TEST DIVE #6

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A: There’s a Storm on the Horizon
A brainstorm. On advice about the ingenuity of multi person parties, and from admitted lack of understanding of many needs of organics, URSULA has selected you and a partner (or partners) to go to one of the observatories with food, beds, and recording devices to have a jam session for ideas about missions.

You are not to leave the room until you have some good ones. So get cracking! Start suggesting to one another what the base needs to do.

Or get horribly, horribly sidetracked and possibly a little crazy at being locked up together with the ocean staring at you. Judging.

B: The Abysmal Sea
You’re stranded.

One of the planet’s troublesome signal-interfering pulses has just made your communication devices 100% nonfunctional. No matter how you try to call URSULA for help, she isn’t able to respond. The database strapped to your wrist is just a useless chunk of metal now, leaving you without a useful library of knowledge to survive off. If you were driving any underwater vehicle prior to this point, it’s broken down. And unless you’re a mechanic, it’ll be pretty hard to get it jumpstarted again.

Don’t fret! The communication systems always come online eventually, so if you stay put, it’ll boot back up and give you directions straight back to base so you can finally get home. But can you really afford to stay put? The sunlight’s slowly streaming out of the sky, leaving the waters darker and darker with each passing second. Soon, you won’t be able to see five feet in front of you, and the only warning you’ll get of any approaching threat is through sound, if they even make any.

You have a few choices: take a daring risk and try swimming back to base, but on the off-chance you don’t remember the directions correctly from before you were cut off, you’re going to get even more lost, in the darkness of the night no less. Or, you could huddle in, with any friends if they were unfortunate enough to be with you, and start focusing on getting warm. Because spending the night out here in the vast oceans with the entire world against you is becoming a very, very real possibility.

C: Birdnip
The crew has become very friendly with the local population of birdogs, even going as far as moving a bunch of them to the base. Birdogs are pretty friendly creatures for the most part, and are some of the more tamable ones of the planet. That's why there is surely nothing that might go wrong with these arrangements!

Well. Except for the fact a new fauna that was found in a biome seems to have... well, really excite the birdogs. They're completely running amok, everyone from the kitchen to the swimming pool. URSULA would really appreciate it if you could help calm the poor creatures down before they end up hurting themselves or another crew member.

You probably shouldn't use that plant though.

D: Hunting Trip
The crew has been given a special mission on Mountain Island. While visiting, you were approached by Aurora survivor and fast-food worker Jenn, owner of the adorable tabby cat Glitter. She asks you to hunt a horrorsloth down for her. This particular horrorsloth has a scar across its face in the form of several cat marks which explains why Jenn wants it dead. It has a personal vendetta against Glitter and has already tried to kill her several times. Jenn has been able to heal the injuries so far but she’s worried that next time she won’t be so lucky.

So Jenn gives you anything you want from fellow survivor and Lead Programmer Naoko’s gun supplies and points you into the dangerous jungle forests where the Catkiller spends its time. Do you have what it takes to avoid poisonous tree pods and deadly Shrubbacks? Can you find your way through the dark and twisted woods? Or will you find yourselves hunted by the very creature you are trying to take out?

Do it for Glitter.

E: THE AURORA
Quiet except for the creaks and rumbles as the ship settles and shifts, the sound of Reapers screaming in the distance every so often, the Aurora is a creepy place to visit for a mission. The remains of those crew members not buried, and the belongings of many others, still litter the ship's halls. It might be nice to remove any skeletons you find.

Of course, their misfortune is your opportunity to catch up on some reading, browse whatever video games they left, get medical supplies and enjoy the comforts they no longer need.

But is it possible the Aurora is haunted? Surely not. Except sometimes you might hear voices from far away. It might just be the people you came on board with, unless they're with you. Or it might be a Cave Crawler knocking over some recording device. You're not too scared to check, right?

F: RAINY SEASON
When it rains, it pours. Rainy days tend to be the worst. Although you can go swimming in them, the intense storms of Iniidae stir up shallower waters making them murky and difficult to see through. And what if lightning hit? No one wants the first death to be lightning. Are you going to risk that? Probably. If you do, take care of yourself and bring a buddy!

But if you're the type to hole up in a storm, either by choice or because you were unlucky enough to be out in it, now is a good chance to get creative with your use of time! Maybe a game of charades will brighten up the rainy day? If you're on the base it might be extra crowded today so get to know your neighbors! If you're on an island, you could build a mud castle! Just don't go stircrazy.

BASED ON CODE BY TESSISAMESS AND SUPERSUITS

Comments

[voidkatini]

[ Suddenly they are in a wind tunnel? Or something. Roxy laughs and straightens her curls, which were already messy, but anyway. At least the little stunt broke some of the tension on her end, at least.

Stepping aside to give him room to step aside and give him room to get out of the entryway, she gestures towards the cafeteria. ]

So. That warm drink? There's coffee.

[fullofgusto]

[It does the job, but fucking hell he is something cold now. Shivering, John nods eagerly to the offer and walks past her.]

Warm is good. Let's go with that.

[As soon as he arrives there, he looks around eagerly while rubbing his shoulders.]

So... Where is that warm beverage?

[voidkatini]

[ Well, a cold John simply will not do. Maternal instincts kick in and, without even thinking about it, she appearifies a bright pink scarf and drapes it over his shoulders. ]

There, that should help. Hold your hornses my dude, we gotta get to the cafeteria first.

[ Grabbing him by the wrist, Roxy pulls him down the hall. ]

[fullofgusto]

Thanks!

[John takes the scarf and wraps up his neck with it, letting it drape behind him with his hood as well. John let's Roxy lead, looking to and fro as he admires the surroundings that are quite new to him.]

This place is interesting. Who built it?

[voidkatini]

Dudes that came here before us, I guess... it used to be a lot smaller but we've expanded on it a lot the last eight or nine months. Shit. How long have we even been here?

[ Roxy taps her chin, thinking. ] Yeah, 'bout nine months. Seems 'bout right. Anyway, glad to know you approve of the place.

You don't remember bein' here before? At all?

[fullofgusto]

Nine months? I just saw you guys the other day!

[John shakes his head rapidly.]

No! Not at all! Was it a past or future me? Pretty sure I got these powers under control.

[voidkatini]

It was... past you. You were younger 'n me by about two years.

[ On the one hand, she's sad he doesn't remember his time here, but on the other, she's also a bit relieved to have this new chance with John. Not that she's interested in dating anyone for like, as long as she still feels like shit over what went down with Kon. The feeling is not likely to go away anytime soon. ]

You don't remember it 'cuz this place is trapped in like, its own lil bubbleverse meanin' what happens on Iniidae stays on Iniidae, get my drift? Once we leave here it's like none of it ever happened. That's the theory, anyway.

[fullofgusto]

[What the hell is he supposed to do with that information? John looks a bit blank, if not troubled by this new information.]

So, things that happen here or elsewhere don't affect this place?

[voidkatini]

[ It can be a bit tricky for some to wrap their heads around, that's for sure. Roxy totally gets it. ]

More or less. We're stuck here in this pocket universe until we're not, and the rest of time and space keep rollin' along.

[fullofgusto]

Alright. I guess I can work with that for the moment. Is everyone else here?

[voidkatini]

Not everyone. We're still missin' Janey and some of the trolls?

[ She frowns briefly. ] And Callie.

But there are a whole lotta other peeps here and they're all pretty dang cool except for this one dude named Komaeda? He's kind of a cock. Avoid at all costs.

[fullofgusto]

Seriously? Damn. We'll see them again soon.

[Spoken with a positive attitude that was very much like him.]

Who the fuck is Komaeda?

[voidkatini]

[ Roxy's always appreciated John's optimism. Hell, it's his optimism that pulled her back from the edge when timeline shit all over itself. ]

Some douchbag who tried to make Karkat go asplodey. Caused a lotta drama here dude, be glad you missed it.

[fullofgusto]

Great. Be sure to point them out to me if they are in the same room as you and me.

[John will mess their shit up for messing with his friends.]

[voidkatini]

[ She totally understands. ]

Don't worry, I already kicked his ass.

[fullofgusto]

I don't see a reason we can't have a buddy cop sequel to that ass kicking.

[voidkatini]

Look all I'm sayin' is the guy's been punished enough already, but if he's dumb enough to try somethin' AGAIN then by all means he's yours. I ain't aboutta stop ya.

[ She snickers. ] Buddy cop sequel though... would I be your sidekick in this imaginary cinematic masterpiece?

[fullofgusto]

Obviously you would be a partner in crime. Or a partner in law I guess. But so would Dave. And Jade. And Rose.

Ok, this film would need an entire police station for all of us.

[voidkatini]

Sounds like a sitcom. [ She comments as they reach the cafeteria and make a beeline for the coffeemaker. Roxy, remembering his aversion to confectionery sweetness, refrains from handing him the creamer and sugar at first. ]

Uhm... how do you like your coffee, Johnny? I'll make it for you.

[ Because it always tastes better when it's made with love by someone else!! It's a scientific proven FACT. ]

[fullofgusto]

It would be the BEST sitcom!

[He would definitely need to star in it.]

Last time I had coffee, I took it black. So black is fine. Thanks!

[voidkatini]

[ Roxy scrunches her nose up at him because ew, plain black coffee is gross, but his choice in hot bean water doesn't surprise her. She whips him up a cup of joe in no time, pouring it into a thermos and handing it to him with a smile. ]

One hot bean water for Johnny Windsock.

[fullofgusto]

Hey! Nothing wrong with hot bean water!

[He saw that reaction! But he is pleased none the less when she goes ahead and hands him it.]

Thanks, Roxy!

[voidkatini]

[ Nodding, she takes a moment just to watch him, smiling brightly. She missed him a lot. Like her and Dirk, she's always felt as if she and John had a special connection. After all, they're the only two survivors of a Game Over timeline. ]

You doin' okay? Here, I mean. And also in general I guess.

[fullofgusto]

[John takes an eager sip and immediately regrets that course of action, delivering a 'BLUH!' in immediate response. He sets down the mug and blows on it.]

I am surprised. To be here, but I think I'm doing alright. How about you?

[voidkatini]

Can't complain.

[ Well. She could complain, but complaining has like approximately zero benefits, so. Roxy would much rather pour her energy into positive things, like helping and supporting people here, instead of dwelling on the bad. Of which there has actually been quite a bit...

Shrug. ]

Soon as we get a break from all this rain, wanna go explorin'?