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[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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Most bookstores sell a copy of bylaws, yes.

[ She's already been into most of them. Bookstores, not bylaws. ]

[That's handy. Now the only remaining question is:]

How much are they? And I am going to be able to carry the thing home without using a cart?

[ Amused, Raven quotes a price in juulan equivalent to any regular book. ]

It's not an encyclopedia.

Hey, you never know. Maybe that thing you bought was the abridged version and come Monday we're both going to find ourselves behind bars because apparently it's a jailable offense to scratch your right ear on a Sunday.

[This is very srsbs okay.]

[ a fleeting smile ]

That would be one way to get information.

As opposed to marching up to someone and punching the snot out of them for information? Yeah, I think I like our way better.

[Never mind that all of this was his idea.]

But thanks for the heads up. I'll go check it out. [Brief pause.] I'm Scott, by the way.

You're welcome.

[ It's not that Raven doesn't think the other idea has merit; it's worked for her and her teammates more than once. But things had to have a balance. ]

I'm Raven.

Thanks for all the help, Raven. [All things considered, that's the most normal name he's heard all day. He gives her a tiny salute.] If you ever need anything in return, let me know.

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