Cheerio!

[thespaceopera]

[you're starting to recognize that familiar jingle, aren't you? the folksy tune comes drifting through your ship's speakers, followed by a much different voice than usual!]

G'morning, folks! I'm legendary interplanetary commentator Beau, filling in today for our lovely Diamond... Who has been feeling a little under the weather. Hope you feel better soon, darlin'.

Speaking of weather, here's the week's forecast!

Looks like we'll be having a heavy shower of transfers in the next forty seconds or so, largely over to the Wonderduck and Blue Fish, but with lighter showers moving in over First Breath and Huntress in the following twenty. I hope you folks have unpacked your ponchos!

[there's a hearty round of canned laughter from an unseen audience...]

Aaaand I am sorry to say, it looks like there's also been a bit of a cold front of disappearances--four of our band have left us, this week. While I can personally assure you it has not been due to death or other health complications, I can't completely rule out any connection with that cold that's been going around...

[a strange pause--before a little chime goes off in the background!]

This just in, we also have two brand new captains to lead our fine ships--everyone please give a warm round of applause to Captain Sok-ka of the SS Blue Fish, and Captain Fey of the SS Huntress!

[applause! tinny, pre-recorded applause!]

Fantastic. Be sure to tune in next week for more updates, and remember... the worlds are watching!


ooc: as usual, the network is open... but you won't get a response from Beau. the ooc post is here.

Comments

[alwayscomeback]

[It's probably a good thing Sokka knows Aang, or he'd be calling Bulltigershit on this one.]

That really has to suck, not ageing at all. I bet people mess that up all the time.

[Said in tones that he kind of hopes he's not the only person who's ever put his foot in it like this.]

[save_the_souls]

[Yeah. He knows that tone. He gives him a look, but luckily is nice enough to say the truth]

Ah...yeah. All the time. It can get rather frustrating sometimes.

[alwayscomeback]

Maybe now you're away from that place you'll start ageing? Like a super growth spurt, or something.

[save_the_souls]

I-

[His eyes widen as that realization hits him. Especially what it actually might mean]

I-I don't know! Maybe!

[Aw shit. I'm gonna die]

[alwayscomeback]

[Sokka's frowns, because that was not the reaction was expecting.]

You say that like it's bad news.

[save_the_souls]

Huh-

[Oh crap that's right! Sokka can't read his inner monologue, nor does he know allen's situation.]

[....Nor does he want him to know the situation. So he'll inwardly flail and try to smile]

Ah- of course it's not bad news! Ha!

It just came as a surprise to think about, that's all!

[alwayscomeback]

Huh.

If you're training to win the least convincing competition, I think you're in for a good chance for first place.

[save_the_souls]

O-Of course I'm not!

[He huffs]

I just- I should go check out the rest of the ship. If you'll excuse me.

[He'll...grab a couple more pudding cups and start to head off the bridge!!]

[alwayscomeback]

Okay, have fun.

[YOU WIN THE PRIZE, ALLEN.]