WEEKEND 0: ORIENTATION

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WEEKEND 0     47 CREW ACTIVE

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. WE MIGHT HAVE ANSWERS.

 

TO THE JUNIOR CREW OF THE EUDORA: WELCOME.
YOUR ORIENTATION WEEKEND BEGINS TODAY
YOU'LL MEET WITH SENIOR CREW MEMBERS
TO LEARN THE BASICS OF YOUR TOUR.
PLEASE ENJOY YOUR COMPLIMENTARY PACKAGE.

ATTENTION SENIOR CREW DESIGNATES:
PLEASE PREPARE YOURSELVES TO DEPLOY
STANDARD NEW EMPLOYEE MEASURES ASAP.

With a creaking groan on Saturday morning, the stasis bay door finally opens up, revealing a broad, clean hallway and a lit sign overhead that says WELCOME TO THE CSS EUDORA. Lining the walls, you'll find that there are square lockers to grab your non-sentient belongings that weren't inside of your cold sleep pod (your home item and two changes of clothes from your canon). Along with those, you will find that your belongings have been carefully set inside of a sleek, black courier bag, nestled in among a few welcome gifts waiting for you! Upon opening it up, you'll find the following items to use as you see fit:

🪐 A luxurious eyemask, to block out the haters (and any solar flares)
🪐 A handkerchief, with hand-stitched embroidery.
🪐 A mini radio that plays some old tunes from the 90s and back, it also works as a bluetooth speaker for I.R.I.S.
🪐 A moon lamp, to provide some comforting light
🪐 A simple, but useful, multi-tool, closed when you find it
🪐 A small, refillable medical kit, pre-packed for your potential bumps and bruises (1 minor heal)
🪐 A few packets of freeze-dried fruit, to chase away the immediate munchies
🪐 A mini craft cocktail kit, to drink away your troubles (made into a mocktail kit if you are below 21)

Take your time to familiarize yourself with your new surroundings and freshen up in the communal bathroom that's been made available. You will also find that your living quarters have been neatly arranged along a hallway, just waiting for you to find your name on the door—meet your roommate!

Why, you can even enjoy an informative slideshow presentation that plays in the mess hall on all of the screens! It might not be a very big one, but the world of the CSS Eudora is your oyster for a few hours. There's plenty of time between the auspicious announcement and 1500 hours for you to get to know your fellow junior crewmates.

Welcome to the second part of our introductory weekend, this time featuring some of your new home and a few special surprises. Have a look around your brand new home, and if you have any questions, we will field them in the server.

🚀 Your I.R.I.S. and you! Characters will find that their I.R.I.S. communications device is now up and fully functioning. There are quite a few features for you to explore, including crew member profiles. Why not have a look and see just what kind of information has been compiled about you? And who exactly you're working with. The I.R.I.S. itself also comes witih a handy dandy guide explaining all of its fun features.

🚀 Some things to look out for include two events that will occur today and tomorrow. The first event will begin on (2/24) - 12PM PST | 3PM EST, and the second event will follow on (2/25) - 12PM PST | 3PM EST, so stay tuned for a ping in the server. Even if you are busy today, please feel free to tag in at a later time.

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Comments

[frotag]

Holy shit!

[ there's a bunch of clattering noises from the item storage area, as if one such locker's contents have been unceremoniously dumped on the floor. further inspection reveals an armor-clad ichiban marveling at his new outfit. the rest of his belongings lay in a pile at his feet with nancy sitting on top, because someone here has to be responsible. ]

It's just like I always imagined what a hero should look like! Heh—"all right, everyone, let's mosey!"

[ yea. ]

[egodist]

[scien looks down at his wrist to where the i.r.i.s. is and back up]

Are you sure you're forty-six?

[frotag]

[ stinkface ]

Geez, you must be fun at parties.

[egodist]

As you have already guessed, I don't go to any.

[ok loser!!

but scien will walk forward then, curious. his gaze with his multi-colored eyes and freaky blue pupils is probably a little unnervingly sharp as he focuses on ichiban's face]

I'll repeat my question. Are you sure you're forty-six?

[frotag]

[ ichiban, inwardly: chuuni-lookin ass ]

Says the guy who's got a literal question mark next to his age. Lay off, will ya? Last I checked, it doesn't cost anything to mind your business.

[egodist]

The question mark serves its purpose for a computational error.

[that explains so little. but scien tilts his head]

Should I entertain your low budget acting instead?

[frotag]

You could also just, y'know, leave me alone. Not really in the mood to "entertain" some guy who thinks gettin' up in age means you can't have fun anymore.

[egodist]

[ah. he shakes his head.]

You misunderstand me. Whether I find your actions idiotic or not is besides the point.

[he didn't need to phrase it like that]

I've never met anyone over the age of 23. By my count, of all the naturally-aging humans here, you are the oldest.

[inquired]

Bravo, bravo.

[ He Sees ]

How very knightly.

[frotag]

[ MODS TOLD ME I GET A SWORD AND SHIELD TOO!!!!! ]

Right? Never thought I'd get to look the part.

[inquired]

You certainly act it.



[


is this a compliment ] Now, how's your swordplay?

[frotag]

[ he'll take it as one :/ ]

That a challenge I'm hearin'?

[inquired]

[ maybe it is


he hums and waves his hand like yes? go on? ]

[riverbeans]

[claps for him]

You've got the "venturing out" call down!

[does he]

[frotag]

[ now that mods have confirmed i also have sword, he does cl*ud's signature victory spin pose ]

I know it's a little retro, but it's a classic, y'know?

[riverbeans]

[blinks]

Sorry, what is?

[frotag]

Oh—heh, I was quoting the hero of a game I used to play all the time. It's still pretty popular even though it came out something like 25 years ago... I think I heard they were even working on a remake recently!

[ literal gamer ichiban kasuga ]

[riverbeans]

[charles isn't entirely sure if he understands what this guy is saying, but he can at least get the spirit behind it?]

Ohh, neat. Well, like I said, you're really capturing the spirit of a story protagonist.

[artificialsweetener]

[LET'S MOSEY????? HELP. He's just watching this happen with a twinkle of amusement in his demon eye.]

Ooh! You really do look just the part of a storybook hero, don't you? It suits, it suits! Strike a pose!

[frotag]

[ OF COURSE YOU HAVE A DEMON EYE YOU PIECE OF SHIT AKI CHARACTER... ichiban meets that twinkle with one of his own as he holds the cosplay prop sword aloft. ]

Hyah!

[ like a true hero!! ]

[artificialsweetener]

[LIKE A TRUE HERO... Dahut will give him a round of applause, looking impressed.]

Wow, wow! That's fantastic! Can I see another?!

[frotag]

All right, how about... this!!

[ POSING WITH HIS SWORD ]

[artificialsweetener]

[MORE RAUCOUS APPLAUSE fucking help.]

Marvelous! It looks like you could swoop in and rescue everyone from just about anything!

[frotag]

[ with that, he rests the sword upon his shoulder, smiling. ]

Haha, that's always been my childhood dream. Hearing someone else say it about me, though, even if it's only because what I'm wearing... it's pretty cool, y'know?

[artificialsweetener]

[i aki love this man so much and so does dahut]

Ehe, well! I'm glad that I could take you a little step closer to realizing your childhood dream, then! It really does suit you.