009 video; PSA

[cargojet]

[ Nathan (the hotter one) appears in the video feed looking, despite the last month, surprisingly better. There's exasperation in his tone, but warmth in his eyes. It's nice to have things vaguely back to normal. There is a long pause before he speaks. ]

To newcomers I would like to say welcome, to those of you who spent the last month sleeping while we were working our asses off out here, welcome back. Time for an update: as you may have heard, many of you have spent the duration of jump thirteen in the stasis pods. We are presently on jump fourteen, and spent the last thirty days with a malfunctioning network. Though certain childish individuals may want to make light of our situation, I feel myself tasked to inform you that Comms was not responsible for bringing the network back online, nor are any of us responsible for any of you waking up, though there was some discussion as to whether or not it was safe to enter the stasis pods at all.

Just last week we received a message through the emergency network. Now most of you will know that I'm not one to spread hysteria, and I'd appreciate it if any speculation on the matter was discreet, with attention to the fact that we are all confined here no matter our fears. We are stronger together. As usual, I would like to remind everyone not to go wandering off into unexplored corners of the ship, unlike certain people.

[ Now for a second Nathan just rubs at his eyes. The mask drops, and it's clear underneath it he's exhausted, but he slips back into his serious face before he speaks again. ]

Comms is down to almost nobody again. We need help down here, so if you feel like you could maybe lend a hand, report to 001. You'll find a sign up sheet on the door, that's how desperate things have gotten. People with skills in computers are the most useful down here, whether you were a hacker or created Facebook, whatever. But you know what? I didn't have a lick of skill with the things when I got here, and now I'm quite capable. If you want to learn something new, want to make your own encryptions or just spent a month or two getting to know the ship more intimately, then just show up.

In regard to learning something new, we've also once again lost our proposed teacher, so I'm drawing the line under all the debate over it. Starting tomorrow, and therefore three days of every week, I'll be running classes for kids under fifteen. We'll meet in the chapel in the oxygen gardens at 10am, and work things out from there. If anyone wants to offer their expertise, show up at the same time, interact with the kids, and we'll see how it goes from there.

So let me say that again: If you're under fifteen, you have the option of coming to classes three days a week. We'll be working on life skills, visiting the different areas of the ship, learning how to use the communicators, maybe even talking about self defense--and anything else you guys want to learn about.

Alright. I got one more question. [ A pause. ] Pet food. Who makes it?

[ Nathan disappears for a moment, but a second later he makes a quick addendum to this post. ]

Just reminding people that we have an electronic message board here that lets people know what's going on around here. I also, during the last month, had an opportunity to put a memorial book down in the chapel for people to leave messages to those who've been and gone. Feel free to fill either out if you have something to add.

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[king]

[ don't ever stop wowing him, nathan. ]

You're good at this.

[ arthur tries not to sound too impressed but he can't help some of the admiration for the deftness of the broadcast seeping into his eyes, the way it seemed to calm the fearful things and bring attention back to the mundane things that still needed the hands of many to come to fruition. but this fanboygasm, that's not why he's replying. ]

If there's anything I can do to assist, I'll do it.

[ a beat. ]

Though I'm still not sure I understand what a computer is.

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[cargojet]

Lots of practice.

[ But that's a genuine smile. There was him thinking he was losing his edge. ]

I already promised to give you a hand working on this stuff, so if you just want to show up down at Comms I can get you through the basics. If that leads to a proper part-time position, I reckon we'll rub off pretty well on each other.

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[unparental]

I can't hack anything and I'm still kind of... feeling out the "giving people therapy for serious" thing, but I can toss in a couple hours without a problem.

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[cargojet]

All you gotta do is listen to people babbling and leave the complicated stuff to everyone else, but if you can offer even a couple of hours, it'd be appreciated.

And I reckon I'd enjoy the company.

[logicunlocked]

Hey, sorry to add to your workload, but I'm actually going to have to renege on the offer I made to volunteer last month. I've been spreading myself too thin.

[cargojet]

[ Wait. Wait, he's supposed to be gaining help, not losing it. ]

It's alright, I know all about spreading yourself too thin. Do me a favour, though. You get the opportunity to suggest a job to someone else, send them my way, that's all I ask. Sound fair?

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[jurisimpudent]

[Edgeworth's voice is flat with exhaustion, and yet - ]

I can help, if necessary. I fear I know little about computers, but I can certainly keep records. Or something of the sort.

I also make dog food, if that is of help.

[voice]

[cargojet]

Record keeping is pretty important to what we're doing down here, too. Your help would be more than appreciated.

[ A pause. Right, he did ask about dog food. ]

Do you make enough to share... Or maybe teach me how to do it? If I remember right, this guy eats a lot.

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[chambermaid]

[ she's still awkward working these device things.] Are you the captain of this... ship?

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[cargojet]

Not the captain, no, but I have been here for a while. I don't believe we've met, Miss--?

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[firms]

Were you ever in politics?

[ because, man, does he sound ... well, political. maybe not presidential. but definitely mayoral or senatorial. ]

I have computer experience but not in hacking. I'm a paralegal. But, I'm interested in learning everything I can.

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[cargojet]

State Senator for New York. [ With his eyes on the Presidency, obviously. ]

I can help you out with the extra stuff in exchange for help with the basics, if you think you can swing it.

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[slipperysoul]

What exactly qualifies as life skills these days?

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[cargojet]

You know, that's a really good question.

[wrightingwrongs]

...I've got experience in keeping records if you need it, I suppose. I'm trying to get into a Security position as well...

[cargojet]

Trying to get into Security? Don't tell me you're having problems with that.

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[picnmix]

Jesus, do you always talk this much? All I got out of that was something about emergency pet food.

[ Pot and kettle. Although he does stop to breathe a bit more often, thank you. ]

You're terrible at this, maybe you ought to just sit back down and let the professionals take care of it.

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[cargojet]

Short cocky British kids are 'the professionals' now? That show's gone downhill.

[ Folding his arms. ]

I talk this much to keep people like you from talking at all.

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[onsilksheets]

Did you find yourself a stray, Nathan?

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[cargojet]

If only. A stray might be more controllable.

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[idkmybffbloodwing]

How d'you think unexplored parts of the ship will ever get explored if we don't explore them?

Yeah, people have gone out there an' had shit happen to 'em, but here's the thing. They went alone. We went with a group, an' we've got a lotta experience surviving in hostile places, an' you know what? Not one of us got hurt in any way, or went crazy. So sure, I wouldn't want someone goin' out there tryin' to be heroes if they don't know what's goin' on, but if everyone hides from the darkness, you'll never learn anything about it.

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[cargojet]

Cockiness doesn't make you the exception to the rule. It makes you lucky. This time.

The ship has a habit of opening itself up. It doesn't want to be empty. We don't need to put our lives and our sanity on the line for it. Why should we, when all that's out there is empty corridors and creepy paintings?

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[became]

Anybody, Congressman?

[ neal doesn't want to work comms again-- "again", he showed up and poked at things and bothered sherlock-- but he does enjoy poking at nathan petrelli. ]

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[cargojet]

Don't you have something more useful to do? Oh wait...

[voice]

[yardbird]

Yeah, 'bout that message... [The one that freaked him out so bad that he turned around and punched Heather in the face on accident? That's the one.] ...I managed to write down a transcript of it. Filled in some blanks. It's, erm...

[Stopping right now. Mass hysteria. Paranoia. Also he doesn't feel comfortable discussing this shit over the network. There must've been a reason it got shut down when that message was sent out, right?]

[voice][private; Comms encryption]

[cargojet]

You want to meet at the chapel right now, fill me in?

[majestyofthethrone]

You got a pet?

I can't speak but I'd like to help, if you need me, on communications.

[cargojet]

Sort of. She's not exactly all mine.

You can listen, can't you? I can definitely find a way for you to help out, if you'd like.

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[tumbleweeds]

Bite me.

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[cargojet]

Hey. That's not very nice.

Besides, I needed to ask your advice on something.

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[agendas]

Naturally, I assume that there have been attempts made at locating the source of the transmission?

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[cargojet]

That transmission, yes. It came over the emergency broadcast system, though, which isn't as easy to track because as I'm sure you're aware we don't use it very often. Add that to the fact that the man who's speaking in that message is dead... Well.

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[sugarpills]

[ He originally wanted to put this in text. Have a very nervous-looking newcomer making a video, instead. ]

Have you found any strays? Have you found any dogs?

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[cargojet]

Not a stray. A pet.

You missing one? Got a description, maybe?

[northerner]

What do you require pet food for, Nathan?

[cargojet]

A dog. Nothing as impressive as one of yours, but you can say I'm working my way up.

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[falsehoods]

I haven't any skills with computers but if there is aught else I can do to help you...

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[cargojet]

You help me often enough. I don't suppose you have any experience with children?

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[mikelo]

[A young, perhaps girlish looking teen appears on the feed, clearly taken aback by one thing in particular about this post.]

Are there really very many young kids on the ship?

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[cargojet]

There are, actually. Some even as young as six.

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[littleduck]

I'll be at as many classes as I can. And I can help with food for a pet. I make my own for my cat Buttercup.

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[cargojet]

Thank you. And let your friends know. Maybe we can talk about pet food after class?

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[firstofficer]

I am available, for whatever you may require.

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[cargojet]

Always dependable, Mr. Spock. It's good to have you both back.

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[licks]

Announcements, teacher, pet care -- barista...

I hate to break it to you, but it seems you're overqualified to be kidnapped onto a space vessel.

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[cargojet]

Senator with a future in the White House. So you're pretty much on the ball with 'overqualified.' [ A pause. ] I coulda gone wild and spoken for at least another twenty minutes without telling people anything they needed to know. Usually my announcements are a little more newbie friendly.

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[fraud]

Do you have a pet now?

[ a beat ]

Tell me it's not a cat.

[ but at the very least he looks genuinely interested. he's kind of just accepted nathan as a mayor figure so whatever. ]

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[cargojet]

It's not a cat.

[ He grins. ]

Why, you got something against cats?

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[stacked]

Jesus and school. Man, and I thought you were cool.

[ gj faith. ]

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[cargojet]

I'll have you know I'm about the coolest dad you could ever have.