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[ The first thing that can be seen when the feed clicks on is a shitload of green. Then Mason shifts the comm so it's focused on him. ] So, this oxygen garden. How's it work? Is there someone that takes care of it and decides who gets to plant what, or is it more a community free for all? [ He needs to try to plant some Wolfsbane because when it runs out, life is going to suck. Not only for him but for everyone on board. ] And if someone's in charge of it, could somebody tell me how to get a hold of them?

ooc: open to action with whoever might be in/near the oxygen garden!

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[ His eyebrows lift slightly. ]

Any chance you've got extras? The sooner I get started, the better.

Just a little bit. Maybe it's enough.

[And he's been using them to grow his plants just as a hobby, while this guy looks like he really needs them.]

If you want to pick up what you need, you can.

...are you sure? I'd hate to take away anything you might need. [ Though he really does like this idea. ]

I don't really need any of this. [He just likes flowers, so he put some in his room. That's the only reason he has, so he doesn't think it's right to be selfish.]

You can definitely take what you need.

Great. Any chance I could stop by later to pick it up? The sooner I test out my green thumb - or possible lack there of - the better. [ It's said in a very nonchalant tone and he's got an easy smile on his face, but it really is important. And he'll even be sure to keep an eye out for stuff to repay this guy with. ]

Of course. I'm in room 88 on the first passenger deck. [He returns the smile with one of his own, glad he's able to help someone out.]

If I'm not there, you can call me with your light-box. 001-088 is my number.

Room 88. Awesome. Thanks again-- [ Good job forgetting your manners, Mason. ] I should probably get your name, too. Mine's Mason.

Mason. I'm Asato.

[No worries, Asato usually does't remember to share his name, either.]

Asato. [ He nods slightly. ] I'll see you in a couple hours.

Right. Just knock. I'll let you in.

Will do. [ With that, Mason ends the feed so he can finish talking to Remus.

A few hours later, he shoots a text to Asato to see if he's around, then starts making his way to the level his room's on. Even if he's not in, Mason has issues with sitting still and not doing anything, so taking a walk will definitely work in his favor. ]

[Asato's in his room at that time and responds as much to Mason's text. He's already got his materials all gathered up and ready to be handed over whenever the other man shows up.]

[ It doesn't take long for Mason to get there after he receives the text in response, comm pocketed as he lifts a hand to knock on Asato's door. ]

[He answers the door with a small smile on his face, already moving aside to let the other in.]

Mason, right? I have everything here. If you need more, I'll try to get more.

That's me. [ He steps inside and takes a look around, though the room's fairly similar to his own. Layout-wise, at least. ] Hey, man, don't even worry about it; this is already way more than I expected to get.

Thanks again, by the way. If you ever need anything... [ There isn't a lot Mason can give him, of course, but he'd try to repay the favor at least. ]

[The only difference is the personal belongings in that room and numerous small plants he keeps within it. There are blooming flowers of a kind he didn't know but found very interesting, and in the corner, where the light is low, they seem to give off a glow of their own. They serve no function other than looking pretty, but that's all Asato wants anyway.]

I'll keep it in mind. Although, really, I don't need anything in return.

[He hand him a bag containing some small pots and a still-unopened package of fertilized potting soil, as well as a small pail for watering.]

I hope it's enough. Is there anything else--?

[ Mason definitely notes the flowers - and the pots they're in, which he has to assume are the exact same as the ones Asato is giving him - but the only ones that really hold his interest for any length of time are the ones in the corner. And even those don't keep his attention for long. ]

It's only fair, right? [ He's not the kind of guy that likes owing people, whether they feel he does or not.

That gets a slight shake of his head, as well as an accompanying smile, and he takes the offered bag. ] I think I'm good, actually. If I need any help with it, do you mind if I give you a call, though? It seems like you've kinda got a green thumb going on.

I suppose so. But don't feel obligated. [No one ever did before, after all. Still, once he thinks about it he doesn't have anything against a fair trade, one favor for another, if Mason insists.

At the question, he gives a brief nod.] Definitely. You can call any time. I'll do my best to help.

[ He shakes his head. ] No obligations here, just the want to help out a fellow prisoner.

Great. [ He might need all the help he can get if the plant doesn't start growing sometime soon. His bag only had a limited supply of the actual Wolfsbane, after all. ] I'll leave you to... whatever you were doing, then.

I wasn't doing much, so it's okay. You know, you can always come over just to talk, too. I don't mind that.

[He's found that, when they're not revolted by the sight of him, people can be pleasant to have around. He can't promise not to be awkward as all hell around them, but he does like a little bit of company every now and then.]

It helps if you don't think of it as 'prisoner', though. You'll hurt your brain with that.

I'll definitely have to take you up on that sometime.

[ Mason's not the best when it comes to making friends considering his trust issues, but it would be nice to have someone else to hang out with. ]

'Passenger' implies that we signed up for this, though, and I don't know about you but ending up in space wasn't exactly a goal I had. [ Though it does beat being dead... ]

I ended up here just the same way you did, I think. So it's not that I want to...but if you think of it like you're a prisoner, it'll feel a lot worse.

[He gives a quick shrug but keeps his friendly smile.]

There are a lot of people here who are really nice. So it's not all bad.

Yeah, I guess you've got a point. [ It still doesn't feel right, calling himself a passenger, but he'll figure out something else.

That second part gets a nod. ] That's definitely one thing this place has going for it. It would still be nice if whoever brought us here would show their face, though, just so we can get some questions answered.

Ward and Resnik are around sometimes. But I'm not sure if they were the ones who brought us here.

[So many questions he wants answers to. Ward and Resnik don't seem too eager to talk, though.]

They're the only ones who were here before. The only ones left, it feels like.

Before? Like before everyone else started showing up? [ Because even if they weren't the ones that brought them here, they might have more answers than anyone else seems to be able to supply. ]

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handwave it or action it out here? either is good by me!

action! i'll just continue being the slowest tagger on the face of the planet.

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