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driftfleet2015-08-03 11:47 am
thespaceopera) wrote in driftfleet2015-08-03 11:47 am
Song for a Summer Night
[It hasn't even been a week, but the jingle announcing the Shuffle chimes out from every speaker. And your host's voice follows quickly, sounding just as bright and confident as she has all month.]
Good morning, dear passengers! Are you ready for another Drift Fleet Shuffle and letter from your adoring fans? I know I sure am! What a lovely, lovely month this has been-- an impromptu summer vacation you could say. We will all be so sad when it's over.
Even the influx and departure of passengers has been lazy this week. It's barely a ripple in the water.
Oh-- and don't you worry about those minor malfunctions we've been experiencing. Our technicians have them almost squared away, I'm sure. Not that I've heard many of you complaining, however...
[She breathes a knowing little chuckle before she continues, and there is a rustle of paper near the microphone to signal the upcoming fan letter.]
Now, this letter comes to us written on lovely blue paper. It really fits the theme. I wish you all could see it.
Ahem, "dear Drift Fleet, I have been watching you for several cycles now, and I wanted to say that I've been enjoying the camaraderie that the passengers have been showing this cycle, but it still doesn't compare to the ninth. Are we going to be disappointed again? I'm concerned that these passengers don't have any drive. So, my question to each passenger is, what is your motivation to win? Why do you think you are going to win the Drift Fleet?"
[And Diamond just can't help but take a big, thrilled breath upon the conclusion of the letter.]
--Well! What a good question! It's one that I think we've all been wondering for some time now, so please... do tell us all why you are the one that has what it takes to win.
And remember, the worlds are watching!
[Once again, the broadcast silences but the line is left open and waiting.]
ooc: → here
(as before, those who responded to the last Shuffle broadcasts will have had noticeable little bonuses to their ratings earnings for the week. apparently, audience participation really is a big hit!)
Good morning, dear passengers! Are you ready for another Drift Fleet Shuffle and letter from your adoring fans? I know I sure am! What a lovely, lovely month this has been-- an impromptu summer vacation you could say. We will all be so sad when it's over.
Even the influx and departure of passengers has been lazy this week. It's barely a ripple in the water.
Oh-- and don't you worry about those minor malfunctions we've been experiencing. Our technicians have them almost squared away, I'm sure. Not that I've heard many of you complaining, however...
[She breathes a knowing little chuckle before she continues, and there is a rustle of paper near the microphone to signal the upcoming fan letter.]
Now, this letter comes to us written on lovely blue paper. It really fits the theme. I wish you all could see it.
Ahem, "dear Drift Fleet, I have been watching you for several cycles now, and I wanted to say that I've been enjoying the camaraderie that the passengers have been showing this cycle, but it still doesn't compare to the ninth. Are we going to be disappointed again? I'm concerned that these passengers don't have any drive. So, my question to each passenger is, what is your motivation to win? Why do you think you are going to win the Drift Fleet?"
[And Diamond just can't help but take a big, thrilled breath upon the conclusion of the letter.]
--Well! What a good question! It's one that I think we've all been wondering for some time now, so please... do tell us all why you are the one that has what it takes to win.
And remember, the worlds are watching!
[Once again, the broadcast silences but the line is left open and waiting.]
ooc: → here
(as before, those who responded to the last Shuffle broadcasts will have had noticeable little bonuses to their ratings earnings for the week. apparently, audience participation really is a big hit!)
Video
Well, I can't say I am interested in winning so much as making sure everyone gets out of this. So I'm not sure how high my chances of winning in the way you imagine are.
[There's another pause, as he swallows.]
...But if I did win, it's probably because I cheated.
[Yeah. That seems legit. Is he done? He's going back to eating now.]