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[sketchycharacter]

[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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video; LMAO we legitimately talked about it warding off space hussies, chloe is perceptive as always

[sketchycharacter]

[If he looks a little uneasy when she mentions his new ring, well, it's subtle enough that hopefully only Chloe will notice. She was around during happier days when he wore his first ring and there again when it was gone, way before space, after all. But she'd never said anything about it to him. He kinda wonders what she'd thought.]

Had mine on before I got yanked here. [So yeah, things changed in Yemen.] It got lost in the Ingress, apparently. So—new one.

[He shrugs.] I'm sure the space vixens have lots of better choices anyway.

XD

[desperate_times]

You'd be surprised. Space vixens love Earth-born cowboys. Don't you watch tv?

[She's joking, naturally.]

Any first impressions about the people here?

[Not that she trusts any of them, but she trusts Nate's opinion. Mostly.]

[sketchycharacter]

Apparently not the right kind.

[He knows, he knows.]

I've met a few people who seem decent. A few assholes, too. Possibly I shouldn't say which are which in public—that'd just be rude. You?

[desperate_times]

I don't mind if you're rude.

[Feel free to talk about the crew, Nate. Chloe would be happy to hear it.]

Well, a smartass with white hair hit me with a hail of snowballs.

[Is that rude to say?]

[sketchycharacter]

[Of curse not. Talking shit about other people: a fine tradition between friends.]

Seriously? That must have been awful...for him, because I probably don't want to know what you did afterward.

[desperate_times]

Yeah. Or maybe it was more silver. Anyway, it was a dick move.

[As for what she did, she just sighs.]

He had powers, Nate. Like so many other people here. Believe me, I didn't do the long list of things I normally would've done to him.

[sketchycharacter]

Oh.

[Yeah. He gets that.]

Is it just me, or is this place Opposite Day when it comes to the number of people with 'special' abilities compared to the ones who don't? Seems like everyone's got a trick up their sleeve.

[desperate_times]

Sure does. Not entirely certain how we should handle it when a lot of people here can probably deflect bullets or leap buildings in a single bound.

[All that kind of supernatural stuff.]

[sketchycharacter]

I'm thinking we don't shoot at them or give them a reason to chase us through cities.

[Which doesn't mean they won't get up to anything. It just means they need to not get caught.]

perfect icon

[desperate_times]

That could work. Course even if we don't, they might try to ruin our fun anyway.

ty!

[sketchycharacter]

Wouldn't be the first time. [Oh boy, wouldn't it.] How much fun have you been having?

[desperate_times]

I've been good, if that's what you're implying. They gave us more than enough money to play with.

[Naturally, she's spent a ridiculous amount.]

[sketchycharacter]

Just curious.

[Oh, he'd have a lot more to say on the subject of theft and how pointless it is in their current circumstances—which is both good and sort of dissatisfying—but even he knows better than to make incriminating statements in public.]

It's a good thing, right? Now you can have that artisanal pasta maker you've always wanted.

[desperate_times]

Yes, it's as though my wildest dreams have come true.

[Her tone of voice is appropriately bland when she says that.]

Still, it does allow us to stock up on anything we might need for future endeavors.

[She's already purchased plenty of clothes and some climbing equipment.]

[sketchycharacter]

[He can't help but snicker.]

Yeah, it does. And it's a good idea to be prepared, right? Maybe we should compare notes later—make sure we've got the essentials covered.

[desperate_times]

Sounds like a plan. I'll catch up with you later, Nate.

[This planet isn't worth picking over, but who knows about the next one.]

I'm glad you haven't lost your sense of adventure after what happened.

[sketchycharacter]

Oh, you know. It's a little battered, but it'll recover.

[Just like him, right?]

Se you later, Chloe.