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Colette Brunel ([personal profile] stop_apologizing) wrote in [community profile] starlogs2017-03-06 08:30 pm

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WHO: Colette Brunel and OTA
WHERE: Bajikan
WHEN: Any day while they're on the planet
WHAT: Colette goes off to explore her first alien planet
WARNINGS: None for now, will update as necessary

District IV (blue)

[After a month of being trapped onboard a spaceship (and one that needs repairs, no less), exploring a new planet is an exciting prospect, and Colette is one of the first to hoof to the main city. Goodness Martel, but it is lively on this planet - the people are of such variety in size and shape that she can't help her stares. Walking into the city proper does little to curb her enthusiasm, either, and she's running high on the fumes of culture shock by the time she enters a district.

The fourth district, up to this point, is the only one she has a passing interest in, and she knows she's made the right decision when warmth bleeds into her skin like sunshine and leaves her feeling relaxed. She... hasn't felt this nice in ages, it seems.

So much that upon trotting up a green hill covered in lush grass, Colette decides that walking is too much of a bother. Flying too. She'll plop straight onto the ground and proceed to roll down the rest of the way, until she either hits someone or she stops at the bottom of the hill, near the shopping district.

... She'll get up eventually.]


District V (black)

[There's only one reason Colette would ever enter a district like this.

She's told at the gate that if she's looking to upgrade a weapon, well... nothing like a district of violence to sate her needs. And to be sure, the tiny blond girl with her waist-length hair makes a strange addition to the area. For the first few moments, she keeps her cool, resists the pounding in her temples and how her fingers rhythmically bunch into fists. Her gaze remains steadfast on the ground and she doesn't speak to anyone.

It's important, she recites, to be well-armed. To protect the ship now that she's apart of the community. She'll buy herself a sturdier pair of chakrams and then she'll leave. That's it. She can do this. It's her duty as a Chosen.

What she doesn't expect is to get lost on her way, too busy fighting the irritability twisting in the pit of her stomach, and the rising frustration comes to a head when someone - a stranger - grips her shoulder without permission.

Said stranger who finds himself lifted and thrown against the wall which force that it leaves a dent in the brick. Colette just stands there panting and her arms shaking. It's not guilt or hysteria that sets her expression into hard lines until the girl is almost unrecognizable. And as for anyone who is watching--]


W-what do you want?

District VII (violet)

[Colette doesn't know why she decides to go into the seventh district -- maybe to bring Zelos back a gift? She is a little disappointed he hadn't joined her on this outing (something about having had his fill of the last planet, so she should go have fun instead), but that sleight is set aside like it doesn't exist, in fact fueling her desire to perk up his mood.

Except that thirty minutes later, the effects of the district are in full force, and pleasing Zelos becomes the furthest thing from her mind. No, she doesn't feel like pampering him when she could extend the same courtesy to herself. Look at all these shops, these salons, these manicure stores!

Doesn't matter that she has no idea what that last one is. For the first time in what feels like her entire life, the Chosen of Sylvarant is bold enough to stretch her wings - quite literally, in fact. She skips down the streets with a pair of pink wings behind her, smiling in satisfaction when anyone takes note.]


Hehe... do you like them? They're pretty, right? [Swinging her hands behind her back] I got them because I'm an angel!

[Later in the day, she'll step up her game and attend a dance studio. The lesson is... er. Well. There's nothing wrong with tripping so often that she got shooed out of the class. It just means she's found her own style. Give it a few years, she'll be a sensation.

In fact, passerby, she might shake you down for an opinion. Just a minute of your time! Watch her break it down, Colette-style, and possibly break your shin bone in the process]


Wildcard

[ooc: pp for whatever, I love plotting 8Db]
taggingwomprats: (Artoo?)

District IV

[personal profile] taggingwomprats 2017-03-07 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luke can't shake the feeling that there's something a bit off about this planet, but he'll be damned if he can be bothered to think too hard about it right now. Ever since he stepped through the gate of this district he's felt a bit lethargic. Like he wants to settle down and take a nap or something. He pauses at the bottom of a hill to take in the sights for a moment and stretch. What's with this place? He shakes his head, as if he's trying to clear it -- just in time for someone to roll straight into his legs. He stumbles forward with a muttered 'oof' and then regains his balance, arms windmilling.

Luke turns with a look of confusion on his face and then glances down to see Colette. After a moment of consideration, he kneels and gives her a little shake.
]

Uh, hey. You OK?
taggingwomprats: (peek)

[personal profile] taggingwomprats 2017-03-07 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ The feeling of lethargy isn't exactly limited to Colette. It's contagious (or in the air, actually). Luke's brow knits as he considers (or tries to; his mind feels a bit slow and drifty). He tries to clear his head and fails miserably. He replies with a roll of his shoulders. ]

I don't know. You seem like you're doing OK -- I just don't know if I ought to sit down. I'm just... passing through.

[ Despite that, the temptation is strong and he settles onto the grass with a sigh. ]

It is pretty comfortable, though. You should probably watch where you're, uh, rolling.
yokunaru: (116)

IV

[personal profile] yokunaru 2017-03-07 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
[Though Yuuri had been hesitant to visit another planet so soon after Oros, staying on the ship day after day in the gloomy lighting, and with a killer on board isn't exactly appealing. To his relief, Bajikan is vastly different from Oros, and most of his misgivings fade with that realization.

He ends up in Acedia first, drawn to the district's ornate blue and white gate. As the warm atmosphere washes over him, putting him at ease, Yuuri knows he's chosen the right place. His leisurely walk through the district is interrupted when Colette rolls to a stop at his feet.]


Oh, I'm sorry! [Yuuri quickly takes a step back.] I didn't see you there!
taggingwomprats: (Ready to rock.)

[personal profile] taggingwomprats 2017-03-08 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah. I think you were on your way toward the street.

[ Luke sounds vaguely amused. After a moment he flops onto his back, following Colette's example. He feels way too lazy. Just lying here seems to be about the only thing he can work up the motivation for. He breaths out in a low sigh and then glances over at his new companion with a low hum. ]

It does feel that way, huh? I'm Luke, by the way.
nodyinteam: (determined point)

District V

[personal profile] nodyinteam 2017-03-08 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nekomaru was wary about the information provided by the different districts, but he felt that his willpower would prevail over any unusual effects, and his curiosity about the training regimens followed in this district prevailed.

So he had wandered aimlessly until he came across this alley, just in time to witness an attempted creeping and a tiny girl smashing the creep against the wall.

And then as she speaks, he tries to answer.]


What I want? [As much as he tried to deny it, it's hard to hide the anger he feels within himself, and he points aggressively as he shouts back.]

I WANT TO KICK THAT GUY'S AAAAAAAASSSSSSS!!!
taggingwomprats: (Blue background.)

[personal profile] taggingwomprats 2017-03-08 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
What, the Eluvio? Yeah. I've been there for... I don't know... a month or two now?

[ It's hard to put the energy into actually remembering. Chilling out on the grass is a much more worthwhile endeavor, right? ]

They've sent us to some weird places so far. Een had us trying to get some sort of artifact at the last planet we stopped at...
taggingwomprats: (Whoa.)

[personal profile] taggingwomprats 2017-03-09 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
Mmmm.

[ Luke makes a noise at the back of his throat, distracted by the fuzziness that keeps seeping into his brain. Weird how that works. ]

I've been all over the galaxy -- and now the universe, I guess. Never been to a planet quite like this one, though. Something about it feels... strange.

[ The Force is trying to warn him about something. He's not sure what. Or if he should care. ]
nodyinteam: (giant punch)

[personal profile] nodyinteam 2017-03-09 01:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, maybe both of those things will stop being surprises in time. As it is, with the girl's compliance, Nekomaru finds himself grinning through his anger as he looks towards the recovering man.]

THAT'S WHAT I WAS HOPING TO HEAR!! NOW GET READY, YOU WORTHLESS PUNK... FOR A NEKOMARU NIDAI SPECIAAAAAL!!

[With that Nekomaru charges forward like a bull towards the man who has no idea what he signed up for. He then spreads out one arm and clothelines him, knocking the guy down. Except that before the guy hits the ground, Nekomaru reaches down to grab him by the collar, and then he as he skids to a halt he tosses the man straight into a dumpster lying in another alleyway across the street.]

ALRIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!!
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[personal profile] yokunaru 2017-03-09 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sir"... [That's a first! Yuuri laughs along with her, shaking his head.] Ah, my name's Yuuri. You can call me that instead of "sir". Please.

[With a quick look around, Yuuri decides that they're not really in anyone else's way, and crouches down beside her.]

What are you doing on the ground like this?
taggingwomprats: (ceremony)

[personal profile] taggingwomprats 2017-03-09 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Kinda. Have to move around to avoid the Empire...

[ Oh, right, she asked a question. He shrugs with a low groan. ]

I don't know. It's hard to describe. Just... I have a weird feeling about this place. Like... like...

[ Like something. ]
nodyinteam: (ready to rumble)

[personal profile] nodyinteam 2017-03-10 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
[That sure felt good... but he still feels pumped for more! Her cheer calms him somewhat, so he can't help but grin as he glances towards the girl and cracks his knuckles.]

Of course!! It can be a very handy move to learn. After all, who knows when another weirdo will jump you like that?
yokunaru: (100)

[personal profile] yokunaru 2017-03-10 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Somehow the idea of lazily rolling down a hill instead of walking doesn't seem as odd as it should be. Something in him even agrees with her methods, telling him that spending more effort than necessary is the wrong way to go. Lying down right next to her to relax might even be welcome.

...huh. Yuuri shakes his head a little, realizing he's zoned out a little.]


I guess if that works for you--wait, did you say you could fly?
nodyinteam: (chummy)

[personal profile] nodyinteam 2017-03-11 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
Ha! Well said! [He's amused by her version of vulgarity. He does believe what she says about being stronger than she looks - he did witness the number she was initially doing on that guy, after all! But it still can't hurt to teach her some new tricks.]

You're right. I've heard about the competitions that are held in this district... We'll seek one out, and I'll show you some moves while we show them the floor!

[The hulking young man begins moving soon to try to figure out the best place to hit up!]

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