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[Maggie had been a bit preoccupied, to say the least, but now that she's finally starting to settle back into a somewhat normal - they aren't drifting, they've touched down a planet, things are less chaotic - she's decided to poke her head out onto the network.]

Hey, so I know everyone's busy with the new planet stuff but I was wondering if anyone could help me out with this girl?

[Maggie lifts the squirming pup into view of the feed.]

I picked her up on the last planet during the festival and haven't really had a chance to come with a name for her. If no one's interested in coming up with some ideas, I'm sure I'll think of something, but I thought I'd ask.

[A beat.]

While we're on the new planet - keep in mind to be safe, but should anyone need a Medical Officer for any excursions, let me know. If you don't know me already - my name is Maggie and I'm the First Mate of the SS Goldstone.

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[youdontneedapictureofme]

Mm. It's nice, having her around.

[She plays with her tail as she watches Carl and the puppy get to know one another. It's so nice and normal, that she can pretend to forget all the other things are happening right now.]

Good. Just- if there's anything I can do to help. Maybe I can come up with something to help with the side effects?

[She has no idea what they are, only that they exist. She's heard from someone else on the network, compiling a database about these things.]

[postocular]

We used to have a dog, Codger. He was one of my best friends.

[ He misses him, the companionship they had. How Codger would check on him at night and curl up with him on the couch. Playing with him outside, how he loved to chomp at the water out of the hose. Carl strokes the puppy's scruff, playing with her ears. She turns to chew on his hand and he honestly doesn't mind. ]

I um.. I don't really know. [ He's silent for a few long moments, debating on if he should say anything. ]

I've been seeing things..