003 [VIDEO] Anonymous Location

[shorttempered]

[Mark can be seen sitting at one of the many internet cafes in the Earth sector. With Eve gone, he had to go back to these to post to the network as Mark, as his console belongs to "Invincible". Gotta try to have that secret identity. He smiles and gives a dorky little wave.]

So uh, if we were back on Earth it would be pretty close to Halloween, wouldn't it? Uh, those of you from Earth, I mean.... And Halloween is nothing without horror movies--especially zombie movies. As I don't think moves are an option here, I'm trying to get my horror fix somewhere else. Suggestions??

[And with that important message out of the way, he changes the filter.]

[Filtered to Bianca Reyes]

Hey, uh, Mis--Bianca, sorry. Do you might if I stop by later? I uh, have something for you.

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[shorttempered]

Well, my mom always taught me that when someone does something nice for you, you should get them a small thank you gift. Or a card, but really in this case it's kind of way past card.

...And if I bought her a card it would be in Kedan and she wouldn't be able to read it. Nor would I, for that matter.

[Awkward pause.] So how are you feeling?

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[escarabajo]

I could've translated. Ish. I'm sort of starting to pick up more and more now.

How I'm--? [...oh.] I'm dealing. Still wish I could hear from her, somehow, but it's. A little better now. Thanks for asking.

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[shorttempered]

Oh, you got a kedan tutor? [He should probably do that.]

You could always try the archives. It's not the same thing, but it's better than nothing.

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[escarabajo]

More like my tutor and I are learning at the same time-- he picks up a little faster. Alien AIs, man. [gestures to the nape of his neck.]

That's actually a pretty good idea. I've been meaning to look through the network anyways: do you remember that weird message we got a while back? From the evil thing?

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[shorttempered]

You can never beat a robot. [Except maybe Robot.]

From "Never-Speak-His-Name?" Yeah. What about it?

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[escarabajo]

I want to see if I can trace it. It's worth a shot, right?

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[shorttempered]

Hell yeah it is. Man, I wish I could actually help with that kind of stuff, but unfortunately I'm your standard "punch it until it stops moving" superhero archetype.

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[escarabajo]

You can always make up for it and punch Mal-adjusted in the face when we meet him in person.

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[shorttempered]

[Laughs at Jaime's name for the threat.] I plan on it.

Tadaaa~

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[The door opens, and Bianca comes in with a tote of something from one of the local kedan places. It's not a homecooked meal, but it's better than nothing after a whole day spent working.]

Looks like you got here first. [Smiles for both her son and Mark.]

How are you doing, Mark?

/o/!

[escarabajo]

Hey, Mom. [Jaime's got a smile for Bianca, too.] How was the clinic today?

Oh, by the way-- Mark says he has something to give you.

Woooo!

[shorttempered]

[Waves when he sees Bianca come in, then sort of blanches a bit when Jaime announces why he's here.] I uh, wanted to thank you for talking with me the other day. It's just a little something, but here. [Holds up a small wrapped box. It's clear that Mark attempted to wrap it because it's all badly wrapped angles.]

[asoothingvoice]

Busy. We're still shorthanded. [Which is nothing new in the medical field, but this is taking it to new levels.]

And really?

[Bianca smiles further when she sees the wrapping job- even if it's not perfectly done, the fact he went to the effort of wrapping it himself makes the gesture even more appreciated.]

Thank you, Mark, that's sweet of you.

[She accepts the box, but doesn't open it quite yet, setting the tote down on the table first before she does.]

[shorttempered]

It was the least I could do.

Have you considered asking for help on the network? I'd offer, but I know nothing about medicine and I'm pretty busy working with Mr. Wayne.

[asoothingvoice]

I have, but I don't really have the time right now. Even if we did get volunteers, it'd be difficult to train them right now because of time and space constraints.

Why don't you join us for dinner? I got enough just in case.

[shorttempered]

Oh. [Awkward pause. What do you say to that?] Well, if you ever need anything let me know and I can see what I can do.

If I'm not imposing, I'd love to. [He hasn't had a home cooked meal in ages.]