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Who: The crew of the SS ~~TRAINWRECK~~ STARSTRUCK AND YOU
Broadcast: Nope, it's a mingle!
Action: Starstruck
When: Late May, after this weekend's shuffle.

[HELLO, STARSTRUCK. It's been a while and our time on this planet is drawing to a close. Did you win enough things? Or go visit the planet? Well, it looks like we lost some crewmates to gain some so maybe we should get them all settled.]

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[It's probably a good thing he doesn't know about that. He probably blamed the turbulence on Oren]

Any of us can use them, regardless of augment, apparently. Which you may find more or less uncomfortable depending on from when and where you come from...[Which, while not phrased like a question, certainly seems to be one]

[Wanda turns back to the shuttle, nodding in understanding. While she's still a little dubious about the idea of trying to fly one of the shuttles, it was at least somewhat comforting to know that her chances of success could be higher with these craft.]

Is there some sort of signing out system for these crafts? Or can we use them whenever we like?

I can't speak for the other ships, we we've instituted no such system here. We tend to go where we wish. Though the options there are limited.

Limited? How so?

You could visit the other ships or any station we should be nearby, but we go where the Marsiva goes. [He smirked] Are you contemplating escape?

[Wanda sighs, as this man guessed, she had been contemplating the use of one of these craft for escape. But she already figured it was a long-shot. Atroma would not give them the means to escape so simply.]

No, I have already come to realize that escaping from this place will not be so easy.

Then you are already ahead of the curve, as they say. The best thing you can do is wait. Everyone is sent home eventually.

[He'd spent years looking for escape in the castle, but here he no longer finds the motivation to repeat the process]

What do you mean "everyone is sent home eventually?"

Exactly as I said. Plenty have already come and gone in the few months I've been here myself. [He smiled wryly] Granted, it's an assumption that home is where they disappear to.

[Felix's words, instead of providing hope, send a slight chill down Wanda's spine. Assume home is where they disappear to? What if that is not the case? What if there is a much more sinister fate that could be waiting for them? The thoughts are enough to paint an expression of fear on Wanda's face. She tries to control it, but she still certainly looks worried.]

[Part of him wants to reassure her, but Paradisa ensured he's too suspicious to be sure of anything. That said, it also means he's experienced in dealing with that fear]

Don't let it eat at you. It won't help, believe me.

[Wanda nods her head. She hears and understands Felix, but it is not enough to completely banish the worries from her mind.]

I will try.

[It never is. This is why he drinks, when he can afford to.]

Well, that dreariness aside, perhaps I should introduce myself. Felix Harrowgate. Nice to meet you, circumstances aside. [He holds out a heavily ringed hand]

[There's a passage of time, just long enough to be noticeably awkward before Wanda reaches out and returns his offer for a handshake.]

Wanda. Wanda Maximoff.

[Felix notices, but chooses to ignore it. Maybe she'd just shy. It wouldn't be a first]

Well, Miss Maximoff, welcome to the Starstruck.

[Wanda only nods her head in response. It is a curt nod, but still a sign of respect and thanks to Felix for answering her questions. She then looks around her for a second, clearly searching for something. When she seems unable to locate what she was searching for, she blushes before turning back towards Felix.]

Could you show me back to where the crew bunks are?

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[He smiles politely and turns to start down the nearest hall]

It's just down this way. It's not a very large ship. Lucky for you, we acquired separate rooms recently.

[A few moments later down the narrow hallway and they encounter the row of tiny hatches]

[Wanda follows sheepishly behind Felix. Clearly, still a little embarrassed by how obviously green her question made her look. Nonetheless, she certainly looks grateful once Felix has guided her back towards the bunks.]

Thank you... Felix. For guiding me back. I think I might rest for a little while. The past few days have been a lot to take in.

I understand completely. I'm afraid I make an abysmal tour guide, in any case. Let me know if you have any other questions. I am, as they say, just down the hall. [He gestured to one of the farthest hatches]

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[She nods her head again, a small, warm grin on her face.]

I will. Thank you.

[His smile is a bit more strained - a symptom of issues outside of Wanda - but kind nonetheless]

You are welcome. Any time.

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