Fun in the sun

[thespaceopera]

[It's that time again, kids. A familiar little jingle rings out through every speaker, and your host's voice is right behind it, sounding as chipper as ever. Her cheer could almost outshine the sun!]

Good morning, dear passengers! I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine on your shoulders and the sand between your toes. Don't forget your sunscreen, though... there's no telling what sorts of silly things a foreign sun might do to your skin!

Also, we apologize for any little hiccups in the functionality of some of your augments--there are a few harmless technical difficulties that are being resolved as we speak. So, if anyone is feeling a little funny, there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Just relax, and it should be resolved in no time.

As for the Shuffle, I hope you're all not too busy with your summertime fun to take time and welcome this week's batch of new faces, as well as congratulate Captain Matthews on his promotion!

[Oh, remember that scattered, distant laughter and applause? It's back! All must be right with the worlds.]

And since last week was such a big hit-- here is another letter from some lucky audience member!

[She clears her throat.]

"Hello! Long-time watcher, first-time writer, here... and I'm always just so impressed by the crazy skills and hilarious backstories of the passengers. I was wondering, if each passenger could share one piece of advice with us, what would it be?"

--Well! You heard them, folks. Your audience awaits your answers! Make them good.

[And then, just before she signs off, she leaves one last hurried warning.]

Finally, be sure to jettison your temporary, Atroma-licensed, land-and-sea recreational outfits before the fleet leaves this system's range!

And remember, the worlds are watching!

[As before, the signal goes quiet, but the line is left open. Someone is listening.]


ooc: → here
(also, anyone who responded to Diamond's broadcast last week is free to have noticed by now that they've received a suspicious little bonus to their ratings payout. audience participation pays off??)

Comments

[thebarkside]

[ jade is probably in the kitchen on the wonderduck, but she's cupping her hands to call to the ceiling, as if aiming for the speakers: ]

Never trust cats! They're all giant jerks.

[savedtheworld]

But- but cats are so nice, and cute!

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[delincuente]

They're watching us jettison our recreational outfits? Those pervy bastards.

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[zessica]

Ugh! I was wondering what type of show this was, and now I know. [She sounds disgusted.]

[experiencepoints]

My advice is to not watch this shit.

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[preformthisneigh]

Howdy there, First-Time-Writer! My piece of advice to you is never, ever open a box of one dozen starving, crazed weasels, no matter what the guy at the doughnut place says.

Your face will thank you.

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[faithfulwisdom]

That is.... very specific.

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[faithfulwisdom]

I am not certain I would describe many of the histories I have heard here as 'hilarious.'

Nevertheless, if you wish for advice, I would say this: be bold, but do not be brash- and do not mistake one for the other. [Do as he says, not has he has done, okay.]

[delincuente]

What, murder and kidnapping and demon castles aren't hilarious? You need to live a little, man.

[unbearablynaive]

[Advice, huh?]

Because one can do something does not mean one should do something. Think well on the consequences of your actions.

[child_of_bhaal]

Here's some advice: stop messing with us.

[Every time Diamond talks, Syeira hates her just a little bit more. She doesn't bother to hide it.]

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[save_the_souls]

[ They're asking for advice? Ngh. He guesses this question is pretty harmless, and hey, he could always use a bit more money... ]

[Truly, there's only one bit of worthwhile advice that pops in his mind.]

Don't stop, keep walking.

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[bolder]

Like your name! [As always, she is super helpful.]

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[tobeajedi]

That's a good one.

[radiantwingedone]

[ .. Sure, why not. ]

If you're going to be cutting things, for cooking, hold your hand with your knuckles flat. Less accidents happen that way.

[ Don't think on how he was blind in the last place he was. ]

[geonomy]

[Well. He grins, holds the edge of his visor, and:]

Never, ever give up on your dreams! Remember, you'll be fine! Just keep reaching for the stars, and you'll make it!

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[zessica]

[A familiar voice can't help but try and stifle a laugh.]

Clay, you sound like the main character of a children's tv show. [It doesn't sound like a bad thing, though.]

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[zessica]

[She actually stops to consider this, a few different emotions visible before she gives her two cents.]

Mm, good question. No matter how bad it gets, or how hopeless you think something is, there's always someone or something to help you through it. Don't just give in without fighting back.

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[reproducer]

"Be honest to yourself!" It sounds really deep and meaningful, right?

[touchofrogue]

[So... this was it, huh? Her new 'Malnosso representative.' She offers the camera a sharp smile.]

Too much TV rots your brains. Shut it off an' pick up a good book.

Anon Text

[kill_switch]

[This is her first attempt at anonymous texting, and this is strange technology for her, so the strength of her encryption isn't exactly the strongest.]

Remember no one has the right to treat you less than human.

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[averagestar]

One piece of advice is it...? Then, just keep doing your best and things will work out somehow! Even if you're going through a tough patch, as long as you keep on doing your best, things will turn out okay in the end!

Well, it's kind of my motto too, but it's still a good piece of advice.

[savedtheworld]

Um...

...

Dance like there's no tomorrow!

[tobeajedi]

[Hilarious backstories?]

I have two pieces of advice. First, don't ask a bunch of kidnapped strangers on a holoshow how to live your life. Second, don't let other people decide how you should think of someone.

Okay, so how much do they know about us?

[Viewers, producers, pick your 'they'.]

[voice]

[heresyandlace]

[a smooth, lazy-sounding voice chimes in.]

Being that we haven't found any strong evidence toward anything that they don't know, it's safest to assume that the answer to that question is 'everything.'

...Also, I find what you've chosen for your second piece of advice very interesting. Good choice.

[notkittenaround]

[ The power of the unknown and the dominant. How... unfortunately familiar. Yet, if it is by participation that she might regain some of her lost power, and in participation so little blood might be spilled, she can hardly deny the ease of opportunity. ]

When all else fails, there is little to be lost by raining a great blow against a foolish head.

With a book.