MarinaNova Asylum

Welcome to Day 190, Criminals. There will be sporadic rainfall throughout the afternoon.

Some of the robot-tended plots in Sector 4 are now ripe. Inmates are encouraged to go pick fresh strawberries, eggplant, kale, and other fruits and vegetables. There is nothing toxic to your varying species, so you need not fear accidentally poisoning yourself. First come, first served. Other plots are vacant and available for inmate usage.

Additionally, the shops in Sector 4 have been stocked with a variety of additional costumes in anticipation of the costume event at the Blood Shack later today.

Subaru, your request is ready.

[Someone was practicing. Between Yuuri getting stuck on the island, and having seen her double do this very same thing, Kitty was determined to learn how to use her phasing in a way to allow her to levitate or walk on air or whatever it could be called. She knew her ability didn't make air solid, but it was more along the lines of moving her own molecules through the air molecules in a way that let her move upward. It was kind of awkward to think about, really, but, back home, she'd been doing some looking around into how her powers actually worked. It kind of made sense in her head, at least.

So, here she was, hovering at varying heights above the ground throughout the day, falling and trying again, much like someone learning to ride a bicycle without training wheels. She was in Sector 0, as that floating island was her goal.

She was deep in concentration each time, so any distraction might pop her out of it and cause her to drop on whoever was below!]

[The Blood Shack has been redecorated for the evening. The lighting is red and the decor is very Moulin Rouge. The bar has had a facelift of sorts and in the spirit of a costume party is featuring 'candy' flavored shots such as Skittles, Sweet tarts, Caramel Apples, Nerds and Tootsie Rolls. All other 'normal' drinks are available at the bar as well as a selection of synthetic blood. The decor continues in the seating arrangements. The entire room, including the dance floor, stage and platform where Eric's throne sits is bathed in red light. Lording over the entire affair is Eric, dressed as a Viking king. Instead of the helm, he's got a crown made of gold foil and cardboard. His weapons are the plastic sort and he's opted to go bare chested rather than attempting to make any sort of chain mail. He has a faux polar bear throw across his shoulders and is wearing a long, blond wig as well as a fake beard.

Enjoy, mingle and come as you want to be.]


ooc:: Mingle, start threads and make general merriment. This is all pre-blackout. On Thursday evening, I will put up a post blackout thread. Any questions? Let me know

[oh, good morning, Marina, here is Pepper, dressed very nicely for being in an underwater dome with limited designers OR Louboutins available. She's bright eyed, and smiling.]

Good morning. My name is Pepper Potts. I have a proposition for everyone. A book club, since we are stuck here, yet with access to various reading materials.

I have a few ideas for reading selections, but this is for seeing if there is any interest and to organize the first meeting.

[Having spoken with the kiosk on Seven’s behalf, Jean-Luc knows precisely what needs to be done to help the former drone. He also has some things to speak with her about in order to make her stay here in the prison easier. First, though, he needs to find her. After checking the main room of the apartments shared by Data, Seven and himself, he knows that the next logical place is the Education Center.

Walking into the area that he last saw her in, he gives the room a once over, giving the hem of his uniform top a slight tug to straighten out any wrinkles. Spotting her, he draws in a deep breath and makes his way over to her. She looks even more tired than she had the last time he’d seen her and this concerns him greatly. While there is no love lost between himself and the Collective, he’s slowly understanding that Seven is unique in her own right much in the same way he had once had to prove that Data was a unique individual as well, a sentient being and not an automated member of a race that destroyed worlds without a second thought.]

Seven. I want you to come with me. You need rest… to regenerate and I’ve discovered the location of an alcove here within the prison.

[ Voice ]
[ Subaru sounds rather excited, but it has nothing to do with a new ice cream place opening up, or getting new skates. ] She's back! She's back!!

...

Oh! I was going to have her say something, but she's not ready yet. Eheh, I should have waited a bit, huh? Sorry about that. It'll be just a moment. [ She takes in a deep breath and lets it out in a happy sigh. ] Some of you already knew her, but I just wanted to say that I've got my partner back after all this time in the new dome without her. I can't even tell you how happy I am right now. [ Though one can probably tell from her voice and the fact she's going on about a mile a minute. ] While I'm waiting — who's all going to the party tonight? I was about to check out the costumes, but I'm not sure what to pick.

Kohran, are you free later? What about Jane? PM? Anyone, really! Trying on costumes can be just as fun as the party itself, so I won't mind the company. I'm— [ It's here that a voice interrupts her; female, uniquely artificial, but quite alive with its awkward, formal inflection. ] «Readiness completed.»

[ She gasps, her voice rising in pitch to match an elevated state of elation. ] There you are! Welcome back, partner. [ Subaru's pout is audible. ] I still can't believe that they did that...

«Worry was not needed.»

Mmn, well... even so. It's really to hear your voice again, Mach Caliber.

«I agree.»

Hehe, well we'll talk more in a sec, okay? — everyone, I hope to see you shopping, or at the party. Bye for now!

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[ Action ]
[ Just as she announced, Subaru is spending the time hopping around various shops in Sector 4 to look for a costume to wear. Maybe a cowboy? Or a knight? Or a nurse? Whatever it is, Subaru is laughing and having a great old time trying on hats and gloves and putting costumes still on their hanger in front of her chest and checking herself out in the mirror.

...also, she appears to be talking to thin air. She has a lot of catching up to do with her friend, okay! Who isn't imaginary why would you think that? ]

((OOC: Voice reference for Mach Caliber and Subaru, both! A little spoiler-y, but won't make much sense without context anyway.))

[Your name is JAKE ENGLISH and you and your BEST BRO have planned to go on an exciting adventure today. You woke up at dawn to prepare for the occasion with the appropriate GEAR. You of course got two sets of everything and plan on commanding Dirk to wear his LARA CROFT-INSPIRED OUTFIT.]

[And this is how Dirk will find Jake as he knocks frantically on Dirk's door, practically about to beat it down in his excitement. He has two backpacks - green and orange - with one strapped to his back already.

If Dirk does not answer his door soon, Jake is going to just barge in.]