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Who: Randolph Lyall and YOU!
Broadcast: Network - unfiltered for the Marsiva
Action: Waking up on the Marsiva - shuffle to SS Heron
When: Immediately after arrival, since he made it just before the shuffle

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[If you are used to seeing people waking up belligerent and demanding answers, dear viewers, you might get a little disappointed at how anti-climatic this one is.

Probably because Lyall spent about ten minutes pretending to sleep while sniffing around once he realized he wasn't where he was supposed to be. So when he 'wakes up', he simply opens his eyes and slowly sits up, looking around with mild interest.

He quickly and silently asses his state - no injuries, he's wearing clothing. He's feeling a little groggy, as if waking up from a full moon night, but if he were he'd be locked up and decidedly more naked.

Then, suddenly he blinks even though nothing noticeable happened on the screen, and stands up to walk to the camera, looking up at it.]

If this is transmitting, might someone tell me how to get in contact with Lord Falmouth? It's urgent.

[Action - Marsiva]

[Among the people freaking out and those being extremely enthusiastic, the one thing that might make Lyall stand out even though he wishes he weren't is his attitude. He isn't walking around in a rage demanding answers or being scared of what is happening, but simply taking advantage of the food, drinks and sleep options presented to them.

Not all food options are satisfactory, though. You might find him sighing slightly as he delicately eats the pieces of raw meat he's been given.]

I hate to be a bother, but do you think they might have fish instead?

Action - SS Heron]

[Well, that transfer was... unsettling. Immediately upon arrival, Lyall sniffs the air quickly, and... frowns. No, this doesn't smell right either.]

I'm terribly sorry, but I am afraid I will not be able to stay among you for very long.

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Thank you very much, sir. I don't know how long he has been here, but if he was alone, he must have been a bit... difficult to be around at times.

[An Alpha werewolf without his pack is not exactly an easy person to manage at the best of time.

No physical contact until transfer will be hard, especially since he can't even rely on the smell right now, but if they can at least speak they will make do until then.]

I should have introduced myself. My name is Randolph Lyall, and I am the Beta of the London pack, which is currently being led by Lord Falmouth, our Alpha.

James Tiberius Kirk, Captain of the Tourist - that’s one of the ships here in the Fleet. Also an engineering augment.

_{[ He tapped the back of his neck. ]}

You have one too - not necessarily Engineering, but an Augment. Don’t try to remove it - anyone who has tried so far as ended up suffering very painful consequences.

_{[ The most important warning out of the way, he swivels to something
of more immediate scientific concern. ]}

By the way, what is the last date you remember? Day of the week, day of the month, month, and year? And when was the date of your last full moon change, also with this information?

My navigator and I are currently trying to figure out the full moon cycles you and Sandalio will be on here in then Fleet. Having more base data will be very helpful.

A pleasure to meet you, Captain. And yes, so I have been told.

[His hand goes to briefly touch the small bump on his own neck.

His eyes widen a little at being told there are people trying to figure things out, although it makes sense. They are trapped in small metallic hull in the void of space. no one wants to be trapped in one of those with a moon-mad werewolf if they can help it.]

You have my thanks for this as well. We normally have our own amenities for such things, but given current circumstances... I am sure my Lord's first concern when he arrived was to have a safe place where he could be locked up during the full moon. And now that you tell me there is, we can share it.

[Normally, they wouldn't, but allowances have to be made and space is in short supply.]

I remember it being March 20th 1895. The full moon was on the 11th of the month so it has been nine days.

Oh? Well, let me consult my crew, but if they’re all right with it, I’m fine modifying my ship to hold you during the full moon. It’s only a day or so a month, after all. Shiro’s already done it, so the process shouldn’t be very difficult.

_{[ He taps in the information Lyall gives, nodding. ]}

Great, that’ll be helpful with the calculations. We’re making some educated guesses right now based on current information and the past few months, but it’s still a bit of a guessing game right now.

_{[ His face softens a bit, looking at him. ]}

I know this is all a lot to take in. If you have any questions, I’ll answer them as best I can.

Thank you, but I am sure there is no need. We will be fine with sharing.

[After all, they are both on the smaller side, and they are mates. There is little chance they will tear each other's throat in in the throes of the moon. Biffy would be able to smell his own smell on Lyall, after all.]

Should it become necessary, I will take you up on your generous offer. But for now, I think we will make do with whatever has already been arranged.

[It is a lot to take in, but Lyall has been alive for close to 400 years now. Taking things in stride is basically second nature by now.]

Most of what I have been told I would have taken for the fantasy of a newspaper feuilleton writer, to be very honest with you, but I have no choice but to accept it as true for the time being. The most pressing matter is to make sure my lord and I can share the same space as soon as possible.

.... I'm sure he's been a handful in my absence.

He’s been quite pleasant actually. I enjoy his company quite a bit, and he’s an excellent dancer.

_{[ He would say he counted Sandalio as a friend actually. ]}

Unfortunately everything you’ve been told or read is true. Except the part about this being a tv show. Even if we are being watched at practically all times, most of us have serious doubts it’s for mere entertainment purposes.

He is very charming, of that I have absolutely no doubt. And I cannot deny his dancing abilities either. But an Alpha werewolf without a pack would have been constantly on edge. He can probably control it enough to fool most people, but that cannot have been pleasant for anyone.

[He shakes his head at that last one.]

What could be so entertaining about watching people being confined anyway? If this is indeed entertainment, whoever created it has a very depraved imagination.

Well, then yes he’s very good. As I said, in my experience, he’s been quite pleasant - if critical of my fashion.

_{[ The smile on his face suggests this really isn’t such a bad thing.
]}

Well that’s why I say I don’t think this is a show. I think it’s one big experiment, though what they’re attempting to study I have no idea. If nothing else they’ve got serious funding from somewhere to have the ability to pull us in from all the places they do.

[Have another werewolf giving you a quick once over of what he can see of your fashion, Kirk. Nothing really shows on Lyall's face, but the few words he mutters under his breath...]

Well, that's understandable.

[Those colors really are not the most flattering on you, Kirk.]

This technology is more advanced than anything I know, and knowing the price of things where I come from, I can deduce that this is probably costing a pretty penny.

_{[ Omg, you silly Victorian gentleman. He doesn't need eighteen layers
of anything to look good, gosh. ]}

Really? Really? We've been talking for twenty minutes.

_{[ Eye squint. ]}

Money, energy, the whole lot. So, if you manage to find anything interesting related to that, to please try and smuggle it off.

_{[ He's not really all that serious... but, you know if you can manage
Lyall... ]}

... Does how long we have been talking change anything about your fashion? Black isn't a flattering color on everyone.

[If Biffy got you sass, Lyall can give you dryly sarcastic, Kirk.]

Well, I can certainly have a quick look around.

Black is a universal color - black, blue, and gold, totally a nice triad.

_{[ Blonde, blue eyes, black shirt. It works. Shush. ]}

Don't put yourself out. But just so you know - the food on the ships is not as good as the Marsiva most of the time, so enjoy that while it lasts.

That is a common misconception.

[Lyall tends to avoid black himself as it creates too stark a contract with his pale skin and hair and sort of ruins the image he's going for.]

As it happens, they don't happen to have my food of choice. I have to assume they have a mostly general knowledge of werewolves. It is adequate, though.

It goes with everything, and wardrobe space is limited.

_{[ No walk in closets with shirts and jackets and pants of every color
under the sun. ]}

Oh, right, wolves need raw meat, don't they?

[Your opinions on fashion are abysmal and wrong, Kirk. But he will leave this aside for now and just side-eye you next time you meet.]

We do, yes, and we do have this up here, but I am afraid I am more partial to fish myself. A personal preference.

I can of course eat the meat so it's not much of a problem.

_{[ Yours are just out of date, Lyle. ]}

Fish, huh? Have you ever had sushi? If not, I'll have to introduce you do it sometime... though I suppose it will have to be modified since you won't be able to eat anything like rice?

I am not familiar with the word. And unfortunately, yes, rice should probably be avoided.

Sushi is a Japanese dish, using raw fish or octopus usually, with rice. It's considered quite a delicacy. I think it could still work, you would just have to avoid the rice. Can you use dipping sauces at all, or does the meat have to be completely raw?

Some seasoning should be fine.

Modified sushi it is. I'm sure I could convince Jarvis to try his hand at it - he runs a restaurant on one of the ships here, and he's part of my crew.

We do seem to have quite the wide range of services here.

My Lord told me if was opening a salon as well.

Oh really? I'll have to stop by. I have been meaning to get my hair tended too - the shaggy look was never very good on me.

You could use a bit of unscruffing, yes.

[Lyall is impeccably groomed as always. He wouldn't have anything else, even lost in space.]

Well, I said it myself, so I can't very well argue with you there.

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