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[lacksgrace]

Hey, uh, ship.

[ Well, that's one way to start this out. Good job, Bells. His face is a little scrunched up, annoyed, and he looks like he's not really enjoying the weather all that much either. ]

Guess they thought we didn't have enough problems to worry about or something, right? But I've still got a couple questions, and it's gonna take more than a little heat or cold to keep me from asking 'em. [ There's a pause. ] Yeah, so.

Anyone else not all that human feeling this like I am? I'm kinda built for hot, but I don't think my body's getting the message. Hell's never frozen over either, so I dunno if that's a good thing or not.

[ At least there's no condescending tone in his voice this time. He just looks a little worn out and tired. Maybe there's the slightest shiver he doesn't bother suppressing as he continues, grin plastered to his face. ]

And are we still doing the pairs thing? 'Cause I might need a buddy to help me out. [ The smile only widens before he ends the message, vague as ever. ]

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[acapriciousthing]

I don't even have nerves and I'm feeling this.

[Figure that one out.]

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[lacksgrace]

How's that supposed to work?

[ Yeah, he's got nothing. ]

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[acapriciousthing]

I really don't know. I guess it's the same way a lot of things don't quite work here.

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[lacksgrace]

Like that explains a lot, but I get what you're saying anyway. Make sure you don't sweat or freeze to death or anything.

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[alsohawkeye]

What's "the pairs thing"?

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[lacksgrace]

Everyone kept saying that if we wanted to go anywhere, we should go with someone. You know. Pairs.

[alsohawkeye]

Really, it's so bad around here they're pushing the buddy system? Worst field trip ever.

[lacksgrace]

It's kinda lame. But I guess I can see where they're coming from. [ He gives her a grin. ] Don't think I've talked to you before.

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[parallels]

Pairs thing?

Things were bad enough they used to have a buddy system?

[Which she sounds kind of amused about all things considering.]

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[lacksgrace]

Probably still bad. I dunno if they want us to keep using it or not, which is why I asked. [ He pauses. ] You new too?

[parallels]

Yeah.

Just woke up here jump. Still getting used to... everything.

[lacksgrace]

There's not a lot to get used to once you learn the rules. I'm sure you've heard enough about those from everyone else by now.

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[inspirited]

It's affecting you too?

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[lacksgrace]

Yeah. [ He says it reluctantly. Don't you know how aggravating it is for someone like him to be cold? ] Kinda sucks, but I'm hanging in there. What about you?

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[inspirited]

That's really weird—

I'm hanging in there too though, hopefully someone will find a way to fix it.

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[lacksgrace]

A little. [ But whatever. ] You think they'll be able to? Nothing's ever really that easy here.

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[vindicating]

A pairs thing? We have something like that here?

[lacksgrace]

I don't think it's an official thing. I heard somebody talking about it a while ago.

[vindicating]

Huh, guess it wasn't advertised too much then.

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[unforgives]

Maybe the ship wanted everyone to be affected equally.

[lacksgrace]

[ ...very cute, Emily. ]

You say that like it's a living thing.

[unforgives]

Well you never know, it could be.

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[gothchicklit]

What are you planning on doing that you need a buddy for?

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[lacksgrace]

Wanna be my buddy and find out?

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[gothchicklit]

[ Her eyebrows lift a little, obviously skeptical. ] Do I get any information at all, or do you just expect me to agree blindly?