video; backdated to jump day

[fusterclucked]

[the woman on the video has a smile on that's attempting to be confident, but seems just a touch wobbly. Her hair is brown with a vivid red streak on one side, and she seems to have coordinated the rest of her outfit with said streak, down to the ribbon trim on her white bowler hat, which, while clean, has definitely seen better years. given what she's discovered about the size and history of the ship, she's decided that she might be better served not coming out swinging with her normal confidence. this wasn't pandora, after all, and it seemed like people often actually helped a girl in need. weird.]

Hey, so, I bet you all get this a lot, but I'm looking for some people. They're kinda important--well, at least one of them is--and I ended up here with some really, really awkward timing. So, Sash, if you're listening to this, call me already, wouldja?

Guess I should introduce myself, huh? I'm Fiona, and I'd say I'm fresh off the boat except for how I'm actually fresh on the boat. So to speak.

[that had sounded better in her head.]

Yeah.

Anyway, if anybody has the latest ECHOcast newsfeed, catching up on current events would be great. Or any idea where I could take a room that's maybe near some people? That would be cool too.

[there's a moment of silence where she seems to be contemplating turning off the feed, but then she snaps her fingers, as though remembering something.]

Oh, right, Rhys and Vaughn, if you're around you should give me a call too. Don't ask me how, but I've still got the thing.

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[fusterclucked]

Yeah, I know. But I don't think Vaughn or Sasha would have any better ideas, so let's go with 'everything is weird, must be Tuesday.'

[she gives him a cocky little grin she doesn't quite feel, but it's a good imitation.]

It's okay, Hyperion, you're allowed to like me a little. Not like we're alone on a crazy spaceship out in who the hell knows where or anything.

[despite the insulting nickname, fiona sounds kind of...fond. things are definitely weird.]

Damn right you're lucky I'm not Vasquez or August. Vasquez wears way too much eau d'douchebag and August eats cute little guys like you for breakfast.

[hybridification]

You don't think I could take him? I could totally take him.

[He offers her a look, as if daring her to size him up. And then... deflates a little.]

...no, you're right, he'd kick my ass. It would be embarrassing. Let's not talk about that anymore.

[fusterclucked]

Hey, you might be able to get the jump on Vasquez. Just not August.

[it has obviously been a day, because fiona reaches out and pats him on the shoulder reassuringly, and then, with endless mercy, changes the subject.]

So, how does a girl get a room around here? I got the memo that we're not supposed to live where we're...supposed to live, but what's the deal?

[hybridification]

Yeah, you pretty much just claim whatever isn't locked.

[He shrugs, but sort of looks at her hand when she pats him on the shoulder, like he's not quite sure what to do with it. Okay...]

You should get one on this floor. It's a pretty good floor. Bar's right above us and there's not a ton of people around.

[fusterclucked]

That's...deceptively simple. So this is a good floor, huh? I like the sound of close bar access. Maybe I'll grab the one next door. Or a couple down. Whatever.

[hybridification]

Eh, make it a couple.

[He makes a face. Sorry Fi, in Rhys-world you're still not really friends yet.]

Don't want anyone getting the wrong idea.

[fusterclucked]

Slow down there, cowboy. What kind of idea is there even to get about two people from the same place rooming next to each other? It's not like we're sharing.

[is she a tiny, wee, squidgy bit insulted? yep, so she'll just toss it back at him along with an eyeroll.]

As if, anyway.

[hybridification]

Yeah, well, you know.

[Defensively!!! He folds his arms across his chest with a sigh.]

Just do what you want, I guess. But don't- [There's a pause there, a weakness that he doesn't really want to show.] -don't go too far. I mean, just- weird shit happens here. I don't want to get separated if something goes down.