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[abracafcku]

Who: Taako
Broadcast: None
Action: First Breath, Planetside
When: 9/28

First Breath

1. Kitchen
[The Marsiva had become boring after the first day of having absolutely nothing to do. He'd spent the time trying to understand what was going on, and then decided napping was probably the best thing since he was stuck anyway. Which is why he was in the middle of a trance-like nap when the Atroma jingle went off and he exploded onto the First Breath's kitchen with confetti and questionable looking chocolate pudding cups.

Taako blinked, then dusted the confetti off his clothes and wizard's hat. The first thing he saw was the sad state of this kitchen, and Taako put his hands on his hips with a sigh.]

Is this seriously what they want me to work with?

2. Cargo: Salvage
[After settling into the crew, Taako immediately went out salvaging. Something about that seemed to be the right thing to do, so he is dragging bits of metal sheeting, wires, robot parts, and sacks full of gears and pieces into the cargo hold. The planet is basically made for looting, so he's doing his level best to loot the shit out of it. He also has a Mage Hand - an invisible force - carrying several lush looking throw pillows trimmed in various colored fringe and blankets.

When he comes onto the ship, when he sees someone in here, he immediately motions to them.]

You, person whose name I totally remember, go grab the rest of this, hm? I'm not exactly the brawn type.

Planetside

1. Shopping
[You cannot expect Taako to go to a world of literal shopping and not come back with all the craziest shit. But sadly, he does not have a lot of money since he is recently arrived and was not part of this cargo haul that apparently got some people money and others not so much. Which means Taako has to do what Taako does best and improvise.

And he's doing a goddamn God Tier job at it. He's getting new outfits pieced together from clothing crates lost to the dumps, he's getting new throw pillows, blankets, random knick-knacks, and he's trying to find some goddamn weapons just because how bitchin' would it be to roll around the galaxy with a pair of machine guns strapped to his back? Totally, that's how much.

But he still has no money, so he'll slide over to the closest person in the same store as him and smile.]

Hey there, thug, you wanna help me with something?

2. Arena - Locked to Lup
[He could fight here, but why go through the effort? It's so much easier to wait until he sees a good bet and then toss as much of the Charmed credit he's earned so far straight into it. If he loses? Oh well. If he wins? Hell yeah.

So the second he sees Lup enter the arena, he knows exactly what to do. He bets every single credit he's earned so far on her winning. He highly doubts anyone here could conquer her level of spellcasting and the utter destruction he has a feeling she's capable of doing. Most people here relied on melee combat and, well, wizards are made for smashing from afar. This is also a good way to check what she's capable of and she did not disappoint.

Once the battle is over, he waits down by the fighters' exit, leaning up against the wall with a pocket full of credits.]

Nice job, Destructo.

Comments

[universal_charm]

I'm partial to buttermilk pancakes and a side of bacon, but I wouldn't mind trying the chef's special.

_{[ He nodded towards the door. ]}

Where else you headed?

[abracafcku]

Oh, I can make pancakes like you wouldn't believe.

[Fuck yeah, pancakes. He can do that. He loves pancakes.

But if the guy's offering to follow him around like a gorgeous wallet, Taako is not going to go home just yet as he'd originally planned. Instead, the elf taps a finger to his chin and then starts heading for the door.]

Not sure. Let's take a gander around the city and see what catches my eye, hm?

[universal_charm]

_{[ Oh, Kirk can see what Taako's thinking now and while Jim is open to helping him get himself started - because no one should be forced to live in those horrid jumpsuits for very long - he's not about to go hog wild either. ]}

My pockets aren't bottomless chasms, just so we're clear. Let's find what you need to get yourself started and keep it at that.

[abracafcku]

[Aw, that ruins half the fun. It's still fun obviously because he can do this without having to pay for himself and without letting Jim know he could literally just Charm any shopkeeper into giving him what he wants and some credits on the side, but not as fun.

Taako nods thoughtfully and then holds up two fingers.]

Two more outfits then and [He puts one finger down] one more cooking implement. Enough that I don't need to wear those ugly jumpsuits anymore. I'm set on burning them as soon as I get back to the ship.

[universal_charm]

_{[ Probably a good thing Kirk didn't know about the Charm Spell. That wouldn't sit to well with him, all things told. But as it was he gave Taako a sympathetic smile concerning the jumpsuits. ]}

They really are a crime against everyone, aren't they? I wanted out of them as soon as possible when I first arrived too. And while I approve of the burning, maybe keep it planet-side. Make a bonfire actually. Bonfires and waffles, even.

_{[ You seem like a guy who knows how to throw a good bonfires and waffles party, Taako. ]}

[abracafcku]

[He was just thinking of incinerating them in his hands, but sure, bonfires work. That sounds like a Candlenights thing and since he doesn't know exactly what time of year it is anymore, he'll just say sure - bonfire and waffles.]

Bonfire, waffles, and pancakes. Might as well go full breakfast if we're gonna do it.

[He pauses and makes a face.]

I hope the jumpsuits burn. If they just melt over the fire, that won't be very entertaining.

[universal_charm]

I'm fairly sure they burn. I just ejected mine into the vacuum of space, honestly, so I can't tell you for sure. First time for everything though.

_{[ He grinned at the idea of the little party they were cooking up. ]}

Don't forget the bacon, sausages, and the syrup. Make it a party, and you can meet some more people in the Fleet. Have you met all of your crew yet? Seems like you've had some questions answered, or at the least you're used to inter-planetary travel.

_{[ Because you seem remarkably relaxed about all of this, Taako. Which isn't bad, just not the usual. ]}

[abracafcku]

Well, if they melt I'll figure something out.

[He keeps wandering out, the bags floating behind him as he goes, shrugging at the questions. Has he? Maybe. He definitely met his hot af god captain, but the rest he'll get to eventually. As for the inter-planetary travel?]

Eh, not really. I've just seen a lot of weird shit in my life and being trapped on a TV show in space - while definitely freaky, don't get me wrong - is not the weirdest thing to happen to me lately.

[He ticks off the list in his head though, continuing on that train of thought like weird shit and breakfast just go hand in hand.]

So waffles, bacon, pancakes, sausage - natch - syrup, flavored syrups, fruit, cook to order omelets, sauteed mushrooms if I can find them... Any other requests?

That moment when your character flirts better than you do /flails/

[universal_charm]

If it is a TV show. The jury is still out on that one.

_{[ He certainly doesn't believe, but after two years there isn't a lot of proof to say otherwise either. Just... a feeling. This was all to much for a TV show. It broke to many ethical rules and he couldn't believe that no one was protesting in whatever piece of galaxy they were in or being broadcast too. To many strange things. But, he didn't want to come across as a paranoid to his new friend and Fleet-mate. At the question he looks Taako up and down and his lips curl at one corner, blue eyes flashing mischievously. ]}

Let's see if we can't find you an apron for all of that cooking, mmm?

kaj;dfj it's okay, I get secondhand embarrassment whenever Taako flirts too orz

[abracafcku]

It better be because I'm not going to be putting all this money and effort into not being seen around a damn galaxy.

[Well, more like he's currently spending Jim's money, but tomato, tomahto. He notes that he's being checked out though and smiles back. No harm in flirting, right? If it gets him what he wants.]

And sure thing, stud. You think you can pick out an apron that fits?

Re: kaj;dfj it's okay, I get secondhand embarrassment whenever Taako flirts too orz

[universal_charm]

_{[ Well he wasn't really trying to hide it, was he? Sure it had gotten him slapped more than a few times, but hey, no risk, no reward - at least when the person seemed receptive in the first place. ]}

I like to think I have a nice eye. But I doubt it takes much to make you look good in anything.

[abracafcku]

You're right about that, but that doesn't mean I'll just wear anything.

[He's very picky about his fashions, despite the multicolored disasters that Jim saw earlier. He likes color and he likes crazy shit, but that doesn't mean he isn't discerning about the crazy shit he wears.

He picks at the starry blouse he's wearing today and sighs.]

But it would be a shame to get all these new things covered in sauces so quickly. So I'll leave it to you and see where your sense takes me.

[universal_charm]

No, perish the thought. You seem like a man of taste.

_{[ Well, some kind of taste based on the neon rainbow from earlier, but hey, he's sure the other can make it work in his own way. He laughed a little, but it's a nice sound. ]}

So trusting of the thug you just met?

[abracafcku]

Hell yeah I am; glad you noticed.

[He had, after all, chosen to ask Jim for help. That ended up being a real gold mine so far.

Taako grins and shrugs.]

If I don't like it, I'll just leave. No skin off my ears. But something tells me, you're going to put some effort into this choice - or an I wrong?

[universal_charm]

_{[ Is that taste or just good luck? ]}

No, you're not wrong. I have a reputation to protect and if I choose poorly I am sure Biffy and Lyall will never let me live it down. Have you ever been judged by two Victorian werewolves on your fashion sense? It's truly a humbling experience.

[abracafcku]

Jim. [He motions to himself and his clothing and smirks.]

Do you really think they'd have anything to critique?

[universal_charm]

_{[ Yes. Oh yes, they would. He just wore black v-necks and jeans before and he was very sure he lost about ten respect points because of it. But he says none of that and chuckles, giving Taako a saucy wink. ]}

Can one possibly critique perfection?

[abracafcku]

Exactly.

[He isn't about to discourage this attention because he loves it. Magnus and Merle's ideas of fashion had been "whatever is functional" or "whatever doesn't stink/have blood on it from last time." He's enjoying being able to dress up without getting blood on his clothes ]

Although I could probably do with more skirts in case we ever go to a hot place.

[universal_charm]

Well, I can't say how good this particular place will be for fashion of any kind, but we come across ports and planets with a wider range if you want to hold off. Or, like most things here, seems like if you can find the materials and make it yourself, have at.

_{[ Sorry Taako, wish he could be more help with that. Skirts weren't for Kirk, so it's not his area of expertise - at least the finding part. ]}

[abracafcku]

[Don't worry, Jim. Lup is going to help him rip a store off for their entire stock so he'll eventually be good.]

Yeah I've noticed. This place is kind of a disaster, isn't it? Are all the planets this....... [He gestures at the mounds of trash everywhere.]

[universal_charm]

No, not all of them. We've come across some pleasure planets. Others are infested with cannibals. It just... varies. About one a month, by an Earth calendar if I've kept track correctly over the past couple of years.

This planet is a bit of a mess, but it's not all that bad comparatively. As far as starting yourself out, this planet is better than most. It's cheap.

[abracafcku]

[Cannibals. Ugh, gross. He'll eat just about anything (other than a rock, thanks Magnus) but eating other people? No thanks.

Earth must be where this guy is from so Taako nods along figuring he'll get a taste of what a "month" is here soon enough.

But then something hits him.]

Wait. You've been here for 2 years?

[universal_charm]

_{[ Kirk nodded. ]}

And I'm only what you might call the middle-ground of that. Quite a few people have been here even longer than I have.

_{[ He gave Taako a sympathetic smile. ]}

I wish I knew how to tell you how long you would be here, or when you could go home, but the truth is, no one really knows. We come, we go, and it's all at the whim of Atroma.

[abracafcku]

[Four years? Some people have been stuck here for four years?!

Taako stops walking suddenly, looking at Jim with thinnly veiled shock. It was hard to think about and the fear of being stuck somewhere when Magnus and Merle were so far away actually scared him. He's been on his own before, that part he's used to by now, but he thought just maybe he'd found a home for a bit. He'd settled into a routine. He'd begun gathering stuff. He'd started tentatively making connections. He'd even gone on a damn date.

And now it's being ripped away from him.

Taako takes a shallow breath and tries to get all that emotion under his thumb again. Weakness is not an option now. If he's on his own again (minus Lup, but she was a Red Robe and he had to remember that), he has to ingratiate himself and fast.

The moment passes and Taako let's out a small, somewhat strained laugh.]

Man, that must suck to be here that long. What if you left the stove on? Bye bye house.

[universal_charm]

_{[ Kirk is patient as Taako runs through the emotions, understanding how shocking that news is. It’s an adjustments to be sure. He tried not to think about it unless asked honestly. ]}

You’ll probably have time to turn it off. The current running theory is that when you get sent home, whenever that may be, is that you are sent back to the exact time from which you were taken.