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Hello! Ah... hmm. [ Elizabeth squints at the screen, still clearly getting the hang of this... not-Voxophone and all of its modern functions. She huffs shortly, but the smile returns in a genuine expression. ] I haven't been here for very long, but I'm interested in learning more about the ship. If anyone has lived aboard for a long time, would you please get in contact? I'd love to ask you a few questions.

Also, I'd like to be able to do some work here... to help, if I can. I'm not exactly a physicist, but I have studied astrophysics for a very long time and have a working understanding of transdimensional travel. I... well, I was able to reach other worlds before my arrival and if I could regain my power even a little bit, I think it would be a boon for us.

Who should I speak to about potential employment? And thank you!

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Good day, ma'am.

[ A shallow half-bow. ]

My name is Miles Edgeworth; I have been here for some time, and would be honored to answer your questions. I can also advise you regarding where to turn for employment, but I suspect that others in more suitable departments than mine will shortly be along to guide you, so I will perhaps leave it to them.

It's nice to meet you, Mr. Edgeworth! [ She smiles brightly, a smile visible despite the fact that she's now holding the device sideways. ] Would you prefer to speak in person, or is this... um, network, secure enough?

[ That is the word, isn't it? Or... was it just "safe?" ]

Others can overhear. If you wish the conversation to be confidential, then we should speak in person.

I think that would be best. Where would be convenient for you?

I am currently at my post in the Security office. Do you know where that is?

I could find it with the, ah... the communicator. [ She wonders fleetingly if that's the correct terminology, then smiles faintly and clears her throat. ] Are you free soon?

My regular shift is over within the hour. After its conclusion, I'll simply be doing paperwork; please do feel free to come and visit me then.

Wonderful! Thank you and I'll see you very soon!

[ With some difficulty, she ends the call. In about an hour's time, Elizabeth knocks lightly at the door, one she'd managed to find with a bit of directions from others. ]

Hello? Mr. Edgeworth?

[ The moment she knocks on the door, he rises to his feet; by the time she's through the door, he's dropped into a courteous bow of greeting. ]

Ma'am.

[ He straightens and gestures to a chair. ]

Please, do sit. May I get you a cup of tea?

Yes, please. That's very kind of you.

[ She smiles brightly, taking a seat. ]

[ Another short bow; he speaks as he moves to the teakettle. ]

Of course, ma'am. Now. What might I help you with?

Well, I was wondering about how... certain abilities work on this ship. That is, I was able to create inter-dimensional tears before my arrival, but now...

[ Not so much. The loss is etched into the delicate lines on her face. ]

I'll answer any questions you have if you tell me how exactly you managed transdimensional travel?

[Color her very curious.]

I'm Hermione, by the way, and I've been onboard the ship for precisely five months.

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Well, I'm not sure, myself. I was born with it, I think. It developed as I got older, but, recently...

[ "When they introduced the cipher, her powers stopped growing" is the explanation that she isn't aware of, herself. ]

It's very nice to meet you, Hermione. Would you mind speaking with me for a few minutes?

Recently...? [She isn't going to let you trail off, Elizabeth.] Not at all. Ask me whatever you like and I will try my best to answer.

Well, since my arrival, I haven't been able to create them. [ She shifts, uncomfortable. ] I'm not really sure why...

Would you prefer to speak off-line? I know some... don't really like this thing.

How long is a long time?

[ Still not the best with the... texting....... ]

Hmm... well, it isn't set in stone, but... six months, or so?

I've been here since the ninth jump. What are your questions?

Do you know why someone might lose their powers upon arrival>?

I've heard of it happening. I don't know why it would. Did you lose your powers?

Yes. It... well, it's never happened before, and I feel... strange. Without them.

What kind of questions? I haven't been here very long, but I've asked some of my own.

[ beat, then added hastily-- ]

We have a science department. You could ask around there, maybe.

If you don't mind answering over the network, then I don't mind speaking with you. [ She smiles brightly, glad for all the help from complete strangers. It's nice to find people who aren't all but trying to kidnap her. ]

Really? I hadn't heard from anyone, so I wasn't sure... But that sounds wonderful!

I don't mind talking on the Network. It's probably easier than tracking each other down.

[ also thomas' legs are jacked up, but. ]

I haven't talked to them, but I know they exist. They'll answer if you ask for them on here too.

I'll try and find them, then.

What sorts of answers have you found, so far?

Not a lot of them. I think I have more questions now than when I started looking.

Everyone does seem confused. How can some have been here so long and know so little?

[ That's the pot calling the kettle black, but... ]

Heeey, look who it is. [ raven offers a little grin. ]

If you're looking for work, I could get you in. Jasper's in Physical Sciences, that's every science but BIO, and they're about as shorthanded as it gets.

Hello again! [ c: ] How are you?

Really? That would be perfect! Is Jasper a friend?

Not bad, thanks. [ glossing right over the temporary paralysis a few days back, no big deal. ]

Jasper's my roommate. [ there's a note of humor there - not a huge one, but she remembers their roommate talk. ] Knew him back home. He helped me save everyone's asses more than once.

Oh... I might remember that. [ She hums happily. ] He sounds like a good person to live with. Though, why did everyone need saving?

We were kind of at war. [ and raven was basically the only one worth a shit in explosives and ammo, except the people she trained. like jasper. ]

I'm sorry. [ She says softly, sincerely. Because Elizabeth has seen war very recently, has realized how naive she is about the nature of violence and survival. ] At least, here, you can get some rest...

No kidding, [ she says with something like a dry, relieved grin. ] So hey - you figured out somewhere to live, right? I meant to keep in touch.

I do have a room. [ She smiles a little. ] All to myself, really, and... to be honest, I wouldn't mind a roommate. I've lived alone my whole life and I'm had just about enough of it.

I'd offer, but I don't think you've got room for me and Jasper. [ not that she'd necessarily want raven anyway, but the thought's there. ] I could at least drop by sometimes, if you want.

I would like that very much! [ Aww, Raven, such a sweetie. ] At the very least, I mean to spend a lot of time around the ship, rather than in my room. They're so small!

What was it like back where you lived? [ because this isn't much smaller than her quarters back on the ark, and earth hardly counts. ]

Well, I was the only one in my tower, so it was... roomy.

[ You know, except for the scientists that studied her and the giant bird-monstrosity who stopped by to make sure she was still there. ]

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