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[percolates]

Who: Ciri and you!
Broadcast: Fleetwide video.
Action: On the Marsiva! Feel free to tap her on the shoulder and say hi.
When: Nooooow, a little bit after her arrival.

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[For someone who looks like she stepped out of some medieval era, Ciri doesn't seem too alarmed by all the space and technology. It's easy enough for her to figure out how to broadcast, and she peers into the camera for a moment before speaking.]

So, two questions: where can I get a sword, and how exactly are my abilities dampened, here? [Because the first thing she tried to do was teleport back to Skellige, only for a whole lot of nothing to happen. Maybe if she didn't have enemies to demolish she'd actually feel some relief about the fact that what makes her a target for so many people is gone.] I can't be the only one. Someone must be very skilled to figure out how to keep that much control over us.

And... one more thing. I don't suppose any of my companions have found themselves here. [She frowns, brow creasing with worry. It's unlikely. She knows how sudden world-hopping works... or doesn't work. Still, she must try.] Geralt? Yennefer? Triss?

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[moonbay]

[A voice from a nearby bunk calls over to respond. She's definitely not answering questions, as that would imply something helpful.]

What abilities are you talking about? If you don't specify, people probably can't help.

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[She doesn't really want to say anything about teleporting or portals on a broadcoast, but she's got a point.]

Under normal circumstances, I'd be able to get off this ship. Those sorts of abilities.

[moonbay]

We're most likely supposed to not leave, those kind of things are a no go. You got other stuff you can do unrelated to that?

[She sits up now, watching the other woman.] If so, maybe those are active.

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... somewhat. I think I can do everything else, just not that. [She was able to teleport a few feet away, just not out. If her powers were gone completely she wouldn't be too upset about it, but if that were to happen, she'd rather be stranded at home.]

It's strange. I've never had an outside source block me like this.

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[theirinurpants]

[ Alistair is mostly just hanging around the Marsiva, eating way more of the icky protein food than he probably should. But, hey, he'll greet the new arrivals, why not? Especially the pretty ones. ]

I haven't seen a sword yet. If you find one, will you let me know?

[ He pauses a beat. ] Are you a mage, then?

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[More specifically, Ciri wants her sword, but she has a feeling she might need a sword to get it in the first place. She just can't seem to keep a hand on her possessions these days.]

Me, a mage? [She scoffs, only because that's actually funny.] No. I'm just not very accustomed to being stuck.

Who are you? If I am to share any information about swords, I might need your name.

[theirinurpants]

[ That's an... interesting reaction. ]

I'm Alistair. Just a regular old Grey Warden, at your service.

[ He flashes her what he hopes is a winning smile - after his first inadvertent broadcast he hasn't been divulging the whole king thing to most people. What's the point? ]

So if you're not a mage, what sort of powers are you talking about?

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Ciri. Pleasure to meet you. [His smile gets one in return from her as she introduces herself, but she's quick to latch onto the unfamiliar term:] What's a Grey Warden?

[Clearly some sort of warrior. She can tell that much at least--a soldier, perhaps? As for Alistair's question, Ciri tries to play it off with a shrug. No big deal.]

Like I said, I'm good at not being trapped. I tried to leave this place but nothing happened.

[Not vague at all.]

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What kind of abilities do you have, if you don't mind my askin'?

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[percolates]

[She squints a little at the lack of video trying to determine if she messed something up. After a moment, she shrugs.]

I can... teleport. [Moonbay is right; being vague about this now isn't going to do her any favors.] Between places, worlds. Usually.

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That's probably not workin' right here. They don't want you goin' anywhere you ain't s'posed to be.

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[helladoomed]

[Chloe was just coming around the corner, headphones in her ears, in time to spot the woman giving her speech to the monitors, and she clicks her music off to listen, waiting nearby, arms crossed and leaning against the wall.]

[When she's finally done the blue-haired girl speaks up.]

I don't think weapons are a thing here. I mean, I had a gun on me and they took it. Probably the same thing for swords.

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That's what I'm learning, but it never hurts to ask.

[Sighing, she stares at the monitor for a moment longer before turning towards the voice. Oh. A girl with blue hair. She's seen people with unnatural colors like that once upon a time, but the blue is very nice.]

I like your hair.

[helladoomed]

[Chloe laughs.]

Thanks. And sorry. I think we're all supposed to unarmed or some shit. It's totally stupid.

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What do you need a sword for out in space?

[percolates]

Same reason you would need one anywhere else, I'd imagine.

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[wolfuncaged]

You need to be fortunate enough to find a planet with blacksmiths capable of creating them.

They are very few and far between.

[Choo-choo. Bad news train pulling into the station. ]

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[Elves are always bringing the bad news.]

Thank you. I will have to keep an eye out or find something else entirely, then.

[There are fists, of course, but nothing is quite as good as stabbing.]

Are there many elves in the fleet? I did not think I would see any here.

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[They're the worst. ]

...There are a few of us. If you count the different worlds.

[pneumo]

Sascha~

[ ...Offers the oh-so-helpful loser as he pokes his head around the corner, hand raised. He may or may not have been eavesdropping at the same time he was snooping through cupboards and lockers and such.

For science.

Also for sunglasses. ]

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[What. Ciri looks up, staring at the stranger for a long moment, trying to figure out if Sascha is a name or a greeting or something else or maybe all of the above.]

... what?

[pneumo]

[ Name. Naaaame. But because he's just so helpful, he'll repeat it again. ]

Sascha♥

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[heavenonearth]

[ that panic moment of waking up without a weapon - yeah, he can totally level with that. he'd felt all but naked without his handgun when he'd arrived. it's no fun. ]

Sorry to say I haven't seen any swords around, myself. Don't suppose you know how to use a firearm, huh?

[percolates]

No. Is that the norm around here?

[heavenonearth]

Seems that way. They're not so tough to use, if you've got a good grip. I could teach you, if you like, once you're off that ship. How's your aim?