driftfleet | ♢ 01

Who: Sarah Turner and you!
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: SS Golden
When: 12/06

[as the video flickers on, a blonde teenager stares intently at the camera before she flashes a toothy smile and leans in closer]

Aaaand there we go. Testing, one two-- [she taps the camera twice and grins a little wider as she hears feedback from her own device]

Is it too late for a Wizard of Oz reference? Because we sure are not in Kansas any more. [her left hand reaches up to fiddle with a strand of her wavy blonde hair as she looks up, past the camera]

So tell me if I leave anything out, because here's what I've got figured out so far. We're on Survivor: Space Edition, with just a dab of Star Travel mixed in for flavor. And I'm guessing instead of getting voted off the island, we get jetted off into space? Man, and I thought human reality TV was vicious. Turns out aliens are the real assholes.

[but despite that she laughs a bit at her own joke and turns her full attention back to the screen before she continues]

I guess the meet-and-greet comes next. Hey, I'm Sarah. [she wiggles the fingers of her right hand in a half-hearted wave] Nice to meet you, blah blah blah. While we're on the subject of introductions, I looked through the contestant list, and you guys have some wild names. Special shout out to "Belthazar" and "Adrasteius"... I can't tell if your parents were huge nerds, or if they just hated you.

So! Who all is out there? Don't be shy, I don't bite... much. [aaand yep, she accompanies that with another shit-eating-grin. She'll also be lounging around the Golden's kitchen area... Draped forward on the counter and snacking on her free pudding. Such a class act, this one.]

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Oh? Well I have been told that I'm pretty charming. [such... sass....... no she's not pissy that she was 'entertaining' ugh, way to ruin a fun thing]

I aim to please.

[she seems pretty damn smug about all of this, honestly]

Whoever told you that had a very interesting definition of 'charming'.

Ooh, zing. Nice burn.

[although she's still very "tee hee" about it. Sarcasm city up in here between the both of them]

I'll see you around Nightengale. Brush up on your jabs while I'm gone, I expect only the best.

Eh, that sounds like too much effort.

Oh, but... Before you go, can I give one piece of advice?

Shoot. But I can't promise that I'll follow it.

Oh, that's up to you, but...

If you see a woman with blue skin, feline ears, and a tail? That's my teammate, Magpie. She's... not as reasonable as me. So... I mean, you can do whatever you want, but I'd recommend against your whole trying to be an asshole thing with her. Unless you're into concussions.

I don't know, my death threat just hit is personal record at three today. I could maybe get it higher.

[but she drops the charade quickly and shrugs]

But thanks for the tip, I'll think about it.

Oh, no, she wouldn't kill you. She is way too mean for that.

Yeah, it's up to you. Just figured I should give you some warning.

So why bother? Trying to keep your friend from doing something they'll feel bad about later?

I don't know if she's able to feel bad about things she's done. You seem new to all of this, so I'm actually trying to help you out a bit.

[ugh gross. She scrunches her nose slightly]

You really shouldn't bother. It's a sweet thought, but don't.

Oh? Why not?

[she just shrugs]

First of all, it's a waste of your time, and mine. And second, I think you're interesting-- but nothing makes a relationship more boring than knowing that one person is trying to babysit the other.

Oh? Is that something that happens to you often?

Nope, I avoid it.

Right. In that case, I guess you don't need the rest of the information on this place.

I'll bet you five space dollars I could get someone else to tell me on my terms. I think I'm starting to get a good read on this place.

Tell you? Sure, you can. On your terms? I'm not sure.

If we has out the details, would you want to take that bet?

Not really, since I have no idea what a 'dollar' is.

[cue dramatic sigh]

Money? Do you have that where you come from?

Oh. Yeah, but ours is gold pieces.

Are you not from Earth, then?

[huh... interesting]

I totally am. Hometown, United States of America, year 2013. But if your Earth had people prancing around with capes and magic staffs, then we might come from different versions.

Nope. Never been there. Honestly, everything I've seen about the place makes me dislike it a bit more.

But I thought Earth's money was called 'yen'.

Oh, it is. We have different countries. Different countries, different money.

But the point still stands. Want to bet five... gold peices? I bet someone here knows the exchange rate.

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