System Mingle!!

[appletart]

Who: EVERYONE!!
Broadcast: If you want?
Action: In the current system!
When: ALL MONTH!!!

It's a system mingle! What are you up to? Exploring the surface? Living the best nightlife ever? Fighting off your own allergies? Doing your best to ignore Fred.....?


System Info Here!

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[spellsteal]

[I. 4/10 bear asses obtained]

[Belthazar isn't exactly a rogue or anything, but he's trying to stay hidden and move very stealthily through this particularly-thick bit of forest. Even the pine cones are almost as big as he is and he's not happy about that, but he did say he'd trade with the merchant, so here he is.

He checks his journal to make sure he has this down right. Three red gems for five bolts of cloth. This is going to take every bit of fabric mastery he has and then some, but he'll do it. He closes his journal and adjusts his grip on his new staff.

It's just a cave, right? Nothing to it. He can find jewels laying around in there, it's like that in Azeroth all the time. Just... spiders... ugh, Light, he hopes there's no spiders. He can't imagine how much bigger these ones will be, considering the size of that sheep he saw earlier.

He heads inside. The cave is dark, lit only by whatever light manages to bounce through the cave opening. He summons a small ball of flame in the palm of his hand and uses it to light the way forward. At least it seems straightforward so far, a bit windy but there don't appear to be a whole lot of branching paths. The sides glitter with quartz and other common minerals.]

Looks like I'm in the right place...

[He hears a soft snap that makes his long ears twitch and whirls around.]

Who's there?!

[Maybe it's a cave spider. Maybe it's a fellow Fleeter. Maybe it's both at the same time. Or maybe it's just normal cave noises, but he's not taking any chances.]

[II. belth and the blind forest]

[Only dumbasses go to Sun's Rest alone, or at least that's what he was told. It's dangerous out here but he has magic and a shiny new staff on his back, and he's not about to just stay home when there's stuff that needs to be done. So he's out here after dusk, excitedly making sketches of all the weird plants and taking samples of each for his basket.

This would be an incredible sight to take in... if he wasn't currently deep in detailing every seed pod of this weird glowing flower. One of those 'forest for the trees' types. He mumbles to himself as he works, not noticing anyone or anything sneaking up on him.]

Bioluminescence prevalent in plant life... perhaps this kind is more susceptible? It's definitely some kind of microorganism... body of water... is it in the pods themselves? Moreover, is there some possibility of a different kind of energy we haven't seen before? If it can carry luminescent properties, it might work as a good stand in for peacebloom filler. I'll have to gather some more samples and of course test the acridity of the soil here.

[III. wildcard]

[choose your adventure!]

i.

[hymnals]

[Adra's in these caves for much the same reason (and quest items) as Belthazar. He hasn't spent much time acquainting himself with the others on the various ships in the Fleet; once he learned that the ships were docked at a planet, he'd come down to explore pretty much immediately. Besides, the ship he was assigned to creeps him out. Why are there so many blood stains?!

Thus, he's here, shuffling in the cave. He's not aware that there's anyone else on the same search--not until he hears a familiar voice.

He thinks it's a hallucination at first. Some trick of a strange, cruel magic. He feels his throat dry out as he lifts a Light-limned hand, as he takes a few agonizingly hopeful steps forward.]

... Belthazar?

Is that you?

II

[poisontippedcure]

[Rose has been accused of being many things in her life, and a hypocrite was one of them. Sure, she'd chide anybody else for going to the forest alone, but she's more than happy to make the trek herself. She packs a light bag and sets out, trying to get any information from the forest that she can.]

[It's not long before she encounters Belthazar, caught up completely in his work. She sneaks up behind him, laying a hand on his unsuspecting shoulder.]

Boo.

ii

[deviances]

[ Only dumbasses go to Sun's Rest alone, which is exactly why Eithan's making the hike up here! Because he's a dumbass. And was going it alone. Yep. And he's a little rough-looking by the time he gets there, but not because he's actually injured. He's been lucky so far. No, he's just covered in some soot smudges from his own explosions. ... It happens.

But he isn't expecting to see Belth there! ... But he's 100% unsurprised that the elf has managed to delve so deeply into examining each and every little thing that if Eithan wanted to, he could totally sneak up on him. But that would be mean! ... So instead he walks closer, leans against one of the glowing trees with his arms crossed, and just waits for him to turn around. Because, you know, that's so much better. At least this way he still gets to see him jump~

And, well, okay, so he's watching Belth with a dumb little smile on his face right now - but whenever Belth does turn around, it'll be back to that mischievous grin of his. ]

Take it you found somethin' nice?

i

[necromanswers]

[So, okay. It's not like she'd been following him, not even remotely. Her own little quest had drawn her to a cave, however, and with how monochromatic the rest of the forest had been up to this point, it was basically inevitable that she'd end up at the same cave eventually. Damn thing sticks out like a sore thumb. The fact that it was Belth of all people was... fine. It's not like she holds grudges forever, and he is using the staff these days, as far as she can tell.

It's just- that a thank-you can go a long way, especially when she's been uncharacteristically charitable, and she couldn't resist the urge to make sure he was using it properly, and... well, whatever! Who cares, she doesn't. Not at all.

So when he calls out, she casually kicks the stupid stick that gave her away and strides out from around the corner, hands in her pockets, looking about as disinterested as one can get. It's not even feigned- as far as caves go, this one's pretty shitty, and she'd been stuck in Wave Echo for so long that she knows shitty caves.]

It's just me. Don't think the fleet's turned off Friendly Fire, so maybe chill?

Thor | OTA

[rebuildyourruins]

a. what, the keys in my pocket?

[It's one of the more impressive worlds they have visited, both technologically and in local ecosystem. Thor is well acquainted with advanced worlds and doesn't find himself awestruck in the subterranean cities. That isn't to say he's not interested though. He goes for long wanders through the roads and cityscapes, admiring the skylights primarily and checking the stores second.

That's where he comes somewhat undone. Given the dangers of the world up top, Thor's taken to moving in and out with his axe in hand. That big, metal-headed axe. It's enough to have some people giving him a nervous wide berth... and definitely enough to set off the metal detectors the bigger stores have in their doorways.

Thor can be heard arguing with the frazzled security guard over the loud beeping of this store's gate with some impatience.]

Everyone here carries blades - what kind of idiot would ban weapons in a store? Oh, look, fine. You can hold it for me.

[The relieved guard reaches out his hand for the axe, only to promptly crash to the floor under its weight as Thor lets go of it. Acting for all the world like he hasn't noticed, Thor strolls through the gate with a hand raised in a wave.]

Thanks for that!

b. heads up (cw: some gore)

[The wilds of this planet are no joke. Anyone venturing out into them is warned to be prepared, and armed, and ready to run. It's not always easy to do so though, so densely packed are the trees and the plants here.

It's an unfortunate fact that people will just sometimes be set upon by a dinosaur with no warning. That's the situation a Fleeter might find themselves in today as a tremendous Tyrannosaurus-like beast comes smashing through the trees with a roar towards them. It's about to lunge forward and open its hideous jaws to snap them up when a high-pitched ringing noise sounds out above--

And an axe slams straight through its neck, severing the head clean off with a spray of hot blood. The beast topples to the ground, breaking branches around it as the head rolls into a tree nearby. Thor lands with a thud and a shower of dirt nearby, having dropped right out of the sky in the slipstream of the axe.

Walking over to yank the embedded blade out of the ground, he looks over the carnage without much satisfaction and then turns to the person who had been the beast's intended target.]

Hey - none of that hit you, I hope.

[Because that could be seriously messy.]

c. nightlife

[When he's not out in the wilds and it's closer to night, Thor takes to Kenn-Tellnic instead. It's not hard to find bars and restaurants here, and they tend to be spectacularly placed. One particular bar overlooks one of the more ornate parks and this is where Thor ends up many a night, having a drink and musing over the scenery.

The neon lights are a bit much, but points for keeping to an aesthetic.]

d. wildcard

[Got another idea? Hit me up.]

a

[necromanswers]

[His casual dismissal (and the struggles of the guard) earn him some attention; inside the store, casually flipping through a rack of dubiously-fashionable clothing, Lup is within eyeshot, and she's giggling at him behind a hand. Should their eyes meet, her hand shifts upward to give him a two-fingered salute.]

( c )

[dothelokimotion]

Why am I not surprised to find you in a bar?

[ and loki picked one at random. ]

a

[shroudedsecrets]

[Thanks to Lup's nudging, Haggar is also wandering the store, idly browsing, but it's harder, when left to her own.

What's more distracting is the familiar god that happens to wind up nearby. Hard not to pick up on the little stir he'd caused when he'd arrived.]

Perhaps they will have to rethink their practices, with the example you have given them.

c. nightlife

[outstandingbalance]

Buy you a drink?

[Natasha sits beside him at the bar, slipping into the stool as soon as its previous occupant vacates as smoothly as if she'd been there to start with.]

closed;

[oratorical]

[Experiencing the culture and landscapes of the planets they visit while on the fleet is one of the few things Leia can definitively say she's fond of here. The rumors of Sun's Rest floating around a society that live their lives underground are intriguing enough to catch her attention and the combination of both the lake's supposed beauty and the risk involved in getting there on the surface more than make up Leia's mind.

Though any romanticism about the place might be an added bonus, if Leia were honest with herself in any way, it's thanks to the potential risk involved that she asked Han to go with her. Out of everyone on board, Han is the person she trusts the most in any situation. He's dependable, and she knows first-hand that, when they get past any sniping at each other, they work well together. She doesn't know how serious the dangers they could run into are (when the population of the planet are allergic to pollen on the surface, it makes it difficult to trust all the claims of danger), but she's prepared for the trip, down to leaving while it's still light out. Just in case.]

You have the directions?

[straightouttacarbonite]

Yeah. As long as nothing eats us, we're good.

[ He doesn't really think anything's gonna eat them... Probably. Maybe.

Somehow, being underground feels a hell of a lot more confining than being aboard a ship-- even a small one starts to feel homey, and it's never bothered him to do long hauls. He doesn't strictly need to go aboveground, but Leia suggested it and... Well, they're kind of beyond pretending they don't want to spend time together, right? ]

And as long as you don't start sneezing...

[this_loser]

[ A. City Boy ]

[A technological city? Oh, hell yes. Prompto is all over this thing, taking in the sights, soaking up the sweet, sweet tech. He picks up a few gadgets just so he can tear them apart and try to put them back together again. He's also on the lookout for camera upgrades.

But what really grabs his attention is the VR. He's been dying for some good gaming. He's probably spending way too much time (sorry, Kaname) plugging in and slaying dragons and shooting up other players.]

[ B. Waterpark ]

[He's soaked and loving it. As soon as he's pulled himself out of whatever pool he's plundged into, he bouncing and headed for the next feature.]

That one next!

[He points to what is possibly the biggest, twistiest slide ever.]

[ C. Otherstuff ]

[Is he running around taking photos? Yes, of course.

Shopping? Yes. He's on a mission. June is right around the corner. Okay, a few corners, but who knows where they'll be when it rolls around!]

A!

[axi]

[It's been a fun day of seeing the sights, even though most of them involved stopping and inspecting more tech than she'd go for on her own. Still, another detour-- this time in an arcade-- has her wandering more on her own. Kaname isn't one to ask him to stop enjoying himself, not in the least. That doesn't stop her from looking for something to keep herself occupied.

When Prompto finally exits his VR world, he won't see Kaname around until he goes looking. Then there's just a small group of people surrounding a DDR-like game. If he moves further in, he'll spot that familiar red hair. She's doing very well for herself here.]

waterpark

[universal_charm]

<sub>[ Oh look, water that had a guarantee of not causing some unimaginable harm or other side effect. Huzzah! It wasn't quite the same as getting real sun, but he would enjoy what he could of it, and even as a man in his early thirties he could appreciate an adrenaline inducing slide or two.

He looked over when Prompto declared his intentions, chuckling. ]</sub>

You needing a ride buddy?

lup | ota

[necromanswers]

( a. adventuring and dino-slaying | ota )

[Lup's loving the wildness of this place, and it shows by how often she's out and about on the surface. She takes many an odd job from the locals, especially those that involve monster-slaying or treasure hunting, the classic adventurer quest sort of thing. It's familiar territory while at the same time exciting! She thrives on that shit.

She'll also be dragging those she knows onto said adventures with her, so if she's suddenly roping you into something, good luck saying no to that.

This might also involve Polymorphing into various large creatures - maybe even tussling one on one with a few dinosaurs in dragon form.]


( a-2. floud-wrangling, a special shoutout to Taako and Magnus )

[Some folks have expressed some interest in collecting a few of the fluffy sheep-critters for sheering, or cuddling, or whatever it is that people do with sheep, though, so at some point she decides to take initiative: they're gonna go on a good old fashioned heist. With flouds. How does one catch a floud, you might ask? Well, they'll figure it out as they go. What's the worst that could happen?]

You can't really tell by looking... how much do those things even weigh?


( b. what's a little danger between shopping trips? )

[Those bullet trains are pretty rad, and the way they move? Makes for a pretty wild thrill ride. But staying safe and cozy inside isn't her style, so that leaves only one option: the top!

Riders of the train might notice something weird during their travels- namely, a joyous howling from the outer roof. Through the glass, you might even catch a glimpse of a moving shadow, though it's hard to make out details. When the train arrives at a stop, and the passengers shuffle out, she rolls off and lands on the platform below, legs a little wobbly, though that doesn't stop her from pumping both fists into the air.]

Woo!! That was awesome!


( c. magic-tem delivery service )

[Lup will be sending out a series of messages some time in the middle of their stay on this planet to each and every person who commissioned her to create a magic item for them on this post, to meet up and collect their order. The cost of this commission would be roughly 1-2 upgrades, depending on the scale of the requested item, and she'd have requested at least half-payment in advance for the expensive ones.]

(This option can be handwaved or threaded as you please, but you can assume you got the item!)


( d. wildcard )

[Ping me for plotting or call her out, she's around all over.]

b.

[coinstability]

[Maybe Connor shouldn't be surprised by this. He's gotten a pretty good sense of Lup after these past few months, after all. Still, the last thing he was expecting as he was waiting for the next train was to see the elf come rolling off the top and bouncing onto the platform nearby. It sends up a heap of red flags in his systems, ranging from law-breaking to personal safety concerns. He can ignore the former, but the latter is still... kind of a problem.

He decides he can wait for the next train, and steps up behind Lup instead.]

Just how many stops did you pass before you got off here?

a-2

[abracafcku]

[He's nestled up right near Lup, dressed for a heist because duh? Who wouldn't dress up, or in this case down, for a heist??? He's been ready to steal some shit since he arrived at this place and these gigantic sheep? They're perfect. They're lazy moving beds and he wants at least one all to himself.

From where they're situated, he can oversee the entire pasture of fat happy sheep munching placidly at the grass.]

Dunno? But heavy enough that I'm not lifting it or pulling it anywhere.

michael burnham | star trek discovery

[rediscovers]

( a. woman inherits the earth )

[ dinosaurs!! it's the discovery of the lifetime and even though michael doesn't have her tricorder, she still has the device the fleet provided for her. so she heads down to the planet with a stun gun (which settings she adjusted for larger dinosaurs just in case) and her recording device. she stops at a clearing where a bunch of triceratops were lounging around, making precise detailed notes. ]

And here we see the genus of the Ceratopsidae family, the Triceratops grazing outside. It has notable features . . .

[ she is a little caught up in her work and not paying that much attention in her surroundings. feel free to interrupt her. ]

( b. right said fred? )

[ the city hadn't interested her as much as the surroundings above the surface. it reminded her of the fancier space stations and other cities she's been to and thus, didn't hold her interest for long beyond collecting data on their history and culture. there was one person that kept cropping up though. fred. curious, michael heads down to meet him and catches him during a rally where fred was belting out ludicrous theory after theory. michael chuckles softly. ]

I thought these things died out years ago. They used to say the same about Starfleet.

( c. the glowing forest )

[ it had been difficult getting here, but now that she was finally here, michael was . . .

. . . going to enjoy herself. when it starts getting dark, she rolls up her pants and digs her legs in with a bright giggle. a few large fish swim closer but lose interest when they realize it's not food and she walks a little further in, taking pictures. ]

Curiouser and curiouser.

( d. wildcard )

[ got a prompt? drop it here / pm this journal / poke me @ captainkink ]

A

[wakemelater]

Is that really a triceratops?

[Who knows how long he's been there. Nico's very good at hiding in plain sight. But he's curious enough to step out, eyes on the creatures lumbering around nearby. He'd had a book about dinosaurs when he was younger. The old 1930's illustrations didn't do this justice.]

B

[oratorical]

[Rather than listening to Fred's ravings, it's that comment from Michael that catches Leia's interest. She's not sure who it was addressed to, but she can't help but ask further.]

What things died out?

Sara | OTA

[sassy_assassin]

I. weapons shopping
Sara definitely would like to stock her personal armory and is going through the shops, appraising the wares. You'll definitely see her around here testing throwing knives for weight, and longer blades for balance. Say hi! Just maybe don't sneak up on her.

II. all in a day's work
In order to purchase all of the weapons she has on her wishlist, Sara has to pick up some odd jobs. She opts for spider-clearing in the caves and security for product transport. Have a similar inclination? Just hanging out? It's nice to see familiar faces.

III. poolside relaxation
Sara enjoys a good drink in a cute swimsuit at the poolside. She has a number of scars and wotnot, not to mention some fresh color from her jobs on the planet, but she's not bothered. She does wish there was a sun, though.

weapons shopping. of course

[outstandingbalance]

[Probably no surprise that she'd run into Sara here. After all, the two of them have at least some shared interests.

Among them, apparently, throwing knives.

They're not actually Natasha's first choice, not as a rule, but there are circumstances where beggars can't be choosers and she's never against having something extra up her sleeve.]

Finding anything worth the price?

Vash the Stampede | OTA

[goldenglasses]

Surface

[Exploring the surface? What's that strange high pitched whine? Is it getting louder? Is that rumbling? Is the ground starting to shake?

That is because it's Vash running past screaming with a dinosaur like creature chasing behind him.] HELLLLLLLLLLLLLP MEEEEEEEEEEEE! [And there those two keep going. Feel free to just watch as Vash will come back around or try to help him out. Just don't be surprise if Vash stops you from trying to kill it.]

Parks

[Vash will also enjoy sitting in the parks underground. Finding a place to sit and watch people while eating donuts. His favorite place to sit is at Sun's Rest at night. His smile growing as the lights begin to show up.] It's beautiful.

For Undertaker

[One afternoon Vash decides to give Undertaker a call over the devices.] Hey, this planet is pretty high tech. Do you want to see if one of these places have a x-ray machine or something we can use?

Wildcard

[Or feel free to make your own starter or message me to work out a personalized starter!]

yay!

[somakemelaugh]

[Oh? A call for him? And look who it is. This is rather pleasant.]

Well, hello there. I don't think I'd mind that at all. When would you like to go?

For Kurt - Waterpark Adventures

[universal_charm]

You sure you're ready for this?

_{[ Though even as he asked the question, it was a little late to be backing out. They had climbed all this way, waiting in the line, and it felt like an irony to be so high up when you were so far beneath the ground. Water gurgled, flowing down a tube that twisted and twirled down to the large pool below. He helped support a tube big enough for two, only a few other pairs in front of himself and Kurt. ]}

Once we start sliding, there's no going back.

_{[ Well, there was, because Kurt could teleport, but no need to remind the man of that. ]}

[ecclesiophobic]

James Kirk, if you don't stop reminding me of my mother..

[ Kurt lets the threat hang unspoken, trusting the other man to connect any number of dots. His featureless eyes flick to the tube the other man's holding, then back to his face. Near his ankles, Kurt's tail flicks in a somehow impatient gesture. ]

I said I'd never done anything like this, not that it frightened me. You'd know if it did.