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UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#126: Oct 4th 2016 at 9:32:36 AM

ARMOR Docks

Through the tumultuous screams in her head, Maya's newfound companions' voices rang through. With a silent chime, her senses overpowered the dark voices encouraging violence, and she stopped shaking. Instinctively, she took a few deep breaths and stretched a bit, just in case. Acting as if nothing happened, she continued onwards towards the store.

"I'm fine. Let's go."

ARMOR Store

The Store was very much like a small shop, stocking the very basic necessities and small luxuries that students would need. Multiples racks of pilots suits in all different colours and styles lined the floor, rattling as others looked through them, and several tools and kits for multiple mechanical purposes lined the walls and shelves for those who worked on their mecha as well as piloting them. The Store also sold numerous digital devices, stationery and other curios and mementos. It was not much, but the Academy raised some funds to cover costs through these sales.

Behind the counter stood a very blatant android with a face similar to that of ARMOR Core, a freshly opened box in their hands. He smiles at all the new students.

"Welcome! Please, take one of these devices, and simply hold them behind your ear. Or anywhere around the side of your head really."

At a few skeptical looks from some people, ARMOR Core caught on about the whole 'implantation' issue. They lightly tap their head, smiling and rolling their eyes.

"Do not worry! These are not actually invasive at all. See, these devices latch onto your head and sync with your nervous system (or equivalent) and senses to stream sound and video straight into your head, and can pop of with just a touch of a button. Imagine a VR headset right in your own head. You can watch movies, listen to music and communicate with others through audio, text or audio-visual chat. It also connects to the Internet, can project what you're currently seeing and allows you to access the ARMOR mission list."

They put the box down on the counter, and get to opening another box. Inside the open box, dozens of strange, headset-esque devices in a rainbow of colours lie scattered around. Very minimalist.

Maya reaches in and pulls out a silverish-blue headset. She gives it a hesitant, suspicious look, before shrugging.

"Well...here goes nothing."

She slowly puts the device against the back of her ear. With a small click, it clasps in place and doesn't fall off when she takes her hand away. Inside her head, a plethora of start-up processes and menus appearing, running for a few moments before the HUD flashed into view and faded away just as quickly with a large flashing message.

INSTALL COMPLETE

TroyandHawk The Blinder from Back Home. Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Blinder
#127: Oct 4th 2016 at 9:38:18 AM

FLASHBACK: DOCKS

"That was a PTSD symptom. Maya, you're not fine!" Loke told her, clearly worried about her new friend. "Are you sure it's safe for you to put yourself back in combat?"

STORE

Loke eyed the earpiece, shrugged and, pulling her long hair aside, placed it. Flinched a little bit as it stuck to her head and frowned. "This is weird...''Whoa!"'" She nearly jumped back into a shelf when suddenly her sight was filled with large blue letters.

"Okay...that's...that's cool."

Loke laughed nervously. "Imagine looking up porn on this!" She exclaimed. It was a joke, not a funny one but it was to calm her nerves-She was a bit of a luddite when in came to human enhancement.

edited 4th Oct '16 12:56:13 PM by TroyandHawk

Good to be back
Sergey_Smirnov Trans Terminus Homo from Everywhere and Nowhere (With a german accent) Since: Aug, 2015 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
Trans Terminus Homo
#128: Oct 4th 2016 at 10:24:42 AM

ARMOR, Store

Sylvester looked through the store, luckily for him they had small military models... something he always found fun to do. He also looked a bit sceptical at the mention of implantation... but he enrolled here and knew what he let himself get into... though he did sigh in relief as he heard that it was nothing invasive, he was always a traditional lad. He took a ebony-colored one and pressed it behind his ear... seeing the flashes he tried to close his eyes... but seeing the thing was directly feeding into his nervous system that of course did precisly nothing. After a while all was finished... he decided though to not use it much if possible.

edited 4th Oct '16 11:08:21 AM by Sergey_Smirnov

"One may feel fear in the face of danger so long as one banishes fear when danger actually arrives"
GIG Forever livid from Where I want to be Since: Feb, 2010
Forever livid
#129: Oct 4th 2016 at 10:55:04 AM

"Connects to the nervous system, huh?" D'Angelo thought out loud, playing with an errant dread. "Probably gotta be careful on my end then. CRC jacks into my system too. Just need to leave it off when I pilot."

Grabbing one and eyeing it thoughtfully, he playfully tossed it in the air. "Bright side?" he said, grabbing it and jamming it home in one go. "Don't gotta worry about songs that end up stuck in my head now."

thestonedog78 Princess Warlock from from deep space Since: Oct, 2012 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
Princess Warlock
#130: Oct 4th 2016 at 11:23:43 AM

Armor Store

Cheshire copied her friend and picked out a red and black device. She quickly dropped her hood and brushed her strawberry blond hair aside as she placed it behind her ear.

"...Freaky"

They can't for the life of them understand why nobody liked being ruled by a group of manic depressive demigods - 4chan
darkdestinysoul Since: Mar, 2015
#131: Oct 4th 2016 at 12:49:34 PM

ARMOR Docks

Kaylid takes his, looking at it for a few moments and kinda inspecting it. Trying to figure out how it was made and how it could be adapted later. "Huh really?" He questions to D'Angelo before chuckling.

"My Mech also does similar, so I was kinda thinking the same thing!" He found this coincidence despite it being a somewhat likely possibility way way funnier than it was as he put it on behind his right ear, letting it attach and hook up. Twitching a little but getting used to it quick enough.

Then smirking as he starts scrolling through the options made available by this thing.

edited 4th Oct '16 12:52:35 PM by darkdestinysoul

"After time adrift among open stars, along tides of light and through shoals of dust, I will return to where I began."
Mistfader Since: Aug, 2016
#132: Oct 4th 2016 at 4:23:16 PM

ARMOR Store

The drone looked around, wiggled its chassis a bit, then silently left the group to hover over to the android, speaking when it is available (queuing up if necessary). "Two issues. First issue: No active processors in drone at present time; installing upgrade on drone would be inefficient, although possible. Second issue: ...I have no manipulators currently installed on this drone." Its camera's iris focused and refocused a few times, and it appended onto its previous message. "I apologise for the inconvenience."

TheRealWren Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or. from I...honestly have no idea. Since: Jan, 2011
Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or.
#133: Oct 4th 2016 at 10:20:13 PM

Store.

Giving a slight smile, Doc nodded. "Well, good to meet you, er, Mr Volkov. Or, er, um, Sylvester, if you prefer. I'm, er...Do-" The young man winced slightly at a slightly annoyed voice getting sharp over his headset. "...D-Doc. Or, Ren."

He couldn't help but give a weak chuckle at Kaylid's optimistic reaction on managing to reach the store. "That's...reassuring. I had to get...a bit of help with directions."

...When the 'device' was showed off, however, Ren frowned a tiny bit. "...Hm."

The young man quietly held onto the device and removed his headset, looking a bit thoughtful.

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.
SolusLupus Since: Apr, 2013
#134: Oct 4th 2016 at 10:32:46 PM

Elaine and Zae

Zae held up a finger in the wait gesture again, and pulled out her tablet. <"Actually, didn't the say something about comm thingies at the store or such? Shouldn't we get those first? Know you may be hungry, i am too, but it sounded kinda impotent.">

guyshane Combat mode, engage Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Combat mode, engage
#135: Oct 5th 2016 at 9:54:25 PM

Elaine 's expression dropped. "I mean....but....like hours!" She said, gesturing wildly. Her stomach let out a low rumble. The blue-haired girl looked around glumly, cafeteria nowhere in sight. "Okay, fine. Let's just make it quick. Haven't eaten since breakfast."

-dramatic music ensues-
Sergey_Smirnov Trans Terminus Homo from Everywhere and Nowhere (With a german accent) Since: Aug, 2015 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
Trans Terminus Homo
#136: Oct 6th 2016 at 8:37:09 AM

ARMOR, Store

Sylvester gave a salute "Nice to meet you too then, Ren." He looked at the other "So, Ren, I hope we will be able to work together fine." He gave a hearthy laugh "Say, would you be opposed to one or two drinks after the introcution is over?"

"One may feel fear in the face of danger so long as one banishes fear when danger actually arrives"
UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#137: Oct 6th 2016 at 10:57:48 AM

Flashback: Docks

"Yes, I'm fine. I do not have PTSD, and I am combat ready."

Maya didn't even turn around to face Loke, carrying on with her walk towards the store.


ARMOR Store

Maya's face twisted a bit at thinking about searching for lewd images, and she frowned.

"What would be the point in that? Besides, we have more pressing matters to think about, such as performing well. And this is really a rather simple enhancement"

Behind the counter, ARMOR Core carried on opening boxes filled with communicators, which other students were taking from. In almost no time, the last of the students for the moment were equipped. ARMOR Core then noticed the drone speaking to it.

"Ah, I see. Well, if you would allow me wireless access to your systems, I will be able to install and update the appropriate applications that you'll need for your time here at ARMOR."

edited 6th Oct '16 11:05:09 AM by UndyingPhoenix

Mistfader Since: Aug, 2016
#138: Oct 6th 2016 at 1:18:16 PM

ARMOR Store

The drone chirped. "Please hold."

Elsewhere in the station, the 'Puppeteer' groaned to life once again, its droning motors quietening as they warmed up. After a few moments, during which it ensured it had all cyber defense components activated, its communications relay was fully online.

The drone started a hissing sound, but cut it off with a buzz. "Ready to interface under local network identity: 'DirectAssumption'. Please note: In lieu of broadcasting a password to all nearby individuals, all cyberwarfare systems are active and scanning incoming transmissions." It beeped happily.

TroyandHawk The Blinder from Back Home. Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Blinder
#139: Oct 6th 2016 at 2:56:45 PM

ARMOR store

Loke chuckled. "It was a joke Maya." She explained. It was sort of odd-Maya's reaction to being touched and a complete sense of humor...The girl didn't have many friends, did she?

S He spun on her toes in a sort of odd pirrouette, her gaze going over her team mates. Certainly a unique group...That giant red man was...odd? She didn't know the right word-it was almost all terrans on her old base.

Good to be back
TheRealWren Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or. from I...honestly have no idea. Since: Jan, 2011
Omega Overlord. Or superjwren329. Either or.
#140: Oct 6th 2016 at 8:26:33 PM

ARMOR: Store.

The young doctor gave a slight smile and nodded. "I...don't believe we should have any issues with, er, working alongside you or anyone else present, Sylvester. As for a drink...I suppose a coffee wouldn't go amiss, either."

Glancing at the 'implant' for a little longer, Ren put on his googles, the lens flickering a slight shade of amethyst before making a few minor tweaks to his headset before slotting the device into the right side of the headgear. It'd be a temporary measure until he had a bit more time to work on it some more.

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.
SolusLupus Since: Apr, 2013
#141: Oct 6th 2016 at 9:30:48 PM

Elaine and Zae

Nodding in a satisfied manner, Zae put away her tablet and took Elaine by the hand, leading her off to the store.

Sergey_Smirnov Trans Terminus Homo from Everywhere and Nowhere (With a german accent) Since: Aug, 2015 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
Trans Terminus Homo
#142: Oct 6th 2016 at 9:46:48 PM

ARMOR, Store

Sylvester gave a hearthy laugh again, giving the doc a pat on the shoulder. "´Ahaha, lad I like you, I of course meant some good vodka." He chuckled "But if you only want to drink coffee I won't stop you lad."

"One may feel fear in the face of danger so long as one banishes fear when danger actually arrives"
guyshane Combat mode, engage Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Combat mode, engage
#143: Oct 6th 2016 at 10:07:16 PM

"Let's just go quickly." Elaine whined. "The sooner we get this thingamajig, the sooner I can not be starving and the sooner I can make sure my mecha was transported safely. She's practically new I need to make sure everything works right."

-dramatic music ensues-
SolusLupus Since: Apr, 2013
#144: Oct 6th 2016 at 10:25:21 PM

ARMOR Store

Zae rolled her eyes a bit at Elaine, and then proceeded to dig in her pocket a bit, before finally pulling out a small ziplock package, full of what looked like dried meat. Jerkey. She then proceeded to hand it to Elaine with a small smirk on her face as they finally arrived at the store.

guyshane Combat mode, engage Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Combat mode, engage
#145: Oct 6th 2016 at 10:41:45 PM

Elaine wasted absolutely no time reaching into the bag and pulling out a handful of jerky. The pilot tore into the tough, dried morsel with a relish and chewed happily. "Oh, this is like a feast right now."

-dramatic music ensues-
GIG Forever livid from Where I want to be Since: Feb, 2010
Forever livid
#146: Oct 7th 2016 at 4:57:07 AM

D'Angelo looked down at Kaylid with surprise. "For real? Small world, huh?" Fiddling with the new hardware, he pulled up a playlist and began to lightly bob his head to the beat. I think I'm gonna love this. "Guess we can count on each other to remember to remind each other, huh?"

darkdestinysoul Since: Mar, 2015
#147: Oct 7th 2016 at 5:21:44 AM

Kaylid nods to D'Angelo still quite in amusement by the idea. "Sounds good!" Kaylid commented, his eyes darting to the side as he seems to mentally examine the new stuff as well some more. A clear fascinated look at trying to see what it's capable of.

Spending a few moments and trying to test something. Attempting to send a message to D'Angelo on it. These things seem pretty cool right?

The young teen, seemingly forgetting others are even around right now, probably the best for his nerves anyway. Though he did accidentally step backwards a little bit, possibly into the side of Sylvester without meaning to.

edited 7th Oct '16 5:37:13 AM by darkdestinysoul

"After time adrift among open stars, along tides of light and through shoals of dust, I will return to where I began."
Sergey_Smirnov Trans Terminus Homo from Everywhere and Nowhere (With a german accent) Since: Aug, 2015 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
Trans Terminus Homo
#148: Oct 7th 2016 at 8:25:28 AM

ARMOR, Store

Sylvester gave another hearthy laugh as he suddenly felt something bumping into him, he looked down only too find a young teen, he chuckled "Haha, careful there lad." He eyed the boy "Y'know lad... normally I'd say you could 'apologize' with a few drinks... but you seem kinda too young for alcohol haha." He gave him a pat "Haha, sorry lad, just kidding, no harm done."

"One may feel fear in the face of danger so long as one banishes fear when danger actually arrives"
SolusLupus Since: Apr, 2013
#149: Oct 8th 2016 at 12:01:12 AM

ARMOR Store

Zae looked curiously at the devices that were being handed out before looking at the employee handing them out. She rapped on the desk to beg their attention, then pointed at the device, and then pointed at the area behind her ear, seemingly asking to make sure that is where it went.

darkdestinysoul Since: Mar, 2015
#150: Oct 8th 2016 at 12:40:45 AM

ARMOR, Store

Kaylid suddenly turned and looked a surprised and a little anxious before hearing Sylvester speak. Looking a combination of annoyed and relieved. The comment of his age might have gotten to him worse, if it wasn't both actually illegal and it was a topic he actually cared about which alcohol, after dealing with his drunk uncle was not.

"Hey I, uh. Sorry.. Jeeze its not like i'm some little kid, i'm thirteen already..." The young teen apologies and then mutters, though amusingly as has been noted Kaylid does not even look that with his underdeveloped features.

edited 8th Oct '16 12:40:54 AM by darkdestinysoul

"After time adrift among open stars, along tides of light and through shoals of dust, I will return to where I began."

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