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[pidge_out]

Who: Pidge and YOU and YOU and YOOOOUUU
Broadcast: Yes
Action: SS Bishop
When: any time between 5/12 and NOW

[The video feed comes to life and a perhaps familiar face appears within. With a clearly practised hand, the device has been set up to give anyone watching a clear shot of Pidge's face, perfectly perched on the table and completely steady as a result. Pidge is the opposite of still or steady, though; there's constant movement, fidgeting, hands wringing together in anxiety, eyes darting every which way before finally settling on the camera.]

Okay, so-- I'm back here, I guess. In the Fleet. I don't know if the rest of my team is still here, but-- You guys know who you are, so if you're still here, just let me know. [There's a slight, thoughtful frown, and then a hand reaches up to quickly adjust Pidge's glasses before starting to make vague gestures.] I'm on the Bishop again, same room and everything. That should make finding me easier.

And to, well, everybody else- [Here Pidge straightens ever so slightly, and even offers a small, awkward smile.] Uh- Hi. I'm Pidge. What'd I miss?

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[the_tailor]

[Sure, he could just respond over the communicators. That'd be convenient. But this was a matter Too Big for just a hello over the networks, so about fifteen minutes after the video goes out, Lance is barreling right into Pidge's room and tackling her down in a hug.]

You--stupid--- You had us worried sick! You can't just... I dunno, up and disappear for a week and a half!

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[meowbel]

[Meanwhile, Pidge will happen to see one young Mabel Pines popping up on the network!]

I don't know but welcome back! I hope you enjoy your stay here once more and that you have a lot of fun here! I know that I'm having a blast right now!

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[tough_love]

Good. I was beginning to worry.

[And potentially take it out on the other Paladins for letting Pidge escape without sharing how, but that's a bullet dodged they don't need to know about.

Looma shows up at the door to Pidge's bunk shortly after answering over the network. Still the same eyepatch-wearing giant, though she's certainly started collecting small bits of Starstriker merch. Armbands, and the like.]

The new system is interesting- everything is a sport. They even have gladiatorial combat!

[Which she's super thrilled with. Which probably comes as less of a surprise than the rest of her updates.]

As for everything else- Sayid Jarrah has disappeared, and we are without a First Mate. Psycho Mantis is also a child for some reason. Oh! Sokka has also proposed- he fared better than expected.

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[tempredmental]

Pidge!

[Keith looked surprised, relieved, and happy to see his fellow introverted Paladin again.]

It's good to have you back.

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[alwayscomeback]

Oh hey, welcome back. Pretty sure your whole team is accounted for. You weren't gone for long.

[wallcrawler]

Man am I glad you're back. Just, uh... it's safe to delete any voicemails. Really.

[Not that there was anything particularly damning, really- he just wasn't used to people straight up ghosting him, and he got worried. Kind of the first time he'd encountered the Atroma's habit of making people vanish or go into comas for extended periods. They probably wouldn't even offer up anything in entertainment value.]

You haven't missed much- new system, and it's basically gym class all over again. Or, well, slightly better I guess. Everyone's really obsessed with team rivalries and all, but most everyone's pretty chill about it. Less of an arrogant jock vibe and more like a bunch of friendly enthusiasts, really.

Though I gotta say, I've never really seen people this riled up over every game. I mean with contact sports it makes sense, but I'm pretty sure I watched a competitive board game at least once. Full stadium and everything!