Encampment Under the Sea [Open to All]

[applesaucemod]

Since the dreamers of Manhattan had such a lovely time at the last vaguely-nautical-themed party, the Rift has decided to step things up a notch. Tonight, the dreamers will find themselves in what appears to be a city very much like the one they inhabit in the waking world, full of towering skyscrapers, neon signs, and heavy traffic. But there is one rather crucial difference: this city is located deep underwater, and the aforementioned traffic is mostly whales and fish, with the occasional submersible thrown into the mix.

The walls and windows are heavily reinforced to withstand the pressure of the water outside, and the people who dwell in these buildings seem to be doing rather well for themselves, for the most part. Buildings are connected by enclosed walkways, so barring any horrible accidents, the dreamers should have no problem getting around without getting too wet.

Much like the city they inhabit in the waking world, some areas are more obviously affluent than others, and the dreamers are as likely to stumble upon an upscale club as an underwater pub. But while the chances of a full structural breakdown are slim, there are definitely some areas that are on the leaky side, and a general sense of claustrophobia pervades the city wherever you might find yourself.

Explore. Or, if you're feeling particularly ambitious, attempt to escape. Either way, take care - it's hard to say what might be lurking in the darkness just beyond the city lights.



[ooc: Y'all know the drill. All characters are welcome, whether they are in the game or not. Characters can remember or forget the events of the dreaming at the player's discretion. And the party never stops - backtag into infinity!]

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testing, testing

[james_t]

Wherever he is, it's dark and unpleasant. His boots push though what must be an inch or two of water, and he feels along the wall as he goes.

"Lights." No luck. "Computer, lights," he tries louder, but he has the feeling that he's not anywhere aboard the Enterprise. This place seems to have more in common with a 19th century sewer system than a starship. The walls, as he moves his hands along them, seem to be covered in a fine layer of mildew.

He gropes his way halfway across the room before he finds a hatch of some kind. It has a large wheel in place of a handle. A ship, maybe, but not a starship. The door doesn't budge easily, but once he throws his weight into it, the wheel turns and he can finally pull open the door.

He squints against the harsh fluorescent lighting in the next room. He can see someone up ahead. That's the best news he's had since he got here.

"Hello! I'm afraid I'm..." He lifts his foot to step into the room, observing sourly the water dripping out of the side of his boot. "...a little lost."

[johnny_truant]

Johnny turns sharply, edgy, in no mood to be fucking jumped by anyone else tonight.

"Yeah, get in..." He stops short. "...line."

Holy fuck. Holy fuck. Is that... that... it can't be.

No, it definitely is. Holy shit.

"Captain Kirk?!" he says, halfway between complete incredulity and seriously embarrassing nerdy fuckin excitement. He takes a step forward, shoes squelching wetly on the metal floor. "You're Captain Kirk!"

[james_t]

"...Yes, I am." Well, he was going to introduce himself, but it seems that's not necessary. He steps over into the room, wiping his hand off on his shirt as he goes. He's a little uncomfortable that he's been recognized. He looks over the metal walls as he goes, feeling more on guard now that he's recognizable in this place.

When he gets close enough, he offers his hand for a shake. Whoever he is, this person doesn't seem like he's doing very well (who would, in a place like this?), but he's going to need his help if he's going to get to the bottom of this. "This may seem a strange question, but could you tell me where I am? What is this place?"

[johnny_truant]

"Uh, um," says Johnny eloquently, shaking the hand offered. Wow. If only Gabe were here. Gabe would LOVE this. "We're, um. Dreaming. Captain."

Johnny would never consider himself a Trekkie, barely even watched the old show, but some things are just impossible not to know about, and the pure absurdity of this encounter makes him want to almost affect a character. Or at least acknowledge the rank. Hell, by the show's logic, there could not be a better person to run into.

"It's a shared dream," he says, feeling weirdly diplomatic. Like an ambassador to the Dreaming and the Rift. It's your lucky day, Kirk. "Not just you and me, like, a lot of people. I've been through a bunch of them. This one isn't great, but it's... you know, not the worst I've had. Did you... come through the Rift? Sir?"