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[Whatever solemnity Diamond had managed to affect in Atroma's last broadcast, it's all gone now. After the little jingle announces her presence, her voice rings out from every speaker with bright exuberance.]

Good morning, dear passengers! It looks like you're all enjoying summer as much as we are, hmm? All that beautiful weather, and... goodness... your summer outfits have kept us all talking. Ratings have been quite good.

[A sigh that definitely sounds on the dreamy, pleased side of things.]

As far as the Shuffle goes, it seems that faces are coming and going at a lazy summertime pace. We've lost one captain this week, but Captain Terran is taking over the helm.

And since there is nothing else to report-- [Because why would she comment on any of the serious topics going on] --it's time for a little fan mail! With children all home from school, summer is our busiest time for letters.

[To prove that there is a letter to read, the sound of unfolding paper crinkles somewhere very close to the microphone.]

"Dear Drift Fleet, I love the show! My favorite ships are the Bishop and the Golden! I hope someone from those crews win at the end. I wanted to know, if the ships were people, what would each one be like? Which ones would get along and which ones would fight? Who would have crushes on each other?"

--Goodness! What a fascinating question. This sounds like one for you to answer, dear passengers. Please, tell us your thoughts!

Remember, the worlds are watching!

[And with that, the signal goes quiet, but the line is left open. Sounds like they're waiting for a response.]

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[Time for a Bishop member to weigh in.]

I hate you and everything you stand for.

[Ah. Okay then.]

So, are you the one who's ass we have to kick to go home?

[nightingale has good priorities, see.]

[He scoffs.]

You have terrible taste if you think those two are the best ships.

Belth, you can't just tell little children that you hate them.

[Cheese is pretty ambivilent about his capture. At least he can travel, unlike in Paradisa, so he can at least manage a little good spirit for the quote-unquote watchers of the show. BIG SMILES now.]

Awww, well thank you little colt-and-or-filly, the Bishop is a pretty happy ship. [If hanging onto sanity by a thread can be considered happy.] Thanks for the support! I'd like to think the ships would all get along if they were people. Like a big, crazy family who gets together once a year to argue over dinner and play a dangerous game of cherades where somepony almost loses an eye.

Edited 2015-07-19 18:45 (UTC)

[He scoffs.]

How do you know it was written by a child? It could have been fabricated by the hosts, even!

No way! The Blue Fish is the best! [Someone seems outraged.]

Oh... well, okay?

["Captain" isn't a title he'd give himself, not really one he wants, either. He's used to following orders, not giving them.

He'll do his best, though. But first...]

By the way, her name is Sheena Fujibayashi, and she wasn't just a captain.

It could have been. And even if it was, I'm pretty sure getting on the bad side of the guys who are in literal control of everything that happens to us probably isn't, y'know, wise.

Of course, it could be a little kid who just really, really likes you.

It's a child that wrote that. They probably picked Bishop because they have animals on their crew.

[He's trying to sound passive about it, but seriously, hate you too small letter writing child. You and your stupid letter]

Hey! I'm not an animal. You know what are animals where I come from? Monkeys. So every ship with a human on board also has [oh snap he's using hoof quotes, Allen you made the pony mad] 'animals' on their crew.

"Wins"? What do they mean "wins"?

_{[ He doesn't like the sound of it. ]}

Yay! Good for you, Bishop and Golden! You guys must have worked super hard.

[Bright smile.]

We'll crush you next time!

[The fire of competition has kindled in Wrath's heart. Obviously her ship needs to be the best, just like Wrath platoon was the best. It's all friendly anyway, right?]

Hey, relax. I've got no idea who's what around here. [She waves her hand in front of her eyes. Blind.]

[He has no idea what she's doing. Showing off her hands? But there's an instant demeanour change. Smiles and everything.]

It's okay, little filly. You didn't say something greviously insulting about my species. You're a-ok to me.

[Wow he was not expecting to get a response from a pissed off pony. A pissed off pony saying some pretty derogatory slurs!]

Whoa- what the?! Don't run around calling humans "monkeys"! There's children watching you!

I'm sorry! I didn't know "animal" was a bad term to use! I just know children like penguins and ponies, that's all!

Eh? We have a fan, really? Then, I'll do my best so you're not disappointed!

As for your question... Let's see, I'm still kind of new and getting used to the Golden, so I can't talk about what other ships would be like, but... I'd like to think of Golden as a little awkward and gets misunderstood a lot, but is hard working and does her best!

[There's a pause here, as though she's responding to a question.]

...Eh? "Why's the Golden a girl?" Isn't that because ships are usually called by female pronouns? Hmm... I wonder why...!

Oh! I think I've got it! It might be because it's protecting us in a dangerous place, like a mom! Moms are pretty strong, after all!

Still, all of those are nice, fun questions. I'll have to work on figuring out an answer for that. In the mean time, those of you watching this at home, why don't you guys answer it too? I think we'd all like to know what you think, so go ahead and send what you think in, too!

This is Golden's Uzuki Shimamura, thank you for your support, and keep watching! We'll all do our best around here, too!

It's exactly like calling an Equestrian an animal, y'know. Insulting, isn't it?

And Earth children like penguins and ponies from Earth. Something neither me nor Frobisher are. Alien kids might be in for it for different reasons completely.

Which I apologised for, and I am sorry. But it doesn't give you right to run around saying that slur.

And of course, maybe you're right. Maybe it is for different reasons. [He sincerely effing doubts it, but what the fuck ever damn pony.]

Then I'm sorry for the monkey comment and now we're even.

[Except Cheese can hold a grudge forever. Just like he did with that one-nostriled hermaphrodite who stole his lucky snorkel. HE NEVER FORGETS.]

Hiro and Tadashi do build lots of robots. It's probably that.

What are you gonna do? Annoy them to death?

Alright, fair enough. Thank you.

[ Yeaaaah he ain't fond of this pony either. BUT WHATEVER! Just smile and make nice until he goes away. ]

Yes, that's right. It could be that. And they might like having a captain that's close to their age!

[He's a Party Pony, Allen, he knows a fake smile from a real one. HE KNOWS.]

Uh...huh. Sure. Could be that. Why not.

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