ataraxion | username: algidus ⚫ 002 [Voice]

[Hello, fellow planetfall survivors. Today a rather reclusive individual is accessing the network for... well, probably the first time since the digital network was re-established by the resourceful group involved. Having his ear up against a whole bunch of human chatter was not something Algidus had been interested in; he'd, in fact, let his phone run dry and had to charge it at a hard line just for this occasion.

But it was an important one. Though Algidus didn't want to admit it, he was beginning to become worried--it had been a long time since he'd seen or heard from the one person who had actively agreed to help him in this place. And while mild discouragement normally wouldn't have been enough to keep him from using the bandwith-devouring video function of the phone, today he's opting for voice because he's having a hard time completely masking the concern in his expression. He doesn't want anyone to see even a trace of weakness.]

This is a... humble request for information. I--has anyone seen or heard from AJ recently? [And then, just in case a name doesn't ring any bells, he adds on:] ... Human. [Well, that probably goes without saying.] Woman. Tall, lanky, uh... long, dark hair. Sharp features. Often came into camp with me to make trades. [Then, just to attempt to mask the fact that he actually cares even a little for a human:] She and I were working together on something. Something important. If she's not here any more then I will need to... pursue other avenues.

[He pauses, tries to think of anything else to say, and finds himself not only coming up short but feeling an unfamiliar emotion welling up inside of himself. Rebelling against it takes up his focus, so for now, he's cutting his broadcast and waiting to hear from others.]

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Huh. Saw her last when she stopped by some time ago, hadn't seen her since then.

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Will keep an eye out, just in case something may have happened. ["--and she may need help," is almost what comes out, but she figures he doesn't need to worry about his friend any more than he already does, considering the circumstances are already a little grim.]

When did she visit? Did she mention anything... out of the ordinary? Acting different? [He realizes he's sort of grasping at straws here, but he's not going to give up on finding her easily. In the very least, he needs closure on this.

Algidus takes a pause at the offer of help. He really should say something here, shouldn't he? He remembers how their last encounter went, the insults flung from both sides, and it chafes at him something fierce... right now, however, there are more important things going on. The alien hisses.] ... ... Thank you.

Shortly after the stampede, and before the storm hit. [And the masks. Fuck those things.] If there was anything going on, she didn't seem to indicate as such.

[She pauses a bit herself at that unexpected token of gratitude. Even someone like Rey has the social tact to not chide on someone who's dealing with loss, but it still comes as somewhat unexpected. Besides, she's too goddamn old to be holding grudges of any kind.]

Just wish this information could've been more helpful. Apologies.

[And Algidus was not expecting the apology. For once, he is not going to be a total ass--berate her, call her a useless human-look alike. Even he can see that would be beyond idiotic... even if venting his rage and blaming this on someone else wold make him feel better.]

That was... when I saw her too. Heh--helped her wrangle of those damned beasts... [He trails off again, surprised at how he'd slipped into a fond recollection and realizing that it made the absence hurt all over again. The alien gives another growl.] I'm going to figure out what happened.

[Good job, Algidus, you're learning. And let's be real, it's probably what AJ would've wanted, too.]

They don't taste bad once they're cooked. [Implying that she's taken some down as well, to no one's surprise.]

Been planning to do some recon in the jungle sometime. See if there are any hints as to where people have been vanishing to.

I've been combing the jungle ever since she dropped out of contact. But if you think you'll find something that I've missed--[his tone suggests he doesn't think it's likely, but he's doing his fucking best to hold back on shitty remarks like that]--then go ahead. It... can't hurt to have someone else double-checking the work. Can't be too careful with this.

No, you certainly can't be. And we may be trapped in a "cage" for the time being with this tether, but it's still a lot of ground to cover. There has to be something out there that someone hasn't scouted yet.

If there is, I'll do my damnedest to find it. I'm... I'm not going to stop searching, not until I have some confirmation... one way or another.

[She knows that there's a chance that confirmation may not come the way Algidus hopes. While Rey doesn't want to entirely get his hopes up, she doesn't want to smash them when she knows the other guy is quick to react.

[So she just sighs.] Will let you know if there are any new developments. Unfortunately, things are too different now from the way they used to be to know for certain where some people have disappeared to. When we were on the ship, we at least knew for a fact where people went if they went missing after a jump.

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