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[ The communicator clicks on, revealing the sunlit decore of Twilight Town. Sunset Hill, specifically, for those familiar with the location.

What should also be familiar is the statue in view of the camera. Not so familiar? The portal set at the base, the glow pulsing brightly. Invitingly, even. A pricklemane bounces towards it, then stops, tilting its head from left to right and waggling its ears in a show of interest. ]

This wasn't here when I passed by this morning. But it looks like the wait for something new to happen is over.

[ After 10 seconds or so of focus, the camera swings around until the firm frown of Lin Beifong is visible. ]

We don't know what might be through here, and securing a safe point on the other side is a priority. I plan on crossing over shortly. Anyone in Twilight Town is welcome to join me, but I recommend being ready for combat.

[ooc: this post is action/prose friendly! feel free to reply to Lin, or go ahead and do your own thing in a seperate thread. :D ]

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We're at the point were we say, "Let's split up gang."

[Okay, York, being off balance does not mean you have to be snarky at the new arrivals.]

It's a UNSC frigate called the Mother of Invention. We might be in space.

W - I can survive in space. But it is hardly preferable...

[She casts the walls a very uneasy glance; that part of the equation hadn't quite hit her until right now. Space has never been the greatest experience for her.]

Then we really don't want to punch any holes in it.

[That is of course assuming that ending up in space unprotected is lethal. Being in a dream might cancel that, but Sora sure as hell doesn't want to find out the hard way.

There was something else, though...]

Hey, does anyone else feel like we're being watched?

[Being quiet was a particular talent of Chell's, though she let out a quiet huff at that comment. Up until this point, she'd been satisfied to hold back and take in the information conveniently spilling from the guy in yellow. Verdict was still out on whether or not she was surprised by this place, namely on determining just how uncomfortably familiar it was.

The fact was, if there were AI involved, they were almost guaranteed being watched. They'd get nowhere sitting around talking about it, though. She takes a few steps out to separate herself from the rest; there, she started the first group. Who else is coming?]

For the moment, we'll worry about what's inside the ship, not out.

[ A hand claps on York's shoulder; it isn't a scold, but is firm for the brief time it rests there. Reassurance, perhaps.

Then the metalbender's hand drops and Lin clasps both behind her. Her pricklemane nudges at Sparky and Max, a friendly rumble in his throat, before he bounces over to stand next to Lin, and puff up seriously. It's a rather comical immitation in its own fashion, although he's not doing it for fun - he's doing his best to be as stern as she is! (...it isn't working).

Lin ignores him. Instead, she has another frown for Edge (=n=!!), before she nods at Chell as the quietest of the recent arrivals seperates from the group. At least someone's taking the initiative.]

If it's like any other ship, there should be multiple decks, and access points on the port and starboard sides.

I'll remain here as point of contact for any latecomers, and keep us coordinated. If anything unwanted tries to come in through those doors, I should be able to handle it.

[ That, and she doesn't want to use her seismic sense in front of the group. Not just yet..

Did you have to say that out loud, Sora? There's a slight grimace as her reply. ]

[Luna casts the ceiling a contemplative glance. It...must be this FILSS. The Alpha is gone now. Though she herself is from the past, relative to her own sister...]

Yes...possibly. We should speak with caution.

I believe the other Freelancers must be informed of this development as soon as possible. [Read: before one walks in here and has a total breakdown. Lookin' at you, Washington.]

[...]

Fantastic. [just a general observation, said to no one in particular.]

[After some scanning, Jarvis has assessed that the tech present on this space-frigate is remarkably similar, if not the same era and make as the tech present in York's armor. That could likely explain the testiness and apparent emotional reaction if this is something from his waking home.

Interesting.

He's not picking up a definitive answer on another AI, however, which is disconcerting considering, yeah, it feels like the walls have eyes.

He steps off to the side as well, though it's unclear if he's planning to impose himself on Chell or just form another group.]

Are we expecting anyone else?

Presently? No.

But we are the first here, and others will follow to see what's been found soon enough. Someone might as well take responsibility.

[ Apparently Lin's decided to be that Someone for this round.

Her head tilts slightly at Luna's comment, then a glance to York. He had said he was a soldier - 'Freelancer'...would that be his unit's name, perhaps?]

Would be wise.

So it isn't just me...

[Yes, he had to say that out loud. Otherwise he would have been wondering if he was going nuts. But since it isn't just him, he's a bit less worried about it. True, it's not a good thing if they are actually being watched.

He's not so sure it's a good idea for Edge to run off alone either, but somehow he doubts there's any stopping the guy. At least if he takes Lin's advice and keeps his communicator handy, he should be okay.]

Each world we've seen has had different Nightmares. I don't think we'll see any that have been around the towns already.

[Now with Edge taking off and Lin deciding to stay by the portal in case any one else comes through, that leaves five to split up and scout around. Unsure of who he should go with, Sora waits to see who is going where.]

[Good lord, no wonder Edge went off on his own--groups took absurdly long to get anything decided, and it boded ill for any sort of efficiency to come of this scouting endeavor.

If this place is what it seemed to be, and if there is someone watching, Chell has no intention of letting it come to them at its own leisure. She levels her own weapon at the wall, just across from the entrance portal, and throws up one of her own--an opaque, radiating blue oval, waiting for a partner to pop into existence. A quick and easy way to the exit, should anything go wrong.

Chell gives the dithering group one last pointed look, and proceeds to start her way down the hall.]

[York's done with waiting as well.]

Hey, Luna, let's get going. I'll show you the sights.

[Luna doesn't look so well; he doesn't want to leave Sora and the new guy no choice, but he'd rather talk to her about what's up when they're on their own, rather than in front of people. He heads deeper into the ship, pointedly ignoring the leaderboard. Of course it's still here.]

[Tony casts a glance at Chell's portal. Okay. That's... new. ...and he's going to get as far away from it as possible, because being in a random part of maybe!outer space and near some portal of unknown tech was not conducive to his health right now. Seriously. He needs to get moving now before the hyperventilating starts.

He starts off in whatever direction it looks like someone else hasn't taken, yet, then casts a glance back at Sora, who seems to be the only adventurer left.]

You coming with me, kid, or are you the lone ranger type, too?

[~~So sorry, Sora~~]

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