SEVEN: video

[puppydogeyes]

If anyone missed it, the ship is now in emergency lockdown.

[Kirk is addressing the video next to him, the device seems to be propped up so that there is a clear view of Tyke next to him as he taps away at a console in one of the corridors. it's one of those big holographic ones, and it's reflecting red light back into his face. he doesn’t look up.]

We're running on backup power, and before anyone asks, we haven't figured out the problem. Primary power is being directed into Engineering and the Oxygen Gardens. Engineering, I need one of you to contact me-- I don't have clearance so I can't get down there on my own.

[it's here that he looks up]

The lockdown has also, for some reason, extended to everyone's cabins--

[but the console beeps and Kirk's attention goes back to whatever he was working on. Tyke has been concentrating on her comms device, but she looks over as Kirk cuts off, frowning slightly. clearly not interested in wasting time waiting for him to finish and get back to addressing the camera.]

Gonna want everyone getting down to the gardens. Power's still good down there and sticking together's safer. If you haven't been locked out of your room yet, grab everything you can before you leave - blankets, sheets, pillows. Agriculture, if you're not there already, we're gonna need you for access. And SEC, I want you down there running tight guard on the area, loose patrols to pick up stragglers. [an agitated, stilted shift of her shoulders.] I'm not taking any chances on this being more fucked up than a power cut.

It's going to get cold up here, people. Resnik is estimating 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Bundle up, we might be camping for a while.

[and he reaches up to click off the transmission.]


[ooc: gold is for Kirk, blue is for Tyke.

UPDATE: go to this log for open garden camping stuff!]

Comments

[abrahamic]

Is there seriously no way to pry any of the doors open by force? Can we try?

[altercate]

Leave whatever's in the room.

[ isaac....... ]

[puppydogeyes]

Conserve your energy. If there's a way to get in, we'll figure it out.

[paracosmic]

I've seen a few people try already, it doesn't seem to work.

[she is not doing so great. she would rather be locked in her room than out.]

audio;

[signatures]

There ought to be extra linens in the laundry rooms, yeah?

audio;

[goldshirt]

It's worth a shot. Check the janitorial closets, too.

video;

[puppydogeyes]

And the medbay.

voice;

[redhotsummers]

[There is a little muttering, something about --damn animals, but then the sound goes away and Alex's voice picks up]

I'll start running patrols.

Got my damn dog and cat with me though, so I look like fucking Dr. Dolittle.

video;

[puppydogeyes]

Sure you can find someone in the gardens to leave them with.

[She almost offers to take the dog, but if it's not field trained then she doesn't know if that would really be any help in the long run.]

And don't go on your own.

[rebelled]

[oh lookit. more problems happening that he can actually do something about. sort of.]

I can still get into the rooms.

[goldshirt]

[see castiel? he knew your time would come]

From the sound of it, some people are going to need your help, Cas.

voice;

[handelaar]

[Everyone getting down to the Gardens? Well goddamn. It's a good idea but it still stresses him the hell out - and his tone is definitely a little tight when he responds.]

Already down here.

video;

[puppydogeyes]

[Taylor's got some understanding of what that might be like; she'd hate if she was suddenly having to deal with an excess of people in the SEC areas. She won't compromise on the choice of it as a gathering area, but they will need his help.]

Thinking one of the clear areas in the jungle will be the best bet.

text.

[ownership]

[ Rosella is on the move. It's potentially the only thing that explains why her response comes in text, not video — that and the surrounding chaos would make audio a bit useless. ]

opr. tyke. rqst clrfication:
non-violnce prmtrs still in effct
tke all civ. pop to o2 grdns
y n
chn of cmmnd = reprt to you or alt opr.?

video;

[puppydogeyes]

[You're lucky she's used to reading shit like that, Rosella. Though she hasn't seen it for a while.]

Yes. [A pause, because she hadn't really wanted to state it outright at any point (taking lead is still a weird feeling for her).] Report to me.

[northerner]

After I have seen to it that my family has made it down safely, Grey Wind and I can go back out for stragglers.

[puppydogeyes]

Better if you stick around.

[verylittlesugar]

I am in the gardens, I have been living here so I have a small camp already. I would not mind if two or three people joined me, provided they do not mind being cramped, for it is not a very large space. I have only blankets and an overcoat for bedding and shelter.

I can assist in other things as well, if they are needed.

[puppydogeyes]

We're probably gonna want a big communal camp. You think you could help us set that up?

video;

[learnedtosmile]

[Blake already looks harried and short of sleep - but it's a situation he's actually very used to, so he's handling it well - despite the stress and uncertainty, he's pretty calm.]

I have some experience with rationing and distribution of emergency supplies, I did some liasing with relief workers back home. It's best if we set up a centralized location for gathering and passing out blankets and other necessities. I've already started a collection.

Once we get most people gathered in the oxygen garden, we can better assess where the needs are. We'll want to start with the most vulnerable - children and the sick and injured, and work our way from there.

Let me know if you need anything else.

video;

[goldshirt]

Think you can handle it if we put you in charge of that?

video;

[tumbleweeds]

I can get into rooms through the vents. If anyone gets stuck and we can't get them out right away, I can bring them shit.

[ It'd mean leaving the gardens but more people are equipped to deal with the people in there than able to get into rooms. ]

video;

[goldshirt]

[JIM'S NOT SURE HOW HE FEELS ABOUT YOU TURNING SMALL AND CRAWLING AROUND THE INSIDES OF THE SHIP, JAYE. it's clear in the firm press of his mouth, too.]

There's no telling which vents might be part of the lockdown. I still don't know what's wrong with the cabins, there's a chance you could get trapped.

video | private to KIRK and TYKE

[wont]

[ Alayne is a seamstress and so has already gone through the effort of gathering things like blankets and sheets for use in fashioning clothes for other passengers. When last she called for help in such endeavors over the network, she was met with such an enthusiastic reply that her overspill has a new, accessible home. ]

You will find blankets and sheets in locker 003 » 005. More than enough to keep several dozen men warm enough against such a chill. [ Blankets and sheets aren't the only thing in that locker, however, and so Alayne is quick to add: ] I ask that whomever is sent to collect such things does so with discretion. I would myself but I am — disposed, forgive me.

Still the fruit of my efforts belong to the ship, if there is need.

video | private

[goldshirt]

The lockers only respond to your nanites. [Kirk frowns, turns his attention to Alayne fully.] Unless we can hack it, or you can send us someone you trust. Someone who has access to your room, maybe.

[ video ]

[psychometry]

[ against a backdrop of a vaulted corridor wall flooded with red Quinlan regards the video feed impassively. ]

Some of us work better not joining the crowd in the gardens. [ a pause. ] But if there are any security updates as you go I'd appreciate hearing them.

[ video ]

[puppydogeyes]

[Taylor looks unimpressed.]

Not asking you to work. We need everyone in the gardens to keep track of numbers and make sure you're safe.

( VIDEO )

[did]

[ With a quick, curt nod: ] We still short anywhere? Wherever I'm needed, I can go.

( VIDEO )

[goldshirt]

Still trying to round people up I think.

video

[stacked]

[ faith's end of the feed is just things flying from out of frame and into a duffel bag for now. ]

Well, this is gonna suck out loud.

video

[goldshirt]

You can say that again.

voice; locked to Kirk

[faderbroderson]

Do you need me anywhere?

voice; locked to Kirk

[goldshirt]

You guys can't get into the rooms, can you?

voice;

[bring_em_down]

Are you in charge or something?

[It's casual and friendly, not an accusation and certainly not some kind of childish hopeful question.]

voice;

[goldshirt]

[one day, this question won't be a problem every time it comes up. right now, Kirk has no time to beat around the bush.]

Jim Kirk, been here since the first wave.

Technically Ward and Resnik are in charge. I just try to keep our passengers organized while they fly the ship.

video; private

[firstofficer]

If I may offer a suggestion?

video; private

[goldshirt]

I'm listening.

video; encrypted to kirk

[cons]

Gun, please.

video; encrypted wichita/kirk

[goldshirt]

You're on probation, Wichita.

enterprise encryption + tyke;

[leaps]

[ if this sounds echoey and weird, it's because sulu's already in the vents. ]

I don't suppose there's any ship-issued gear for conditions like this?

enterprise encryption + tyke;

[puppydogeyes]

Haven't seen any. Might be an idea to look in storage, if it isn't locked down.