Twin Roses Mingle

[passingthrough]

Who: Twin Roses crew, visitors, stowaways, who knows!?
Broadcast: Nada
Action: Twin Roses of course!
When: All of August and what remains of July

[Since we last saw this crew in action it has been joined (or rejoined) by Yuri, Mikuno, Vision, and Wanda! Will there be growing pains? Drama? Intrigue? Tune in and see!]

(OOC: The Yaugur System until August 5. Drifting and then MYSTERY!)

Comments

[unbearablynaive]

Academic curiosity only, I'm afraid. I don't drink. That is, I don't require any fluid intake at all, and I can drink, but it doesn't have much of an effect.

[The planet is starting to come up closer, and he peers down at it curiously.]

[sassy_assassin]

Is there anything that can give you that effect?

[unbearablynaive]

I rather hope not. It would be decidedly unsafe for everyone around me.

[sassy_assassin]

Noted. I would not want to inspire any unsafe behavior from you.

To be fair, I don't really get very affected either.

[unbearablynaive]

[Actually, he supposes an augment malfunction would do more or less the same thing, but let's not give Atroma any ideas, shall we?]

Is there something you'd rather forget? Or is it the situation itself that prompts you, then? [Otherwise why drink at all?]

[sassy_assassin]

[ there is... a lot she would rather forget, but here we are ]

I like the taste.

[unbearablynaive]

[He blinks. Most humans claim space alcohol tastes terrible. Then again, some humans consume some very bizarre foods and claim to like the experience. People with taste buds are weird.]

I'll keep an eye out for any new varieties I see, then.

[sassy_assassin]

[ Sara has a high tolerance for a lot of things, including weird flavors, alcohol, and lying ]

Hey, thanks.

So what's the motivation behind the plants?

[unbearablynaive]

[Yeahhh, Vision still very much takes things at face value in a lot of situations. See username.]

Threefold, actually. First, for morale - both the appearance of the plants and the food, air, and medicines they produce help the crew feel less like they're trapped in an inorganic environment. I myself prefer to be surrounded by life. Plant life is no exception. Second - it reduces strain on the oxygen recyclers in the ship, and provides emergency backup in the case of a power outage. This is also the reason for the glowing fish; they can be used as a light source when it's dark. This did occur at least once during my previous stay here when raiding ships chased us into a nebula. Granted that the water use is higher, but as I myself do not require a water ration iT has in the past evened itself out.

And third - I'd like to see the Fleet be less reliant on the Atroma for everything. Each step towards self-sufficiency is a step in the right direction, in my opinion.

[sassy_assassin]

Huh. I like that. I'm not much of a plant keeper, but maybe you've inspired me.

[unbearablynaive]

[It's a more complete answer than "I like plants", anyway.]

If you'd like to try keeping one in your quarters, we have a succulent similar to aloe we could make another starter from. All you would require is a container.

[sassy_assassin]

I'll think about it.

[ they can be descending!! why not! ]

[unbearablynaive]

Excellent.

[And then his eyes are on the rapidly approaching surface. Watching a planet grow beneath you until it takes on details and becomes a world instead of an image never gets old to him, even when he's only flying a few thousand feet above it back home. The effect is somewhat spoiled by the mist covering large areas of the ground from view, but it's still there to some extent.]

[sassy_assassin]

[ it's a smooth landing. Just stay out of the mist, friend ]

And we're here. Just be careful of the mists.

[unbearablynaive]

[The Vision steps out of the shuttle carefully, as if testing the gravity on the islands. Something seems to be catching his attention and distracting him from time to time. The odd disruptions to the magnetic fields under the islands? The swirls and patterns of mist? It's hard to say, but after a few minutes to get himself settled, he nods sharply and starts heading over to the nearest market area. He's looking for seeds or seedlings, but failing that he'll grab some fresh vegetables for the crew anyway.]

How very odd. Do you know, is there an explanation as to why the islands float like this?

[sassy_assassin]

No idea. That's not really my area of expertise.

[unbearablynaive]

That's fair enough.

Now, assuming anything we find here tastes remotely like what you're used to, is there anything I ought to buy for you as thanks for piloting me down here?

[sassy_assassin]

Oh, no, you don't have to do that.

[unbearablynaive]

[He gives her a Look.]

This isn't something I do because I have to. I don't require food at all. I do it because I want to see my crew happier. [That morale thing he was talking about earlier.] So if you see anything you'd like, please don't hesitate to point it out to me.

[sassy_assassin]

In that case, if I see something I'll let you know.

wrap?

[unbearablynaive]

[And they shop for a while! Vision grabs veggies that look really weird but probably taste just fine. A good time was had by all.]