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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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[identity profile] dhianeila.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"There are many others here. Are they also here to partake in this ritual we were informed about?"

[identity profile] dhianeila.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
At least it didn't sound bad, if so many people traveled to the planet just for it. She had felt many uneasy feelings when they were first informed of the mission.

"I'm afraid we were not told the details of this ritual, so I apologize that I must ask if perhaps you can explain them?"

[identity profile] dhianeila.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 09:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"-ah. Marriage?" She repeated, eyes widening just a little. But she slowly nodded in an understanding response. She hadn't expected it to be that.

... to enter the region known as the Sacred Mount, where the artifact is being stored...

"So am I understanding correctly ... the Sacred Mount is for those who are married here?"

[identity profile] dhianeila.livejournal.com 2011-02-06 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
At first, Dhianeila was apprehensive about the idea of somehow making it to their destination. If it was such a sacred place, it might have been rude to simply attempt to enter. But...

Willing to undergo...

Was she willing? Obtaining this item seemed extremely important for advancement. Maybe figuring more about their circumstances out. For now, she smiled and nodded at Domalai. "I see. Thank you for taking the time to explain it to me!"