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[ This is Chuck's first time on film around here so he looks a little shifty, but he gives a nervous sort of smile. Oh yeah, he's totally about to give a poignant speech. Watch out. ]

So, I guess we’re all stuck in space, huh. [ so poignant. ] Not exactly how I pictured my first space-mission going, especially the part about the potentially deadly space illness or being stuck in the goo-filled pods. Without clothes. And almost being choked to death. Just an average day around here, I guess.

[ .... cue crickets before Chuck finally clears his throat. ]

Maybe we should think about changing that part up. Beaming people up to space with their clothes might be a gentler transition. Baby steps, you know? First space, then goo filled pods, then the fact that we might die or get eaten by intergalactic beasts if we're not careful.

Yes? No? Could I get a vote from the members of my audience?

[ After a second, Chuck just sort of sighs. Not really expecting a response, his tone changes ever so slightly when he continues, leaning more towards the serious. ] Look, i’ve been through enough life changing experiences in my life already, ending up in space wasn’t really on my list of things I wanted to do before I died. I mean, yeah sure, I like Galaga and Asteroids as much as the next guy, but i’m pretty sure the whole... space thing isn’t for me. [ At this point he just looks kind of done with this whole thing, but he's trying to get it over with. ]

Since i’m pretty sure i’m not up here for any reason other than to see just how badly i’ll fail, think i’ll be trying to find the next... pod out of here. But before that, has anyone been able to phone home yet?

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How did you picture it going?

And no.

Differently than this. They really don't prepare those space camp kids very well, do they.

Did you go to Space Camp?

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Phone home? Not really, it seems like contact outside of using these devices isn't possible.

And here you'd think if they could get us to space, they'd give us a way to call back.

Yeah, you'd think so but maybe it's because of the long distance.

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That'd be one seriously expensive collect call.

One of the perks of being kidnapped should be not having to pay for your own phone calls.

There're perks?

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Did you spend a lot of time picturing your first space mission?

[ sometimes, neal's just gotta troll the network. SPACE IS BORING, NEWS AT NEVER BECAUSE NO ONE HAS INVENTED SPACE CABLE NEWS YET. ]

[ Excuse him while he just.... stares. Endlessly. The kind of wide-eyed 'just seen a ghost' staring that Chuck's really bad at covering up. Like all those other things he's bad at doing. ]

Bryce? [ No, seriously, wtf. How are you alive again. ]

I'm sorry?

[ neal's gaze becomes more calculating there; bryce is a name he's used a few times-- it works great in the hamptons, when neal can't make himself use something like 'skip' because skip is not a name, it's an action-- but he's good with faces, and this isn't one he remembers. ]

I think you might be confusing me with someone else. Happens a lot around here, I wouldn't worry about it.

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Not exactly a fan of space myself, sweetie.

You either, huh? I'd be surprised if all that many people were after the way we were greeted by it.

Except for those among us here who are used to space. You spoke to any of those people yet?

Yeah, the arrival could definitely use some work.

You think there's a place we could write up a comment card?

Well if there isn't, I guess making one is always an option.

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I am not certain that the stasis beds are bidirectional, or that the chemical composition of the gel would be altogether kind to artificial fabrics.

[ .... There's so much squinting going on right now, as Chuck reworks back through what was just said and then slowly nods. ]

So that would be a no on the beaming up with clothing, then. [ Also, why do you look familiar, his geekdar is going off... but once again only sort of. Damn Star Wars taking the lead. ]

[ This is what you get for being more interested in the original series, Chuck. Wrath of Khan, no problem, shiny gold android? Try harder. ]

It does not seem likely, no. It is my understanding that humans are more inclined to compromise on their own discomfort when it is an experience shared with their fellow man. Is that not the case with nudity also?

I could always show you to the airlock. :)
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I think i'm going to go with a no on that offer, but I do appreciate it, thanks.

[ His usual work day is filled with casual death threats. Mostly he's just amused, it feels so much like home. ]

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no et, no one's phoning home

Wouldn't be all that surprised to see him around here at this point.

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