( video ) uns: maxwell & jtk | thesa : ready up

[braidedwonder]

[ Video greetings from Jim Kirk and Duo Maxwell, who are both in what looks like one of the various tech rooms on Thesa Station. The only lights are emergency ones and glittering bits from the computers themselves. In the background, the blaring sound of an alarm siren is audible, though it's been muffled in here (possibly by someone disconnecting the speaker or shoving a sock over it, who knows).

Jim begins: ] As you're aware, the Natha left Thesa a few weeks ago, and the station has been in a state of low-power ever since. Stable, just running quieter. Today, though - [ he thumbs over his shoulder. ] Full-on emergency mode.

[ Here's where the braided pilot finally chips in, looking away from the screen he’s been typing and swiping away at in the background, throwing his braid over his shoulder with his typical candor, blue eyes finally turning to the camera to look at it instead of rudely staring off to the side to see what he could diagnose. ]

So, from what I can gather there’s nothin’ going on with the ship that would typically trigger emergency mode like this. Electricity is as stable as it’s gonna get, the shields are all up and there’s nothin’ within immediate range of the ship that the sensors show as a threat.. [ Duo pauses, clicks a few more buttons with a crease in his brow of concentration - ] .. so, yeah, there’s no obvious reason this is happening other than maybe the fact the Natha are gone for ..

[ A flick of a hand. ] .. Whatever they’re gone for.

But… [ There’s some weight to this, and that usually jovial or smirking face is dead serious as he looks back to the screen. ] .. all the training equipment is stuck in a conflict mode to teach people how to fight. Both physical combat as well as the flight modules for people who want to be that eager about it.

If anyone has any experience or clearances for the Natha’s mobile suits there’s training modules for that, and I’d be happy to offer to let you go against my mobile suit with the promise I’ll treat ya nice and gentle. [ Duo grins in that cocky way again, turning to Jim as if saying he’s done from here. ]

Following that, [ Jim says, exchanging a look with Duo, ] if anyone has spacecraft or advanced computer experience would like to come and be briefed on the situation, you're encouraged to do so, in case something happens to necessitate defending Thesa. [ The worry isn't just Thesa itself, of course, but the people asleep up here. ] I know most of us are focused on what's happening with the potential for a resurrected dragon, and this is horrible timing. Hopefully it'll remain a preventative measure up here.

Thanks.

[ Duo gives a little bit of a ‘saluting’ motion, though it’s clearly not military grade before turning back to his screens. ]

Looks like we’ll do best to be prepared on both fronts – everyone better be ready.

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[devilcalling]

[ There's a clear note of interest and, perhaps, relief in her expression when he drops those four words. From one person to another, "I work in space," means a lot when you're stuck on a planet that hasn't achieved space travel and hooked up with spacefaring organizations. ]

Sounds like a logical conclusion to me. I hope it doesn't come to that, but I'd just as soon not have to fuss with the system if it does. I'm no stranger to space or security systems myself.

[willrevile]

[ The relief is mutual - there aren't enough people with technical know-how, he feels, but at the same time, it's probably rougher for them to adjust to the planet. Swings and roundabouts. ]

You'll definitely be able to parse it up here, then, [ he says confidently. ] We can't get into everything, but it's pretty straight forward. Jim Kirk, by the way, nice to meet you.

[devilcalling]

I'll take straightforward. I'm Ryoko.

[ She may actually tip her head a bit. ]

The pleasure's mine. Do either of you need anything planetside before I head up?

[willrevile]

Ryoko, [ he says with a nod. Cool beans. ] Nah, we're alright. I think somebody brought cheeseburgers and fries up here a bit ago, but they've vanished into the tubes.

[ And Jim, at least, has a couple changes of clothes and necessities stashed away in the quarters he's commandeered. ]

The mess if offline, though, so if you think you'll need anything, you should bring it up with you.

[devilcalling]

Roger that! I'll see you all shortly, then.

[ BYOB means BYOB and Ryoko will be doing just that! ]

[willrevile]

See you when you get here. [ 👍 ]