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Senior Crew ([personal profile] dropoffs) wrote2022-09-21 08:59 pm
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ROLE — NAVIGATOR 🧭


NAVIGATOR
welcome, crewmate SHOMA ENDA.
On SUNDAY, once the unfortunate procedures of ... "Execution" has gone over, Shoma will hear the familiar ping of the I.R.I.S. at his wrist; the moment that he lifts up his hand to check what the noise is for, a window immediately pops up. The projection fills in a spread of maroon, and a message sent only to their designation loads in the window.

There is no compulsion to obey the request, but it is an extension of knowledge, and curiosity - and could be interesting.
Shoma Enda,

Unfortunate and ill timing given what's just happened, but mayhaps this invitation can provide some insight into what's to come with these upcoming weeks. I wish I could have done this at a better time but it is a decision that must be made before our next travel destination.

Meet me here as soon as possible and I'll be sure to explain more thoroughly.
METIS
A location pops up on the I.R.I.S. once the message is read, and will indicate where Shoma needs to go to meet with Metis. It will lead to a command room in which only the Senior Crew is allowed access, and an important factor when it comes to navigation. When he gets there, he'll find the COS waiting patiently, observing a line of data and routes illuminated on a panel above the main control that vanishes once they spot Shoma. A brief ! displays on the visor of their helmet before they lead them towards a table for seating with a gesture, some snacks and drinks already prepared.

"Let's have a seat. Ready to go over the details?"

RULES
As the role responsible for navigation, along with information that is acquired, Shoma is expected to follow a few rules:

1. For now, keep your new designation a secret. This can be revisited at a later date. Should this designation be shared with anyone without prior authorization, consequences and termination of position are possible.
2. If you distribute any information acquired, it must be done anonymously or without referencing the source. This can be revisited at a later date.
3. As the Navigator, Shoma will be presented with two/three routes to take in order to reach the Eudora's next stop. Each route will come with a brief description, and Shoma may only choose one. No further details will be offered regarding the route until the following Monday, and each will have its own consequences to bear. If you choose not to act, then a choice will be made for you.
4. Additionally, Shoma may use this time to speak directly with Metis each week. They may ask questions, receive small hints, or simply chat with them, though any information received will be subject to Metis' own discretion.
5. Your findings will be given to you after your decision is made on Sunday, with results of the path chosen announced Monday morning with the new mingle post.
solesuccess: (I know - I know)

[personal profile] solesuccess 2024-03-17 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ a lil wince because yeah...he was not going to say it, but yeah. ]

...some of you seem to think it's getting worse with time, too. And that's a little alarming. All the more reason some of us are trying to find solutions, too.

[ he props his head up with his prosthetic hand, watching them for a moment. ]

Everything about this ship is completely frustrating, but it's stupid not to think that the senior crew has their own set of problems that need to be worked out, too. I'm not interested in playing the "who has it worst" game anymore when it's bad for everyone. I doubt most of us want to see you guys suffering either when it's obvious something is wrong. [ to the last bit though, he pauses again. there's a conflicted expression that crosses his features, and he's silently thinking on this. ]

...thank you. I might just...keep it to myself though. I don't know yet. But that does help knowing it's an option.
solesuccess: (I'm taking this route)

[personal profile] solesuccess 2024-03-17 11:14 pm (UTC)(link)
It means this thing is multiplying, doesn't it? [ kill bill sirens. ] I don't have a reason not to trust you guys right now. If it starts to look like you're going to attack any of us, then that'll change. But for now, so far, you've all been open to asking for help and trying to help us. So as long as we're both working...there has to be a better route than this.

[ cyoa really did just unlock his character development about actually accepting and reaching out for help, jesus. anyway. ]

...all of us are getting off of this ship. You still have things to do for your world, remember? So. We'll see the whole thing through as best as we can.

[ ...ugh. ]

Let's say I chose to tell her. [ because. literally mizuki is always going to be his first consideration, even though he really does not sound thrilled. ] Could I also show her the information I've been getting when I make my picks?
solesuccess: (Turn it)

[personal profile] solesuccess 2024-03-17 11:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ hm. this is good information and he's just going to spiral about that on his own time. ]

That...changes a lot of how I was approaching this, but I guess it's good to know that it's something else that has to be moving from place to place. Did you guys get a recording of the results? I wanted to see for myself. [ because of npc funky memories... ] That is technically good news though. It means we can start on another route to find an answer...if I'm allowed to mention that to people, too.

[ he seems satisfied that he agrees that they can work together. it's progress, to say the least, and he will not argue further. they can all figure out how to get home.

and speaking of home. yeah! he is under no illusion that the senior crew wouldn't know who he means. ]


She's...way chattier than I am. She'd be one of the best people to get information out there. Well, her or Charles. It'd make sense. [ ... ] But I don't know if I want to tell her and give her another thing to worry about with me being here in the first place. That's why I'm looking at options, and what I can actually tell whoever it is I choose to tell.
solesuccess: (I'm taking this route)

[personal profile] solesuccess 2024-03-18 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ the kitty ears spring up. ]

That'd be awesome. I'll check in with them tomorrow. I...have some other things I'd like to discuss with them anyway. That's possible though? I'm not really that well-versed when it comes to medical like that, but I'd like to give it a try. If anything, I can at least tell people that we need to find a new track.

[ because again, what the hell is this thing. ]

...I'll think about it. See what happens over the week and make a decision then. [ and then isabel can fucking ambush him after this meeting. god. anyway. looking at his choices... ]

How bad would you say Umbral Winds are?
solesuccess: (Click it)

[personal profile] solesuccess 2024-03-18 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
[ kitty. ]

Yeah, I do. [ he is modest to a point but let's not kid ourselves. ] I'll reach out tomorrow then just to take a look. If we can get any sort of idea...maybe we can stop things before they get bad again this week.

[ mimicking the head tilt. ] The Source? [ but okay hm, heavy winds...not sure if good for staying on course. he sees, he sees. ]
solesuccess: (It's alright)

[personal profile] solesuccess 2024-03-18 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
Oh. [ he genuinely looks curious, but he also knows he should make his pick first and then ask questions. ] I want to hear more about that later.

[ but...hmmm. ]

I was gonna pick the middle route this time because I hadn't yet, but high winds buffeting the ship don't sound great. And I'm not sure how I feel about rocks possibly hitting us either. Smog should be fine though? The Eudora has enough high beam lights to get through and see, don't you think?
solesuccess: (I'm trying - I'm trying)

[personal profile] solesuccess 2024-03-18 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ there is a sudden swishing. the dog tail is back. he's pleased with that.

no, wait, focus, shoma. ]


You're sure? [ listen...he likes you guys but your memeries... ] If that's true, then maybe I'll stick with the pattern after all and go for the one I haven't yet. Winds are bad, but if you think the ship can stay on course without more stuff throwing it off then I think I have my choice.
solesuccess: (To my future)

[personal profile] solesuccess 2024-03-18 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ he just grins a little. the horrors persist but so does he, he supposes. ]

Then...let's see what kind of information we get this time.
solesuccess: (I'm taking this route)

[personal profile] solesuccess 2024-03-18 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ path chosen!!!

and he gets this data file and he's just :tails: for a second. looking between the file. then at metis. then the file. then metis again.

okay. hold on. ]


...going back to the old-fashioned way?
solesuccess: (Scroll it)

[personal profile] solesuccess 2024-03-19 07:09 pm (UTC)(link)
The journal. Most people would've defaulted to taking digital notes for safe keeping.
solesuccess: (That no one would call)

[personal profile] solesuccess 2024-03-21 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
I don't doubt that. [ ... ] I want to show you something, but...I'm worried it's going to hurt you if I do.
solesuccess: (Name it)

[personal profile] solesuccess 2024-03-21 03:41 pm (UTC)(link)
And while I agree with that kind of logic you know I'm gonna worry anyway. [ but he brings up his iris and he turns the holograph to metis to show them this. ]

Do...you remember keeping journal entries like this?

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