Mod M ([personal profile] tenforward_m) wrote in [community profile] ten_fwd_ooc2014-06-22 06:24 pm
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TEST DRIVE #3 - Alien Bazaar/Ten Forward

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Option 001. Alien planet, marketplace: So you're new to this whole space travel thing. The ship is cool and all, but there are hundreds of alien worlds out there. You want to explore. To see what the universe REALLY looks like.

Well, here's your chance! Your first stop is this lovely indoor marketplace, which looks kind of like a mall. There are stalls one after the other as far as the eye can see, and they sell all kinds of things: food, clothes, trinkets, animals, fabrics, jewelry, perfumes, books, etc etc. Some things look human, easy to recognize; other things look very alien. There are two levels, and constant chatter as people hawk their wares and discuss prices.

Do you want to explore? Poke at the weird shops? Buy a gift for a new friend? Flirt with someone at the food court? Maybe you see a pickpocket, and must run to the aid of the victim. Maybe there's some other villainy afoot. After all, a crowded marketplace is a good place for villains to lurk, causing trouble. Whether you're a hero or just an unassuming traveler, there proves to be some adventure for you on this planet.


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Option 002. Aboard the Enterprise, Ten Forward: You have no idea what just happened. One minute you were home, and now you're on a spaceship, in the middle of a crowded room. It looks like a bar. There are people eating and drinking, some in uniform, others not. Some are clearly aliens.

You've managed to land in Ten Forward a long bar with barstools and a bartender, tables sprinkled throughout, and the far wall is nothing but windows out to space. It looks like a nice lounge, low conversation making the room hum.

Better ask some questions and find out where you are, or just tap the closest person on the shoulder and try to make friends. The bar is open.
in_the_wrong_q: (srsly)

[personal profile] in_the_wrong_q 2014-07-20 10:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"Because it's not our business." A shrug. He might be the more... benevolent Q, if there's such a thing, but...

"Besides, how do you know that I can?"
spideys: (011 ❖ what's a hero.)

[personal profile] spideys 2014-07-20 10:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's worth a shot, isn't it?" Peter tries.

He's not sure if this Q is pulling his leg, but at this point this is the closest he's ever come to talking to one of their kind, and he's gonna do something, he's gotta at least try.

"We're not pawns in a game. We're people. We have lives. Everyone here's got - they've all got homes, and jobs, and loved ones. We're not s'posed to be here."
in_the_wrong_q: (welp)

[personal profile] in_the_wrong_q 2014-07-20 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm afraid you're speaking to the wrong Q." He comments, setting the drink down. "Appealing to my sense of... humanity. How quaint. Yes. I can see why Q finds you interesting."
spideys: (001 ❖ great responsibility.)

[personal profile] spideys 2014-07-20 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
That right there shuts Peter up.

There's no use talking to this guy. But at least he gave it a try anyway.

Right now he wants to be anything but interesting. Interesting means there'll be poking around. And poking around means that somehow, in some way, his superhero identity is going to be found out. Maybe even exposed.

"Whatever, man. Like I said: not. Interesting. I just wanna go home."
in_the_wrong_q: (smile)

[personal profile] in_the_wrong_q 2014-07-21 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
"And like I said... I beg to differ." There's a wide grin before Q blinks out, and his voice comes from Peter's right ear.

"Sit back. Relax. Enjoy the ride. You'll love it."

And he's gone.