ataraxion | video; 2nd case file

[this is Stilinski's first time using the video function, because hey this guy doesn't even use Skype back home, why would he do it on the Tranquility. still, he has a question and he's not really sure who to ask so why not ask everyone, right? this is supposed to be a forum.]

I hope with the most recent injuries people are going to be exercising a little more caution up here. We can't keep you people safe if you keep running off into the ship.

[he's been around medical, he knows how hard the staff are working, and he isn't going ot elaborate because while he's on security, it isn't his job to police people. not until he gets that order.]

Got a question for ya though. Is it normal to get things in your locker that aren't yours?

[his expression crinkles, because he knows how that sounds.]

I don't mean something significant that isn't yours, like a picture or- or a ring that belonged to someone you knew. But I mean, something you've never seen before in your life.

[and because that isn't all that clear and because he honestly doesn't know that this is a potentially dangerous substance, he holds the bottle up.]

I thought this was gun powder or a spice or something, but, it isn't. And I have no idea what it is.

[he looks at it again, shrugs, sets it down, and ends the transmission.]

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You can feel free to spin me a tale.

[no. he won't. but hey, the more he hears, the more he can piece things together himself.]

i hope you're not expecting a 'once upon a time' type of deal sheriff.

[ she's trying to think fast on her feet anyways. something believable that'll explain why he's gotten these conflicting answer; there's a silent thanks sent out for not having this be a video while she deliberates and then: ]

i think its really just a jar of dirt. no one really knows, but we like to make up stories about it when we get bored. my favorite is when its like holy dirt against vampires and stuff!

anyways, you can end up with way more exciting things than that plain dirt jar.

[he stares at this for a moment and isn't sure whether to laugh or not. they must be getting desperate to get their stories straight.]

That's pretty creative.