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[but_civilization]

[Combeferre is a bit red-eyed and sniffley but, considering how he tends to look and feel after jumps, it is still an improvement. At the moment, he is glancing at the device, frowning.]

Please let it go through this time. I do not need to have another system crash.

In the hopes that this works, I am going ahead with this anyway. For anyone new out there, my name is Michel Combeferre and I am pleased to meet you. For everyone else, well, I suppose it is good to meet you too. If you did not come from my Paris at least.

[that is said in an obviously teasing tone, with a full fledged grin.]

I am attempting to make this message another time because the lovely Eponine, whom none of you are allowed to steal from me, has given me a wonderful idea. There are many of us here who enjoy theatre, yes? And Shakespeare in particular has left his mark upon it, English though he is

[There's another teasing smile, and then Combeferre is sneezing.]

Ah, sorry. At any rate, I propose that we begin a theatre group, to study and perform works of dramatic importance, which we would vote upon. There are so many places on this ship that we might do so, and I find we are not so limited in space as all of that.

Is there anyone here who might be interested in joining such a thing as that?

[His nose has started running and Combeferre disappears out of view for a moment, ducking down so he can wipe it with no one seeing.]

Once I get myself over this cold, at least.

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[virginblessed]

[There's that name again. Shakespeare. Giulietta has yet to actually go and find his works...

She hardly paid any mind to the comment about the girl or any of the more technical comments... The name is what caught her attention most. Lips pursed, she let out a soft noise.]

It would be a way to pass the time at the very least, I suppose. I'm afraid that I am not that familiar with the Englishman you referred to, though I suppose more may be.

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[but_civilization]

[Combeferre was clearly pleased with the response, and found himself nodding as she spoke.]

He is merely a stepping point, of course. There are many works of drama in the world, after all, and perhaps some from other worlds that people here have come from. I am glad that you are interested in the idea, Mademoiselle.

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[virginblessed]

The other French man mentioned him some time ago, signore. So it has been suggested that I make myself familiar with his works.

[She shrugs a little.]

If you require assistance-- Well, I may not be the most theatrically inclined aboard, but I would be glad to offer my help.

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[but_civilization]

Has he? Yes, Shakespeare is very important to a great many people who were born past a certain time. And he wrote for everyone as well.

[You know, holding back the fact that "everyone" included a lot of poor drunk groundlings and all of that. Details. Pfft, who cares about those?]

I would like that. Very much, Mademoiselle.

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[virginblessed]

Signore Prouvaire, yes. I'll make a point to read one or two soon, then.

[Eh, minor details.]

Then we have an agreement. Do just keep me informed?

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[but_civilization]

Of course. I will be glad to do so. And yes, Jehan is a dear friend. He knows much more of art and poetry and life than I think many do. He has taught me so many more important things than I once held dear, here.

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[virginblessed]

Has he? I see that my decision to put my faith in him will not lead me astray, then.

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[but_civilization]

Oh, indeed not.

[Combeferre is grinning there.]

He has proven his worth many times over, really.

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[virginblessed]

[There might be a small, half smile, at that.]

He seems like a good man-- who can only keep good company.

[A pause.]

So tell me more of what you were planning, Signore Combeferre.

[Heavily accented Italian nearly butchers his name, sorry about that.]

And how is it that your lady hasn't confronted you over your statement yet?

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[but_civilization]

Ah, well, mostly good company, at least. I am not so sure if we are always the best of it for him, but we try.

[No worries with the name pronunciation, really. Combeferre actually HAS heard worse.]

Well, I was considering something set inside a forest, or nearly. The oxygen gardens could make an ideal place to set something like that.

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[virginblessed]

I hardly believe that.

[But she nods.]

That is a fair enough point. I will keep that in mind for when I find plays to read, then.

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[jondrette]

[and Eponine is knocking on his door. You've embarrassed her. Congratulations. Jerk.]

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[but_civilization]

My dear? [Combeferre is coming to the door, and he's smiling. Because he's a jerk that way.] Please. I am very glad to see you. [And then he's sneezing on her. Or rather, near her, he was able to catch it, at least. Ew.]

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[jondrette]

You will give me your cold! [Eponine chastises as she pushes into the room. Gotta get her keyed into the door with the nanobots or whatever.]

You, Michel, are quite terrible! [She lightly smacks his chest as she leans in to give him a quick kiss.] your lovely Eponine! Who no one shall take from you? You embarrass me!

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[but_civilization]

Ah, there is that.

[He does look apologetic for that, at least, though he's happily returning that kiss, thank you very much.]

Ah, but it is true. I would duel for you, know, if you would have it. I may not do very well, but I would try.

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[jondrette]

You would bring a sword while others a pistol.

[she stands on her tip-toes to kiss his nose.]

I should like to be the lead in this play. Gavroche would buy me tickets to them.

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[but_civilization]

I do not know about that. I owned rather a great deal of guns and ammunition at home. Enough that the police would have put two and two together as it related to Les Amis. And I am not, usually, such a bad shot. Though a sword one would be better, if possible. First blood seems like a much better outcome and that is easier to achieve with swords...

[He's grinning and pulling her close after that for another kiss, deeper this time.]

Did he then? I think we might be able to arrange that.

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[jondrette]

Perhaps perhaps! You are so intelligent. [She's happy to kiss him again, the way he dotes on her.] oh yes! I loved to watch them, the pretty lights and jewels! And plenty unwatched pockets.

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[but_civilization]

I would hope that we can make it have its own good touches here. Perhaps not so many jewels, but I was thinking that the oxygen gardens may make a nice touch. There are several plays which do take part mostly out of doors. We could, perhaps, turn them into a sort of faerie kingdom.

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[jondrette]

Perhaps! Are the faeries kind spirits or are they cruel? What role shall I play! I hope people do not believe me to be receiving the part as I live with the director!

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[but_civilization]

Ah, well, some of them fall somewhere in between. They are not wicked characters, but some of them do enjoy a bit of meddling in mortal affairs. And that...I believe that we will have to see who is needed and where. There are several roles that are quite large, so I think that it should be perfectly all right to cast you in one of those.

[Combeferre is grinning now,rather excited.]

And we must, of course, be certain enough people take an interest.

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[unmakes]

[ objectively, sally has no idea why she's doing this, but... ]

If you're still looking for people, I could give it a shot.

[ she's intrigued, for sure. she's just... never really done the whole 'theatre' thing before. ]

No promises that I'll be any good, though.

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[but_civilization]

That would be wonderful.

[Combefere is grinning himself. He has no real idea what he is DOING other that this seems like a good idea, he has a few ideas for designing a space, and a distraction using the arts seems like a good idea.]

I will let you know when we are having a meeting.

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[unmakes]

Sounds great. I'm Sally, by the way.

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[but_civilization]

I am very pleased to meet you, then.