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[proweird]

Who: Elena Gilbert
Broadcast: Yes
Action: Yes (on the hospitality deck of the Marsiva)
When: Now

[ Elena wakes with a start, her first thought being that she'd fallen asleep in one of the unused patient rooms. She rubs her arms with her hands, an attempt to chase away the chill and gives the room a good look. This isn't any room in the hospital. She puts her feet on the ground and stands. She's still dressed in the long-sleeved thermal top and blue scrubs she wears at work. She tucks a strand of her dark hair behind one ear.

Once she orients herself and does a little bit of exploring, she heads to one of the screens to browse the network and get a better grasp of this place. After that's done, she makes her own broadcast, giving the video screen a sheepish smile. ]

Hi, I'm Elena Gilbert. I just arrived and I've got no idea what to say here. Am I supposed to tell the class all about myself? I think I used to be good at this. [ She takes a deep breath then releases it. ] Whatever this is. I can honestly say this is my first time on a reality show though.

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[nonightdriving]

[Since his own awakening upon the Marsiva, Ignis has kept his eyes open for the arrival of anyone else from Eos. Mostly, he's looking for Gladio or Prompto. However, that doesn't mean that he would ignore the disorientation of anyone new to their strange life here.

He has more manners than that, after all.]

Good day, Ms. Gilbert. My name is Ignis Scientia and I have a feeling that that sentiment is something that we share, despite rumors that you might hear to the contrary. I arrived not long ago myself. If you have any questions, I might be of service in answering them or I can direct you to someone who is better adept at doing so.

[proweird]

[ She smiles at him. Manners are a good thing, though now that she's got someone willing to answer questions, most of them have completely fled her brain. ]

Speaking of rumors...there seem to be a lot of them going on. Is that normal?

[nonightdriving]

[It's okay. She can blame his dashing good looks when asked later. He'd almost like that.]

I'm not absolutely positive, but I would think not. However, I spoke to another young woman that said strange things happen all of the time and result in gifts from those who watch the show. They're called sponsor drops and can be useful and useless, depending on the things going on.

She also said that we are paid monthly and that credits are made available when we reach other worlds.

[proweird]

[ So kind of him. She'll remember that and she'd be amused if he told her that. ]

Okay. [ She thins her lips and frowns a bit in a sort of facial shrug, even nodding her head a bit ] Well, those are both good things to know. Are we being paid for our appearance on this reality show or our jobs on the ship? Or both?

[passingthrough]

Elena! [Kitty looks decidedly pleased to see her despite realizing the odds that the girl remembers her are extremely low. Then again, Pavel did and it sounds like she's been through these kinds of places before.] I was starting to think I'd seen my last of versions of you. [She did know several in the prison after all.]

[proweird]

[ That response is definitely one of someone who knows her but...no matter how hard Elena looks at the girl, she doesn't recognize her. It's not one of her patients or she would have called her 'Dr. GIlbert'. ] I"m sorry. I don't--have we met?

[passingthrough]

I've met you maybe four times now? Five? I stopped counting. I'm Kitty. Kitty Pryde. We're not from the same world or anything.

[proweird]

Wow. I guess I get around? [ Different versions of herself. They have to be and if this sort of thing is possible than different versions must be possible as well. Her mind is reeling with it and that's probably obvious from her expression and the tone of her words. ] It's nice to meet you, Kitty. Sorry. I'm a little...overwhelmed, I guess you could say.

[ With this information, with the fact that they're in space...how she got here...Stefan being alive...everything]

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[stefanged]

[ His eyes must be playing tricks on him again.

Stefan can't think of any other explanation the Fleet would choose Elena, let alone an Elena who - who doesn't remember the place. (Who doesn't remember him screwing up their friendship. Who doesn't remember him lying to her over something so, so stupid.) Who may or may not want to see his face, let alone hear his voice.

He doesn't immediately respond to her broadcast. No, Stefan takes the time to furiously wipe back the tears from his face and to make sure he looks picture perfect. He looks older than she remembers, and he certainly feels it too.

Even then, his eyes are still bloodshot when he manages to turn on the feed and give her an equally sheepish smile - ]

Hey, Elena. [ His expression grows more genuine as he leans in, as if he's about to share a secret:] It helps if you ask a question or tell everyone a fun fact. You've got a few of those, right?

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[proweird]

[ Talk about eyes playing tricks...

It takes her a full two seconds to respond and in that time, pure shock flickers across her face, not dissipating when she finally finds her words. ]

Stefan?

[ Wow. It's been...years. Her throat closes up a little and her eyes tear up a bit. His death doesn't hurt anymore, but she will always, always miss him. He saved her in every way that a person can possibly be saved Yes, she knows that's from Titanic. Shut up

Inexplicably, when he leans in, she feels a flash of anger. How dare he act like it's nothing, like this is normal, like he's not dead. She manages to swallow that anger as she runs a trembling hand through her hair. It's shorter than he's ever seen it (just hitting her collarbone) and she looks older as well. As she studies him, she notices little things about him, like the fact that he looks a little older and his eyes are bloodshot. Maybe seeing her isn't easy for him either. ] I--[ She stops, biting her bottom lip. Okay. Casual. She can do casual, right? It's not as if people in her world don't come back from the dead all the time. ]

Hey.

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[stefanged]

[ His shoulders - his entire posture, really - sinks as he takes sight of her shorter hair. She's older than he remembered. Good, she must've gone home. She must've lived, and experienced the world, and done all of the wild, crazy things that he wanted her to.

As much as he's grown to appreciate the Fleet, it's no substitute for their world. ]

It's good to see you. [ Understatement of the year, he thinks, noticing that they're both struggling to find words. He finds himself blinking back tears again, and - he's better than this. He has to be.

Stefan can't blame her anger. Even back home, he knows he's screwed up a lot. Maybe a joke wasn't the best way to dissipate the ever-constant tension between them. He tries again, for something more serious - ] You're still on the Marsiva, right? I'm sorry that I can't come get you.

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[proweird]

[ She's not sure about wild and crazy. She's been pretty busy with school, but she has done a few things. During the summer, she would sometimes meet Bonnie where ever she was in the world and they'd set out on a girl's adventure. She's grown older, and she hopes wiser. She's just begun what she affectionately calls 'real life'

And now she's here. She doesn't understand, doesn't know yet, that this is now her 'real life'. His affirmation about seeing her makes her smile, relax a little. There's a lot she's yet to find out about this place, despite the augmentation in her head, but it feels a little safer, a little more familiar, with Stefan here. It also feels a little surreal as she's accepted his death. She went to his funeral after all and helped Caroline grieve. She's missed him so much, more than she even realized now that she's 'face to face' with him. ] It's really good to see you. [ And her expression is so genuine and so tender the way it's always been. ] Yes. [ Her expression falls a little. ] Do you know when I'll be able to see you?

[ Because he won't be real until she can hold him and feel how real he is. ]

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[edwinjarvis]

Lovely to meet you, Miss Gilbert. And compliments to being so calm in a rather... sudden foreign... universe. [Still weird, but at least he's good at dealing with oddities; just look at the people he works beside.] I'm Edwin Jarvis -- most refer to me by Jarvis.

If you have any questions, I'm more than happy to provide answers.

Re: video.

[proweird]

[ She smiles a little at the screen. ] The foreign universe is new to me, but weird isn't. You can call me Elena. [ Or if he insists on titles: Dr. Gilbert. ] It's nice to meet you, Jarvis. Have you been here a while?

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[edwinjarvis]

[He's probably gonna call you Dr. Gilbert.

But if it makes you feel any better, he always calls Stefan Mr. Salvatore. No one is safe.]

I've been here for a few months. Hardly an achievement compared to some, but still far too long to be a captive, however nice the accommodations are. I would take advantage of being aboard the Marsiva, on that note! The kitchen especially!

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[proweird]

[ Jarvis, she already thinks you're precious.

The mention of the word 'captive', she sobers and swallows hard. That's the difficult part of it, isn't it? They didn't choose to be here. They've all got lives elsewhere, or she assumes they do. Of course, she hadn't quite thought of it like that yet; she hasn't had time to want to leave and Stefan, who's dead in her world, is here. She forces a small smile. ]

The kitchen? Things seem a little sparse here. Are the other ships worse?

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[collegedropout]

That depends. Do you want to talk about yourself?

We all have plenty of time to listen.

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[proweird]

[ He gets a 'wth' look from her. ] Not...really? Does--[ She stops, checking herself, smiling a little as she does. ] I was going to ask if anyone really likes talking about themselves, but I've met plenty of people who do.

[ She takes a deep breath, stands a little straighter and smiles. ] Okay. Here goes. I'm actually Dr. Elena Gilbert, but I'm not quite used to hearing that yet. I've only been practicing in the ER in Mystic Falls for a few months. I lived in Mystic Falls most of my life and recently moved back after getting my MD to work there. It's where my life is, where my home is.

[ She gives the camera a curious look. ] Your turn.

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[collegedropout]

I can tell you with a hell of a lot of certainty my brother would tell you way too much if you asked.

[He smiles softly to himself at the thought.]

I'm Sam Winchester. Not a doctor, so I'm definitely not used to hearing it, but I've faked being one before. [Okay, maybe he's being a little bit of a shit; but it's honesty, so there's that. I investigate paranormal or supernatural murders and help stop anymore deaths from happening.

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[tempredmental]

[There were a couple of new arrivals this week. Keith was also exploring the hospitality deck and barely missed bumping into Elena physically thanks to being quick on his feet once he realized she was there.]

Oh! sorry.

[He was wearing some odd looking armor that could also pass for a space suit and carrying a matching helmet under his arm.]

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[proweird]

[ Elena takes a step back and to the side to avoid him. She's not as fast as she used to be, but her reflexes are good and she's quick enough. She smiles, shaking her head at his apology. She's not expecting him to be wearing a suit of armor, but a space suit...well, they are on a space ship. ]

It's okay. [ She gives the outfit another look and then asks what she's not certain is a stupid question or not. ] Were you...outside?

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[tempredmental]

[Keith gave her something of a sheepish look, and then, at her question, looked down at himself for a second. Right. The armor.]

Oh. [He shook his head.] No. This is what I woke up in. It's my Paladin armor from back home.

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[perfecting]

That's the awkward part isn't it?

[ telling the class. ]

I'd say welcome but it'll be a bit weird.

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[proweird]

Definitely. I've never actually had to do it. I grew up in the same town and by the time I'd gotten to college, they'd sort of dispensed with that.

[ that gets a raised brow ]

This experience or saying welcome.

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[perfecting]

Both. I mean, it's not like you want to be here so saying 'welcome' is probably -

[ useless? boarding on rude? ]

And the experience, definitely that, too.