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[save_the_souls]

Who: Allen Walker and You!
Broadcast: Video
Action: Blue Fish!
When: Today

[If you've been in the fleet for awhile, you've probably seen this kind of broadcast. Allen appears to be in the Blue Fish lab, standing behind a table. Behind him Timcanpy sits on a shelf wearing a small Santa hat. Allen has a smile on, but for the observant it might seem a bit more staged than normal.]

Hello everyone! For those who don't know me, I'm Allen Walker, I'm one of the medics aboard the SS Blue Fish. I just have a few announcements for today!

Just a few announcements today! We'll be holding our bimonthly blood drive next Tuesday. 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!

[Alright, that's done, moving on now. From the way he talks, it sounds almost recited. But oh let's face it, he probably rehearses these feeds a dozen times anyway.]

Secondly, you've probably noticed by now how cold the planet is. If you aren't familiar with such climates, I recommend watching Korra's broadcast, as she has much more experience than me! Thank you Korra!

Thirdly, I want to say that during this time of year, many worlds have special holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice, Winter Veil, Hearth's Warming Eve, New Years and, probably others I don't know about. Not everyone celebrates, and that's fine if you don't. But ... there's nothing wrong with celebrating them even if we're far from home, or even celebrating a holiday not from you world. If anything, it might help people feel a bit better about being here. No matter where you are or what you celebrate- it stands true that a holiday spent with the people you cherish can be truly magical.

[There's a beat as he smiles at the camera, then he continues on in the same chipper manner:]

That said, please be careful of any holiday decorations that may actually be magical, because in some worlds' traditions that's a good way to wind up kissing your crewmates. And no, a land shark is not a good idea for a gift. They're wild animals.

That's all for now! I hope you have a good day, stay warm, and a nice holiday season.

[He gives a wave to the camera before the feed cuts out.]

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

Comments

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[dancingmd]

[Okay, so by now, Beverly's already figured out a couple of important things: that she's been sucked into some other time or universe or something (it's weird, but kind of exciting, but also scary) and that some people - like Mr. Charles and Stefan - already know her. But she hasn't put together yet that she's from the Blue Fish or that Allen would know her either. She just wants to help!

(Some things she never grows out of)]

Mr. Walker! I want to volunteer! Only... what if we aren't old enough? What can we do?

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[save_the_souls]

[Allen noticed that he hasn't seen Beverly around for a little while, but that wasn't too unusual when they were in a new system. Everyone was busy exploring, it was easy to miss one another.

So when he hears from this kid, he doesn't really connect the dots. Instead he smiles politely at her. What a polite kid!]

Well, if you'd like, you could always work as a volunteer. I know the cookie table could always use more help! Would you like that?

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[dancingmd]

[Cookies! Well of course she likes the sound of that.]

Yes, please! What do I gotta do?

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[robitussin]

...Do I want to ask about the land shark?

[She's torn.]

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[save_the_souls]

It's a shark that can walk on land.

[Helpful!]

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[robitussin]

I gathered as much, but I'm kind of curious why you brought it up out of nowhere...

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[castintoflames]

Would Elvish blood be of any use?

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[save_the_souls]

Oh yes! We don't get nearly as many elven donors as human, so it'd be quite helpful!

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[castintoflames]

I shall fill out the form, then, and make myself available.

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[witheringlotus]

[He could like, visit in person. Or he can just talk to Allen from the garden, which he is lazily watering with his free hand.]

Hey, Beansprout. Need me to give any blood? It's weaker than it used to be, but it'll still heal whoever gets it.

[Kanda is actually offering to help. It's a motherfucking Christmas miracle. Then again, his expression is not one of friendliness, more like boredom and slight annoyance. That's normal for Kanda though.]

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[save_the_souls]

[First, out of habit in an annoyed tone]

It's Allen, and I-

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[save_the_souls]

[ -- Wait that's not him arguing or insulting him. No need to get on the defensive right away. Welp]

You're...willing to donate?

Um..sure!

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[witheringlotus]

If I do it now, it means you won't beg me for it later.

[Sure, that's... totally the only reason.]

You can keep the cookies. They're not that great.

[w o w]

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[airily]

[ Hey, look, it's your favourite seraph. ]

I'd offer you up some of my blood, but... Don't know how well that'd go down.

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[save_the_souls]

[YAY??

He thinks on it]

Well, invisible blood would be a new one...but it can't be much stranger than the glittery pink blood I got once.

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[airily]

What happens if you spill it and end up slippin' over on something you can't see?

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[bythewaves]

I see my brother already spoke, but you are welcome to my blood as well, Allen, if you think it might help. I confss, this is a useful idea, and one I wish we had known of!

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[save_the_souls]

Ah, thank you, Maglor! I'm happy for your and your brother's donation!

And sorry, I'm still trying to think of a way to make this more public knowledge than the announcements. But it does happen every other month, if possible!

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[bythewaves]

No, no - do not apologise! This whole business makes it hard, eh? But tis a very good idea. Is there anything I need to do other than come?

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[arfvader]

[Someone's looking equally as chipper!]

If you're looking for someone experienced in blood draws, I am happy to announce that I am your guy!

[He lowers his voice to a whisper.]

Please say yes. Anders still won't let me around the lab stuff on the Three Twins.

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[save_the_souls]

[Okay that earns a bit of a laugh out of him]

Well that depends, sir. On what grounds does Anders not let you near the lab things?

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[arfvader]

On the grounds that modern medicine is apparently archaic and needles completely barbaric! I can't say we see eye-to-eye on the issue, but then again he has the lab support augment whereas I have been relegated to being the cook.

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[stefanged]

You know, you keep talking about those magical decorations, but I've yet to see them anywhere.

[He's probably jinxed them at this point. Sorry, bro.]

That said, uh - I also might've gotten the Center a tree and menorah this year.

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[save_the_souls]

Well it's better to be safe than sorry! You'd never know when Atroma might think that'd be good for ratings.

[It could be called "Shipfest 12"]

- You did? That's great! How'd you find them?

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[stefanged]

Oh, I made the tree with scrap metal, and the menorah was bought all the way back during the faction nonsense.

[He might've prepped for Hanukkah well in advance, or at least bought enough candleholders to act like a menorah.]

Getting a real tree would be impossible for me. You'd probably need magic or something.