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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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ext_988045: (Zouichi: Wait what?)

Re: Stepping outside

[identity profile] zouichi.livejournal.com 2011-02-08 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
Did Zouichi looked surprised by that action? Because he was. Really surprised. He essentially froze up for a second or two, dark eyes wide, before the thought occurred to him that this could be a completely normal gesture for Anwei.

"Um. Thanks for the confidence," he managed to say.

Re: Stepping outside

[identity profile] 8wings.livejournal.com 2011-02-08 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
Anwei was a very tactile person - she was used to touching as part of talking. She noticed Zouichi's pause but hoped it was because he was absorbing her words.

"We need everything we can get here, Zouichi. Confidence, pride, strength, honor, defiance. Everything and everyone."
ext_988045: (Zouichi: grim)

Re: Stepping outside

[identity profile] zouichi.livejournal.com 2011-02-08 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
He relaxed again at her tone of voice, which remained normal and conversational. "Yes, I suppose you're right. No point in dwelling on what might happen."

Re: Stepping outside

[identity profile] 8wings.livejournal.com 2011-02-08 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
"No matter what happens, we will go on - we, or our stories. Or both."

She stretched her neck, looking over the plateau and Stacy's crew around them. "Think we should go see what these rituals are all about?"
ext_988045: (Zouichi: smile)

Re: Stepping outside

[identity profile] zouichi.livejournal.com 2011-02-08 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
He smiled. "Certainly."