video.

[langsyne]

[For someone who's just found himself the winner of a cheap turtle cruise, Scott looks pretty calm sitting in his suite with his chin propped on the palm of his hand. He's skimmed the console posts and wheedled tiny bits of information from the kedan. He knows something is up with the turtle. ]

God only knows I deserve a vacation on a tropical turtle paradise right about now, but usually when I take my days off I like them sunny, not sickly. [Here he straightens, features losing some of their humor.] I know I'm the new guy around here, but if there's anything I can do to help, let me know.

[Admittedly, this might not be his best move considering he still has no idea why or by whom he was brought here, but no one's killed him (yet) so Scott's taking that as a good sign.]

Oh, and.

[The levity's back in his voice now but it's harder, more forced, and anyone paying attention can hear the undercurrent of worry slowly rising to the surface. He's already asked Tea but she'd only been one person and this turtle place is massive. Can't hurt to ask around more.]

If anyone's seen a group of nine kids - including two fish kids and a head in a jar - I'd also like to know, thanks. You can't miss 'em. Really.

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[langsyne]

[Somehow, Scott gets the feeling that 'not around' doesn't quite equate to 'not on the turtle' and he regrets bringing it up.]

I bet they wouldn't mind if you did the jazzy pajama thing.

[A little bit of banter's there but mostly he's serious. Because this kid? Seems like a good one underneath all that bluff and bluster.]

[backinakidflash]

[The faintest of smiles.]

Nah. They wouldn't mind at all.

[langsyne]

[It's a nice moment and Scott lets it linger a little bit longer before switching gears again.]

So Mr. I-Don't-Wear-Jazzy-Pajamas, since you've probably seen the whole turtle at least five times over by now, any suggestions on where I could pick up materials to build a small workshop?

[backinakidflash]

[Bart is happy to let that one have a little time in his head, but hes's grateful when Scott gives him that segue. It's kinda obvious, but he latched onto it anyway.]

So, Mr.-Kid-I'm-Always-Broke, are you looking salvage, empty stores, or where you can buy raw materials?

[langsyne]

Let's go with the latter, though I won't say no to either of the first two.

[Guess who's not going to have any sleeping space in his suite when he's done.]

Too full of stuff or kids?

[backinakidflash]

There's some places that you can scavenge up stuff, but they're kinda bleak. Anyway, they're too far for walking. But I can show you around the city if you want.

....both?

[langsyne]

I'm sure I can find alternative methods of transport.

[Even a turtle's gotta have bugs, right?]

A tour would be great though, if you're offering. The kedan kind of skimped on showing me the city.

[backinakidflash]

Obviously? Swing by ME-3B when you've got time.

[langsyne]

Will do. [Tiny salute!] In the meantime, I think I need some food before I become a walking skeleton.

Nice meeting you, Bart.