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[lacksgrace]

[ When the video flickers into focus, Bells' face is relatively well-lit compared to some of the other times he's used the network. His expression is a bit lax. ]

Hey, so. Uh. Been a while, I guess. Name's Bells in case anyone was wondering. [ Probably not, so he moves on pretty quick. ] I get that a lot of shit's happened recently, and yeah, it sucks. But it's not like we have control over that kinda stuff, right? I mean, we can't really order around the guys who think they're running this boat. We just take it, and bitch about it after it's all over.

...here's the thing though. [ And the feed draws in a little closer toward him when he moves it, mouth twisted down into a frown. ] There are some things we can.

Like, uh, I dunno. The fact that some of us aren't human and some of you are. Didn't think it was a thing until-- [ He shrugs. ] Point is, we don't have to do this whole trust, no-trust thing. We're supposed to help each other, not try to kill someone because they're different or you're too damn stubborn to ask for help when you've got a problem you can't figure out on your own.

Is that what friends do for each other? [ The frown is deeper now, and he's quiet for a while, dropping his gaze to the side for a second as he tries to figure out what else it is he wants to say. ]

Anyway. This place's bad enough without all that. Hiding what you are is just gonna lead to a lot more problems than coming clean. So, if you need something, don't be shy. Someone's gonna listen, and if they don't, fuck 'em. You'll find someone who will.

[ This has been a passive-aggressive announcement by one pissed off angel. He rolls his eyes and adds a bit more before ending it there: ] Think about it.

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[tumbleweeds]

You're my favorite right now.

[ From her side, Howly barks in agreement. Or just barks. Whatever, Jaye can't read his mind. ]

And if anyone listens but doesn't like it, fuck them too, right?

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[lacksgrace]

[ There's a grin in response, shaking his head at the bark. ]

Yeah, whatever. I dunno why it's so damn hard to get along with each other. Fuck 'em if they think that's the way things should be done.

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[tumbleweeds]

With a cactus.

[ jaye that's gross. ]

I mean, totally not gonna stop me from warning about people who won't play nice with the other species or whatever, but if they didn't in the first place that'd solve that.

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[lacksgrace]

[ BRB laughing his ass off at that. There's a reason he likes you, Jaye. ]

I know. It's just this stupid thing that pisses me off. I never really got the hate, you know. It was everywhere back home too.

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[becauseihaveto]

[Abby just stares for several seconds. Her tone is wary when she does speak, her voice quiet.]

Who said we're all friends?

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[lacksgrace]

No one said we were friends. It was kinda a general thing. [ He pauses, stares back. ] You got any here?

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[becauseihaveto]

Do I have any friends here? [She shakes her head slightly.] But, I don't make friends easily.

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[lacksgrace]

Why not? [ There's a squint. ] Everyone should have someone, you know. Especially in a place like this.

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[servant]

Sometimes humans aren't very trusting towards other humans either. Fear and hatred existed before this ship.

[At least in his experience. Merlin smiles faintly, briefly.]

I hope everyone takes your words to heart.

[One person in particular.]

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[lacksgrace]

I get that, and I'm not saying it's gonna be easy either. I just wonder if anyone'll actually listen.

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[servant]

With any luck it will reach some just in time, before their hearts have been too hardened. Or ones that have been softened by the people on this ship.

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[lacksgrace]

And if it doesn't? What are we gonna do when things really start getting out of control?

[endeavors]

That would... be nice. If everyone could be understanding about it. But there are a lot of people here willing to help, right?

[lacksgrace]

[ Oh hey. A face he hasn't seen in a while... ]

Depends on what you mean by a lot. If we're killing each other, aren't we doing those bastards a favor? It doesn't make sense to me.

[endeavors]

Not everyone can understand that. The logic, I mean. Or... maybe they just don't care. Unfortunately.

[lacksgrace]

Well, it's stupid if they don't. Things are already hard enough as it is. It's not like it's asking much for 'em to get along.

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[indestructigirl]

[Have a confused, mildly concerned Claire.]

Are things really that bad here? [And how has she been missing all of it?]

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[lacksgrace]

I dunno. [ And he's being honest here. ] I didn't think they were, but seems like some people can't keep their hands to themselves.

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[indestructigirl]

[Oh, she can relate to that.]

I heard about one fight, at least, but it was [absolutely ridiculous] personal, not just because.

[A pause.]

I agree with you, though. This ship is too small and too dangerous for everyone to be fighting all the time. It's stupid.

[majestyofthethrone]

Sometimes they deserve it.

[lacksgrace]

You have to be a little more specific. Who deserves it?

[majestyofthethrone]

Some of the people who get killed around here, they deserve it.

[vindicating]

That's easier said than done but hopefully people do listen at least.

[lacksgrace]

Maybe, but someone has to try. I don't see anyone else doing it.

[vindicating]

Yeah, I think more people are caught in what's been going on lately with the ship.