cosmic_son (cosmic_son) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-09-23 23:27:00

Entry tags:

cosmopolitan, iason, inactive - charlie rogers, inactive - eli paravich, plot-"12-step", ryan spector, svalin

Marvels of Steam
There's an abrupt shift in reality, and the Exiles find themselves... well, not in Kansas anymore.

In all times previous to this, the air has been fresher than that of the world they know. This one... well, it may be fresher, but there's a very distinct tang of faint coal dust in the air. The colors are muted, mostly tans and browns... except the ones that aren't. the women walking by in the distance are examplary of the era when more complex dyes and dye mixing was being discovered, the women in extremely opulent finery in many cases, the wealthy among them in a wash of bright, vivid greens and reds and blues and patterns, and even their maids in complex dress compared to the ages of simplicity and necessity they've left behind. The men are all in hats, shirts and jackets.

Everywhere, there's signs of the city being powered by a mix of old style gaslights, steam power, clockwork and electricity, sometimes with little rhyme or reason.

Over it all, a single craft, the size of a city block and being supported by numerous dirigible balloons hovers, casting a shadow over all of what could be recognized by long term residents as some ancient and steam powered version of New York City.

Iason is the first to speak. "I... do not recognize this as similar to anything from Earth's history."

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	ryanspector 2010-09-24 10:28 am UTC (link)
	“We really should start looking into other ways to pay for stuff,” Ryan said. Who knew how much they might need it in other places. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	borntolead 2010-09-24 12:29 pm UTC (link)
	Charlie nodded. "Might be best, but it's not like we'll have time to go get jobs or anything. Unless anyone knows any legal ways to get cash quick." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2010-09-24 12:30 pm UTC (link)
	Eli studies the fashions of the people around him with more interest. He wonders if anyone dresses like this back home or if they would with some helpful prodding. "I agree, Ryan." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2010-09-24 02:45 pm UTC (link)
	Iason looks upward, narrowing his eyes, even with his senses, having to squint a bit to read something. On the other hand, none one else could even make out that there's an engraved plate where he's looking. "We may have some help. Apparently the flying city above us is 'wholly owned by Stark Industries.'" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2010-09-24 09:17 pm UTC (link)
	Vernique smiles. "So, shall we go show up on Uncle Tony's doorstep and see what happens?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ryanspector 2010-09-25 01:55 am UTC (link)
	“We could do worse,” Ryan said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-09-25 02:10 am UTC (link)
	"I canst carry one or two on Tryggvi," Svalin said as she looked up at the flying ship. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	borntolead 2010-09-25 02:11 am UTC (link)
	"Might not want to call him Uncle Tony, here," Charlie said with a grin. "Unless the goal is to give him a heart attack." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2010-09-25 02:13 am UTC (link)
	"I'll be good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-09-25 05:07 pm UTC (link)
	"Charlie, Ryan or Eli wouldst any of thee care for a ride?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	blinkandmissme 2010-09-25 05:12 pm UTC (link)
	"Thank you, Svalin, but I think I'll be fine." Eli says, looking up at the carrier. The distance is not far, but he's certain he can get there. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	borntolead 2010-09-25 11:30 pm UTC (link)
	"Sure." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ryanspector 2010-09-25 11:32 pm UTC (link)
	"I'll figure something out." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2010-09-26 05:30 am UTC (link)
	"I could likewise carry someone if needed. Its a long flight, and there could be defenses." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2010-09-26 03:02 pm UTC (link)
	Vernique hands Svalin her bag of things that won't shrink and gets down to winged size. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-09-26 03:03 pm UTC (link)
	Svalin placed the bag over the saddle and then offered a hand to Charlie to help him aboard Tryggvi. "Come mine friend." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	borntolead 2010-09-26 06:40 pm UTC (link)
	"Thanks Svalin," Charlie said, taking her hand and settling on Tryggvi. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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