OPEN PSL ❖ fragment space

[moes]

"Welcome to the S.S Phoenix! We hope you enjoy your stay!"

You open your eyes feeling a little stiff. The last thing you recall is seeing your planet get destroyed before a hand reached out to you--Captain's hand. You were then greeted with the same introductory phrase before receiving the keys to their brand new dorm, a device--you're told it's called the Babelfish, something that allows you to interact with others through the interdimensional network--and perhaps an extra thing or two.

You are then ushered into the onboarding area, where you can see your fellow passengers. Some foreign faces, perhaps even some familiar ones. Before you are given any time to think, however, Captain, at the head of the room, speaks up.

"Once again, welcome new guests, to the S.S. Phoenix! You may call me Captain. Today is your first day of onboarding, where you can get to learn more about us and your fellow passengers.

We are part of the Interdimensional Galactic Coalition, a system that was created to keep order and peace amongst the multiverse. This ship that you're currently in is now your new home. Consider the card that you have obtained your citizenship. However, staying here comes with a price.

As you already know, your worlds were destroyed. And we are here to help restore those worlds into proper order. But in order to do that, you must obtain Fragments. These mysterious Fragments will then power our ship's Revival Program. Those can be found in various worlds.

Now, if you have any further questions, now is the time to ask."

And she opens up the floor for questions--any questions.

[ OOC: Welcome, everyone, to a long form PSL in the form of Fragment Space! The premise of this is that your character's universes have been destroyed -- player's choice on the how -- and they have been rescued by the Captain to adventure to various worlds.

This PSL will very much be an exploration/mystery setup, with various types of settings that I will work with players on.

Locations for the S.S. Phoenix can be found here, and current NPC information can be found here.

In terms of moving things along, I will try to make sure that things move smoothly at least once a month. If you need to contact me for any questions/comments/concerns, please ping me either on plurk (tsundereban) or Discord (tsunderebans)! As this is an open PSL for my timeline, characters who participate may also interact with each other if they'd like, or keep things separate. I'm willing to run with things either way. ]

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[nicehacking]

[So, people might be aware that Space Costco carries a variety of items.

And Yuki herself had gone in thinking that there might be something useful in here. But then, she suddenly spots something out of the corner of her eye and rushes over with a rather shocked fervor.]

There's no way something like this would be here... and yet--!?

[She's found treasure.

A Kayamori Ruka dakimakura.]

I didn't know she even had this sort of merch...! What do I do, do I get it?

[s1986u4]

I... didn't realize she was a celebrity.

[nicehacking]

She used to be, but I didn't think that she had. . . this.

[Yuki's honestly kind of shocked.]

[s1986u4]

Miranda talked about this kind of thing a lot, but if this is what I'm supposedly missing out on by not watching her "brainrot otaku television," I feel suddenly very justified.

[nicehacking]

How did you go from this to that...

[s1986u4]

I don't know, body pillows. Isn't that a thing there?

[nicehacking]

They can come out of marketing for certain shows, but it's not like a show is all about those...

[likememore]

I know this place is supposed to have everything, but this feels a little absurd. I feel like I should be offended?

[...which doesn't mean Ena isn't going to be looking for Niigo doujin merch which shouldn't exist either, as she walks around with a cart presently containing fancy colored pencils, butcher paper, and. Is that an easel??]

That's not a no, though. If it makes you happy, you should get it. But it might take up your whole bunk.

[nicehacking]

If I do that, I feel like the actual Ruka is going to start making fun of me.

[likememore]

You're probably right, but that doesn't change my recommendation. And if you don't she'll complain you didn't and that you must hate her.

[nicehacking]

That makes it sound like I basically lose regardless of whether I buy it or not.

[likememore]

What's worse, being complained at for supporting your oshi by your oshi who will probably not-so-secretly be happy about it, or being complained at for not supporting her and having her do something drastic because she feels neglected?

[The slightly sly smile on her face suggests Ena already knows the answer.]

I haven't decided if I want to find anything of my friends in here. Or myself, but that would be super weird.

[nicehacking]

...I'd be more concerned about the latter.

[She sighs, knowingly. Guess she's going to have to buy it!]

You think you'd have merch of yourself here...? Are you also famous or something?

[peacefulmemories]

Ah...

[ Ruka being here was a blessing in and of itself. That she was accompanied by two other members of 31-A was a pleasant surprise, and one that Aoi was grateful for. Her fears of being the only survivor yet again were at least somewhat alleviated.

Unfortunately, it means that she's going to be exposed... to this... ]

Is... is that...

[ She... she knew Ruka was famous, having learned that pretty recently, but... ]

P... pokaaaaaaaan...

[ Unsurprisingly, she reacts as such. ]

[nicehacking]

[She hears the reaction before she even sees it to the point where she's scrambling to hide the pillow behind her, but it's already too late.]

WAIT, DON'T GO "POKAN" OVER SOMETHING LIKE THIS!!!!

[peacefulmemories]

Ah...! That was close...

[ Forget "close", she actually spaced out... she just snapped out of it quickly. ]

Izumi-san... don't worry, your secret is safe with Aoi.

[nicehacking]

What secret-- I just found this here...!!

[peacefulmemories]

Eh? You did? Where!?

[ Part of that is a genuine question because where would you even find a dakimakura, let alone one of a celebrity, in a COSTCO!? Not only that, but a SPACE COSTCO at that!

But, also, y'know. It's Ruka, so...

...She needs to change the subject, fast. ]

I-I mean... how curious...

[nicehacking]

...Right over there.

[She points it out, seemingly nearby.]

I was pretty shocked.

[use_the_sound_force]

[And around this point is when Yukkie hears a groan from the other end of the endcap full of dakimakura.]

Whyyyyyyyy.

[... It's pretty easy to figure out even before coming around that this girl's staring at a set of dakimakura of her entire team.]

Half of these aren't even accurate, it's not like Ash is subtle about...

[She isn't sure what she thinks.]

I guess it's nice we get doujin merch at least but that is also terrifying...

[nicehacking]

. . .

[Just picking up the daki and heading over--]

You too?

[use_the_sound_force]

Is yours at least accurate?

This one seems to be unaware of...

[She pulls a sleeve back, revealing some very neat surgery scars... That look like they're made to be reopenable.]

Cybernetics. Not even once if you wanna be a supermodel.

[nicehacking]

It's an accurate depiction of her, at least. I haven't seen one of myself.

[use_the_sound_force]

Hmm. Were you particularly well-known back home?

That has to be the deciding factor, right? This place wouldn't have merch of random Joes Schmoe.

[nicehacking]

I'm not a celebrity or anything personally.

[The Orchids were famous as hacktivists, but not as individuals.]

Ruka, on the other hand...