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[poozers]

Who: Kilowog and you!
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Marsiva
When: Till the Shuffle

[Hey, Drift Fleet. It's Kilowog! Who's that? It's the alien in front of the camera right now, stuck in his superhero-esque uniform, a lantern symbol emblazoned on his chest. He's standing in front of one of the beds on the Hospitality deck. Those watching closely might see that the rim of the bed is a bit damaged. He's a heavy guy.]

Alright, poozers. I don't mean ta' gripe but I got a little problem. An' I don't mean this reality show business—that's a whole 'nother hat. [That's what you humans say, right?] I'll get there.

[Though, honestly? He's mostly concerned the paperwork wasn't filled out right. He's more than okay with having a bit of shore leave after what just went down.]

See, I got a more urgent problem. [He turns the camera to show the door. Then his eight foot tall self. Then the door again. It's pretty clear he is both too tall and too wide to fit through it. He turns the camera back to his face and somewhere in that mass, a brow is being lifted.] Get it? Now, I don't really feel like getting stuck today, so I need a bit of help. Not much, not much, don't worry. [He chuckles and it's low and rumbling.] Just some suggestions will be good. Tried bending over but I got stuck sideways. Thought 'bout just breakin' the wall down but—Well. I'm tryin' ta' make a good first impression.

[He smiles, then leans back.] Name's Kilowog, by the way. Green Lantern. Nice ta' meet ya'.

[ACTION]

[Once Kilowog gets freed from the room, he'll be loitering about on deck, mostly playing with different light constructs. They're all bright green and something of an eyesore. The one he favors the most is a foozball table. Wanna play?]

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[ino]

[ Well ... the only Green Lantern she's met was ....... .definitely not as alien looking as this guy, but she's been around the whole multiverse deal long enough to not be too fazed by it.

She ...... can't really do much about his current issue, though ... And she knows better than to comment negatively on his size, given her own teammate's reactions to such comments ... ]

Uh -- Sorry, there's not much most of us can really do, since we can't get on the Marsiva once we've left it ...

I don't think anybody would blame you if you just broke it, though.

[poozers]

What? Ya' can't give a guy ideas?

[Another chuckle because really, he doesn't care.] Breakin' it's a last resort, but I'll consider the option, uh. [He smirks, obviously joking.] More heavily.

But what d'ya' mean ya' can't get on it? It's a ship, right? Should be a docking port somewhere. Is it busted?

[ino]

In a way, yeah. You'll eventually be transported off of it to the ship you're assigned to, but there's not a docking port or a way for us to get in.

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[invigorates]

Goodness, that is quite the predicament...

[ she taps her finger against her chin thoughtfully, trying so hard to come up with a good solution that doesn't just end in him breaking the whole damn wall down. ] Have you tried pushing through at different angles? Surely there must be a way to get yourself out of there. Atroma would not be so cruel as to have you stranded. [ if only because that would be boring to have him stuck in a room, wouldn't it? ]

[poozers]

[Boredom is his main concern here, Lioriley. Ya feel him.]

Different angles, huh? Not that good at playin' limbo, but I guess I could try. Hold on.

[There's a beam of green light that floats out from his ring and kind of... trims the frame of the camera. It appears to be floating lazily as he goes ahead and tries her suggestion. It's kind of funny, actually. He's not really sure how to go about it so he's kind of just. Sticking his head and shoulder through from different angles. Unfortunately, whenever he tries twisting the other half of his torso out, he gets stuck. It's good though! He can free himself. Just give him a few minutes.

Alright, he's good.] Not sure that worked. Almost, but not quite. Good suggestion.

[The green light fades from both his ring and the edges of the camera as he takes it back in his hand.] Hope I didn't keep ya' waitin' too long.

[invigorates]

[ her head cocks to the side as she watches him, wincing every so often like she's the one trying to shove herself through the tight doorway. and when he gets stuck, she lets out a startled, almost frantic little gasp -- oh no, is he going to be okay? is he gonna make it?

apparently yes! yes he is. lioriley sighs with relief. ]

No, no, it is fine. I am sorry if my suggestion nearly trapped you further - I am glad to see you were able to dislodge yourself. [ that would have been awkward. ] Unfortunately, I believe my only other suggestion would be to break down the walls. Certainly Atroma could forgive that...

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[recopy]

[Oh no...man, it's one thing to already be new and not have any idea what's going on, but not even being able to get through the doorways too?]

Hello Kilowog! Ah, but they don't even have doorways that would fit you, really? That's pretty thoughtless of them... [Why even go through the trouble of kidnapping somebody huge if your facilities aren't even prepared for them?? DOES THE RUDENESS NEVER END--] Is that the only door in the whole room?

[poozers]

[He leans back a bit, nodding at his own misfortune.] Beds're too flimsy, too. Think I broke one tryin' ta' get off it.

[He sways, revealing the partially dented bed in the background.] Ah, well. Hopin' they don't bill me for that.

[He raises a brow at that suggestion, though, grinning slightly.] Ya' really think I made this post before checkin' the whole room? [He chuckles, jabbing a thumb behind him.] I think there's a closet back there, but other than that, there ain't any other door that'll fit me.

[recopy]

[omfg even the beds too, DEADEYEING ATROMA IN HIS HEART RN:] Yeah, they really shouldn't bill you for that, it's not like it's your fault. If they knew you were coming they should have known better...

[Well, alright, but anyway--the mildly pointed-out fact about door-checks and closets does manage to earn a slightly more sheepish look, at least.]

But oh, that's a good point...uh, never hurts to double-check, I guess? [a slight laugh] The closet probably wouldn't really help either...but--

[HmmmMMMM rubbing at his chin a bit now--ah, this is no good, he's never been super great at this out-of-the-box thinking stuff. That had always been Lan's job. But well, Lan isn't here and Kilowog still is, and the need to be helpful somehow wins over in the end.]

I, uh, I guess you could--have you tried, like, sucking in your breath or something as you try to get through? To kind of-- [oh my god how do you explain this GESTURES...] Make yourself a bit smaller, so you'll fit a bit more? I think I've heard of that working sometimes...?

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[paeon]

[ Hello, new friend! This is the closest thing she's seen to a roegadyn in a while and she's clearly pleased by his presence. ]

Would you not be able to turn yourself and sidle through?

[poozers]

[He taps his head and shakes it.]

Still have to bend over. Don't know who they were expectin' ta' grab, but it's sure wasn't me.

[Cat ears, huh? There's probably an alien race that has those in DC Comics but it requires more detective work than I'm willing to put in.]

Hey, gotta say, it's kinda nice to see someone who ain't human. Startin' ta' worry the place had been overrun with 'em. [Not that there's anything wrong with humans, just kind of overwhelming.] There any more of us here ya' know of?

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[ladiesss]

[hello, sir. there's a very soft-spoken goth-girl peering through the camera at you...]

Okay, one--what's a "poozer"? And two, I think you should just break the door.

[poozers]

Poozer's a rookie. Probably the wrong thing ta' call all you folks but, hey. Let's call it a term of affection.

[He smiles, winking. Truth is, you're all rookies to him. No helping it.] But you do, huh? Any reason I should take that advice to heart? You're not royalty, are ya'?

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[deptofsass]

[ That is... a talking troll. A smartly dressed talking troll. If you think Steve is gonna pass this up, you obviously don't know Steve. ]

Well, mate, you sure are in a pickle. It's gonna be a tight squeeze getting you out. But hey, some people are into that.

[ If there's a way to turn something innocent into sexual innuendo, Steve will find it. ]

You're on the mothership, yeah? Wonder if I can find you.. You never know what another pair of hands'll do.

[poozers]

[That's just rude, Steve.]

Yeah, you here too? I'd appreciate any extra hands I could get. Took some advice and got a bit stuck. Might have ta' bring some grease along.

[He's laughing. It's a joke. Don't do it, Steve.]

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[justamobster]

Wouldn't go worryin' 'bout good impressions, yeah? Atroma shoulda thought 'bout that before they nabbed us outta our worlds, or wherever the hell else we all were. Whole fleet nearly got blown up by enemy ships not too long ago, figure they can stand replacin' a few walls.

[poozers]

Well, when you put it like that goin' a bit crazy just sounds like due process. [There's the sound of a fist hitting an open palm.] Heard about the attacks from another person. Also heard a lotta ships didn't get outta it too good. Is it too much to assume you're on one of 'em?

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[onlyanapple]

You could always try to grease yourself up with a protein supplement, I guess. Try not to do that on camera, though. Innocent eyes, and all that.

[A long pause here.]

Green Lantern, hmm? Does the name John Stewart mean anything to you?

[poozers]

[All suggestions fall to the wayside once ONE OF HIS BUDDIES IS MENTIONED!! He throws his arms out wide and laughs.]

What? Ya' mean Johnny?! Sure, I know the poozer! Trained him myself! You a friend of his?

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[whereivebeen]

[ Tay is actually putting thought into this response. ]

Well, best I've got is to say fuck it and bend the doorframes out so you can fit through. Not like they probably couldn't afford to fix it once you're shuffled.

[poozers]

Hm. Guess ya' got a point. An' there's a lot less money involved in fixin' a door than fixin' a wall.

[Plus, the doorframe he'd probably be able to bend himself.]

Alright. You've convinced me. Gimme a minute. [He cracks his knuckles and neck, setting the comm down on something ambiguous. Then he's turning, gripping either side of the doorframe and pulling. The metal shrieks in protest but, after a solid minute, starts to move. Kilowog groans, grunts, and in under five minutes has bent the frame to fit his shape. Wiping the... sweat (can he even sweat?) from his brow, he hangs his hands akimbo, looking proudly at his work.]

Well, would ya' look at that. Where there's a will there's a way, huh? [It's a bad joke that he is totally laughing at. Sorry, Tay. At least he's picking up the comm.] Ya' got a good head on you're shoulders, poozer. Ya' got a name?

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[geonomy]

[So this is the first time Clay's seen something that's very clearly not human, so he's just going to. Stare at first. Because holy crap, extraterrestrial life! He knew they were out there somewhere, but seeing one technically up close - !

Wait did he just say Green Lantern - ]

Br... eak it?

[poozers]

All you poozers are havin' a hard time listenin', huh? I don't wanna have to pay for damages, ya' hear? No guessin' how much they'd charge for that and my salary ain't that big.

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[mysunnydisposition]

[ Aaand at least one thing about this newcomer gets Steph to sit up and pay attention. Other than the fact that he's an enormous alien. She's getting used to people who aren't exactly human around here, but... ]

You're a Green Lantern. I was starting to think this place only took people from our universe if they were from Gotham.

...unless they have Green Lanterns in other universes too. I don't know, I guess they could.

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[poozers]

Better to assume they do than ta' be surprised.

But Gotham... [He takes a moment to think.] ... that's an Earth city, right? There's a guy down there—Batman? Did I get that right? Guy's always railin' on about 'im. You know 'im? Or, hey, a better idea. Tell me what Green Lantern's ya' know! That'll set us on the right track.