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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

[executiveassistant]

There seem to be the wary, the world-weary and the paranoid, from my understanding. Still, it makes sense given the setting.

And I don't have anything against purple, but it's an interesting stylistic choice for a first impression. So I was curious.

[seered]

Maybe that's the common thread.
Jaded, cynical individuals who won't talk about anything ever.

I find it's a good conversation starter.

[executiveassistant]

While I can't blame them, considering our current location, it does make for unfortunate conversation on occasion.

Well, it certainly worked if that's the reason why. Kudos to that.

[seered]

I'll do my very best to stay away from lamentation and other unproductive dialogues.
What is it you do on this ship?

[executiveassistant]

Good, good. You're already off to a good start.

Me? Yoga, organizational tasks, not going insane. The usual sort of thing. The things you can do here are all really varied but usually all comes back to 'not dying', which is good.

[seered]

You seem to keep yourself busy, even under imminent threat of death.
I like that.

[executiveassistant]

I'm not one for sitting idle, and moping doesn't suit my amazing features.

I take it you're one for action too?

[seered]

Of course.
I plan to comb every last inch of this place for answers.

[executiveassistant]

An admirable goal, if a dangerous one. Just check in with the security team first, etc etc horror film safety 101.

I'd be interested in what you find, anyway.

[seered]

I'll be sure to bring back a full report of my discoveries.

[executiveassistant]

Excellent. In which case, I suppose the polite thing to do would be to exchange names.

I'm Donna.

[seered]

Then we have an accord.

Rose.

[executiveassistant]

A pleasure meeting you, Rose. I'm sure we'll be in touch.