Transmission: 3. Filter: Open. Encryption: None. [VIDEO]

[ex_sorted385]

Hullo, Tranquility. Now that we've had a little bit of time to settle in, I have a proposal I want to put to you. I know I'm awfully new here, but it seems like something that needs doing.

I know everyone who's been here for even just one jump has made friends, or had friends or family here from home. And it seems pretty inevitable that every jump, some of those people disappear. I also know that sometimes, things happen here on the ship, and we lose people we care about. I don't think the names of those people should be forgotten. Even if they've returned home and are safe there, they were part of the community here. And I think they should be remembered.

So I'd like to put together a memorial wall of sorts. Not for us to mourn at, but a place to keep all the names of the people who are gone, for whatever reason. I can assemble a list, but I'm going to need some help constructing some kind of display. And...to be honest, probably some help putting that list together as well.

I'm open to suggestions on where it should be, and what it should look like, too.


[OOC: The memorial wall has mod approval. If your character is interested in helping ICly with either maintaining the list or constructing the memorial, please let Tosh know. I wouldn't mind an extra hand keeping track of things OOCly either, so if you're interested in that, please either PM me at this journal, or ping my plurk at verylittlesugar.]

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[the_vishual]

The gardens. It should be in the gardens, I think.

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[ex_sorted385]

I like that idea myself. It seems like the best place, doesn't it?

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[the_vishual]

It really is. I'd like to help, too. If that's okay.

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[ex_sorted385]

I'd love the help. What would you like to do?

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[cargojet]

Back when Hotspur died we put a memorial to him in the gardens, down near where we've now got our chapel. If you wanted to do something in that sort of area, I'd be much obliged to help out when I'm feeling better. If I ever feel better.

And I'm sorry about the other day.

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[ex_sorted385]

That does seem like the proper sort of place for it. And I'll be glad to have your help. If you'll tell me your friend's last name, he'll be the first one on my list.

It's all right. I think we've all been on edge more than usual. I probably shouldn't have burst into the conversation like I did. Besides, you're the one who gave me the idea for a memorial, so really I should be thanking you.

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[cargojet]

My brother's name. Peter Petrelli. Hotspur needs to be on your list too. He died to get us that recording that gets posted around here every Jump.

Others from my home who've been here and vanished are Isaac Mendez, Claire Bennet, Elle...Bishop, I think her last name was, and Sylar, though frankly I can't think that anyone would or even should mourn him. Good riddance.

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[ex_sorted385]

I've put them all down, thank you.

We can't all be loved. But I think we all deserve to be remembered just the same.

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[angerissues]

Looks like you found yourself a project. Congrats.

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[ex_sorted385]

Thanks. It isn't much, but at least I can contribute something. At least until I have a chance to try and actually get my hands on what makes this ship tick.

How are you?

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[angerissues]

Just be careful how far you pry. This place isn't exactly big on people asking questions. [ Or tinkering in places they shouldn't be. ]

I'm good. [ That's a lie, but Mason's skilled enough to pull it off more or less flawlessly. ] As good as anyone can be on SS Deathtrap, anyway.

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[ex_sorted385]

I'm willing to take that risk. Someone's got to ask questions, and I'm sort of used to a high-risk lifestyle.

[ She laughs a little, softly. ] Tranquility does seem a bit ironic, doesn't it? And here I was afraid I'd be bored.

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[constructum]

If you need help with anything, I'd be willing to help in any way I can.

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[ex_sorted385]

I won't turn down any offer of help. I don't suppose you've any knack for building? Only if I end up having to do it myself, I can't promise it'll be very attractive, and I can promise it's likely to have a lot of moving parts and possibly lasers.

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[constructum]

[ she might have just lit up for a second at this whole text. ]

i'm an architect back home.
so i'm honestly more than willing to help there.
though, i would be interested in seeing how lasers could be incorporated.

[ it's a joke, but trying to convey that via text isn't always the easiest thing to do. ]

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[ex_sorted385]

An architect? Brilliant! Consider yourself recruited.

Well, you know. There's nothing can't be improved by the judicious application of lasers.

[ That one's a joke as well, or at least mostly a joke. Maybe she's now thinking just a little about how lasers could actually be added. ]

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[mustloverex]

I'm new, so I'm not sure how much help I'll be... still getting my bearings. But let me know if you need anything.

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[ex_sorted385]

I appreciate the offer. I have a feeling it's going to be a long project, so if you've any skills you think might be helpful, the more the merrier. I've an architect on board but so far that's pretty much all.

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[mustloverex]

I'm afraid I don't have any special skills that will come in handy, unless there are reptiles involved. But I can handle lists - I can help you collect names and keep tabs.

[ Just like tracking animals in a zoo, right? Well, not at all. The principle's similar enough, though. ]

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[meal]

Do people really disappear so often?

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[ex_sorted385]

I can't say how often, I haven't had a chance to crunch the numbers yet. But it does sound like at least a few disappear every jump. And once in a while at other times.

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Do you know why?

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[blunted]

someone on this network's gotta have a list.
people around here love lists.

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[ex_sorted385]

Well lists are very useful things. I'm hoping someone steps up with a list or two, but I'll put together my own if I must. I'm good with data.

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[blunted]

good with data and killer at pool.
what other hidden talents you got?