1. Say, say, say, ain't it been some kinda day

[pompous_today]

Who: Simon Tam and you
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Anyone aboard the Marsiva
When: From yesterday until the mighty shuffle!

[A very well-dressed man is seriously studying the communicator. His hair is tousled, and his clothing- fancy as it is- looks disheveled. Like he fell asleep in his clothes or... something else.

Hmmm.

At any rate, the young man looks pretty irate, but when he speaks, his voice is perfectly friendly.]

I've been watching this network for a bit and want to make sure I am understanding things correctly. I am part of a group of people who have been abducted and will be used to entertain a television audience? [He purses his lips.] Is there anything else I should know?

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[got_it_memorized]

Playing it safe is never a bad idea. [It can get a little dull, but in the end, you gotta look out for #1.]

Well, welcome to the ride, Doc. Got a name? Mine's Axel, I'm captain of the Tourist.

[pompous_today]

I'm Simon- it is nice to meet you, Captain. And thank you for the information.

[got_it_memorized]

[He starts to tell him 'Axel' is fine, but then stops. 'Captain' actually sounds kind of cool, so... he'll leave it at that.]

Maybe I'll see you around, then, Doc Simon.

[pompous_today]

Of course- perhaps I will even end up on your ship.