driftfleet | [video]

Who: Ravi Chakrabarti and YOU
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: HS Marsiva
When: Pre-shuffle!

[When Ravi wakes up in a completely unfamiliar bunk, his first thought is that he's been whisked back to the zombie camp with the unmentionable name and is about to have a bevy of overenthusiastic, purple gorilla nurses descend upon him. But as the minutes tick by uneventfully, he decides to brave the unknown to explore his surroundings and - despite the perplexities of his current situation - is visibly delighted by everything he sees. When he finally gets the hang of the communicator, his hands are actually shaking from the excitement of it all, making his image a little blurry onscreen.]

Apparently I'm in space! Which is actually pretty bloody brilliant! It's a definite upgrade from my previous zombie camp escapade, let me tell you, but I have so many questions!

[He looks like he's about to start rambling for hours on end, but manages to visibly reel himself in first. It's probably best to start with the basics.]

I'm Dr. Ravi Chakrabarti and I suppose this makes me a new member of this fleet, if there is a fleet. Which I'm pretty sure there is since I'm just about one hundred percent certain I could see other ships from the viewing area.

[A huge grin breaks out over his face as he mentally processes this again.]

I'm part of a fleet and I'm broadcasting in space! I mean, look, I'm obviously not thrilled about being displaced from home again, but if it has to happen, at least I'm on an actual, honest-to-God spaceship! And if anyone can provide some information on why exactly I'm in space, I'd be much obliged. Don't get me wrong, I could only have ever dreamed about all this robotic medical equipment in the last place, but at least the gorilla nursing staff was a bit more communicative.

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And they're interested in exactly what you'd expect, at least so I hear.

So we should obviously plan the most awkward date imaginable to help our ratings?

You're catching on quick.

Edited 2016-10-05 05:03 (UTC)

I'm game if you are! The world deserves to see someone who is the embodiment of "a perfect ten" on a date. You'll be there too, of course.

[His tone is teasing, and he's pretty sure she's not exactly lacking for confidence either.]

[Her ego is, indeed, not so easily threatened. Natasha has a very realistic view of herself in that regard.]

A ten, really? Well, I really can't argue with the hair...

And don't forget the beard!

I guess the only concern is what I'd have to wear! I don't suppose they provide a new wardrobe for us?

That depends on how generous you are when you use the word wardrobe.

Edited 2016-10-05 05:37 (UTC)

I was thinking a nice suit. Possibly a powder blue tuxedo.

I think I may have dodged a bullet there.

You can't knock it 'til you've tried it!

I'd look terrible in a powder blue suit.

[Intentionally misinterpreting.]

I have the feeling that - like myself - you have the ability to look good in just about everything!

Hm. Not really fishing for compliments; I'm just not so much of a powder blue sort of girl.

It's fine, I understand. Not everyone can be perfect!

[He grins to show how completely not serious he is.]

Look, I should probably let you get back to your day, but I'd be up for that drink sometime if you are.

[That gets a shrug out of her, not dismissive but amenable.]

Sure. I think I can make room for you in my busy schedule.

[He lowers his voice to a stage-whisper.]

Injecting a little "will-they-or-won't-they" tension into the scenario for added drama! Nicely played!

[And the goofy thumbs up that follows probably destroys any semblance of that for the viewers.]