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nexus_crossings2019-05-24 07:45 pm
chocolatechipbadass) wrote in nexus_crossings2019-05-24 07:45 pm
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[Nexus LOL] Technomagic was Never meant to work like this
It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood Nexus. A really beautiful day.
Six-winged birds singing, flowers blooming everywhere one looks. From far off in the distance on the other side of the Nexus people wandering the Plaza will hear a sudden loud noise and feel a very minor shake but there's no invading force. No colossal calamity to be bested. Now for the poor sod who used to own the internet cafe that's just been blown to smithereens in a cascade of firework trails raining down it's a very bad day. Tina's still swearing about Aimbots and cheaters while waving around a game controller that isn't plugged into anything while the fire burns. She's not going to stop when the potions shop next door catches flame either.
But alllll the way back in the plaza? There's no sign of trouble. Maybe the faintest glimpse of fireworks. The smell of gunpowder mingling with a bitter herb and a touch of...ozone? Honestly with all the pollen in the air it's difficult to tell. Precisely Because it's the Nexus the fallout from this ill conceived haze may not be easily noticed at first.
A flicker of a little symbol over someone's head while they're reading a book. People cutting off mid conversation to glance at their conversation partners. Or rather, over their heads. So many little 😮 popping up over heads as confusion starts to spread only to rapidly dissipate into a myriad of other little pictures when people seem to realize that whatever the flavor of the day weirdness is, it's not seemingly dangerous. Is there a rhyme or a reason to them? What could it mean? Are you affected?
[Please refer to THIS POST in the OOC comm for an explanation of what's going on. The TL;DR to this Nexus LOL is that a character's innermost thoughts will be visible to anyone who is observing them whether they're speaking or not, but they will exclusively be communicated via Emojis. The OOC post has some guidelines for using these emojis in tags and some rules so please check there before posting in. Threadhopping and mingling are required for this post as there is no real Question Asker so Have fun!]
Six-winged birds singing, flowers blooming everywhere one looks. From far off in the distance on the other side of the Nexus people wandering the Plaza will hear a sudden loud noise and feel a very minor shake but there's no invading force. No colossal calamity to be bested. Now for the poor sod who used to own the internet cafe that's just been blown to smithereens in a cascade of firework trails raining down it's a very bad day. Tina's still swearing about Aimbots and cheaters while waving around a game controller that isn't plugged into anything while the fire burns. She's not going to stop when the potions shop next door catches flame either.
But alllll the way back in the plaza? There's no sign of trouble. Maybe the faintest glimpse of fireworks. The smell of gunpowder mingling with a bitter herb and a touch of...ozone? Honestly with all the pollen in the air it's difficult to tell. Precisely Because it's the Nexus the fallout from this ill conceived haze may not be easily noticed at first.
A flicker of a little symbol over someone's head while they're reading a book. People cutting off mid conversation to glance at their conversation partners. Or rather, over their heads. So many little 😮 popping up over heads as confusion starts to spread only to rapidly dissipate into a myriad of other little pictures when people seem to realize that whatever the flavor of the day weirdness is, it's not seemingly dangerous. Is there a rhyme or a reason to them? What could it mean? Are you affected?
[Please refer to THIS POST in the OOC comm for an explanation of what's going on. The TL;DR to this Nexus LOL is that a character's innermost thoughts will be visible to anyone who is observing them whether they're speaking or not, but they will exclusively be communicated via Emojis. The OOC post has some guidelines for using these emojis in tags and some rules so please check there before posting in. Threadhopping and mingling are required for this post as there is no real Question Asker so Have fun!]
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"You were in the Bradbury story?" Palmer's jaw drops when he imagines the implications of what was said. "You've seen a Tyrannosaurus rex? I mean, there's dinosaurs here, but...a Tyrannosaurus rex!"
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He's not going to go into details about the story. Nope, not worth it.
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Several 😲 emojis appear as Palmer's excited. He can only imagine what a time ship looks like and how it works.
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Slow, slow, slow. But that doesn't mean he won't take the proffered help.
"I'll think about it. Time travel is a safely guarded secret."
Well, sort of.
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"Well, I guessed there would be a time machine of some sort. I've read about those in science fiction stories, but I've never heard of a real one before. But a lot of these things are new to me outside of pulp magazines and movies."
Palmer calms down a little. He still thinks a time machine sounds very exciting.
"That's fair. I guess it must be pretty complicated, too. Don't want anything being messed up. But let me know if you ever do want my help. You'll find me here at my shop."
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Which is about the most annoying thing about humans ever.
"I'll keep in mind where to find you. Good mechanics are hard to find."
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Palmer's seen the best and the worst of what the worlds beyond his universe can bring. It gave him new friends, like Kinner and Cricket, and frightening new enemies, like the Fallen.
"I'm one of the best mechanics in the Nexus, at least out of the humans. I was just an assistant mechanic back home, but I've learned using my time here. I might need a little help with machines that are from outside my unierse, though." Palmer rummages in his vest pocket, offering his business card. It has his address and PINpoint number.
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He's pointing to the PINpoint number. He doesn't have one of those so has no idea what it is.
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"Oh. That's my PINpoint number. I'm guessing they're new? They've been here for longer than I have. Pretty useful. Kind of like a phone and a teleporter rolled up into one. Most people here have one, just because they're convenient."
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He's got his sonic, his phone, and his TARDIS, he really didn't need anything else.
"Where did they come from? Who developed them? Why does everyone have one?"
Not that he's into conspiracies, but well, good questions to ask anyway.
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Palmer smiles sheepishly. He has a rebellious streak, but he's also no stranger to following trends.
"My PINpoint stopped working in the winter, though, so I couldn't call for help. So like the Anti-Violence Field, it's useful but can't always be counted on in a pinch."
He can't really think of anything else to use as an alternative, though.
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The Doctor nods more to himself than to Palmer.
"I'd argue that it can't be trusted now. For a variety of reasons."
Technology is how they get you in the end. That's what he had learned in that alternate universe he aptly named 'Pete's World'. Oh give everyone 'ear pods' and then take them all to Cybus Industries and convert them into Cybermen. People might call the Doctor paranoid - no. He just has lots and lots of experience. Most of it bad.
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Palmer's concerned, and that's why he's been wondering about what the people here can do to protect themselves in case something like this happens again.
"The Anti-Violence Field is always unreliable in the Wilds, though. That's why going out there is dangerous. It isn't worth the risk for me, but you sound a lot more experienced about tricky situations."
The skinny mechanic is willing to leave dealing with the Fallen to the professionals while he tries to get his life back in shape. He's through with being a soldier.
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That's it, really. There's no plan, no super-hero abilities. Just a guy travelling.
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He's not a time traveller, and Palmer's certainly no hero, but he wants to do what he can to make the Nexus a little brighter.
"But yeah, I'm pretty sure we've got nothing to worry about from these, uh, emojis. They're not those Vardy you were worried about, anyway. Hopefully those stay outta the Nexus. We've got enough problems right now."
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The two are linked, after all. But with that the Doctor gives a nod of his head.
"It was nice to meet you, Palmer. Have a good rest of your day."
And he turns to leave. There's more exploring yet to do.