PLAYER EVENT ★ HELIOLOGY

[ricksybusiness]

INTRODUCTION. It's difficult to tell time without the presence of a sun or moon. There are no stars. The world is in constant blackness, the heavens barely visible from below and the only light artificial. It's been like this for months. Suddenly, those who expressed interest in observing the sun (or lack thereof) will all at once receive a text message on their ALASTAIR jewellery from 82736775: Get your shit and go look at the sky. Now's the time. If you need me, I'm around. It's time to get to work. OBSERVATION. Find the highest point you can and point the telescopes at the sky. Should be easy, right? Be mindful that there are still guards patrolling the city, looking for escaped prisoners, and some citizens would be very happy to tip them off to your presence. There are still animals in the forests to contend with, and there are still nosey citizens who may ask you too many questions. There are also your fellow ALASTAIR agents, who may not be very willing to share the spot they already staked out before you just showed up. People and animals aren't all you need to look out for, either. Seven hours after the observation starts, there is a lightning storm. It lasts for 30 minutes, bolts of electricity arcing across the sky. It might be a good idea to scurry down someplace lower when this happens -- you know what they say about lightning and height. 82736775 doesn't contact anyone after the initial text, so observers are free to give up whenever they decide they've been sitting out in the freezing dark for long enough. [ note: even if you didn't sign up, feel free to tag in! your character won't have a telescope but that doesn't mean they can't mingle. ]

[ previously: ic info | ooc info ]
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LMFAO NAMI REALLY.......i'm losing it

[strictdiscipline]

[Incredible....

Anyway I'm going to godmode and say that loud noise was a low rumble of thunder that causes Riza to glance back up at the sky, brows furrowing. It's hard to make out against the already-dark sky, but it looks as though storm clouds are quickly moving in. Still, she smiles at the mention of Edward's genius.]

He really is incredible. He's the youngest person to become a State Alchemist in the history of Amestris. [Here, her smile fades.] Though sometimes I wonder if it wouldn't have been better if he'd spent his childhood somewhere else other than in the hands of the military.

[Not that it's possible anymore for him, but she wonders it all the same.]

I COULDN'T HELP IT..! conveniently interrupted by storms

[viscontree]

I imagine that there's no use dwelling on such things.

Although...if you were to ask for my opinion I'd say that it's entirely possible that he could have ended up some place better. The military isn't an easy place to be in. You and I are both aware of that.

[He frowns at that mention and starts to feel a chill up his spine. Being outside for so long might have been a bad idea after all.]

Lieutenant, I think we should go back inside.

the most convenient

[strictdiscipline]

[She would have asked, and she's grateful for the answer he gives, reaffirming that they're like minds in this one topic. Two topics, if his second comment regarding the weather is any indication. Even so, Riza doesn't immediately get up.]

Have you managed to collect all the data you need?

[She's not going to drag him back inside if he's not ready!!]

[viscontree]

We've been observing the sky for a few hours. The data that we currently have is sufficient. [So yeah, basically. They're done here.]

Once we're inside I'll make some changes to our report and share it with everyone.

[He highly doubts they missed something important. So many people peering into the sky tonight. It's going to be a miracle for them to overlook something really vital. ]

[strictdiscipline]

[Well in that case! She unfolds her legs and pushes herself back up into a standing position. Black Hayate, who's been napping nearby for the duration of their conversation, stirs at the commotion, opening one eye and yawning before getting up himself.]

Then let's get going before we both get wet from the rain.