001 Slayed ✞ [Video]

[whenimdone]

Is this thing on?

[At first, the questioning voice is all there is of the speaker; the video, shaky, shows the wall of passenger quarters. There's a rustling sound, and it shakes a little more, and then several slim fingers slip on screen, then take over the screen, and then the video is spinning around to catch sight of a young woman's face. Her features are scrunched, nose and brow wrinkled in confusion, lips pouted, and then the hand not holding the comm brushes a long lock of blonde hair back behind her ear. The pad of a finger swipes first one way, then another, and then fills the screen again, and then, finally-]

Oooo! Got it!

[The finger disappears, and this time, the blonde is grinning, as if proud of herself. And- well, okay, so she's a little out of touch with the latest of gadgets, but this is a little out there, like Willow level out there, so- maybe she is a little proud of herself. So sue her. Except don't, because she doesn't have that much money, and she's not even sure if money is a thing around here, and- yeah.]

Alright, so. I get the whole- 'I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Toto' thing, really. Other worlds, dimensions, universes, whatever- been there, done that, the t-shirt was too tacky to take home. I even get the space-ship thing, and I'm not gonna argue with it. God knows I've heard enough sci-fi babble from Andrew for the past far too long that I can deal. What I don't get is why I woke up in that- pod- thing- without my clothes. Which- conveniently- were in the locker left for me. Is there a reason I was taken out of them? Or is this some kind of weird perverted space initiation thing? If so- not impressed. Not too impressed by the tattoo thing either, even if it is useful. We're not gonna talk about the last tattoo I ended up with against my will, but it didn't turn out too well.

[She pauses, then seems to realise something, judging by the somewhat sheepish expression that passes over her features, and her head ducks just a bit.] And I've just been rambling away and haven't even introduced myself yet. Hi, I'm Buffy. Any and all information that you can offer? Totally welcome.

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1/????????? hold me close tiny dancer

[allbloodyhail]

[ not here not here not here but holy fuck he is not impressed either. the space gods have frowned upon him yet again. ]

2/okay video now

[allbloodyhail]

[ at first spike just opens and closes his mouth a few times because sound is not coming out. this jump was created specifically to make him its bitch. ]

3/hopefully not a million

[allbloodyhail]

[ the scenery is quaint, his backdrop the lake in the gardens. it's hot in here so not wearing his duster, and his hair's all curly and whatnot!! ]

...Buffy. [ there you go, spike, use your words. ]

4/let's go with 6

[allbloodyhail]

You're back. [ except she obviously doesn't remember being here which makes him... hopeful and terrified all at once. ] Welcome to it, I guess.

5/all the most emo faces in the world

[allbloodyhail]

[ suddenly he gets up, pulling on his boots while he talks. there's a half-smoked cigarette poking out from behind his ear. ]

Where are you, luv? I'll come get you. Give you the grand tour.

6/fin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[allbloodyhail]

...You have another tattoo? [ priorities. ]

[dino_zarf]

Well. Hi Buffy. I'm Wash.

The clothes... well, the goo they use to absorb the g-forces during the jump is pretty nasty to get off skin as it is. Probably the reason for no clothes. Leads to a mighty awkward wake up call the first time though.

[whenimdone]

[Okay, that- she can kind of understand. Still makes her skin crawl just a bit, but mildly less creepy.]

I'd say nice to meet you, but considering I get the feeling that most people aren't here by choice, I don't know how 'nice' it is. I appreciate the input though. [She smiles, not exactly happy, but still friendly.] So this is a normal thing then? The- pods, and the goo.

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[onetouch]

[ oh. ned waves awkwardly at the screen then gives a little smile. it's that girl he knew who said she slayed vampires and then cooked a really angry thanksgiving feast in his pie hole. something like that anyway. ]

Unless Kansas is in space then, no, I don't think you'll be seeing Toto any time soon. Which isn't to-- that came out wrong.

[ digby barks so witness the feed sliding over to a golden retriever now. ] I'm Ned and this is Digby. I mean. I, as in, the person speaking. The human one.

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[whenimdone]

[She can't help but laugh, just a little, at him, although it's a friendly one. She smiles a bit.] I figured that, unless dogs can talk in space. Which- hey, you never know. I've seen weirder things. [Beat.] They can't, can they? Talk, I mean?

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[51stcentury]

You've been in that stasis gel. Just think about it. Would you have preferred your clothes to be covered in that stuff too, or waiting for you, clean and fresh and in your locker?

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[whenimdone]

Honestly? I'd prefer to be where I was before I was intergalactically kidnapped. [Have half a grimace, half a wry look.] But I'm guessing that's not an option, huh?

[She should probably be a little more upset than she is, but- her friends, her family will be okay without her. After what Willow did, all the new Slayers...]

100% not here

[slipperysoul]

[ he came, he saw, he went. ]

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[faithlessly]

Oh great, you're back. And with space amnesia to boot.

[ dean's a whole lot more disappointed than he might let on oops. ]

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[whenimdone]

[... What? She squints a little at the screen, but nope- no idea who this guy is. He looks like she kicked his puppy, and she's more than a little confused. His words strike her a little funny though. Hadn't Spike said something about her being 'back' too?]

I'm sorry- have we met?

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[stacked]

Look who decided to roll back in. [ she nods in greeting. ] B.

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[whenimdone]

[She's starting to sense a pattern. People she didn't expect to see, and then the 'back' thing.]

Faith. [There's a bit of a smile though, in acknowledgement, and an arched eyebrow.] You say 'roll back in' like I've been here before. Why do I get the feeling I'm missing something?

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[warandapiece]

Well, hello there. John Sheppard. [ Oh no he isn't. Oh yes. Yes he is. ] That's an unusual name; Buffy. Where are you from when you're not being kidnapped to space?

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[whenimdone]

[Oh yes, the name commentary. Have an arched eyebrow and arms crossed over her chest, although she can't help an amused smile at his greeting.] Be that as it may, it's my name, and I'm pretty happy with it. [Okay, fine, she'll play nice.] California. LA, originally, Sunnydale of late.

[Of course, Sunnydale is kind of- well, gone, now, so...]

[nightblogs]

[He can't talk about her name. He's called freaking Hyperion.]

'Sup, Buffy. Er - there's loads of information. Most of it creepy information. Just depends on what you wanna know. So you're better off just asking and hoping something useful comes your way.

[whenimdone]

'Creepy' information? Well that's comforting. [She looks more amused by the phrasing than worried, though.] If it gets creepier than being kidnapped into space and waking up in blue gel without your clothes, I'm not sure I want to know. Although- I get the feeling I'll end up finding out anyway, right?

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[disfavour]

[ Yo, girl. Creepy pasty face aside, Nuada arches an expressive brow. ]

Immediate or long-term dangers? There are plenty of both, especially if you don't boil to death first when the heating system malfunctions.

[ Actual ray of sunshine. ]

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[whenimdone]

[Well that's interesting. Although- she's seen worse. She doesn't blink too much, although she's curious about whether he's a demon or an alien. Considering what she's heard from some of the others, there's both around the ship, so...]

There's an optimistic take on things. Death by heating malfunction, or other mysterious space-type-danger. Is there a safe option to pick, or is that just crazy talk?

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[dashhole]

[SCREEEEEECH my childhood! I can't not, sorry. Unfortunately, Scout is. Scout. :| ]

Wait. Back up--your name is Buffy?

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[whenimdone]

That's my name, don't wear it out.

[It's not that bad of a name, thank you. No need to sound so shocked.]

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[reticencies]

You don't remember being here before?

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[whenimdone]

Not in the least. Although I'm getting the feeling that whatever I'm not remembering left some kind of impression. Hopefully a good one.

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[coolcubed]

It's an equal opportunity perverted space initiation, at least: even if it is involuntary. [ If that's what she's calling it. He's heard weirder. He's probably said weirder. He's pretty sure Britta would be more up in arms about the social justice aspects of waking up naked in a pod of goo, so Abed figures that's not bad ground to start on. ] And from what I saw between the pods and the locker room, people are generally too busy being nauseous and confused to think much about everyone else being naked. If you're just worried about someone seeing you, they probably didn't even notice or care.

[ Of course, he could have misread the situation. That happens now and again. (also if this reply is too late you are free to prod me to remove it lmfslskdj) ]

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[whenimdone]

[Hey, she was asking, not labeling. So if he's sticking with it...]

I'd say that it's good people don't really notice, but somehow I don't think mass confusion and nausea is good in any sense of the word. [And, she's gathered from what others said that the pods are a routine thing, but-] So the- sick feeling, when you first get out? That's normal?


[OOC: Sorry for the late! And noo, not too late at all!]

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[coffeeking]

Has anyone done their civic duty and sent you the only somewhat outdated welcome guide? I'm guessing no.

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[whenimdone]

That would be a definite check in the 'no' category. Any and all guides would be welcome though, even if they are outdated. As long as, you know, 'outdated' isn't like- in the wrong decade of century outdated.