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[jedimindkink.livejournal.com]

[ Oh dear. That's rather a grumpy face on the other end of the feed. It's the face of a telepath with a pounding headache - not nearly as bad as he would have imagined, given the circumstances, but still rather bothersome, all the same. There is a great deal of exasperation in his voice as he speaks, as if he's a parent reprimanding an errant child that keeps making the same mistake over and over again. ]

I would like to state for the record that this "jumpsuit" is an absolute travesty. I have no intention of wearing it for extended periods of time- [ the bare shoulders visible in shot should be some indication of this ] -and God knows I am incredibly hopeful that in time it might be possible to find some alternative clothing that isn't nearly as criminal as this. I'm practically offended.

[ A brief pause, another faint wince as the headache throbs. ]

In any case, I suppose it was about time to make proper use of this little device. Good day, fellow captives, I hope you're all as delighted as I am by your existence upon this ship. My name is John Buchanan, but you may call me Oxford instead - it doesn't sound nearly quite as dull. [ He smiles, just a tad, and it's unclear why. Maybe at his little jab at his given name, maybe at something else. ]

Finally, a small request; if anyone has some ibuprofen, I'd be much obliged and indebted if they could perhaps share it before my skull cracks in half.

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[goingsilent.livejournal.com]

[ Kasumi likes a little mystery. Admittedly, she likes it more when it's just her being mysterious, but she doesn't have much room to be picky. ]

Kasumi Goto. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Or as much of an acquaintance as the circumstances allow, at least.

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[jedimindkink.livejournal.com]

Likewise. I take it you too are quite far removed from your usual day to day routine?

[ Of course, Oxford doesn't really assume that other people here have also been hanging out in space, albeit somewhere else entirely. The concept still baffles and fascinates him somewhat. ]

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[goingsilent.livejournal.com]

Not as far as you might think. One ship looks a lot like another, even if this one is much bigger.

[ Kasumi's getting used to people being surprised when it turns out she's actually from space. Luckily, she's finding that reaction a little amusing as well. ]

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[jedimindkink.livejournal.com]

[ Oh. ]

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[goingsilent.livejournal.com]

It does make things a little easier, I have to admit. I have a lot of sympathy for those of you who aren't used to it. That can't be easy.

Let me guess: from Earth?

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[jedimindkink.livejournal.com]

[ Or he would if it wasn't for this gosh darned headache, but he's trying to be smooth. ]

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[goingsilent.livejournal.com]

I've been to Earth on a few occasion. But I wouldn't have called it simple or plain or boring. Not that we needed more evidence that our worlds aren't quite the same.