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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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notlewis: (8()

[personal profile] notlewis 2011-02-09 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
Okay. This had to be a joke, right?

... Right?

"With all due respect... I'm not marrying him either," Luis pointed out, pulling a cigarette out of his pocket to light it. "Sorry, Leon."
governmentninja: (Leon)

[personal profile] governmentninja 2011-02-09 06:38 am (UTC)(link)
"And after all the trouble I went through to arrange your bachelor party," Leon deadpanned, somehow remaining serious, stone faced, and appearing mildly annoyed through that sentence. "Think of the strippers, Luis," he added with a bit of cold sarcasm.

He looked over at Trudy. "Whatever you have to say, make it quick. We're on a clock, and the two of you are already behind schedule as it is."
fieldpromoted: (This shit is unacceptable)

[personal profile] fieldpromoted 2011-02-09 06:50 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm really, really not comfortable with this, sir," Trudy said. Her tone of voice made it sound more like if he left her alone with the priest he was never going to find the body. "Is it strictly necessary?"

Couldn't you get someone else to go through this farce?
notlewis: (Serious Business)

[personal profile] notlewis 2011-02-09 06:54 am (UTC)(link)
"Hey, come on, you know I'd appreciate strippers for any occasion. I just don't see the need to throw a wedding to justify it! They're always welcome!"

He glanced at Trudy briefly, wondering if she really was going to try to throw Leon into a tree. Part of him would have really liked to see that.

"Come on...."
governmentninja: (Shadowy)

[personal profile] governmentninja 2011-02-09 07:13 am (UTC)(link)
"This is absolutely necessary," he assured Trudy, "so get over your discomfort.

"Rolarus will escort the two of you to the city gates where..." Yes, that minor pause was intentional, "...the two of you will meet with one of their wildlife experts.

"The housing area where crew members who aren't getting married, but want to remain on the surface is near one of the forests. Apparently the creatures that live there, they're fairly doscile during the day, but tend to be more aggressive and hunt at night. They've been encroaching more and more on the huts there. I want an idea of how much danger the crew is in, if any. After that, you'll be given a brief tour through the forest, and you can collect a few small samples of anything you find interesting.

"Though you need to get a move on, you're burning daylight."
fieldpromoted: (Oh look a smile!)

[personal profile] fieldpromoted 2011-02-09 02:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Trudy had opened her mouth to make another protest, something along the lines of personal freedom and the limits of Leon's command, but what he was saying finally registered, and she snapped her jaw shut.

He... what.

There was a short pause as she tried to figure out whether she was actually mad, or just pissed off that he'd gotten the better of her. Then she started laughing, nudging Luis with her elbow.
notlewis: (Annoyed)

[personal profile] notlewis 2011-02-09 05:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, he wasn't laughing. How dare Leon dress up something exciting and scientific and cool in the trappings of something terrifying and dreaded?

"Leon, that shit is not funny."
governmentninja: (Rare smile)

[personal profile] governmentninja 2011-02-10 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
"What?" Leon raised an eyebrow at Luis. "What did you think I called you down here for?"

He tried to remain stoic, but he couldn't help the knowing smirk that appeared, or the laughter that followed