02 | Video; Morning of the 21st

[takeitslow]

I ended up getting a lot of stuff this time around.

[The video is trained on a box, Peter's using his other hand to pull out what looks like a bulletin board.]

And when I saw this, I thought it wasn't meant for me. Bad delivery, you know? Particularly when I saw all these old pictures of my friend on it.

[The video pans over a few of the photographs, all of the resident cafe barista, Allison. It stops on the one of Allison in her Sailor Moon costume.]

But then I saw this and knew someone out there was giving me the perfect thing to share with the rest of you. Really help your day get started before that first cup of coffee; give you something other than that girl behind the counter to smile at. God bless that stupid machine, right?

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[takeitslow]

I was just checking. Some people have been places before and some haven't, and it's worth it to make it clear.

I've only been here, like, a month and a half. Effectiveness hasn't been lost yet.

Ugh. Uniformed school? What, was it Catholic? I'd rather take those uniforms than these. At least there'd be skirts involved.

Very true, dude.

[trap_factory]

what's this? is it the first steps towards maturity i'm seeing? [is he making fun?]

japanese. i imagine it would be a little less covered in blood if it were a religious school. but skirts though. does it really matter that much?

[takeitslow]

From me? No way, dude.

[He doesn't mind this kind of ribbing, if anything he sees it as friendly.]

Skirts matter a lot. Don't underestimate of some hot girl in a short skirt. [He pauses.] But blood? Sounds more like you were in a horror movie than a school.

[trap_factory]

[... He's going to break your knees if you hit on his sister, bro, don't do it...]

oh, so that's not normal?

funny, you're the second person to have told me that. must have been something about that institution... i'd be concerned but it's really none of my business.

[because he's usually the one drawing blood. don't worry about it.]

[takeitslow]

[Let's hope he never meets her.]

Not at all dude. School is meant to be boring not bloody. The worst thing about school is the long hours and detention.

None of your business when you were the one stuck there?

[trap_factory]

well, we had that too. couldn't leave the building, detention was a drag... really, the more i hear about it the more i'm realizing how terrible the education system is. what a shame!

what a lonely way of putting it! i'd compare it a little with this ship... though i guess some people like to be more hands on.

[takeitslow]

In general? Yeah, it is. Too many rules, teaching stuff that no one cares about. Lame. You know they're trying to set up a school here?

[And he actually likes the teachers, go figure, but he's still opposed to going beyond what Alice had made him.]

Explain what you mean by that?

[trap_factory]

there are children here, aren't there? i thought i saw a couple while i was wandering around. gotta cram as much as you can into that critical period! not that i would know... like the education system, i can't say i've got a clear idea of what a 'normal' upbringing would entail.

explanation:

you make it sound like i was the only one there against my will, when there was a good chunk of transfer students suffering through the terrible curriculum with me. but you know how it is... it's so hard for people to not want to meddle in other people's affairs.

[takeitslow]

Yeah, we got a few. But, dude. We're in space. Not like anything about this is normal for them anyway. Let the kids run free, I say. If kidnapping isn't a good excuse to skip class, then what is?

Yeah. Well. Still makes it your business. Even if you're not the only one, you were one. You get to have opinions and complaints as much as the rest of the captives.

[trap_factory]

[aaah youth... Not heard; Prometheus chuckling quietly at Peter's response]

are you keen on leaving this ship? something to do?

[takeitslow]

Depends on what you mean by leave? To get off and explore the worlds? Yeah. This place gets small quick. Everyone takes the chance to get off for a while. But if you mean leave as in go back home? Not really.

[trap_factory]

then that's it; i don't particularly care if this ship ever makes it back to it's home planet and fixes that buggy transporter. it's all the same in the end. held against our wills... or maybe just held onto? you get used to keeping your opinions to yourself when your hosts turn out to be liars across the board.

[the first part of the message is sent quickly before being followed up a few minutes later. As if it's an afterthought]



there's better living quarters and amenities here, so i can't complain.

[takeitslow]

Another one that doesn't trust the captains. [There's no judgement in his voice, despite the words. He didn't particularly trust the staff here either; he just didn't see a point in doing anything yet.] You'll find people are pretty loud about their opinions here. No need to keep them inside, dude.

[He laughs at the last part.] We do have some pretty sweet stuff on board. And the food's pretty good.

[trap_factory]

well, the captains seem in over their heads, but at least they talk to us. no, they're not who i'm thinking of.

don't worry about it.

but such a thoughtful sentiment! can't say i'm fond of sharing though.... or maybe this is where i should say that it's a load off my mind? hahaha

[takeitslow]

Who then? And dude, the captains are totally in too deep. I on't know what they'd be doing if we all weren't around.

[A snort. Corny jokes aside.] You might find yourself wanting to share, once you've gotten to know people. Not with me, but you know, once you've found some friends.

[trap_factory]

don't worry about it! i'm not lucky enough to see that guy show up somewhere i can get to him.

ooh, might want to look out there. any more insightful and you'll have to hand in that immaturity card earlier than planned.

[takeitslow]

Sounds like you've got a fight to work out. Lucky you that not the people who show up here are so random.

[He laughs.] No way. I know who I am and I know I'm a very immature kid. A little responsibility doesn't cancel out the stupidity, you know?

[trap_factory]

of course of course. let's hope it doesn't come back to bite you some time.

[takeitslow]

Don’t be so negative, dude. It won’t.