AUDIENCE 🚀 SHOMA

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That is vague and very peculiar, but whoever sent it to you must think you're deserving of some fun. Timing is odd, if that was the intention.

[ There's a moment as they figure something out with the context here since they don't understand why Shoma would think it's weird to bring a toy to trial aside from the 18 but doesn't look 18 thing. ]

May I do a remote scan of this 8 ball?

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timing is definitely odd if that's the intention
you can do that? sure, go for it

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Yes. Please direct your I.R.I.S. to the item.

[ And they will prompt a scan from it. ]

[solesuccess]

[ he does not message them back but he does turn his i.r.i.s to the ball so amalthea can scan it.

wtf he wants to remote scan things. hey. ]

[dropoffs]

[ Feels upgraded perks. The I.R.I.S. scans the 8 ball and delivers its data to them. ]

Interesting... It is a mysterious item that houses an inkling of the universe's power to give one an infallible yes or no answer to their question. There is a disclaimer that the intensity of the question could destroy the item itself.

I understand why you would be concerned about bringing it tomorrow... I also do not see why you cannot brainstorm questions. If anything, I think that is the better choice.

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so probably going "who killed viktor" is a no go
that wasn't a real question, ball, don't get any ideas
i guess i'm concerned about what i should say if someone asks where i got it, but i guess i can just say it was delivered without a name
that's probably not weird, right?
and even if i brainstorm it's mine, isn't it? so nobody else can ask the question except me

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I do not think you can use it to confirm who killed him without risking the item disintegrating. My apologies.

Is that the oddest thing to have happened on this ship? I do not find it overly suspicious if it's helpful, but if you are uncomfortable with coming forward, then I can offer senior crew overlooking the trial to present it. You can collect it when it's brought forth, then it is yours from a source everyone can see. However, I believe this could be your chance to show those who still undermine you. Whatever your choice, you have my support.

Yes. It is your possession, so it only listens to you until you give it to someone else.

[solesuccess]

[ a very long pause. ]

...i'll keep it. my pockets should be big enough to hold onto it, and if we're not getting any solid answers i'll present it myself to get us on the right track
thanks amalthea
it gives me a lot to consider before tomorrow

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As you wish, Mister Enda. I hope your item can lead to us answers, even if those answers could be ones we wish not to hear.

Will you be fine to be left to your thoughts?

[solesuccess]

absolutely not
but i've had about six years worth of practice, so i'll make it work
i'll see you tomorrow

[ tacked on a few seconds later: ]

thanks

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I would offer you some chamomile tea and pastries to keep you company, but rest is important. Do not keep yourself awake too late.

You're welcome. Thank you for relying on us.