E.S. Berkhard---1st Mission. "Getting to know you, getting to know all about you...."

[proxy_explorers]

Each crewmate had woken up in a cabin assigned to them, with their name and role on the door outside. It was a pretty nice little cabin, private and with a private bathroom. Like a basic hotel room honestly, in shades of deep blue and rich brown wood and steel. Clean sheets on the bed, clean linens on the desk waiting for use, and a closet full of uniforms for their use. (Each consisting of dark blue BDU pants and jacket with rank and name, a black undershirt, and black boots. These uniforms are modified for non-humanoid wear as needed.)

A small note was on the desk, on top of the linens. "Welcome Explorer! For your first mission, you are to proceed to the Waystation's VR deck. There is a map accessible on your Omniband, which will also be used to lock and unlock your cabin. Each Omniband is individually designated. It is recommended Omnibands be worn at all times." Indeed, there is a small blue, silver, or grey band that looks like a circular smart-watch on the desk. The 'band' itself will expand to fit over any width, or can be unlocked and flipped to form an 'S' type shape with the screen, to act like a traditional phone.

Explorers can explore their ship if they want. Although they won't be able to undock or leave the Waystation. Heading out further into the Waystation, they're free to explore there as well. They will be prompted by their Omniband though, to gather in the VR Holodeck. The longer one takes to get to the VR Holodeck, the more insistent the prompts will get--starting with a beeping, that will only get worse the longer it takes. There is no way, short of hacking the Omniband, to disable this beeping. This is the first 'mission' after all!

Once there, the sliding doors will open to reveal what almost looks like any good 2010's employee conference room, although the table has been moved to the side and laid out with snacks and drinks. Stepping in will prompt a "My name is ____" badge to appear with the person's chosen name on their clothes in an appropriate place. Also on the table are various ideas for Ice-Breakers! A big banner spans the room and says "Welcome Explorers!"

It appears your first mission is for everyone to get to know each other!

OUT OF CHARACTER
This is for your chars to get to know each other, since you'll all be working as a crew. The MDSOBs have tried to make it welcoming and easy and encouraging. Below there will be a thread for some different Ice Breaker Activities. Please respond there for threads.

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Ginko Biloba intro

[tree_of_light]

Ginko stepped through the doors, ears and tail flicking a little as he glanced down at his new wristband again. This seemed to be where he was meant to meet everyone... and there were the snacks. Perfect.

He made an immediate beeline for the table, intent on getting some food before anyone stopped him. He could talk to people while he ate.

The badge that appeared on his broad ships-uniform clad shoulder went mostly ignored. Creation magic was nothing new, though it did seem a bit odd it would be used for something so small.

[hunter_marked_soul]

Nathanial was alert, though it was subtle to tell. He was a Hunter---had been brought here as a Hunter. But he was also given to understand that their first mission was quite literally to get to know each other and be a 'crew'. Which meant it was very unlikely the beastly-looking being that just entered was a 'Beast' he was to hunt.

Still, pale-golden-brown eyes stared for a few seconds, before Nathanial made his way over cautiously. Not afraid, just alert. The presence of a similar name badge to his own ("Hello, my name is Nathanial") confirmed his suspicions that this was meant to be another crew-member. That they were to work together...

[tree_of_light]

While Nathaniel stared, Ginko filled a modest plate with a wide variety of foods, mostly picking things he didn't recognize. He was just examining something that most closely resembled a tiny green tree when he felt the presence of someone approaching him.

He looked away from the item with a faint smile, gaze focusing on the brown-haired Hyur. "Hello." His voice was quiet, the tone deep with a slight British accent. "I'm given to understand this is the time to meet my fellow crew mates. Am I correct in assuming you are one?"

[hunter_marked_soul]

"That was my understanding as well." Likewise, Nathanial's voice was faintly accented, and a light tenor. "I am glad to have it confirmed, as while I mean no offense in this statement--you resemble one afflicted with the scourge of the Beast where I am from. And they are not allies or friends." But Nathanial's tone meant he was confirming this one wasn't one of those.

Still cautious--alert, but not hostile. "My name is Nathanial. All of this is quite new to me."

[tree_of_light]

Ginko frowned a little, more thoughtful than upset. "It bodes ill to hear of such a thing--but I assure you I am not any type of beast, nor are any of my people. When such corruption of the soul happened on my star, the people so afflicted became much more monstrous than myself."

It was still upsetting he couldn't save them, but that was part of why he joined this group. Getting his mind off his recent troubles.

Shaking off the somber mood a little, he nodded. "I may have been aboard a ship in the past, but I was a mere passenger and we travelled but a short distance. I am hopeful this journey will have a more peaceful conclusion, as well."

[hunter_marked_soul]

"Oh some of them became far more monstrous than simply the ones you resemble." Nathanial added, bowing his head a little, and raising his left hand slightly over his chest. "Again, I mean no offense. I'm...rather glad to hear you're not 'corrupted--that is a good way to put it."

Once his head raises again, those pale-golden-brown-eyes are sharp, and slightly odd. "Though there is the possibility you're lying, but I doubt it. Again, we're all meant to work together yes?" Nathanial was trying to lay out all the cards early, in a way.

"I've been on ships that sail upon the ocean, but all of this--even the clothing--" One hand swept out to encompass 'all of this'. "--is not what I am used to. 'Tis like something from a book or two I remember reading."

[fourglasswalls]

Oh. Oh jeez. Oh no. Glass nearly dropped his plate in a hurry to siiiidle on over, not anywhere near as subtly as he thought, so he could put one hand to his mouth to shield the whisper. "Psst! Psst! You showed up in Crinos form! You're gonna give yourself away!"

Hurry up and fix it before you Delirium-ify the normal humans, dude!