thespaceopera: (Atroma)
Voices from Heaven ([personal profile] thespaceopera) wrote in [community profile] driftfleet2016-10-12 10:04 pm

Happy Birthday!

[Wherever you are, passenger, whether on the surface of the planet, the way-station, or safe in your ship, all network terminals and personal communicators crackle to life. The Hosts have come calling, but there are a few differences, this time. Splashed across every screen in the Fleet, an eye-catching new image demands the attention of the passengers. And instead of the usual space-age jingle, your hosts see fit to interrupt the day with the sound of a much older song...

For the old-timers and archive-readers out there, this song has been heard once before. Much like last time, the familiar voice of Beau can be heard crooning pleasantly along in the background.

Unlike that other recording, however, Diamond's voice sparkles to the foreground before much time can pass. It would seem that the Drift Fleet's hosts are a little more on-top of things, this year.]


Hello, my darling passengers! We are here to wish you all an absolutely wonderful birthday. Sure, it's technically an anniversary, but we much prefer the idea of a birthday. It sounds better and the parties are so much more fun! You could even think of it as celebrating the beginning of a new life--two magnificent years spent under the stars...

[She sighs happily, and Beau pauses in his singing to chuckle fondly in her direction.]

And so, we have a very special present for all of you! We've been working very hard to make it a reality; it has taken quite a bit of time and effort... but we think that each and every one of you deserves it. I hope you all know how much you mean to us and to your adoring audience.

If you will look to the Marsiva, you'll notice that a special new hangar bay is open, waiting for you to arrive! That's right--we've opened up a special party room for all of you to go celebrate. We've provided games, food, and plenty of prizes. It has been hard to keep the secret quiet, but... oh, the looks on your faces when you see it will make it all worth it!

So, let's party! Relax, enjoy, and spend time with your friends... Your fans would be disappointed not to see all of their favorites there! The audience has been looking forward to this--so I'm sure it will be quite the ratings boost for everyone attending.

[Another pleased sigh, and she claps her hands!]

...But why wait? Let's start celebrating now! To kick off this special time of year, we have two questions from the audience: what would everyone like for their Drift Fleet birthdays, and if you could pick one vacation destination in all of the worlds, what would it be? Respond to this frequency with your answers, and who knows... wishes might just come true!

I am honored to have spent a second year with you wonderful people, and I can't wait to see what the next one has in store.

Enjoy your party, dear passengers! And, as always... the worlds are watching!

[The song finally comes to an end and the line remains open, presumably waiting for responses from the Fleet at large. And for those who head to the Marsiva to check it out, it turns out that Diamond's promises are true this time.

Happy second birthday, Drift Fleet!]
kill_switch: <user name="quixiotic"> (pic#9540572)

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[personal profile] kill_switch 2016-10-13 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
I want my freedom, and I want to go back home.

[Furiosa had made friends here, yes, but this isn't where she needs to be, and she's not changing her mind on that matter ]
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robitussin: (and get into yale)

[personal profile] robitussin 2016-10-13 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
i want you to go fuck yourself

how's that for an anniversary wish
guntoyourhead: (I want a little cream cheese)

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[personal profile] guntoyourhead 2016-10-13 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
Does party room equal death trap? It sounds too good to be true, and things that sound that way, usually are.
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[personal profile] experiencepoints 2016-10-13 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
My wish is for you two to shove a cactus up your assholes and clench. And for our destination, I'd like it to be wherever you are, so we can meet face-to-face.
stefanged: (crossed arms)

[personal profile] stefanged 2016-10-13 05:35 am (UTC)(link)
I'm gonna second that destination thing. It's been way too long for us to stay this far apart.
experiencepoints: (pic#7746686)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2016-10-13 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
What, you're not seconding the first part, too?
stefanged: (not gonna ask)

[personal profile] stefanged 2016-10-13 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
No. They're assholes, but until I have proof that they're the ones who kidnapped us, I wouldn't wish that on them.
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[personal profile] experiencepoints 2016-10-13 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
... I mean, if they're not the ones who kidnapped us, they're at least working with them, so...
stefanged: (gentle glance)

[personal profile] stefanged 2016-10-13 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
Fair enough, but I've got my reasons. Just trust me on those.
experiencepoints: (But can we talk about cockmonglers?)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2016-10-13 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
If you're...

[Beat.]

Wait, just to make sure, it's not because you think they're hot or anything like that, right?
stefanged: (kinda judging)

[personal profile] stefanged 2016-10-13 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
Ewww. I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear that one.

[No. Not even remotely close.]
experiencepoints: (Dishonor on your cow.)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2016-10-13 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
Look, after that fucking Jack Panther guy, I have to make sure.
stefanged: (making faces)

[personal profile] stefanged 2016-10-13 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
[?????]

I don't think I want to know. Scratch that, I definitely don't want to know.
experiencepoints: (Dishonor on your cow.)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2016-10-13 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
You absolutely don't want to know.

I'll just wish cacti on them both in your place, I guess.
stefanged: (excuse you)

[personal profile] stefanged 2016-10-13 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
Go for it. I wouldn't dare get between you and whatever you wanted.
experiencepoints: (pic#6944663)

[personal profile] experiencepoints 2016-10-13 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
Really? I'll keep that in mind.

[when i fucking murder the hosts]
stefanged: (real talk buddy)

[personal profile] stefanged 2016-10-13 06:12 am (UTC)(link)
Well... this time, definitely not, but as of right now? I wouldn't bother. [He shrugs, accidentally ending the feed.

It sure isn't a total seal of approval, but it's. something.]
killedwithlove: (Cole)

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[personal profile] killedwithlove 2016-10-13 08:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Cole just looks sad, watery eyed.]

I want someone who knows me.

[He knows people the moment he meets them, sometimes sooner. But very, very few people know Cole.]
namisan: (so cheerful (run))

[personal profile] namisan 2016-10-13 10:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Sugary sweet politeness, because what's the damn point in wishing to go home plus death threats:]

I'd like the other two pieces of my weapon, please. And my waver.
goldenglasses: Maker on LJ (I spy with my little eye something CUTE)

[personal profile] goldenglasses 2016-10-13 11:42 am (UTC)(link)
[Vash has never been a death threat kind of guy and who knows? Maybe he could get something out of all of this. So, why the hell not. Let's have a bit of fun.]

A machine that can make fresh donuts whenever I want! Piping hot and delicious! Something like that probably exists.

Ooh, it's hard to pick a location for a trip when you don't know that options. I bet there are a lot of great places out in space, but I most want to see a world filled with all kinds of different and beautiful flowers. Of all different colors!

Ah! And not be dangerous man eating kind of flowers. Not be.
hot4engines: (:D)

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[personal profile] hot4engines 2016-10-13 01:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, howdy and a Happy Birthday to you all as well!

I don't suppose a whole ship is too much to ask for? I know that sounds a little greedy, but you seem like nice folks! Serenity'd make a good addition to the Fleet, even if you can't bring her crew over...

[Kaylee's totally sincere here. She hasn't had any dealings with the hosts yet, after all.]
poisoninmypocket: (curious | sideways glance)

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[personal profile] poisoninmypocket 2016-10-13 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Good day, Ms. Diamond, Mr. Beau, and a very happy birthday to you, as well. I should very much like to have a simple conversation with you. Good company is the best gift, is it not?

[And he wants to see and question these fiends.]
preformthisneigh: (Party blowers are super serious)

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[personal profile] preformthisneigh 2016-10-13 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Did you think we'd collectively forget what you did to us the last time we were all on the Marsvia together, or?

But- yeah, sure, whatever. Like I said last year; I take exactly zero joy in doing this, but I have party pony obligations to fulfil...so.

[He half-arsedly throws a hoofful of glitter into the air. He isn't smiling. At all. ]

Happy freaking birthday, ye heartless space box.

Woo.
spontaneouscombustion: (... no...)

[personal profile] spontaneouscombustion 2016-10-13 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)


[Yiiiiiikes, that's got to be the most bitter, scathing birthday wish EVER. Pinkie knows it's not exactly unfounded, but it's still pretty dang surprising.]

... You okay, Cheesy?
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preformthisneigh: (100% fucking done)

[personal profile] preformthisneigh 2016-10-13 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[Cheese is only okay like 70% of the time. ]

Well, I'm not about to get them a cake or anything. Anyway, it's less a birthday and more a "congratulations this is how long we've been keeping everypony here".

[He knows he's failing in his party pony duties, he just can't bring himself to do it properly. He'll just be salty about it instead. ]

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