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unknownseas2021-01-24 10:36 am
bathymetric) wrote in unknownseas2021-01-24 10:36 am
COMMENCE VOYAGE
Fun Fact: Did you know the Atlantic Ocean has a surface area of 41.1 million square miles? No reason.
...
There's something uneasy in the air as you come to.
Well, "come to" is an interesting word in this case. It implies waking up, which is not exactly what happens. None of you are in beds, nor are you really asleep in the traditional sense. One moment you're somewhere else, doing something else with your time, and the next? You're somewhere on board a massive cruise ship - maybe lounging on a deck chair by the pool, maybe getting some Gains in the exercise room, maybe enjoying the tasteful décor in the buffet - and you have no idea how you got here or how you might get back. This is not your beautiful house. If you have a beautiful wife, she isn't here.
What you do have, apart from 25 other unlucky souls, is a small smartphone-like device in your pocket with only a handful of things on it: a clock reading 11PM, a pdf of a ticket in your name on a special Atlantic Liners New Year's Eve Cruise, an app labeled Passenger Profiles with some basic information on your traveling companions, and a message:
Welcome aboard, passenger! Please feel free to partake of any of the facilities while you wait for the big event! Remember: when midnight comes, you better make your way to the theatre at the back of Level 1 for the main event! The Captain and the First Mate will be there to take care of you all personally, and to help you ring in the new year in style!
Well, that's a start. But what you do until then, it seems, is up to you!
...
There's something uneasy in the air as you come to.
Well, "come to" is an interesting word in this case. It implies waking up, which is not exactly what happens. None of you are in beds, nor are you really asleep in the traditional sense. One moment you're somewhere else, doing something else with your time, and the next? You're somewhere on board a massive cruise ship - maybe lounging on a deck chair by the pool, maybe getting some Gains in the exercise room, maybe enjoying the tasteful décor in the buffet - and you have no idea how you got here or how you might get back. This is not your beautiful house. If you have a beautiful wife, she isn't here.
What you do have, apart from 25 other unlucky souls, is a small smartphone-like device in your pocket with only a handful of things on it: a clock reading 11PM, a pdf of a ticket in your name on a special Atlantic Liners New Year's Eve Cruise, an app labeled Passenger Profiles with some basic information on your traveling companions, and a message:
Welcome aboard, passenger! Please feel free to partake of any of the facilities while you wait for the big event! Remember: when midnight comes, you better make your way to the theatre at the back of Level 1 for the main event! The Captain and the First Mate will be there to take care of you all personally, and to help you ring in the new year in style!
Well, that's a start. But what you do until then, it seems, is up to you!
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[On a ship this big, he wouldn't be at all surprised if he hasn't run into everyone just yet.
Once Albedo shows his profile, Sylvando skims it over...and smiles back up at him.]
You do have a point there! Still, I can't not say it's a pleasure to meet you, Albedo darling. I truly appreciate this little tutorial!
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It's at the smile that Albedo finally pauses a moment, closing his eyes, seeming to gather his thoughts. ]
There's no need to thank me, it's in all our interests to share information in a scenario like this. [ A beat. ] I won't stop you, but is there a reason you keep calling me "darling"?
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[Because kidnapping is scary? It's easy to panic in that sort of situation. Hopefully everyone can keep clear heads while they get to the bottom of this...
That aside, Albedo addressing the pet name gets a startled laugh from Sylvando.]
There isn't a deep reason behind it, it's just a habit of mine. I like to make people feel comfortable talking to me. If it's bothering you though, I can stop.
[Since Albedo brought it up and all.]
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I see. No, you can continue to address me as you which—I've never had anyone call me that before, and the contexts in which I'm familiar with the term have largely involved taverns. [ ...not that he's spent a large time in them, but he's probably dipped in and out/been dragged due to Knight business. ]
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[He shakes his head, expression sympathetic. But actually, who is letting this young man into taverns tbh???]
While I'm not surprised, I promise I mean it in no similar manner that a drunken tavern-goer would.
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Thank you for the explanation. I prefer to clear up miscommunications whenever possible, so feel free to ask me anything in turn, now or in the future.
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I think you've given me a good start with this device, so I can probably take it from here... Oh! But you wanted to hear about some of the machines where I'm from, right? I'm still happy to hold to that.