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[save_the_souls]

Who: Allen Walker
Broadcast: Video!
Action: Blue Fish
When: Today!

[For those who have been here awhile, it's a familiar feed. Allen's standing in behind a table in the lab, looking positive. Meanwhile Timcanpy sits behind him on a shelf, wearing a glowy stripe ribbon on his tail while he flaps his wings around- as if doing some sort of sign language interpretation for what Allen's saying]

Hello everyone! For those who don't know me, I'm Allen Walker, I'm one of the medics in the fleet. There seems to be a lot of new faces lately, so...either welcome aboard, or sorry you've been dragged into this- whatever you'd prefer.

[He clears his throat]

Anyway, just a couple quick announcements today! We'll be holding our bi-monthly blood drive the first weekend of February! The blood donated will be kept in case of medical emergencies that require a blood transfusion - in other words, using scientific methods to help someone whose lost a lot of blood. If you are interested in donating, we will pay you in money! In fact, we'll even pay you double the rate we usually pay since I know many of you are tight on funds.

So if you're interested and you're over the age of 16, please fill out the form attached to this video. [And what do you know, it's there] If you're interested in volunteering, please let me know. Vampires interested in volunteering will need to be able to have restraint around blood and will not be allowed to sample the blood.

This time, the drive will take place on the SS Paisley [Due to someone's psychotic sister making Blue Fish tightening up security], a thank you to Captain Alex and First Mate Stefan for the hospitality.

And of course, there will be cookies.

[Right, that out of the way]

Secondly, I'm sure everyone has noticed by now the crates that showed up in their cargo bay. My crewmate's scanner managed to detect they are gumballs inside that contain some unfamiliar substance. If there's anyone whose already opened their crate and would be willing to donate some of the cargo to our lab for us to study, we would be happy to give you money for it. [Though not nearly enough to cover the fee you'll get for breaking it open. Suckahs] Thank you.

That's all I have for today. Thank you and have a wonderful day! [He gives a wave, then cuts the feed]

[OOC: As always, the blood drive will be handwaved!]

Comments

[video]

[eyeforaneye]

I've sent you the form. Be more specific about the time of the drive itself; when will you be setting up?

Also I'll pass if the cookies are in any way mandatory.

[video]

[save_the_souls]

You did? [There's a beat of surprise before he shakes it off] Right, it'll be - [HAVE A TIME HERE SASUKE GOSH]

And...they are mandatory, actually. It's to make sure you don't pass out after donating blood.

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[pneumo]

Hello! Hi. I want blood, yes please!

[ Because that was totally the point of this announcement right. ]

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[save_the_souls]

[...Well. That's one way to immediately make Allen suspicious. A raised eyebrow.]

Oh?

And why do you want blood?

video

[percolates]

[There are so many people with white hair! Ciri's intrigued. And a little concerned, frankly.]

How many vampires are there that you need to put out a warning?

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[save_the_souls]

I don't know the exact number, I'm afraid. [He knew of a couple, but he wasn't about to rat them out to a strange woman]

But in a population like this, it's always safe to assume there's at least a few.

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[kotatsu]

[ raising her hand again!!! ]

Hi, Allen and Tim! Can I help out with the cookie table again?

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[save_the_souls]

Nanako! [Both him and Tim beam when they see her]

You sure can! You did a great job last time, we'd love to have you again!

[Video]

[flameandpassion]

[ -- !!!

it's not very often that rei stumbles across allen walkers -- and she hasn't seen him in close to two years. so this is a pleasant surprise, even if the odds are extraordinarily low that he remembers her. sasuke didn't, after all (and judging from their conversation, they're getting along as well as expected). ]

You can't be welcomed abroad with an apology attached?

[ it's said with a slight grin, though -- rei is happy to see him.

and, even more importantly -- ]

And what type of cookies?

[Video]

[save_the_souls]

[Sadly, he doesn't seem to recognize her. But he still gives a friendly smile]

Ah, well you could always take both options, I'd suppose!

And I believe it'll be sugar cookies! Though Stefan will be cooking them this time, so he'll have the final say which kind.

video

[grounds]

How much are we talking? Blood and money.

[Octavia's totally up for some credits, but her wariness is warranted.]

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[save_the_souls]

A donation is one pint of blood every time. No more than that.

As for money, it depends on your blood type and the numbers of times you donate. But it's more than a reasonable amount. [Yuff just doesn't have hard numbers because what is space economics.]

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[bryces_pup]

That's absolutely amazing that you can do that. Take blood from people and store it to use for others, I mean. [How many lives would that save back home?]

I... wish I could donate, but my blood is not safe. It would sicken people. I am sorry. [The joys of being a Grey Warden.]

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[save_the_souls]

Mm! It's a rather wonderful innovation. [He knows he's impressed by it]

[He gives her a sympathetic smile] It's alright. My blood is the same way too. [Thanks Innocence] But I'd always welcome volunteers, if you're interested.

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[moonbay]

Hey, sign me up! The more the merrier, right? [She means the more money.

Also hi, Allen. Have another Para veteran.] I just need to get off this hunk of junk first.

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[save_the_souls]

[Hey she does look familiar...Moonbay wasn't it?]

You got that right! Thank you!

Oh, the Marsiva? Well, the shuffle should be any day now! You should have more than enough time to make it to the drive.

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[interstices]

[Asuka's volunteered enough of her blood for medical purposes as it is. But the fact that they hold these drives fairly often in the first place leaves her to wonder how dangerous this purported reality show is.]

[But that isn't what she asks about to start.]

Are these actual cookies or gel?

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[save_the_souls]

They'll be actually cookies, promise.

[mikangirl]

Sign me up as per usual. [Money, double money, plus giving blood for a good cause, what's not to like?]

Your ship a little overcrowded?

[save_the_souls]

Thanks, Nami! Your help is appreciated!

And ah...no more than anyone else's! Why?

video;

[discessum]

[ It's Alisaie's first day in a foreign environment and the first message she witnesses is this. A call for blood donation and while the request was reasonably worded, there's still a hefty amount of concern felt towards it. Blood transfusions? Just how much danger was there that such an event had to take place so commonly?

And did he just say vampires? ] ...

[ Alisaie isn't aware that she's being recorded or that he may be waiting for a response from her as she leans towards in closer, studying the monitor in hand curiously. ]

video;

[save_the_souls]

Ah...

Is there something I can help with?

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[ydata]

You have quite a lot of people volunteering, Allen! That's great.

[MOMO's a little too young so she can't volunteer and plus she's a realian. ]

I don't think I can donate blood for various reasons, but you have my support! That counts for something, doesn't it?

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[save_the_souls]

Mm! This may be one of our best turn outs yet!

[Yeah that whole realian thing. Her knowing Jr. makes him not the least bit surprised she can't donate]

It certainly does count! I appreciate any support we can get! [And he means that] How have you been, MOMO?

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[survivalistcookbook]

Eugene Woods, volunteering for duty once again.

[On break and in his planetside chef's whites at that. So fancy.]

Plus, they're not cookies, but I can usually score some day-olds off of the dessert line here. Cakes and pies, usually.

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[save_the_souls]

That's wonderful to hear! We'll be glad to have your help again, Eugene!

[SO FANCY. This definitely catches Allen's attention and his eyes light up]

Oh really? I know I would love to have some cake and pies! - Er, I mean for the drive! [Right] Did you get a job as a cook on the station?

video;

[huaaaaagh]

Seems like you've got plenty of help already, but since I'm local- if you need any extra hands on the Paisley, just let me know.

[He can probably let Stefan fend for himself for a little while if need be.]

Oh, and we messed around with the crate a bit, but it hasn't been left open, sorry.

[The perks of having a time-traveler, woo.]

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[save_the_souls]

Thanks, Kirito. We'll yell for help if we need it.

[You know if Nanako goes mad with power at the cookie table and all]

Aww, guess I was too slow. That's alright, I just thought I'd try to ask.

voice

[monolike]

A blood drive? That sounds really interesting. Can anybody volunteer to do it?

voice

[save_the_souls]

Mm! As long as they're over sixteen and are in good health, yes!

[mistyday]

[A blood drive! Misty's all for helping heal people if she can but.... she never donated before, not knowing what the medical people might find. Here though, people seem to be a lot less suspcious of magic folk.]

Hey uh... I'm not a vampire or anything but... does it matter if we got magic? That won't hurt the blood will it?

[save_the_souls]

Your magic?

[He considers]

Well, that depends on the nature of your magical ability really. Sometimes it affects blood, sometimes it doesn't.

I can always test it if you're not sure though.

[intelligently]

Is there anything else you need to be concerned about for the blood or is it just vampires?

( She doesn't want to just come out and say it- )

[save_the_souls]

Vampires aren't allowed to have the blood, actually. Nor are people who intend to use for blood magic rituals or other purposes like that.

The blood is strictly for emergency purposes. People get hurt, and sometimes those injuries require a blood transfusion. That's all it is.