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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: Warm Welcome

[identity profile] boulderkiller.livejournal.com 2011-02-10 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
For some reason, the idea hadn't crossed his mind. "Huh? You and me?"

Of course, it made sense. Out of everyone else on the ship, aside from his sister, there really wasn't anybody Chris trusted as much as Jill. They had been partners for over a decade and the other agents had all jokingly referred to her as his "work wife" anyway. But Jill was... Jill. This was totally different.

Not that he was opposed to the idea at all.

"You know, for some reason, I didn't think of that," he muttered, smiling a little sheepishly. "I guess it'd make sense for us, right?"

Re: Warm Welcome

[identity profile] click-reload.livejournal.com 2011-02-10 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, I guess it would..." She replied with a small, sheepish smile of her own.

It made sense, that much she knew. She wouldn't have thought of it and suggested the idea if it hadn't. After all, they had a decade of partnership to them. Still this was Chris...and he was well, Chris--and this was an entirely different field in comparison to that decade long work relationship.

"So, we're going through with this?"

Re: Warm Welcome

[identity profile] boulderkiller.livejournal.com 2011-02-10 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
"Only if you want to," he said. "I guess they have accommodations for people who don't, but..."

It was a strange image when a guy the size of Chris felt awkward.

"Well, I'm up for it, I guess. I've done a lot worse for a mission before."

Re: Warm Welcome

[identity profile] click-reload.livejournal.com 2011-02-10 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
"...I guess I'm in too. We've done worse before, right?"

Considering some of the things they've seen and done, marriage might be a cake walk in comparison--even with the awkwardness the idea brought with it.

"We don't know how many are going to be up for this. It'd be best to add to the potential number than take away from it..."