002✖; (audio @hot.damn)

[circumitus]

"So. Don't suppose anyone has put our heads together in order to make this place more operational yet, have they? Getting pretty sick of sitting around not knowing shit, so am starting on a few projects that maybe some could assist in."

[Well, that's one way to get things started. There's also a reason why all you're hearing is Rey's voice and she's not texting, because she sounds like someone who hasn't slept in several days. That's also because she hasn't slept in several days. Sleep is dumb.]

"First of all: Who's been familiarizing themselves with the tech in this place, if anyone? Maybe someone who can help with electrical and engineering, computing, shit like that. Trying to get some shut doors open here.

"Second: We got any mechanics? Figured those rigs in the garage and shop could use some tidying. Might be useful.

"Last: Been digging through the library's rubble for anything worthwhile. Found lots of weird shit, from alien to ancient Earth texts... Left what's legible and intact sorted in some piles there, but feel free to organize or sort through any of it if you're curious or just need something to do.

[Pause.]

"Speaking of which, what are you doing?"

[That's almost more of an existential question than Rey intended it to be. If she gets any smartass responses, she has only herself to blame.]

"That's all."

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[birdical]

[Just the sliiiiiiiiightest pause.]

I will trust you for now.

[circumitus]

[Elleru really shouldn't trust Rey with much of anything, but she's quiet for a moment.]

Appreciate it. Wasn't expecting to take this long.

[birdical]

You may bring me some books to 'make it up to me.'

[She's not asking.]

[circumitus]

Oh, you mean something like, ah. Romance books?

[Trying not to be too awk about it.]

[birdical]

Yes. Bring me the one that looks the prettiest and has two lovers in the throes of passion on the front.

[Those are her favorites. For reasons.]

[circumitus]

So just, any kinds of two... "lovers", or do you have a preference?

[May or may not be asking because of Reasons.]

[birdical]

I have no preference, but perhaps something with a woman who is strong and caring, if a bit distant. 😉

[circumitus]

[WHAT COULD SHE POSSIBLY BE HINTING AT? REY JUST DOESN'T KNOW.]

Right, okay... Got it, right. Will see if there's anything like that lying around.

[birdical]

Thank you.

[She's going to hold you to that, Rey. To all that.]