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Marcus (marcus_cole) wrote in mirage_rpg,
@ 2009-01-22 21:18:00

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complete, day 30, group activity, james norrington, marcus cole, rose tyler, sidney prescott

Group Activity - Hiking!
WHO: Marcus Cole, Sidney Prescott, James Norrington, Rose Tyler (posting order TBD)
WHAT: Group activity -- Hiking
WHEN: Day 30, morning
WHERE: Outside the lodge, on the lawn
RATING: PG?
STATUS: Incomplete

Marcus woke to find a much more yellow variety of sunlight coming in his window. He had had an excellent time the day before, with the snowball fight and the requisite hot cocoa afterwards, but had been getting tired of the wintry landscape, to be honest. He had been around Mirage for a while, however, and knew things were going to change soon. He was delighted, therefore, but not surprised, to look out the front door of his apartment and see a green lawn leading down to a charming lake. The sound of birds singing had returned, along with air that smelled clean and was crisp enough to wake you up, but not enough to require gloves and a hat. He also found a note posted on his door.

Having been through this before, Marcus knew exactly what this was. Reading the note over quickly, he memorized the particulars, and got on with his morning routine. He estimated that he had just enough time to run through his exercises, get dressed, and have breakfast before he had to be in front of the main building at nine o'clock. When choosing his outfit, the Ranger surprised himself by opting not to wear his customary uniform. Though it was well-suited to any environmental conditions, and though he was not overly concerned with his appearance, he had come to the feeling that experimenting with other clothing was one of the pleasures the planet allowed them, so why not take advantage of it, as long as he dressed sensibly.

So it was that he found himself standing in front of the front door of the lodge at five-to-nine, dressed in long cotton pants, a t-shirt under a long-sleeved flannel jacket, woolen socks, and hiking boots. Against the wall of the lodge, golems had arranged four rucksacks, fully-stocked for a day-hike, along with four walking sticks. Marcus had just hefted his pack for the first time, when he saw another hiker approaching.

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survived_scream
2009-01-23 12:26 am UTC (link)

Sidney had found the note after another round of nightmares that were a mix of the large rabbit and Ghostface. "Oh joy, especially after a night of little sleep" but she decided she was going to make the best of things as she dressed in simple jeans,a black cotton shirt and black hiking boots. "At least hiking is ok, it could be worse but only having to face 3 people is not so bad" as she slung back her coffee before heading outside, munching on a breakfast bar as she walked.

The brunette only spotted a guy that she guessed was a tiny bit older than her. But for now she just stood there but finally forced herself to speak,"This the spot for hiking hiking?" her eyes a little worse for wear but she was otherwise in one piece. She had a feeling they had talked via the journals the prior night but had to be sure.

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navalofficer
2009-01-23 04:47 am UTC (link)

James had slept well, enjoying the room and swearing that the entire room was rocking as though it really was in a ship at anchor in a quiet harbour. He woken well rested and been surprised and curious when he'd found the note shoved under the door. He was a bit taken aback at the contents. He felt he was in good physical shape but admittedly that was based solely on his fencing practice. He served on a ship. That usually didn't involve large amounts of walking.

Still there was no help for it and he dressed in some of his more casual clothes - breeches, stockings, shoes and a shirt but foregoing the waistcoat, cravat, coat and wig. He felt a little underdressed but he felt it was appropriate for extended walking. He combed his hair briskly then tied it back with a length of black ribbon. He glanced at himself in the mirror and being satisfied with the result, he left his room and headed down to the front of the lodge.

When he arrived he found that a man and a woman had preceded him. "Good morning. Is this the place to gather for hiking?"

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ex_stuffofle996
2009-01-24 06:15 am UTC (link)

Rose was glad that this room was so similar to her room on the TARDIS. It helped her sleep, making her feel far more calm. Waking up, the first thing she noticed was a note. Looking out the window as she read the note, she was happy that the snow seemed to have cleared and it was sunnier. Then again, she was still taken aback that the scenery had changed despite being warned.

Pulling on her jeans, hoddy and the pair of boots which weren't there before, she soon headed out to where the note told her to go. Spotting three other people, she guessed it was the right place.

"Hello. I'm guessing I've got the right place for hiking?"

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marcus_cole
2009-01-24 08:49 pm UTC (link)

Marcus didn't have to wait very long before others arrived for the hike. The first was a young brunette who waited a bit before speaking.

"Yes, it seems so. Grab a backpack and a walking stick, and we'll wait to see who else shows up."

Judging from Marcus's timepiece, it was almost nine, so the others should be there soon. In his experience, there were usually three, four, or five people at a group activity, so more were probably on their way.

Soon a handsome man wearing an outfit a little more old-fashioned than that of most of the Mirage inhabitants strode up, speaking confidently, with an accent not dissimilar from Marcus's own.

"Good morning. Yes, there is a backpack and a walking stick for each of us. My name is Marcus, by the way. May I know yours?"

Soon after, the three of them were joined by another young woman, this one blonde.

"Yes, you have. Glad you could join us. Rose, isn't it?"

After nine o'clock had come and gone, Marcus was fairly certain no one else was coming. After all, anyone who was inclined to be late would have been picked up by the golems and brought to the meeting place by force. The group activities might be fun, but they weren't optional. His suppositions were confirmed when a golem approached them, stopped by the trees a few metres away, and pointed into the forest, at a trailhead the Ranger hadn't noticed before.

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survived_scream
2009-01-24 09:48 pm UTC (link)

"I'm Sidney" the younger brunette spoke as she slung the backpack over her shoulder. She had been trying to place people while waiting and was coming up empty,"I was the one that posted about being pulled here after strange events" trying her hardest to be social as the little group walked. She also was kicking around another hunch via the clothing they wore, she and Rose looking like her actual time but the two males throwing her for a small loop.

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navalofficer
2009-01-26 06:08 pm UTC (link)

James examined the backpacks for a moment before he worked out what the strange straps on one side were for then he selected one of them and took a walking stick.

"Ah, forgive me. Commodore James Norrington. Under the circumstances, please call me James."

He smiled and gave the young woman who arrived after a small bow before directng a curious look at the other young woman, Sidney.

"Ah, I did mean to answer that. I confess I too was brought here the day after a very odd event though I'm not certain what connection it might have." He paused as he considered some of the wild pirate tales that he'd heard over the years. The ones about Davy Jones' Locker. Surely they couldn't be serious? Because if this was the Locker then that would mean he would have died...

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ex_stuffofle996
2009-01-31 09:30 am UTC (link)

Rose pulled her back pack on, glancing at the other people in the group. So from varied timelines, judging by clothing, but she was use to that. Rose nodded when she was addressed.

"Yeah, that's me," she said with a smile, leaning a little on the walking stick. She smiled a little as James bowed to her, and despite not liking it she decided to go along with it. After all, cultural differences.

"Nice to meet you all."

She listened into the conversation with curiousity, trying to piece things together about the planet.

"That seems to be the norm with people I've talked to. The majority were brought here during an odd day."

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marcus_cole
2009-02-02 10:21 pm UTC (link)

Marcus took the golem's hint and began heading up the trail. It was a lovely day, and the path was mostly shaded by tall trees. It was going to be a very pleasant walk, by his estimation. He hoped the others were in the same physical shape he was, but he had to admit they looked fit.

"It's interesting, isn't it? We all come from such diverse times and places, yet we seem to have an abstract thing like that in common. It makes one wonder what else we have in common. I don't suppose the rest of you failed third-year math, or have a fondness for pickles?"

Despite their mandatory nature, Marcus found he actually enjoyed group activities. It gave him a great opportunity to get to know some of the other inhabitants. He figured that could only be a good thing. The more they put their minds together, the better chance they had of thinking of a way out of there.

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survived_scream
2009-02-03 04:23 pm UTC (link)

"I have a weakness for old movies and well my life before being gabbed was basically a walking horror movie" Sidney offered as they walked. "But well for interesting things I'm just an average 20 something woman that had been thinking about going back to college before Ghostface got in the way" having written about that period on and off. "And I'm going to take a guess but I think Rose would be from England as well as James but a different period of time" her movie knowledge kicking in.

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navalofficer
2009-02-03 04:48 pm UTC (link)

James chuckled as they walked. "Well, I confess I have a taste for salted and pickled food but that's more been developed out of necessity than any innate liking for such things. Other than that, I enjoy swordplay, sailing, chess and reading."

He inclined his head towards Sidney. "I was born in England though I now consider the Caribbean to be my home and before I was brought here it was the year 1726." He considered his life for a moment. "I would call my life quite ordinary except for the recent events prior to coming here. Ancient Aztec curses and undead pirates are not what I am used to dealing with."

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	ex_stuffofle996 2009-02-04 02:17 pm UTC (link)
	Rose listened, slightly fascinated with the other's stories. Of course, she had a story to tell, but she'd wait politely until the others seemed to finish. "I started to travel time and space when I was Nineteen. And yes, I'm from London 2008. So it would seem at least we had rather interesting or strange lives before here, then." (Reply to this)

marcus_cole
2009-02-05 12:09 am UTC (link)

The path wound its way up the mountainside, now climbing, now leading the hikers through a meadow. The forest appeared to be flush with early summer, birds could occasionally be heard overhead, and the sun was bright but not too hot. It was about the most perfect hiking weather Marcus could imagine.

"Well, pickles aside, it does seem that we each come from interesting times. Although in Rose's case I should perhaps say 'times'. What do you suppose it means? Why would this place bring together an interstellar warrior, a serial killer killer, a naval officer, and a traveler of time and space, not to mention the various skills and occupations of our other co-habitants?"

Marcus felt certain, even after a month of little progress, that this was a riddle that could be solved. It was the only way he could see to get out of there.

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survived_scream
2009-02-05 01:57 am UTC (link)

Sidney observed,"There only seems to be a common link in the weird things that happened before we were grabbed by this place. From me having to kill in self defense to undead pirates to Rose's travels". She offered,"In my case I remember falling asleep in my condo and waking up on a beach and covered in sand. Well it was right after having to kill Ghostface for a second time so I was a bit on edge" in a way she still was.

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navalofficer
2009-02-18 08:29 pm UTC (link)

"It seems baffling," James said, feeling the walk a little. His was not a job that lent itself to lengthy walks. "I can think of no reason why I might have been brought here, let alone anyone else." He shook his head. "I was walking into my office when I was brought here. I quite literally walked through the door and found myself here. When I turned back, the door was gone."

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ex_stuffofle996
2009-02-19 04:09 pm UTC (link)

"Well the moment I was brought here I was being taken from one universe to another, trying to find someone. It's complicated, even I didn't fully understand how it was being done. But I know I wont stop trying to find out how this planet managed to intercept such a strong single which was transporting me."

Rose was happy she'd done all that running in her past, because if she had been brought here any other time then she'd be out of breath by now.

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marcus_cole
2009-02-20 12:36 am UTC (link)

Marcus was starting to feel the hike, as well. Clearly he needed to be hitting the gymnasium more often. Somewhat seriously, he wondered how far up the trail they had to go before the golems would be satisfied that they had been on "a hike".

"Well, clearly this Planet can grab whoever it wants, no matter where or when they were, or what they were doing at the time. Perhaps the solution to the mystery lies in the answer to the question 'what does it want to get from us?' My supposition is that it must see some value in having a variety of types here, because the four of us haven't been able to find too much common ground, other than being involved in unusual circumstances at the time of our abduction."

The Ranger stopped speaking as the trail turned, and suddenly they came out onto a bare bluff. They were basically at the top of the mountain, and from the cliff at their feet they could see the valley with the lake, on the shore of which sat the resort complex.

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	survived_scream 2009-02-24 01:28 am UTC (link)
	"Do we have anything in common that could be missed?" Sidney offered. "Because so far the only link I can see is travel in various forms" as she leaned against the stick. She was playing around a few hunches but most sounded more like bad movie plotlines in her mind for some reason. (Reply to this)