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[archea]

'Ello.

[ It's just a voice post at first, but the sounds of nature that overwhelm the audio makes it clear where she is more or less. Not anywhere populated, that is. ]

Names' Archer. Yeah, you heard that right. My mama had a really interesting sense of humor. [ Must be really interesting because she sounds wry and clearly not amused for a moment there. When she next speaks though, the lightness in her voice is back. ]

Lots of things to ask and lots of feelings to vent, but none of you need to deal with yet another hormonal teen feeling like ranting, do you now? So I'm gonna let you off the hook easily if you do me a solid.

[ A pause here, for effect. ]

Say, what are the "must see" places in these planets you've been at so far? Anything worth of trekking to? I've got a tent and a new pair of shoes and nowhere else to be.

[ She then switches to video. Hello bright pink/purple hair! Archer waves a hand meekly, lips pursed for a moment. She's obviously not comfortable on video. ]

One more thing. Kind of a long shot, but does anyone know where I can find hair dye of this color? I would owe you big time, seriously.

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[deconstruct]

sky whales

[archea]

are we being literal here

[deconstruct]

yes
on aueia

[archea]

you have coordinates?

[deconstruct]

its one of the worlds you can go to thru the ingress complex
so, where you came in
tell them you want to go to aueia

[archea]

cool

cool cool cool

no luck on the hair dye though?

[deconstruct]

not that i know of
dont dye my hair, dont know anyone that does
check around r1
most of that kind of shit is there

[archea]

so there is hope someone else might've brought some along, or maybe some natives have something in a similar tone

spiffy

okay so flying whales, must see

anything else? like a cool mountain to climb or waterfall to jump out of?

[deconstruct]

could be

idk havent explored that much. one region is all underwater, so thats badass.

the other planet is pretty hardcore

[archea]

now i definitely need gear for that

i've heard, either really cold or really hot right?

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[warandpeace]

I agree with Andyr about the whales. [They always impress him.]

I can't help you with the hair, sorry.

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[archea]

Is it an entire planet of flying whales then? Do I need especial equipment or something?

Ah well, would be it be crazy to imagine there are... intergalactic traders with lots of odd stuff around? Something along those lines? This is a very specific shade of pink.

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[warandpeace]

They're on Aueia. You can reach it using the Ingress Complex. [At least that's the more certain way he knows.] Depending on what area you're currently in there's some sort of transit to reach there.

There have been plenty of shops and traders. I think you could also look into special orders with some of the vendors. I've had pretty good luck with specific foods.

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[archea]

Figured as much. But I've got all this planet to see first, I'm kind of bad at leaving things half done. Definitely on the to-go list though.

[ Archer doesn't actually need food, but knowing she could probably get something nice and familiar doesn't hurt. ]

Will have to look into it, then.

[warandpeace]

That's the best way to do it, so I can't argue that point. Besides, who are we to say what's interesting.

I was able to find some good speakers from a vendor, finally. So I would expect you'd find something in the right range.

[archea]

Well, you're a responsible adult with certain life experience, so if anything you have some level of leeway to tell others. Nothing absolute, but yeah.

[ She's not trying to be a wiseass, swear. ]

That would really make my day. Week. Month. However long the dye lasts.

[warandpeace]

The life experience here varies more than usual, at least where I'm from.

But for me, the whales were new.

[archea]

I guess.

I've heard something more or less related in my world, but the one person that could tell me is very cagey about it.

[warandpeace]

I have a couple of people from the future of mine. If it's about the future, at this point I almost expect things to never go right.

[archea]

From your future? Cool.

That's a bit pessimistic, though.

[warandpeace]

It's a habit. [An unfortunate one.]

I met one of my students. He turned out to be a pretty good guy.

[archea]

Well not everything can be bad.

[ And almost instantly: ]

See? It's a mixed bag, I guess.

[warandpeace]

I guess I've gotten comfortable in my cynicism. [It's cozy, but his student gave him so much more to hope for.]

[archea]

Old habits, blah blah blah.

Well, at least news here have been more forgiving?

[gentlemenpreferblondes]

How big of a gratitude are we talking about?

[archea]

Depends on how good you can deliver? But I'm good on my word and I have some useful bargain chips.

[ Could it be? Did she find her hair solution? Who knows. ]

[gentlemenpreferblondes]

I have enough stuff to turn your whole head into a rainbow. How's that for 'good.'

[archea]

Yeah but that exact shade of pink? I don't really care about any other color.

[gentlemenpreferblondes]

Well, you know. Beggars can't be choosers etcetera.

[archea]

Hmmm... it's worth a shot, I guess.

[gentlemenpreferblondes]

Now that's more like it.

The next question will be your "bargain chips", dearie.

[archea]

It's the sort of thing I'd rather not discuss on public, you know. So I guess the trust goes both ways.

[gentlemenpreferblondes]

Uhhuh.

Well. How would you like this go then?

[archea]

Well...

[ She wasn't even expecting to have something go her way! ]

Let's meet somewhere we can talk? Probably not somewhere too fancy, as I'm broke and out of fancy things.

[gentlemenpreferblondes]

No fancy place? You're making me question your accountability when it comes to paying back.

But sure, where do you live?

[archea]

Eh, well... I'm kind of mobile right now.

[ She's a hobo, okay. ]

Which means we can meet anywhere really.

[gentlemenpreferblondes]

Of course you are.

Can you come [insert bullshit address here] on region five? It's nice little pub. Ask for J when you arrive.

[archea]

I'll be there... when? When do you want to meet? Might take me a couple of days...

[gentlemenpreferblondes]

Well, I'm not the one in hurry.

But sure. I'll meet you there in two days. Or do you need more time?

super swift totally not broken transition to action GO

[archea]

I will be there.

[ Jeez lady.

Archer's totally there on time, of course. ]

and superduper late reply I'm sorry

[gentlemenpreferblondes]

[Well, it's good that she's there on time because J isn't.

She lets her wait for a while before arriving to their agreed meeting place. When she enters inside, it's hard to miss her as she walks with bright red high heels and black leather handbag dangling from her fingers. She nods a quickly and flashes a bright smile to the person behind the counter before turning her eyes to scan the area.

Sure, one would think it to be rude for her to keep someone waiting like this. But to J this wasn't exactly that important meeting that she'd mind keeping the other person in suspicion.

Of course, it's not difficult to spot her 'date' for the date. The worn out pink hair sticks out from the crowd like a sore thumb. Wearing a smug grin, she approaches the woman.]

Hello, I take it you're Archer. We had a meeting. [So much for apologizing ]