driftfleet | 04

Who: Winn and you!
Broadcast: y!
Action: on the Tourist!
When: August 2nd

[ some of you may have noticed that winn has been uncharacteristically quiet for the past...16 days. he's not really sure how to address the elephant in the room - he knows these two weeks and change have been hard on the people he loves but for him it's like no time has passed and the dissonance is hard to bridge.

it's a good thing he has a not at all unhealthy coping mechanism set in place. ]

You know, if we're entertainment on a reality show, the least they can do is give us like a recap - you know your basic [ in a tv announcer impression ] here's what you missed on the Fleet - or - last week, on the young and the Drifting - [ he rubs the back of his head before shaking it ] Well, maybe talking about the 'least they can do' isn't such a great plan...first order of business - what'd I miss? Second order of business - if you or anyone you know has ever fallen into an unexplained sleep here or at any other kidnappy world - I'd appreciate it if you'd answer a couple questions, they're a text attachment at the bottom. Sorry if it's been done before, I'll gladly take a link to any previous research as well as fresh data. Third order of business -- hi. [ he gives the camera a little wave and a nervous chuckle ] Um. Yeah, I'm, I'm fine, I should've opened with that but if you know me the order isn't really gonna surprise you that much and if you don't you're probably really confused right now and looking for the off button - it's to your right, right on top, there you go.

That's it, I guess....good morning, Drifters - don't forget to drink your coffee! Winn out -

[ except he's not all the way out. hank and cisco each get the following message to their personal numbers ]

I need to discuss something in person. My place? [ he can't really leave kitty yet ]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

did you fall because you fell asleep, or did you fall asleep after you fell?

Technically, I was knocked unconscious due to the collision. I mention it despite the short duration because I don't sleep under normal circumstances.

thank you for mentioning it, it's absolutely mention-worthy. do you mind if I ask what your new ability is?

I've a feeling the mechanism is entirely different, but it's similar to Kitty's ability to phase through solid objects.

that's cool! what's the mechanism like for you? can you take someone along for the ride?

The vibranium in my body allows me to control its relative density; I cannot affect others, only myself. It's a variation on the same effect that allows flight, in my case. I can also become relatively more dense, which makes it much more difficult to cause me injury.

what's vibranium? does it allow you to shift your density by matching frequencies, vibrating your molecules on an atomic level sort of deal?

It's the rarest metal in the world and, to my knowledge, is only found in my own timeline (and the most closely related) and not other versions of Earth. My body was infused with it during its creation; the effect is something along those lines, though I'm afraid the entire scientific paper did not accompany me back from my most recent visit.

damn, I'd love to read that.

If we receive another media drop from our homes, perhaps that's what I'll take. Have you read the one I received last time, Dr. Banner's dissertation on the effects of gamma rays on plant cells?

no, but I absolutely need to!

I believe it's the only scientific paper we have on the network, which is something of a shame in my opinion.

I agree wholeheartedly. there's a lot of independent research being conducted on board, it'd be good to have some sort of publishing and discussion platform.

[ even if he'll never publish because escape related research should be kept as hidden as possible from the eyes of their overlords. ]

I did see something a short time ago about a series of lectures.

Discussion might be profitable, however. Perhaps we could make it a habit to meet during times of deep space travel so as to draw the largest number of participants?

did you now :) I noticed you didn't sign up.

the largest number of participants won't necessarily be great for discussions, too many voices could mean no one gets heard. but we can definitely use discovery 1 for meetups, however large they end up being.

I'm afraid I missed the call for it. Still, it should be education in more than one aspect.

I'd like that, I think. The differences in baseline science alone between different timelines ought to spark some interesting discussions.

as the person running it I'm pleased to inform you that the call is always open. just let me know what you'd like to talk about and I'll add you to the schedule - easy as that!

we can set up some sort of weekly meetings for the scientists on board? a science club of sorts?

I'd like that. I'll have to think on a subject, of course, and practice with someone so it won't go entirely over the audience's head.

I'd certainly attend such a meeting.

I'd be happy to play audience, and idk if you know charles but he agreed to help anyone who wants it with their lecturing skills. just poke me whenever you're ready.

we'll have to think how to best arrange it and do that.

I don't know that a doctorate in genetics makes him the type of audience I'd have to "dumb down" for, but I suppose it couldn't hurt.

Indeed. And any time you'd like to discuss something in person, you know you're always welcome on the Windrose.

he's got experience in lecturing and dumbing things down for people, he could probably help.

thanks, I'll definitely take you up on that, I could use your perspective on a couple things. and if there's ever anything I can help with, you know where to find me.

Very good.

Of course. And I do wish you good luck.

thanks, Vision. if you know anyone else who's been in an atroma induced sleep I'd appreciate it if you point them my way.

Of course. Have you spoken with Wanda and Bucky? They have both recently visited my home for the same amount of time as well.

no, I haven't. were they also in a coma? were you all in one at the same time?

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