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[jilt]

[ irene's wearing her tweed suit, buttons opened at the collar, waistcoat undone. there's a large golden lab sitting beside her, glorying in the way irene's scratching behind his ears. ]

It seems Baron Vladimir Harkonnen has left us. A true shame. He may have been the only man aboard this ship who properly appreciated the opera, and it's always lovely, finding someone with whom one shares a common interest.

[ there's a pause. the dog's mouth opens, tongue lolling out. irene smiles at that, before addressing the device again. ]

I've been here a year, with this passing jump. More than I thought I would, when I last onsidered the matter. I'd had several suggestions as to what to do to celebrate, if celebrate is the word I should use. None of them are quite to my taste, though I'm not sure such a dubious milestone should go unappreciated.

[ she gives a quiet little hum of thought, then raises her shoulder in an uncharacteristic shrug. ]

But I digress. Tell me, is the owner of this fine animal aboard anywhere? I found him in my doorway, but I doubt he's the ship's way of congratulating me on my stay. Majestic though he is, I'd say the menagerie this ship's acquiring really doesn't need any new additions roaming loose.

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[deprecate]

Jesus. That's a long fucking time.

[jilt]

Depressingly so, I'd say.

[ but better than what she has to go home to. ]

[deprecate]

So're you going to have a party?

[assumedposition]

Forgive me if this is untoward, madame, since I know we have not met-- but I feel compelled to correct you. I quite enjoy the opera.

[Whether this boy of barely sixteen can count as a man or not, well, that's another matter entirely.]

[jilt]

It's hardly untoward if you plan on introducing yourself in a moment's time. And to speak to me of opera at length afterwards.

[assumedposition]

Of course! My apologies, it was not my intention to be rude. I'm called Albert. [ Spoken with the "t" dropped off the end, like the French. ]

I've always been a fan of the Italian-language operas; if you are ever in Luna, you should go see their production of Lucia de Lammermoor while it's still running. I found it incredibly moving.

[ In the heat of the moment, he's completely forgotten of course that people here are from different times and places. Whoops. ]

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[forlifeloveandcheese]

[ !!!!!!! ]

[ HE LOVES DOGS. ]

[ did you say something because he didn't hear. DOGGIE. ]

I've never seen a dog looking much like that at all! What a cute and adorable little puppyyyy.

[jilt]

He's quite sweet, isn't he? I admit, I was never one for dogs, but this one is so pleasant tempered he may just change my mind.

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[sugarpills]

[ GODDAMMIT. that isn't wilfred...

buuuuuuut... ]

I think I might know who the owner is. You can always give him to me if he's being a pain to you. And I can give it to him when I bump into him later on.

[ he's lying. ]

[jilt]

On the contrary, he's been the model of decorum. Do you have the name of his owner? I'd like to congratulate them on their care of the creature.

[ miles ahead of holmes, who keeps sedating poor gladstone. ]

[suit]

[ jesus christ he recognizes that dog anywhere. ]

His name's Satchmo. [ god satchmo daddy missed you. ] You're on the third floor, aren't you?

[became]

Jesus, Peter, Satch.

[ :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD ]

[jilt]

Satchmo.

[ judging from the way the dog's ears prick up, that is his name. irene scritches just a little harder, smiling. ]

Well, he has quite a few admirers. You'll likely have to fend them off.

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[sweetmotherofgod]

[ jesus irene, even with all your suit buttons undone you're fabulous. enjoy heather, who is wearing... a tank top with a rabbit on it, like the picture of sophistication she is. ]

Welcome to the club. It's kind of a crappy one, but what isn't out here? Lemme know if you come up with something good, I mostly just moped.

[jilt]

[ it's her natural state ]

Moping isn't exactly my cup of tea. Did you have company, at least?

[gilding]

Perhaps salute would be better. [Than 'celebrate'.] Though it stills sounds a little too like marking it as some kind of achievement.

[jilt]

I suppose surviving thus far can be counted as achievement, can't it? Or that's what's been suggested.

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[executiveassistant]

[Continuously a delight whenever she appears onscreen. Oh Irene.

She's just tilting her head though, tapping a finger against her lips thoughtfully.]

A little tough to celebrate when you're saying good-bye and performing a public service announcement all at the same time.

[this video is so ~versatile~]

[jilt]

[ oh donna, irene does love your existence. ]

I thought I'd make the most of my appearance on this device. Why waste an opportunity?

[certainproclivity]

Well, congratulations for surviving this long are in order, at any rate. Not that I expected anything less.

[Such a charmer.]

[jilt]

What a flatterer you are, Mister Sark. As if I'd let this ship take me.

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[entrapments]

You know I'm kinda starting to think that anything without people getting mauled or sick is grounds for celebration. But it's my one year too.

We could probably commission some pretty invites and make it something fancy.

[jilt]

We'll have to do something a bit more special than just tea, won't we?

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[showmance]

You should throw a party.

[ rachel no ]

[jilt]

This does seem to be the most popular suggestion. If I did, would you sing for us?