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[4n631]

[The console switches on and a pale skinned, brunette with blue eyes smiles into the camera. The right side of her head seems to be shaven and something that looks like a metal plate is barely visible on that side. She seems to be pleased to see the open network and raises her hand in a little wave. As she did so, bluish-white marks can be seen starting from her left hand and going up along her arm. The tattoo-like markings also seem to cross onto her chest, though they stop at the center. The marks seem to glow faintly, even in the well lit room she’s sitting in.]

Hello uhm—whoever is out there. I’m Angel and I am—obviously new here. This is actually my third day living on this turtle and I haven’t actually left my house yet but I definitely plan to! Yes, I plan to go out very uh—very soon. [She tries to look confident but her expression comes across as sheepish at best. After that however, she descends into awkward silence before picking herself back up again.]

So—Can I ask who’s out there? Is there anyone from Promethea, Eden-5, Eden-6, uhm…Pandora? And what’s out there? Outside I mean. Are there trees? Oh geez, That must sound like a weird question. So okay—I have actually never been outside before and a lot of things that are outdoors are totally new to me. [As though the outdoors can hear her the woman turns her head toward the window briefly before looking back at the screen.]

Okay so I’ve made this completely awkward now. I’m sorry. [She fidgets with her hair for a while, fondling the ponytail that hangs over her shoulder on the unshaven side of her head. There is a slight indication of movement off screen as she shuffles her feet a little bit under the table. The girl looks anxious, as though she can’t decide if she should wait for a response or just shut the entire thing down right then and there.]

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Video; 100% Scrambled Khancryption

[khan_artist]

[Going through the network had thus far yielded simple posts in regards to Tu Vishan’s recent landing at Sinbrilee and the festivities therein. However, a new face caused Khan to pause. He knew the names of deep space planets when he heard them.

Taking the time to assess her mannerisms, the small metal plates slightly protruding on the side of her head and the white glowing tattoo, Khan finally flipped on his encrypted video feed.]

I doubt you will find many who are from those planets you mentioned. Most of the foreigners on this large reptile are from Earth and also come from a time when interplanetary travel is non-existent.

[He canted his head and looked at her through a piercing gaze.]

What kept you from being outdoors?

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[4n631]

[The girl looks like she can't figure out whether she'd disappointed at his words or not, but then he asks about why she hasn't gone outside and the woman almost cringes at her own embarrassment.]

Well I just...I couldn't. My Father wouldn't let me. [and her voice gets quiet] Because I would have died.

Video; 100% Scrambled Khancryption

[khan_artist]

[His eyes narrow as he thinks on that last bit of information. Overbearing fathers weren’t his concern in the least, but-]

Yet you were outside when the kedan transported you from the palace to your suite, were you not? [Dry and speculative, his voice reaches the microphone as he shifts in his chair to lean forward.]

That did not kill you.

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[4n631]

Well no it's not that the outdoors would have killed me it's more that uhm...there was something inside that my body was kind of dependent on to uhm...you know, to keep living. [And she casts her eyes downward and it's fairly clear while she isn't keeling over right there, she is not the picture of good health.]

Video; 100% Scrambled Khancryption

[khan_artist]

[Khan’s brow knits together and his eyes hover on the metal plates that protrude from the side of her head. From the angle he could see, they might have been used to hook her up to some kind of cables or tubes.

Looking back at her, he was entirely unfazed at her physical state.]

I can change that.

[His offer was pointed, but quiet.]

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[4n631]

[She jerks her head up a little bit, looking surprised.] You...you know how to purge Eridium from the bloodstream!? [because that was the most logical conclusion, yes.]

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[khan_artist]

[There was a slight difference between the way one would pronounce Iridium and Eridium. One of which he had never heard of before. Something he logs away to ask later.]

I can cleanse your body of any illnesses or impurities.

[A beat.]

Any. [The finality of that word is absolute.]

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[4n631]

[Having been lied to for so long byb her father, Angel didn't want to believe him...

But she did.]

[Still it wasn't entirely without question] Ah-- Do I get to know how? [She was trying to be skeptical, she really was]

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[khan_artist]

Simple blood transfusion, I have all the necessary equipment to do so.

[Spending the minimal amount of juulan along with some five finger discounts, Khan was able to assemble an effective transfusion kit.]

It wouldn’t even take minutes for you to feel the change in your health.

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[notdreaming]

Hello Angel. I'm Kara. And there are lots of trees, especially in Wood Sector.

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[4n631]

Oh? That sounds great! Maybe I can make a trip out there then. Oh..oh yes uhm, it's very nice to meet you Kara. [She gives a sheepish little laugh]

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[notdreaming]

It's nice to meet you too. Wood Sector is great, there's lots of artwork, and some of the buildings are even up in the trees.

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[4n631]

Really!? That sounds incredible! I knew of some people living in a freezer the size of a city once, but they were all murderers and thieves.

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[notdreaming]

[ w h a t ]

That sounds awful.

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[4n631]

Well yes, I suppose they were pretty awful. But most of the people on Pandora are at least a little awful. It's how they survive.

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[notdreaming]

By killing each other? How does that work?

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[4n631]

Ah well...I'm not sure. But there are always more bandits. And then some people have access to the New U station that regenerates them after they die for a percentage of their money.

[superoverachiever]

[Ava caught that little look at the window.] Don't worry, the trees can't hear you.

Well, I guess they kinda can, but the translator thing doesn't work for them. Probably. We get weird stuff here but I've never heard of sentient trees.

...[She takes a few seconds to ponder the fact what she said was, while technically information, not really very informative.] Anyway, hi, I'm Ava. I'd be happy to help explain anything you need help with!

[4n631]

The trees can hear me!? [Her eyes widen for a moment, then tries to remain calm. At least so far no one had mentioned anything about the trees being dangerous, or carnivorous. So maybe having plants hear you was okay compared to what it could have been]

I guess...better hearing you than eating you. [she gives a small, short laugh] Nice to meet you Ava. I think...I'm supposed to find work? I can uhm...that is...I'm really good with computers. Do people need that sort of thing here?

[superoverachiever]

Us Foreigners could always use the help with computers, especially if you're from the future. I dunno if the kedan care at all, but there are foreign-run opportunities too. Like with Mister Wayne.

[4n631]

Oh that's good. I can interface with computers really well.

[superoverachiever]

Then I'm sure you can find something.

Are you a programmer or what?

[4n631]

Sort of. I have a natural talent for interfacing with computers.

[superoverachiever]

You keep saying 'interface.'

You're not a cyborg, are you?

[4n631]

Uhm no. No I'm not a cyborg.