01 - Video

[heuristical]

[ Surprise, it's a video feed featuring Hal 'Bohmerbot' Nine-Thousand, his null manner, his creepy voice, and his excellent taste in suits. He appears to be leaning against whatever is supporting the comically cybertronian-sized cot in his quarters while he broadcasts. ]

I wouldn't like to inconvenience anyone with my confusion, so allow me to quickly summarize what I believe has occurred. Somehow we have all ended up on this alien planet. It likely has something to do with the large rip in the fabric of space-time over that ever-growing pile of debris under it. There is no way home and we are now subject to the political machinations of whoever is already settled on this planet.

[ He seems to be scrolling around in the Link as he talks. There's no harm in getting as much information as possible, though he doesn't bother with filtered things. No use finding information if you cannot share it, after all. ]

I imagine that there are a few things I can expect, having gone through something similar. Most of the population has some sort of unsettled feelings about a certain issue. There will be one or two large fights as well as an attempted coup, before everyone eventually realizes that such skirmishes are pointless here and settles down. There are also duplicates of individuals from various universes.

Is that right so far? [ Of course it's right, he's Hal Nine-Thousand and this is unfortunately old hat for him. Also unfortunate is that no one likes a know-it-all. Literally no one.
Then he gets to the most recent post and... um. WELL

Excuse him while he hangs up as fast as he possibly can without seeming startled. ]

((OOC: I can cut the text whatever threads if it annoys anyone, or is a bother to read. Just drop me a line in a PM or in the subject header.))

Comments

[rotafortunae]

It seems you're an old hand at this game, hmm?

[heuristical]

Not that I intended to brag, but yes. It actually grows a bit tiresome after a while, as I'm sure you'll eventually find, though I must admit that this place is a quaint change of pace from a life of luxury.

[Woo hoo! SCAVENGING!]

[rotafortunae]

Oh no, trust me. I've not been in a situation quite so exactly similar, but I'm rather used to waking up in strange places and finding myself a pawn. Tiresome is the word for it.

As to that, though, I'd rather be back in luxury. Getting a bit tired of living off random canned food... and there's no one here who plays a decent game of cards or chess.

[heuristical]

I fear that, with what the situation here seems to be, pawn is a rather good word for it.

[ Half his own thoughts, and half pandering. It's in his nature to be politely agreeable, but thankfully not at the expense of his opinion. ]

Mm, yes I suppose that's true. It wasn't unnecessary to eat large amounts before I replaced my arm, but as it runs on sugars, it might be troublesome to keep it.

As for games, I know plenty. Though my skill at card games is rather out of practice, I am extraordinarily good at chess.

note: I can't play chess, but if they play I think we can assume HAL always wins, because robots.

[rotafortunae]

[Eyebrow raise]

Your arm? [whatever] There are some fruits growing at Trion's temple, if that would help. And it may be possible to salvage candies. But then, you may also be right.

As for chess, we'll have to play a game or two, won't we?

note: I'm terrible and Hal is still conditioned to lose 50% of the time. Luxord can call him on it.

[heuristical]

It's cybernetic. [It is not actually that big of a deal.]

I don't see any reason to deny this request, and it's an enjoyable activity. We would have to salvage a set first, though making one may be an option.

yes excellent and yes to both

[rotafortunae]

I was actually going to go about salvaging a set myself, and meantimes seeing if I can find a few more decks of cards. Beyond scrounging for food, there's little else to do...

yess yess good

[heuristical]

I may as well assist you if we're going to be playing together. Not to mention I'll have to find food for myself.

[rotafortunae]

Most excellent. You are, of course, also welcome to the vegetables we've been growing in the gardens at Trion's palace, provided you take only what you can reasonably consume.

[heuristical]

I don't really see the point in taking more than I can consume. Vegetables spoil too quickly to make keeping them without refrigeration an option, though perhaps I should consider building a community icebox of sorts.

[rotafortunae]

An icebox would be an excellent idea, methinks. Be a way to preserve some of the food that falls through the Rift, too.

[heuristical]

If I find the supplies to build one, or at least a broken unit in need of repair, I will make or fix one.It will be arranged, either way.

[No, 'I'll see what I can do' from him. Hal gets shit done.]