinite, but alas- my powers aren't what they used to be here, so I'll have to say it's the size of my storage room.

[Which he hasn't measured- because that's the sort of thing he leaves for Tyrion. Actual work.]

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[cajunspice]

[Yes, better left to the minions, even if Remy could be considered that at the Space Bar with him working the kitchen and part of the bar at times.] Ahh, well I be sure there will be 'nough, so ya can grab what takes ya fancy from what I get done 'nd take it from there. Am tryin' not to over stock with the storage we all have, but at the same time, donno the next time we goin' to get a chance to get 'ny place that got this kinda access 'nd range.

Provided this ain't all some big test or trap 'nd turns out there's like, I donno, 'nvisible people or ghosts or something watchin' us.

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[onlyanapple]

Exactly. Better to grab what we can now, if we end up with another fruitful starsystem, I can always do a special on this stuff. Or make it into a cocktail- something like that.

I'd put good money on invisible ghosts at this point, in all honesty. That or zombies.

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[cajunspice]

Are zombies typically 'nvisible where ya from? Or ya think we should be preppin' for an attack to come? Find them diggin' themselves out of the dirt? Find a local Walmart, make a zombie survival plan, arm ourselves?

Then 'gain, all depends on what type of zombie, if they after brains or not. [As fun as it was to joke about it... it wasn't something Remy wanted to go through. The likelihood of there actually being zombies out there and that the Fleet would land in such a place, was a far higher chance than he would like.]

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[onlyanapple]

They're not real where I come from- but I've seen them plenty of times in Paradisa. We even had space zombies once, and they were the absolute worst.

[If he could have nightmares, he'd have them about necromorphs. ]

They could just be...generally people-eating zombies, who knows.

[mikangirl]

New menu items is always a plus.

[Variety keeps em coming. Even if it's temporary variety.]

[cajunspice]

I know there was a demand for pizza a while back, but could never get hands on the tomatoes or cheese to sort that out. Donno how long the cheese will last, but doin' plenty of tomatoes bottled up so we'll have them for a good 'mount of time for that 'nd other stuff.

'ssume ya've already gone lookin' for the alcohol stocks here.

[mikangirl]

That assumption'd be right. It's pretty nice stuff, if you don't mind the aftertaste of citrus. I'm also picking up seeds so we can get this kind of variety more permanently on the Iskaulit. Fresh tomatoes for the kitchen, maybe?

[Eventually. They'd have to be here at least another year, but...]

[cajunspice]

Oh yeah? Smart idea, cherie, not my field of expertise, but smart idea. Hopefully they'll do ok growin' in whatever soil we got, otherwise might need to grab some from this place. Though, gotta admit, am a little suspicious 'bout the lack of people 'round. Hopin' it ain't something in the food, but would like to think our lovely hosts wouldn't put us down here to eat it all or take it back with us if it be dangerous.

As for that citrus taste, donno if everyone will pick it up, [As a foodie, Remy does, but even then it was subtle.] 'nd we can either play it up as part of the taste, or try 'nd mask it with something mixed in it.

[mikangirl]

[...hmm. She's extremely partial to citrus, which is possibly why she's picking it up. Nami had thought it was more obvious.]

Bit of both, I think. The liquor itself is some nice stuff, so we can give the best of both worlds. I'll make sure to pick up some soil from the plants store I found, too.

[cajunspice]

If it strong liquor we can dilute it down a bit, add some sugar syrup, make it 'nto something real fit for summer comin' up. Kinda like an alcoholic lemonade or something. Need to see if we can pick up 'ny of those little paper umbrellas somewhere, 'cause I certainly ain't volunteerin' to make them. [A sly grin at the end of that, finding himself so funny.]

[mikangirl]

I'll get Vash to make them next time he annoys me. [It can be bar punishment for being a jerk.]

You had much experience in mixing alcohol like that?

[cajunspice]

[Remy chuckled along to her answer.] Such a cruel boss. [Hardly. Getting a few drinks while cooking for others, it was a pretty good set up for Remy, and he enjoyed getting to interact with the crew and customers on the Fleet.]

Only personal experience, but haven't found it that much different from cookin', matchin' up flavors 'nd the like. Though willin' to take some tutorin' if it's offered.

scooter time

[universal_charm]

<sub>[ Of course Kirk had come down to the planet. Any chance he got to go dirt side in a new place he took, though he really should have expected that this place would finally be a break from the relaxing couple of months they had been granted. Time for the curveball.

He walked along the streets of the town warily, the quite more unnerving that a crowd of strangers. Of course, the lack of people made it all the easier to spot Remy heading his way on... well, his stead as it were. Smirking, he stepped to the side of the road and held out his thumb in the universal sign for hitch hiking. ]</sub>

beep beep!

[cajunspice]

[There were a lot of jokes that could be said once Remy spotted Kirk positioned like that, but he was also keenly aware of what he was using as transport... and, well, he would make fun of himself for using it, so he didn't expect any less from anyone else.

Making his way to the road side, Remy stopped just short of Jim, rest a foot against the road.] Didn' ya mère ever warn ya 'bout takin' rides from weird men? [Unable to help a grin and not bothering to try to keep a straight face, his sunglasses in place to protect against wind and sun but not bothering with a helmet or his normal coat. He really wasn't going fast enough on this thing to require normal bike protection.]

Re: beep beep!

[universal_charm]

Well, you know me. I just can't resist a bad boy.

_{[ He grinned back and walked over, leaning in and pressing his lips to Remy's in a soft hello kiss. He moved around behind him to throw his leg over the scooter and wrap his arms around Remy's stomach, nestling his chin into his shoulder. ]}

So, where you taking me?

[cajunspice]

[Smiling before returning that kiss, Remy chuckled.] Donno if I can fit that description at the moment, considerin' m' lack of coat 'nd current ride. [It was followed by a bit of a sigh as he started moving the scooter again.] Why couldn't there be a real bike on this planet? I know we got space ships 'nd all that, but would love to get m' hands on a motorbike.

[As for that question, Remy tone turned a little more serious as he concentrated on the road in front of them. There may not be much, if any, traffic, but he still had no desire to crash due to a poorly placed wheel on a curb or the like.] This place just be... too clean for me, so goin' searchin' to see if I can find 'ny dirt. Thought be worth checkin' out the houses further from the city, see if something hidin' out of plain sight.

[universal_charm]

I'm surprised there's something like a gasp powered machine. I would think it would be solar or anti-grav if they managed to come all the way out here.

_{[ He kept his grip, shifting his weight with Remy as they rode. It had been awhile since he had been on a vehicle like this. He had to say he honestly missed it. Still didn't regret giving up his bike back home, but the nostalgia was real. ]}

There has to be something. The animals that wander around outside aren't natural, that much is for sure. So how did they get here?

[cajunspice]

Anti-gravity sounds really 'mazin'... 'nd 'm sure I would crash on it 'nstantly. [Remy was keen to quiz Jim if he had used said vehicles before, but their current situation was more pressing.]

It just... all too good to be true. Access to basically whatever we need with no cost? [He gave a shake of his head, having turned so he could speak over his shoulder as he drove.] Don't add up. Even if it all automated, still gotta be set up for someone at some point, even if it all abandoned now. This was all created for some group, so either they left planet or they moved on somewhere else on the planet. Or something got to them.

'nd those animals, [Which Remy had avoided, not interested in going hiking even without the weird wildlife being around.] Really hopin' it ain't caused by radiation or 'nything. I don't think we would be dropped off on a planet that would end up hurtin' us, but rather know if we should be worried 'bout that.

[universal_charm]

Hah, it's easier than you might think. I find gas powered things like this harder - they respond slower, not as smooth.

_{[ Kirk listened and nodded against Remy's back. ]}

It's got my hairs up, if you know what I mean. If they did just up a leave, I have to wonder if it was lack of supplies, or something else how here that made them go. If not, then where did they go? If something was killing them, where are the graves? Or if it was more instantaneous, where are the bones? The signs of decay? We can't even judge how long they've been gone from this place because of the constant reconstructing that happens.

It's a lot of damn questions, like usual, and not nearly enough answers.

[cajunspice]

That's what I would be worried 'bout, it goin' to fast for m' old primitive brain to take. Use to those 'slower' stuff. [A bit of a grin as he said that, making his way to the next house along the road he had planned to check out.]

There may not be graves if it happened all at once. A mass death situation. [It... wasn't a nice concept, but it was a possibility.] Dying all too fast to bury the dead or whatever death custom they do here, 'nd those lil' robots come 'long 'nd clean it all up.

Or maybe they got out of here 'nd ran. Maybe they somewhere else on the planet 'nd we just haven't found them. [A sigh as Remy continued to voice his thoughts, which was so easy to do with Jim. It was so nice to just be able to talk so openly with someone.] Or maybe they got the hell off this planet.