and the stars look very different today...

[readytosee]

Who: Dr. Casper Darling and OTA
What: Settling in and exploring around
When: Backdated to pre-event
Where: In and around Milton

Content Warnings: None yet! Will update as necessary





Making himself comfortable in the town of Milton has been... interesting. Mostly because there were actually ways to make himself comfortable here, as opposed to the stark black void he'd been transported to last time he entered an alternate plane of existence. As such, Darling has been eager to explore the town as much as possible, while also setting himself up in his new home.

If you have reason to visit 16 Thompson's Drive, he's staying there, thanks to the generous offer from his new friend Heartman. You can find him looking through Heartman's notes to catch himself up on the goings on around Milton, or scribbling down notes of his own on his observations of the town so far.

If you happen by the Community Hall, he might be warming himself by the fire after wandering around outside (he hates being cold), or trying to scrounge for something coffee and/or tea related. If you get close enough, he may drag you in to question you about how long you've been here and your experiences so far.

All in all, he's keeping close to Town Center while he gets his bearings, but it is possible to find him about town, exploring the various store fronts and jotting things down in the notebook he's keeping with him, for anything interesting he might find. Please find and bother him, he's quite friendly and eager to meet everyone.




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Community Hall!

[sputnik]

Konstantin is not a shy man in any capacity, and though he's constantly maintaining a certain caution, given the nature of his own circumstances (being inhabited by a bloodthirsty alien parasite from outer space can really cramp one's ability to feel comfortable around too many people), he likes to keep busy, and much of that involves hanging out at the community center. It's an interesting hub for activity — he enjoys exercising there, or helping out with things where he can, checking the message boards for any news, trying to stay in the know.

It also means he can meet some new faces. And whenever he sees someone he's unfamiliar with, he'll approach. Some of it is admittedly for investigative purposes, but much of it is a genuine sociability; the cosmonaut is an extroverted man, friendly, affable.

Which is to say that Dr. Darling is his latest target and Konstantin's making a beeline for him soon enough, casting one of his infamous charming smiles the other man's way. He seems to be in pursuit of an item, and maybe Konstantin can help — words coated in a prominent Russian accent.

"Looking for something? If it's a steak dinner, you aren't alone."

[readytosee]

Most everyone here so far has been quite friendly, which is a relief. And this strapping young Russian (given the accent) man seems to be no different. Darling smiles in return and gives a cheerful wave in greeting.

"I did suspect those might be in short supply. No, a coffee would be fantastic right now, if it's available. Or that failing, some sort of tea? I'm trying not to be picky, given the circumstances."

[sputnik]

"Ah! Now those, I am happy to report, are not quite as rare." What he would give for a steak dinner, but alas...! At least there are forms of caffeine, and he's beaming brightly at the man.

"There's usually coffee going, around here. I'm afraid what people will do if it finally runs out." Konstantin gives a chuckle, shaking his head. Folks can go without a lot of things, but not having coffee.... that's a tough one.

"I'll show you where they keep everything." He'll gesture forwards and start walking that way, but keeps his attention fixed on the man. "How long have you been here?"