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[petitehands]

Long time no see, Tranquility. [ Smiling ruefully, Pepper offers the camera a little wave. ] Looks like I've missed a couple of months, if my numbers are anything to go by, which - of course - they are. I don't think I would have even noticed otherwise, to be honest. One more thing to the list of everything else I'm sure people wish we had some say over, though I'm still not sure if I'd rather have here than in whatever limbo that was.

[ She makes a brief, dismissive gesture as if to wave away the thought from floating around her own head. ]

In any case, it's not quite good to be back, but I guess it's not completely awful either. Welcome to space, for the new faces, and as for the old, I'm sure some of us have some catching up to do.

[ And this she finished on a bright note, because positivity!! is something that Pepper is into right now. It's better than moping or complaining, and besides, she thinks that some people could probably do with seeing more people who aren't pontificating, mourning losses or bemoaning the ship - it may not be great, but it's what they've got. ]

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[majestyofthethrone]

Pepper!

I'm so glad- I mean, that's terrible, I'm sorry, I shouldn't be glad, but well.

I'm glad to see you again.

[petitehands]

No, no, don't apologize! There's no shame in being happy to see someone, even if the circumstances aren't ideal.

I'm glad to see you again too, Sera. How have you been?

[majestyofthethrone]

More awake, I think.

Did someone fill you in? On things here, I mean.

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[executiveassistant]

[hello soul sister from another 'verse--

that is. she's smiling a bit.]

Well, you're refreshingly positive for having been thrown back into Space Hell. Neat trick, by the way, coming back.

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[petitehands]

When at least ninety percent of the people on this ship are going to start by telling people this place is indeed Space Hell, as you so aptly put it, I thought it might be nice change to try and ease people into it.

[ Her expression is wry. ]

Congratulate the ship on the trick; I'm just the magician's assistant, in this case.

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[executiveassistant]

You are a good soul, looking out for strangers who are busy freaking out. I take it you've been here for awhile--that, or you've got a good head on your shoulders.

Or both, I'm willing to keep my options open.

[buttmad]

Oh, good. You're back.

[This is the tightest smile ever conceived by mortal men with very large grudges hovering over their head like Pooh's stormcloud.]

[petitehands]

Oh no, you're still here.

[ Funnily enough, Pepper's isn't the easiest of smiles either. ]

[buttmad]

[Let the passive-aggressiveness begin.]

Ship's funny that way. How're things back home?

[What is your plan here, Hammer. Kill her with small talk?]

[endeavors]

I don't think I got the chance to thank you earlier.

[petitehands]

You did? What for?

[endeavors]

Well, you - you were very helpful.

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[became]

Stark's errant better half-- welcome back.

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[petitehands]

Not willingly errant, but certainly the better half. Thank you, Mr. Caffrey.

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[became]

Oh, no arguments. You wouldn't remember, but I was a fan of your taste in art.

[northerner]

The lady Potts. It is good to see you returned to us. Your presence was sorely missed.

[petitehands]

Thank you Robb, it's... relatively good to be back, for some reasons more than others. I hope you've been well.

[northerner]

My sisters have departed, perhaps for the best. My brothers and I remain, and we are all in good health, unscatched by the ship. Have you spoken to Tony yet?

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[entrapments]

Oh thank god because he turns into a legit creepfest without someone here to keep him in line.

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[petitehands]

[ Oh. Well then. ]

Who- do you mean-?

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[entrapments]

Robo-cop.

[coffeeking]

The ship dragged you back, did it? Not that I'm not pleased to see you.

[petitehands]

It did indeed, but at the very least it's greeting me with friendly faces.

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[unforgives]

You remember being here? I guess that's convenient.

Welcome back though.

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[petitehands]

It takes away some of the alarm, if not the surprise, which is definitely something I can work with.

Thank you, though.