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Who: Mirage Jenius + you!
Broadcast: Yes
Action: SS Starduck
When: Today!

ACTION;
[Frankly the amount of time Mirage gets on the SS Marsiva is far too short for even the beginnings of an introduction to this whole space show business. She wakes up in her bunk and immediately understands this isn't the dorms and isn't even the Macross Elysion or anything like that. Wherever she is she was plucked straight from her VF unit, flight suit and all.

So this starts right out as a recon mission in her mind. However she ended up here she's alone and has to find her own way back. She's barely stepped out of her room with a grimly serious expression, noting the people just walking through the hallways like it's no big deal she's standing out here.

And then woosh, she's ... being covered in confetti?

There's music?

Mirage is just sort of stuck in place, eyes wide and expression befuddled. And then she makes out her first disbelieving words to any gathered crew there.]

... Pudding?

[What's going on here?!]

VIDEO;
[Alright, so things have been explained. Sort of? There's a ship and a fleet and some kind of show, that much she's gathered by now. She's been several hours roaming the SS Starduck and getting to know it's general layout, in particular where the shuttles are stored and such.

Now she's getting down to communicating across the other ships, a need to test the system being her primary excuse. She's wearing a stern, no nonsense expression here.]

I have been briefed on my current status and situation. [And now maybe just a touch angrier in tone.] I don't exactly appreciate this sort of treatment but--

[Ahem. Stay focused, Mirage. Treat this like a report or something similar, anger won't do much good.
She sighs out loud.]

My name is Mirage Jenius. Currently I am stationed aboard the SS Starduck. If there are others here from the Xaos company or the Macross Elysion, please respond.

[... How do you end one of these broadcasts? Mirage's stern expression briefly falters, a moment of confusion peeking through. Observant eyes will catch the tips of her ears reddening just slightly before she rushes through the rest.]

Thank you very much. Over and out.

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What works differently with time?

[She sounds equal parts confused and curious. It's not as if she has had some wacky out of body space experiences and such but messing with time itself hasn't really been an issue yet.]

We do, in a way. [Kaname presses her lips together, considering how to explain it. With Mirage, the straight forward approach seems best.]

People can arrive from different points in time, then they're returned to that exact moment, no one ever realizing they left, themselves included. An example would be me: I've been here for over a year. Freyja's been here at least twice, and Mikumo was here as well.

[She gives the pilot time to digest that.]

The deceased can also be brought here.

[Digest that she does. Or tries to anyhow. Her brow visibly furrows and she runs over the thought of Freyja popping up and Mikumo as well. Two Freyja's in fact, though not at the same time. It's hard to fathom but there's not reason for Kaname to lie to her so...

Now the last part... well.]

I... see.

[She trips up on her words.]

I don't doubt you but...

[There seems to be something both cruel and kind in such a resurrection. Playing with lives like that but giving a second chance leaves her a little torn in opinion.]

[Now that the news is, for the most part, shared, Kaname privatizes their conversation for both their sakes. She gives the woman a few moments to settle before laying out the rest. Softly, at least.]

I wanted to tell that much first. [She pauses, looking at the feed to try and get a read on her.]

Messer is here as well. [And letting that sink in...] It's shocking, I know. He'll be reaching out to you on his own, but take the time you need, all right?

[... Oh. Oh. No wonder Kaname had mentioned it.]

I'm sorry.

[No, wait, that's not right. Mirage always ends up fumbling words at emotional times.]

No, I mean, that's good but ... [It must have been such a shock for Kaname. Mirage may have been a teammate but she was nowhere near as close as he and Kaname has been. There's a part of her still tender from her situation with Hayate and Freyja that makes that sympathy of hers seem heavier.]

... has he been here long?

[The sentiment is understood and appreciated. Walkure's leader nods with a soft smile, meant to reassure Mirage it's all right.]

It's been about ten months now. [Not that she tells anyone, but she does keep track of how long he's around.] We're both well aware it's a sort of second chance. Don't worry about us, we've had time to adjust. Try and focus on yourself for now, all right?

[She hopes Mirage believes that, because it's the truth, as hard as that might be to swallow.]

He's on the Blameless, and I'm on the Bloodsport-- Captain, actually.

I'm fine.

[It's a quick and deliberate bit of self-assurance. Honestly she is fine - she's too used to away missions and the like to be too put out by sudden departures and arrivals. And having a good look around the SS Starduck has definitely helped.

The bit about Captain makes her lips quirk involuntarily.]

Should I address you as Captain Buccaneer from now on?

[Hold the presses, Mirage made a joke.]

If you do, I might have a talk with yours about insubordination.

[This is also a joke, and Kaname's giggle confirms that.]

You're more than welcome here any time. The captain of the Blamless is a very fair man, and he'd treat you well if you decided to visit there, too. [Meaning please visit.] It should be easy enough, especially with the shuttles. I'm able to fly one easily enough, so you'll have no trouble.

... Would he want me to visit?

[Not that she hated Messer or anything, far from it.]

We never really ... hung out.

[In fact the notion of just sort of "hanging out" with Messer is somehow the most foreign thing Mirage has ever tried to imagined.]

[Oh, these two. She exhales in amusement.]

If you'd like, request he explain the mechanics of our surroundings in more detail, take you on a tour of the Iskaulit, describe previous systems. I think framing it as a briefing of sorts would make you both feel more at ease.

[As much as Kaname cares for them, the irony of having the two... uh, less sociably inclined pilots here with her is not lost on the singer.]

[Ah. She nods, a hand to her chin as she looks thoughtful.]

I see. That would definitely give us more common ground.

That's one way to put it. [More along the lines of being less awkward for the pair, but this works too.]

Of course visiting either of us is fine on your schedule, whenever that might be. Additionally, there is an option to transfer ships if you'd like. Whatever you choose to do is all right.

We can just come and go?

[It's not like Xaos was strict with them but even it demanded some level of ... commitment? Staying put? Something like that.]

Within the Fleet, generally, yes. There are exceptions, sometimes unforeseen. [Like Messer being constantly unable to transfer to her ship. Weird.]

Aside from that... [Kaname does give her a once over, at least what she can of one over the comms.] Something tells me you won't want to spend all your time in your flight suit. Let me know when you'd like to, and we can head to the Iskaulit-- the large communal ship. I've kept all of Mikumo's old clothing, and I think it should fit you.

[Her ears twitch.]

M... Mikumo's clothes...

[Beggars can't be choosers and it's now that she realizes until she can buy more clothing, she's definitely one of those. Unless she wants to wear that utility jumper she had seen in her locker, she has to do with what's available.]

I don't mind if it's not too... brazen.

[Kaname can't help it: she giggles at the pilot's reaction. After a few moments of this, she shakes her head.]

That's why I'm having you come take a look. Anything you do or don't take will be up to you, don't worry.

Alright then.

[Ah, she might have sounded a bit ungrateful. She flusters a bit.]

Thank you. I appreciate the help.

You're welcome. [Kaname opens her mouth to say something else, then--] Oh! One moment!

[She sets the communicator down and exits the camera's view. A couple minutes later she picks it up again, this time showing a very familiar mercat.]

Someone would want to see you.

[And upon seeing Mirage, Q-Lulu's face lights up (as much as it can) as he starts to make his noises.]

[Oh. OH! OH!!]

Q-Lulu!

[Oh god, her smile right now. He's making those little delighted noises of his and she just looks so pleased.]

What are you doing here?

[Like the mercat can answer her back.]

[Kaname can't help but giggle at both of their reactions.]

He's been here for a little over a year now. Last December, we received some presents from home, and he came addressed to Freyja. We've been taking care of him ever since.

[A whole year. Phew, it's a long span of time to think about suddenly.]

Thank you for that. I know he's not exactly mine but I'm glad he's in capable hands. He's not made too much of a mess, has he?

[Q-Lulu is a good mercat but he's... not the brightest of mercats either.]

Of course not. He's been a good ice breaker for some people here at the very least.

[The mercat presses his face to the screen, still very elated to see Mirage.]

Would you like him to stay on your ship with you?

No, that's alright. As long as I can visit I wouldn't want to take him away from his new home.

[He's bound to be familiar with the ship itself, the crew and more importantly Kaname.]

It's important for mercats to be in a comfortable environment after all.

[She's read books, okay.]

[Kaname nods, understanding the reasoning.]

As long as you're certain. If you ever change your mind, please let me know, all right?

That aside, is there anything else you'd like to know right now?

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