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[At a glance, Nate doesn't seem too perturbed for a recently spirited away from home guy who never expected to go into the upper atmosphere of Earth, much less make it to the far reaches of space. Either he's extremely adaptable or he's great at putting up a front. Then again, why can't it be both?]

This is where we all share a little about ourselves, right? [He raises a hand in a casual wave. Those who have met Nate since his arrival might notice that he is now wearing a wedding ring.] My name's Nathan Drake, my hobbies include climbing and digging into the really dusty parts of the library, and I don't actually like long walks on the beach that much. Which I wouldn't have thought would be an issue since, you know. Space. But then we went to Vacation Planet.

[The cheerful expression of an amiable wiseass slips a little, revealing something closer to wonderment.]

I've gotta tell you, when I boarded my plane home, I didn't expect to end up outside of the solar system. So far, space isn't what I would have pictured. But the view on the observation deck, wow—it's pretty out of this world.

[He chuckles at his own pun, because he's the kind of person who does that.]

Can't say coming here would have been my first choice of next career moves, but I can think of worse places to be. Anyway, good to meet everyone, or at least talk at you. [He shrugs.] Close enough.

[action for nomo #013; this is the first time Nate's returned to the ship since going down to spend a few days in the lap of luxury, and he's brought a few things with him. His area of the room isn't messy yet, possibly because he just doesn't have that much stuff yet, but there are a few packages stacked on his bunk. Nate himself is sitting on the couch, flipping through his journal when he's not playing with the MID.]

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[ Wow... Minus the hobbies, this guy reminds Wash a lot of a friend from home. ...A dead friend. But the jokes, the wiseass behaviour, and even his appearance... Weird.

Not that he'll comment on it. ]

You can think of worse places to be for now.

Our stops are normally far from being vacations. I'd say enjoy it while you can, but you might be better off trying to prepare yourself for what you're going to deal with once nobody's getting any more relaxation time.

[ This is his version of rolling out the welcome wagon. ]

i have a good imagination

that's what i keep hearing. any suggestions on how to prepare or should i just assume i'll be pissing myself in fear when the time comes

[Thanks bro he appreciates it]

Probably not one good enough.

I wouldn't rule the latter out. On board? Arguments, breakdowns, and murders have been fairly common. Our stops have all been some different kind of hell from the last.

Take some self-defence classes. Learn how to use a weapon. Don't trust anyone right off the bat. Or at all, if you're smart.

[ No but there are actually a lot of good people on the crew, don't listen to a paranoid and bitter jackass. ]

what the fuck

[...yeah, that about sums it up. He's not sure what to add to his reaction.]

i know how to use a gun but i don't think that's a great idea in a space ship

Welcome to the Moira.

[ It's all just one "what the fuck" scenario after another. ]

...You've never been to space. Why would you even think that?

if you shoot a gun and blow a hole in a plane bad shit happens. trust me i know

blowing a hole in the side of a space ship sounds WORSE

This isn't a plane.

You can't blow a hole in a space ship with a bullet. Trust me, I know.

did you try?

why would you try

Yes. I tried to blow a hole in a space ship to kill myself and everyone else on board.

Of course I didn't TRY. But I HAVE used guns on ships before. Not a single problem.

[On this end, Nate rolls his eyes.]

ok. i'll keep that in mind in case space santa brings me a gun for christmas this year. i've been a good boy.

Yeah, sounds like it. Blowing holes in planes. Should earn you a great reward come Christmas.

We have an armoury on board. Maybe if you're really good, you can get something out of there to protect yourself.

[ Look, he'll keep the sarcasm battle going alllll day if he has to. ]

the plane was being flown by a bunch of assholes who wanted to play illuminati and creepily influence the whole world so screw you

is it like a library or do we have to pay money for a piece

It's not like you specified. What am I supposed to assume?

There's no currency system in place here. I know you have to make an appointment to get in, but other than that I'm not sure. I was smart enough to bring my own weapons.

maybe don't it just makes you an ass

okay i'll give that a try thanks. [The thanks is sincere, but] you're full of shit if you expect me to believe you knew you were going to get space kidnapped though

And what if I had assumed correctly? Would that still make me an ass?

I didn't know, but I like to be prepared for anything. Weapons around at all times usually has you covered if ridiculous circumstances come up. Like space kidnappings.

that's between you and your god

fair point. not sure it would have made a difference for me but i might feel better.

Ah, so it's only your business when someone guesses something wrong. Got it.

I'd say that's making a difference, but whatever. Easier to "feel better" around here if you know you can defend yourself. But you'll figure that out once we're not surrounded by beaches and spas.

nope i just have a really short attention span

i've been in shootouts before this isn't my first space rodeo. of course it's better if you can defend yourself, i knew that way before vacation planet

I bet people find that so endearing.

Not saying you didn't. Just saying you want to be ready to do so at any time around here. This place is almost in a constant state of danger. I don't even trust that the vacation planet will stay pleasant the entire month.

i can't decide whether you're just super paranoid or paranoid and also correct. do you get that a lot?

I get it enough. Better to be ready just in case, regardless.

can't argue with that. thanks for the tips chief. if i get in a space shootout i'll dedicate my first bullet to you.

Sure.

But please don't.

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