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[intherigging]

[Early one morning, right after dawn, a message goes out to the crew. It's Jacky, her limbs wrapped around something log-like as she beams down at the camera.]

Greetings! Jacky Faber here! Some of ye might know me from before my unplanned absence, some of ye might not. Regardless, I find myself once again the proud owner of a boat, and I'm putting out an open invitation for you, my fellow crew mates, to join me for a trip or two out onto the waters. I know the folks here have some night time excursions, but trust me, their boats ain't nothing like a true ship.

You can find me down at the wet dock at ASH3; we set sail in two hours.

[Waving, she cuts the feed.]


OOC: Feel free to ask her questions, or even just yell at her if you aren't a morning person

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[notthemaniwas]

[The man recording this message, unfortunately, looks a bit disheveled at the moment. He tries to make himself look a bit better though, brushing a hand through his hair so it isn't all over the place and taking a breath to make sure his voice is steady.]

I'm not sure there's a good way to start this. My name is Charles Xavier, I'm the ships newest Interpersonal Relationships Officer. [Joy.] Any others with the same job, I would appreciate being able to speak with you so we're on the same page.

[Introductions out of the way, his expression turns a little more serious.]

Aside from that, I'd like to speak to anyone that might be able to... replicate a serum. The details are something I would prefer to discuss in private but it's important to me that I find someone.

video; june 8th

[quixotically]

Hey, everyone. Um... My name's Elle Days. I'm the ship counselor. [Well. There are other counselors, now, but she hasn't found out yet.] I hope you've been having a good time. This is... well. It's a good place to have fun, the captains were definitely right about that. [She has a new hat and everything! Not that it's anything worth writing home about, just a black wide-brimmed fedora, but she went two months without one. That was Not Okay, man.]

But, I know that... This kind of thing, it doesn't help everyone. Sometimes it's hard to relax or let yourself have fun when there's something on your mind. Sometimes you're hurting bad enough that it's just... not something you can do. And I know Amissis-Re was... not really -- It was hard on all of us. So, if you're struggling with something -- Even if you're new, and you were going through something difficult back home that you need to talk through, or if there's anything else that's bothering you... You can come to me. It's my job to listen, and if you want me to help you through something, I'll do everything I can.

I know it isn't easy to trust a stranger. I know, for a lot of us, just... opening up to someone you don't know is... dangerous. But... I wasn't assigned this job. I asked to have it. This is something I'm dedicated to. I want to help.

Anything and everything you tell me is confidential. Nobody has to know about any of it, not even that you talked to me, if you don't want them to. If you want to get a hold of me, you have options. You can do that here, or you can drop a line in my inbox. It's always open, okay? And you can always drop by the Safe Space, too, if you want to meet in person, but I'm not always there, so letting me know ahead of time means I can be waiting for you. Even if you just need some quiet time away from everything, but you don't wanna be alone, you can come by. We can play card games or something. Or you can just read in a corner by yourself, and I'll leave you alone. Just... Whatever you need, okay? That's what I'm here for.

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[springlocking]

-- okay, it's on.

[The video is briefly on, just long enough to display the curious face of the person making the broadcast. She looks average enough, aside from that scar on her left cheek, though she manages to get the camera back off before continuing. Not much analysis/staring time there.

There's a brief inhale before the voice belonging to the face (a teenage girl, no more no less) starts in with her statement.]

Hi, my name's Charlie. I just arrived on the ship, and I've got a favor to ask.

See, I've been assigned to stealth operative duty. I haven't done anything like that in my life up until now, so if someone - anyone - could train me in...anything that's got anything to do with this? I'd appreciate it.

Thanks.

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[sidecars]

If anyone cares
That Ever Young pool this planet's been bragging about
Supposedly makes you look ten years younger
Well, it works

[ Which is exactly why Bucky isn't using video this time around. ]

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[taselikeabee]

[ one yellow and round face pops up on the screen. honestly, Bee has sort of been stuck on what to say for a while, but he does have purpose for showing his face and it's not to say hello. well that and other things. ]

I know this is probably going to sound rude and repetitive but -

[ whatever Bumblebee had been about to say is cut off- interrupted by some really obnoxious knocking on his door, followed by the worst noise in the universe. ] BUMBLEBEE! Are you in there? Let me in! [ Starscream. a really annoyed sounding Starscream, which makes him even more annoying. groaning, Bee pushes himself up and walks over to his door... ]

Do you always run to little Autobots when you have an issue?

[ and there's another voice! that sounds a lot like first annoying one. the reality that Bee is going to be dealing with not one, but two Starscreams has him slowly bringing his hand down his face as he opens the door. the first Starscream, the one clad in red, just barges his ass in like he owns the place, ignoring the other Starscream for a moment and just kind of complaining loudly in Bee's general direction, complete with exaggerated hand gestures. ]

Can you believe what I have to put up with right now!? Look at this! He won't stop following me!! I don't even have anything to hit him with! Give me your cane a minute.

Starscream, I don't -

[ but before he can say another word, Starscream 2 follows and for the most part looks incredibly amused by this whole situation like this is the best thing that's happened to him all day. ]

I already told you that launching yourself into a sun would solve all your problems. But I guess begging Autobots for help is more of a priority.

[ Starscream 1 gives up one the cane thing pretty much immediately, spinning around to face Starscream 2. He jabs him in the chest with a finger because he's a rude, cranky asshole.]

I'm about two seconds away from launching you into a sun! You have been stalking me for hours, just taking constantly! Don't you ever shut up!? Go harass someone else for a while! Here, harass Bumblebee, he's right here!

Now just wait -

[ Starscream 2 retaliates by smacking away Starscream 1's hand. How dare he touch him like that. ]

I don't know. I don't think he'd be as much fun to exasperate. I'll tell you what. If you admit to my superiority in every way, I'll leave you alone. But you have to do it publicly.

[ Starscream 1 just looks baffled. Like a cross between really pissed but also really REALLY confused like this is literally the stupidest thing he's ever heard in his life. And it just came out of HIS OWN MOUTH. Well kind of, technically sorta. all the while Bumblebee's facial expression just gets sourer and sourer as time passes. ]

This is ridiculous. This is absolutely ridiculous. You are ridiculous. Superior how!? You're just annoying!

[ Starscream 2 still looks completely amused like everything is going accord to some sort of twisted plan he has going on his mind. (He probably does) ]

Do you want the long list or the short list? Obviously I'm more intelligent, better looking – well, I could go on but we'd be here all day.

WOULD YOU TWO SHUT THE HELL UP? [ oops. looks like Bee has hit his limit. he's jabbing his own Starscream in the chest with his cane and the other with his finger. ] I can't even hear myself think with you two going at it like some overstuffed birds preening and screeching. Knock it off before I knock the both of you out!

[ grumbling, Bumblebee realizes that hey. camera is still rolling so he makes his way over to turn it off. ]

Forget it. I don't even remember what I was going to say in the first place...


(( ooc:  IDW Starscream is dark red, DW Starscream is purple, and Bee is just plain bold! ))