[Game] [OOC] Into the Black (Firefly-verse)

[Chanlin]

I think Rowan would be a good first mate. From the description of being cautious and event-tempered with previous work at a security firm, it sounds like she's got the makings of a second in command.

Works for me

[Jay 2K Winger]

I'll work on those... gimme at least until 1am EDST, okay?

Take your time. No rush.

[Tyg3rW01f]

I'll work on those... gimme at least until 1am EDST, okay?

[Jay 2K Winger]

I think that kind of decision should be up to the crew-- and thus we have a first mate in Rowan, unless someone else has any objections.

Ellain, here are some background questions for you about Rowan Li:
- What city did the Lis live in on Osiris? What neighborhood did they live in there? What was the blackout zone called by the locals? ("Blackout zone" is just a municipal buzzword.)
- Tell us about the worst (or best) fight that Rowan ever got in.
- What was the name of Ricket's private security firm? Was it ever discovered who stole the payroll? (This last one doesn't need an answer, it may or may not come up.)

Tyger, here are some background questions for you about Aiden McCuan:
- What was the name of Aiden's secondary school or the highest school from which he graduated?
- What was the name of the biggest media outlet/periodical on New Highland that rejected Aiden?
- What was the name of Aiden's primary Browncoat contact?
- What's the name of Aiden's favorite pub? What's his preferred type of booze and what is the name of the label?

[Sarlon]

I second the motion.

[Ghel]

I think Rowan would be a good first mate. From the description of being cautious and event-tempered with previous work at a security firm, it sounds like she's got the makings of a second in command.

[Exile]

So I was looking it over and it would seem we have three gunhands and no first mate. I think someone needs a retcon-promotion. Sarlon, Chanlin, Ghel; any input? Or do you want to decide Jay? Personally I'm not sure yet. Wolf has gotten more time to shine, but I don't want to play favorites due to my own cultural preferences either.

[Ghel]

As to that, I'm going to blame having had a busy transitional week out of character and jet-lag after several days in the black in character.

No worries. I was just having a little fun with you.

[Exile]

I wasn't even intending for Lizzie to get lost. I was actually listening to what Exile said and only meant for her to lag behind a little. But then I ran with what Exile posted.

I was just wanting to see where things went, plus I know from experience how easy it is to lose someone in such markets.

Also, as an aside, I expected both Exile and Cook to be a bit more observant. Lizzie's not wearing a red dress today.

As to that, I'm going to blame having had a busy transitional week out of character and jet-lag after several days in the black in character.

[Jay 2K Winger]

Apologies on my absence the last couple of days. Fridays and Saturdays are my weekends, when I'm usually not on CS.com.

Also fair warning in advance, sometime in the next week or so, I will likely be gone for a day or two, as my grandfather passed away last night, and I will be attending the funeral and whatnot.

Tyger, Ellaine, welcome aboard. We now have a healthy assortment of fighting types (handy, given where I intend to take the plot) and they all like their knives. Mando, Rowan, and Wolf are probably going to get along just fine.

Expect an IC post shortly.

ETA: Rowan and Wolf are already members of the crew at this point, I'll be asking some follow-up background-type questions soon, as I did for the others. In the meantime, assume that one or both of them went to do some shopping or whatever of their own when the rest of the crew set out, and let me know where they are in Haller Landing.

[Tyg3rW01f]

added a sixth fact... HOPEFULLY somebody in the crew will find it a warm memory of relatives passed.
and if y'all don't want him carrying a "modern" Callahan Model 29 "Dirty Harry", I can always have him carry a Man With No Name Special...

[Ghel]

What makes you think Lizzie's in trouble?

I wasn't even intending for Lizzie to get lost. I was actually listening to what Exile said and only meant for her to lag behind a little. But then I ran with what Exile posted.

Also, as an aside, I expected both Exile and Cook to be a bit more observant. Lizzie's not wearing a red dress today.

[Tyg3rW01f]

if you guys like, I can start by getting Lizzie out of trouble...

[Tyg3rW01f]

I'm loving that more people are showing interest, I just wish you all had gotten here earlier! Rowan looks great, looking forward to seeing what Tyg3rW01f comes up with. So Jay, we got room for 2 more?

I'd have been here sooner had I not had a Trunk -r-Treat event followed by the pizza delivery night from

[Tyg3rW01f]

Name: Aidan "Wolf" McCuan ((Mc-Koo-an)) (and yes, think the pic)
Homeworld: Loch Dubh (pronounced "dewh"), New Highland
Possible Crew Roles: short-fused temper par excellence, Hacker, and blade-fighter

Description:
Aidan "Wolf" McCuan stands 6', and is a rather amazingly nimble, rawboned 145 lbs. At 28 years old, he's fond of Drizabone coats, fedoras, and good bar brawls. "Wolf" constantly sports a two-day beard and a "go ahead; make my day" scowl. He wears rough-and-tumble long-sleeve shirts, denim pants and combat boots.

Backstory:
Aidan McCuan was born to a city official and a medical examiner on New Highland, a planet which enjoys its share of technology as it is an Alliance world. Settled by predominantly Scots, Scotch-Irish, Welsh, and other Celtic-descended peoples, New Highland is the Northern Ireland of the 'Verse in the fact its citizens consider it "forcibly occupied".
With his parents' positions and privilege, Aidan was enrolled in good schools. He was mediocre in school, but was well-known as a good mate in a pub. Restless with the fact New Highland was not the free world it wished to be, Aidan thought he'd become a journalist; instead, he was rejected by the New Highland media.
Then, the Unification War broke out, and broke out BIG TIME on New Highland. Bombings, street shootings, internment camps, etc., were and still somewhat are commonplace. Aidan managed to avoid conscription, internment and volunteering, instead moving into computers and information, feeding such to the Browncoats on the rare occasion he could make contact with a local group. While never officially a Browncoat, the Alliance labeled him as such, calling him "a wolf in sheep's clothing" and the name stuck.
Aidan learned how to knife-fight in the back alleys and bars during his secondary and higher education years. His grandfather taught him how to shoot, even though Aidan rarely uses firearms.
Before signing on with the crew, Aidan "Wolf" McCuan was a free-lance watchdog journalist and hacker-for-hire.

Five Facts:
1. Aidan dislikes sand.
2. Carries a pistol.
3. Has a picture of "his girl", Brenna, in a frame in his room.
4. Lots of good beer, a good four-alarm bar brawl, and a raging hangover… Yup, an evening well spent. Now where's the headache powder?
5. "Wolf" is similar to the Tom Selleck character Matthew Quigley, as when it comes to pistols or long-arms, Wolf states, "I've never had much use for 'em. Mind you, that doesn't mean I don't know how to use 'em."

Fact #6.
Aidan smokes either a cigar or a pipe... when he's relaxing, or on those occasions he simply bloody well feels like smoking!