EVENT ★ ROLLING 'ROUND THE BEND

[futurologists]

ASTERION PRISON The white light is blinding. The weightlessness continues. The air thins into nothingness, though those who breathe won't feel the pain of suffocation -- in fact, they won't feel the need to breathe at all. The sensation continues for what may seem like a second or an eternity; it's impossible to tell. And then the floor hits you. Or rather, you hit the floor. It's cold and metal and as your vision returns, you'll find you're not alone in this small room, though you're definitely not with anyone you know: standing in front of you is a brawny alien in a black uniform, its many purple eyes staring at you. The alien is flanked by a pair of robots, who take advantage of your dazed state and grasp you in their metal arms to drag you from the room into what appears to be a gigantic prison. As the robots drag you past cells -- some containing other aliens, some containing humanoids, and some containing your teammates -- you'll catch a glimpse of the outside through a window. You're in outer space. If questioned, the guard will only tell you that you've been accused of conspiracy to commit grand theft, and your trial will begin soon. But in the meantime, you'd better get cozy. YOUR NEW HOME Asterion Prison is a dreadnought class spaceship with several different cell blocks making up a majority of its innards, with the rest of the space designated for day-to-day running of the ship and living quarters for the guards. Audentes is housed in Block 26, which has six tiers of cells situated in a circle around the main recreational area, out of which juts the Block 26 guard tower. Each inmate, including Audentes recruits, has a glowing blue symbol emblazoned on their forehead. Though it's not immediately clear what the symbols mean, inmates who have been around longer will explain: it's a record of how many lives you've taken, a way for the guards to know who's the most dangerous. The symbol glows through any kind of attempt at covering it -- whether by makeup, clothing, hair, or something else -- so it's best to learn to deal with it quickly. Speaking of clothing, whatever recruits were wearing upon their abduction has been replaced by a uniform orange jumpsuit. Similarly, any weapons are no longer present, though those with a special connection to their weapons will feel that they are being held elsewhere on the ship. Luckily, the guards appear to have overlooked jewelcomms, so Audentes will be able to communicate with each other via magitek (text only is suggested, of course, unless you want to get caught!), though contact with Oska or any other outside ALASTAIR recruit seems to be blocked. LOCKDOWN As long as inmates keep to themselves and don't bother the guards, things run pretty smoothly. Two meals a day, five hours of sleep, and all the weights you need to get yourself swole. But on the sixth day in Asterion Prison, all hell breaks loose. No one knows who started it, but there's suddenly a loud roar from the milling crowd in the recreational area. Most inmates scatter, but some rush in -- to see what's going on or to get a piece of the action themselves, who knows -- and then everything becomes an all-out brawl. Super strong aliens with various powers fight each other loudly and violently while others cower and run for cover. The old alien ducks behind his chess board just in time to avoid a barbell sailing overhead; a six-armed being shoots lava out of its mouth, which does nothing to the metallic floor but severely burns a group of humanoid toads wielding shivs. The fight goes on for a few long minutes before correctional officers and their robot guards pour in to try and get things under control. Those who are still around once the officers come in are in threat of being dragged off to solitary, even if they had nothing to do with the brawl, so make yourself scarce unless the idea of sitting in the dark for another six days seems appealing. OOC NOTES Welcome to space prison! We hope you'll enjoy your stay. There is a plotting write-up here with extra information about the prison ship, and please note that participation in the symbol directory is mandatory. If you have any questions about the prison that aren't answered here, please direct them to the Leramzen dossier. Questions about the game in general should be directed to the FAQ and you may submit mission ideas or player plots at any time.

Comments

[scarletcast]

[ Hello aquarium friend. ]

The same to you.

[ Prison hasn't dampened his spirits in the least. It's soothing to remember his excitement, his emotions are less bleak than her own. ]

Are you planning to stay out of trouble?

[nextlineis]

Hey, I never plan to get into trouble!

[As he says this, he shifts around so he can face her better, and get a little more comfortable.]

Trouble just seems to be attracted to me is all.

[That's mostly true. He doesn't usually go looking for trouble. He just happens to invite it is all. There's a difference.]

[scarletcast]

Isn't that how it always goes?

[ She leans against the table, setting the book down. ]

Is it looking for you today?

[nextlineis]

Not yet as far as I know, but the day's still young!

[Though in all honesty, he's not really looking to getting himself into too much trouble. The lower and more useless seeming of a profile he can maintain, probably the more likely he can be of use later in getting the hell out of here.]

What about you? Just reading the day away?

[scarletcast]

[ She smiles briefly, hoping the same. They really shouldn't draw too much attention to themselves. ]

Yes. If I do not try one of those card games first. I feel as though I am going to die of boredom before we can ever escape.

[nextlineis]

[Joseph snorts and shakes his head.]

Maybe that's what they're hoping for. We'll take care of ourselves by dying via boredom. I'm sure that'd save them money in the long-run.

You should be careful though if you start gambling in here. I wouldn't really want to owe someone.

[Not even their own people, if he's entirely honest. The marks on the forehead don't really put one at ease, y'know.]

[scarletcast]

I would not, either.

[ She hates to be indebted — and she's not familiar with many of the games here, let alone how to cheat at them. ]

— Perhaps to trade for items or information. They will not tell us anything.

[nextlineis]

[Joseph perks up a little.]

You think that'd work?

[scarletcast]

It is better than nothing, yes?

[nextlineis]

If it works.

[If it doesn't, then... Well, it's not inherently time wasted, but it seems more likely a waste of time. Especially to this gal, who is incredibly serious from everything Joseph's observed.]