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Who: the Vision and YOU
Broadcast: Video
Action: On Lyndia
When: Video is now, action through the duration of the system

[Video Broadcast]

[The video clicks on to a tunnel opening up to a spectacular cavern with what looks like a lava waterfall, casting an orange-red light onto the surroundings even though it's fairly distant. After a good long moment, the view swings back to the tunnel where a few sparkling rocks are embedded in the gray stone walls.]

I'm pleased to report that one can indeed find diamonds down in the lower mines, though they tend to appear rather close to lava flows. I'd advise caution if you'd like to seek them out, but I am reliably told the natives will craft them into a number of tools for you if you can acquire them.

[There's a brief hissing sound from behind the camera, and he quickly sets it down. The sounds of a scuffle and a high-pitched screech are heard, and after a moment he picks it back up again.]

Ah, and do watch out for the cave spiders if you traverse this deep. They're rather large.

[Action throughout the month]

[The Vision doesn't spend all of his time looking for underground treasures, of course. This is a great planet for some flying, especially when it means checking out some staggeringly giant trees and looking for novel fruits to bring home for testing, or gathering wood for various construction projects. There's also all of the neat tech to be found in the populated areas underground, so he can also be found shopping for upgrades, new media for the library, spare parts, and of course creature comforts. Maybe they even have some donut powder! And since it's been so very long, he can even be found at the water park wearing a ridiculous little yellow Speedo and looking like he's thoroughly enjoying the screaming crowds of young people on inflatable tubes.

Lastly, for those few who might remember, his birthday was officially set as May 16th last time he was in the Fleet, and it's quickly approaching....]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Why would you say that? Is there something you'd rather be doing?

[That's a tough question.]

I like the work. But Mr. Stark's stubbornness has meant that I cannot see Wanda without breaking international law. I dislike having to make that choice.

And you shouldn't have to. That's crazy.

At least it's not an issue here?

One of several reasons I prefer it here.

I get that.

I understand not feeling like you fit in the team, though.

It's not an easy feeling, to be certain.

Is it something you can work on, though?

I think our ship has too many captains already.

Sara, are you trying to say I should stop being a captain in my heart?

[he's teasing a little bit]

I'm saying I should. I guess.

Lending responsibility to another for a time doesn't mean you must give it up for yourself. It can slumber until you need it - because you will have the chance again, here or otherwise. It doesn't go away.

I guess. Not sure what else I'm supposed to be doing, though.

Well, I have taken up painting.

[It's a legitimate concern, though, and he walks in silence for a little longer.]

Perhaps you could start up another type of group and lead it. Knife-throwing meetings or--whatever you feel you would be good at. [Look, he knows there are a lot of people around who throw knives, at least. It's a Thing.]

Knife-throwing meetings.

[ she smiles at that ]

For the time being, I'm falling back on the only job I've successfully had, which is bartending. But It'd be nice to have more.

There are a number of interested parties, I happen to know. Perhaps not with the meeting part, but certainly for knife-throwing. [Look, there are a lot of solitary angsty types who like blades. It's a thing.]

Now if you weren't bound by any of the limitations inherent in our situation, what would be your ideal occupation?