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Post by M'thack-kir on Mar 13, 2018 12:05:32 GMT 10
(OOC: That will do it ) Echoing the centuries-old tradition of the Unicorn looking out for the Spider, Enshiro’s ship launches it grappling gun, firmly latching onto the tail of Ketaan’s sleek, tiny vessel.
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Post by Asako Kokishin on Mar 13, 2018 12:41:57 GMT 10
"There was no roar of thunder, sama. We are on a ship in space. There is no thunder here," Kokishin says sympathetically. "We are likely in a part of space heavily influenced by Yume-do, so there will be all manner of illusions confusing every one of our senses. If it's any consolation, at least no one has to shoot a grappling hook at this ship. Our friend Tai-Wen seems to have lost all control." Kokishin stopped before saying "Try to go easy on him." Somehow Kokishin found he couldn't speak the words honestly and unconsciously determined not to speak is better than to be insincere. His nose wrinkled slightly instead. He continued, "If I may make a small suggestion, everyone on the ship could experience an illusion at any time. If there's a way to minimize the amount of required crew to man the ship, it might be best to trust automation where possible."
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Post by The Wake Angels on Mar 13, 2018 15:39:07 GMT 10
"They've got him!"
"Good! Now let's reel him in before..."
The doors of the lift chime and open... on the floor above the hanger bay. To reveal a very concerned crewman in Spider Navy uniform headed for his station.
"YOU'VE GOT TO BE FUCKING KIDDING ME!"
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Ketaan jolts back to the real as the hook impacts with his ship. He frantically glances about, taking in the nebula free of demons and visions, then feels the telltale vibration that reveals all. Glancing down only reveals it.
"Ah, crap..." he breathes with a sigh.
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Post by Daigotsu Enshiro on Mar 13, 2018 18:38:21 GMT 10
The Spider reaches out to hail the coms of the grappled Unicorn ship. "Ketann-san, this is Daigotsu Enshiro. Your vessel has been successfully grappled. We are reeling you in to the Obsidian Truth. Do not resist or attempt to move your ship."
He turns to the Phoenix after messaging the pilot. "Indeed, sound cannot travel the Void. Nevertheless, this is what I heard. It may be some unusual illusion. It could have been an omen. Perhaps the harbinger of something happening, maybe linked to Ketaan-san's attack. I am fine now, but I must know what that was. If you have any theories, other than illusion, I would hear them. As for 'going easy,' that remains up to the pilot. I would hear his explanation first before determining that. And as for your suggestion, it may have some merit. I will consider some measures of protection against... meddling, though minimal crew function is not ideal."
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Post by The Wake Angels on Mar 13, 2018 20:46:21 GMT 10
Ketaan gives a deep, angry sigh, and stares at his right hand.
"Fat lot of good you are," he comments to the indifferent glove. He then reaches said glove over to the console, and taps out an acknowledgement. "Read you loud and clear. Cutting engines. We should chat."
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Post by Asako Kokishin on Mar 13, 2018 23:48:55 GMT 10
While Enshiro works on reeling in the Unicorn's ship, Kokishin considers possible theories. It's tough to come up with theories for things he didn't experience, but he searches his magically enhanced brain nonetheless. He first considers the 'omen' idea, then moves to 'supernatural', and finally, just to be safe, 'evil'. Intelligence/Lore: Theology 30 orokos.com/roll/603357 (dice roller says 25 but I forgot my free raise) Intelligence/Lore: Spirit Realms 33 orokos.com/roll/603358Intelligence/Lore: Shadowlands 53 orokos.com/roll/603359
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Post by Daigotsu Enshiro on Mar 14, 2018 14:16:07 GMT 10
"Indeed, we should. Unless it is urgent, we can wait until you've boarded. My guards will escort you to a secure location."
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Post by emeralddragon on Mar 19, 2018 3:47:11 GMT 10
The ship comes slowly onto the Obsidian Truth, completely fine for the most part....
Well ignoring the scratches from the Grapple anyway.
What is unusual however, is just how closely the space dust has clung to the hull, almost as if attracted through some sort of Static electricity. Obviously such a thing wouldn't make sense, unless their is something wrong with the fighter, as soon as the ship touches the 'ground' the dust starts falling off it and only the floor of the hanger.
Kokishin's thoughts turn to events like these, and given the realms in question, he must conclude it was some sort of vision. The Dragon of Void is famous for both giving people ideas or stealing them, for both its own amusement or for some convoluted scheme. While such a powerful being in no way requires the Realm of Dreams to do this, and thus could have done so without the Nebula, it is not uncommon for the Void to act in a way that seems both productive and counter productive....both to maintain balance and to satisfy some part of itself that enjoys paradoxes.
On the other hand, it could be a side effect of the Dust. Such nebula are avoided for a reason. Although a Phoenix or Bat Shugenja would be able to tell you more. If its the realm of dreams, you are largely quite safe. Obviously this is less true if this is all some game by the realm of tricksters.
Would a Silkworm fall for such a thing? They are slightly...off....but mistaking a trickster spirit for something far more potent like "The Realm of Void" or "The Void Dragon" is a level of incompetence unheard of.
It is clear you are here for a reason....the Silkworm aren't that foolish. Was the vision the actual reason.... hard to say.
Seems unlikely it was the only reason though.
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