VFF The Book continues 4
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Colt: *Over Comm* "...I want Mobbex and Stan to secure as much as possible, make sure nothings going to hurt my ship when it kicks back in..."
*Stan has slowly made his way to the infirmary door when he hears the captains voice. He turns and moves slowly, close to the walls and handholds to the cargo hold. Hoping the entire time that the next gravity hiccup doesn't totally screw with the stability and every one ends up falling to a different "floor" each time it re-engages. As he enters the hold Mobbex is moving along the catwalk at a steady pace as the gravity yet again fails and he propels himself nearly into the bulkhead.*
Mobbex: "You hear the captain? Says we need to safe anything ain't bolted down."
Stan: "Gotcha, what'd we use?"
*Mobbex pushes himself quickly over the catwalk-bridge rail and is about a meter of the deck when the gravity returns.*
Mobbex: "Whaaah. Sh
t!"
*He lands unharmed but not so gracefully on the lower deck. Standing he points to a locker. Inside Stan takes a tangled mass of rope, elastic cables and thick rough strapping and a battered metal box of metal clamps. They set about securing the various crates and boxes of supplies and miscellaneous gear.*
Mobbex: "Stan get over here and help me with this big one. Stand over there."
*Just as Stan moves around behind the large crate the gravity fails and a small ball of fur drifts up and away from where it was hiding behind a pile of old boxes. The prairie dog's little legs attempting to run despite the lack of anything beneath them.*
Mobbex: "Uh.. Stan just stay back there, keep it steady. I need to get a longer.. strap thing."
*Mobbex looks around the room, glancing everywhere for some way to fix this before Stan sees the rodent flying around. Spotting a pile of old sacks held down by some crates and cords he pushes himself off in that direction and yanks one out. Propelling himself towards the furry critter he opens the sack and scoops it up.*
"What the hell is taking him so long, that strap was long enough."
Stan: *Leaning around the side of the crate* "What are you doing? We're lucky this thing is still wedged against the stairs as it is."
Mobbex: "Yeah.. *Glancing at the writhing sack mostly concealed by his bulk from Stans view*.. I'm coming already, hold it."
*Mobbex shoves the sack roughly between the nearest two boxes just as the gravity returns. luckily he was near to the floor and hardly loses his balance this time. They finish securing the last crate and move up the stairs towards water storage.*
Mobbex: "I got this you just head on up to the Engine room like captain said..." *He glances back worriedly over his shoulder*
*Stan peers quizzically at him*
Stan: "You sure? Those tanks can be heavy."
Mobbex: "Yeah. Just get, probably all secured anyhow. I just gotta check."
*Stan moves off towards the stairs, gripping the railing to keep from floating off as the gravity fails again. As he reaches the steps he braces himself with his feet wide and his hands flat on both walls.*
"What's next? Killer space rats?"
*Stan remembers the furry shadows he's been seeing and glances warily around..*
"What am I doing? I'm just stressed is all, new experience and what not. I just need some time off the ship without guns and fighting."
*He continues on to the engine room.*
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Abbey, Doc and Brit to the Infirmary.
abbey gets on the comm. She reaches Colt on the portable one he is carrying with him. He is in the engine room overseeing Spot’s work.
abbey: Colt, I am already strapped into the cockpit of the port shuttle. I think I’ll just stay here.
Colt: No. That’s too dangerous. There are crates and boxes and stuff in there.
abbey: I tied a cargo net behind me to keep them back.
Colt: It could break. They aren’t built to take the this kind of abuse. I don’t want to take a chance. Plus, I’d like to have everyone in groups so you can help each other out if needed. Would you mind making your way down to the infirmary?
abbey: But I can stay here. I’m perfectly safe. I don’t really need any help.
Colt: It’s an order. As Captain of this ship, I want you to be down in the infirmary with the others.
abbey *defiantly*: I’m not on your crew. Can’t order me around.
Colt *sighing in frustration*: abbey…
abbey *getting to the real reason*: But my skirt!
Colt smiled at that one. The thought of watching her as she fought with her skirt all the way down to the cargo bay was a bit of a temptation, but he had more pressing things to attend to. He backed into the hallway for some privacy.
Colt *whispering*: Will you do it for me? Please?
abbey *pausing first, then conceding softly*: OK. For you. *returns back to her regular voice.* But if I end up mooning everyone, I’m gonna hold you responsible.
Colt *chuckling*: Duly noted, but I have to remind you of the facts. I wasn’t the one who left my undies in your room. You brought this on yourself.
*abbey snorted at him. After a pause, he heard her speak.*
abbey: Colt?
Colt: Yeah?
abbey: I’m really sorry for earlier. It’s just that Oram and I go back a long way. Been through a bunch together. Can we talk about her and Sky later?
Colt: I’d like that.
abbey: Me too.
abbey switched off the comm and looked back into the shuttle. One of the ties to the cargo net had broken.
abbey: OK, so maybe not so safe.
The gravity returned and everything hit the floor. As quick as she could, she started climbing over them in order to get to the door before things got to be floating again.
abbey *making a mental note to herself*: Things to do after this mess is fixed… 1) find boots. 2) retrieve undies. 3) make up with Colt.
*She smiled at the last one.*
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*Oram wakes with a sudden jolt, her head is in agony but she feels that something isn’t right, she lays there for a second waiting for whatever it is…. Then, she feels herself begin to lift off the mattress. Not sure what to do, she grabs anything to anchor her to a spot. Which turns out to be a connection of some sort to the roof. Just as she grabs it the gravity kicks back in and Oram is left hanging by the ceiling, this happens a few times, her grip becoming more tighter as the gravity kicks back in*
Oram: *closing her eyes at how high she is* Hello? Anybody? … I'd like to get down now…
*The com then switches on and the Captains voice is heard*
Colt: This is the Captain you may have noticed you feel a little lighter than usual. It ain't because your eating healthier. We seem to be experiencing an Artificial Gravity problem.
I want Mobbex and Stan to secure as much as possible, make sure nothings going to hurt my ship when it kicks back in. Sky I need you on the bridge. Abbey, Doc and Brit to the Infirmary. Get there and strap in till we suss out the problem. I’ll be in the engine room with Spots. Stan when you get things secure we may need an extra set of hands.
*When the com clicks back off, the gravity fails again and Oram take the opportunity to quickly make her way to the infirmary, the bright light stinging as she enters, hurriedly she grabs all currently floating objects and shoves them into various draws and cupboards, before pulling herself onto a chair and strapping herself down, waiting the situation out*
Oram: This mini-adventure is gonna suck…
*She then lays her head back and begins to doze*
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*Brit floats around and does a sommersalt in the air, she notices something and pushes herself downwards as the gravity switches back on again. A large smile crawls across her face as she begins to run and leap into the air as the gravity shuts off once again and she pretends to swim as she makes her way to the infirmary. On the way, she sees Simba floating recklessly, trying to find his way to the ground again. Brit pushes herself off the wall and catches Simba in the air before the gravity shuts off again and she falls, rolling so she doesn't get hurt. She continues to walk to the infirmary and eventually makes it there and straps herself in with Simba before the gravity turns back on. She sees Oram as she enters*
Hello Oram. *A large smile crosses her face, Simba suddenly coming out of the strap and floating into the air again. Brit grabs Simba before he gets too high*
Simba likes to fly. It's so unfortunate that he doesn't have wings. It seems he should have been born to fly. Like StrangeBird.
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"You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with until you understand who's in ruttin' command here!" - Jayne Cobb (Firefly)
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* Even one armed, Spots is the best mechanic I’ve seen. He directs Stan and me, as we work on a fix. After the first hour, the on and off problem is solved. We float around the engine room improvising a part to complete the repair. Another hour later and the artificial gravity, is restored. *
*I get on the com and deliver the news to the crew, then head for the bridge. I see the mess in the galley the failure has caused. Pots, pans and food stuffs are all over the floor. I imagine the rest of the ship isn’t any better.*
*On the bridge*
Wash, how long till we hit Persephone?
Wash: Should be on the ground in an hour. We got work here?
Well we didn’t. Abbey was just restocking. But seeing how my boat is a wreck, I guess we’ll be doing some spring cleaning.
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Another hour later and the artificial gravity, is restored.
*I get on the com and deliver the news to the crew, then head for the bridge.*
abbey: Thank God!
*She straightens out her skirt and starts up the catwalk. About halfway up, she finds one of her boots wedged in between the bulkhead and one of the rails. With some effort, she pulls it free and places it on her foot. She goes on upstairs to the galley and finds the other one under the table. She crawls underneath the table and grabs it. As she backs up from underneath the table, she spots Mobbex leaning up against the wall, admiring her backside. She stands up and glares at him.*
abbey *cooly*: I’d suggest you take those eyes elsewhere.
*Mobbex merely shrugs and wanders off. She slips her other boot on and hears Colt’s voice coming from the bridge. She walks towards the sound and sees him exiting the bridge. She smiles at him.*
Colt *smiling too*: We’ll be on Persephone in about an hour, if you want to get ready to collect what you need.
abbey: OK. I need to collect something from you first. *Colt looks at her puzzled. She motions toward his bunk with her head. He still doesn’t get it. She rolls her eyes and leans forward to whisper in his ear.* I need my underwear.
Colt *suddenly standing up straighter and looking around to see if there is anyone nearby*: Oh. I’ll go find them. Can you wait… somewhere… not here?
abbey: Oh… of course. *She steps back a couple of steps and looks toward the galley.* I actually think I’m going to brave going into my shuttle. Can’t be wearing the same set of clothes again.
Colt: Well, I’ll get… you know… and I’ll meet you there. Wait for me and I’ll help you.
abbey *smiling*: That would be nice. I’ll see you there.
*They go their separate ways. abbey waits outside the entrance to her shuttle. It takes for what seemed like an eternity before Colt shows up. His one hand is shoved into his pocket while the other one holds a long stick.*
abbey: What took you so long?
Colt *successfully slipping her underwear back to her*: You have no idea how long it took for me to find them. *he looks towards the shuttle door* You ready?
*abbey nods and she tentatively follows him into the shuttle, her hands clutching the back of his shirt. He holds the long stick with both hands, ready to swat at the beast should they come across it.*
abbey *surveying the mess as they got further inside*: Dear God! This is a disaster.
Colt *while looking intently for any movement*: The whole ship is like this. We’ll have to clean it all up before we leave again. That way we could know if anything needs replaced.
abbey: I already placed an order for what I need. Hopefully, I won’t have to place another one.
*As they search for the critter, Colt and abbey pick up stuff and put it away. They check everywhere, but still can’t find it. The last place to look was in her sleeping area. That was the place they saw it first. After further investigation, they are confident that it just isn’t there any longer.*
abbey: where could it have gone? The door was shut tight.
Colt *scratching his head, perplexed*: I don’t know. Maybe I’ll have Spots take a look at the seal on the door. It may need some adjustment. Could be a gap we’re not seeing.
*abbey sees a frame laying on the floor. She picks it up and dusts it off. The glass isn’t broken. Colt comes and looks over her shoulder to see what it is.*
abbey: My Gaming Certificate.
*She walks over to the wall and stretches up to affix it back where it originally went. She nearly loses her balance, but Colt holds out his hand to steady her.
abbey *stretching as high as possible with her right hand*: I don’t know how I got it up so high. Must've had higher heels on.
*As she puts the frame into place, her sweater falls off her left shoulder, revealing a tattoo on her shoulder blade. It was simple. A small Chinese symbol meaning “home.” Colt re
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*After floating around off and on for a while, Colt finally comes over the comm to say the artificial gravity was restored. Sky let's out a sigh of relief as her eyes wander around. She heads into the galley to see everything out of place. The entire ship is a wreck. Boxes are scattered about in the cargo bay, everyone's bunks are torn apart--everything is just out of place. She shrugs and sighs once again as she begins to move boxes around in the cargo bay, stacking some on top of others and moving them back into their original places. She had a good idea of where they had been before, so she tries her best to put them back correctly. Brit walks in and sets Simba down on the floor as he stumbles before he begins running around the room straight.*
Brit: Would you like any help?
Nah, I'm almost done. *She stacks a box on top of another.*
Brit: Yes you do. You just don't want my help.
Well, sure. I guess you can help if you want but some of these boxes are a mite heavy.
Brit: *She tilts her head as she watches Sky stack more boxes.* So who's help do you really want?
It ain't important. If yer gonna help me I suggest you get to it before I end up finishin' myself.
Brit: *A scowl appears upon her face.* Ok. Fine.
*Sky reaches for another box that Simba is looking at intensely. The little bobcat's eyes are narrowed and he begins to crouch down.*
Brit: Wait. Don't move that box.
Huh? And why shouldn't I? *She moves the box anyway, blatantly ignoring Brit's request. Another giant rat-like rodent scurries across Sky's feet and Simba attempts to chase after it, but it gets away too quickly.* Tā mā de!
Brit: I told you not to move the box.
*Sky grunts.* I've had about enough of this pì huà. Where the hell is the gorram Captain when you need him?!
Brit: Oh, I don't think trying to find him is a very good idea at the moment.
Oh and why not?
Brit: Maybe you should just learn to trust me on this one.
Trust? You? HA! Why should I?
Brit: Uhh... nǎo.
Nǎo? What is that supposed to mean.
Brit: I'm not sure if you really want to find out... *She picks up Simba and walks out of the cargo bay.*
Huh? *She shakes her head and heads up to the bridge.*
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ooc sorry ive been way im currently in Penn
(finding it suprising easy to work 1 handed in a contant state of falling)
*to colt* ok i need you to turn off the port control panel (he turns to the right) that would be to your left
Colt:oh right
no left
(stan keeps working)
*i float over to the comm* OK every body get close to the floor im gona try to get the grave back
everyone checks in * ok here we go* (flips the switch)
** WHAM as very on flys up to the roof** (crawling back to the comm) ***sorry lets try this again*** flips another switch and the ship rights its self ***ok we'er good people***
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*** hits comm***
thank you for fixing that
******Gets up and starts to pick up the dinos and puts them in they're spots . Looks up and sees simba walking on the bridge and hops up in the co-pilot seat.********
WASH : Well simba , welcome to the bridge . I don't think you'll need anytrianing to be our co-pilot.
***** laughs to my self (caot. gonna love this***********
I am a leaf on the wind
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*We both smile and she turns he back to me . I use my finger to trace around her tattoo. Home huh?*
*Abbey thinking to her self:* I don’t want to meet with Grayson. He’s not going to like this situation. I shouldn’t have said anything, not this soon. But now he’s expecting me. I wonder if he would come here if I didn’t show. That would be a disaster. * She feels Colt touch her shoulder tracing the tattoo. Emotions from the past surface inside her. She fights the urge to tense her body* No…I have to go meet with him.
*The Book breaks into Persephone’s atmo.*
That time already? I guess I better get up to the bridge.
Abbey: Yeah I guess so. I need to get ready too. I have to…I’m going to check on the supplies.
Thought you said they were being delivered?
Abbey: They are. I just thought of some things I forgot.
Oh…ok. Well I’d best be going.
*A short time later the Book lands on Persephone*
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