[OOC] Firefly - Second 'Verse

[Gunther]

Always a fresh pot of coffee on.
There are leftovers in cold storage; Chili, Beef Stew, cookies, apple pie and peach cobbler.

[Aalakrys]

@Gunther

So, lots of activity on Day 2! The Skyes embark on their latest heist. Yuri realizes that his future is in the hands of a "shuttle chaser." Alana's pulling stitches and prescribing sound advice. Father Collins will arrive. Hook has dropped hints about visiting a professional. Cal and Pen will get the skinny on our next job from their new best friend, Hafez Nadal. And Abby, wild child that she is, has plans to go shopping for headphones. Lots to write, and always a joy to read.

@sail3695

It's Day 2 afternoon on Greenleaf, and we're rolling right along. Cap'n and Pen scored us a run for Capital City, Osiris. Thanks to Niska's shuttle chaser lawyer, Yuri's back aboard and lookin' for the mechanic's job. We ain't sure, but we conjure the doc's gettin' all gussied up fer her escape with the cap'n. Hook done disappeared. Rumor has it he mighta R-u-n-n-o-f-t tah scratch "the itch." Abby's parked out front, catchin' up on 'er readin' when she ain't talkin' trade of one sort or t'other.
Father Collins been pointed right at China Doll, an' he got concerns as tah just who might be the bad guys here.

@sail3695

Based off this, Hook wouldn't be around in the later afternoon. I'd assume it'd be a-ok for other people to use the kitchen... and coffee would either be gone or need to be remade.

[Gunther]

Based off this, Hook wouldn't be around in the later afternoon. I'd assume it'd be a-ok for other people to use the kitchen... and coffee would either be gone or need to be remade.

@Aalakrys

Yea, I'm keeping up with the IC. but you can still ask questions. you posted there was no food. That is not true. I even gave you a list of leftovers if Pen wanted to grab that. You can always ask me questions. The only thing Hook did was go shooting with Abby Oakley.

[Aalakrys]

Thank you for the information. When the miscellaneous thing Pen doesn't end up eating becomes part of the main plot of a post, I'll ask those questions. As far as my assumption there wasn't a lot of food on board... I believe, when Pen asked at the start of the RP, you're the one who pointed out fresh food wouldn't last long on a spaceship and shut down any idea of hydroponics without even asking our GMs if it were possible. That in mind, the fact that fresh food is scarce in most of the outer planets, and the amount of food cooked on New Melbourne and to Greenleaf, it seemed feasible the food supply would be low.

[sail3695]

It's alright, gang. As Wolf always says, "Blame it on Sail."

When I do the recaps, I work off of things I'm told about character plans. At one time, this had included our cook heading into town to seek pleasurable company. As we'd settled on Day 1 target practice and Day 3 for Hook's full crew pub crawl, I assumed that said fornicating would occur on Day 2. However, the good cook (and his writer) are always free to change their minds on the subject.

As to food, I shall lay down a NEW RULE. We shall call that rule "BLIND HUSBAND" (in honor of my wife and the number of times she has to point out the thing for which I've spent 30 minutes rummaging in the fridge.) The galley may be fully stocked, with the finest local and preserved delicacies just waiting for the crew to partake. In no way does that status prevent one Abigail Travis from muttering "Thank Buddha we at least got PB &J, or I'da starved!"

Humans. I love 'em.

Sail

[Gunther]

The Flash Drive that I save everything on including all roleplays, characters and notes has somehow become corrupted and inaccessible. My PC no longer acknowledges its existence. It can see good flash drives and my primary flash drive is not seen on other PCs as well. I have a book I have been working on that numbers over 72,000 words...all gone. :(

Includes my notes on this roleplay and Joe Hooker. I'm talking more information than what is written here on this forum.

[sail3695]

Ugh. I'm sorry to hear that.

[deegee]

I think the Padre is going to venture upstairs for a book and a spot of relaxation in the galley / common area. Anyone feel like jawin' with me?

[Gunther]

@deegeemay join you in a bit.

[Gunther]

I think the Padre is going to venture upstairs for a book and a spot of relaxation in the galley / common area. Anyone feel like jawin' with me?

@deegee

Do you have a Gdoc open?

[deegee]

Not yet. I’ll link you later this eve / tomorrow.

[Gunther]

Pardon, I thought you were looking for someone 2 days ago. I am usually available. One need only rattle my cage. I am going to go see "Moonfall" with my son at 7 EST. I should be home by 9:30. I will look for it then.

[MK Blitzen]

What in-game time of day/night were you thinking?

The Skye's & Pen have a rave to get to at around 10 pm Greenleaf time. (It starts at nightfall, but they're the fashionably late sort,) and they'll be back around ... morning. We're always more than happy to JP!

[sail3695]

Happy Tuesday, you creative geniuses!

We've received a couple questions concerning timing and when things will move forward plotwise. To answer that requires me to engage in my absolute favorite pastime...recaps.

What we know:
1. The Skyes and Pen are getting all done up for a rave.
2. Cal and Alana are rumored to have escaped to a lagoon somewhere, though we are growing worried and considering a search party.
3. Yuri's sitting in the galley, pondering his future.
4. Abby hit the town to build a better mousetrap and clean up in the music business.
5. Hook is MIA.
6. Collins is MIA.

We're currently in Day 2 Evening. Knowing that the Skyes are planning a rave that is thought to become an all nighter, we're using the rave's conclusion as our cue to begin Day 3 morning. Here's what's on the burner for Day 3:

1. Yuri's job interview with Cal
2. Abby doing Abby things.
3. A little pilot told me that we might get a glimpse of Pen visiting home.
4. Hook's Night Out - complete cast invited to whatever bar our cook selects. (We'll be dropping a Gdoc invite.)

Regarding Day 3: As posting activity has slowed, we may exercise our godlike powers to skip time to Day 3 evening, the setting for Joe Hooker's Pub Crawl. That depends entirely upon you and your plans. If you've got activities to write for Day 3, just let us know and we'll stand down in our evil schemes.

And now, Day 4: We'll see an action filled climax/closing for Day 4. With that in mind, we'll be sharing individual involvements with characters by their status as crew or passengers, then adding all your contributions in sequence. My guess at this point would be to start writing these scenes after we've all partied with Hook the Cook.

A final note about posting frequency:

We're so happy that you chose to join FF2V...especially during our current life in the Upside Down of a pandemic. Wolf and I decided a long time ago that the last thing we want to do is crack the whip on our writers' posting activities. This is, after all, a game, and we hope that each time you approach it will come with a sense of pleasure, not the stress of "catching up," while exhausted from work, parenting, etc. To accommodate, we'll stretch and hold as possible to support your efforts. When we must move things forward, we'll provide ample warning...as we've done here.

That said, we understand the best way to grow characters is through writing them on a regular basis. So please allow me to repeat an offer I made early on. Abby and Yuri are at your disposal, both for IC and AU posting. A great deal of the underlying FF2V premise was born through character AU writing between Wolf and myself. It can be an extremely useful tool for writers looking to deepen their character back stories or develop future subplots, and I'm keen to pay the kindness forward.

Otherwise, if you're struggling and need a bit of help, this boat is chock full of gifted writers who'll be delighted to create with you. All you have to do is reach out.

Enough said. Time to head out for the day. Thanks, everyone, for all that you're bringing to make this world a living, breathing environment.

Write When It's Fun.

Sail

[sail3695]

Happy almost weekend, y'all,

Most of you are aware that @Aalakrys, Penelope's writer, has left the game. It saddens us to see her go, and we've expressed best wishes and hopes for her eventual return.

But China Doll will keep flying. Here's how we propose to handle things:

For the time being, Cal will pilot the boat through takeoffs and landings. Abby can help with the flying/navigation when they're in the black. We will be putting out the HELP WANTED sign for a new pilot.

Passengers and crew will be told of Penelope's departure by Cal on Day 3.

That said, we plan to move forward with all of your Day 3 writing plans, and departure as scheduled on Day 4.

Keep Flying,

Sail

[Gunther]

I am leaving on vacation on Monday with the family. We will be gone for the week. probably be back Friday or Saturday. Are we all going to get together for a writing collaboration this weekend?

[sail3695]

Wolf is also traveling next week. Let's plan the JP/collab for when you're both back. And have a nice vacation...somewhere warm?

[Gunther]

New Hampshire, expecting to go skiing, but the weather report is not looking good. While I don't mind skiing on snowy days, skiing in the rain is the worst.

[wanderingwolf]

Just to also offer my two cents on @aalakrys leaving: There's no replacing Penelope and she's woven a huge part of our story. Especially given how this episode was powered by her connection in no small way, Cal will be posting a discovery, followed by a relay to the crew when Day 3 rolls around.

As far as travel is concerned, don't slip on all that fun you've got planned @gunther! I'm headed to Miami this weekend and should be back late the following Friday. The forecast there is much the opposite of your New Hampshire, so I'm packing shades and sun lotion! (just to rub it in a little)

[Gunther]

See, you want sunshine and warm weather. I am praying for freezing weather and snow. But, not going to happen. :(

Damn global warming!