[ Video/Intro ] Second Lease on Life

[candyconsumption]

Who: Uchiha Itachi
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: On the S.S Paisley
When: Immediately after the ship shuffle

[ Itachi's been tinkering with the video feed. He kind of gets it. But he accidently turns it on while just trying to use the camera function to pick confetti out of his long, black hair. A red eye stares back. ]

...Who knew the afterlife would throw me a welcoming party. [ Because really, where else would he have gone to? He's buried in the sky, among stars. His fingers bat at his hair more, getting the rest of the glitter out. He'll probably be sparkly for a couple of days. However, his eyes catch sight that he is recording... and his expression softens, before going flat. He's got an incredibly similar face to someone else on board. ]

Ah. I've been caught. [ He doesn't say anything more--but the camera shows it moving away from his face before shutting off completely. ]

[ ooc: Also Open to Action for people on the S.S Paisley! ]

Comments

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[candyconsumption]

Really. That's surprising, considering he's a brat. [ But he can;t help but smile at that. ]

...As long as he's not causing you any trouble, Kenobi-san... then that's good enough for these ears.

Re: [ video / private ]

[beardstrokes]

He's never caused me anything of that sort. And I rather enjoy his company.

[ That kind of sentiment reminds him strongly of Anakin and himself. Anakin, however, is older and moving on to different paths, the kind Obi-Wan can't follow. ]

I thought it would help to hear.

[ video / private ]

[candyconsumption]

It does. [ There's a small pause. ] ...Thank you. [ Really. ]

If you could clarify... I've heard that we're all being... surveyed? Paid specimens, so to speak. I'm not 100% sure on the details.

Re: [ video / private ]

[beardstrokes]

[ Obi-Wan nods. ] You're welcome.

In a manner of speaking. We're watched through discrete means. The idea is our lives are aired for an audience to see and enjoy. Much like a drama or a series.

[ video / private ]

[candyconsumption]

I know civilians have plenty of shows to watch... but it's never been something I've paid attention to.

Is it true that the more... entertaining you prove to be, the more you're paid?

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[beardstrokes]

That's correct. I'm sure you'll notice your bank balance soon enough though it won't help much on the planet we're currently orbiting.

[ video / private ]

[candyconsumption]

...We're orbiting a...

[ And for a moment, you lose sight of his face in the video. He is moving, very fast, to the nearest window. He practically plasters himself into it. His age is showing. The device is pressed awkwardly close to the glass, but it shows his reflection, wide-eyed, as he gazes out the window. ]

...Incredible...

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[beardstrokes]

[ He can't help but smile. ]

It's quite a sight.

[ video / private ]

[candyconsumption]

It's... [...This video is private, right? ] ...Beautiful...

I've never seen anything like it before.

...What's wrong with it? The planet, I mean. [ Did it not accept their currency? Whatever that was? ]

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[beardstrokes]

Nothing is wrong with it. They just use a different currency, that's all. Finding a job there is fairly easy.

[ video / private ]

[candyconsumption]

Hm... [ Does that mean he's going to have to go exploring? ] Does everyone on the ship have a job, then?

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[beardstrokes]

Yes. There's an augment located near the brain that gives you the information necessary to perform your duties.

[ video / private ]

[candyconsumption]

[ And his hand lifted. He moved the device so it was focused on his again. His other hand was feeling behind black hair, to his ear. ]

...It's this bump behind my ear, yes? It wasn't there before.

I had a feeling something had been implanted inside of me, but... [ And while is had helped with using the device (though it was still... confusing, in the sense that he'd never used a device quite like it before), he... ]

...But how do I know what... my duty is?

Re: [ video / private ]

[beardstrokes]

You'll know once you get settled on your ship. The facts will slip into place.

[ video / private ]

[candyconsumption]

Fair enough.

...Thank you. You've helped me greatly, Kenobi-san.

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[beardstrokes]

I'm always happy to help.

[ video / private ]

[candyconsumption]

If you're able to continue to look after my brother... that will be help enough.

...I'm afraid I've failed him, in that regard.

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[beardstrokes]

I can't say if I have. Though I find that the help we provide to each other can be mutually beneficial.

[ He pauses. ] Then why not start anew?

[ video / private ]

[candyconsumption]

...It's...

I'd like to. But it's... more difficult than that.

I did something unforgivable. Other than knowing he's all right...

...I can't ask for more than that.

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[beardstrokes]

What about the things you can give? A familial relationship is not so easily tossed aside, no matter what you've done.

[ video / private ]

[candyconsumption]

[ What he could give? ] ...I'll have to think about it.

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[beardstrokes]

Of course.

[ He just got here, after all. He'll need time to acclimatize. ]

[ video / private ]

[candyconsumption]

[ He looks a little unsure of what else to say. He's sure everything else will be gathered as long as he makes an effort to learn more, so... ]

Well then, Kenobi-san... here is to us meeting another time. [ And hopefully remaining on good terms. ]

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[beardstrokes]

You can see me any time if you have any other further queries.

[ video / private ]

[candyconsumption]

Is... [ And he tilts his head a little. ] ...There a way to contact you, then, without... having to make a video or call so openly? [ And his finger points to the screen. ]

...I'd assume so, if you were able to make this conversation private, but...