the scheduled program will now continue...

[thespaceopera]

[You know that giant screen beside the mysterious counter? It turns out that it's not just there to watch cartoons on. A couple days after that ominous broadcast, an old jingle rings from the speakers... and the screen beams to life.

Veteran passengers may remember the blonde-haired, blue-eyed Diamond. But today the special guest is someone different: a woman perhaps in her twenties, with perfect red curls and eyes of a near-glowing shade of aquamarine. She smiles with blood-painted lips.]

Good morning, dear passengers. [Her voice is the very definition of svelte.] I apologize for any inconvenience you’ve experienced in the past few days. We’ve been having some… technical difficulties, so we’ve gathered you all together while we iron those out.

[She draws her nails along the desk in front of her. Click, click, click.]

Please, please make yourself comfortable-- and do let us know if you need anything.

[She isn’t alone. Another appears - a figure in a suit, hair cut short and eyes harboring the same near-glow as the redheaded lady she moves to stand beside. There’s a smile playing at the edge of her own purple-painted lips as she casually drapes an arm over her co-host’s shoulders, though her attention is clearly on the camera -- the viewers. The cameras are rolling and the show must go on, after all.]

We hope your stay here is a restful one. You deserve a break after all the hard work you’ve done this season, don’t you agree? And of course, we’re more than glad to help with that. So please, make yourselves right at home.

[And there’s a suave, charming wink for the camera~]

[ooc: The new hosts will be taking a few questions. Feel free to say something! Also be sure to check out the plot update!]

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[alwayscomeback]

I take it Diamond and Beau have checked out for good, then?

[That was a shitty way to put down your people, Atroma. ]

What do we call you? I'm just dying to know.

video.

[uprightness]

You know you're only going to find the same end Diamond did. When the time is right, they'll get rid of you too.

[ and as it turns out - in a rather painful way. ]

Whatever they told you, it won't be any different.

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[edwinjarvis]

... You seem so poised and confident.

[And here Jarvis is, playing the same card. He's good at playing polite butler while still being a sourpuss, himself. The feed before had unsettled him greatly, but he's at least had time to not give them the satisfaction of seeing him bothered.]

I'm impressed, considering the sudden deaths of the people before you; I for one would be rather anxious, working for a company that has so little value for the lives of its employees.

[hollystrike]

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Interesting. [She saw the original broadcast and... honestly didn't really care either way, except for the fact that the drilling really set her teeth on edge. My ears are sensitive, thank you.]

Carmen and Chase, was it? Is there any chance of meeting you in person? You're very attractive.

[Which has nothing to do with why she wants to meet them in person, of course. She expects the predictable answer, but hey. She can try.]

[goldenglasses]

[Vash had been listening to prior conversations and has picked up a couple things, but he's also curious.]

Good to meet you Chase and Carmen! I hope you enjoy your new positions!

Hm, as for making things more comfortable, do you think we could get some fresh donuts here? Nothing says: good morning! Forget bad dreams and start the day! Like a nice warm donut in the morning!

[He doesn't really care. Okay, he wouldn't say no to donuts, but it's more he's curious if he could get some sort of small creature comforts in here. And a possible long shot that they might say something about the "dreams" people have been having lately.]

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[tough_love]

[Let them know if she needs anything, huh? Alright, she'll bite.]

My hammer. It was stolen from me during my arrival, and I would have it returned.

[She's beyond indifferent regarding the two new hosts, but that doesn't mean she might as well test them a bit. Even though she already suspects they aren't going to be helpful, it could still be nice to force them to make excuses for why the offered assistance can't actually be given.]

It is unlikely any of you have need of a warhammer anyway.

[dirtyredneck]

Send me back home.

[Straight to the point. Home was crap, but it was home and he had people to protect any way he could.]

[humene]

We deserve answers.

[On the one hand, confronting the hosts probably isn't the smartest move, since Eleanor isn't sure how hostile they ultimately are. On the other, this is her first chance to get information that doesn't involve stealing.]

What happened to those people on the previous broadcast? What were those rooms? Why are we here?

[passingthrough]

[Her last abduction taught her it was best not to engage with the help. You kept a distance and you watched. You learned what you could or at least you learned what they wanted you to learn for whatever that was worth. But no one is asking the question she cares about in the moment.]

Where's Winn? Where's anyone who disappears?

[She knows what people think happen. What people want to believe. She wants to hear what they'll say. It doesn't mean she'll believe it at face value, but she wants the answer nonetheless. What's the company line?]