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=== Setting & Atmosphere ===
=== Setting & Atmosphere ===
* The team—'''Mia, Det, and Siz'''—remains aboard the **continental train**, continuing their journey to **Summer Springs, New Texas**.
* The team—'''Mia, Det, and Siz'''—remains aboard the '''continental train''', continuing their journey to '''Summer Springs, New Texas'''.
* The **landscape has changed** from the more humid climate of Bhoover to **steppe and half-desert**, with **rivers, farmland, and small villages** visible outside the window.
* The '''landscape has changed''' from the more humid climate of Bhoover to '''steppe and half-desert''', with '''rivers, farmland, and small villages''' visible outside the window.
* The train makes **occasional stops** at larger settlements, where it loads and unloads cargo, taking between **10 and 30 minutes** at each station.
* The train makes '''occasional stops''' at larger settlements, where it loads and unloads cargo, taking between '''10 and 30 minutes''' at each station.


=== Main Events ===
=== Main Events ===


==== Research & Preparations ====
==== Research & Preparations ====
* '''Mia continues researching their employer''', looking for connections between **Den and Charles** but finding little concrete information.
* '''Mia continues researching their employer''', looking for connections between '''Den and Charles''' but finding little concrete information.
* '''Det reviews local information**, switching between case files and **potential mining job opportunities** for the future.
* '''Det reviews local information''', switching between case files and '''potential mining job opportunities''' for the future.
* '''Siz disappears into the bathroom to change** into more climate-appropriate attire.  
* '''Siz disappears into the bathroom to change''' into more climate-appropriate attire.  
   - She emerges wearing **leather pants, a loose shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat with ear holes**.
   - She emerges wearing '''leather pants, a loose shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat with ear holes'''.
   - While the outfit would be **intimidating on a taller person**, on Siz it is **more adorable than menacing**.
   - While the outfit would be '''intimidating on a taller person''', on Siz it is '''more adorable than menacing'''.
   - She carries **prepared toxin vials** for her needle pistol.
   - She carries '''prepared toxin vials''' for her needle pistol.


==== Ticket Inspection ====
==== Ticket Inspection ====
* A **train conductor in an overly decorated uniform** arrives to check tickets.
* A '''train conductor in an overly decorated uniform''' arrives to check tickets.
* Each of them presents their **digital vouchers**, and the conductor moves on without incident.
* Each of them presents their '''digital vouchers''', and the conductor moves on without incident.
* Det remarks on the **size of the train’s passenger section**, noting that **her home’s transport was far more cramped**.
* Det remarks on the '''size of the train’s passenger section''', noting that '''her home’s transport was far more cramped'''.


==== Meal Run & Conversation ====
==== Meal Run & Conversation ====
* The team realizes they are **getting hungry** and check the **included meal options**:
* The team realizes they are '''getting hungry''' and check the '''included meal options''':
   - **Poultry with rice**
   - '''Poultry with rice'''
   - **A rich stew**
   - '''A rich stew'''
   - **A vegan dish with almond milk**
   - '''A vegan dish with almond milk'''
* '''Mia volunteers to retrieve the meals** and asks if anyone wants anything extra.
* '''Mia volunteers to retrieve the meals''' and asks if anyone wants anything extra.
   - She orders **stew for herself and Det**.
   - She orders '''stew for herself and Det'''.
   - Siz chooses **the poultry with rice**.
   - Siz chooses '''the poultry with rice'''.
   - They also request **drinks**—a **malt soda for Siz** and **root beer for Det**.
   - They also request '''drinks'''—a '''malt soda for Siz''' and '''root beer for Det'''.
* '''Siz and Det discuss their backgrounds** while Mia heads to the **food cart**:
* '''Siz and Det discuss their backgrounds''' while Mia heads to the '''food cart''':
   - **Siz explains** how her interest in **mycology and brewing** evolved from the need to improve food quality on breeder planets.
   - '''Siz explains''' how her interest in '''mycology and brewing''' evolved from the need to improve food quality on breeder planets.
   - **Det describes** the **utilitarian lifestyle** of her mining colony, where food was primarily **nutrient pastes or freeze-dried meals**.
   - '''Det describes''' the '''utilitarian lifestyle''' of her mining colony, where food was primarily '''nutrient pastes or freeze-dried meals'''.
   - Both discuss how **different cultures handle space and resource limitations**.
   - Both discuss how '''different cultures handle space and resource limitations'''.


==== Encounters in the Food Cart ====
==== Encounters in the Food Cart ====
* The **train interior is spacious**, allowing for **two large passengers to pass each other comfortably**.
* The '''train interior is spacious''', allowing for '''two large passengers to pass each other comfortably'''.
* Mia **notices two wanted posters** on the kitchen wall—black and white, printed **on tablet-like screens** rather than traditional paper.
* Mia '''notices two wanted posters''' on the kitchen wall—black and white, printed '''on tablet-like screens''' rather than traditional paper.
   - Neither of the names or faces seem **familiar** to her.
   - Neither of the names or faces seem '''familiar''' to her.
* She purchases **extra chocolate bars for the group**, ensuring they have snacks for later.
* She purchases '''extra chocolate bars for the group''', ensuring they have snacks for later.


==== A Suspicious Encounter ====
==== A Suspicious Encounter ====
* On her **way back**, Mia **briefly feels watched**.
* On her '''way back''', Mia '''briefly feels watched'''.
* A **leather-clad figure inside a half-open cabin door** winks at her and **makes finger guns**.
* A '''leather-clad figure inside a half-open cabin door''' winks at her and '''makes finger guns'''.
   - His face **immediately registers as familiar**—someone she **previously saw in Den’s bar**.
   - His face '''immediately registers as familiar'''—someone she '''previously saw in Den’s bar'''.
   - Mia **glares at him**, giving a **clear message of disinterest**.
   - Mia '''glares at him''', giving a '''clear message of disinterest'''.
   - He **chuckles deeply**, responding with an amused **"Gotcha"** and a **smirk**.
   - He '''chuckles deeply''', responding with an amused '''"Gotcha"''' and a '''smirk'''.
   - As Mia walks past, **more giggling is heard from inside the elf’s cabin**.
   - As Mia walks past, '''more giggling is heard from inside the elf’s cabin'''.


=== Next Steps ===
=== Next Steps ===
* **Return to the cabin** and distribute food to the others.
* '''Return to the cabin''' and distribute food to the others.
* **Discuss the wanted posters**—who are they, and should they be concerned?
* '''Discuss the wanted posters'''—who are they, and should they be concerned?
* **Assess the strange elf’s presence**—was he following them, or is it coincidence?
* '''Assess the strange elf’s presence'''—was he following them, or is it coincidence?
* **Prepare for arrival in Summer Springs** and decide their next move.
* '''Prepare for arrival in Summer Springs''' and decide their next move.


=== Current Status & Unresolved Questions ===
=== Current Status & Unresolved Questions ===

Revision as of 22:20, 2 February 2025

The Journey Continues: En Route to New Texas (2024-10-11)

Setting & Atmosphere

  • The team—Mia, Det, and Siz—remains aboard the continental train, continuing their journey to Summer Springs, New Texas.
  • The landscape has changed from the more humid climate of Bhoover to steppe and half-desert, with rivers, farmland, and small villages visible outside the window.
  • The train makes occasional stops at larger settlements, where it loads and unloads cargo, taking between 10 and 30 minutes at each station.

Main Events

Research & Preparations

  • Mia continues researching their employer, looking for connections between Den and Charles but finding little concrete information.
  • Det reviews local information, switching between case files and potential mining job opportunities for the future.
  • Siz disappears into the bathroom to change into more climate-appropriate attire.
 - She emerges wearing leather pants, a loose shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat with ear holes.
 - While the outfit would be intimidating on a taller person, on Siz it is more adorable than menacing.
 - She carries prepared toxin vials for her needle pistol.

Ticket Inspection

  • A train conductor in an overly decorated uniform arrives to check tickets.
  • Each of them presents their digital vouchers, and the conductor moves on without incident.
  • Det remarks on the size of the train’s passenger section, noting that her home’s transport was far more cramped.

Meal Run & Conversation

  • The team realizes they are getting hungry and check the included meal options:
 - Poultry with rice
 - A rich stew
 - A vegan dish with almond milk
  • Mia volunteers to retrieve the meals and asks if anyone wants anything extra.
 - She orders stew for herself and Det.
 - Siz chooses the poultry with rice.
 - They also request drinks—a malt soda for Siz and root beer for Det.
  • Siz and Det discuss their backgrounds while Mia heads to the food cart:
 - Siz explains how her interest in mycology and brewing evolved from the need to improve food quality on breeder planets.
 - Det describes the utilitarian lifestyle of her mining colony, where food was primarily nutrient pastes or freeze-dried meals.
 - Both discuss how different cultures handle space and resource limitations.

Encounters in the Food Cart

  • The train interior is spacious, allowing for two large passengers to pass each other comfortably.
  • Mia notices two wanted posters on the kitchen wall—black and white, printed on tablet-like screens rather than traditional paper.
 - Neither of the names or faces seem familiar to her.
  • She purchases extra chocolate bars for the group, ensuring they have snacks for later.

A Suspicious Encounter

  • On her way back, Mia briefly feels watched.
  • A leather-clad figure inside a half-open cabin door winks at her and makes finger guns.
 - His face immediately registers as familiar—someone she previously saw in Den’s bar.
 - Mia glares at him, giving a clear message of disinterest.
 - He chuckles deeply, responding with an amused "Gotcha" and a smirk.
 - As Mia walks past, more giggling is heard from inside the elf’s cabin.

Next Steps

  • Return to the cabin and distribute food to the others.
  • Discuss the wanted posters—who are they, and should they be concerned?
  • Assess the strange elf’s presence—was he following them, or is it coincidence?
  • Prepare for arrival in Summer Springs and decide their next move.

Current Status & Unresolved Questions

  • Who is the elf, and why does he seem amused by Mia’s reaction?
  • Are the wanted posters connected to their mission, or just unrelated bounties?
  • Will their arrival in Summer Springs be smooth, or will they encounter resistance?
  • How soon can they begin investigating Magrete’s disappearance?

Categories

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