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[blondeandperky]

[Right. Okay. Buffy's gotten herself a little settled in, figured out that 1) this isn't the CDC and 2) It's a hell of a lot worse than being in a CDC facility. Not least because Shaun and George didn't seem to be here, but not most because of it either.

But the important next step is meeting the people who are here.]

I'm sure that at this point is where I'm supposed to say that it looks like truth really is stranger than fiction. After all, look at me. I'm on a spaceship.

[She laughs brightly.]

But I have to say. Fiction is still stranger. After all, I could write a story where I were on a spaceship full of killer rabbits. Or giant friendly octopodes. Or no, it's not a spaceship after all, rather we're on the back of a giant walrus.

Still, as far as realities go, this one is a little strange. I'll grant that.

[She shifts the communication device back enough that she can wave at the camera, then moves it forward again to focus on her face.]

If you're still listening, then you're probably not the type of person who's going to tell me to just get to the point, and I think that we'll get along.

Hi. I'm Buffy Meissonier, I'm new, and it's nice to meet you.

Comments

[andblockbuster]

[...Wow. Someone who can babble better than him. Bravo, Buffy.]

Wouldn't rule out the killer rabbits, my very new-to-this-ship friend.

[blondeandperky]

No?

I haven't seen any around yet, at least.

[Just some cat-people.]

[andblockbuster]

Welcome to the Tranquility, where even though you haven't seen it yet, it's probably there.

[He chuckles good-naturedly.] I'm Topher... BTW.

[blondeandperky]

Probably or actually? There's a difference.

[Like she'll probably get eaten by a zombie but as long as it hasn't actually happened then she's still alive.]

Hi Topher.

[andblockbuster]

I'm about 85% sure things can actually get worse. Never hurts to be prepared.

[Awkward wave] Hi... Buffy? Interesting name. I mean, kinda preppy- in a good way!

[blondeandperky]

[A chipper smile.]

Preppy? It's a nickname, anyway, but I like it, so..thanks.

[And she likes it enough that it's better at this point not to say what her actual name is, or she runs the risk of being called something she hasn't gone by in years.

More seriously, though.]

How can we prepare? Besides psychological bracing.

[andblockbuster]

I keep suggesting pillow forts in the lounge, but the idea's not taking off.

[blondeandperky]

[That gets an easy laugh.]

Sometimes for these things you need to start building, rather than asking permission.

[andblockbuster]

[He laughs right back.] You say that, and then suddenly there's all out war over what happened to all the couch cushions.

[blondeandperky]

So we just need an alternate cushion supply, then?

[andblockbuster]

If only we could get the ship to stop at intergalactic yard sales.

[blondeandperky]

That seems to be a tragic flaw in its trajectory, yes.