1. Say, say, say, ain't it been some kinda day [Video]

[pompous_today]

[Simon had been pondering addressing the network for a few days. He had no reason to distrust Wash's statement that he, Simon, had been here before, and if this was an Alliance trick... well, it was a very elaborate, very real-seeming one.

He didn't want to give them that much credit.

And so, he finally called up a video feed, clearing his throat.]

Hello to everyone on the Tranquility. I suppose I should be blunt right off the bat- I am aware that I have apparently been here before, but I wanted to spare everyone who knew me back then and mention that I do not remember anything of this place. ... I feel as though I should apologize for that fact, but truthfully, I am still having trouble wrapping my head around that idea.

So... if you would like to introduce yourselves again... or get to know me for the first time... I would not mind that.

For those who do not know me, I am Simon Tam. I was a trauma surgeon where I came from, and I intend on joining the medical department here and offering my services.

[And with that, he awaits replies.]

Comments

[klutziness]

[red alert new cutie on board]

Nice to meetcha, Simon. I'm Rikku, I work in engineering. Hopefully I won't need any traumas treated but I get the occasional scrape and bruise and stuff so I'll probably see you around.

[pompous_today]

Thank you, Rikku. Engineering does tend to leave one with bumps and scrapes, doesn't it?

[klutziness]

Sure does, even if you know what you're doing. It can get to be pretty dangerous work.

[bailedontheempire]

Medical will appreciate that. We've had somewhat of a shortage of qualified physicians.

[As for the rest]

It's not unheard of here for people to reappear with no memory of having ever been on board.

[pompous_today]

So I have heard- people seem relieved to have my services available. It is a shame to have so few medical personnel on a ship as big as this one seems to be.

[He looks a little relieved at that.]

I am glad to know I am not an oddity in that regard.

[bailedontheempire]

The changes in the passenger manifest seem to have little to do with our actual needs. Nearly every department is direly shorthanded.

[More recruitment. Every jump.]

My daughter recently arrived for the second time. Her brother is on his third. And every time, no memory of any previous stay.

[milagros]

( well, since they'll soon be co-workers-- )

Dr Gallo. A new arrival, myself, but I'll be joining medical alongside you; I'm sure we'll get better acquainted soon.

[pompous_today]

Certainly, Dr. Gallo. It sounds like we will be kept busy.

[milagros]

The more I see, the more I agree.

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[fertilefeet]

[She's just sitting in the garden when she replies, flowers blooming around her (some actually blooming while she answers) and brushes her hair back.]

Well met, Simon. I am Lúthien and I have been helping in Medical myself. I did not have the pleasure of meeting you before.

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[pompous_today]

Thank you, Lúthien- I hope to meet you soon. And I am glad to see this place has some pleasant surroundings- are you in a garden?

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[fertilefeet]

I am sure that we will. [She smiles and lifts her communicator, giving him a good look around before turning it back on herself.]

I am, the Oxygen Gardens. My kin and I are living here in the flets.

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[altercate]

River's brother?

[pompous_today]

... yes. ... My sister has been here?

[altercate]

She was. I knew her, when she was here. She said she saw me.

[ among other things, but derek's assuming simon will know what that means. ]

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[suddenlycaptain]

Carolyn Fry. Flight crew. I knew you and your sister, and Wash works with me. [ Obviously. ]

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[pompous_today]

I have heard my sister was here before, yes... It is hard to comprehend. Neither she nor Wash ever vanished from where I came from, to my knowledge.

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[suddenlycaptain]

Things here don't work they way you're used to them working.

[majestyofthethrone]

It must be really confusing.

[pompous_today]

It is... as though one's entrance on this ship were not confusing enough.

[majestyofthethrone]

If it helps, you were really very kind.

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[dogbane]

oi oi. I'm from medical, military medic/physician in training. The other you was my boss.

Peter Petrellis in charge of the department right now but wed love to have you. feels quite odd letting the automated units take care of shit like attaching prosthetic limbs without a live expert to supervise. so once you get your feet under you.

or maybe this would help you get your feet under you yeh

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[pompous_today]

Boss? As in I headed the department?

I will seek him out and speak to him, thank you. And yes, I do not want to be dependent on the automated systems if I can help it. Mechanical parts can fail, often at the worst times.

It would help me find my feet, yes. I would feel lost without doing something.

DAYS AFTER THE FACT....

[jurisimpudent]

Good day, Dr. Tam. I'm Miles Edgeworth; I'm with security. We were acquainted previously.

[pompous_today]

I am happy to know you again, then, Mr. Edgeworth- and that there is an organized security force here.