driftfleet | 003; Planetside and Catchall

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003; Planetside and Catchall

Who; Aaron and you!
Broadcast; Yes
Action; Various (Planetside and around)
When; All March

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[Aaron does clear his throat before speaking.]

So, this planet seems interesting. Does anyone want to go exploring? Maybe just get out into something a little more open than the ships? Personally, it's been way too long since I've smelled pine.

(OOC: If you'd like to do anything specific, like meet and greets or just hanging out, feel free to post a starter, or drop me a line on plurk (

vikael) if you want to hash out details. Individual starters for things we're already discussed below!)

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[Now that things in the fleet had returned to some sense of normalcy, Aaron can get back to the task he'd set before himself before the involuntary transfer to the Marsiva had interrupted all of that. He wanted a safe place established where they could all train to better themselves with their new gifted firearms. The only problem with that being he didn't really have a good grasp on how they worked or what would be considered 'safe.'

Luckily, the Bloodsport had their own security officer, and he happened to be at least an acquaintance of Aaron's. When things had settled for the evening, Aaron sought him out, rapping his knuckles on the entranceway doorframe and with a friendly smile.]

Hey. Are you free?

I was planning to head down after my work out. [Totally normal to work out and then go hiking and such, right?] If you want the company.

C'mon in.

[Lorden marking something down in a log. It turns out maintenance statistics are a lot easier when you have a little mechanical buddy to do them for you, so learning how to do it longhand has been something of a trial.

It's also boring, so he's glad to give it a rest.]

Hey, Aaron! Nothing that I can't put off till later. What's up?

[Aaron isn't one to judge anyone, Kitty. It's cool.]

I wouldn't mind. Besides, I do like hiking, remember?

[He steps in when he's invited, taking note of the work Lorden's set aside to speak with him.]

If you're sure, I uh...wanted to talk to you about a firing range.

[His expression brightens and he rests his elbows on his knees, leaning forward.]

Now there's something I could get behind. Practical experience is the best way to build skill, and I don't want any accidental friendly fire if things go south. How can I help?

[He nods, smiling.]

That was my thought exactly. There is a lot of free space over on the Iskaulit that I've been told is free game, but you know the capabilities of the firearms here a lot more than I do. I was hoping you could help me find a place that would be safe to practice in?

Let's do it. If we can at least get the basics down for everyone who cares to learn, we'll be a lot better off.

[It's been so peaceful here it makes him a little twitchy, Calibrations aside. If this was home, they would have been attacked by space pirates five times over by this point.

He grabs a couple small devices and once again regrets not having his Ghost here with him. Having an AI buddy would help out a lot with measuring empty spaces, but as it is he's going to have to estimate a bit.]

Ideally we'll want a long chamber, at least as long as the gym is. Doesn't need to be as wide, but if we can set up space for at least three people to practice at once that would be best.

[Aaron nods, waiting for Lorden to prepare before following him out.]

That's what I was thinking. What happened while we were on the Marsiva cemented the need for me, anyway. If we're all going to be trapped out here, we should be able to defend ourselves, and the Atroma clearly feel that way, too, since they provided us all with weapons.

[He'd been to firing ranges before, but he's really not sure what these things are capable of. Bullets he understands.]

Yeah. Hopefully, we can find something...or at least something we can modify.

Right. I'm thinking one dedicated lane for the standard issue blaster weapons, one for regular kinetic-type weapons, and the rest can be adjusted to either. Or for, like, I don't know, elemental attacks. [He makes a gesture with his fingers as if firing a gun straight from his hand.

It's a short shuttle ride over to the Iskaulit, and Lorden takes a moment to download the map onto his communicator.]

Looks like the main level is mostly the smaller chambers for shops and things. Want to try up or down?

That sounds good. [Aaron follows along dutifully. He's aware Lorden hasn't been with the fleet any longer than he has, but he's also a combat oriented man, whereas Aaron had to become one out of necessity.]

E...lemental attacks?

[He blinks at the question.] Uh...down first?

It is one of the main things I know about you. [There's amusement in her voice.] Just to be clear, you're not planning on making it a hunt, were you?

A hunt...?

[Oh. Oh.]

Uh...I was going to bring a camera, yes, and if we happen to find something...no. I will not be intentionally looking for Bigfoot. [He chuckles.] Because that's silly, right?

Well... [When you put it that way it does sound silly, but that isn't really what's holding her back.] It's an alien planet that even the locals are saying they haven't fully explored. I don't see any reason for there not to be creatures we would find strange. But I also don't see any reason to bother them if they don't bother us.

Oh...oh! Yeah, no. I wasn't going to hunt them. More like, uh...wildlife watching? Besides, I need to find the perfect rock, and hiking's the best way to do it.

[Because that's normal, right?]

i bet we could find a place that sells those cardboard things they used to put in cars for u

Intergalactic air fresheners
Maybe I should collect those instead

sure

Long as I can't smell em from my ship

what if we find one that's leather-scented?

nah, I like places that don't smell like nothing

[Guardians, on the other hand, rarely know any life outside combat. This has been a welcome vacation, but he's waiting for the other shoe to drop any minute now.]

Yeah, haven't seen too much of it here? But I got friends back home who can lob fiery hammers, or toss balls of exploding Void energy. Really useful to be able to aim that stuff, I tell you.

[He nods and they start investigating the lower area, eventually finding an unoccupied space that echoes with the emptiness.]

Wonder what they used to use this for. Storage, maybe? Think it'd work?

That really doesn't explain why you spend so much time outdoors.

Fiery hammers and exploding void balls. [He really has a lot to learn...and more to figure out how to anticipate. He shakes his head as he follows Lorden into the echoing chamber. It was certainly big enough.]

Maybe. Think there's anything down here? Should we check it out?

that's different

Sure.

Hey
Speaking of
Are you heading down planetside?

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