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[noassgardian]

So-

[Billy brings up his other hand to idly scratch at his cheek. To be honest, hanging out in a group isn't something he's done in a while... certainly not back where he came from, but. Getting to know your shipmates a little more can't be bad, right? They all have to work together.]

Since I have some DVDs and a portable player, I thought it might be fun to set up some sort of movie night soon? Just for something fun and stupid. Maybe we can get some snacks, some drinks... Make an actual night of it.

If anyone's interested, let me know here, and when you're available so we can try to set up a time that's convenient for everyone.

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[Voice]

[peridork]

I dunno, maybe?

...I just read reports and research notes for my job. [ She sounds almost put out about this, disconcerted and a little bit touchy at this evidence that aliens might have gems beat at something. ]

[Voice]

[noassgardian]

Oh-- what sort of job did you have?

[He can tell she sounds a little-- irritated? by the idea of fiction. Or at least how he's describing it.]

[Voice]

[peridork]

I'm an engineer and certified kindergartener. [ She says this with such a great swell of pride in her voice, it's pretty obvious that she's 100% confident that Billy must know exactly what all of that means, and that she's expecting him to be impressed.

Yes. Yes she'll wait in silence for this human's awed response. ]

[Voice]

[noassgardian]

Certified kindergartener?

[Well, there was silence. An engineer is impressive! Even if he doesn't know exactly what the rest means to her.

[Voice]

[peridork]

...It means I'm trained to operate and maintenance any and all kindergarten equipment. It's very important.

But enough about that. You've piqued my interest in this "movie night" that you mentioned. When will it occur?

[Voice]

[noassgardian]

I think we have different experiences when it comes to kindergarten....

Oh, right! It'll be over the weekend, I think. That seems like the best time. So, you're stopping by?

[Voice]

[peridork]

Affirmative. I will require the coordinates to the rendezvous point, of course.

[Voice]

[noassgardian]

Sure, once I've got everything set up, I can shoot you a message?

Oh, I'm Billy, by the way.

[Voice]

[peridork]

...You're going to shoot me?! I thought this was a peaceful negotiation!

[ Sorry Billy, she... she isn't very good with human slang. ]

[Voice]

[noassgardian]

What? No!

[Oh my god!]

I just... sorry, it's a figure of speech. I'm going to send you a message!

[Voice]

[peridork]

...Oh.

[ OK. Adding that to her vocabulary. Humans sometimes use the verb "shoot" to describe the action of sending a message. Right then. ]

In that case, yes, that should be fine.

...I'm Peridot.

[Voice]

[noassgardian]

Peridot... like the gem?

[peridork]

You know about gems?

[ Is that... is that surprise in her voice? Or perhaps, hope? ]

[noassgardian]

Yeah? I mean, sort of.

Is that unusual?

[Oh no, what is he getting himself into...]

[peridork]

[ Nothing good, that's for sure. ]

Well, yes. Everyone else here that I've talked to has had no idea what I am, and they just look confused when I explain. It's really annoying.

[noassgardian]

I guess it's not something you hear everyday really. At least not in my world.