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[takeabow]

Who: Nova & U
Broadcast: fleet-wide; video
Action: On First Breath
When: August 14th, early morning

[ Nova looks... tired, especially if you saw her on her first day. She's sitting up on her bed and her space looks pretty immaculate and not at all lived-in. She looks a little anxious, and rebraids the bottom of her hair before speaking, visibly uncomfortable with the camera. ]

Uh. Hey. I guess. I hope I'm not waking anyone up. I'm new so... I don't know. I can't sleep. Does anyone have any tips? Or something? It's... well, it's not exactly quiet, because things make noise. But it's... sterile? It doesn't sound right, or smell right.

I don't really want to think about it too hard. Anyway. If you could tell me what you did when you were new...

[ She trails off, awkward and tired and lets the silence go on a little long ]

It's probably just a personal problem.

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[kill_switch]

It was. [That's not even the tip of the iceberg, but she's not going to go into the gritty details.] But you learn to survive. Something this easy almost feels unreal.

[Food and water whenever you desired it. A place to sleep. A purpose in life that relied on skill.]

So. Security. You have an experience?

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[takeabow]

I know a thing or two about surviving, too. I know how to fight.

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[kill_switch]

[She nods her head in acknowledgement.] Good. Those are good skills to have.

[On that end,] We should spar sometime, if you're up to it.

[It would give her a good idea on just how extensive Nova's skills are, and it would be a good way to keep in shape up in such a tight space.]

[takeabow]

Yeah, we should. Maybe after I've gotten some sleep, if that ever happens.

[ seems a little resigned about that ]

I'm really only trained in bow work, but I can fight when I need to.

[kill_switch]

It might take some getting used to, but it'll come easier. Eventually. When you're rested, I'll teach you a few things.

[takeabow]

Thanks.

Do you have any tips?

[kill_switch]

Maintenance. Even when you're not fighting you want to keep your skills up. [Hence, to some degree; sparring. She shrugs, smiling wryly.] Easier when you're surrounded by a dozen guys vying for your title and can offer you a decent workout.

[takeabow]

Oh. I'm just usually surrounded by people trying to kill me.

[kill_switch]

[Furiosa gives a dark chuckle.] That'll do it.

[takeabow]

It's been awhile, though, so I might be rusty.

[kill_switch]

We can fix that. But first, rest. There's no urgent need for it now so you can take your time getting used to this place.

[takeabow]

I'd be sleeping if I could.

[kill_switch]

I know. [It's an adjustment. She gets that.] It won't come easy, but you'll get there.

[takeabow]

Maybe.

I get nightmares.

[ she doesn't seem totally excited to mention it but she's tired and feeling resigned ]

[kill_switch]

[She watches Nova quietly, careful not to shift her expression. That's no anything anyone wants to admit, but it is something she has experience in.] I knew someone who suffered nightmares as well. He never wanted to talk about it, but if you need someone to listen, consider my door open.

[It's hard times. Everyone deals with madness in their own way.]

[takeabow]

Thanks. Mostly I just want to sleep...

[ she really does appreciate it, but she's reluctant to be that bare around someone she's just met, no matter how badass she looks ]