Night at the Museum (OTA)

[kyley_b]

WHO: Kyle Broflovski and YOU!
WHERE: The Underground of Coruscant (Level 4)
WHAT: A very wholesome field trip to the lost Galactic Museum.
WHEN: During the event. (Mid-ish?)
WARNINGS: The foulest of language. Injury extremely likely. More as needed.



Kyle's seen aliens before.

A group of them from the Jannex Galaxy, a spaceship full of greys, the Marklar, and Jeff Bezos. This is the first time he's seen quite so many different kinds in one place, but even so it doesn't take him long to feel comfortable enough to talk to a few of them at the Senate Tour that Obi-Wan had suggested he take. One of these friendly aliens had mentioned in passing that it was a pity that the Galactic Museum could no longer be toured, due to it having been lost and forgotten somewhere down on Level 4.

A lost museum seems to Kyle like exactly the sort of thing the Agrii would want them to find. And even if not, well. Kyle really likes museums.

Is it difficult to get to Level 4? Oh, yes. And extremely dangerous. This doesn't deter Kyle one bit, and so he puts out a call on the Network to let people know that hey, he's putting together a museum field trip and anybody is welcome to come! Provided, that is, that you don't mind finding your way down through huge portals/ventilation shafts into a world where sunlight is less than a memory and dangerous people and creatures lurk around every corner.

But hey, if you decide to come down, you'll find a too-tall ginger waiting for you with some flashlights and a notepad.

You bet your ass he's going to force you to use the Buddy System.

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[OOC: Feel free to skip straight to the Museum proper of course! Mingle away, create your own TLs, whatever!]

Comments

[doubled_speed]

At least this guy approves of the buddy system. Tommy approves. He also looks bored when he takes the flashlight and notepad.

"What's the notes for, dude?" he asks, tucking it into a pocket. "Please tell me there's not a quiz later. That's only cool if I'm getting prizes for acing them."

[kyley_b]

"If you must know, I bought one for myself and thought you might like one, too. You're welcome." Still, Kyle's pretty excited to see Tommy. The guy is one of the first people he met on Agra-10, after all.

"I figured this way I could take notes, or sketch things out, or whatever. I have no idea what the fuck is down here, dude, we might discover like... knowledge that's been lost for centuries." He looks way too excited by this prospect.

"So. We just need to find it. Oh, uh, and I guess there's a lot of giant rats or some shit down here, so, uh. Don't get bit by anything, okay?"

[doubled_speed]

Also clearly the coolest guy Kyle has met on Agra 10 too. Notepad is his now, sorry. No nerding until they get there.

"I don't think it was lost, just misplaced. "Dude, giant rats aren't as bad as giant spiders. Promise."

Still, this is pretty interesting for now.

[kyley_b]

"Yeah, misplaced! Much better word. It won't scare anybody off if we say it's a misplaced Galactic Museum. Dude, if we find something cool we should bring it back for Mr. Kenobi, he'd shit himself I bet."

He puts a hand on Tommy's arm and looks at him very seriously. "Dude. You're my buddy, okay? So I won't leave this place without you. We stick together.

"I don't actually know if it's giant rats, exactly. The guy with a tube for a face just said there was a lot of 'vermin' down here."

[ezra_of_lothal]

"You know, back home I used the sewer systems and ventilation to get around plenty," Ezra remarks, shining one of the flashlights around. "But this is a whole other...something."

[kyley_b]

"It's pretty fucking nasty, right?" Kyle peers around at what they can see with their limited light.

"But I mean, at least you've got some practice. Have you been here before? Like, I understand it's a Jedi place and everything."

[ezra_of_lothal]

"Nah, this planet is the galactic capital and I grew up in a system in the relative middle of nowhere. Also, the Jedi Temple here was - no, will be?"

Time travel makes tenses wierd.

"Stormed and most of the Order killed...um. The day before I was born, actually. In my time, it's where the Emperor lives. Not just Coruscant, I mean. He converted the Temple to his Palace, because that's the kind of sleemo he is."

[kyley_b]

"Dude, does that make you a space hick?" Because clearly that's the important takeaway. "And I'm guessing 'sleemo' is an insult. A pretty fun sounding one."

He points at his communicator. "Okay, Tommy's made us all a map based on his scouting, so we at least know how to get to the museum. Can you think of anything that we should be looking for once we get there? I realise it's probably like, long gone in your time, but I guess if you remember any stories or anything."

[beholding_archivist]

The call for an underground museum trip is enough to lure Jon down there, driven by hi innate curiosity. Though he is already carrying his own flashlight, heavy, bright and powerful to drive away any natural darkness at least. And should anyone wonder? He has a spare and backup batteries in his backpack. If the tunnels under the Institute have taught him one thing, then to be prepared well before heading underground.

"Hello, Kyle." Jon greets with an easy smile and a little wave of his free hand.

[kyley_b]

"Jon!" Kyle waves back, grinning widely. He's genuinely happy to see him - in Jon, Kyle recognises an intellect and a desire for knowledge that he can relate to. IE: Jon's a nerd. Kyle wonders if he plays Dungeons and Dragons, and vows to ask at a later date.

"Tommy scouted ahead already, so we've got a map that he drew," he tells him happily. "So we won't get lost. And he didn't see anything that looked like it was gonna eat us." It is an alien underground, after all. There could be giant cockroaches or something.

"Okay, so, like, we're all gonna stick together in a group, but if you HAVE to go off someplace, you gotta take a buddy." he says this last loud enough for everybody to hear. "Nobody wanders off alone, that's how you wind up killed in a horror movie."

He turns back to Jon. "You stoked? I'm stoked. We should head out. The guy I heard about this place from? He said there was at some point artifacts from thousands of different cultures! Thousands! Can you imagine?"

[beholding_archivist]

Seeing the excitement in Kyle is unexpected, but a nice change and Jon gives a small nod of understanding as the young man gives his report on what has already been achieved to locate their destination. "Right. I suppose Tommy would be very helpful for scouting ahead. Can't say I'm surprised he's interested as well." Tommy isn't only very intelligent, but about as eager to learn new things as Jon is.

Though Jon does raise a brow upon being told he needs to take a... Buddy along should he decide to split off of the group. Oh, clearly that doesn't count for him. He's too old for that sort of thing.

"Given that they are basically on open display, I will assume those artifacts are at least harmless and won't curse anyone of us." Jon remarks somewhat off-handedly, refraining from commenting on the entire buddy thing and then turns his head to look around. "Since you have the map, I will let you lead the way, Kyle."

[kyley_b]

"Really? He kinda seemed like he thought I was a lameass. But I think maybe he just actually thinks I'm a lameass all the time, so." He frowns. Ugh, Tommy.

The group moves through the tunnels, following the map Tommy has drawn. Kyle at one point can be clearly seen arguing with Tommy, but one they reach the museum and enter he falls back beside Jon.

"Dude," he says softly.

The lobby is huge. It's dark and filthy, but the former majesty of it is still apparent. Different halls branch off in every direction.

"Okay, I'm serious about the buddy system, you guys!" Kyle says loudly. He looks at Jon.

"Where should we even start?"

[on_repeat]

Somehow Echo is enlisted, if not somewhat intrigued by the idea. Tall ginger, meet tall ARC Trooper.

"You're aren't kidding," is all he says when Kyle enforces the use of the Buddy System. Not that he has a problem with it; he's used to teaming up with other soldiers, so this shouldn't be any different.

[kyley_b]

"Of course not," Kyle replies. It's extremely obvious that Echo is some sort of military or police, but it's equally obvious that Kyle couldn't care less. This is mostly due to him having grown up seeing both types of officers be utterly inept ninety percent of the time.

"This way no man gets left behind. Or woman. Or nonbinary person. You know what I mean. Anyway, hi!"

[on_repeat]

If he knew anything about those guys, he'd probably be disappointed. Like, a lot.

Echo's brow knits. "Can't get any clearer than that," he agrees with a nod. "Hi. My name's Echo. And what's the plan?"

[kyley_b]

"Kyle Broflovski." He speaks with such confidence that you could almost mistake him for someone who knows what he's doing.

"Okay, well, Tommy scouted ahead and made us a map, so we can head out. We've got flashlights and water and stuff, so as long as we don't get attacked by monsters, we should reach the museum pretty fast.

"Do you know anything about this planet?"

[rage_on]

Raphael's no alien, but he may as well be. The only thing he liked about space travel and visiting other planets aside from his girlfriend was that no one looked at him funny. Here it seems that there are still those who will look at him oddly, but there's enough happening everywhere that he doesn't really care.

A museum trip? Not necessarily his idea of a fun time, but he's heard that the lower you head in this crazy place, the more dangerous it can be. And that sounds fun. It's for that reason that the teenage turtle makes the meeting point. Dangerous people, darkness and creatures lurking- sounds like his sort of place!

"'sup! We doin' this?"

[kyley_b]

That sure is a giant talking turtle right there.

But, look. Kyle is a modern kinda guy, he's not going to discriminate against turtles. Not when there's learning to be done! Also he grew up alongside a sentient towel and they ARE currently on an alien planet, so it's best to just roll with these things.

"Hey, dude!" Kyle waves. He's got a notepad, and it's clear he'd love a clipboard.

"We are totally doing this. Tommy has made us a map, so we can roll out AFTER you agree that we're all staying in a group, but if we have to slip off, you go with a buddy. Deal?"

[rage_on]

A notepad and a clipboard. Wow. Raphael arches a brow beneath his mask as Kyle lays down actual rules. "What, seriously?" Is this how it feels like to be in school? Laaaaame.

He rolls his eyes. If this is this guy's way of saying they needed someone to look out for them then that's fine by the turtle. He'd rather stick with people at least somewhat familiar anyway. "Ugh, okay fine," he mutters, waving a hand,

Among the Ruins: The Galactic Museum

[kyley_b]

The Galactic Museum - or what's left of it - is vast. You can spend days wandering the corridors, lost among the memory of civilizations you may never have heard of. You might find something interesting! Or you might just get lost if you're not careful.

You should probably stick with a buddy still, though. It's very dark down here...

[OOC: Mingle away!]

[thesepreciousthings]

Starling's changed into one of the sturdier outfits she bought when she arrived - gray trousers, black boots, a deep green tunic - and tied her hair back in a ponytail. She's taken one of the flashlights Kyle offered, and is playing it over the entrance.

"This is like the Space Smithsonian," she says softly, the tiniest hint of a smile playing on her face. "If it's like any museum worth its salt, there's gotta be some kind of a map here somewhere..."

[kyley_b]

Kyle, half stretched over what was probably the information desk at one point, fishes an ancient brochure out from behind it. He hops down and walks over to Clarice. He's very tall, skinny as a rail, and apparently devoid of most social graces. "Dude," he says by way of greeting. "This is faded as fuck, but I think we can use it. I think the main lobby map must have been digital, so it's fucked." He actually really looks at her and grins.

"You've been to the Smithsonian?"

[lionunchained]

Hey, why not. If they were taking this random diversion, Shiro was more than willing to explore as much as possible. So when the call went out to check out the museum... a field trip so to speak, he was there. If nothing else, having been a paladin, he was well-trained for things like that.

"Well, vents are not the normal way, but I have done worse."

[kyley_b]

"Yeah, at least we didn't have to fight a bunch of weird monsters," Kyle says as he strolls over. He looks more excited than apprehensive, like braving a potentially deadly underground is the best idea he's ever had.

"Hey, dude!"

[lionunchained]

Probably not the best idea, but Shiro was curious as well. And at least he wasn't going to be going alone.

"Hey. Interesting idea, going to see this museum."