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[alan_1]

[The video opens on a strange, arcane device that some knowledgeable in ancient technology may know as a “DVD projector.” The voice of one Alan Bradley narrates in the background.]

So: this appeared in the library’s computer lab today. Along with all of these…

[The camera pans up, showing a stack of DVD cases, spines pointed towards the camera. The viewer can read the titles: The Day The Earth Stood Still, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The War of the Worlds, It Came from Outer Space, Forbidden Planet, and 2001: A Space Odyssey.]

They’re movies from Earth. Old ones, at the time I was living, but I think some of them have held up pretty well. [Was that a bit of preemptive defensiveness on his part? Probably not.]

I’d rather not keep these all to myself, so I thought maybe I’d set up a little viewing party if anyone’s interested. I know we’ve all been busy since coming here, but it might be a nice distraction for an evening or two. [A quiet huff of laughter.] Plus, I’ve already seen all of these. I’d hate for them to just vanish as quickly as they appeared without anyone new watching.

By the way, is anyone here handy with a needle and thread? I have an idea for a screen...

[Attached is a time and date for the viewing party, as well as a location: the theater in the Hall of Music. Bring your own popcorn.]

(OOC: Open movie mingle log here!)

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[warandpeace]

I still have some films that were delivered to me on board the Moira. Some Akira Kurosawa films and some animated musicals.

If anyone else wanted to use them as well, I could pass them along.

[They've been collecting dust. He mostly read and worked and worked some more on Kauto. He didn't make any special effort to find a DVD player. Just a cassette player for his music.]

[Now he guesses he can't exactly get completely lost in work like he'd like, despite Avagi being in such a rate of disrepair. He should actually make the attempt to share this sort of thing.]

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[alan_1]

That sounds great. Maybe we could start a DVD collection in the library? If I leave the DVD player there, people could watch whenever they want.

[warandpeace]

That's not a bad idea. It's not as if I made a regular habit out of watching them. I used to keep them in the Moira's recreation room.

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[notglitching]

Assistance required?

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[alan_1]

[Well, barring sewing expertise...] Do you know anyone who wouldn’t mind being without bedsheets for a couple of nights?

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[notglitching]

Yes.

[That person's name is Rinzler.]

Location?

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[alan_1]

[Given the speed of the reply, Alan figures as much.]

The theater in the hall of music.

[squadgoals]

[HISTORICAL MEDIA]

I'm game.

I can bring a bunch of nutrition cubes in a cup, and we can pretend it's the worst popcorn ever.

[alan_1]

I’d say that some butter and salt might help, but I’m honestly not so sure.

[squadgoals]

Salt, I can do.

Butter? Maybe. You should ask Shiro if you can milk his space cow.

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[beautifulspaceraptor]

Pretty handy with a needle and thread. You have everything to make that screen?

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[alan_1]

I found a small sewing kit in the bartering block. Now all I need is a few bedsheets to stitch together—and someone who actually knows how.

[beautifulspaceraptor]

I'd be happy to volunteer. As for bedsheets...

Hm. I'll talk with Shepard about that.

[gentlemenpreferblondes]

[J's knowledge about DVDs is sadly limited. But she knows that they have something to do with movies and that's what she's going to focus on here.]

This, my dear, might as well be the best thing anyone's found.

I can hold a needle. What do you need?

[alan_1]

Well, I have a projector. I still need a screen. I was thinking of stitching together a few bedsheets—or finding someone who might be better at it. [A chuckle.] I wouldn’t want anything to fall apart mid-movie.

[gentlemenpreferblondes]

Ah, yes. I've definitely done stitching before. You got sheets for that, daddy-o?

[alan_1]

[...Alan honestly can’t tell if J is making fun of him with the nicknames, but hey, at least she’s agreed to help.]

Still collecting them at the moment. Can I shoot you a message when I have enough?

[gentlemenpreferblondes]

Sure thing. Just don't forget about me, dear.