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[isdronning]

This is Queen Elsa of Arendelle.

[ She appears on the network calm and composed, no smile or anything, but she hesitates after speaking. She feels a bit awkward about addressing everyone on the ship so soon after her arrival, but it's important. It's an important step in her plan to keep herself at a distance from others, to keep them all safe from her. So here she is, likely to sound like a horribly rude person, but it needs to be done. ]

...I suppose titles have no meaning here anymore. No matter. This is Elsa, and I would simply like to request that those of you on the same deck as me avoid my room. Consider it off limits. I-- I have a certain need for privacy and don't like to be disturbed.

That said, now for those that I work with: please keep your distance from me while we work together. I...wouldn't want anything to happen. By that, I mean I... I have an aversion to touch. It makes me uncomfortable and I wouldn't want to make anyone else uncomfortable, either.

I realize these may seem like odd requests, but they are what I require. Thank you for taking them into consideration and thank you for your time.

[ There's a curt nod, and the video feed cuts off. ]

Comments

text;

[peridork]

Fortunately for you, I don't generally make a habit of touching random humans anyway.

Interesting that they would put human royalty on duty for cryo-repair. Do you have any technical skills at all?

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[isdronning]

That is quite fortunate.

No, I'm afraid I have no technical skills whatsoever. The technology here is far beyond anything where I'm from. I am, however, willing to learn.

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[peridork]

Of course. Because why should the captains assign people jobs based on what their actual skills are? That would make too much sense!

Well. Your willingness to learn does count for something, but I'd recommend you apply for a job change at the first available chance. This machinery is fairly complicated.

[So helpful and welcoming, Peri.]

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[isdronning]

[ She's sensing the sarcasm and the irritation in the text reply, and it makes her shoulders shrink some. WELL. She's certainly off to a good start with one of her co-workers. ]

I wasn't aware you could apply for job changes...

Complicated doesn't bother me, though. I realize it will take time, but if someone is willing to teach me, I imagine I could become a useful member of the team.

[ ...Probably. Maybe. ]

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[peridork]

Fortunately yes, you can. When I first started out here they had me as a lighting technician. It was mind-numbingly simple, and I requested a change to a more suitable position at the first chance that presented itself.

Don't worry, I don't blame you for this. It's not your fault that the Captains are inept. I'm sure we'll find some use for you.

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[isdronning]

I see. In that case, if this doesn't work out, at least I have other options.

...I can't say I was concerned that you blamed me for this, but it's good to hear that you don't. I do hope to be of some use, in whatever way that I can. I suppose we'll find out soon enough.

[peridork]

[It's a good thing text doesn't properly convey how condescending Peridot was being in that last comment. As it is, she finds Elsa's politeness in the face of it encouraging. ]

Yes. Well... If nothing else, the experience should be... Interesting.

[isdronning]

I imagine it will be, yes.

I suppose I'll be seeing you at work tomorrow, in that case?

[peridork]

Affirmative. Bruce Banner and I will both be present.

[isdronning]

Wonderful. I look forward to meeting you both.