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[save_the_souls]

Who: Allen Walker
Broadcast: Video
Action: SS Blue Fish
When: Today

[For those who've been here awhile, a familiar scene comes onto the feed. Allen's standing behind a table in the Blue Fish clinic. The lab itself looks more Halloween-y than usual. There's a jack-o-lanterns and a few Halloween decorations. Timcanpy is behind him on the shelf, where what looks to be a little cape and fake vampire teeth over his already sharp teeth. Okay.]

Hello everyone! If you don't know me, I'm Allen Walker, one of the medics aboard the Blue Fish. Nice to see you all again.

Just a few announcements today! We'll be holding our bimonthly blood drive next weekend. The blood donated is kept for medical emergencies that require blood transfusions. In other words, we use scientific methods to help someone whose lost a lot of blood. If you donate, we'll gladly pay you!

If you're interested and are over the age of 16, please fill out the form attached to this video. [And what do you know, it's there] If you're interested in volunteering, please let me know. Vampires and similar beings interested in volunteering need to be able to have restraint around blood and will not be allowed to sample the blood. The blood drive will be held on the SS Blue Fish, as usual.

And as always, there will be cookies to anyone who volunteers or donates.

Moving on, a few other minor announcements. [He puts on a pair of reading glasses and starts to read off a sheet of paper:]

Over the next few weeks, there's a number of Earth holidays of a rather...macabre flavour: Day of the Dead, Bonfire Night, and most popular- Halloween. So if you have Earth crewmates carving pumpkins, dressing up, showing a fascination with skeletons, ghosts and other things like that, gouging on candy, burning effigies- that's why. Please don't be alarmed.

If you drink blood or enjoy your meat rare, I've been notified that the meat from the planet can give rather...odd side effects if not cooked thoroughly. Side effects include decreased in good decision-making skills and increased urges to write poetry. Please show caution.

Finally, there's been many reports of some people feeling some sort of...presence with the planet. [for a second, he looks uneasy about it, but it leaves after a moment] We're still looking fully into it, and I'm not sure what it means. If anyone has any more information about it, it'd be appreciated.

And that's all for today. Thank you everyone. Have a good day.

[He waves to the camera before it gets shut off]

[OOC: As usual, the blood drive will be handwaved!]

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[bluediligence]

A blood drive? That's such a cool idea! I'd love to donate, but I don't know my blood type, or how much I weigh. (ﾟヘﾟ)

[ Her self-esteem says "too much" and her skinny ribs say "not enough". Life's tough when you don't know where to get your hands on a set of scales. ]

So, until I find out, please count me in as a volunteer! My name's Nakamori Aoko, I'm a newbie on the Wonderduck.

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[save_the_souls]

Ah, it's okay if you don't know your blood type! We tests everyone's blood when we first receive it.

But thank you very much, Nakamori! Either as a donor or a volunteer, we'd be happy to have you!

[bluediligence]

Oh, please call me Aoko! It's really nice to meet you, Allen.

[ He'd looked kind of familiar over the video, but … there's no point in making assumptions. Aoko knows that better than most – or at least she had, back in Kyriakos. ]

Have you been running this for very long? What gave you the idea?

[save_the_souls]

Alright! It's nice to meet you too, Aoko.

I've been running this about...a year and a half now? The last place I was had a blood bank in its clinic, so continuing that seemed like a good idea.

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[nowyouseeit]

[a blood drive. . . huh! having come directly from a world where people mostly used healing magic and other, non-scientific means of treating injuries, Kaito can appreciate the normality of something as simple as a blood drive. it makes him think of home, where things like magic were a rarity]

[he grins at his communicator before he fires off a reply text]

sign me up! but i've got a question first: chocolate chip cookies, right?

[IMPORTANT THINGS TO ASK ABOUT]

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[save_the_souls]

Ah, yes! I think we have some? Pinkie Pie is usually the one that handles the baking, but I can mention chocolate chip to her.

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[nowyouseeit]

[yessssss]

not that i would have changed my mind if you were supplying oatmeal raisin instead, but chocolate chip's a nice perk.

although. . . do events that cause medical emergencies happen here often?

[the new kid's way of asking if their trip through space is particularly. . . well. dangerous]

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[save_the_souls]

I understand.

[Allen ain't judging for someone asking for their favorite kind. Fair question to him]

Well, not that often, no. Most of the time, things are rather peaceful. The blood bank is more a safety precaution. Though, there have been times where it's been needed to be used, so it's good to have it on hand.

[Video]

[goldenglasses]

Poetry...

[Give him a moment.]

Why do I feel this was first hand experience? Was Sokka unable to wait for it to be cooked to eat meat this time? [Said in a deadpan, sarcastic way, yet at the same time wouldn't really be surprised to hear it was true.]

[Video]

[save_the_souls]

[He laughs]

Actually, it wasn't Sokka this time. He doesn't need strange meat to write poetry.

[Video]

[goldenglasses]

Well that's good. If he can wait at least long enough for the meat to be cooked then the food supply must be okay.

[He kids. Mostly.]

I suppose writing poetry is better than getting sick or breaking out like an allergy. I admit; it's a strange side effect.

[But onto the other thing that got his attention.]

This planet is a strange one, isn't it? I have to admit the more time I spend on the surface the more I think I do feel a presence as well. Not in the way say of being watched, but something out there.

[Video]

[save_the_souls]

Well, it seems to be a magical planet. Magic planet, magic side effects. I'm just glad no one's turned into an animal.

[Since that's always fun]

Mm. There's some sort of creature living there. Not sure if it's the planet itself or the forest or something else.

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[alwayscomeback]

Dude you are so right
Poetry is from the soul
Meat is better cooked

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[save_the_souls]

[YEAH BRO]

See? He can break into verse without trying.

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[kill_switch]

I'd like to volunteer. For the blood drive.

[As a recipient of a blood transfusion herself, Furiosa knew how important they could be. It was only fitting that she pay it forward.]

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[save_the_souls]

Really? Wonderful, thank you! What's your name?

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[kill_switch]

Furiosa. Captain of the First Breath.

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[save_the_souls]

Nice to meet you, Furiosa. You've been here a long time, haven't you? [He's at least seen the name on the rosters a long time]

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[bryces_pup]

As usual, I'll happily help volunteer since I can't donate.

[Thanks, taint.]

Also, these holidays sound... interesting. They all relate to the dead and spirits, I take?

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[save_the_souls]

Thank you, Riona!

[Yeah tains suck bro. He feels you]

Mm! They do! It varies from culture to culture on Earth what they exactly mean. Some believe it's for honouring the dead, others it's about warding off roaming spirits - and of course, there's those who just want a nice reason to party and indulge in spooky things.

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[bryces_pup]

Ah, we have something somewhat similar in Thedas. We call it All Souls Day. It's a day to remember the dead, and the Chantry often uses it as remembrance for Andraste's death.

[her lips quirk to the side.]

No candy or pumpkins to be found there, though.

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[save_the_souls]

Andraste?

[lightbends]

[He said meat and weird side effects... that can only mean one person.]

What did Sokka eat now. Also - I could volunteer if you need the help.

[save_the_souls]

[He laughs]

Actually, it wasn't Sokka this time.

But thank! I welcome all the help we can get!

[lightbends]

Really? I mean- I guess it's good he doesn't put everything in his mouth...

[She's so relieved, Allen, you have no idea. She was worried she'd have to save him from his own curiosity!!]

Just point me to where you want me and I'm there. I can heal with waterbending or I can help with clean up - whatever's available, really.

[However actually using needles would be a little tricky. She's also not sure about actually giving blood. Who knows what that could do.]