001 | We Aren't in Midgand Anymore

[humene]

Who: Eleanor and You!
Broadcast: Yes.
Action: SS. Wonderduck
When: May 1st

[Video]

[After Eleanor arrives, it takes her a few days to 'adjust.' She had plenty of experience travelling, sure, but all of that was aboard a pirate ship. This is space, and there are so many questions she has.]

[Once she feels comfortable, she decides to use the communication device to reach out. At the very least, touching base with everyone here couldn't hurt.]

Good evening, everyone.

I'm Eleanor Hume. I was recently transported here to be a part of this 'show.' I can't say that I'm happy about this, but I'm going to try to make the most of it.

I look forward to meeting all of you. If there's anything you need, please let me know.

[Action]

[Eleanor is spending most of the week getting used to life on board the Wonderduck. Most of her time is spent between the armory and the bridge of the ship, but she's making occasional visits to the kitchen, too.]

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[searingedgelord]

[This is kind of a surprise. Though maybe it shouldn't be. She and Eizen are here, after all, why not Eleanor, too? But still, she wasn't really expecting it.]

Eleanor? When did you get here?

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[humene]

Velvet!

[This is certainly a shock, to say the least. The last time Eleanor had seen Velvet was their confrontation with Innominat, and she wasn't expecting her for the obvious reasons.]

[That being said, she is very happy to see her friend again.]

I just arrived. How about you? Are you doing well?

[She hesitates noticeably on the last question.]

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[searingedgelord]

[Velvet knew that they had defeated Artorius and Innominat. Eizen had told her. But he didn't give any details. Velvet wasn't sure she wanted any. She wasn't sure if knowing exactly how it went down would somehow change things.

She's since been assured that being here doesn't effect the timeline back home, but it's still weird.]

I'm...fine. [Her tone is vaguely bemused. She's as well as can be expected considering she's stuck on a space ship in a foreign universe surrounded by unfamiliar technology.] I've been here about a month now.

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[forsometimenow]

[Jennifer was always glad to have new people on her ship, but she was happy to give Eleanor a little space to adjust, too. Finally, she caught up with her in the kitchen one day.]

Hey. Everything going well so far?

[humene]

[Eleanor is happy to have space to adjust, but she's also happy to have someone approach her. If only it wasn't in the kitchen.]

As well as it can be, I suppose. I never thought I'd say this, but I miss the food on the Van Eltia.

[forsometimenow]

Mmm, the protein does take some getting used to. Thankfully, the asteroid system we're currently docked in has some actual food if you'd like a loan to go get some.

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[noblesce]

What is there to 'make the most of'? Unless you plan on playing the fool for us.

[She's so earnest and here Jusis is being his usual self... Not that she knows that.]

[humene]

Well, it's better than just being miserable, isn't it?

[It's too bad for Jusis, too, because earnest is the only way Eleanor knows how to be.]

[noblesce]

I never said I intended to be miserable. I'll do what I can, but I don't intend to treat this like some field trip or field study.

[He shrugs, his facial features not really changing much.]

Given we're on some 'reality tv show' I don't want to give anything our viewers would enjoy, especially if it's our displeasure.

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[sylphid]

[On one of Eleanor's trips to and from somewhere, a vent cover will suddenly pop off from the wall to her upper right, landing on the floor with a loud clatter. If she looks up, she'll see the head and shoulders of a teenage girl poking through the opening, gaze going from her to the cover on the floor.]

New crew member? Sorry. Mind handing me that?

[She nods to the aforementioned object on the floor.]

[humene]

[There are a few things that Eleanor needs to get used to on the Wonderduck, and among them is the way the ship actually works. She doesn't expect the cover to open, nor for someone to pop out, but that's space for you.]

Yes, I'm Eleanor.

[She picks up the vent cover and examines it, before handing it back to Fie.]

I take it you're part of our crew, too?

[sylphid]

Yep. Hold on.

[She retreats back into the vent once she has the cover, and puts it back in place. Eleanor should hear a few shuffles than silence for a while. That is until, Fie reappears from a room down the hall. A hand's held up in greeting.]

Name's Fie. I was just doing a quick sweep.

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[rockily]

[ What is with the fleet and people from their world? Honestly, it is like they have some sort of fascination with them. Still he's glad to see her face. ]

You too, Eleanor?

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[humene]

Eizen!

[She can recognize the voice, and she's grateful, but she can't see Eizen. Is this some kind of prank?]

This is Eizen, correct?

[rockily]

[ He chuckles at her suspicion. ]

Aye, it's me.

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[servantnotserving]

[Lumiére spends most of his time board the Wonderduck, it's a little hard to explore the great world beyond when you have a single stump foot and you don't even reach people's knees. As such, he's watched Elenaor's comings and goings- largely giving her the space to adjdut to...well, space.

Eventually, though, he'll give her a charming smile from his spot on top of the communications console on the bridge. ]

How are you settling in, mademoiselle? I hope space is treating you well.

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[humene]

[Eleanor's never talked to sentient furniture before, and considering the situation, she's rather calm about it.]

Yes. I had a little trouble adjusting at first, but I'm starting to enjoy it here. I'm really looking forward to--

[At least, she's calm until she looks up. That's a candle stick, alright.]

You're talking?

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[servantnotserving]

[Lumiére is used to the expression. It's become a pretty regular thing. He just rolls with it. He gives a little bow.]

A very astute observation, ma cherie. I'm Lumiére, enchanté.

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[airily]

[ Everyone's turning up this week, huh... ]

I can't believe you're already trying to help everyone. Can't you take a break?

[ He's teasing, really... ]

[humene]

[The short answer to that question is 'no,' and the long answer is 'absolutely not.' It's a friendly voice, though, and that's something she's happy about.]

The best way to adapt to a new place is by doing something familiar, no?

[She smiles, although it's just as much of a smirk.]

It's nice to hear from you, Zaveid.

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[universal_charm]

That's probably the nicest and calmest anyone's responded to this in quite a while.

_{[ Don't mind him, he just sounds a little impressed. ]}

[humene]

Maintaining composure during emergencies is a necessary skill for any soldier.

[Which, among everything else, is basically what she is back home. The compliment is very well-received.]

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[castintoflames]

Welcome. You needn't be happy - few of us discover such an emotion - but know that you will be safe for the time being. (She seems so young in comparison to him that he cannot leave her greeting unanswered.) My name is Maedhros.

[humene]

It's a pleasure to meet you.

[And that's actually more comforting than anything else she's heard yet.]

That's good to know.

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[norwaysown]

[ Signy is dropping in to the kitchen to grab some more nutritional-but-terrible-tasting food when she spots the new arrival. ]

I don't believe we've really been introduced yet. I'm Signy Mallory, pilot.