[Away Mission:] Arrivals Post, Alemar III (Party Post!)

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"Welcome, everyone, to geothermal field two-nine-one," Dr. Johanna Sk'Amor says, once everyone has gathered in the entryway.

The shuttlebay the group has just left is behind them, while the large entrance to the facility is directly ahead. The building is quite spacious, and despite the high volume of visitors no one is cramped for space while standing here. It's like a museum lobby, with fixtures in the center of the room and wings on either side. While the design is not as bright and clean as the Enterprise, the high ceilings and white walls give a feeling of spaciousness. To the right is the main observation room, where the convex wall making up one full corner of the drilling facility is primarily floor-to-ceiling windows. The vistas beyond are stunning: tall, grey mountains and low valleys, all covered with snow. To the left is a winding staircase that leads to an upper level, and beyond that are several labs.

"This is one of five scientific outposts located on Alemar III," the doctor continues. "At one time we had seven, but two have been destroyed by earthquakes. Alemar III is highly geologically active, so our remaining facilities have been reinforced to withstand even the most devastating natural disasters. There's nothing to worry about, our engineers are some of the best in the quadrant, but if you feel some tremors while you look around just keep in mind that this is normal.

"Two of our outposts are at the polar north and south of the planet, while the other three, this one included, are evenly spread across the globe. Our staff is small, only about ten scientists and five archaeologists, and enough engineers to keep everything in working order. In all, the entire planet only has about ninety occupants at any given time. It's rare that we're able to entertain guests.

"If you'll follow me, I'll show you some of the work we accomplish here."


[ooc: This post is open to those who signed up for our game plot only! As it's being run party post style, all characters are encouraged to tag in and mingle; since teams have not been divided yet, any participating character can tag anyone else, you don't have to stick only to those on your teams. You may also tag in as many top level threads as you choose if you're doing the full tour, just be sure your character ends up in the room where their team will be positioned for the rest of the plot (for those who will be divided in the mines due to cave-ins, the main mine connects to many other rooms and alcoves, so simply tag in under the Main Mine subheading and have your characters move around the different passageways to explore. Wherever rocks fall, that's where the rooms will be divided). Threadhopping and backtagging are encouraged! This post will remain open for as long as it takes all characters to tag in.]

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[morphitudinous]

"I think my curiosity will get the better of me, but I won't be tempted to stay too long," Billy admitted, squinting down the corridor with a cross between fascination and apprehension.

"I'd feel much safer out in the snow, really," he joked.

[blindadoration]

"Not me--we don't do well in the cold." Meaning her species, obviously. It was slightly easier for Ziyal--her Bajoran heritage granted her a tolerance for lower temperatures than the average Cardassian. But she could still scarcely imagine how cold it would be, or how harsh the stark white would be on her eyes--also adapted by nature for lower light.

"You'll have to tell me what it's like." She wouldn't be able to stand going underground. Not even for a moment.

[morphitudinous]

"To tell the truth, I don't have much experience with it," Billy admitted with a little laugh. "I come from a much warmer climate. I saw snow once as a child, then not again until a sorcerer cast a magic snowfall."

His gaze drifted up. "The snow felt like...it's hard to describe. If you didn't stay long enough for the temperature shock to become painful, the little spots of cold were cleansing. Like my whole arm was electrified, but not painfully so."

He smiled wistfully. "But I'll let you know if we find anything interesting."