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[prodigalbrat]

After a month here, watching you all, I have to say I'm surprised. A bunch of strangers from different worlds, and I mean strange— some of you, more than others— and yet you all manage to get along relatively well.  I can hardly say the same for some of the people  I know who share the same world.

[ that is, relative to the clusterfuck that is vampire society. ]

So what's the secret? Survival, practicality, boredom— because as neat as being on a spaceship is, we're still confined. A month has passed, the novelty's wearing away, and now it getting kind of dull.

Which brings me to my next question: What do you guys do for fun around here?

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[redhotsummers]

Since the dead actually stay dead around here, we kind of have to get along.

Also, I think it's a practicality thing.

Common goal and all that crap.


...oh man, if you're bored after a month, wait til you've been here 6.

text | hello there!! i remember you from il prom :c

[prodigalbrat]

Have to get along? Dying's never stopped anyone from spilling blood.

[ a chuckle. ]

Not used to staying in one place for long.

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[redhotsummers]

No, but makes people think twice.

...or be more willing to prevent.

Longest I ever spent in one place was 2 years.

Trust me, I understand.

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[servant]

We all have something in common. When someone's being an ass, I just think that they're probably missing home.

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[prodigalbrat]

That's a big assumption to make, I wouldn't be so sure.

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[servant]

You don't think so? [Merlin frowns at that.] Do you miss yours?

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[cargojet]

We work.

Doing nothing is boring. Cooperative survival keeps you active. So we work, or at least the ones of us with any sense do.

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[prodigalbrat]

Let me guess, you're a workaholic at home, a tightass. Then you land on a spaceship, in another dimension, and you're still a tightass.

[ Man, he can barely contain that smile. ]

Haven't found anything that suits me yet.

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[lacksgrace]

Drink, party. Whatever you think's gonna be fun versus sitting on your ass and listening to a bunch of people complain.

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[prodigalbrat]

And yet here you are, talking to me.

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[lacksgrace]

Just answering the question. You know. Since you asked about it, and I felt like sharing. Do whatever you want. I'm not gonna stop you.

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[onsilksheets]

Try nine and a half months.

[A month was nothing given the experience she's had.]

I go to the holodeck rooms, the swimming pool, occasionally the media libraries but it does get boring after a while.

I have the occasional drink. [Depending on her mood or whatever crisis.] Socialise if possible.

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[prodigalbrat]

And I'm guessing that isn't even the longest record. Weren't spaceships supposed to travel at light speed?

[ He offers her an amused smile. ]

So what's your drink of choice?

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[onsilksheets]

Apparently. [A shrug.] I'm no expert.

Well, since there's a lack of wine or champagne I've settled for scotch. I'll take what I can get.

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[justamobster]

You wanna keep sane, pick up a hobby and make some friends. Otherwise, start perfectin' your pourin' skills and prep your liver. Latter might help anyhow, considerin' there ain't much else t'do but have some fun when things ain't crazy.

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[prodigalbrat]

Unfortunately, I don't drink. Otherwise that would have actually been really good advice.

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[justamobster]

If anythin' is gonna change that, bein' stuck in a fuckin' spaceship fulla who knows what may be it, yeah?

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[learnedtosmile]

If you're bored, you need to look harder. Everyone has skills they can contribute. Use your imagination.

[The words are blunt, but not overly harsh. Teenage kids complaining about boredom is one thing, but grown adults? Blake's not impressed, but he's working to keep his tone mild.]

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[prodigalbrat]

[ henry's brat. a hundred years, and he might as well be a teenager sometimes. ]

That's assuming I want to contribute.

[thatsaflaregun]

From experience, brotha, survival's all it takes to bring people together. Tends to weed out all but the most pressing of disagreements.

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[prodigalbrat]

In the beginning, sure, but it doesn't take long for the cracks to show.

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[helpmeguideit]

Work and read, both of which I enjoy. This place is not particularly built for partying.

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[prodigalbrat]

I'm not looking for a party, specifically. I was asking for suggestions.

So what's your current read?

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[altercate]

Stay alive.

[ yes, that's what derek hale does for fun. ]

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[prodigalbrat]

[ wow bro, you lead an interest life. ]

is that really your idea of fun?