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[suddenlycaptain]

[ The very first shot is the view outside of the shuttle bay windows, stars and space and nothing else. Carolyn leaves the camera there for a bit before clearing her throat -- yes, there is more to this post than stars. ]

For those of you who were doubtful, yes, we are in space. The shuttle bay has the only windows on the ship, and now you've seen out them. If you want to come take a look for yourself, go ahead, but don't touch anything down here, don't bring any firearms, and don't show up drunk or high because we'll kick you out.

[ After a few more moments focused out the window, Carolyn turns the camera toward herself. ]

For those of you who are new, I'm Carolyn Fry. This has a few purposes other than showing you all the stars. For starters, the flight crew's always looking for new members. If you're interested, let us know -- we'll train you if you need it. However.

[ She'd cross her arms here, if she weren't holding the camera. Instead her gaze just narrows. ]

We do not have enough fuel for anyone to take a shuttle and try to get back to wherever they came from. If you want to try that, you might as well just walk out the airlock, because the results will be the same -- besides, this is probably a completely different year than the one you left. Likewise, if you just want to joy ride around outside, then you're out of luck. If we need to abandon ship, we need power. Since we have no idea when we're going to get more fuel for the shuttles and don't have as much as I'd like anyway, we're conserving it, so for now we're mostly repairing and maintaining them. Either way, my team doesn't really appreciate people trying to steal shuttles. We can and will stop you. You will be sent to the brig.

[ Her voice changes now from somewhere between 'stern' and 'frustrated' to 'I have said this next part a thousand times', one hand coming up to slide through her hair. ]

If you're brand new to space travel, I've been holding some space survival training classes. It's not necessarily "how to kill aliens trying to eat you" but it includes ways you can keep yourself healthy and the evacuation procedures we'll be using if we ever need to. [ A few button pushes and a link to the videos is added to the post. ] I'd obviously recommend watching them. Again, if you have any questions, please ask. I'll try to hold another session this jump.

[ Pause. ]

Last but not least, I'm going to remind everyone of a few things. Get in the gravity couches each jump or you will die. Don't wander out into the ship alone or you'll either die or come back crazy. Try not to kill each other [ she is really unhappy about the fact that she feels like that needs to be said. ] because honestly, the ship doesn't need help in that department. If you want something to do, there are plenty of departments that could use help.

Also, if anyone on board needs cat food, I have a recipe. [ Because that's not out of tone with the rest of the message at all...

There's a slight, forced smile at the camera. Mostly it just makes Carolyn look more tired, but hey, she tried. ]

Stay safe, Tranquility.

[ The feed cuts, but a few moments later, some locked messages go out. ]

[ LOCKED TO RIDDICK ]
I want to talk to you. In person.

[ LOCKED TO SPOCK ]
You still want to help with space survival training?

[ LOCKED TO THE FLIGHT CREW + FLIGHT CREW TRAINEES ]
I was thinking we should all get together for a little bit. Just... try and relax a little before diving back into work, get to know each other a little better.

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[onlysaneone]

That's probably a good idea. It'll let everyone really meet us trainees so they know if they want to avoid us or not, anyway.

[ He looks a little droopy, and not too enthused-sounding, but maybe he's just tired, right? ]

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[suddenlycaptain]

Don't go giving them excuses.

[ Pause. ]

You okay?

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[enforced]

Is there reason to avoid you?

(voice.)

[carbonite]

(SKIPPING ALL THE IMPORTANT STUFF:)

Where's the shuttle bay? (he wants his ship back!)

(voice.)

[suddenlycaptain]

[ Well, she'd say it's important... ]

Near the passenger quarters. Take the lift.

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[firstofficer]

In whatever way would be most beneficial to you.

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[suddenlycaptain]

To be honest, I'm not sure what would be the most beneficial.

Do you have any ideas just... in general?

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[darkforce]

[carolyn you could've just said the fuel issues were why he couldn't take a shuttle out. but no, not focusing on that. not right now.

nor the idea of some kind of meet and greet.]

He made it through the jump.

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[suddenlycaptain]

[ SHE THOUGHT YOU UNDERSTOOD ANAKIN g o s h.

Either way, that statement gets a relieved sigh from her and a slight smile. ]

How's he doing? [ Pause. ] Or, well, I guess he's probably there -- Artoo? How are you doing?

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[logicunlocked]

[ He's returning to shuttle bay from grabbing a quick meal when her transmission comes over the comm. He enters the bay a couple minutes later and walks right over to her. ]

Planning a get-together, boss?

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[suddenlycaptain]

[ Carolyn looks up from her comm and gives him a quick smile. ]

Hopefully. Kara has some cards, I think -- if we're lucky, she'll let us all use them.

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[leaps]

[ like sulu didn't already get back to work. ]

When're we thinking?

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[suddenlycaptain]

Next few days, maybe? While it's still... quiet-ish.

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[enforced]

I'll be there.

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[suddenlycaptain]

Excellent.

How was the jump?

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[toasterprophet]

Card game night? I could make sandwiches or something.

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[suddenlycaptain]

That'd be really good, actually. I'm thinking within the next few days -- I'll let you know beforehand.

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[20mentholkools]

Carolyn.

[This isn't in person, Riddick, well done.]

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[suddenlycaptain]

[ SIGH. ]

Where are you?

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[ex_question191]

Man, what a careers day speech. Join the Flight Crew, and also, here's a helpful list of ways you could possibly die!

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[toasterprophet]

I like the coda about cat food.

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[sugarbear]

You just want to show off the bruise over my eye that you made in the shape of your fist. Admit it.

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[suddenlycaptain]

It is a very nice bruise.

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[quantified]

Has a means to create additional fuel been looked into?

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[suddenlycaptain]

Not that I'm aware of.

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[triedtobe]

But do you ever actually train people on how to kill aliens that're trying to eat them?

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[suddenlycaptain]

[ There's a pause before she answers, her tone noticeably tenser now. (Thanks for reminding her of how she's dead thanks to aliens grabbing her in order to eat her, Peter.) ]

If you're aware of the anatomy and behavior of any creatures that we may run into in the future, you can teach that class.

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[astrogate]

And what if we decided we don't like each other after this?

[ yes, she is being sarcastic and can't help but smirk at it. (she already has some form of respect for them all, she isn't about to change that opinion much) ]

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[suddenlycaptain]

Find some way to deal with it.

[ She doesn't know, she's trying to wrangle egos and needs a drink. ]