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[tearsinajar]

It occurred to me the other day that I haven't had a chance to write anything, and that's, to me, a little depressing. There's been so much here that's happened, not just to myself and the friends I've made, but to everyone else. To you.

My day job, back home, for those of you who don't know me, it deals with investigative journalism. I write to uncover the truth, to shed light on scenarios that are otherwise dark and bleak.

Since I got here, everything has been nothing but a whirlwind of events. Each month there's been something new; whether it's stopping off at various planets, or it's daily occurrences on the ship. [ RIP Moira. ] There hasn't been time for me to sit down and write it all out.

[ Elena pauses and her eyes drift downward, off to the left. For those who knew about the incident with the Descendants, how she'd walked away from that moment on the ship with her left arm broken and bleeding out where it'd bitten her...she no longer wears a splint and padded cast. There's no visible sling. It's almost as though none of that had ever happened.

An injury as deep as that, bones needed time to mend. They needed a full two months. It's been less than that.

It shows that she's trying to think of how to word what she wants to say next, without giving anything away. ]

I'm interested in writing about abilities. [ Here she looks up, looks directly into the TAB camera. ] I'm interested in learning about them.

If you're comfortable with discussing this, that's great. I'm available for one-on-one meetings, if you would prefer, or you can reach me privately through the messaging system.

Also, if you're interested in learning more about the stories I've done, I won't mind sharing. Ask me anything you'd like.



[ Except you, Flynn. ]

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[tearsinajar]

Look, I lost my gag reflex long before you came around. But out of the both of us, you are definitely the one with the big gob.

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[nicearsenal]

[Amen to lack of gag reflex, sister.]

Well look, you teach me how to do it with Patron and I'll teach you how to do it with Absolut.

[tearsinajar]

[ She ain't so white bread and picket fence now is she. ]

All we're missing now is someone to record it all.

[nicearsenal]

[Nope, and that misconception got dispelled a long, long time ago.]

Careful, you say that too loudly and Victor'll be in here volunteering.

[tearsinajar]

Careful, that's my somewhat father-in-law we're talking about. Let's go with someone we don't really know.

[ A pondering look. ]

I was going to suggest Rafe, but he knows Nate. You got anyone in mind?

[nicearsenal]

Well sheesh 'lena I don't know, I've only been here five minutes. I'd have said Charlie but the lucky git got out of getting abducted and we'd be drunk under the table. The man's got the liver of a rhino.

[And clearly it can't be Harry for obvious reasons.]

[tearsinajar]

Probably not the only thing he's got of a rhino...

[ Quiet coughing. ]

Okay, then maybe Nate is our last bet.

[nicearsenal]

Elena Fisher. You do realise I'm now obligated to tell him that you think about that sort of thing. He'd probably whip it out and show you. The Poms are so proud of their tackle, bless them.

[tearsinajar]

Can't say that I'll decline the offer, if he whips things out. But are you sure he'll even be able to get it out of his pants? Don't want his tackle getting hooked on his zipper, yeouch.

[nicearsenal]

It's a shame you were so busy consummating at your wedding that you missed the skinny dipping. You could have seen it then.

[tearsinajar]

That is a shame. But it's okay, we were doing our own version of bare backing.

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[nicearsenal]

Yeah but...

[She holds out her hands an appropriate length and mouths 'wowzer']

wow just wow

[tearsinajar]

[ Get out, Chloe. Elena almost tips back laughing. ]

I hope you got to enjoy it. Not just looking.

[nicearsenal]

[And here, she taps the side of her nose.]

Maybe I did, maybe I didn't. But I've always loved a good bit of communal nudity, really gets the blood pumping.

[tearsinajar]

I'm sure it does. Not much time for that here, unfortunately.

[ But if you're ever in the mood, Chloe..... ]

[nicearsenal]

Then we make time. Find a pool, throw a pool party.

Or! We send Nate out to look for water and something will probably blow up and he'll make a pool for us.

[tearsinajar]

I'm down with this idea. My only condition is: no boys allowed. That includes Nate.

[ Sorry dearest husband. ]

[nicearsenal]

Hen Night 2: Space Boogaloo?

[tearsinajar]

Shame I didn't have the opportunity to marry you instead. Hen Night 2 sounds amazing and just what I need, after everything.

[nicearsenal]

Oh no, I'd make a lousy wife and an even lousier husband. I'll be the dirty mistress though, I can handle that. And chief hen night organiser.

[tearsinajar]

Dirty mistress. Less of the headache. Smart plan.

[nicearsenal]

And who wants a headache? Not worth it in my book.

[tearsinajar]

Some headaches are tolerable and worth it. [ Take Nate sometimes, when it gets to that point with him. ] But others...? No thanks.