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[oldforthis]

[The video opens to a view of hand poking unceremoniously and sporadically at the screen.]

Oh what the hell--this thing on?

[A little shake of the wrist before the user apparently realizes that yes, it is indeed on, and it abruptly stops to reveal one perplexed Victor Sullivan.]

Jesus Christ. [He sighs both out of frustration and a little relief, bringing his arm up a little closer to his face.] All right, look. I've been around a long time, seen a helluva lot of crazy things, but if you had told me I'd be alive long enough to see space, I would have told you you were losing your goddamn mind.

[He pauses, taking the time to reach into his breast pocket and pull out a cigar from a small cigar case. He puts it in between his teeth as he puts the case away again, his free hand rummaging through his pockets in search of something else.]

Don't get me wrong, this is all real flattering, but it doesn't take a goddamn genius to know that something hinky's going on around here. I mean what the hell kind of place is this that they take your shoes after kidnapping you? So, if anyone's got some real information, I think I'm well overdue for a good explanation. Name's Victor Sullivan by the way. 

[He fumbles through his pockets a little more frantically before exasperatedly taking his cigar out of his mouth.]

Ah, shit--anyone on this ship got a cigar cutter around here? Or a goddamn knife?

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[meetmyblade]

[What on earth?

Anway, here's a mildly perplexed looking young lady on the feed with neutral southern English accent who finds your predicament just as distasteful, Sully.]

If they were trying to convince you to stay put, I think taking your shoes away from you might have been taking it a little too far. I'm sorry you've been given such a poor welcome, Mr. Sullivan.

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[oldforthis]

[That's what he's wondering!

And helloooo (nurse) perplexed looking young lady.]

Not the kind of welcome I'd expect. If they really wanted me to stay that badly a bottle of scotch and my cigar cutter would have done the trick just fine.

[Mostly. He would really like to not be in this position to begin with.]

I think being tossed into space means we can lose the formalities. Just Sullivan is fine, ah...?

[...name?]

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[otiosity]

[Hawke seems to watch the entire thing with amusement. Not amusement at Sully specifically but at the entire situation.]

Oh my, do we need to watch out for our shoes now? And I thought being transported to random planets and people invading us to kill us were bad. But stolen shoes? Perish the thought. I won't stand for it.

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[oldforthis]

[Excuse you this is a very serious matter someone call the goddamn cops

but don't really because he doesn't like cops]

Yeah? Well, I'd rather not be caught in either of those situations with nothing but a pair of socks on. Makes it a little harder to get away without some traction.

[But he offers a small smile nonetheless in her direction.]

I take it stealing shoes isn't usually a common thing here?

[prorenataa]

A sense of something hinky going on and stolen shoes, yet you still signed your contract. [ Wry tone is wry and the statement is fairly useless, grumbling just to grump.

But he will follow it with a couple more useful statements. ]

I have a knife and some information, depending upon your questions. If you're interested.

[oldforthis]

You got a better offer for me, I'm all ears.

[I can be wry and grumpy too.]

Those two mutually exclusive of each other or can I get both?

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[sketchycharacter]

[Holy shit holy shit!

Nate doesn't need an introduction. He knows from the first familiar curse in that familiar voice that his best friend has finally joined them on the Moira. It's about goddamn time.]

The Ingress must have something against the rest of us. I've smelled your feet at the end of a long day—it's pretty cruel to subject the whole ship to that.

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[oldforthis]

[He's not exactly sure why, but hearing Nate's voice is a lot more surprising then it should be. Probably because this whole situation is jarring and hard to grasp. Thank God he knows someone in space, and at least he sounds okay.]

Not half as bad as you smell after being locked up for three months. Almost took me a whole week to get that stench out of my shirt.

[He grins.]

How you doin', kid?

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[diamondhack]

[No one's getting a good look at this one, not if she can help it!]

perhaps the Moira is keen on maintaining a level of cleanliness and zen that can only be found in the removal of shoes

knives are easier to find here than cigar cutters, which tells us about our state of affairs here

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[oldforthis]

[Give him a moment to reply he's still figuring the MID out]

All the same, rather not take any chances. Space floors, never know what's on them.

Of all the goddamn luck. And I thought these things were supposed to have some advanced technology.

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[infailtration]

Go figure, my boots went missing, too. It's a shoe conspiracy. I got to keep my weapons, though.

[ York produces a small throwing blade from offscreen and gives it a twirl. ]

If you need a knife you can borrow one, I've got plenty.

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[oldforthis]

It's a goddamn pain in the ass. Good to know I'm not the only one walking barefoot around here, though.

[He didn't even think about checking his weapons. He'll have to take a look later.]

I'd appreciate it. Old habits.

[They die hard. He raises his cigar in a sort of salute of thanks.]

Guessing you just arrived here yourself?

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[mylawn]

Just something that happens. Lost a gun.

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[oldforthis]

Yeah? Well next time I'd prefer a little heads up.

[Another person who lost their gun? He's going to definitely have to check for his]

They go around stealing things often?

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[tearsinajar]

[ Look at this face, look at this face. Look at how she beams because she's so happy to see you. ]

It's about time you came around. You know how long we've been waiting for you?

[ Six months feels like thirty years. It sucked. Thanks, Sullivan. ]

Wait... They took your shoes?

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[oldforthis]

[Oh man it's hard not to grin when he sees that face. Thank God she's here. Even with all the weird things he's being thrust into, seeing that face is enough to quell some of the uneasiness.]

Oh, it's been one hell of a welcoming. They took my shoes and my goddamn cigar cutter. Fortunately for them they failed to take my cigars.

[Emphasized by the little wave he gives with his unlit cigar between his fingers.]

Good to see you, sweetheart. You doing all right?

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[diamondslap]

For someone who's been around a long time, you certainly are quick to whine about the most minor of inconveniences.

[like aurelia wouldn't literally murder anyone who took her stuff but yknow]

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[oldforthis]

Figure getting to my age means you're entitled to a few complaints when someone steals your things.

[Said with a smile that says 'I would love to murder whoever took his stuff"]

[vengeance_driven]

I got a hunting knife, but maybe is better if you can find one you can hang onto permanently.

[Niko's Serbian accent is still thick. Maybe if he chose to speak his native language instead of English, the translators would take care of that. Instead he's thoroughly determined to remain practiced in the few other languages he speaks.]

[oldforthis]

[Interesting accent--he has to strain a little to understand him but manages to at least get most of it.]

Sounds like everyone on this ship has a knife except me. If you know where to get one around here, I'm open to suggestions.

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[soldiergenes]

[ There's plenty in this newcomer's reaction that's familiar, even if Snake had internalized most of it instead of yelling it into his MID. Everyone handles their abrupt kidnapping differently, though, and the guy seems like he needs a hand.

("Hinky," though? Really?)

When Snake sends his reply he's smoking a cigarette, his vice of choice not requiring anything more than a lighter to enjoy. Still, he understands what it's like to need your fix. ]

I've got a knife. [ He shrugs one shoulder. It might not be the most elegant tool, but it'll get the job done. ] And if you've got questions, I can try to answer them. [ He'll consider it his good deed for the week. ]

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[oldforthis]

[Excuse you hinky is a perfectly accurate way to describe this situation.

And honestly, smoking in front of him. That's just rude.]

Sounds like a cigar cutter is some kind of luxury around here. I appreciate it. [He just needs one cigar is that too much to ask] You been here a long time?

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[cockade]

They took your shoes?

[This coming from a rather confused and slightly lost with modern slang Frenchman. Hello, Sully.]

I think that's the first time I've heard someone lost their shoes over a kidnapping. You're not harmed, are you, monsieur?

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[oldforthis]

[That's okay we can be lost and confused together.]

You and me both. Suppose I'm just the one who got the short end of the stick. I'm still in one piece, but ah--just Sullivan is fine.

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[arcreact]

[ THIS OLD GUY.

This old guy gets it. ]

If you think shoe theft is bad, you're in for a real shitty ride.

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[oldforthis]

[Hey, he may be old but let's refrain from the name calling]

Yeah I'm beginning to get that impression. I can live without shoes for a little while, but this whole 'kidnapping people from different worlds and times' thing is becoming a real pain in the ass.

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[deadthing]

They got your shoes too?

[Priorities.]

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[oldforthis]

My shoes and my goddamn cigar cutter.

[He has priorities too.]

And I still have to check the rest of my stuff.

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[deconstruct]

I got a shank.

[ lifted up, in the view of the camera, is a legit shank, and behind it, the calm face of a young man, halfway through a bag of potato chips. ]

They just took your shoes?

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[oldforthis]

[Oh, that is indeed a shank. that's pretty smart. He'll have to keep that in mind in case he ever finds materials]

Pretty impressive skill there. Mind if I borrow it? Only need it for a small cut.

[He lifts up his cigar so it's in view.]

My shoes, my cigar cutter, and who knows what else. I haven't had time to go through the rest of my things yet.