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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

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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.