driftfleet | 02

Who: Winn
Broadcast: Fleetwide video
Action: the Tourist
When: now!

[ last time he posted anything, he was a nervous wreck and kind of nauseous. the changes the past two months have left in him are impossible to miss; winn is smiling, upbeat, and almost comfortable. the nervous energy that is there has more to do with his addressing a bunch of strangers than the constant fear of death by space-stuff that overshadowed his first feed. ]

Hi, if we don't know each other - I'm Winn Schott. If we do know each other...I'm still Winn Schott - [ shaking his head, why hasn't he learned from the last time? prepare a script! ]

Anyway! I've been here for a couple months now, and it's been interesting - and I mean that in the original sense of the word. Think about it - not only are we in outer space [ there's only a slight wince at that, and even a lot of excitement. space is terrifying - but it's also really cool ] - but we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to reach across the multiverse and learn things that haven't even been dreamed up in our worlds yet. I've been learning - a ton from just casually talking to people, but there is a much better way to do this if we all cooperate, [ open source. it's the way of the future! ] and I know I'm not the only one out there who's interested!

So, I've got a suggestion for anyone who thinks that's really cool - and - pity for anyone who doesn't [ and by pity, he means judgment. he gestures excitedly with his hands as he introduces his brilliant concept ] - 2016: A Space-Time Odyssey - a series of free weekly lectures about anything and everything we've got here. Talks about different worlds, science, history, art lessons, concerts - I know we've got some musicians here - basically anything anyone signs up to talk about, teach, perform, or however you communicate things where you're from. Since we don't have a lecture hall we can broadcast the talks - give ourselves a fun routine....and if that doesn't work for someone, I can post the notes I'm so gonna take of all of these. Who's in? Who wants to go first?

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What's the anti-zen? Cuz, it sounds like a way to find that.

You'd be surprised where your mind goes once you fall into a rhythm.

I think I have a pretty good idea.

Oh? And where do you think that is?

_{[ No really Winn. He's curious. ]}

Why am I running in place when I could be doing anything but running in place?

[ falling into a rhythm isn't something he can really imagine when it comes to this sort of activity. besides, letting his mind roam free may not be the best idea in the world, especially on a public network. ]

I mean it's a good thing to do to help clear your head - unblock your brain, so to speak. It's not like you can really go for a walk when we're traveling between places. Treadmill is the next best thing.

That wasn't really my go-to brain clearer.

[ but he doesn't have his video games either, and hey -- he might get a breakthrough before he starts wheezing? he does get exercise with kitty, but he should probably work his muscles at least a little. they have good conditions on these ships, but they're still in outer space. if nothing else, it might help him work through some of his nervous-angry energy. ]

But I'll give it a shot. So how about you? What can I sign you up to talk about?

Always a spot open for you. Besides, you don't want to lose your shape, do you? Exercise is important in space - keeps you from atrophying.

_{[ He raises his brows at the question. ]}

Oh, I wasn't really thinking about giving a talk or anything.

[ and even he has a shape to lose. it's not a lot...but he's definitely not atrophying yet. he'd rather not do it ever. it doesn't sound like fun. ]

Come on -- you've got awesome stories, you're really gonna hog them to yourself? You can even talk about the importance of exercise if you have to.

_{[ Exercise is a beautiful thing. ]}

Heh. Maybe I'll think of something later. Nothing comes right to mind as something to actually lecture about.

I've got enough volunteers to keep us busy for a while, so get back to me when you do.

[ knowledge is a beautiful thing. exercise is that thing you do to keep the brain-carrier running. unless it's the kind of exercise you get in bed with a beautiful woman. that really is a beautiful thing. ]

Run on it.

Haha. Maybe if you run with me I'll get an idea. Heck, I could probably do a series on self-defense. Who knows what planets we'll end up on or in what situations. People should know how to defend themselves.

See, you're getting ideas already!

[ he knows how to defend himself! step 1 - seek out nearest badass woman. step 2 - hide behind her. ]

_{[ And what happens when there is no badass woman, Winn? That's a very
situational defense mechanism. ]}

Tell you what - I'll do it if you join me on the treadmill for at least thirty minutes.

[ there are always badass women, jim. most of them even have k-starting names. it's totally a thing.

he hesitates for half a moment - he's not sure he can run for thirty minutes - but then again 'run' wasn't one of the specifications. he just said join me. and as humiliating as walking by his side as he runs may be - it's not gonna be worse than admitting what a difficult feat it would be for him to accomplish on a public network. ]

Deal, those better be some badass lectures!

[ ok he could actually really use them. ]

_{[ He smirks, glad he's won. ]}

Are you doubting me, Winn?

You know, there's just no trust anymore.

[ he shrugs and shakes his head, couldn't be more obviously joking if he laughed out loud. ]

Hmmm-mmm. That's another fifteen minutes tacked on to the treadmill.

_{[ Mwhahahaha. ]}

We already made a deal, man, that's not how you build trust.

It's what you owe me for doubting me in the first place.

Hey, if you don't wanna be doubted, prove yourself - don't be a jerk.

I'm not the one that has to do proving - forty-five minutes tonight on the treadmill before dinner. See you then!

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