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[not_that_lockon]

[Lyle appears to be on the beach despite the rain, and looks completely unfussed by the fact that he's now mildly moist.]

Well, what do you know. Looks like the rain just made all of that crazy pollen vanish. Just a guess, but is everyone back to their original gender now? [There's a small grin for a moment.] Allelujahs, Neil and Oliver, I'm looking at you.

[He suddenly begins looking a lot more serious than in either of his previous transmissions.]

Oh, and one more thing - did anyone else catch that weird message about five minutes ago? It might just be me, but that sounds like a chance to get a ticket out of here, assuming that our mysterious new neighbours aren't more likely to just bomb us once they've found what they wanted. What do you guys think?

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[generalising.livejournal.com]

So I wasn't imagining things? [He's already at the beach, large gun in his hand ready to do something]

[not-that-lockon.livejournal.com]

Unless we're both imagining the same thing. [Oh, hello, that's noticeable.] Where'd you get that from?

[generalising.livejournal.com]

Well, I figure if there's a communication that means that there's a ship. I'm going to try and signal it with a flare.

[kingnaesala.livejournal.com]

I heard the speaker. [Spoken loftily, as though he doesn't care. He's feeling Lyle out to see what he wants.]

[not-that-lockon.livejournal.com]

Well, at least I'm not hallucinating. What did you think about it?

[kingnaesala.livejournal.com]

I thought that it was annoying and that the buzzing was obnoxious.

It also sounded as though they have no intention of landing or getting near us, for their own safety I imagine.

[celestial-okami.livejournal.com]

I heard it as well. [Ammy looks a little queasy, her hair hanging in her eyes. That change back didn't feel so good while she was awake.]

Why would they bomb us? How do you suppose we could contact them? I do not enjoy traveling in those "space ships", but I would rather be on my way home than stay here.

[not-that-lockon.livejournal.com]

Hey, after some of the stuff I've seen people do, I wouldn't put it past them until we know what it is they're after. And as for contacting them, I'm not sure yet. I don't think the spheres are powerful enough to find them.

[He looks at her a little oddly.] Are you alright? You look kinda sick.

[celestial-okami.livejournal.com]

Perhaps not, there must be some way....

[Covers her mouth with the hem of her sleeve.] I shifted back to this form, once the rain started...my stomach has not settled quite yet.

[cursedbloodline.livejournal.com]

[Ohay, Lyle, going to think you're Neil for a moment because, well...yeah.]

Yeah, I heard it.

[not-that-lockon.livejournal.com]

What did you think about it?

[cursedbloodline.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't get my hopes up.

[marredgoldfinch.livejournal.com]

An escape from this planet would be most welcome.

[not-that-lockon.livejournal.com]

That's what I was thinking.

[marredgoldfinch.livejournal.com]

It'd be nice to be able to be awake at all hours, and skip meals again.

[vague vampire is vague~]

Ah, how rude of me. I don't believe we've met. I'm Asher.

[bolganone.livejournal.com]

You think they'll attack us?

[not-that-lockon.livejournal.com]

I want to say no, but it could be a possibility.

[oliverplus]

[Oliver looks a bit tired but is otherwise back to his normal self]

Yeah, looks like the rain did the trick. Lyle? I uh... [trails off; he has no idea how to say this] Well, you know I wasn't exactly myself...

But I did hear the message, too! I'm going to talk to the Doctor. And the other passengers... If we work together, we should be able to come up with a way of signaling that ship!

[not-that-lockon.livejournal.com]

[Smiles.] Hey, Oliver. Good to see you. Don't worry about it.

Yeah. I've heard building a huge fire being suggested, so unless I hear something better, I'm gonna go with that.

[mr-dynames.livejournal.com]

Yeah, just fine and back to normal here. And I heard that message too. Sure would be nice to get off this crazy planet.

[not-that-lockon.livejournal.com]

No more random genderswaps or sudden lack of inhibitions.

[redpaperfan.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a chance. Attracting their attention in a way that clarifies our origin is the tricky part.

[not-that-lockon.livejournal.com]

Yeah, and that's the only problem I can see. We're kinda limited on resources here.

[frozenseraphim.livejournal.com]

[He has his arms crossed over his chest, clearly disapproving of Lyle's current situation.]

What are you doing out in this weather? The caves may not be insulated, but at least they can provide basic protection. You'll get sick.

[And with the nagging out of the way, it's time to address business.]

I did catch that message. Obviously we'll need to try everything we can to catch their attention, but there is a chance they may be hostile. If that were the case, I believe we have the manpower to usurp control of their vessel.

[not-that-lockon.livejournal.com]

I come from a country where it rains almost constantly, I'm used to it.

[But yes, business.] That's what I thought, but they could be armed, right?