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cityship ([personal profile] cityship) wrote in [community profile] trans_92011-02-05 08:21 pm

Marriage Planet

Stacy's voice came over the comm, blaring across the entire ship.

||Attention, Attention. All personnel please report to the Observation Deck. Attention, Attention. All personnel please report to the Observation Deck. Attention, Attention, all personnel...||

The mouth in the main sculpture on Obs Deck opened, revealing a screen with the image of a mottled blue and purple planet, rotating slowly.

Planet Designation: Gondepetil
Status: Terrestrial, H-class.
Mass slightly larger than most Earths.
Non-sentient life: Extensive flora and fauna.
Semi-Sentient Life: Yes.
Sentient Life: Yes.
Water: 88% of the planet's surface.

Climate: Similar to Earth's Mediterranean climate. Warm but hospitable.  [Click here for cultural equivalents for non-Earth cultures.]
Landscape:
Short trees and scrubs. Most mountains are plateaus, terrain is hilly and rocky on 65% of the land surface.
Air: Normoxic concentration: 25% oxygen, 65% nitrogen, 5% xenon, 5% trace gases, such as hydrogen, neon, krypton, and argon.

Air Pressure: 17.02 pounds per square inch. Heavier than ship's air pressure, but breathable.
Sky: Blue/purple with silver clouds.
Sun: A class G2V, yellow star. The planet is unusually close to its sun, but its ozone layer is fully capable of filtering out harmful radiation.

Mission: Spiritual elders of the local inhabitants are in possession of an artifact of great importance to the war against the Ohm. The crew will participate in the inhabitants' rituals of judgment and joining to enter the region known as the Sacred Mount, where the artifact is being stored. The crew is to negotiate with the spiritual elders to acquire this artifact. The crew is expected to comply with any of their demands in order to successfully complete negotiations.


Time for another mission, then.

Re: Arrivals

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
She looked at him questioningly. "Here on the ship? Like he knew about the Ohm already and decided to board this ship?" She didn't know much about the ship itself, even less if you could join the crew willingly.
morphitudinous: (...what in the name of)

*hopping w/permission*

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah," Billy answered, having happened to wander by and catch site of Ronnie. "He's been active on-board the ship longer than almost any of us, and he's the one who taught us about fighting the Ohm."

As for their other questions...

"I've heard scattered rumors about this partnership requirement. They're saying that you should partner with someone you trust and care about."

Re: *hopping w/permission*

[identity profile] bears-omnitrix.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
Ben blinked at that. "Billy right? Yeah, I'd go with Gwen but I haven't seen her here yet. I hope she's okay..."

Oooogh he could feel that jealousy a mile away. Dense Ben might be, but wow. Was he moving in on someone's girl?

Re: *hopping w/permission*

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
Ronnie smiled widely at Billy, she blushed and waved. "Hey Billy!" She looked between the two. "You guys know each other?" She looked curious at the scene.
morphitudinous: (Positive)

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
"We've met once or twice," Billy noted with a nod. "Ben's a good person. He's just...played a prank or two."

Ah yes, the de-aging brownie. He remembered that fondly. Billy smiled at both of them, but Ronnie caught his eye---that turn of phrase about deep caring for partners kept repeating in his mind.

"Did you have partners in mind?"

[identity profile] bears-omnitrix.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
Ben barked a laugh. "Oh did I ever. You have got to see what I had planned before half the ship squashed my ambition."

He shook his head. "Naw, looks like people are beginning to pair up. I might stay behind, look after the kids. I mean, someone's got to hold onto the fort right?"

Oh yeah, at least Billy wasn't in his face or anything. That'd be awkward. Still, he had a sneaking suspicion about this whole situation. It stunk, like having to deliver a tasty baby to an alien overlord who regarded it as a delicacy.

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
Ronnie laughed, "Seems like you two have history. Which could be good or bad now that I think about it. " She looks up in thought. "Means you both have been on this ship a while, which can mean you've built up friendship.... or animosity." She laughed shyly.
morphitudinous: (...what in the name of)

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
"Us?"

Billy looked at Ben, bewildered. "...I think they were hinting at a different type of bond for these partnerships, Ronnie."

He looked at her shyly, wondering if he could ask.

[identity profile] bears-omnitrix.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 04:51 am (UTC)(link)
Ben grinned. Bingo. Looks like he was spot on.

"Hey Ronnie, I'll catch you later okay? I need to find someone and ask if I can find a partner myself."

He passed by Billy and in a low voice whispered "Treat her right. Got faith in you."

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
"Bye!" Ronnie called happily after Ben. She then turned to Billy with a shy smile. "He seems nice. Must be one of the helpful members of the crew." She bounced excitedly. "Oh! And did you see that device he carries! The ummm Ultimatrix? Yeah! He said he might be able to look for some of it's specs for me!" She bounced happily, moving closer to Billy and blushing. "Ready for the mission sir?!" She teased playfully, sticking her small tongue out at him.
morphitudinous: (Adorkable's the word)

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Ronnie would see Billy's cheeks redden at Ben's whispered advice. "I will," he whispered back.

Billy nodded. "The Ultimatrix, huh? I've seen it in action from a distance. It's really fascinating."

But that's not what he wants to talk about and he knows it. "I'm not quite ready yet, Ronnie. I don't have a partner," he reminded her meaningfully.

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
Ronnae looked away embarrassed... "Well I ah... neither do I... Ben did ask tho... I guess I could always ask again..." She looked back at Billy expectantly.
morphitudinous: (In demand)

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
Score!

Billy offered her a smile. "Well...I don't know if you can trust me enough yet, but would you want to be my partner?"

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
Ronnae smiled brightly, trying to hide her excitement. "I ah.. well if, if you'd like me as your partner! I bet we'll make an awesome team!" She exclaimed with a blush, still totally oblivious as to what the partnership entailed.
morphitudinous: (Ninja: Wolf's Grin)

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
Billy couldn't help but offer a smile matching hers. "I think we will. We'll be fine."

Ah, they were both oblivious to the deal they had just made.

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
Ronnie looked happy, till the end of the conversation made her realize how many more people had gathered... She moved closer to his as her anxiety rose.
morphitudinous: (:()

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
Billy noticed that and reached for her hand again, bringing her close. "What's wrong?"

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
She looked up at him from under her hood, a small pleading look across her features. "It...it'd be different if it was combat... but... I don't like crowds...." She fidgeted and grabbed his hand, unconsciously moving against him for support as she hand shivered slightly.
morphitudinous: (I'm not certain we can)

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
Billy gently guided her to the outer edges of the observation deck, giving her a seat on one of the fleshy couches. "Do you want to talk about it?"

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
Ronnae shook her head. "I don't want them to take me out of the mission if they overheard me speaking about it... I want to stay on duty and be your partner." She looked up at him from under her hood, her eyes clear showing that she really wanted to stay, even if her hand was still shaking due to her anxiety.
morphitudinous: (Display of affection)

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
Billy looked pained for a moment---he wanted to help so badly, but it would have to wait. He had to settle on giving her a hug.

"All right, I'm here. Just tell me if you ever need to escape a situation and I'll see what I can do."

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
Ronnae nodded and leaned against him. At least she felt safe there. She tried real hard to drown everyone else out at that moment, focusing on Billy.
morphitudinous: (Searchlight)

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 05:35 am (UTC)(link)
Billy held onto her, doing his best to shut out the noise of the crowds. If anyone were to look on, they'd probably assume the two of them were 'partners' already.

"It's just me right now, Ronnie. No one else."

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
She closed her eyes and focused on his voice, her body finally calming down. She settled her breathing and relaxed awaiting the mission.