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cityship ([personal profile] cityship) wrote in [community profile] trans_92011-02-06 01:36 pm

Welcome to Orongo

Once those who decided to go along on the mission were gathered on the Obs Deck and had time to go over the mission briefing, the detachment procedures began.

As with the missions before, the doors to the Obs Deck closed before it detached itself from Stacy, tethered by a massive umbilical cord. Those who had been on missions before would find the experience familiar if still somewhat unpleasant, but for those of whom this was their first mission, the sudden lack of gravity and lurching feeling as they entered the atmosphere would come as a surprise.

Thankfully though, the ride was quickly over as they landed safely on the planet below, the gravitational dampeners of the Obs Deck gently dropping the crew members back on their feet. One of the walls opened up, forming a ramp to the ground below. There was a sudden, slight gust of air as the door opened as the thick air rushed in. Even so, the air felt quite warm and refreshing.

Looking outside, the crew would see the bright yellow sun looming overhead, quite close in comparison to the sun on most planets. A handful of small, silver clouds dotted the blueish purple sky.

Ahead of them stood a rather impressive looking plateau, surrounded by a tall, ornate stone wall which was covered in tribal markings. Directly ahead was a large gate through the wall, with several small stone buildings in front of it. Beyond the gates, a larger settlement could be seen. Surrounding the plateau and covering the surrounding region were numerous strange, blue and purplish trees and plants.

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Re: Stepping outside

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 07:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Ronnae's eyes grew wide with excitement as the doors open. She lets out a small cheery yelp as she rushes outside, taking the scenery in. She looked in amazement, who would have thought being in a ship for a long while would make you miss the 'real' thing so much? Even if this wasn't her planet she was happy to experience it nonetheless. Her face was beaming as she looked around.

She closed her eyes and looked up, letting the feel of the place take hold.
morphitudinous: (Positive)

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Billy followed a little more cautiously, observing the ships and travelers as they walked. It seemed that almost everyone walking away was happy, even if he couldn't read every face accurately. Were cheering chemicals manufactured here?

He eventually caught up to Ronnie, watching her joy at the exploration of a new planet take hold. "You're certainly optimistic about this."

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
She turned on her heel and smiled up at him. "Well we have to right? If we come here all down and worried and cautious we might give the wrong idea no? We came here diplomatically right?" She asked curiously.
morphitudinous: (I'm not certain we can)

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"I suppose so. I guess it's been just been so rare that a mission has gone completely well that I can't help but worry."

The scenery sure was pretty, though. He could stand to look at it for a long while longer. "I'll try not to worry until we know what's happening."

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
She gave his hand a reassuring squeeze and smiled. "If anything I'm here right?" She blushed a bit before turning quickly, trying not to show her embarrassment. She looked out into the scene again.
morphitudinous: (w/ Trini: Scheming geniuses)

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Billy smiled so warmly that he might be mistaken for one of the surrounding aliens who knew what exactly happened here.

"And I'm here. We'll face it together."
Edited 2011-02-06 19:17 (UTC)

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
She blushed and smiled with more certainty. "Yup!"
morphitudinous: (Adorkable's the word)

[personal profile] morphitudinous 2011-02-06 07:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"Then let's go." And he started forward, walking hand in hand with her toward their guide.

[identity profile] ronnae.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
And so she followed, looking around the area, taking in every bit of information she could. Both for her pleasure and for the mission. She wanted to be ready and try to focus on what was ahead, though being guided by Billy hand in hand made her face blush and her mind wander off to different things.