TCP: RECOVERY SESSION

[cosmo]

You answer Tenor's questions patiently, telling them that Moll seemed very nice; you can tell she's a good person. You aren't sure how long it will be until Moll and Gumby arrive, so if Tenor or Alto want to set up anything to welcome them, they can just let you know. Tenor nods, saying that maybe some pillows for them all to sit on would be nice.

CREATE: Jukebox, pillows

Tenor is pleased with how the pillows turned out, but they are more curious about your own creation. Alto and Tenor take turns flipping between songs until they find one they both agree on.

After a few minutes, Moll pipes up from your communicator.

MOLL: We're here!

SOMBROUS: Okay, great! Where are you exactly?

MOLL: I'm not sure, we seem to have docked somewhere towards the underside of the station. You might have to send your TCPs to find the docking bay and come let us in?

[1011686]

Hey Tenor and Alto, Moll's arrived! She docked on the station's underside and needs you to go and let her in, although...
>create additional panel on wall that controls the docking bay entrance.
This might work instead? In which case, you just need to unlock it. You should still probably go meet them though. There's another marimo type like you Tenor, its name is Gumby.

[RibbonCharm]

Moll's here! You should hurry to greet her!

>CREATE: Gift bags
>TEACH Alto: Hosting

Hosts don't always have to give presents to their guests, but it won't hurt to make a good first impression!

[knux400]

Have the TCPs check the camera feeds and see if they can spot where Moll's docked.

[cosmo]

You let the TCPs know that Moll has arrived, and she's brought with her another marimo type, just like Tenor! They both react excitedly; Alto puffing up to her full height in anticipation and Tenor hurriedly fluffing the cushions for their guest.
 

 

You realize you should be able to remotely unlock the entrance to the docking bay using the control consoles you created earlier. You pass this along and Tenor pokes around a bit on the monitor before saying that they think they figured it out and it should be open now.

CREATE: Gift bags
A couple of empty gift bags appear on the floor. Is this what you hoped to accomplish?

TEACH Alto: Hosting

 

 

Alto makes a terrible squeaking noise, quite frankly scaring the hell out of you. Frantically you look around for danger but spotting none, you realize with a sinking feelings that you forgot to warn her before using a TEACH command. Alto bolts for her room but Tenor intercepts her path and places her weighted blanket in her paws, gently squishing something in a tone too low for you to hear. Alto sighs and nods, folding the blanket around herself.

 

 

Tenor says quietly that they think it would be best if they went to go get Gumby alone. They know Alto is going to want to meet it but she'll need some time to recover first. You agree and Tenor slips out the door on foot, mentioning that they thought they had seen a staircase leading to the lower levels somewhere on their earlier joyride. They locate it quickly and start down the steps.

 

 

The two of them had had a chance to talk while you were on call with Moll, Tenor tells you. Alto had said she finds TEACH commands very overwhelming. If she doesn't have time to prepare herself for them, she can't fight down the wave of panic that rises up in her as the knowledge fills her head. They don't like to see their friend in distress, not at all. So maybe in the future, if you have something to teach them, you could TEACH Tenor first, instead of Alto? They don't find it nearly as upsetting as she does, and they feel confident that they can pass along a decent enough summary of most subjects so long as they aren't too complicated. What do you think?

 

 

[knux400]

CREATE: Post-it-note in godspace that says "Teach Tenor stuff first!!!! Alto gets freaked out "
TALK (TENOR): That sounds good! When Alto's feeling better, please let her know we said we're sorry we forgot and we'll try to be more careful next time.

[seppawku]

thank you for th suggestion tenor! that’s a rly good idea abd a post-it note will help us remember

[1011686]

Yeah actually, we can teach Tenor how to teach, so they can handle that.
Assuming they agree: >TEACH Tenor Teaching
Also, I want to ask Tenor if there's anything in particular they would like to learn about right now.

[Lilium Mortem]

Create: Dyson Sphere, Hypercube, Turbolifts

[cosmo]

CREATE: Post-it note (in godspace)



There. That's much better. Can't forget about what's right in front of you!

You thank Tenor for their suggestion, telling them that it's a great idea. You wonder if there's anything they'd like to know about right now but they say they would rather not keep Gumby waiting. They think they're almost there! Tenor does think learning to teach would be useful though, so you TEACH them as they enter the docking bay.



The two marimo type TCPs greet each other enthusiastically! Tenor expresses their admiration for Gumby's cape, while Gumby marvels over the roominess of the station. They begin to make their way back up the staircase to Alto, chatting excitedly all the while.

Moll chimes in on your call.



MOLL: THEY'RE SO CUTE AAAAA!!!!!
MOLL: There's two of them!!!!!!!!!!
MOLL: I bet Alto's really cute too, I can't wait to meet her!

[seppawku]

let her know that alto may be a few minutes, but that we agree about tenor and gumby!! maybe once they leave we should ask tenor if they want a cape or some clothes too?(a super cute update as always!!!!!<3)

[1011686]

I want to ask Moll if they've ever played TCP before. I kind of feel like this is their first time, and that in a weird way we know more about the game than they do. Do they know who else might be playing?

[cosmo]

You wonder if you should ask Tenor if they would like some clothes after your guests leave. As you consider this, you notice a new sticky note manifest in the godspace!



You return your attention to your call with Moll.

SOMBROUS: Haha, yeah they sure are! I'm uh... Not sure if Alto will be ready to hang out right away though.
SOMBROUS: Also, quick question: have you played TCP before?

MOLL: Aw that's okay! I hope she's taking care of herself. C:
MOLL: And yeah, I've played a few games! Well, maybe more than a few. Quite a few?
MOLL: I feel like I have a good handle of most of the mechanics at this point, so let me know if you have any questions! ^__^

SOMBROUS: Oh, actually, I was wondering... Do you have any idea who else might be playing?

MOLL: Oh! Well, like I said earlier I think Limestone miiiiiiiiight be playing? It said it would if it had time so I'm hopeful that they got into this session! Other than that I'm not too sure but I'm really hoping Limestone is here, I think it would appreciate having another collective around.

[1011686]

Indulge in a momentary curiousity about our godspace: can we make a sandwich and then eat it?
Then turn our attention back to our tcps, see how they're getting on with the newcomers.

[seppawku]

aw definitely let's check in on tenor again - is there anything else we need t ask moll tho? (Sandwich time..)

[Lilium Mortem]

is there a manual? a list of rules we could check? it never hurts to be prepared! We have the list of commands but that seems more like a tutorial.

[MarxzVulpez]

Let's check in on the tcps and see what they're up to and what they want to do while hanging out

[cosmo]

SOMBROUS: Well, is there a manual? A list of rules or something? We have a list of commands, but that's about it.

MOLL: Oh right! You're like, really really new to this. I kind of forgot, sorry!
MOLL: So TCP is a "game" created by this guy named Wax, IDK much about him honestly, but it's meant to teach gods about responsibility and stuff.
MOLL: Each game's got at least five players and each player gets to spawn five TCPs! After that happens, it's possible for the game to be won.
MOLL: You win by being the last team standing! There's a good way of doing that where you ally everyone else playing so it's like you're all one team or the bad way where.... kitties get hurt and it sucks and is stupid! So I just don't do the bad way it's easy. C:

 

CREATE: Sandwich in godspace



That's a good sandwich! You made it exactly how you like it.
 

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Turning your attention back to the TCPs, you see that the marimo types have made it back to home base where Alto has been waiting.



Alto immediately pulls Tenor into a tight hug.



After a moment she detaches herself and Tenor offers to play some music on the jukebox. Gumby settles down on the cushions, letting Alto check out its cape while the TCPs chat.

[seppawku]

that sounds like a nice way to play, moll! we’d prefer that to fighting, do you want to ally and go from there?

[Dzib 9001]

Sounds nice but what's the plan if somebody does go for the bad way?