( 007 ) voice

[romanticism]

Recently it seems that some of us have had our origins and experiences on our mind. If there is anything I have learned from my time here, it is that we do not often suffer a dull day, and that we are all abundant with stories. Stories of ourselves, of the lives we've lived at home, and the lives that we've lived here. We've all arrived here from different circumstances, with a vast array of varying experiences between that, and I think that sometimes we do not allow ourselves time to appreciate that. We have an opportunity to learn so much from each other. [ Oxford pauses, calmly, taking a level breath as he goes on. ] Of course, I don't mean to say this is somehow a priority over the general task of surviving, but I feel that while we keep ourselves and our histories as fresh as we can in our minds, perhaps it could serve us some purpose to keep record of it.

[ Even though he has decided to stick to an audio post, Oxford can't help making habitual, sweeping hand gestures as he speaks. ]

I would like to propose beginning a ship-wide archive, to include whatever information that fellow passengers are willing to share of their lives and worlds, as well as a timeline of events since the first jump. First hand accounts of matters we have tackled, [ with a vague amount of strain, said very soberly ] and a memorial to those we lost. As I've said, this is by no means any kind of priority, just... well, to be quite honest, I like the idea of having a project. Though I would not necessarily say no if anyone was willing to join me in maintaining this proposed archive, I know that we all have our own personal worries and jobs to attend to, thus I am quite glad to take up mantle on my own.

All I really aim to do is to put experiences into words. I'm quite certain that many of you have some extraordinary stories to tell, whether they are from your home or from here, and all I would want is for these things to be shared amongst us. You never know what we might find out each other. [ A vague, mirthless smile is audible in his words. ] I only hope they're relatively good things, of course.

The information volunteered to this archive would be exactly that - voluntary. I won't be hounding everyone on the ship for interviews, because that would be incredibly time consuming and as annoying as conducting door to door sales. Anyone who would like to contribute is advised to come to me - in person or across the network, whichever suits you best. If it happens that I hear of someone's actions through another person's contribution, then I may follow that up.

[ He laughs, mildly. ]

Of course, I might have wasted all this time talking and wasting your time only to have no response. Always a possibility. [ For a moment, he sounds a bit warmer and less business-like. ] Good day to you all.

Comments

[chuffle]

You're not going to knock on my door and harass me?

How disappointing.

[romanticism]

Well, if harassment is preferred, then it can certainly be arranged.

[chuffle]

Aw, there we go. Now I feel special.

So you're collecting origin stories.

[discretion]

I'd like to help with such a project. I think a collection of our knowledge as a whole is not only culturally significant, but may be useful to us on our journey.

I was a bit of an academic before coming here - I've always enjoyed hitting the books, and I wouldn't mind helping compiling data or whatever you'd need.

[romanticism]

I'm very glad to hear this, and I naturally agree that what we may learn through this could be quite significant to how we progress on the ship. I haven't fully thought out how I'll start with carrying this out - suggestions are always welcome - but once I have a more concrete idea then I'll be sure to share it.

[discretion]

Perhaps we can start with creating a record of all the different places of origin we know we have originated from. From there we could start interviewing people about each place, making notes on what things we'd like to find out more about and what things each individual believes to be significant.

voice.

[incubo]

[ he sounds amused when the audio begins. ] What if most of my stories are dirty? Still want 'em?

[ they're not all dirty, of course, but a lot of them are. ]

voice.

[romanticism]

[ You can almost hear his raised eyebrows in his voice. ]

If they are relevant to your - or anyone else's - development on the ship, then why not? [ He pauses, thoughtful. ] Even if not, then I suppose there's no real reason to say no. So long as you take no offence if they potentially require some toning done of content. I'd like this archive to be accessible to everyone on board, and there are several younger members on board, after all.

voice.

[incubo]

[ a startled laugh. ] God, no, I was joking. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'll be the first to admit that my life reads like a porno sometimes, and I'm not the classiest motherfucker around, but there's a line you gotta' draw somewhere.

[thatsaflaregun]

[Desmond debates responding at all, because let's be honest, he's told a lot of people about the island and gotten strange looks for his troubles, but if something were to happen to him and someone could connect the pieces of what he left behind... Well, that would make it worth it, then.]

I think you might have something there, brotha.

[romanticism]

It's reassuring to have a positive response. I wasn't sure anyone else would be particularly interested in my stuffy, information-hoarding ways.

[ :') ]

[cl_cl_claudius]

I have been working on a history of my own life which I would be happy to contribute to such an archive. May I ask if you were intending it to be on physical paper, or stored in some way in our communication devices? I have no expertise in the latter, but I have been setting up a paper library of books contributed by the Tranquilitii and would gladly assist you if it is the former.

[romanticism]

I suppose the general idea is to have the archive as accessible as possible, so preferably it will all end up on the communication devices, eventually, but that isn't to say that information can't be gathered through paper. I certainly intend to make notes by hand first.

[endeavors]

I don't have much to contribute, but - I'd be happy to help.

[romanticism]

Every offer of help fills me with immeasurable joy, and I gladly accept the offer. [ A moment, and then (because he's a nice person), ] Say, aren't you that young man that caused a bit of a stir in the oxygen gardens with your lady wife last jump?

[Video]

[vivelavenir]

[He's really enjoyed seeing how much creation goes on aboard this ship. It was human nature to be creative, and to record and he could not help but feel a little bit more at home with suggestions such as these being made.]

An ambitious project, but no doubt an important one. The idea is marvelous. With the number of points on timelines and even worlds... [A small smile.] ...why, there may soon be a grander library here than the one of Alexandria past.

[Video]

[romanticism]

[ Oxford politely switches to video in kind, scratching at his jaw lightly with a pleasant, if not slightly tired smile. ]

Don't start putting thoughts of libraries into my head, you'll get me terribly excited. I've always wanted to make something of a more meaningful contribution to life on the ship, given how much time I've spent here, and it has occurred to me that this would likely be a good use of the abilities I have.

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[puppydogeyes]

That's what you want to spend your time doing now?

text;

[romanticism]

Some of it, certainly. If you recall, alternative avenues were put somewhat on hold.

Text;

[magewarden]

[ This...

Yes. Daylen already offered his book to Claudius, for the sake of sharing stories. Something like this, something personal -- something that helps remember those who are gone?

Yes, that is definitely something he is interested in. ]

I have plenty of stories I could tell, although not all are my own. They should still be told, though, and some of the characters are no longer here to share them themselves. I do not believe we should allow them to be forgotten.

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[romanticism]

They need not necessarily be stories of your own. All stories have value - like you say, as a means to remember people, as well as a way to find comfort, or to learn. I would be glad to hear the ones you have, and to help share them.

voice;

[constructum]

Tosh and I were working on a memorial wall a bit back.

[ most of the plans are done, just with tosh going missing things seemed to have slowed. ]

I'd be happy to share the list with you that we had complied.

voice;

[romanticism]

I would like that. Thank you. [ He pauses, thoughtfully. ] You were working on it?

[jilt]

If I were to offer you my assistance, I assume you'd not ask me to tell you tales of myself?

[romanticism]

If those are your conditions, then yes. I wish for this to be a voluntary venture. [ Curiously, ] Maintaining your mystery seems rather important to you, Miss Adler.