video;

[nofluffybunny]

[ Because she's reminded of the technology back home, this should be easy. It's not her first time she's had to make a call using Skype, or something similar. Video is the option Chloe opts for. ]

My name's Chloe― Chloe Decker. [ She doesn't notice it, the self-conscious gesture of tucking her hair behind her ear, but she sets her jaw as she pushes on, voice unwavering. Completely the opposite to how she feels on the inside. ] I guess you could say I arrived here just the same as a lot of you have, as crazy as it seems. If no one minds answering a few questions, I'd really appreciate it.

Are there any parents on this ship, mothers and/or fathers? Did you... Are there any children on-board?

[ 'What happens to them when you agree to the contract? Where do they go?' ― extra questions she bites her tongue on. Instead Chloe gives a smile that's barely a twitch of her lips. ]

Again― thanks.

[ Obviously she's not ready to end the face-time just yet as she pauses. ]

...I had a gun and a pair of handcuffs with me. Someone please tell me this place comes with a 'lost and found'?

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[prorenataa]

[ Nate don't pout. It's kind of adorable. ] I have a gun. [ Wait, that probably wasn't the best point of reference. ]

And did you just suggest that Elena can't do an excellent job of looking after three children?

[sketchycharacter]

That is not the point and you know it. No one asked me if I wanted to look after the little delinquents.

[LIKE HE'S ONE TO TALK.]

[prorenataa]

Alright, fair point. [ And it was, no argument there. ] But are you telling me that Elena feels the same way?

[ NATE ... stop digging the hole deeper, would yah? ]

Look. Right now, if you were to walk up to Elena and tell her 'great news, snook'ums, I've offloaded your kids on a complete stranger who was looking for a gun and handcuffs!'

How is that conversation going to go?

[sketchycharacter]

[...]

'Snookums?'

[prorenataa]

Look, the last woman I loved I called 'Mothership'. What do you want from me.

[ Wait. Did he just say that outloud?

Fuck. ]

[sketchycharacter]

Whoa.

[Nate looks stunned.]

You should never call a girl fat, Adrien.

[prorenataa]

I'm hanging up now.

[ And finding a dark hole to crawl into. Elena will have to deal with you on her own. ]

[sketchycharacter]

Bye, Adrien.