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Kᴀʀᴀ (sᴛᴀʀʙᴜᴄᴋ) Tʜʀᴀᴄᴇ ([personal profile] astrogate) wrote in [community profile] ataraxionlogs2012-10-07 10:59 pm
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ELEVENTH WAVE

CHARACTERS: any and all
LOCATION: Gravity Couches and beyond
WARNINGS: maybe some swearing, or even some violence, and more than likely some implied (and possibly explicit) nakedness.
SUMMARY: Another month, another jump, another round of new faces.
NOTES: Keeping up with the tradition and copy pasted like always from the last one


You wake up in darkness.



There's a breathing tube jammed down your trachea, and you're suspended in a tube of clear blue fluid. Upon registering your level of consciousness, the gravity couch drains the fluid surrounding you and retracts the breathing apparatus; the doors in front of you open, and you're deposited on the floor of a stark, sterile medical bay.

You are not alone.



There are others who have come before you, others who are awakening beside you. Some may be familiar to you, perhaps even friends. Others have much less amiable plans. Some are merely alien and inexplicable, but there are always those who might mean you harm.

After you catch your breath and your vision returns, you notice a number on the inside of your forearm. Maybe it's a familiar number. Maybe it means something. Maybe it's just a number. But the number—completely unique to you—is a tattoo, and it does not come off.

If you enter the room adjacent to the medbay, you will find a small locker with your number on it, surrounded by rows upon rows of identical lockers. Inside, you will find a few of your personal items, a communications device, and a ship's uniform in your exact size. The comms device is fully powered and connects directly to the ship's network; it's your only means of communication beyond physical conversation. Upon turning the device on, a neutral, automated voice will say, "Please take the blue lift to the passenger quarters." Any other attempts at communicating with the rest of the network are met only with static.

This is your welcome party.

uncodlyawwesome: (lookin around here youd think)

[personal profile] uncodlyawwesome 2012-10-14 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
[gross.] Wwell, it better fuckin' cut out bein' a goddamn biased asshole an' start givvin' me shit too, otherwwise, I'm gonna get dowwnright fuckin' irritable.
shoyu: (❝ how you feel ❞)

[personal profile] shoyu 2012-10-14 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
Aah, it's a rather strange idea, isn't it? Traveling among the stars? I must admit, I was quite skeptical at first, too, but after having been here for a while -- [ a soft, somewhat awkward little laugh as he rubs at the back of his neck. ] Unfortunately there aren't any windows or holes through which we can see outside the ship, but I promise I'm not making this up as some sort of awful joke.

[ and there's a small blink when bardo gestures down at the gel clinging to his skin. realizing rather belatedly that the other man's still standing around not-quite-dressed and covered in that mess. ]

Oh, um. Just a moment, please --

[ it takes him just a few seconds to fetch a clean towel from one of the numerous racks around the place and hold it out to bardo as he trots back. ]

-- unfortunately, yes. We're required to rest in those pods once a month while the ship travels, and newcomers tend to show up unexplained during those times. A rather rude introduction to the place, I'm afraid.
fuckinghysterical: (HAND BEHIND THE HEAD)

[personal profile] fuckinghysterical 2012-10-14 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
That motion really didn't do anything to convince LB otherwise, but she was getting the hint that he didn't really want her around, and honestly she didn't really blame him. So she smiles just a bit unnaturally and raises a hand to rub at her neck.

"All right, I'll take your word for it." A laugh passes, before she adds: "I'll leave a thing of instant noodles for you later, okay?"
majestyofthethrone: (Sera - walk in water)

[personal profile] majestyofthethrone 2012-10-14 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
[She nods and writes out, in all caps:]

SERAPHIM GRACE DIAS


(what's yours?)

[She's never shared her middle name with anyone onboard, but if this is going to be official she doesn't want any loopholes. Then she makes a gesture: crosses her heart with one finger and offers her hand for a handshake]
ringbearer: (◎and see the world)

[personal profile] ringbearer 2012-10-14 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
Species?
[ he wrinkles his brows, expression softening slightly with confusion ]

What sort of question is that? We are a quiet folk, we tend to keep to ourselves in the Shire. We survive like any I imagine, we drink, eat..--we're quite resilient.
justdumbluck: (Big words)

[personal profile] justdumbluck 2012-10-14 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
Firo can't help but wrinkle his nose when they reach the guide, it looks almost mocking when it's made to look so cheery. "What the hell?" Trying to shake off his confusion, he does his best to pay attention. This technology is completely baffling on top of the other strange things Firo's trying to grasp.

He's not sure, but he nods anyway. "Yeah, I got it. Thanks." He glances away and mumbles to himself, just audible: "This place is crazy."
shoyu: (❝ still talking to you ❞)

NO PROBLEM bro no worries!

[personal profile] shoyu 2012-10-14 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
It's natural, isn't it? To be concerned about other people, especially when they seem so ill at ease and poorly off? It's completely sincere when Soysauce cants his head sideways to give Ted a worried look, trying to gauge if this man might be sick at any moment. He's quite used to the nausea and dizziness that the jump causes, especially the first time around, and he's almost expecting Ted to just drop to the ground like a sack of rocks at any moment. Which -- wouldn't be nice.

"Oh! The disorientation can't be helped, I'm afraid -- everyone tends to feel a little unsettled after these events, but the feeling does fade after a while. It may help to take a seat?"

A quick gesture towards one of the many benches located around the locker rooms before he continues speaking, idly toying with the knot of his tie as he tries to find the right words.

"As for a point ... I'm afraid that's a little difficult to say. Rumor has it that we've been brought here to replace the previous crew members of the vessel, but we don't know anything for sure." Pause. "Ah -- I'm sorry, I may be getting ahead of myself. Has anyone explained where we are, yet? Aboard the Tranquility?"
ironsights: (pic#3813610)

[personal profile] ironsights 2012-10-14 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ he frowns at that. this kid either has a very active imagination, or has been through some heavy stuff and is making up this talk of aliens to try and distract himself. hopefully the former. there's a brief pause before he speaks slowly: ]

There are some people here who might be aliens. But they haven't hurt anyone. [ yet, he thinks. ] So you can't go attacking them, or running away from them.
ironsights: (pic#3813596)

[personal profile] ironsights 2012-10-14 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
[ 1933. some of the tension drains from his stance at that, though kazama still looks wary. almost seventy years before his own time. a low sigh before he deadpans quietly, ]

From Japan. 2001. [ briefly, he opens his mouth as if to add something before cutting himself off and looking away awkwardly. it feels -- odd. speaking to a man who's potentially pretending to be his homecountry. ]
fourseasons: (serious ☀ nodding)

[personal profile] fourseasons 2012-10-14 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
[Well, that's interesting. Usually the reverse occurs in his meetings. People who were all friendly get tense out of nowhere. Japan's not sure what to make of this, but he sets it aside for now and bows his head just the slightest.]

And your name? Ah, it would be quite rude to continue to call you Stranger-san, wouldn't it?
akidfrombrooklyn: ([Steve] Soldier down)

[personal profile] akidfrombrooklyn 2012-10-14 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ Steve pulls both hands back at the same time, holding them up as if in surrender to show that he means him no harm, and watching him with deep concern, eyes slightly wider than usual, but they're soft as he waits for James to gather himself enough to speak.

But then the words come and it feels as if he's been punched in the chest, heart aching for the boy in front of him. His hand wavers, but doesn't make contact, and he wishes that they were anywhere but where they are, that the haze would shake from his mind in order to handle this better, because he's slow in replying, doesn't know what to say - sorry never cuts it, he remembers feeling angry whenever anyone said it after his mother passed, then there was Bucky.

His voice is rough around the edges, but softer than usual as he shifts to sit down beside him so he's not looking down at him.
] You're safe here, James, I've got you. [ The memories of the world James belongs to come slowly back, or what little he does know, and reassuring him might ease him into it. ] Do you want to talk about it, need me to get you anything?
akidfrombrooklyn: ([Steve] Thoughtful)

[personal profile] akidfrombrooklyn 2012-10-14 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ Steve looks him over quickly, decides to take his word on it when he finds nothing beyond the usual that's expected here, and finds that the questions he's being asked answer one or two of his own. ]

You're aboard a ship known as Tranquility. [ He hesitates, pondering whether or not to go for details, but he remembers his first time and how disorientating it was, so he skips it for the time being. ] Ultron? Heard that name from a couple of other passengers here, but he's not someone you need to worry about.
akidfrombrooklyn: ([Steve] Terrified)

[personal profile] akidfrombrooklyn 2012-10-14 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ A sad smile wavers across his lips as he watches him; he knows what it's like to lose a parent, to lose the world you know and love, but to have it all taken from them at once goes beyond that. If he can do anything, Steve can watch out for him - for all of them - while they're here, be there for them if they need it. ]

I know it doesn't change anything, kid, but I'm sorry you had it rough, and you should know you're not on your own here, you've got people who'll look out for you, watch your backs if you need it.
akidfrombrooklyn: ([Steve] Listless)

[personal profile] akidfrombrooklyn 2012-10-14 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
Nah, I could never throw a punch your way. [ Not that he needs to point it out, but still. And he knows that there's a conversation probably waiting to happen, but he's scared to approach, doesn't know if he wants to. ]
akidfrombrooklyn: ([Steve] Awkward)

[personal profile] akidfrombrooklyn 2012-10-14 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
Well, ma'am, I was brought up not to walk by someone in need. [ The fact that he knows her name and calls her ma'am out of habit aside, even he realises that didn't come out quite right and he looks instantly apologetic. ] I'm in no hurry, I can wait as long as you need.
akidfrombrooklyn: ([Steve] Salute)

[personal profile] akidfrombrooklyn 2012-10-14 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's funny he should mention that, Steve thinking that this guy not only looks like Tony, but he also sounds like him, too, so he can't help smiling a little knowingly - he's been on board the ship long enough to know that it's possible. ]

Well, uh, you kinda look like someone I know, too, and act similar. [ But he's not, so he offers out a hand. ] Name's Steve.
onlysaneone: (oh shit)

[personal profile] onlysaneone 2012-10-14 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
A ship? Okay, so how'd I get here from... where I was?

[ Wait. Ultron, heard the name from other passengers? Does that mean he somehow doesn't know about Ultron? How is that even possible?

Unless there's time travel involved.

Crap.
]

...Who? Do you remember who?
ringbearer: (◎to silver glass; a light on the water..)

ooooh hay qurl

[personal profile] ringbearer 2012-10-14 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ vampires would most likely terrify hobbits if they weren't like jenna. fortunately his hearing is still sharp, so he's already aware of the the rustling and he tenses slightly. he doesn't make any sudden movements, but his body does lean in the direction of the sound--

--and it's just jenna, false alarm.

frodo's face relaxes significantly, and he manages a smile, sincere, though tired. ]


If there is ever a time I will not be even slightly rattled, I would be glad to take it.
[ a glance, politely, even sincerely: ]
Hullo, Miss Jenna. How are you?
yardbird: Please stop developing new dances and moves that have really dumb names. (everybody was literally kung fu fighting)

[personal profile] yardbird 2012-10-14 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
Murphy really wasn't a world class actor when he needed to sound convincing. Even more so now than he ever was.

"...Okay, uh. Thanks."

Also for not killing me.

Welp. Time to hobble off to his room and hope for the best...
ironsights: (pic#3813601)

[personal profile] ironsights 2012-10-14 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
I don't really care. [ it's blunt, but not purposely rude. and he won't bow back, either, but at least he doesn't look like he's going to slug japan at any moment any more. ] But I go by K.
fourseasons: (glance ☀ tsun tsun)

[personal profile] fourseasons 2012-10-14 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
[That may change when he's politely rude from now on... I MEAN. K huh. He stares for a long moment at that before glancing away.]

K-san then. I appreciate the answers. That is all that I was wondering.
0000: (pic#4922646)

[personal profile] 0000 2012-10-14 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ he watches curiously for a few moments, noting the way she counts syllables on her fingers. briefly looking down at his own hands, where the finger count doesn't quite match the number of syllables required for a line. how annoying it would be, if he had to count the syllables each time he spoke. ]

Practice makes perfect,
as the saying often goes.
Matter of habit.
the_vishual: (15)

[personal profile] the_vishual 2012-10-14 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
I can handle myself, Asato. You should know! I'm big and strong. Well.. Maybe not big.
the_vishual: (44)

[personal profile] the_vishual 2012-10-14 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
Hivemind, sir. Brainwashing.
walksonrooftops: (curious)

[personal profile] walksonrooftops 2012-10-14 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
I'd still watch over you. Just in case.

[Because a little girl versus enormous monsters? Not the best odds, in his opinion. Not even when that little girl is Chase.]

Come on, I'll try to make you some food from my world. It can't be that hard.