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[justamobster]

[ Unlike the only other post Ladon's done on the network, this one isn't meant to be video. It is anyway, though, because failure with technology comes as his second nature. Either way, Ladon's lounging in his room, enjoying one of the few glasses of Fir whisky he has left from the bottle that showed up in his locker. And for once he's not all buttoned up and formal, his shirt's in the laundry along with his vest and tie. He's also going a few days between shaves now to keep from running out of what he has.

So hey. Undershirt and stubble. You're welcome, space anonymous. His hat's still on, though. It may as well be glued to his head. ]

So. Puttin' aside the unpleasantness of mooks here killin' or threatenin' to kill animals who ain't done no harm... Got a couple questions for you folks.

One, ever notice somethin' here similar to your world? We ain't got none of this blinkin' business back home, but I seen some things here similar t'the station I was on before. Wonderin' if it's just coincidence. Or if space shit's the same 'cross the board.

Two... [ He pauses a moment, sets his glass down and turns it a few times in contemplation. ] Wonderin' 'bout those holodeck things we got here. Anyone know how they work?

((OOC: Ladon dissected a roomba today thus why he needs to wash his shirt and such. He put it back together again before setting it free, but you're likely to find the poor thing hanging about on the 11th floor, running into walls and going in circles. Not good with technology, remember? ENJOY YOUR DEFECTIVE ROOMBA, TQ.))

Comments

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[cobaltblue]

I've messed around with the holodecks a little. Kinda disappointed, to be honest. They don't do much. It's more like standing in a three-dimensional photo than anything all that interactive.

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[justamobster]

So it don't move at all?

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[supfirehawk]

That's a nice look for you. [Questions? What questions?]

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[justamobster]

[ Cue confusion. Ladon knits his brow and peers at the device... only to finally notice he hit the wrong setting. ] Shit.

[ He turns an impressive shade of red before switching it to audio. ] Sorry, doll. Meant t'nix the picture. M'kinda underdressed.

[ Because white t-shirts are totally indecent. Right, Ladon. ]

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[firms]

[ A girl can appreciate the view, right? ]

Blinking business?

[ As for two. ]

I have a pretty good understanding of the holodeck.

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[justamobster]

[ Alas! Lilith clued him in to the video mistake. He's still relatively flustered over it. ]

Blinkin', glowin', what-have-you. World I'm from's still workin' on gettin' voices in the pictures. This sorta stuff-- talkin' on these things, I mean-- this'd blow even the braniacs' lids off.

Yeah? Think you'd be willin' t'show a dumb lug like me how it works, doll?

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[stimulations]

I've been working with them. The holodecks, that is. They're the closest thing to the technology I'm used to at home.

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[justamobster]

Yeah? [ He's pretty sure Effie mentioned them existing in her world, too. Or at least something similar. ] Any idea how a fella'd go 'bout makin' it look like somethin' from home?

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[suddenlycaptain]

[ Carolyn's in her room for once, two orange tabbies milling around on her bed with her. ]

It's not the same. There are similarities, but things are different.

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[justamobster]

[ He's too distracted by the cats to turn the video off this time. He smiles, eyes following them as they rub up against their owner. ]

Anythin' here that gives you-- whatchacallit-- deja vu? Or's it just same ideas, different way of doin' 'em kinda deal?

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[tumbleweeds]

Do you wear that hat all the time?

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[justamobster]

Not all the time. Sometimes I wear my blue one, yeah?

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[majestyofthethrone]

I know how the holodock works.

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[justamobster]

Do ya, doll? M'wonderin' if I can get it t'look somethin' like what I'm used t'seein' back in my world. Ease the homesickness a bit, yeah?

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[blasphemous]

[She snickers. He called Dean and Castiel mooks.]

I think everyone can find something similar to back home if they look hard enough.

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[justamobster]

Dunno, s'pretty far flung from what I'm used to. Ain't even seen a gramophone or a platter t'play on it. Only familiar bits've been 'tween here and the station that nabbed me last time I wound up in space, yeah?

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[thefuckinhalf]

[Here Ladon, have a woman who actually won't comment on your appearance.]

I'm from a farm in Kansas. Nothin' here is like anything back home. It's all bullshit, is what it is.

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[justamobster]

[ Thank goodness. He also appreciates someone who shares his frustration with all this science fiction crap. ]

Tell me 'bout it. Everythin' blinks an' glows an' moves. Even the damn doors open on their own.

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[glom]

Mooks? [ Smiling, because she's not asking what he means, but instead making sure he actually said it. ] Not a lot of cats on this boiler sling that lingo.

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[justamobster]

[ That causes his face to light up, enough that he even forgets to switch off the video. The slang's kind of cute coming from Brendan, let alone a girl. Ladon just wants to adopt her.

Darn kids'll be the death of him. ]

I'll say. Even fewer dolls that can, yeah? M'gonna guess you're Em. Brendan's bent my ear 'bout you.

[killarevolution]

[Just bordering on agitated.]Similar enough.

[justamobster]

But different 'nough t'be obnoxious?

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[fuckinghysterical]

[When she responds, her hand is in her chin and she's definitely sporting a teasing smirk.]

If I didn't know any better -- heheh -- I'd say that you were getting ready to pose for your own magazine pictorial.

To answer your question, though, the similarities between here and the place I came from are pretty limited.

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[justamobster]

[ This'll be him nearly choking on his whisky. Cough cough cough. ]

Er. Sorry, doll, didn't mean-- Thought the picture was off.

Got spaceships or anythin' like that in your world?

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[servant]

What exactly is a 'mook'?

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[justamobster]

Fella who shows up t'catch a Thursday train on Friday. An idiot.

[northerner]

Very little here bears resemblance to my home. If any of it seems familiar to you, then you are fortunate. Does it make you miss your lands any less?

[justamobster]

Nothin' here's familiar 'bout my actual home... Just reminds me of the station I was stuck on before. Hopin' that havin' somethin' familiar on the holodeck will help.

Though considerin' I miss the people more than I miss the city or the beach... Might not be so lucky, yeah?

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[leaps]

[ sulu hesitates a minute, waits until he's certain he won't sound bitter. ]

It isn't all that different, it's just the wrong ship.

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[justamobster]

Used t'spaceships, huh? Got a leg up on most of us, then.