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[proudlywehailed]

Who: Orion and YOU
Broadcast: Voice
Action: Iskaulit
When: 9/25

[there's a shift and some crackling, as he's adjusting his position. it sounds like he's moving some things around.]

... Two questions.

One, who would be the best person to go to about setting up a larger infirmary on the Iskaulit? After what happened, I think it might be better to have some larger area set up. Especially if something ends up happening and we need to quarantine some kind of ailment.

... And two. [and then he pauses, because he doesn't know how to ask the second one. it's not like it's the first time someone's left, but..]

Does anyone know what happens to the people who leave? A theory, a guess... Anything? Going home is supposed to be the prize for winning at the end of the show, isn't it?



[ADDED LATER:]

... Just an added note, if anyone has any skill in blacksmithing, I could use your help.

Comments

[proudlywehailed]

He's the best one I have, here.

He told me you patched him up after that stupid fight he got himself into. Thanks.

[save_the_souls]

[Shit, really? A best friend? Was he supposed to know this guy? He doesn't remember Clay mentioning him- oh no, how much does this guy know about him? There's a flick of nervousness in his eyes, but he tries to brush it off. Right, just play it cool]

Ah...it was nothing. Just doing my job. He got lucky and only had bruises, really.

[proudlywehailed]

I'll make sure that if there's a next time, he's better prepared. Maybe make your job a little easier, huh?

[save_the_souls]

[....]

[It's supposed to be a nice sentiment, he knows that. But after he's had two significant others who could fight get murdered? It more just makes him cringe on the inside.]

...Honestly I'd rather he just avoided getting into more fights, myself.

[proudlywehailed]

Didn't you hear that "if"? I'd rather he kept flying his ship and teaching me about space.

... But from what I hear, he didn't exactly start this fight.

[save_the_souls]

I know. I heard the if, and he told me that. It's not like I'm mad-

[Nnngh. There's a pause and he takes a breath. He know it wasn't the most logical response. He might as well explain his weird reaction that even he knows doesn't make a lot of sense considering his own profession]

...I've just had to bury a lot of people. Many were good fighters too.

[proudlywehailed]

... I'm sorry to hear that. I can relate to that feeling.

That's why I want to make sure I've done everything for him that I can. I told him we were going to switch up our training to focus on self-defense. I can't control what happens, but I can give him a shot, and be there if he needs backup.

[save_the_souls]

[There's a pause from him, before he seems to ease up some. He can get what he's saying, and the rationale even if his knee jerk reaction was wary. Orion really did care about Clay. In his own weird enigmatic Commander way.]

...Thanks. I mean, I know I have nothing to do with this- [Clay's a grown man, they weren't even in a relationship really, he barely knew Orion] but- it's a relief to hear. Ah- I mean, as the guy who has to patch people up.

[THATS ALL IT IS YEAH!!]

You're a good friend to him.

[proudlywehailed]

Yeah, as that guy.

[he knows about the date]

He's a good one to me. I just want to return the favor.

[save_the_souls]

[LOOK ITS CASUAL OKAY STOP LOOKING AT ME; And okay, he could point out that it is an act of a good friend- but nah he'll just try to make things a bit lighter]

By teaching self defense and looking after him? You must really like learning about space then.

[proudlywehailed]

I do. And I like that it makes him happy to talk about it.

... Side note. Are there any limitations to that blood donation thing?

[save_the_souls]

[he almost says "me too", but that feels sappy and embarrassing to admit to a guy he barely knows god. So he clears his throat and go with the subject change]

- Oh! Ah, you have to be in good health, weigh 50 kilograms and be at least 16 years old.

Also, no vampires please.

[proudlywehailed]

Not a vampire. Something else special, though. But we have a few others of... my kind, here. I don't know if my blood can be used for humans, but it should be usable for them.

[save_the_souls]

Something else special?

That should be fine. I run tests on the blood to make sure it's safe to transfuse anyway, and we could always use more blood of any variation.

[proudlywehailed]

Genetically modified.

Good. I regenerate pretty fast, so... you should have no problem getting all you want from me.

[save_the_souls]

...Genetically modified doesn't mean you're not human, but alright. I'll keep that in mind during the tests.

[Wow how many times has he heard people give that line] The first time we'll do the regular one pint, if that's alright. If it does turn out your blood regenerates at a faster rate, we can talk about taking more later.

[proudlywehailed]

Sounds fine to me. If I'm safe to give to humans, I'll donate more often. Just tell me where to go.

[save_the_souls]

Give me a day or two to set up, and then come by the Blue Fish? We're docked on the moon.

[proudlywehailed]

I'll be there. Drop me a line if something comes up.

[save_the_souls]

I will.

Thank you, Orion.

[proudlywehailed]

Any time, Allen.