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[afflict]

[ Having arrived in the middle of a ship-wide network failure the communicative devices remain a novelty to Liliana, who has been idly amusing herself with the predictability of people despite their confusing terminology and lexical fields. There is so much yet to learn about this hulking vessel that calls itself the Tranquility—fitting of name, in certain respects, providing its main goal is to deceive.

... She has her own theories about that, too, but for the time being she's content to keep her cards from the table. Now, with the promise of deception in mind: ]

As a relatively new arrival, I'd like to thank all whom have offered their assistance in coming to terms with this displacement.

[ A charming smile curves mauve lips into an expression of captivating gratitude—her appearance is a little too eerie to be natural, although that might have more to do with the violet embers flickering across her eyes than, say, the wrap of demonic sorcery holding her together. Although the gothic architecture of the ship caters to her tastes the prospect of manual labour does not: Liliana didn't prolong her life to end up so wretched—on a par with the hordes of common people—and she needs bodies if she's to build some measure of home comfort around herself. A lock of hair is flipped back over her shoulder with a rich chuckle. ]

In return, I'd like to offer my assistance to the ship in what small way I can. My name is Liliana and my speciality is in the handling of the dead— [ A moment of pause as she lowers her lashes a little way; she's a passionate person, after all, and her eyes have betrayed her before. ] ... Autopsy, if you like, and my knowledge of the area is extensive.

[ She tilts her head on an enigmatic smile. ]

Miserable work, I know, but it has to be done. Do let me know if I can be of use.

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[maternityward303]

[There's been a lot of word vomit on the network (especially for a new girl) but Eileen finds herself pinged by this post.]

I wouldn't call it miserable.

Not that I have much experience there, my field's more the digging and preserving kind.

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[afflict]

[ Liliana can appreciate digging and preserving: that is, when it's drones digging up resources for her to pour into her own self-preservation. Preserving a perfectly good corpse, on the other hand, is a disgraceful waste of potential. ]

No? Perhaps I've grown too used to being disagreed with.

[ Oh, she definitely has, she just doesn't really care. This is all for the sake of keeping up appearances for the time being, although she can't bite back the wry smile that follows. ]

Though I imagine there will be some difference in handling aged remains over fresh ones.

[ In Liliana's actually? Not so much. ]

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[maternityward303]

No doubt about that, although I've only ever had my hands on bits and pieces of bone.

[Eileen had enjoyed her work back in college, it had influenced her career path, especially when she found her focus.]

Out of everything that the dead leave behind, I'm most interested in their language. Archaic languages have always been my focus.

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[ex_question191]

[ this is all getting a little much for stiles. comic book characters are one thing, because he's always kind of wanted to believe they were real, but now someone stepped straight out of the magic: the gathering deck he has stashed at the back of his closet. ]

[ he's not really sure what he's doing when he appears on the screen, wearing his lacrosse sweatshirt over his regulated jump suit, all big eyes and buzz cut. ]

Prove it.

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[afflict]

[ Liliana is immediately curious. There's something about this one—a glimmer of recognition in his eyes—although that can't possibly be right, can it, because if he knew her he'd know not to provoke her. ]

My, my ...

[ Her eyes glow bright with amusement as she reveals her teeth in a winning smile, because fuck you Stiles she's not a performing monkey. ]

A volunteer?

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[ex_question191]

Uh, I'm not dead.

[ he wants to ask if she's a cosplayer, but if she's not that seems like it would be bad news bears. (actually, if she's not he should probably get the hell out of this conversation, baiting her is generally a bad life choice, and he knows it, and he's doing it anyway. what a freaking winner. ]

Aaaand I don't really wanna be anytime in the near future. So you might have to look around for someone else to work your mojo on.

[ he waggles his fingers. ]

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[jilt]

What an interesting occupation. Such a pity you weren't here when poor Hotspur had his incident.

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[afflict]

Interesting? Certainly. I find I grow bored of menial work far too easily.

[ A hint of playfulness touches her smile. ]

Wouldn't you agree?

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[jilt]

Absolutely. I found menial work not to my taste at all. It's lovely, meeting someone of similiar mind.

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[bloodplay]

[wow is there a party in this post because it sure looks like one to him!!! not that you'd know that from this guy's voice or anything, but hey; artifice in, artifice out.]

Well. Guess it was about time someone cornered that niche market.

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[afflict]

[ The party don't start 'til Lil walks in tbh. The corner of her lip quirks into a pleased little smirk; ]

Oh, I do what I can.

well gosh, video for her too

[bloodplay]

Apparently.

[it's at this point that brian flicks on his own end's video function; he's nothing if not a consummate mimic. there's nothing of particular interest to the feed, unless you count the fact that the entrance to the morgue is totally visible behind him, a little to the right.]

Has anyone given you the Medbay referendum yet? Not exactly the same thing, and I doubt we can promise you regular work, but it's as close as you'll get under these circumstances.

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[doggedly]

[hot girls and dead bodies. not sure about this one...]

The handling of the dead?

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[afflict]

[ This time Liliana's smile is indulgent. ]

Come now—surely you haven't spent your years assuming that the dead are laid to rest immediately? [ She shakes her head in playful chastisement. ] Blinkered child.

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[doggedly]

I'm not a child, thanks. And I'm not stupid. I know that things go on with dead bodies. It's just that you're assuming rather a lot, because first off, we haven't got all that many dead bodies. Blinkered lady.

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[dirtyword]

[ She's pretty, Brendan'll give her that. ]

And how do we know we can trust a dame like you?

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[afflict]

"A dame like me?"

[ Please. She laughs openly his query—a deep and deceptively pleasant sound. ]

My dear boy. There are no dames like me.

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[dirtyword]

Keep talking like this and you're gonna make this boy curious.

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[faithlessly]

[ color him curious. or a moth to a flame thanks to that darn pretty face of yours. ]

Handlin' the dead, huh? How the hell does someone even get into that stuff?

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[afflict]

[ Come closer bb-boy ... She gestures vaguely with a wave of her hand before tossing a wink in his direction. ]

Let's call it an evolution of interest, shall we?

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[faithlessly]

[ you're making his day. ]

From what? Alive to dead?

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[jurisimpudent]

There's very little call for that line of work, madam; may I assume, however, that you have a knowledge of anatomy?

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[afflict]

[ Oh? Disappointing to say the least, although she keeps that much to herself. ]

I'd hardly make for a decent autopsist if I didn't, now, would I?

[voice forever]

[jurisimpudent]

Then I'll ask you to report down to medical. You can be trained in any additional skills necessary to assist.

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[fraud]

[ and mike notices absolutely NONE of the creepiness because pretty lady ]

People don't die around here a lot, unfortunately.

[ wait what. he blinks and frowns. ]

I mean-- Fortunately, they don't die but it puts you in a pickle, I guess? Wow, I could've worded that better -- But you could probably be of use to medbay a little?