Audio/Action | The ship | Monday before the riots

[ghostly_stutter]

[Currently a petite strawberry-blonde teen is clutching the pendant hanging from a ribbon around her neck as she scuttles between hiding places in the ship and stares with wide-eyed curiosity mixed with finite fear at the names located on the other pods located all around her. Yes, she is looking for specific names and is both dreading and hoping she might come across one she recognizes. There are thousands of pods here, however, and the fingers of her other hand begins to clutch more firmly at the small device she found with her clothing where she had first awoken. After a short hesitation, Chloe presses a button and brings the device to her lips.]

H-hello?

[A hesitating pause, then Chloe seems to find her courage--and outrage.]

Wh-whoever is in charge here, I really don't appreciate being left in the dark. Where am I, and why am I here? Wh-where is my Aunt Lauren, Derek, and the others? Haven't you done enough? Just l-leave us alone!

[If she was thinking clearly, she would realize the Edison Group never would have left Chloe her Swiss Army knife or can of mace... But she was kind of freaking out after waking up naked and without her pendant around her neck.]

Or else.

[Those two words sounded almost like a growl--something Chloe may have loosely picked up from her werewolf boyfriend. Despite the threat, her panicked mind silently taunted her: 'Or else what, Chloe?']

Comments

[ghostly_stutter]

O-okay. Are the laws much different from ones we have in the U.S. or Japan? Anything I need to worry about?

I have a feeling any money or bank cards I have won't work here. I'd rather get a job sooner, rather than later, if that's the case. Do you know anyone who's hiring?

[Chloe follows Haruka's lead as they make their way to the Senshi's motorcycle.]

Sounds like her abilities are strange, but powerful. I'd like to meet her, if she's still around. I hope she's somewhere safe.

[kazeninaru]

Just avoid that wall, and you'll be fine. And, you know, don't steal or murder or anything. Standard kinds of things.

[The bike is a bit more dirty and hodge-podge looking than the motorcycles Chloe might remember, but it's sturdy enough. Haruka pauses next to it and points in the direction of the wall in question, the quarantine line, a faintly glowing wall of energy. It stands out.]

There are many people hiring. Talk to Pepper or Edmund, they're both good for that, even if they have nothing they will know who does. As for the Oracle....

[She sighs, looking concerned.]

She went into hiding when her son died. I haven't found her. I think she's all right, but I worry. She is a kind obaa-san, in her way.

[ghostly_stutter]

St-standard is good. Is there a trial for any accused? What type of government do they have here?

[Taking in the motorcycle, Chloe considers it with cautious excitement. She's never ridden one before. Then her gaze turns to take in the wall of glowing energy and a soft whistle escapes as her brows rise high on her forehead.]

Wow. Are they keeping us in, or something else out? Are we sure there's really a plague out there?

Pepper. That's the second time I've heard her name. Is she someone important, here?

[Smiling with gentle reassurance, Chloe moved forward to lightly touch Haruka's arm in sympathy.]

Don't give up. I'll do my best to help you find her, if you'd like.

[kazeninaru]

[Haruka isn't sure whether to be amused or not by the offer, but she does grin a bit. Reminds her of Usagi and her endless optimism. And offers to help that usually backfire.]

Nah, you will have more important things to do. Like getting settled in.

[She climbs on the bike, and motions for Chloe to climb on behind her. There's a seat-- usually full of a box or bag of things she's bringing with her, but she doesn't have anything like that now-- and footrests, but she'll have to hold onto Haruka.]

The wall is for keeping the plague in, and us out of the plague. As for the government, it is like government anywhere. Councils and politics and such. I have not seen much of it in action except up close.

[ghostly_stutter]

[A wry look is slanted Haruka's way.]

Getting settled in may take time, but trust me. I'm going to have way too much free time on my hands. Though if someone had a video camera on hand, I might be occupied for a while. Documenting the area as I explore may not be a bad idea, either.

[Moving towards Haruka and the bike, Chloe hesitates awkwardly for a moment before gripping firmly to the bike and hauling herself on. Her arms slowly slide around the sailor senshi's waist as she shifts to sit more comfortably.]

Okay. At least there's some form of government, here.

[kazeninaru]

Of course there is government here. Sometimes there's too much government, even.

[Haruka looks over her shoulder with a grin.]

Hold on, jo-chan. I do like to go fast... but I won't let you fall.

[Maybe that was a little flirty. But only a little.]