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[ Lois had been on the ship for a few days and she already had more questions than answers. She should lay low and stay out of trouble or ask Clark to do this for her... But that wasn't her style. And considering recent revelations, she'd rather do this on her own.

Despite the temptation, she didn't snoop around upon arrival - instead choosing a more direct approach. She starts the feed in her room, seated at her desk. ]

Hi, most of you probably don't know me. My name's Lois Lane and I have a question for all of you, or a few I suppose. I'm a journalist back home so call it a habit, but I'd love to speak with whoever's willing. Either on or off the record, considering my job seemed to find a way to transfer itself here. I'd preferably like to meet in person, but I can be flexible. Nothing too serious - more about backgrounds, how long you've been on the ship, demographics to establish a baseline. A few questions about your experiences while here if you're willing to share.

[ Her more in-depth questions are something she'd rather keep off the network, at least the ones she'd figured out so far. This process was going to have to be organic based on responses. Speaking of keeping things off the network and getting it out of her head... ]

Also, does anyone have any actual paper and either a pen or pencil they might be willing to part with until I can get a supply of my own? I'll find a way to pay you back. Thank you all for your time and possible assistance.

[ Seems fitting to throw that in there right before she ends her feed, try and work towards building up her own resources as best she can. The message is short and to the point, she'll deal with trying to get interviews with the Captains once she's got a bit of a firmer grip on the real situation.

Hopefully.]

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Sure, I don't mind. When and where would you like to meet?

Perfect. If you're up for it tonight, that'd work for me. Maybe the mess hall? Or would you prefer someplace more private?

[ Now this is interesting. Robin has absolutely no intention of revealing more about herself than absolutely necessary, but she can't deny curiosity at the answers others may give.

It's a good idea, at least, even if really is born purely out of habit on Lois' part. ]

I have a notebook and some pencils you can borrow. I wrote on some of the pages, but you can use the rest if you want.

[It's not much, but it's all she can offer at the moment.]

Thank you. That would be extremely helpful. I'll try and use as little as possible so that I can give it all back to you once I've got my own.

Did you have someplace you wanted to meet so I could grab that from you?

[ She'll take anything offered and not dig too deep into people's reasonings right now. There's a part of her that's still not going to blindly trust everyone on board, but she couldn't start every connection off that way. She'd get nowhere quick. ]

You can use the whole thing if you want. I don't need it for what I was using it for anymore.

Just don't erase the notes that are already in there. I'll copy them down later when I get a new notebook.

[Her attempt at translation has been sort of a fool's errand anyway. Still, the notes couldn't hurt to keep if the ship ever has another translation error.]

I can meet you on the observation deck in a few minutes if you want.

[What.

Is there any place in the multiuniverse, known or unknown, that doesn't seem to contain reporters? Well, no harm in helping someone out, right?]

Hi there. I just arrived, so I'm not sure if I'm really what you're looking for, but I'm curious about the makeup of the ship, myself. I wouldn't mind a chat.

[The voice on the other end is loud and cheerful, as if nothing could possibly delight him more.]

You want to ask me questions? Of course, I'd be delighted!

No, mess hall's fine. I don't really have anything I'd rather hide, so...

I can talk to you, but only for the purpose of having more information to call on.

[Niko's pretty nervous of reporters. He's been known to break cameras and yell on occasion. Not good with the media.]

[But this isn't the media, this is a ship where everyone basically knows everyone else.]

what's your job here?

[ Nope. Not a place. They are both a blessing and a burden across the universes. ]

I'd love to get everyone's perspectives, not just those that have been here for a few months or longer. Just name a time and place that works for you and I'll be there.

[ Well, that's some serious enthusiasm. Better than the alternative. ]

Perfect, did you want to do it like this or meet in person?

My findings -- [ for the most part ] -- will be public. If you're not comfortable with the idea of sharing and would rather wait for the published report, I won't be offended.

[ She's just gonna lay it out there right now with a bit of a firm tone. While she'd love to get as many people as possible on board, she'd have been foolish to think everyone would cooperate. ]

My official title here is a Journalist although back home I was an Investigative Journalist for the Daily Planet.

[ Bit more flair than just the plain title, flair she'd earned. ]

That's very generous of you, thank you.

And I'll keep them safe, don't worry.

[ She'll even do what she can to not pry. ]

See you in a few, then.

[ And with that she's gonna waste no time heading over to the observation deck before getting any further with the other offers to meet. ]

what's the point of that in a place like this?

Alright. [ It might just be her background, but anyone who says they don't have anything to hide usually raises a red flag for her. Not that she's gonna try to read into that. ] Mess hall in half an hour work for you?

[Robin, on the other hand, takes her sweet time in hunting down the most empty of her notebooks and making her way up to the observation deck. It takes nearly twenty minutes before she actually arrives.

Once there, it doesn't take her long to find Lois. The older woman had used video to introduce herself, so she had a face to go with the name. Shortly thereafter, Lois will find herself approached by a thin girl, no older than 8 or 9 years of age, toting a notebook in hand.]

Lois Lane? I'm the person who promised you my notebook.

I suppose with the unique mix of people and the different locations, they need people who can tell everyone's stories.

At least the stories that want to be told.

if they want it told they can tell it themselves

Not everyone's that eloquent or confident.
And some people might want to have their story told anonymously, or contribute in their own way.

Hmm. How about the garden? Haven't been there yet, and it seems like a quiet place to walk and talk. If you don't mind, that is.

I've got time right now.

I probably will not be saying anything that is not already public, to be honest.

[At least there's that.]

Does it matter how long we've been on the ship? I figure you might want to talk to people who've been here a while instead of the new guys.

they'd still have to trust you to tell it right

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