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driftfleet2015-11-11 09:24 pm
thespaceopera) wrote in driftfleet2015-11-11 09:24 pm
We'll be back after these important messages
[just when it seems like the Hosts are going to leave you all to yourselves, with this latest upset--augments glitching left and right, revealing things that are supposed to be hidden--the faces of Atroma appear once more. the usual jingle plays from the speakers in the main hall, and the giant screen flickers to life.
Diamond's smiling face once again graces her beloved passengers.]
Good evening, everyone! I hope you are all doing well, despite the... continuing technical issues.
I would first like to thank you all for being so patient! We greatly appreciate your cooperation through this difficult time, and we want to assure you that the repairs are nearly complete.
I can't imagine how eager you all must be to get out of here and return to the comfort of your own ships. I want nothing more than to speed the fleet through this rough patch, and get back to our regularly scheduled activities.
So... if you're like me, and are getting tired of all of this calibration nonsense, let me tell you exactly how we can all make that happen.
[and here's where she takes a breath, with a little rise and drop of her shoulders, but she doesn't let her smile falter.]
...I see that some of you have been digging at things that might seem fun and interesting at first, but I would like to let you know that the more energy we spend putting everything back where it belongs, the longer the calibrations are going to take.
So, instead of making things harder on yourselves and on us, I would like you all to do something that will speed things up a bit. Instead of straining yourselves on outdated and silly things, I encourage you to find someone who isn't part of your own crew and talk to them. Make a new friend and tell them all about your ship and the interesting folks you live with.
Not only will the audience love it, but you will be focusing on your beloved ships and establishing new connections, and that is just the kind of thing that will make this whole thing easier on all of us.
Sounds simple, right? Just get out there, say hello to someone, exchange some stories, and we'll all be done with this unpleasant business in no time.
[and just as they had on the first day of calibration, your Hosts are right there, present and listening.
you certainly don't have to answer them in the way that they would like, but if you do have anything to say to the Hosts, now is a great time to do so. who knows when they'll deign to speak to the fleet in real-time again.]
Diamond's smiling face once again graces her beloved passengers.]
Good evening, everyone! I hope you are all doing well, despite the... continuing technical issues.
I would first like to thank you all for being so patient! We greatly appreciate your cooperation through this difficult time, and we want to assure you that the repairs are nearly complete.
I can't imagine how eager you all must be to get out of here and return to the comfort of your own ships. I want nothing more than to speed the fleet through this rough patch, and get back to our regularly scheduled activities.
So... if you're like me, and are getting tired of all of this calibration nonsense, let me tell you exactly how we can all make that happen.
[and here's where she takes a breath, with a little rise and drop of her shoulders, but she doesn't let her smile falter.]
...I see that some of you have been digging at things that might seem fun and interesting at first, but I would like to let you know that the more energy we spend putting everything back where it belongs, the longer the calibrations are going to take.
So, instead of making things harder on yourselves and on us, I would like you all to do something that will speed things up a bit. Instead of straining yourselves on outdated and silly things, I encourage you to find someone who isn't part of your own crew and talk to them. Make a new friend and tell them all about your ship and the interesting folks you live with.
Not only will the audience love it, but you will be focusing on your beloved ships and establishing new connections, and that is just the kind of thing that will make this whole thing easier on all of us.
Sounds simple, right? Just get out there, say hello to someone, exchange some stories, and we'll all be done with this unpleasant business in no time.
[and just as they had on the first day of calibration, your Hosts are right there, present and listening.
you certainly don't have to answer them in the way that they would like, but if you do have anything to say to the Hosts, now is a great time to do so. who knows when they'll deign to speak to the fleet in real-time again.]
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Instead, he responded with a smooth and polite tone.]
When we say ... done with this unpleasant business, does that mean you will then be releasing everyone to return home, or do you mean, you will continue to keep us under observation for the amusement of the masses?
[A crooked smile in turn.] Oh, yes, by the by ... Hello. I am Tyrion Lannister, one of your newest captives. I like wine. I believe it is your turn to share - such as - what does - [and here he takes out a piece of paper, which is carefully written.] Multimedia Enrichment Host Ship #56295001, mean?
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And while you may be missing the point of my instruction, I'll humor you.
That number is the Marsiva's designated ID number-- nothing more. Which, really goes to show that tampering with pointless things you should leave alone isn't going to help anyone.
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[Is Tyrion's perfectly polite response - before he smiled once more.]
And unless we are betrothed, I would prefer if you simply referred to me by my formal title. Lord Tyrion shall do nicely. Now ...
[He looked at the piece of paper again.] If it has a designated number, that means that all the ships have numbers, correct? I am still a little puzzled over the word ... 'multimedia'. What does that mean?
[A pause.] Oh yes, my manners ... we are sharing are we not? I also like books.
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Books! Yes, wonderful... have your other passengers informed you that they have been constructing a lovely library in the fleet? They're always looking for more helping hands to care for it. It's a complicated project, you know.
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And I am merely attempting to keep the conversation on track, dear, as I believe you are playing a game that I am not. You are supposed to be speaking with your fellow passengers about yourselves, focusing on returning to your proper ships-- not trading information back and forth with your hosts.
I am merely trying to encourage one and not the other.
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[Stubby fingers folded together, as mis-matched eyes narrowed on her.] Why?
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I am trying to help you all speed up this calibration nonsense. And if you all follow my instructions, it will be finished in no time flat. That's all.
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So ... why distract us with these idiotic games?
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Oh... you weren't there for the attacks, were you? I do apologize... I hadn't realized that your fellow passengers had left you in the dark about that.
See-- the fleet was attacked. The ships and passengers both were driven into some interference which has had a negative effect on everything, knocking quite a few things out of synchronization.
So, yes. These calibrations are necessary, and focusing on your ships instead of tampering with things that you shouldn't be bothering with will speed the process up.
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