as far as the eye can see

[skylarclarke]

It had been a little while now since the Prosperity had last stopped by the KBW, so Skylar was in a pretty good mood about having a chance to drop in again. He didn't have much of an opinion on the wedding either way, but the party - the party was going to be sick. It wasn't quite time to need to bust a move to get over to that though, so here he was, in the landing bay. Not alone, apparently - Finn was already here. And talking to herself, unless she had an invisible friend. "Hi Aces, I'm Skylar," he retorted, mainly as a means of making his presence known before she started saying something to herself that she might not want someone to overhear.

[finnickthefox]

Finn almost jumped out of her sformer, not that it would actually happen but still, goodness. "Oh, hey Skylar. I think I remember meeting you over the communication channel." Finn smiled up at him, patting the space next to her before reaching into the bag and procuring another piece of fruit. "Strawberry? Or are you allergic?"

[aopmari]

"Oh," Mari said quietly, expression softening at Finn's explanation. That sounded... well, not really like her own situation, because she knew she wouldn't find her dad by looking around off of Molfaun. But still, she could relate to this a little too well. "Hmm, I guess I've never been in a cockpit before, so I wouldn't know - but that makes sense! It must be nice to feel like you can just fly to wherever... I hope you find what you're looking for when you do. But. Yeah, no problem!! It's fun for me to be able to help with stuff like this, so it's not a big deal or anything! It's nice having a bunch of people to be able to find outfits and accessories and stuff for. Maybe it's... my kind of freeing? You can't fly wherever by putting together an outfit, but being able to be yourself and help other people do that too is a different kind of important, y'know? Speaking of helping people be themselves with fashion -- what colors do you like for wearing?"

[finnickthefox]

Cocking her head to the side, Finn looked at Mari curiously. "Not even just to say hi to whoever is piloting your ship?" Part of her wanted to offer up for Mari to at least come into the cockpit and have a look around to see how cool it actually was. The other part of her was a little unnerved because now she knew that this was someone who could end up knowing a little too much about her past. "I think what you're doing is super important and helps people learn about themselves and their likes or dislikes. As for colors um… I dunno I guess I never really thought about it. I like blues and greens. I like black. I like red. I like grey. I'm not really big on flashy colors."

[finnickthefox]

open starter

location: KBW, landing bay. date: spring 2025

Finn probably shouldn't be here, with her legs dangling over the sides of one of the platforms to the landing bay as she stared out into space. There was about to be a wedding, she'd picked out a suit with Mari and now all she had to do was wait. The crew of the Prosperity were all really nice, or at least, that's what it had seemed like from the little they'd interacted. Part of her was still nervous to be here but looking around, kicking her legs back and forth, she seemed more at ease. Looking down next to her, Finn grabbed a strawberry from a small bag she'd brought with her, popping it into her mouth. "You're aces, Finn." Brown eyes stared at the twinkling lights of a new ship that was landing, repeating something her father used to say. "Pure aces."

[aopmari]

Huh. This was kind of a strange way to answer the question, Mari thought. Not that strange; there were a few different crew members who for whatever reason didn't seem to want to talk about where they were from when they arrived, and that was fine, but... it didn't exactly make her feel better in this exact moment. "Oh! Yeah, I don't think you have to say, just a lot of people do say. Like I mentioned I was from Molfaun," she explained, deciding at this point there really wasn't much use in trying to hide that. Speaking of hiding... they were going to be around other people soon, which was usually her cue to turn on her sformer if she wanted to not attract attention. Hm... She didn't feel like being stared at today, but also. If on the off chance she needed to make a break for it later, it would be easier to get away, probably, if she suddenly changed appearance the second Finn wasn't looking. She decided not to turn on her sformer. "If you don't want to talk about where you're from - what about what brings you here?"

[finnickthefox]

Molfaun. Fuck. Her breath hitched momentarily as she tried to calm her nerves. There was no way in hell she'd know of her or her family, right? She'd never said a last name, nothing about planet of origin. Surely anyone from Molfaun would know of her family, they were notorious for being military for the empire which had been one of her uncle's more insufferable things to remind her. She'd been cocky about it once. But that was before she knew what it truly meant to be of the empire. To be an O'Fae.

Finally her brain clicked back on, Finn realizing she needed to start answering some of the questions if only to continue to evade suspicion. "Right, yeah, I can do that. I came here because my family.. My parents went missing when I was younger. I guess part of me hopes that by exploring the galaxy--I'll find them." It wasn't a lie, not by any means. She'd also never admitted that out loud, to anyone. "Besides, I do love flying. There's nothing more free than being in that cockpit." Looking around, Finn took a deep breath before offering up a small smile. "Thank you for doing this; the fashion help, I mean. I'm not used to anyone helping me in such a way."

[aopmari]

Mari blinked when Finn spoke, and stopped bouncing. Her voice was. Huh..? That was unsettling. She kind of sounded like... no, that couldn't be right, could it? Daphne hired nice people to work here, and also there was no reason for someone from the Empire to be here, right? Sure, they'd been ruthlessly hunting her down when she was on Molfaun, but Mari wasn't so self-absorbed as to think that someone would have followed her all the way here. Right? Right. Maybe this was a common accent in this language. It wasn't like they were even speaking a language from Molfaun right now, so... it was fine! Probably. She blinked again. "O-okay! Cool, then, let's go?" It occurred to her that if Finn was an Empire person then it would be a very bad idea(!) to go somewhere alone with her. But she couldn't be, right? So it was fine. She started off, and gestured for Finn to follow. "So! It's nice to meet you! Um, in person now. I just realized -- I still don't know that much about you yet! Where did you say you were from again..?" Mari cast a sidelong glance at Finn as she spoke. Finn, who was looking super duper human right now. Was that what Finn was? Hmmm. Maybe Mari should have sformed herself to meet up. No, there wasn't a point to that, probably! Everyone on the crew knew she was a laikalla and it was fine.

[finnickthefox]

The thing about Finn was that even though she saw someone of her own species standing before her, she really didn't let it stop her. She'd been around plenty of her own kind over the last 6 months and as long as she didn't show anyone who she was, then it was fine. The less anyone knew about her in that regard the better. Finn followed Mari, unsure of wherever the hell they were going, just knowing that she best keep up with the pace. 'Where did you say you were from again'.

Well fuck.

"I never did, actually." Finn responded quickly, trying to not lose her mental footing as she continued to walk alongside Mari who was undoubtedly making her more and more nervous. "Is that something that's required to alert people to, their planet of origin?" She had of course disclosed everything to Daphne because she thought her captain had owed at least that much. And, well, she was still here. Going to be working for her, so it seemed like it was fine despite where she hailed from. "Cap never mentioned I'd have to disclose that information."

[aopmari]

( Closed starter for @finnickthefox )

Having a new crew member was always exciting, but Finnick being here now was especially exciting! Not only did the Prosperity have a new pilot now (very important, it sounded like), but this new pilot had arrived so soon before Zuytri's big wedding party thing - and she wanted her help with figuring out an outfit! Mari was already helping a bunch of people with their outfits, but for most of them it was an accessory here or there, adjustments to outfits they already had, or just brainstorming with them until they figured out what they wanted to do. Finn though. She didn't seem to have any idea at all what she wanted to do, which meant there were so many options - maybe even more options than Mari could count. This was going to be so much fun!

They'd agreed on a time to meet up and go to a store to look at different kinds of things, so that Finn could get an idea of the kinds of things she liked - and now that time was just about here! All Mari had to do was get to the part of the ship where they'd agreed over message to meet, close to the doors so that they could head out together. She did so, and quickly spotted her new coworker. Coworker-slash-friend, maybe? "Finn! Hi!" Mari waved excitedly, bouncing up and down a little. "Are you ready to go??"

[finnickthefox]

Was it meant to be this strange? Being around others again after 6 months of just doing whatever it took to survive? Finn had never done anything like this before—going to look for clothes, hanging out with anyone, really. Her uncle had kept her and her brother under a strict regimen for their entire time they were with him. She didn't have friends, much less anyone that she would hang out with unless it was while she was on duty.

Walking towards the doors with her hands in her pockets, Finn offered up a small smile as she saw Mari looking towards her—was she bouncing? "Hmm? Ohh, yeah, ready!" Finn replied, still not used to someone so.. energetic.

[ageofpiracyrp]

Finnick "Finn" O'Fae

Pronouns: She/her

Role: Co-Pilot

Birth Year: 1997

Romantic and/or Sexual Preference: Demi-pansexual

Species: Laykul

Home Planet: Molfaun

Faceclaim/Humanoid Appearance: Alba Baptista.

True Appearance: Finnick has soft teal fur, standing shorter than the average human at 5'2."

Backstory:

[TW: Implied/possible death of parent, war]

For the longest time, Finnick O'Fae had found herself living to a certain creed; her loyalty to Soulf and to that of her brother. Her parents had disappeared when she was young and they (she and Caeden) had quickly moved into their Uncle Dace's household. The walls of his home were littered with war memorabilia, something that her uncle hoped she or her brother would aspire to one day. As she grew older, she and her brother grew more distant. Finnick longed for life outside of Soulf and her brother longed to grow their family's name into something more powerful than it unfortunately already was.

As she got older, Finnick and Caeden both joined into the empire's military force. Both were in different areas of expertise, Finnick a pilot and Caeden a strategist. No active duty had occured until one year ago when her squadron finally got called to deploy. It was just meant to be simple, get rid of individuals that that Caeden called a waste of Laykul. Their targets had been been identified as extremists with plots to harm her imperial majesty. Finnick had jumped at the chance; wanting nothing more than to prove herself not only to the people of Soulf but to her brother and her uncle. The thing about being an O'Fae was that Finnick had a slight perfection complex; if she was going to do something, she'd be damned if she didn't do it right. Which is why she'd found herself going to do recon the night before the strike would occur. That's when Finnick learned the unbearable truth that everything she'd been told had been a lie. These weren't insurgents, these were just civilians who were living humble lives.

There was no doubt in her mind that she needed to get out, going back to her brother to report what she'd learned. She didn't know what was worse, him smiling at the information or the way he told her to 'get some good rest and unleash hell' for the following morning. Right then and there, she decided to leave. Under the cloak of night, Finnick ran, taking the aircraft she was meant to cause harm with. Eventually she ran out of fuel and eventually she had nothing left to do than to join a crew off planet just to survive. No one knew her and it was easier. Everyone assumed she was some war-torn refugee and she never corrected them, instead sinking further into the shadows and eventually getting to a point where she could afford a better sformer than the one she'd taken off of some poor sad sack that she'd gambled with.

Now she has her sights set on a new home, The Prosperity, one that didn't have any known ties to her past. She didn't know anyone and they didn't know her. She could still be a pilot, keep her head low and stay out of everyone's way. Besides, the cockpit would be a better place than any to be left alone with her thoughts. For the most part Finn was happy with the prospect. For the most part.

Skills:

Finn learned how to sword fight from her uncle and is well-versed in hand to hand combat. Well, claw to claw combat.

Finn loves to cook and bake in their spare time. It's one of the only good memories she has with her mother so its something she does when she feels down.

It may not seem like a skill but Finn has a habit of knowing obscure quotes and lyrics, blurting them out probably at the worst time. Okay, maybe that's not a skill. But its definitely a quirk, that's for sure.

Played by Ciara; 33; she/her; pacific time