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Who: Jeyne
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Marsiva
When: 20th

[She should feel used to being told nothing. Her mother had prepared her for a life without answers and a lack of control in her future. It shouldn't surprise her to be taken away from her entourage and brought to a world not of her choosing, but there is nothing that could prepare her for this place. How did any of this happen? How did she go from being surrounded by an armed escort to being utterly alone in a foreign environment.

Stranger still, there was sense of understanding about where she found herself. This was space and she was on a ship among the stars. It would be simpler if this was a kidnapping, but it was something more than that, she knew that deep in her gut.

Disconcertingly, there was no one about, no one that she could question. Why would anyone want to watch her and what exactly were ratings? Why did she need to participate in whatever entertainment they had planned? More importantly, how did she know things that she never knew before?

Searching did little good. There was no one in authority and the place seemed to be silent, save for the music and screens playing in the background. There was at least one other option, if it could manage to bear fruit.

Fumbling with the device, Jeyne managed to turn it on, twisting it around until she was certain that she appeared front and center, clear for everyone to see.]

I can't seem to find anyone to tell me why I'm here. I keep hearing from the strange screens that I'm in some sort of game or performance, but that doesn't make sense. Why were we chosen and how did they bring us here?

My name is Jeyne. Can someone please help me?

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[She returns the wave with an amused laugh. This place was so confusing and frightening that a little display of friendliness and informality almost made her feel giddy.]

Sokka? Am I saying it right?

[It sounded like something from across the Narrow Sea. She didn't want to offend him by bungling his name like oafish noble.

If he was right, she can easily imagine why she was chosen then.]

That...clears matters for me, a great deal more than I thought.

Eh, close enough. Not bad for a first try.

[People have got it much more wrong. Some people still do. ]

I know it's pretty rough, at first. But you get used to it, eventually. You got any more questions? I've been here a while, so I should be able to answer most of 'em.

I hope I have more opportunity to try again.

[He was being kind to her, the least she could do was get his name right.]

Is it possible to leave this place they brought me? Is there somewhere more comfortable where I could stay?

[Some place with more people.]

It's too quiet here.

I don't see why not. I mean, you're not a serial killer or anything.

...You're not, right?

[...Nah, she can't be. ]

Not at the moment, but in a couple of days, you'll be moved from the Marsiva and be assigned to one of the smaller ships. You can probably see us out of the window, there's about thirteen of us. Until then, you're kinda stuck there. Sorry, I know it sucks when no one else is there.

[She is a killer in her own mind. Robb and his men were dead because of her, because she had tempted him into marriage and severed his oath to the Freys.

But beyond her guilt, she wants to be free of this disconcerting ship.]

No. [Lies!] I have not committed murder. [More lies!]

How do they determine where I'll be moved? Do they bring us here with certain places in mind?

[If what he was saying was true, they'd put her somewhere that would cause emotional turmoil. Some place where those who are watching them will find entertainment.]

May I ask what ship you are on?

[Given all the deaths he's inadvertently caused? He sure wouldn't count them. ]

Then we're okay! And honestly? It seems pretty arbitrary. Luckily, if you don't like the ship you get, you can transfer to another one.

[His smile widens, full of pride. ]

The Blue Fish. I'm the captain, actually. It's a pretty awesome ship.

They let you transfer without any trouble? That seems rather lax of them.

[Perhaps loyalty and service didn't matter as much in this place as it did in Westeros?]

Captain Sokka? Forgive me, but you seem a bit young to be a captain.

[He's her age, but she'll still point out the obvious.]

Why is the Blue Fish "awesome"?

Eh, I think it's more about comfort than anything else. It's not like we can actually leave or anything. Illusion of freedom, y'know?

[That gets a soft chuckle out of him. ]

I get that a lot. I'm twenty one now, actually. I just don't look it.

[Because people don't age here. It's annoying. Still, Allen has it worse off than he does. Can't grumble. ]

Because we look out for one another. Okay, and I'm sure the other ships do, too, but I got a soft spot for mine, and my crew.

If what you've said is true, I suppose it would be entertaining to give us something nice before finding a way to hurt us further.

[She's not looking forward to what they might have in mind.]

Twenty one? Forgive me, but you don't look it in the slightest. I thought you were my age, if anything.

That does sound nice. Tell me about your crew?

[She had little else to do but make conversation.]

You'd think that, wouldn't you?

[Sorry, Jeyene, Atroma are literally the worst. ]

Don't worry about it, I'm pretty sued to it by now. At least I still look young and gorgeous, gotta be glad for that.

[You keep dreaming about that, Sokka. ]

Well, my first mate is Allen, he's- pretty great, actually. I think this place would be way less efficient without him. Then we got Riona and Leliana- they're from the same world, pretty kickass ladies, actually.

And then we've got a big family here, the Starks. I'm glad they've got one another.

[Y.E.P. ]

Sadly, I think I have a sense of these Atroma.

[And yes, they do seem like the worst.]

I am certain you must have many who agree, but I must remain silent. It isn't appropriate for a wife to remark on another's attractiveness.

[Oh gods. Of course the Starks were together. However much she wanted to be at Robb's side, it didn't alter her fear of facing his siblings.

Love outweighed worry.]

Would it be possible to come on your ship? When the shuffle happens. I need to join my husband.

You're married?

[And then it sinks in...oh. OH. THAT'S where he heard her name from. Of course. His smile widens, genuinely happy. Myabe this would bring Robb some much needed happiness. ]

Of course you can! Wow, you're that Jeyne! It's great to meet you. And hey, even while you're waiting for the transfer- if you don't get shuffled onto the Blue Fish, you can come by any time.

...

Err. Though I should um...warn you. Robb's kinda...sleeping, right now. He's okay. It's just something that happens sometime.

[It's a relief to know that Robb has spoken of her, enough that people seem pleased to meet her. It makes this transition a bit easier to bear, even if she is stuck on a ship, waiting to be placed.]

It isn't difficult to travel to different ships? How exactly does on do that?

[She gives a pained look, but not one of surprise.]

I know. Lady Riona told me. I don't suppose you know anyway to wake someone from that sort of sleep?

We have these things called shuttles. They're smaller ships, can fit like, two people in them. They can easily move between the bigger ships.

[His smile turns a touch sad, as he shakes his head. ]

Nah, all we can do is wait it out, until he wakes up again.

Are they able to travel on their own or will I need a captain to steer it?

[Waiting to be moved to a ship was one matter, but it seemed that she must wait however long it would take for Robb to wake. There was no estimate, only hope that it would be soon.]

Will you tell me if anything changes until I can be with him myself? I would be in your debt.

It's.. well, you'll get in it and you'll just know how to do it yourself. That's your Augment. It's what Atroma put in your head, it means you'll understand all kinds of this space stuff.

[It was always hard to explain, especially when he knew it had to come with a feeling of violation. That Atroma played even in their own minds.]

I will, no debt required, I promise.

I suppose that makes matters easier. I don't need to rely on an escort for travel.

[Even if it made matters a bit more disconcerting. This place could be dangerous and she would have to look after herself for the first time in her life.

She touches her head, curious about how exactly this information came in her head.]

They have been rooting around in our minds?

You'll be fine. Uh...unless you want one. I mean, to get used to it. I know it's different, in Westeros.

[At least he's spent enough time with Sansa to understand THAT much. ]

Pretty much, yeah. Not the happiest of thoughts, is it?

I...would like that, but I don't know if I have that luxury any longer. I don't wish to be a bother.

[There was also a part of her that was uneasy with the idea of being surrounded by unfamiliar men.]

No, far from it.

How long have you been here?

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No bother. I know i can be hard to adjust. You can use my time as long as you need.

[She's Robb's wife and as thus part of the family. ]

Nearly two years, now.

Gods. I can hardly imagine being here for so long. Do you have family here?

[It seemed an awfully long time to be away from home and his loved ones.]

You're very kind to me, Sokka. I'm grateful. Robb is fortunate to be on your ship.

I did, for a while. My sister and my really close friends were here, but they've gone home now. I've got one friend left but it's...complicated.

[Like one of them being about five decades in the future of the other one awkward. ]

Don't mention it. We look out for each other here.

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I'm sorry. I know it must be hard to be away from them. I hope that they return someday.

[She can understand that awkwardness, what with the dead apparently coming back to life. Not that she'd complain.]

I look forward to when we can meet in person.

It's okay. They're better off, back home.

[He believes that, even if he's not sure if that's where they actually are. ]

Me too. If you need anything, don't be afraid to send me a message. I'll help however I can.

I will, as I hope I may do the same for you.

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