New Start Zephyr Intro 1 - RPLOG
From Flexible Survival
Participants
Date
24/1/2013
Log
You all got a request to join Robert into the requisition room of Zephyr. While such communication wasn't a secret, seems that only part of the agents got the invite. And by the look of it, everyone has clothes on them.. which is not a common sight. The room seems to be reserved, away from the usual chaos of the angets busy with their daily missions.
Evangelica steps into the room, peering around nervously as she searches for signs of life. After a moment's hesitation she approaches the zebra, hovering nervously and rather shyly trying to get his attention with a little "U-um..."
Arimia slithers into the room after the bunny, her coat held tight and secured at the waist with a belt holding a sword. She has a cigarette dangling from her lips and she glances around. She moves to a clear area of the room, where she can see and hear Robert easily, and coils into something resembling a seated position before saying at Evangelica's hesitant words, "I'm sure he'll clarify things when everyone is gathered."
Skylar enters the rooms soon after the lamia, adjusting her clothing after the usual flying around, she nods at the other two occupants and then examines some of the items in the 'store' if it could be called that, she ponders the uses of some of them but soon remembers that this might be all of the people Robert called and settles down in a spot.
Balina saunters her way into the room with a put-upon scowl, upper arms crossed between her chests so tightly as to be almost hidden. The expression breaks somewhat upon seeing at least one familiar face, and her free hand taps Skylar on the shoulder in passing while looking for a suitable place to slouch conspicuously.
Stetson hat hanging from its loop around his neck, Thor spares a quick glance of interest at the collection of Special Wares in Robert's inventory. Though here by request and not for the shopping, it never hurts to look... At least, that is what the (agent) zebra tells himself in passing with a sigh. "Been hangin' out with Mickey too long," he grumbles ruefully, chuckling with a wry good humor. Hooves click as he moves into the smaller, more official area beyond Robert's counter. Sweeping eyes take glance of those within the room, and he tips his head in courtesy. "G'afternoon, all."
There is a feint, sliding sound. It's kind of subtle, deep, but a moment later Sil can be seen in the doorway. The Lab 6 head is wearing her usual, strange garb that just doesn't fit the image of a scientist. Those synthetic, dark wraps, strung and hung around her horso, albeit the hood of it is pulled back to reveal her bald, humanoid head. She has an expression of calm curiosity on her face, along with a little..well. Annoyance in a way, as if she has yet to determine if whatever's coming is worth pulling her from her work. She takes a glance around, her serpentine tongue flicking once, twice, before a light smile pulls on her dark painted lips as she recognizes some faces. With her gloved arms clasped behind her back she slides further in, nodding to those present, replying to Thor with a "Greetings.." before she looks at Robert, her eyes focusing on the man. "Hello, Robert." she says, lightly nodding, as her serpent length begins to pile up beneath her fluidly. "I presume this is important."
Robert smiles as he sees everyone finally gathered here, giving a nod to the shy bunny and offering her a comfy seat. At the same time, he bows a bit his head to Sil and Thor in greeting and respect, "Glad to see you, Thor, doctor Sil.". Giving the sign to sit down after everyone got inside the smaller room, the zebra morph takes a deep breath, before starting to talk. "First of all, thank you for having answered this special call. I didn't summoned you here for the usual daily task.. but to seek your collaboration for a more important mission." The zebra starts to explain, smiling as his usual, "For who doesn’t know me, I'm Robert, the one in charge of the requisition area of Zephyr. And for today, I have a big mission to offer.. especially for those seeking new challanges. Truth is, some of the Prometheans are not happy for the freedom we offer, calling us decadent and a risk for their children's future. We are used to these words, and most of the New Dawn's leaders know they need us and how much we are doing for them. We are not new to their attempts to seek for a new place to move in.. they tried it with Bozeman, but they weren't prepared for the dire situation of that city. This is a time to group together, not to spread out our people and efforts like they are doing. Still, those stubborns didn't gave up and kept sending out their children to seek new bubbles and cities. And in the end, it seems that they finally did it.. they found this city, Clairmont, which seems a suitable site to rebuild. Any question so far?"
Evangelica stares at Arimia for a long few seconds before offering her a polite little nod. Then she takes a seat, wriggling around in the chair as she tries to get comfortable, finally finding comfy spot and listening to Robert quite intently. "I um, i-it's just um...well, wh-where is it?" she murmurs once he's done, fiddling with the bottom of her hoodie as she speaks.
Arimia gives a small nod at Evangelica's question and asks, "And have investigations into it on our end come up with the same conclusions as they have?" She pulls her cigarette, unlit, from her mouth, slipping it into a pocket before crossing her arms over her chest. "And if they did prove successful how would that effect their relations with us?"
Skylar smiles at the pat she receives from Balina and at Sil's entrance, but doesn't have any reaction towards the rest of the group. She soon falls silent as Robert begins talking and shakes her head in negatory as he asks if anyone has questions, letting others deal with that part for now.
Balina raises a paw. "It sounds a lot like you're just going to try and dump the complainers into a new city and hope the problem goes away. What's out in Clairmont that makes it worthwhile?"
Thor leans back in his chosen seat, ears slanting forward as he broods thoughtfully. "ell, folks gotta restart somewhere. Politickin' aside, I'll keep my fingers crossed for good things. Clairmont... it used to be a little college town, right?" he asks, one ear slanting cockwise as he glances towards Evangelica. "'Bout an hour or so east of Los Angeles, in California. Water supplies, decent backdrop near the mountains... If that's where they've gone, should be a pretty nice place." Sharp ears quirk as he looks back towards Robert. "Has somethin' happened?"
Sil lets out a light snort, and settles down on her coil in an elegant, upright sitting position. "I have a question as well. Well. A few." She leans foreward, the serpentinne coils starting beneath her 'hips' lifting a little before she settles her elbows onto them, and rests her chin on her lifted, folded hands. "What nanite presence is surrounding that city?" she states. "What potential resources, good or bad?" Her tongue flicks. "And what kind of headstart do the Prometheans have?"
Robert waits for all of you to do the first round of question, giving an slighter longer look at Skylar, as to be sure that she hasn't questions, yet. "The city is south, south-east from here, a decent trip with our helicopters and it's exactly as Thor said: a small town, fresh water, mines and fertile lands. We are quite agreeing with their conclusion, even if further investigation is needed. But the place seems suitable to support an economy and a settlement.. and yes, to keep complainers away from Fairhaven. They will be happy, and we'll be happy, everyone win.". The zebra takes out a small glass filled with water and sips a bit from it, before focusing on Sil, "Most of this needs further investigation, we weren't able to have a complete examination yet. The place seems safe, rich of resources and the bubble is stable. The only thing we found out is a sensitive weaker influence of the nanites... people moving there seemed to experience less.. sexual hunger, so to speak. And the Prometheans don't have a real headstart.. right now they are recruiting people as we are doing, and some of the children occupying the city are from Zephyr as well.". After another pause, the zebra resumes, "Still, the situation is quite dire. While the place is fit for sustaining itself, they don't have the technology to fix the factories and make them running. And at first, we hadn't any interest to support their initiative. This would had been just another failure from their part, but they surprised us.. by seeking the help of Rsx. As you all know, our former partner have a good amount of technological knowledge, but due the situation of their city, they are always in need of munitions and other resources. Somehow, Prometheans and Rsx managed to negotiate, knowledge in exchange of a portion of the local production. This is when some of our leaders decided to move. We can't allow the balance we created to fall apart, letting Rsx to take a step ahead of us. So, we decided to offer our support, in exchange of some freedom with the local market. This could be a chance to create a new market, with restrictions like no public sex and wearing clothes. And turning down our offers of help and what we can offer is not something a smart leader would ever refuse..."
In a sudden fit of embarrassment, Eva's face quite noticeably pinkens, a furious blush showing through her fur. "I c-can um, r-rules like that a-are um, they're um...th-think um, i-if people w-want those kind of, th-those kind of rules th-they should um, be all-allowed t-to, s-so um, I um..." she manages to stutter out, her blush not dying down for a second as she keeps her head down, seemingly unwilling to make eye contact with anyone in the room.
Arimia turns to stare at the bunny during her outburst, before turning back to Robert. "So it's a nice little find. What is preventing us from moving in and taking over the factories ourselves? The Prometheans can't fix them, and RSX can. But if we can move in before that happens and establish a presence..." She gives a small shrug of her shoulders then, falling silent.
Skylar 'huhs' at the long description of the situation and tilts her head at Evangelica, her gaze telling that she's sort of expecting the bunny to have a heart attack, when nothing happens, she doesn't seem to react much to Arimia's argument, thinking about it before finally adressing Robert. "Sounds like a best case scenario in my opinion. I mean, this actually sounds like a place for truly rebuilding society instead of simply brushing the rubble aside and having most of the agents from all sides be slightly sex crazed as we develop more and more, I think our presence there is quite vital if we want anyone remotely connected to Zephhyr to not be despised in this new city. We'd be seen as freeloaders if we don't help...even if this help is not free."
Balina snorts as she listens to Robert, then again at bunnycrises in progress. Resting herself against a display case, she gives the door a slightly longer look than she does Robert, finally shrugging all her shoulders and shaking her head. "I am waiting for the catch, but Sky's more or less right. This is better than most people would be expecting, and certainly more promising than the last few places I've been to. Keep talking, Robert."
Thor's expression grows decidedly neutral, and the horseman pats at his pocket, searching for a ready cigar. He casts a glance of sympathy to the bunny before he draws the cigar free, leaning back in his chair with a quiet creak. "Gotta agree with the carbird, myself. No offense." He lends a sly wink to Skylar, expression returned to neutral before he continues. "We go out, take a look-see, and gather information. Further info to come, I warrant. Meanwhile, chip in, lend a hand, and bury any random hatchets might be sittin' around. Sounds simple." He spares a glance for the others, gaze silent as he ignites the dark cigar, quiet blue flame licking from the butane lighter at hand.
Sil's eyes slightly turn, and she eyes Evangelica with an unreadable expression, before she closes those eyes and lets out a soft sigh. They open again, the lamia focusing on Robert, her expression...serious. "I fully agree. RSX must not have a dominance over that city. The fact that they and the Prometheans collaborate on this one is...regrettable. But I am sure the marketheads can figure something out in that regard." Her tongue flicks, before she eyes Arimia. "We cannot take over the factories, because if I understood things right..the city is populated." Her eyes find Robert again. "Is that correct? Else there would be no..market to get into. Just the explorers from each side. And the nanite presence is actually...low?" She slightly cocks her head. "Intriguing. I presume investigation of those nanites will be one of the unofficial priorities." She actually manages not to make it sound hopeful.
