The Stargazing Meme

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the stargazing meme

oo1. comment with your characters
make sure to put names, series, & preferences somewhere!
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oo2. reply to others in character
oo3. use the rng and enter 1-10
oo4. play out what happens—anything goes!
oo5. profit? oh yeah!

prompts

one → meteor shower you just saw a falling star! and another! make a wish!
two → aliens what was that? was that really? omg no way a ufo!
three → lunar eclipse you've been sitting out for hours, waiting for this. it's so cool!
four → comet does it move fast or slow? either way, it's amazing.
five → full moon the moon is so huge! just don't look too long, it's really bright too.
six → star dust anything can happen in space. make up your own plot!
seven → solar eclipse this might be happening in the middle of the day!
eight → planet sighting is that a new star? nope, just a neighbor in the solar system!
nine → constellations do you know the stories behind these odd patterns?
ten → deep space normal stargazing isn't that much fun. you got a telescope!

Comments

[waterfell]

They're large cities, filled with many people. [Highly energized.] They have tall buildings and wide roads.

[lost_sailor]

They must be impressive to behold.

[waterfell]

I grew up there. I'm used to it by now. But it's beautiful sometimes at night.

[lost_sailor]

I'd imagine so.

...I've not seen many large cities in my travels. Even my homeland lacks what you're describing.

[waterfell]

[A world like that...]

If it's like that, your land should strive to develop more, and grow.

[lost_sailor]

The continents aren't heavily populated-- but, it is possible that we can develop what you're describing. Someday.

[waterfell]

Call it a goal for you to strive towards. If you think you can achieve it.

[lost_sailor]

It's possible. There's a lot of work that we need to do, but it might happen while we're in the process of achieving our goals.

[waterfell]

[Humans have a far way to go. But even she knows they've started to make progress, and will make more. It's given her a sliver of respect for them, finally.]

Good luck to you, then! I'll give you some advice, if you want.

[lost_sailor]

[He was a sailor and adventurer, like all of his friends. The desire for an honest challenge was as strong as any incoming tide, but he knew that every journeyman needed a word of guidance when the path became unclear.]

I'm listening.

[waterfell]

Don't just say 'it might happen'. If you want to see that future, make it for yourself. [Time to study those seas and make some better maps, sailor.]

[lost_sailor]

[He laughed.]

That's true! We've got much rebuilding to do, so it can be difficult to see beyond that.

[It was also his mentality, born from a life in a stagnating culture. Though he had desire, he was willing to wait a lifetime to see his work come to fruition.]

i am amazed she gave somewhat positive advice. XD

[waterfell]

[She isn't so willing to wait anymore. Waiting and hoping never brought her the things she wanted. Going out and taking them for herself... did.]

Learn to look far ahead, if you want to end up at the place you're hoping for.

it's good advice anyway!

[lost_sailor]

[They achieved their goal the moment that the Mars Lighthouse was lit once more--now their priority was rebuilding the town that had been crushed under the mountain as it crumbled, and to maintain a vigilant watch over what may happen in this new era. The adventure no longer had a clear end...but it provided Piers with exactly what he wanted.]

Thank you. [A smile.] I'll remember that.

that's why i'm amazed. XD ami being helpful again, d'aww

[waterfell]

[She can understand that. The enemy was defeated - and the mess left behind will be no easy feat to rebuild from.]

Why does it interest you so much? [Not everyone has an interest in taking such an active role in their own world's fate.]

:D

[lost_sailor]

Who wouldn't have an interest in bettering their homeland? [It was said plainly, as if it were a tenant in life.] We've seen many changes recently that could either be a great boon or the beginning of a crisis. But the sun shines for now. That's the important part.

[waterfell]

There are people who aren't concerned with that at all. [She thinks of one particular who, so far from developing that world, had ended it. But this is a severe topic for a clear night with bright stars.]

[lost_sailor]

Then they're not people we should worry too much about, should we?

[His thoughts returned to the home that he was forever barred from, and the cultural apathy toward any progress.]

But come now. The night is still young. Did you wish to see my ship?

[waterfell]

You said it was the only one of its kind in your world, didn't you?

[So of course she wants to see it. Her smile is just a bit too bright to be fully natural, but at least it's a smile.] Shall we go?

[lost_sailor]

[Any smile is welcome-- he's too distracted about geeking over his ship.]

It is, and she's been a capable partner throughout my travels. Come, Miss...?

all it takes is the bait of something cool from another world and she acts almost normal. oh ami.

[waterfell]

Mizuno. [She gives her family name without her given name. It's sufficient, she decides, in most cases.] Pleased to meet you. [This is definitely the right words, but it seems to be a bit by rote.]

lawl

[lost_sailor]

It's Piers.

[He could feel the automatic formality of her words. Though inexperienced, he had enough exposure to politics and business dealings to understand that the words were spoken simply out of habit.

He offered a hand regardless.]

It's nice to meet you too, Miss Mizuno.

[waterfell]

[Ami shook Piers' hand. Her grip was firm, the skin cold, adding to the impression of her slightly frosty demeanor.]

The city, here, is only a few miles away. [A random observation, and a hint that it wouldn't be difficult to see if he decides so.]

[lost_sailor]

[His grip was firm as well, though his hands were as warm as a tropical sea. Her cool demeanor was no deterrent for him, not while their conversation remained cordial, even if a little stiff.]

Shall we visit it before the end of the night?

[An offer, as if their roles were reversed and he was the one inviting her. The opportunity for her to withdraw remained, but he couldn't hide his curiosity.]

[waterfell]

[She makes her decision quickly, though it's related calmly.]

I'll come. [If this person really is from some different world, somehow slipped past the outer senshi and onto this planet, it's best to keep a very close eye on him until he leaves.]