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[ When she wakes up in her bed she feels the familiar ache of the death toll and sighs. She knows she has to build up her energy stores again, after spending everything she had in that awful tower. Best to get herself to the infirmary, then. They'll be busy, with everyone who must have been hurt in the last few days.
She starts to get up off the bed and has to stop - she's too dizzy. This is no good. She picks up the communicator from her nightstand and turns it on to ask someone to help her get to the infirmary.
What she finds there makes her forget she needed the infirmary at all. ]
[ Video ]
Wha- what have I been doing the last two months?!
[ She must have died a second time, she figures. Something that wiped her memory of the last two months which have apparently passed since her death in the Tower of Karazhan. ]
She starts to get up off the bed and has to stop - she's too dizzy. This is no good. She picks up the communicator from her nightstand and turns it on to ask someone to help her get to the infirmary.
What she finds there makes her forget she needed the infirmary at all. ]
[ Video ]
Wha- what have I been doing the last two months?!
[ She must have died a second time, she figures. Something that wiped her memory of the last two months which have apparently passed since her death in the Tower of Karazhan. ]
[ Spam ]
[ Through the first two days of port Kara was fine. She could be found all over the tower, especially in those places where battles were likely to be had. She destroys guardsmen's swords, crushes giant spiders in the servant's quarters, even kills snakes in the menagerie.
There was a stretch of many hours when Kara was lost in the guest quarters, distracted by pretty boys and girls, drained of what energy she has left. For a long time she simply sat, staring happily at the pseudohumans who bustled so busily about.
It was the third day when she realized she was getting tired. The way that time moved here confused her, and she couldn't keep track of her power levels like she could have anywhere else. Still she sought out people who needed her help, and searched for the bearded man who must have had something terrible planned. The broken stair was a long chore, and she wasn't sure anymore how many times she'd crossed it. She kept finding herself back in the basement and lower levels of the tower, where monsters roam.
It was the imps in the library that finally forced her to find a quiet corner to rest. She was able to frighten them off, but it took more effort than she liked. She clutched at her side as she scanned the shelves for a clear route to the exit. She wasn't healing as quickly as she should have been. ]
[ Through the first two days of port Kara was fine. She could be found all over the tower, especially in those places where battles were likely to be had. She destroys guardsmen's swords, crushes giant spiders in the servant's quarters, even kills snakes in the menagerie.
There was a stretch of many hours when Kara was lost in the guest quarters, distracted by pretty boys and girls, drained of what energy she has left. For a long time she simply sat, staring happily at the pseudohumans who bustled so busily about.
It was the third day when she realized she was getting tired. The way that time moved here confused her, and she couldn't keep track of her power levels like she could have anywhere else. Still she sought out people who needed her help, and searched for the bearded man who must have had something terrible planned. The broken stair was a long chore, and she wasn't sure anymore how many times she'd crossed it. She kept finding herself back in the basement and lower levels of the tower, where monsters roam.
It was the imps in the library that finally forced her to find a quiet corner to rest. She was able to frighten them off, but it took more effort than she liked. She clutched at her side as she scanned the shelves for a clear route to the exit. She wasn't healing as quickly as she should have been. ]
[ Backdated to the beginning of port ]
[ Kara is wearing her graduation outfit again, which to most people would be called her superhero outfit. She'll have you know it's the height of Kryptonian fashion and the proper attire for an ambassador on an alien planet. Also it's super comfy. She smiles and waves at the camera from a position high enough in the air to give a fantastic view of this port. ]
Hello, everyone. I just wanted to let you all know that I'm going out this port, so if anybody needs help or anything at all, all you have to do is shout. I won't be using this phone much.
Have fun!
[ Private to Debra and... Vergil ]
That goes especially for you two. Don't hesitate to call, alright?
[ Apparently Kara is sentimental about her temporary inmates. Who knew? ]
[ Kara is wearing her graduation outfit again, which to most people would be called her superhero outfit. She'll have you know it's the height of Kryptonian fashion and the proper attire for an ambassador on an alien planet. Also it's super comfy. She smiles and waves at the camera from a position high enough in the air to give a fantastic view of this port. ]
Hello, everyone. I just wanted to let you all know that I'm going out this port, so if anybody needs help or anything at all, all you have to do is shout. I won't be using this phone much.
Have fun!
[ Private to Debra and... Vergil ]
That goes especially for you two. Don't hesitate to call, alright?
[ Apparently Kara is sentimental about her temporary inmates. Who knew? ]
[ Private for Debra Morgan ]
[ Backdated to when the pairings were first listed because i r smart ]
Hello Debra. We spoke briefly a little while ago. I'm Kara Zor-El, your temporary warden. If you need anything or have any problems or questions, you can bring them to me.
[ Backdated to when the pairings were first listed because i r smart ]
Hello Debra. We spoke briefly a little while ago. I'm Kara Zor-El, your temporary warden. If you need anything or have any problems or questions, you can bring them to me.
[ Public ]
If you haven't figured it out by now, Kylar Stern is gone. He didn't graduate, he just disappeared. I know he didn't have a ton of friends here, but he's still worth mentioning.
[ She really like Kyle, and was reasonably sure she could have helped him graduate, given time. But no, now he's just plain dead. And it's too late to linger on it, because she's already on the roster for a temp inmate. ]
[ Private to Vergil ]
We met briefly during port, I don't know if you remember. I'm Kara Zor-El, I'm going to be your warden for a while.
If you haven't figured it out by now, Kylar Stern is gone. He didn't graduate, he just disappeared. I know he didn't have a ton of friends here, but he's still worth mentioning.
[ She really like Kyle, and was reasonably sure she could have helped him graduate, given time. But no, now he's just plain dead. And it's too late to linger on it, because she's already on the roster for a temp inmate. ]
[ Private to Vergil ]
We met briefly during port, I don't know if you remember. I'm Kara Zor-El, I'm going to be your warden for a while.
[ Video ]
Excuse me?
[ Kara is speaking (quite politely) in Kryptonian. It's up to you if your character can understand her, or if she can understand them. ]
I'm not sure what's going on here, but I need to get back home. Mother will be furious if I'm even one thrib late getting to the trials, and I'm not dressed for it or anything. I'm supposed to meet Tali at her house in Argo. How far are we from there?
Excuse me?
[ Kara is speaking (quite politely) in Kryptonian. It's up to you if your character can understand her, or if she can understand them. ]
I'm not sure what's going on here, but I need to get back home. Mother will be furious if I'm even one thrib late getting to the trials, and I'm not dressed for it or anything. I'm supposed to meet Tali at her house in Argo. How far are we from there?
[ Private Text to Blight (and anyone else sustaining injuries from one Kara or another) ]
I'm so, so sorry. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
[ Private Text to Scorpius ]
What did you do to Kyle?
( [ Open Spam ] )
I'm so, so sorry. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
[ Private Text to Scorpius ]
What did you do to Kyle?
( [ Open Spam ] )
[ Video ]
[ Kara is standing in front of That Door. Well, leaning against it, actually. Her expression is utterly bored, and her tone vaguely condescending. ]
I think I was unconscious the last time these imposters or whatever you people are showed up. So stop me if I'm mistaken, but you come from a different barge, right? One that still works? I'm sure you're all positively terrified to speak up after Ben's little show, but honestly, grow a backbone.
[ She turns the camera so that it captures the whole of The Door. There can be no mistaking what she's talking about. ]
And you have something to do with this door, too. So, and again, tell me if I'm wrong about this, but some of you probably want to go through it again, don't you?
I just want to make this totally clear: Nobody is going anywhere without me.
Now do you want to speak up?
[ooc| assumed cr meme which says the same thing as her plotting post. ]
[ Kara is standing in front of That Door. Well, leaning against it, actually. Her expression is utterly bored, and her tone vaguely condescending. ]
I think I was unconscious the last time these imposters or whatever you people are showed up. So stop me if I'm mistaken, but you come from a different barge, right? One that still works? I'm sure you're all positively terrified to speak up after Ben's little show, but honestly, grow a backbone.
[ She turns the camera so that it captures the whole of The Door. There can be no mistaking what she's talking about. ]
And you have something to do with this door, too. So, and again, tell me if I'm wrong about this, but some of you probably want to go through it again, don't you?
I just want to make this totally clear: Nobody is going anywhere without me.
Now do you want to speak up?
[ooc| assumed cr meme which says the same thing as her plotting post. ]
[ Video ]
Um. What happens if I broke it?
[ Kara looks vaguely terrified, and she's holding what appears to be Dean's (or maybe Ben's, has anyone noticed how alike they look?) porcelain head gingerly by its hair. The rest of the doll is conspicuously absent. ]
I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to, it just sort of... crumbled in my hand.
[ His feet are on the floor somewhere. ]
Um. What happens if I broke it?
[ Kara looks vaguely terrified, and she's holding what appears to be Dean's (or maybe Ben's, has anyone noticed how alike they look?) porcelain head gingerly by its hair. The rest of the doll is conspicuously absent. ]
I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to, it just sort of... crumbled in my hand.
[ His feet are on the floor somewhere. ]
[ Video ]
[ Kara looks quite pleased with herself today, and for good reason too. See, she's done some very basic calculations, and she's pretty happy with the answer. ]
Dean's questions got me wondering, so I looked up Earth's orbital frequencies and calendars. It turns out that the approximate equivalent of my birthday is September 22nd. That's about five months from now, if I have the order right.
As it also turns out, in Earth years I'll be turning 23. I guess Kryptonians live a lot longer than Terrans. Who knew?
[ Everyone probably knew, but Kara is just so smug. ]
[ Kara looks quite pleased with herself today, and for good reason too. See, she's done some very basic calculations, and she's pretty happy with the answer. ]
Dean's questions got me wondering, so I looked up Earth's orbital frequencies and calendars. It turns out that the approximate equivalent of my birthday is September 22nd. That's about five months from now, if I have the order right.
As it also turns out, in Earth years I'll be turning 23. I guess Kryptonians live a lot longer than Terrans. Who knew?
[ Everyone probably knew, but Kara is just so smug. ]
011 - How do you know I’m mad?
Jan. 26th, 2014 04:54 pm[ Video ]
It seems like port was a great deal more difficult for some of us than others. I got some nice things from London, though - regular London, I think, the one that wasn't so dangerous? - and I don't mind sharing. All of the souvenir shops were selling tea, so I got a bunch. Some sweets too.
[ Come eat candy and drink tea with Kara, you won't regret it. ]
There were also some, uh, toys. They were selling them at museum gift shops and... well I guess I went a little overboard? It was so cool, going to Earth museums. There are so many different cultures and traditions I had only read about!
[ It's very clear from her face that she spent most of her time in museums, and she loved every second of it. She may also have come home with a large number of books from the various British Museums. ]
[ Private to Kyl(e/ar) ]
How are you feeling? I'm so sorry I wasn't able to be with you during port. If I'd known you would end up someplace dangerous... [ she doesn't know what she would have done. ] It'll be better next time.
It seems like port was a great deal more difficult for some of us than others. I got some nice things from London, though - regular London, I think, the one that wasn't so dangerous? - and I don't mind sharing. All of the souvenir shops were selling tea, so I got a bunch. Some sweets too.
[ Come eat candy and drink tea with Kara, you won't regret it. ]
There were also some, uh, toys. They were selling them at museum gift shops and... well I guess I went a little overboard? It was so cool, going to Earth museums. There are so many different cultures and traditions I had only read about!
[ It's very clear from her face that she spent most of her time in museums, and she loved every second of it. She may also have come home with a large number of books from the various British Museums. ]
[ Private to Kyl(e/ar) ]
How are you feeling? I'm so sorry I wasn't able to be with you during port. If I'd known you would end up someplace dangerous... [ she doesn't know what she would have done. ] It'll be better next time.
[ Video ]
[ Kara has been waffling over this decision for weeks. But she's been here six months now without an inmate, and she has to make herself useful somehow. How better than by sharing the rich knowledge of her most basic education? ]
If there's interest, I think I'd like to teach a class on basic scientific principles across the worlds. I've been doing some research, and it seems that for the most part the basics really are the same universally.
I can teach you about any subject matter that isn't considered specialty, but I know that what's considered 'basic' is probably different in each culture, so I was going to start with chemistry, biology and physics.
[ And now, having passed through the planned parts of her speech, Kara's anxiety begins to show. But mooooooom, what if they don't like me? ]
I know there's at least one person who's interested in learning.
There has to be someone else, doesn't there?
[ Ladies and gentlemen, your18 16 year old science teacher. ]
[ Kara has been waffling over this decision for weeks. But she's been here six months now without an inmate, and she has to make herself useful somehow. How better than by sharing the rich knowledge of her most basic education? ]
If there's interest, I think I'd like to teach a class on basic scientific principles across the worlds. I've been doing some research, and it seems that for the most part the basics really are the same universally.
I can teach you about any subject matter that isn't considered specialty, but I know that what's considered 'basic' is probably different in each culture, so I was going to start with chemistry, biology and physics.
[ And now, having passed through the planned parts of her speech, Kara's anxiety begins to show. But mooooooom, what if they don't like me? ]
I know there's at least one person who's interested in learning.
There has to be someone else, doesn't there?
[ Ladies and gentlemen, your
009 - I can't go back to yesterday
Jan. 9th, 2014 05:39 pm[ Since learning what's going on with the network, Kara has changed into her ceremonial armor. If she's broadcasting to the multiverse, past present and future, she wants to be wearing her family crest when she does it. Her expression is hesitantly hopeful. ]
If there are any Kryptonians out there, please, I'd like to speak with you. I am Kara Zor-El, daughter of Alura and Zor-El, and I am very, very far from home.
[ Yeah that's all she's got for today. ]
If there are any Kryptonians out there, please, I'd like to speak with you. I am Kara Zor-El, daughter of Alura and Zor-El, and I am very, very far from home.
[ Yeah that's all she's got for today. ]
[ Video ]
[ Kara's smiling face comes into focus a moment after the feed starts. The bottom and a large chunk of the right side of the screen is taken up by a blur of pink. The only place she could think to prop the device was in the crotch of a crystal 'tree'. Behind her is a colorful scene, reds and oranges and purples and pinks, all crystal and reflected light. It clashes horribly with the ugly sweater she seems enthusiastic to be wearing with a red scarf, the ends draped over her back like a cape. ]
I just came here for a walk, but I wanted to share this. This is the third time the CES has created an environment from my home, and it's one of my favorites!
[ She stands aside to give a brilliant view of the forest and a lake, all purple grass and tall branching crystal structures in shades of pink. The red light of Rao reflects off of and shines through the branches creating a kaleidoscope of color. ]
This is the Crystalline Forest. Father used to take us here when we wanted to escape from the city for a while. People have asked me before about my favorite places from home. If you want to come see for yourself, I'll be staying here for most of the day.
[ Kara's smiling face comes into focus a moment after the feed starts. The bottom and a large chunk of the right side of the screen is taken up by a blur of pink. The only place she could think to prop the device was in the crotch of a crystal 'tree'. Behind her is a colorful scene, reds and oranges and purples and pinks, all crystal and reflected light. It clashes horribly with the ugly sweater she seems enthusiastic to be wearing with a red scarf, the ends draped over her back like a cape. ]
I just came here for a walk, but I wanted to share this. This is the third time the CES has created an environment from my home, and it's one of my favorites!
[ She stands aside to give a brilliant view of the forest and a lake, all purple grass and tall branching crystal structures in shades of pink. The red light of Rao reflects off of and shines through the branches creating a kaleidoscope of color. ]
This is the Crystalline Forest. Father used to take us here when we wanted to escape from the city for a while. People have asked me before about my favorite places from home. If you want to come see for yourself, I'll be staying here for most of the day.
007 - If I had a world of my own...
Nov. 23rd, 2013 11:28 amI took a look around port and it looks amazing. They're having this exhibition with every bizarre sort of science they can manage! I'm sure I don't know every scientist on board, but if anyone would like to look around with me it looks like a ton of fun. Bruce, maybe? Chromie? Megamind?
I had to do a bit of shopping first, since my clothes got some strange looks. The dresses are a bit... wider.
[ To prove it, she steps back from the camera and does a little twirl in her shiny new getup. Naturally, she has added a white shawl tied around her shoulders like a cape. They're the height of fashion on Krypton, okay? ]
I found a great place to buy clothes, though, so if you want to come along and need something to wear, just let me know and I'll show you!
I had to do a bit of shopping first, since my clothes got some strange looks. The dresses are a bit... wider.
[ To prove it, she steps back from the camera and does a little twirl in her shiny new getup. Naturally, she has added a white shawl tied around her shoulders like a cape. They're the height of fashion on Krypton, okay? ]
I found a great place to buy clothes, though, so if you want to come along and need something to wear, just let me know and I'll show you!
006 - It's always tea time
Nov. 10th, 2013 12:23 pm[ Kara has been baking almost non-stop since the flood started. Claire introduced her to the idea, and she rather likes it. Sugar has a positive effect on brain chemistry. It's comforting, and it makes you feel better when you're down.
So naturally, with everyone feeling down about the last flood, she is baking and delivering cookies en mass. Little bags of cookies tied with ribbon are being left at people's doors, in front of them in the dining hall, and (in duplicate) at the bedside of those injured in the infirmary. All have been left at super speed to ensure she gets as many cookies to as many people as quickly as possible, with no note or explanation. Enjoy! ]
[ Video ]
Good afternoon, barge! [ She smiles brightly. She's in a fabulous mood. ] I just wanted to let everyone know that Dr. Banner has been teaching me first aid, and I'll be helping in the infirmary some times. I also have superhuman hearing, so if for any reason you need help or just first aid or anything at all really, just call my name and I'll come find you. I've been selfish, only thinking about my own needs and my own grief, and I want to help. And I don't need a lot of sleep, so I really don't mind.
That's all. I hope you all have a great day.
So naturally, with everyone feeling down about the last flood, she is baking and delivering cookies en mass. Little bags of cookies tied with ribbon are being left at people's doors, in front of them in the dining hall, and (in duplicate) at the bedside of those injured in the infirmary. All have been left at super speed to ensure she gets as many cookies to as many people as quickly as possible, with no note or explanation. Enjoy! ]
[ Video ]
Good afternoon, barge! [ She smiles brightly. She's in a fabulous mood. ] I just wanted to let everyone know that Dr. Banner has been teaching me first aid, and I'll be helping in the infirmary some times. I also have superhuman hearing, so if for any reason you need help or just first aid or anything at all really, just call my name and I'll come find you. I've been selfish, only thinking about my own needs and my own grief, and I want to help. And I don't need a lot of sleep, so I really don't mind.
That's all. I hope you all have a great day.
005 - Curioser and curioser
Nov. 1st, 2013 04:03 pm[ Kara's expression is a mix of confused and concerned. Have you heard the tapping? Because she has. And she totally just spent five minutes talking to a wall. She speaks quickly but clearly. ]
I know everyone's upset after whatever happened that I was asleep for, but I need help. There's, Rao, there's somebody in the walls. [ She is well aware of how crazy this sounds. ] I don't know who or how or why, but it's somebody who knows me. And they might be in pain, and they might be between the walls, but my x-ray vision isn't working on it so I can't tell. I could punch through the wall, but I don't know where this person is, or if it might hurt them...
Is there anyone missing? Anyone who wouldn't have just gone home or something?
I know everyone's upset after whatever happened that I was asleep for, but I need help. There's, Rao, there's somebody in the walls. [ She is well aware of how crazy this sounds. ] I don't know who or how or why, but it's somebody who knows me. And they might be in pain, and they might be between the walls, but my x-ray vision isn't working on it so I can't tell. I could punch through the wall, but I don't know where this person is, or if it might hurt them...
Is there anyone missing? Anyone who wouldn't have just gone home or something?
It seems like I missed a lot while I was sleeping. Was there a flood?
[ She may have been passed out for a few days, according to her communicator, but she recovers quickly and feels fresh as Kryptonian daisies now. These comas may be weird, but she doubts they actually harm her superhuman physiology. ]
Are all of my friends still here? Nobody left while I was out, did they? And what's this I'm hearing about upcoming holidays? Is it an Earth one, or something else?
[ She may have been passed out for a few days, according to her communicator, but she recovers quickly and feels fresh as Kryptonian daisies now. These comas may be weird, but she doubts they actually harm her superhuman physiology. ]
Are all of my friends still here? Nobody left while I was out, did they? And what's this I'm hearing about upcoming holidays? Is it an Earth one, or something else?
[ Only a small handful of people might know that Kara has been keeping to herself for the last few days, and even fewer might know why. One of the latter is a very new friend, Claire. It doesn't take much, honestly, to be Kara's friend: just a bit of luck and altruism. Now Kara faces the screen quite seriously, but with that recovered air of dignity that has been so challenged since Victor Creed's attack. ]
Hello. I just wanted to know- sorry if it's been said, I've been distracted by [ healing, embarrassment, anger, some questionable research involving novels set in prison ] other things. What punishment was given to the man with the claws? I think I heard his name was Victor? If I'm not allowed to know that I'd like to know how someone is punished when they attack a warden. I mean, I know what I want to do. [ Hit them! A lot! With super strength! ] But what do you usually do here?
[ WARDEN FILTER ]
This definitely isn't related at all [ yes it is ], but I was wondering if someone could teach me how to fight. I was supposed to learn on Krypton, but I never got very good at it. Specifically, if anyone with super strength or experience teaching someone with super strength could spare the time, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Hello. I just wanted to know- sorry if it's been said, I've been distracted by [ healing, embarrassment, anger, some questionable research involving novels set in prison ] other things. What punishment was given to the man with the claws? I think I heard his name was Victor? If I'm not allowed to know that I'd like to know how someone is punished when they attack a warden. I mean, I know what I want to do. [ Hit them! A lot! With super strength! ] But what do you usually do here?
[ WARDEN FILTER ]
This definitely isn't related at all [ yes it is ], but I was wondering if someone could teach me how to fight. I was supposed to learn on Krypton, but I never got very good at it. Specifically, if anyone with super strength or experience teaching someone with super strength could spare the time, I'd greatly appreciate it.