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[seered]

It seems to me we are beyond the point of customary introductions, so I'll err on the side of brevity and attempt to get straight to the essential details of this message. My inquiry is simple. How many of you were capable of certain feats in your home universes that you are now unable to perform? Specifics are helpful, but not necessary. I understand this issue might be very personal, in which case I assure you that anything we discuss will remain in full confidence.

Please do not trouble yourselves if you cannot enlighten me regarding the situation. The elaborate ins and outs of paradox space are admittedly vexing, but any information is appreciated. I have been told that I was here once before, but I am sorry to say I don't remember it. Apologies if you were at all friendly with my apparent other self.

Barring that, I consider myself a fan of a great many conversation topics, so it should not be difficult to find an alternative conference. We can discuss our interests, or what we enjoy doing in our spare time, or which department is most worth joining. Perhaps we will even find that we share an intellectual pursuit or two.

I'll go first. My name is Rose Lalonde. Some of you may have already met my brother and his avian counterpart. I enjoy literature and knitting, and I am exceedingly pleased to make your collective acquaintance.

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Comments

[ex_question191]

I dunno, some stuff could be interesting. Like how come you do the purple font thing. I mean, I thought Jake's was blinding, but I stand totally corrected.

[seered]

I like purple. Does it offend you?

[ex_question191]

Nah, it's just eyecatching, I guess. Specially in great big blocks of it. Oh, hey, since we're onto the common interest part of the conversation, I like red. And Flight Crew is definitely the coolest department.

[seered]

Unfortunately, fixing and piloting shuttles might not be my forte.
Is that what you do here?

[ex_question191]

I'm in training.

[seered]

That's nice of them to educate you on the matter.
Do all departments offer that kind of thing?

[ex_question191]

Yeah, I think so, if you take it up with the people in charge. From what I can tell, everyone's kinda understaffed.

[seered]

I'll have to keep that in mind.
Is there anyone specific I should talk to?

[ex_question191]

If you're not intimidated by the Star Trek dudes, Captain Kirk seems to direct traffic. Uh, lady named Tyke runs Security. I think Wesley does guns? Oxygen Gardens you're best turning up in person anyway, if you want Medical you can tell Melissa McCall that Stiles sent you. And freaking everyone is fighting over the science department right now.

[seered]

Duly noted.
Thank you for the information.
I don't believe I got your name.

[ex_question191]

Stiles. Stiles is me.

[seered]

It's very nice to meet you, Stiles.

[ex_question191]

Yeah, you too. So what department do you think you're gonna join.

[seered]

I'm currently weighing my options.
If the departments offer training it certainly opens up a huge amount of possibilities.
I just have to decide what seems the most interesting.

[ex_question191]

Flying, yo!!! Into space!!!

[seered]

Are you allowed to fly the shuttles into space?

[ex_question191]

Not yet. Trainee. I can sit in the passenger seat!

[seered]

Shoot for the stars, as they say.
The figurative stars, of course.

[ex_question191]

Kind of figurative and literal. Which makes it a pun, I guess? Thanks though. It's cool to think I can be an astronaut even though I'm scrawny and my SATs probably won't be that great. Definitely in the pros column for space kidnapping.