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axmods. ([personal profile] ataraxites) wrote in [community profile] ataraxionlogs2014-02-07 09:55 pm

twenty-eighth jump;

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: It could just be the standard sensation of air on wet skin, but if you bother to check, you might notice the steam rising from your body, barely there and gone within a minute. By the time you get to the showers, it will be clear that it's not just taking you time to adjust. The room is cold — colder than usual, but no worse than the last jump. While it's nothing dangerous, it's certainly motivation to hurry through the usual routine and get dressed quickly.



It's getting closer.





YOUR EYES ARE OPEN.

KEEP LOOKING.


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.
needsheadphones: (neutral | listen)

[personal profile] needsheadphones 2014-02-13 08:03 am (UTC)(link)
They used to be prisoners, apparently. But some people experimented on them, made them partially animals. We call them manticores, around here. Oh, and there are huge rats that will infect you with a sickness if they bite you. But like I said -- if you stay in the lit areas, you should be fine.

[ Being alarmed is one thing. Rebecca nearly lost Shaun before she even really met him because she wasn't quite forward enough with him, because he didn't understand the risks. She's not going to do the same thing now, not on this ship, which is terrifying in an altogether different way than the Templars. ]

I haven't seen them while I've been here, at least, though I haven't been here for long compared to some people.
skjalf: (Default)

[personal profile] skjalf 2014-02-13 08:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ elizabeth nows appears as though she has seen a ghost, her complexion is so pale. it's a miracle that the alarm does not show in her eyes, but it's hard. ]

Such things would simply be labelled demons by the Church. I.. frankly cannot conceive of such creatures. Or what was done to those poor souls.

[ she should pray for them. but is god even listening out here? she will have to push her faith. ]

Yet they could be lurking anywhere, could they not? How do people protect themselves here?
dogbane: (hide)

[personal profile] dogbane 2014-02-13 08:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Right." Much like the kids at home, William winces when the door slams. He has only recently gotten back into a system of hierarchy where lecturers terrorize him without breaking a sweat, but he already has the appropriate reaction down. Staring at a fixed spot of his locker door interior, he listens to the other man walking by. His face scrunches gradually as the wizard takes leave, concealed by the shadow of his locker, his own head, and you know, the fact that Snape gives zero fucks.

He's left shaking his head, tipping a lone forefinger downward like a wilting phallus. "Bewww." He adds one clank to the din when he closes his locker too, glances around, before joining the flow of traffic.
cogere: (COVERT.)

[personal profile] cogere 2014-02-13 10:02 am (UTC)(link)
I do. Family is everything, and no one should have that taken from them. [ unless they hurt his family, obviously. ]

Niklaus will answer for his behavior.

[ probably not to the extent tyler wants, but, y'know. ]
inebriety: (tony › we all scream for ice cream)

[personal profile] inebriety 2014-02-13 10:10 am (UTC)(link)
[He's not bothered by his reputation preceding him. In fact, this is closer to normal for him. He takes her hand and does an old fashioned bow.]

My reputation evidently precedes me. Consider anything unflattering as vulgar lies.
inebriety: (tony › and witty)

[personal profile] inebriety 2014-02-13 10:12 am (UTC)(link)
You'll be pleased to hear you'll experience this every month then. [He shoves his hands into his pockets and lowers his voice conspiratorially.] People tend to die if they don't get back in there in time.
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[personal profile] twicequeen 2014-02-13 10:33 am (UTC)(link)
I will pray that there is then. [Because Elizabeth doesn't want to think about being absent for such a long time.

As her eyes adjust to the bright light, she's able to notice more about the kind woman though at first she thinks it must be the light deceiving her eyes.]


Where might you be from? If I am able to return to England, I can arrange for you to be taken to your home.
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[personal profile] twicequeen 2014-02-13 10:49 am (UTC)(link)
I will not hear any more on this matter now. He will be dealt with.

[Elizabeth knows that as long as they live, their enemies will always pose a danger. Even so, she was horrified at the death of old King Henry yet even as she watched, she hadn't stopped the brothers. If Margaret of Anjou had met the same end, she knows she would have been able to sleep more soundly.

But perhaps her daughter is right, she is the voice of her husband who is absent and Elizabeth needs that balance. Otherwise the storm would rage out of control, hurting even those she loved.]


There must be some quarters to rest in, I believe someone mentioned such things but I do not know where they may be.

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[personal profile] skjalf 2014-02-13 11:10 am (UTC)(link)
Nothing I say will make a difference, will it? Then you will need to ensure that yourself, Mother.

[ she will have no part of that. cursing someone's entire male line is more than enough. justice is done. or will be. whenever this first-born son is born, be it henry tudor.

elizabeth heaves a sigh, and casts a glance about. on some of the doors are numbers. she reluctantly pulls back the sleeve of her gown to stare vacantly at the grotesque violation of her person that is called a 'tattoo' and clues in.

the numbers are similar. ]


I assume the numbers we have been assigned will lead us to our quarters. Look at the doors. We need simply match the numbers on us with those upon the doors.
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[personal profile] doggedly 2014-02-13 11:57 am (UTC)(link)
[He nods, grimly, basically just a jerk of his head, and drops down to one knee, holds a hand out to Digby.]

Always wondered what people did with their pets. [And then, abruptly, almost as if this is part of the same thought--] My best mate's gone.
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[personal profile] doggedly 2014-02-13 11:57 am (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't move, at first. He stares fixedly at the floor, his gaze burning. And then, blindly, abruptly, he reaches for her hand, his fingers curling around hers, gripping tight.

And he still doesn't say anything. He just grips at her hand, his shoulders tight and hunched.]
humanistic: (suspicious - manipedis. guy stuff.)

[personal profile] humanistic 2014-02-13 11:58 am (UTC)(link)
[yeah thanks for being plain about it.]

It's not something you get tired of. We were just-- worried about a friend of ours. Are worried. And then my housemate, king of idiots, fucked up ringing her alone, and it all went sort of tits up from there.
lockwood: (o-oh okay)

[personal profile] lockwood 2014-02-13 12:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure he will. [Tyler doesn't believe it -- it doesn't seem like Klaus ever gets what's coming to him, he never really pays for what he does.

And if you try to stand up and change that?

Well you end up like Tyler. Alone.
]
jurisimpudent: (broody)

[personal profile] jurisimpudent 2014-02-13 01:00 pm (UTC)(link)
He might die.

[He pulls away entirely, dropping his arms awkwardly.]

Or he might not. Time stands still at home; people come from different periods; things are undone.

[A hesitation, and then, quietly:]

And if he dies, it's not because of his goodness. It's because some madman decided to kill him. It was his murderer who got him killed, not him. And not you for any perceived failing.
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[personal profile] outliver 2014-02-13 01:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I come in peace. [ She's quick to raise her hands, an amused expression on her face. So he's from some moment when they weren't in neither good nor bad terms? Or is he bidding his time? Dammit, this is what happens when you can't live a honest life. ]

Just making sure you're not about to go on a rampage over here. I'm sure you'll prefer anyone else of the fine people from back home to explain things to you.

[ And she allows a soft huff of annoyance. ]
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[personal profile] outliver 2014-02-13 01:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Weird means odd, strange. Rare.

[ And it's weird she doesn't know/drumroll ]

Perhaps you shouldn't? If there is something she's yet to experience, it wouldn't do her any good to worry about it now.

And please, I'm just looking after myself, in a way. I don't think anyone should have to bear with this on their own. Not you, not me.
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[personal profile] outliver 2014-02-13 01:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She'll let that slip because she looks maaaaaybe a bit like her daughter. Not creepy at all. ]

Oh, there is a bar. [ That's basically all that matters. ]

Just how big is this place?
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[personal profile] outliver 2014-02-13 01:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Fun times all around. [ It's more a whispered side thought than anything, really. Of course she couldn't just go on a holiday cruise, she had to get the creepy horror movie.

She smiles at her, unnervingly so, quite possibly.
]

You don't bid your time, Elena. You're all too gushy and feely for that sort of thing. Besides, you just told me of everyone that is here. [ She shrugs. ]

We're all locked in this stupid ship, Elena. There's nothing to gain out of deceiving you. I know you don't trust me, so I guess time will tell.
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[personal profile] outliver 2014-02-13 01:48 pm (UTC)(link)
It is quite the feat. I was having the worst of times until you showed up. [ So no, on the contrary Elijah, everything sucked up until a moment ago. ]

Soon is relative here, you know? It's been a while since I last saw you. Then again, you're twice my age; maybe anything short of a few years is soon to you.
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[personal profile] skjalf 2014-02-13 01:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah. Well that is.. weird? Language certainly will evolve uniquely over the centuries.

[ hey now, she still waxes shakespearean almost. ]

Perhaps you are right. None of the news would be pleasant at all.

[ elizabeth gazes at her for a moment, and then gives her a smile. ]

All the same, it is kind of you. Even if it is only to yourself, as you say.
cogere: (CAUTION.)

[personal profile] cogere 2014-02-13 02:07 pm (UTC)(link)
If I can compensate in any way, while I know it will not be enough, simply ask.

[ he doesn't need dangerous little hybrids running around on quests for revenge, not when his family is already vulnerable. ]

And if you encounter my brother, find me as soon as possible. [ said as if there is no room for argument. ] I will handle it.

[ he doesn't need another dead body to account for, either.

with that, he flashes away. still an asshole. ]
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:3

[personal profile] ivurie 2014-02-13 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She notices the expression on the young woman's face, the look in her gaze as it traverses from her own face to the shape of Lady behind her, and Alayne places an assuring hand on a bare shoulder, hardly caring about the fluid that remains on skin. ]

Do not fear, Lady will not harm you. She is loyal to me, and would only defend against those who seek to hurt.

[ At the moment, she is confident that would not happen - but faces can be deceiving, which she knows to be true. ]

You are not dreaming. I have often wondered that myself, but this place is very much real.
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[personal profile] wrecktified 2014-02-13 02:30 pm (UTC)(link)
(oh... oh, it was like an old timey phone after all, huh. hah! he glanced at the pocket he'd jamed his communicator in, shaking his head in amusement. that's cute.) I kind of like it. Very vintage.

(he quickly looked back at cortana, shifting the plate he held with relative ease so he could free up at least one hand again.) Hey, uh- do want me to carry something else? I'm used to it, so it's not a big deal.
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[personal profile] wolfchild 2014-02-13 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Tits up?

[ that has to be the weirdest description ever — so she's including it in her vocabulary, good job, mitchell. ]
skjalf: (♕ The careful gown is mended)

[personal profile] skjalf 2014-02-13 02:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[ elizabeth startles a little, flinching more from the suddenness of the appearance of the hand upon her shoulder than its actual presence there. her grey eyes rest upon the form of the wolf warily, but as the moments pass uninterrupted without an attack, her frame relaxes. ]

As you say, my lady. I shall trust in your word. She is.. unlike anything I have ever seen before.

[ no, indeed. she does not seek to harm anyone. in fact, she marvels quietly at the beauty of the animal now that she is a bit calmer before focusing her gaze upon alayne. ]

I was hoping it was a mere nightmare. But I do not suppose such an arrival as this could be constructed even in the worst of them.

[ she runs a hand idly through her hair, and squints against the harsh glare of the light. ]

You have been subjected to this for some time?