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[darkart]

The xenobiology and genetics department would like to note that should anyone find themselves struggling after contact (of any kind) with what would be considered dark magic, that we are equipped to offer you help.

In the interests of cataloging ship-induced phenomenon, we would like to know if any passengers experienced either of the following:

a) A desire to return to the Tranquility while on the Arima colony, contrary to personal expectation of such desire or otherwise

b) Any out of the ordinary emotion or incident while on board the Tranquility while others were on the Arima colony

The information will be used to further such activities as sitting around and thinking about it, given lack of other options.

[ If this sounds slightly friendlier and more sedate than usual coming from this ID#, it's because Charles and Nuala are both hovering over his shoulder, attempting to ensure Severus doesn't act like a total jerk to people while speaking on behalf of the department. (Despite this, he may have adlibbed that last line and gotten away with it.) It is unavoidably logical for the staff member fluent in dark magic to helm an offer concerning it, or somebody else would be making this missive. ]

Comments

[kutte]

It's a figure of speech.

[ enlightenment is complicated. tellers know that better than anyone. ]

But fucking hell, Severus. You plan on sleeping any time soon, or you cut that out of your schedule?

[ a charming nut though right]

[darkart]

Being bored is worse than being tired. It's not actually that much, though.

[kutte]

Sounds like a lot from where I'm standing.

[ when the filthy biker tells you that you're stretching yourself too thin... ]

You averse to slacking off if the company'll keep you occupied?

[darkart]

[ ermahgerd Jax r u asking to hang out and smoke cigarettes behind the baseball field ]

Occupied sounds ominous. Further educational pursuits?

[kutte]

[ yup. just be cool, severus. ]

Something like that. I was figuring on just shooting the shit, but if you're looking to be all productive...

[darkart]

You have an uncanny ability to inspire ill-advised curiosity.

[kutte]

You mean I add some excitement to your life.

[ obviously!! ]

[darkart]

As if any of us want for excitement here. What did you have in mind?

[kutte]

You wanna spend some time on the range with me? We can chitchat about whatever while we're between rounds.

[darkart]

All right.