Red Dirt plot role info

[powersthatbe]

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Fish Out Of Water - Ucchii

[powersthatbe]

You’re new to Ridge Rock, and to Mars in general. Family brought you out here in the first place, but you liked the charm of the small towns as opposed to the shine of the big city, and the care packages your relative sends your way make it worth the trouble, especially since having cheese to share means you made friends quickly.

Here’s the thing, though: That relative? They’re around midway up in the Erebus food chain. And Erebus has heard rumors that the towns are planning Mischief. And you’re expected to report back on whatever Mischief you hear about, or your relative loses their cushy position (and you, by proxy, lose those friend-making care packages). You’re not at all keen on spying on your new friends, but right now you don’t see a choice. This is about family, so they’ll understand why you’re passing on intel, right?

Destiny: Break free of these chains on your actions and make the best choice for you.

Connections: Erebus Corp Rep - You aren't sure if they're here to keep tabs on you and you really don't want to blow either of your covers. At least that's why you tell yourself you haven't tried to contact them yet; Amateur Outlaw - They’ve glommed onto you, as the other person around with no apparent idea what they’re doing. You can only hope this won’t end in tears.

Skill: Gastronomic Luck - Somehow, some way, you’ve got a knack for always ending up with better food than anyone else. If you’re foraging, you’re going to find better roots and berries than anyone else. If you’re eating at a restaurant, your food’s always cooked perfectly and somehow your order turns out better than anyone else’s. It’s weird how these things work out.

[utsusemimaru]

Read it! I will do my best. It's my first plot role so I miiiiight have questions, but yes! I'm excited

[leftbehindagain]

Anything to report from week 1/plans for week 2? (The heist proper will likely be the first prompt on the new mingle.)

[utsusemimaru]

Oof sorry nothing to report from the first week. I need to catch up!

[leftbehindagain]

Anything to report from week 2/plans for week 3?

[utsusemimaru]

Is the meaning of the Destiny up to my interpretation? I could see the "best choice for [Ulrich (his name is Ulrich)]" going either way with that phrasing.

[powersthatbe]

It is indeed up to your interpretation! The important part is making his own choice, rather than having it dictated to him by one side or another, and what that choice is will undoubtedly be shaped by the jaunt.

(Also: By all means ask us whatever questions you might have! That's a large part of what this post is for.)

[utsusemimaru]

Awesome! I assume I will make his reports here? Should I decide for myself the level of detail he's supposed to send or will there be some guidance? I'm thinking in terms of trying to gauge whether he's sending the full report or omitting things.

[powersthatbe]

He needs to give Erebus enough information that they don't suspect him of deliberately withholding things, but he does not have to report every single detail that may or may not be Relevant.

And yes, let us know here what he's reporting back!

[utsusemimaru]

First Mingle Plans: Prior to meeting his uncle, Ulrich will be genuinely enjoying himself and making friends. At some point before the heist, he will meet up with his uncle (not threaded since it would give away the plot but I might post a few details here?), who will emphasize the importance of his mission to report back to Erebus. After that I think he will be a bit more sedate but will pass it off if asked (probably tell people his uncle asked him to move to the city and he doesn't want to).

He will want to avoid getting involved in the heist if he can, so he can claim ignorance about the details, but I'm up for Felih as the Amateur Outlaw (or anyone else) dragging him into it. Even so, he will try to avoid direct wrongdoing (preferring something like a look-out post). He's reluctant to spy on his friends right now and might not fully appreciate all of the consequences of his reluctance (despite his uncle's warning), which could be a reason why they're successful in the heist? I am SUPER open to plotting and figuring out how much he should tell Erebus when. Please also let me know if I'm assuming anything I shouldn't be!