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[lifewithoutrest]

[Helen had given herself time to adjust to her new surroundings before addressing the network. Finally sitting down with the device in front of her, she turns on the video feed.]

I’m given to understand we’re stranded on this ship until such a time as it reaches its destination. And that no one has found a viable method of returning to our home worlds.

However, it’s vitally important that I return to where I’m most needed. Is there anyone here able to tell me what happens in our own worlds during our stay here? How could so many have been taken without their absences being noticed?

Any information you could share would be greatly appreciated.

[There’s a small pause as though she’s considering something. She never has liked sitting idle.]

In the meantime, I’d like to offer my services. Perhaps the medical staff could use another pair of hands.

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[voice; private; encrypted 100%; forever]

[ryuuzaki]

[The message comes from "Ryuuzaki." His voice is young, low, and smooth, with an English accent that isn't as pronounced as it might be.]

Is it important?

Life goes on without us, or it doesn't. We don't seem to have much say in the matter.

[This is more frustrating to him than he lets on, but he's curious about how she'll react.]

[lifewithoutrest]

[Her tone is just slightly softer than before, laced with absolute conviction and perhaps a hint of worry. Everything she knows is at stake. If Adam were to succeed, countless lives could be altered, some erased entirely. She can't simply accept that the world will suffer that fate because some greater force had saw fit to abduct her and deposit her on a space ship.]

Yes. Remarkably important.

And we always have a say.

[ryuuzaki]

[He doesn't necessarily agree with her -- while what he does on the ship involves agency of his own, his presence on board certainly does not and in fact indicates his powerlessness in the greater scheme of things -- but the note in her voice interests him.]

I'm sorry. [There's a chiming quality to those words -- he's always said them that way.] I didn't mean to ask whether or not it was important that you get back. It would be natural for almost anyone to think it was, for one reason or another.

I meant that there's little or no control over what happens where we came from, regardless of whether or not it held individual importance.

What were you doing?

[OOC: I am so sorry for taking forever to get back to this! I've just been pretty sick.]

video; HELEN hello

[growling]

[ Josh sounds sympathetic, if a bit weary. He's spent half his time here trying to figure out how this crap filters back to wherever they come from. ]

If you're looking for an explanation that makes any sense, you're probably not going to have much luck. Consistency isn't really in this place's vocabulary. But from what I've seen - if it sends you back, it'll send you to the same time it took you from.

[ The second topic's easier. ]

And medical's always looking for another pair of hands. I'm just a nurse, but I can give you the right number to chase down if they don't get in touch with you first.

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[lifewithoutrest]

[She seems slightly relieved at that.]

You're certain?

[Sighing, she leans back some in her seat, folding her arms on the table in front of her.]

I would appreciate that. Thank you. As long as I'm to remain here, I should at least earn my keep.

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[lockwood]

Seems like the world just keeps moving as if we never left. You can get sent home and brought back too, it doesn't seem like anything here effects what happens there.

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[lifewithoutrest]

I hope you're right. Otherwise, I may not have a home to go back to.

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[helpmeguideit]

The medical staff is always in need of individuals. I could direct you there, if you'd like. Sometimes that's the best way to offer your services.

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[lifewithoutrest]

Could you? I'd like to do my part.

[Video]

[realslimstrider]

It seems like this operates outside of all other timelines. Sometimes people disappear and come back with new memories. It depends. But so far, no clear cut explanations to be found.

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[lifewithoutrest]

What do mean disappear?

[northerner]

I'm sure the medical staff would appreciate any help they could gather. Seek out a man named Simon Tam he'd be able to tell you more of that department than I'm able.

[lifewithoutrest]

Thank you. If I may, which department would you be able to tell me about?

[As long as she is here, she might as well gather what information she can.]

[killarevolution]

You go back like you never left and you don't remember being here. [He shrugs.] Then you come back here. Most assume that's what happens to people who leave and don't come back, but that's the optimistic version of things. Don't think anyone gets out of here permanently.

[lifewithoutrest]

But you remember both worlds when you return? [That seemed...odd.] What do you believe happens to those who never return?

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[ploughing]

A phenomenon like this - a crossing of dimensions - occurs on occasion in my world. I can't say it's the same, but it might give insight, at least.

[ Though the Conjunction of the Spheres or the whole Wild Hunt abduction thing doesn't really... reassure much. ]

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[lifewithoutrest]

Really? Would you be willing to describe it for me?

[voice]

[doc_pompous]

Medbay is always looking for volunteers. What's your background?

[voice]

[lifewithoutrest]

On a ship this size, I imagine your medical team has its hands full.

As far as I'm aware, my training is up to date, though I haven't served in a formal capacity in some time. But my patients have been quite varied over the years. My knowledge extends far beyond ordinary human physiology.

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[goldshirt]

[he recognizes her because they worked together when the wraith was still on board, and though she clearly has no recollection of that, it's still good to see a familiar face]

We can use your capable hands up here, Dr. Magnus.

Name's Jim Kirk.

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[lifewithoutrest]

[She's certain she hadn't mentioned her name, and he sounds oddly familiar with her skill level. She's understandably somewhat concerned as to how he came to have that knowledge.

Then she recalls what others have said about vanishing and reappearing, noting that he's still introducing himself.]

It's a pleasure. We've met before?

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[unforgives]

Considering it seems like we go back to what we last remember, everything back home would probably be the same as you left it really.

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[lifewithoutrest]

Then I'll have something to return to, at least.

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[glom]

Anyone here from your berg, that you know of?

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[lifewithoutrest]

Not that I've found.