And Let Us Gather 'Round [ Video + Action ]

[universal_charm]

Who: Kirk and The Fine People of the Fleet
Broadcast: Yes
Action: On the Iskaulit, Specifically at the Melting Pot - Note: After the Broadcast
When: After they start heading away from the system

Video
<sub>[ Kirk appears on the screen, and probably like many people he looks tired and a bit beaten up. Scratches not yet healed on his face, one even covered with a bandage on his cheek, that sort of drawn look around his eyes after all the sleepless nights and the battles and general horridness. A little to pale, perhaps.

Even so, he gives as warm a smile as he can as he begins to speak. ]</sub>

For those of you who might not know, I come from a world called Earth - or at least, one of the versions represented here. On my world, in the country I hail from, we celebrate something known as Thanksgiving roughly around this time of year if I've done my calculations correct. Some people call it Friendsgiving, but it's all the same really.

Essentially, it's a time to a give thanks for the good things in your life, your friends, and your family. In the spirit of that, I've arranged for a gathering at the Melting Pot - a thank you to Jarvis for that. Everyone who wishes to come is welcome.

I just thought we all could use a day, a place, to be together and to just enjoy each other. So I hope to see you there.

Action: The Melting Pot
<sub>[ The restaurant is set up to allow as much mingling as possible when people arrive - places to sit, of course, but there's gentle music playing for those who might want to dance and just to give some atmosphere (but not loud enough to stop conversation at all). Food and drink is laid out - things to nibble on rather than the usual feasts associated with a Thanksgiving. Not particularly ideal, but it's what could be managed. Unless, of course, anyone decided to bring something else to add to the spread.

Not a fancy party, to be sure, but it's warm and inviting, which is what Kirk had hoped for. A place for them all to come together and enjoy each other and just be glad they were all there and if not quite completely whole, then, well, able to be there. ]

[ooc: Open mingle! Feel free to create your own starters and do as you like - tis a warm Friendsgiving party for the Fleet! ]</sub>

Comments

[dreamvour]

Heeh, I didn't know about the document - I'll have to read it over, just in case I miss something. [if anything, she's thorough] Do you have any idea how many people there are here?

Oh - my augment? It's personnel.

[padadin]

Yeah, a reading will help a lot. And whatever else you need, ask your captain, or the network. [He pauses to think about that question - how big is the fleet?] We're around one hundred, give it or take. It's hard to keep track when we people appear and disappear every day.

Personnel, huh? Doesn't sound too bad. If you ever need to try something, though, you can pay to change it.

[dreamvour]

Mm, I'll do that . . . eventually. I haven't met any of my shipmates yet. [that's in a few posts] That's not a lot. [she tilts her head] There's no warning when people disappear?

[and there she goes, slumping downwards. She tried, okay] It's a counseling job, isn't it? I think assigning me to that is fairly appropriate.

[padadin]

Not at all. People just show up and disappear like a ghost. Some times they come back without memories of being here, too.

[That's alright, it's a relaxing party, not a classroom. She's allowed to slump!] Glad to hear you got something you're comfortable with. Atroma isn't always thoughtful when they assign the jobs, the trouble probably gives them good ratings.

[dreamvour]

Ghosts don't disappear quietly. [. . . she clears her throat] Do they ever come back with memories?

[it's hard work pretending to be human sometimes, especially when she's learning she doesn't have to] That doesn't surprise me. They sound very troublesome. [mischievous, like some of the spirits she knows] I don't know if I'd say I'm comfortable with it, but if someone really wanted my help I'd do my best for them.

[padadin]

Speaking of experience? [Now he's curious!] Yes, some times. But it isn't as common.

Atroma are awful people, Baku. [Just... putting that out there. He meant it when he said things are usually not as bad as cannibal planet, but he doesn't want Baku to have a naive impression while jumping in. A naughty pet is "troublesome". Atroma are asshole.] That's always a good attitude to have, but especially here. One thing these crews do well, and that's helping each other. We're all in this together after all.

[dreamvour]

Mmm. You could say dealing with ghosts is part of my job. [it IS your job, Baku] I wonder why that is . . .

Creatures in a position of power like the Atroma are tend to be. [now THAT is the voice of experience, albeit given through her deadpan tone] That's good to know. Humans tend to come together in tough times, so I'm glad it's happened here.

[padadin]

So you're some kind of medium or exorcist? [It wouldn't surprise him, he's met so many different people and seen so much weird shit...] The general accepted theory says it's because of the ratings.

[A nod of agreement. That's deep, and Shiro wonders if she's an incredibly smart girl or one of those "I don't look my age" cases.] Me too. We couldn't have made out of the last two planets if it wasn't for teamwork.

[dreamvour]

Sometimes an exorcist, if it's necessary. My job is mainly to protect humans from other supernatural creatures, so I generally try to relocate spirits so everyone is happy. [dryly] Ratings.

[oh Shiro, you're about to find out exactly what she is. It's strange being open about it, but so far, so good] It's inspiring to watch. I've seen it happen a number of times.

[padadin]

That's a very honorable job. [Approval to the max! He wants to protect people too, he gets the feeling.] Is dealing with ghosts dangerous?

[Now he's super curious about it. Also, letting go of the ratings discussion. He's not a fan of the topic, because of his own experiences, and it's not like he has more information to offer on it anyway.]

It sounds like you've lived through some tragedies. I'm sorry.

[dreamvour]

Thank you? [it's rare that anyone calls it "honorable". But then again, she rarely ever talks about her job] It can be. Some become so obsessed with why they're stuck that they become a different kind of spirit entirely. Others are there for so long that they've forgotten why. But most tend to be harmless - they're just lost.

[she shrugs a shoulder, lips pursing for a moment. That was an understatement]

It's fine. I've lived a long time, so I've learned to focus on the good things like that.