astraeus Wandering Whispers of Astraeus' Stars

[Charles Matthews]

@Christopher Caldwell had me laughing at his sims, yet again. Channeling his inner Mr Freeze with a series of puns below;

https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-astraeus/c/2pIMmbOwpZg/m/tKQrU27UBAAJ

Then the way he wrote his character still yearning after Commander Kiax, and seeing competition from Matthews that just isn't there 😂

https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-astraeus/c/x-Deo-DXDvY/m/TnS5yT3lAAAJ

Also, brilliant sims as always. The Trek knowledge, especially in the second sim, is really good and it allows you something to consider and bounce off as a writer.

[+ Christopher Caldwell]

Just a quick shout out to @Sevantha , I'm enjoying @Alix Harford and @Sevantha working on their proposal (even if they are ugly bags of mostly water 😂) but especially loved the call back to the Microbrain from TNG.

https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-astraeus/c/p_ETmLB8_Gc
 

[+ Sevantha]

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After a few minutes both mothers appeared on the screen and Divya almost burst out in tears at the sight of the beautiful women who she was so angry with and had missed more than she knew possible.

@Divya Tam 

This is one of the most beautiful, relatable statements I have read in the follow up to Frontier Day. I love seeing these moments of Tam. 

[+ Christopher Caldwell]

@Divya Tam getting two appreciations in a row! This time for Away We Go – Part 1

Really enjoyed Tam's excitement for being chosen for an away mission and for her suggestion of redesignating 'the cloud' as the "cotton candy field".

[+ Christopher Caldwell]

@Alix Harford get's an appreciation for her sim - Ladies and gentlemen, the Captain has turned off the Fasten Seat Belt sign. there's lots I like in this sim but her reaction to being on lunch duty is priceless.
 

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oO Dead. He’s dead. I’ll take the court martial. Is he unaware of just how many ways to kill a man a Trauma Specialist would know? Oo

 

[+ Alix Harford]

@Divya Tam Divya's reaction to Harford storming out of the cockpit angry at Lt. Caldwell was priceless! 
 

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Tam: I’ll take the helm. ::raising an eyebrow at Caldwell:: If you want to brave the atmosphere back there that’s on you, but I am not eating anything she is forced to make.

 

She slid into the pilot seat and hoped she wouldn't have to start the exploration of a new planet by arresting a crew mate for murder.

 

and while we're at it... Although Alix may be pretty ticked off in character, @Christopher Caldwell really set us up for some great humor in his sim The Silver Lining, taking the Pilot shtick to a whole new level.
 

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Caldwell: ::putting on a voice to mimic a low quality comm line:: This is your Captain speaking, apologies for the turbulence as a result of bad weather, but you'll be happy to hear that we're through the worst of it and will be arriving at our final destination more or less on schedule. In a moment we'll lift the seating restrictions and you'll be able to move freely around the cabin and within the next few minutes Doctor Harford will begin serving the in-flight meal. 

 

[+ Alix Harford]

This little moment of panic from Petty Officer Phillips made me literally laugh out loud while reading. This PNPC written by Matt, it is so great to see a characterization so different that his confident and sparky main character Esa Kiax. I cannot wait to write Dr. Harford's response and see where it takes the dynamic between the two women.

Phillips: How… What… What are we supposed to do now?!

Harford: Response

Phillips: Calm down? Calm down!?

Pippa paced back and forwards, hyperventilating and generally unable to think rationally.

Phillips: I’m just a Petty Officer… I’m not even supposed to be on these kinds of missions!

 

[+ Alix Harford]

It's so fun to see people write someone different. I think @Charles Matthews did an excellent job making his MSPNPC feel truly despicable. This excerpt in particular took guts and made me laugh so hard!

 

He walked towards his second officer, quickly pressing two buttons on her console and muting the channel.

 

Zostoi: I don’t like him. The Caitian.

 

Atrexi: No, Sir. His attempt at taking charge of the situation is irritating.

 

Elkin nodded.

 

Zostoi: To say the least. ::sighs:: I’m starting to think that a Mei’konda Delano rug would look quite fetching in my chambers though. Wouldn’t you say, Commander?