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Date: December 1st
Location: The Observatory.
Characters: Everyone.
Summary: New Transports arrive and are shuffled into the Observatory after their initial briefings.
Warnings: None.

Your arrival here has been very unceremonious. One second you were somewhere else, and now, very suddenly, your feet hit the glowing white of the Transporter pad, and you're here. You aren't alone, either. There's a crowd of others around you, each seeming just as bewildered, angry, or confused as you might feel. At the head of the group is a woman in purple robes, solemn and taciturn. She hurries over a quick overview of your intended purpose here, and gives direct answers when asked for them, but to most things she simply shows you how to access the tablet you've just been given, or tells you that the DITR's greeters will explain everything. On the tablet, you can find the history of this place and a record of what your new cohorts have experienced. Someone stands on hand to give you a weapon, and though the armory is now greatly reduced, you should be able to find something to suit you.

You're shepherded down a walkway tunnel and into the Observatory, where you will find screens mounted on three sides of the wide room; they show multiple variations of satellite images, focused on... somewhere snowy. It's difficult to say more than that, but those that record heat readings seem to suggest there are people there, where ever "there" is. It's night outside the great wide windows, and the lunar landscape isn't much to look at right now. But, hey, at least all the lights are on, right? No more creepy red emergency lighting upon arrival — not that you'd know anything about that.

You're free to explore the base, visit and use any of the VR rooms, or discover your new room and roommates, but try not to step out of any airlocks if oxygen is a requirement for your system.

Welcome to the moon base, and to the remains of Exsilium.

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[He hasn't even decided himself yet, but favours...well, they were always something worth having waiting in the wings. He nods, fishing into his jacket pocket and pulling out a vial. This is all he has left, he's going to have to get himself situated, gather up supplies, and eventually contact the Loa once he gets his nerve back. But for now, for now this will do nicely]

This here vial will make you braver than you've ever dreamed of. You could change just about everything with this.

[It will do as he promises, it will also make her reckless. Dangerously so. But he doesn't much care for that, he'll have what he wants for her, and he knows she won't back away from her side of the bargain when the time comes. He reaches out a hand to her]

So. Will you shake on it?

[That vial, that's what's going to help her be brave enough to save her friend? And maybe, just maybe it'd help her be brave enough to deal with the terrible things that happen here too. It'd be nice if she didn't have to rely so much on others here too.

She nods, reaching out her hand to shake his. It's a deal.]

Will I be able to use it more than once? Or do I have to use all of it for it work?

[As soon as their hands shake, Facilier's talismain glows a faint green, almost ethereal. Though he doesn't know it yet, his weapon has begun to evolve, and when he finds his quarters, his little voodoo doll minions will be waiting for him. Carol really has been ever so helpful.

He manages to stifle his chuckle, his elation at this first step to getting back into the position of power. If all the people here are so desperate, he's going to have an easy ride. He offers her a warm smile]

You can keep it, just one sip will do, and whenever you need to use it again, it will be waiting for you. It's been a real pleasure doing business with you.