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[ surprise, surprise, Wichita's broadcasting from the back room in the bar, like she did more often than not before she left. it's not like she's had any "man, it's weird to be back" feelings, because- well she didn't even realize she was gone for however many months when she first woke up after the jump. but then she turns on her communicator and there are a million transmissions about shit she doesn't understand, like, at all, and so she figures she better get to this sooner than later. ]

Hey.

[ hey. complete with a single wave and a somewhat sarcastic kind of grin. ]

First thing's first, for all the new kids on the block, I'm Wichita and whether you want to or not, I'm going to get to know a decent amount of you, because I'm a bartender at the space bar on the 6th level of the passenger quarters. AKA, the only open-to-everyone bar on board. I'm there pretty much all the time. Before anyone asks, no, Wichita isn't my real name, but no, I'm not going to tell you what it is. It's been a really long time since I've been home, but back then I had to learn how to use a gun, and I've gotten pretty good at it, so I also offer up shooting lessons for anybody that wants them. My two rules when it comes to all that are one, no mixing booze and guns, on the range or in my bar, and two, don't be a douchebag. So. If you fit those rules and want to come by the bar or sign up for a shooting lesson, consider this an open invite.

And there's that introduction.

Uh.

Second thing's second, I understand that my old room was left unlocked while I was gone, and that usually means that stuff is up for grabs, but that's no bueno now that I'm back, so this is me saying it needs to be returned. Immediately. [ the stuff she took from the kitchens and various parts of the ship she doesn't care about, but the stuff her friends left behind.. ] It's a short list, at least. Just drop it off here at the bar, or put it back where you found it, I don't care. Just refer back to rule two if you're looking for inspiration to not just hold onto it.

Yeah.

[ attached is a typed out list of about ten things, which include Justin Taylor's sketch pad, Isaac Mendez' sketch pad, this gun, this shirt, this hat and this gun, and a couple more random things that people she was close to might've left behind I just can't think of them because it's 3am, hehh, all described just enough to know what she's looking for. ]

Oh, and if somebody wants to explain what the hell's been going on on this ship for the last few months? That'd be- great. I guess. [ which is her cue to grab a drink, yep ]

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[sweetmotherofgod]

Kind of a loose definition of your stuff, there.

[Sometimes it's a good thing that Heather has no subtlety. Like now, when it's clear that's way more amused than bitchy.]

Welcome back, by the way. Or - I don't know, would condolences fit better?

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[cons]

Well. [ just a pause to figure out how to word this- ] It's more mine than anybody else's. [ smirk? ]

Eh, little from column A, little from column B. So, thanks.

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[doggedly]

But do you love your German Shepherd?

video; whoa hey, wizard jesus. is his hair that long now?

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[ she doesn't.. have.. one.. so she can't just say 'yes'. ugh, her brain. eventually she just nodnodnodnods ]

That shirt means a lot to me.

[ which is true! ]

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[moonstruck]

It was rude of me before, but I didn't thank you properly for answering my questions when I first arrived; I have no doubt they get tiresome, hearing them from newcomers on a consistent basis. And so, thank you, Miss Wichita. If I see any of the items you requested, I will let you know.

[He won't ask about the name thing, because, well. Because she said so. With formalities out of the way, he adds:]

Is spending all day as a bartender not tiresome? [Strange that there are still bars in space. Some things are unfortunately universal, it seems.]

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[cons]

Don't worry about it. [ no really, if anything answering the questions kind of helped her regain some focus after waking up a little more disoriented than usual. helped her remember. ] But thanks.

Nah, it's a fun bar. [ if you think 90s dance music and seriously awful booze is fun, sure ]

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[redheaded_rock]

Well, I can't tell you much about the ship's last few months -- I've been here all of one -- but I might take you up on those shooting lessons, maybe. My dad was making noise about finally getting around to teaching me before I ended up here and I can't help but think it might be best to follow through on it.

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[cons]

[ first thing she thinks is that she looks young... but maybe not. and hey, maybe she comes from a world that's as messed up as hers, if her dad was telling her to learn how to shoot. plus, it's not like she's ever checked IDs for lessons before.

so she nods ]

You don't happen to have a weapon on you already, do you? I know some people get things like that in their lockers even if they don't know how to use them yet. [ when it belongs to someone you care about ] It's just, uh- Sometimes learning to use a weapon is easier when you're already familiar with it, in some way.

[dashhole]

You ain't gonna be keeping that bottle company all by y'self, are ya? [Welcome back, Wichita.]

[cons]

Well, I mean, Wall-E's here.

[ cue a "waaAAAaaaAAHhh!" from the resident bottle collector, his eyes glowing bright as he zooms by behind her ]

But I wouldn't be opposed to a little flesh and blood company.

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[catatonics]

I generally hate guns, but I think knowing this ship I could use a few lessons. At least make me not useless. What do you want in return?

voice »

[cons]

Got any sugarless gum?

voice »

[ex_heightens219]

Could I take you up on those shooting lessons? I'm good with a crossbow, but I think a gun would be more useful, here. And I'm in SEC, so I think Tyke would kill me if I didn't at least make an effort to learn.

voice »

[cons]

[ that makes her laugh, but not in a mean way ] I'm pretty sure a crossbow might be more useful than a gun, actually. I think it's easier to make arrows than bullets.

But yeah, I mean, if you want to try it out, we can set up a time to meet at the range.

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[handelaar]

It was?!

[Way 2 context, Netherlands.]

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[cons]

What was what?

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[vindictam]

What is there to drink? And what payment do you take?

[ Because man. alcohol. He might miss living in a bar a little bit. ]

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[cons]

Everything's free, but we hold the right to cut people off if they try to abuse that and get annoying about it.

But yeah, it's pretty much all nasty space booze. Like, cheaper than cheap Earth booze. But if you mix it right, it gets the job done.

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[busdriver]

I'll keep an eye out.

[—for the "missing" or rehomed possessions. She knows the offer's of limited usefulness, coming from a recent arrival.

Wichita looks young for a bartender. It's a stretch to believe 21, let alone upwards of 23, but frankly, over 18 is good enough for most of the world May's from. She travels. It's not a sticking point.]

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[cons]

Thanks.

-- Though I guess I should check if somebody just brought the guns to the armory- [ she's looking down at her arm again, like her number might look different this time ] - once I get my Gunnery access thing back, at least.

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[slayer_not_player]

That's some pretty mean fire power you're seeking. [He comments, arms across his chest. The rifle she's after is slung over his shoulder, mostly out of sight.]

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[cons]

[ mmmmy what big arms you have.

wichita focus ]

Yeah, well. When you've been here a while, you end up meeting people with great taste in weapons. And then they leave. So.

[ simon tho :c ]

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[deagle]

There's a shooting range in the bar?

[ chris is so disappoint in everything right now. ]

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[cons]

[ okay it shouldn't, but that makes her crack a short laugh ]

No, but some people make a habit of bringing their guns into the bar, or drinking before going to the range, so I just wanted to- let it be known I'm not into either.

[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

I would like to answer any questions you might have, if they've not yet been answered for you.

[voice]

[cons]

Hmm, I'll have to think of a good one.

[ he didn't say they had to be about the TQ okok ]

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[oikodomae]

I've got a bunch of stuff stored in my room.

[ or she guesses she should say 'percy and my room' with how annabeth moved back in there afterwards, but whatever. ]

Food's all gone, but guns and movies and tablets and stuff are all still there.

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[cons]

Oh. Oh! That explains that.

[ she should have figured Annabeth took care of it, but maybe she just.. figured maybe not, thinking she wouldn't be coming back to claim it. she feels guilty all over again for disappearing in the first place. ]

Um, good. Thanks, AB.

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[swedge]

[ idk if we had them meet up before this or after this or whatever but oh well. hi chrissy. c: ]

You actually think people are gonna give back your stuff?

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[ hi bb! uhhhhh i'm gonna say yes like at the bar probably ]

They better! Seniority, or whatever.

Plus a lot of it is just- stuff. No reason for anybody but me to actually hang onto it.