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Who: Atoli
Broadcast: video; fleet wide
Action: Marsiva
When: Dec 25ish

[This sudden turn of events has left Atoli stunned. She's to be frowning near the hospital decks. Her mind is boggled for various reasons.]

Um, can anyone hear me? My name's Atoli. I don't know what's happening. I woke up and I suddenly found myself here I--[The poor girl seems to be having trouble putting her thoughts into words. With her expression and tone it's clear that she's not taking this very well at all.]

I can't seem to remember anything from before I arrived. I think I was supposed to meet up with my friend. I got lost afterwards. [She definitely emailed Haseo and told him to go meet up with her at the Forbidden Grounds, so why is she here? It's puzzling.]

Would someone please help me? I'd hate to be a burden, but I need to know what's going on. This isn't "The World" is it?

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Yes, it is quite obvious even though it's difficult to believe.

Do we know where it's headed? [This is probably the most important thing she wants to know right now.]

It's not that difficult to believe. And I'm sure the pilot has an idea.

But we were suddenly kidnapped and thrown out into space. It's mysterious enough on it's own and I suppose you're right.

We're going to be here for a long time aren't we?

I have absolutely no way of determining that. I could speculate, but any guess I could come up with would have little or no basis in fact.

A speculation is fine, I think.

It'd be nice to have some idea of how long we'd be here for. Even a guess!

Very well. My speculation for our length of stay, in a word, is indefinite.

[He's pretty mad about it, actually, though he's expertly removed all trace of emotion from his voice. He was in the middle of something really important when he woke up and found himself here instead.]

That seems like a reasonable guess, I suppose.

We have no way of telling after all. Can I ask for your name?

[It's always easier to talk to people when you can address them personally.]

You can.

That's great! So what is it?

Please call me Ryuzaki.

[It's not his name, not really, but it's one he'd been using before he found himself yanked away from his master puzzle, and it's still useful here, so he continues to use it.]

[It's okay, Atoli isn't even her real name either.]

Ryuzaki it is then! It's very nice to meet you.

[She almost sounds a little shy.]

I would say the same, except you haven't given me your name.

My name's Atoli! I-I'm sorry.

[She's so scared of him for some reason. Atoli will do her best to act polite nevertheless.]

[It's a curious response, given that he's still putting up the guise of Ryuzaki, the almost-addle-brained detective. Outright intimidation isn't his style.]

Now I can say it's nice to meet you, Atoli.

Um, yes!!

Pardon me but do you know where I can find a roster of people on board?

[This is the quickest way for her to know who's here.]

No, I'm afraid I don't. [Which is irritating, to say the least; B is the sort of person who wants as much information as possible, and knowing who is among them is a bit part of the information lacking in this place.] Is there someone in particular you're looking for?

I-I see. [This is disappointing to learn. She stutters a little because she's alarmed by this. How do they keep track of who comes and goes? It's unnerving.]

I'm looking for someone named Haseo. He's got grey hair and he's kind of tall. [A lot taller than Atoli, that's for sure.]

How tall is "kind of tall"? Please elaborate.

Taller than me but I'd say he's about 5"8 in height?

I don't have exact measurements. He wears a scary expression sometimes. [More description might help??]

... What exactly is a "scary expression"?

Something you'd see when you'd get intimidated.

Do you know what I mean???

No, I don't. I'm not intimidated by anything.

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