The, umm, Junk Yard, Saturday

[notquitewright.livejournal.com]

Marcus (who was as yet unaware of the influx of wee tiny people) stopped dead several feet from where the junkyard had been. And he stared.

The junkyard was still there. It was simply at the bottom of eight feet of clear, clean water.

...which was being contained by a chain link fence.

Somewhat warily, Marcus approached and wiggled his fingers through the fence. They got wet. Apparently this was actually happening.

The junkyard was now a lake of sorts. Where the gate had been there were now stairs, leading up to a wooden wharf to which miniature boats were tethered. Not just any boats, however. These were special boats! Scaled down, simplified versions of the classic Chinese Junk.

So, technically, it was still a Junk Yard.

The boats were ready to be played with, and came equipped with an array of water pistols and Nerf weapons. They also had a rubber bumper all around the edges, so bumping into another Junk would cause no harm.

The Junk Yard was open, and the Junks ready and waiting for any wee tinies who fancied a boat ride or a wee boat battle.

[There was just no possible way to resist turning the junkyard into a Junk Yard :D. Should you want Marcus, I'll be around in the afternoon.

Some more info: think of the Junks like watergoing dodgem cars, or bumper boats, motorised, with the same kind of controls. They sport a wide variety of moddable harmless water and Nerf based weaponry. The same Fandom magic that turns weapons to toys will ensure that no one drowns if they fall in; they will simply float to the edge.

ETA: If you have a ship in the junkyard, first, apologies - I forgot about them when planning this. Second, they will be fine and accessible at midnight when water et al disappears. If you need access today, there will be a magic corridor in the water which will let you in and your ship out.]

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Talk to Marcus

[notquitewright.livejournal.com]

He's around, probably trying to figure out if what is now underwater will be salvageable. Presuming the water ever goes away.

[No need to talk to him before heading for the Junks!]

Re: Talk to Marcus

[solo_sword]

Jaina had Plans for today. These plans involved a droid. It was going to be the best droid ever, too, if she could figure out how to build it.

But when she saw all the water, her jaw dropped in dismay. "What happened?"

Re: Talk to Marcus

[notquitewright.livejournal.com]

Marcus looked down at her, noting the look. "Your guess is as good as mine, kid."

Re: Talk to Marcus

[solo_sword]

"But I need parts!" she said plaintively. "Where'd they go?"

Re: Talk to Marcus

[notquitewright.livejournal.com]

Marcus had very little experience with children, but even he could recognise when one was getting unhappy. "They're still there," he said after a moment, crouching down a little so he wasn't quite so looming. "See?" He pointed to where the vague shapes could be seen under the water.

Re: Talk to Marcus

[mouthy-merc.livejournal.com]

Wade had escaped from the shop with all the squirt-guns and decided to make his way through town. Or get distracted by shiny things along the way.

It happened, alright?

And he was low on ammo, which made this the perfect stop. "Is this a swimming pool?" Let it never be said Wade was the brightest child.

Re: Talk to Marcus

[notquitewright.livejournal.com]

It was as good an explanation as any. "Seems to be," Marcus replied, glancing down at the surprisingly well-armed child."Need a refill?"

Re: Talk to Marcus

[mouthy-merc.livejournal.com]

"...maybe." Wad stuck his chin out proudly like he could totally take this guy if it came down to that.

Because he could.

Bring it.

Re: Talk to Marcus

[notquitewright.livejournal.com]

Of course he could. Face completely straight, Marcus jerked his head towards the stairs in obvious invitation. "Can't have anyone walking around unarmed."

Re: Talk to Marcus

[weetinyreese.livejournal.com]

Okay, so it had taken Kyle a while to get here, but he had to have cover wherever he went and that hadn't been so easy. Plus he was small and couldn't run as fast as Derek, so he knew he had to be careful when he was out during the day.

He definitely hadn't been expecting to find the Junk Yard full of water. Kyle pulled a face and went to find Marcus. "What happened?"

Re: Talk to Marcus

[notquitewright.livejournal.com]

Marcus eyed the latest kid. What, was there a plague of them today? "No idea," he replied. This one looked familiar. "Do I know you?"

Re: Talk to Marcus

[weetinyreese.livejournal.com]

"Uh, yeah? Did you lose your memory?"

Junk time!

[notquitewright.livejournal.com]

Climb the stairs and grab a boat! Ride it around, bump into each other, and/or wage watery war!

Re: Junk time!

[grand-fallguy.livejournal.com]

Wow! Tim wasted no time claiming a Junk. "Captain Desmond, terror of the seven seas!"

Re: Junk time!

[solo_sword]

Jaina had a job to do. She had a boat to take apart. With permission even. She got into one of the boats, started looking around for where its primary systems were housed, and could only hold her multitool would do the job.

Re: Junk time!

[weetinyreese.livejournal.com]

"Hey!" Kyle protested. "What are you doing?"

Re: Junk time!

[solo_sword]

"I'm scavenging for parts," she said happily, looking up at him. "Wanna help?"

Re: Junk time!

[imcalledandros.livejournal.com]

Andros had ended up at the Junk Yard and as soon as he saw the boats he knew that he had to try it and so it wasn't long before he had claimed a boat for himself.

Re: Junk time!

[grand-fallguy.livejournal.com]

Tim steered his boat towards Andros' and fired the water cannons. "Arr!"

Re: Junk time!

[imcalledandros.livejournal.com]

Andros tried to swerve his boat so that he wouldn't get hit but he wasn't quick enough, he giggled as the water splashed everywhere and then tried to fire the water cannons back at Tim.

Re: Junk time!

[inthereflexes.livejournal.com]

Jacky jumped into a junk (a red one, because the red ones go faster) and started puttering around, making his own engine noises.

OOC

[notquitewright.livejournal.com]

As I am given to understand lack of same will end the world.

And that would be wrong.

Re: OOC

[sonofmogh.livejournal.com]

Just checking, but some of us have a shuttle or space ship parked at the Junkyard. Would they still be accessible? How long will it stay like this?

Re: OOC

[notquitewright.livejournal.com]

Hi,

I have to apologise, because I completely forgot about the ships in the junkyard when planning this, and so forgot to check with those who own said ships. To answer your questions: it will be like this until midnight, the water will disappear, and nothing in the junkyard will have been touched so, yes, they will be accessible as usual after midnight. If that stuffs something up for you, please let me know: I'm sure a junkyard that can fill itself with water can also open a corridor in that water to grant access to a ship.

If I may ask, does Worf have a shuttle in the junkyard? I only ask so I can add it to my list if he does.

Re: OOC

[sonofmogh.livejournal.com]

That he does! Thank you!