THE DRIFT FLEET

Who: adelina
Broadcast: voice
Action: on the golden if you so desire
When: 9/14

[there's a short pause after the feed clicks on before a voice can be heard; when she does begin to speak, her voice sounds thoughtful, almost sentimental.]

I didn't think I would grow older while I was still here. That is, we grow older each day, but I trust you all catch my meaning regardless. It's a strange thing, to gain a year so far from home.

[a pause.]

I don't wish for a celebration or any gifts, but one thing I would enjoy is to hear stories. Legends or fables from your world, or experiences that you yourself have had. I find this sort of thing fascinating, truly. I would be happy to reciprocate as well.

Regardless, thank you all for your time.

Who: adelina
Broadcast: fleetwide
Action: on the huntress
When: 5/27

Hello!

[look at this eager smile. never mind that the camera might be at an awkward angle and not completely focused correctly, technology is hard and she's trying. you can (almost completely) see her smile and wave. at least her voice comes through clearly.]

I have been thinking lately about the nature of this place, how very often people are taken from their loved ones. I wish there was something I could do to remedy that, of course, but given the fact that we're still unable to influence that... I've been considering things I can do to help.

I have some skill with artwork, and I was wondering if anyone would appreciate portraits of their friends or family that aren't currently in the fleet, or even loved ones that have left this place. [a momentary pause.] It may be a bit difficult with only a verbal description of their appearance, but I certainly wouldn't mind if you observe while I complete a sketch and let me know anything that needs correcting or adjusting as I work. I think that should be enough to create a strong likeness. As for materials... I haven't managed to find any paint here, but I do have paper and pencil.

Before anyone speaks of compensation, there is little to do here, and having something to pass the time would be payment enough.

Who: adelina and you!
Broadcast: fleetwide
Action: marsiva
When: now

[video & action]

[there's a figure clad in armor slowly stirring on one of the cots in the marsiva. it takes a few moments for her to come to, but when she does, there's a flurry of activity. she reaches for her sword instinctively - but it's gone. she looks around the room quickly, noting how unfamiliar and strange everything looks.

she refuses to lose her calm, though, and so she's heading into the rest of the ship to (hopefully) find some answers after inspecting the place she awoke in. her growing agitation is obvious in the way she moves, though her steps are still graceful and elegant despite the heavy armor. she's not going to panic, but not knowing what's happening or how she might fix it is frustrating. as such, she raises a hand in greeting to the first person she comes across on the marsiva. despite her mounting anger, her voice is polite and pleasant.]

You there. Might I request your help?

[video]

[later, she's trying to puzzle out the strange device that is the communicator. this means you're getting an extreme close-up of her face as she looks at it, though the view is rapidly swiveling around as she turns it over, then around, then sideways. what a good introduction.]

How peculiar. I wonder how we're meant to-

[the broadcast ends abruptly, only to resume a few moments later. someone's pushing buttons despite having no idea what they do while muttering aloud to herself.]

—different from anything I've encountered before. I wonder if it's a sorcerer's invention, or perhaps some kind of—

[there she goes again. someone might want to help her out.]