▽ 001 - video transmission

[double_edged]

[A splinter and a crack, a bit of a splash. Yes, this particular feed isn't the cleanest to come about, and the recipient that appears none too long after doesn't look as hot, either. He's definately just woken up from... something, that's for sure, and isn't the slighest bit pleased about it.]

Ahh... where...?

[Another rustling noise, and the General realizes what he's holding... or he would have, under normal circumstances. Whatever it was, it was the most ridiculous-looking device he'd ever see--

It was on.

A moment of confusion, then his brow comes down. With no knowledge as to where he was, or how he'd gotten here, for it to be broadcast to an unknown public was simply, downright demeaning. Whatever was in charge, he would be sure to have a few choice words with them.]

Von all den elenden--!

...

[The Lombax sighs, pinching the brim of his nose. An interesting situation, indeed.]

If there is any sentient life out there, speak now. I'm not in the mood for games.

Comments

[double_edged]

I never said anything about wallowing in misery, Colonel. Is there something you're not telling us?

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

Not you, no, but some make quite an act of their entrapment.

[double_edged]

Entrapment or no, I haven't got much of a choice. It's either live here, or not live at all.

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

[Jade was quiet for a long moment before he sighed.]

It seems to be that way for many.

[double_edged]

Yourself included?

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

I am fortunate that it is not the case.

[double_edged]

Then what keeps you here? That desire to be useful? To protect? Being with those who don't have a future to look forward to?

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

Certainly not.

[Jade seemed amused.]

I simply cannot leave. Vatheon prevents people from leaving. Much as we've attempted to, it never pans out.

[double_edged]

[Well alright, that's a unique twist. But understandable, considering the circumstances surrounding this place.]

Have any attempts been made? How do you know for sure?

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

Attempts have been made, yes, but none successful.

[Disappointingly.]

[double_edged]

Surely it shouldn't be that difficult? If there's a way in, there must be some way to leave.

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

We're not on any planet you know, General.

[double_edged]

That shouldn't matter. If there's no apparent way out, you blast one.

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

To my knowledge, blasting the Coral or the barrier have proved ineffective, and damaging the Coral would be a rather bad idea, given the nature of its unknown power an sustaining our life here.

[double_edged]

So why is it that the Coral sustains our life, yet we can move freely up onto the island and no more? Isn't the island separate? Couldn't we simply take a raft out?

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

I'm told by another person dragged here- who is apparently partial fish- that swimming or going out results in just endlessly going. Nothing has been found thus far.

It'd be possible to take a boat and supplies and see if that got us anywhere.

[double_edged]

...partial fish.

[Sorry, he's just going to. Tune the rest of that out and give the Colonel a side-eyed look at that.]

You're not... friends with this 'fish', are you?

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

[That's... An odd question.]

I don't see why my associations should concern you, currently.

However, I'm not friends with her, persay.

[He's starting to sound like Alister from before, being protective of Jade for one reason or another.]

[double_edged]

[Drophyds, man. Dem damn, dirty fish-mechs.]

I say this for the welfare of the planet we're on. Fish aren't entirely harmless, you know.

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

[Jade chuckled.]

Some fish, yes. But this world isn't your own, unfortunately. Most aren't too bad unless you get in the water and bother them~

[double_edged]

I don't think that would be something I plan on doing anytime soon, Colonel. We wouldn't want another city to be overtaken now, would we?

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

[By fish???]

Certainly.

[Whatever floats your catnip boat, man.]