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[circumspector]

Hi again - better news, kind of. At least more useful news.

[ she gives a quick little wave hello. ]

So first of all, quick update on the Reindire. I think I got them addicted to tequila by mistake? In my defence I didn't know that's not normal food for animals like this. I am trying to limit their habit of drinking it with water, but also a robot dedicated to make tequila sunrises just for them in case they get agitated, but dividing it with water or other liquids to ween them off.

Apart from that, they seem to really like Mercenary Day food. Which I've been told you guys call 'Christmas'. But Mercenary Day cake, eggnog, little brightly wrapped candies, something I'm informed is 'pine tree' leaves and 'holly'. That sort of thing. I'm not sure who to tell that to, so if someone could pass that along to the appropriate administration.

Secondly, I made a book, to help people that might be new to space travel. Since not everyone comes from a time and place where they are used to this. [ she lifts up the ring binder of pages, glossily laminated. ] There is no technical speak in here, it's just a no nonsense description of how to put in suits, what to do in the case of chemical fires, what to do if you find yourself in a zero gravity situation. It has pictures too just in case someone can't read or finds the terms hard to grasp. I am leaving a copy for anyone that wants it in the library. I'm more than happy to digitise it as well if anyone would prefer that.

Lastly, in case there is any confusion, I am the big white deer thing with stars and bones that hangs around with the other animals. Please don't try to have me for dinner at any point. I'll give you a warning bite.

Comments

[numerouno]

[He's gotta be honest--that wasn't the kind of answer he was looking for.]

Too bad you can't see mine.

[circumspector]

Probably for the best. I wouldn't want to meddle in your head, it's very impolite.

[numerouno]

I bet you would if you could.

[circumspector]

I mean, I used to.

But I wouldn't want to be that kind of person, anymore.

[numerouno]

And what kind of person would that be?

[circumspector]

The kind that helped the assistance of wiping an entire production line of robots.

[numerouno]

Is that so?

[The smile in his voice suggests that this reveal doesn't faze him in the slightest. On the contrary: he's intrigued.]

[circumspector]

[ There something relieving about being the presence of people who don't flinch at these facts. But also something that she has to be aware of. That comes down very simply.

This is someone to watch and watch carefully. ]

I haven't been a very good person in my life. I try to be better now.

[numerouno]

Why, babe?

[Humor him--answer the question.]

[circumspector]

[ And there is a pause. ]

That's a long story and a pretty miserable one. We can save it for later.

[ Not today, Scaramouche. ]

[numerouno]

Don't think I won't hold you to that, babe.

[circumspector]

I'm sure you will.