AUDIENCE 🚀 MARGARET

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W0 MONDAY

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[ With arms crossed in front of their chest, they arrive at the meeting location listed in the appointment (throws dart it's the lounge). They're even five minutes early, though looking stiff because they're standing among the sea of soft comforts like pillows and blankets, choosing to partake in None of that. ]

What is the agenda for this 1-on-1?

[bossbabygirl]

Good morning. So glad we could make this time work.

[she is already sitting in the lounge with some beverages. just basic ones, from the vending machines.]

We were told to contact you directly for any questions and concerns, right? It just seemed easier to have something scheduled, particularly if we'll be working together. Please feel free to reschedule them if the time is not convenient for you.

For today, I thought it would be most productive to have a quick chat and introduce myself.

W0 MONDAY

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[ Amalthea will show up for their first weekly 1-on-1 by waiting right beside Margaret's capsule door. It is difficult to know how long they had been waiting there. Don't worry about it.

For a greeting, they lightly bow their head, reverent and polite. ]

Good morning, Miss Encino. You have summoned me for a "weekly 1-on-1?"

[bossbabygirl]

Amalthea, such a quick response.

[she will bow her head right back! politeness.]

Thank you so much for making the time. Is this location best for you? I can invite you inside, but it's a little cramped.

W0 MONDAY

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[ (spins wheel uhhh Observation Deck) Right on the dot, a black portal forms and Europa steps right out to stand in the middle of the deck. The portal shrinks and vanishes entirely, arms coming to a cross as they seem to survey the area based on the green scan lines that show up and down in front of their helm. Then, with a curt nod directed to her. ]

What purpose is this "Weekly 1-on-1?" And how long will this take?

[bossbabygirl]

So glad you could make it.

[she's already waiting in the observation deck.]

I think we should plan to leave a half marbec on the calendar, but we probably won't need that long. I just think I'm sure to have some questions and concerns, and it makes sense to have something scheduled.

W0 MONDAY

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[ Metis will take to meeting with Margaret at the Mess Hall, seeming to have already prepared some cups of tea and coffee. Some cream and sweetener set aside. A red glow of :) flickers in front of their helm as she shows and they gesture to the cups. ]

I was not sure if you would prefer tea or coffee this morning, but please help yourself. Now, you've summoned me for something? How can I aid you?

[bossbabygirl]

Metis! Good morning.

[she absolutely will make herself a cup of tea.]

So appreciated. And thanks for making time for this.

W0 MONDAY

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[ not unlike europa, adrastea steps through from a blackhole to meet margaret in (spins wheel) titan's call, steps light before the warp disappears. they have a datapad under their arm, and it appears data displayed from within their visor that can be faintly made out from the outside. but the dim blue glow inside blinks, and the data fades. ]

1-on-1s, huh. For us, or you?

Re: W0 MONDAY

[bossbabygirl]

[well, she is already waiting in titan's call, having a club soda.]

Thanks for coming. And I think, by its very definition, it's for both of us.

W0 MONDAY

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[ this calendar invite is sending me. but io will arrive to wherever the meeting location will be listed for this one-on-on in the (throws knife) also titan's call. there's a black portal that opens up, io poking their head out of the void briefly before they make their way right out of it with a heavy step. ]

Afternoon. So what would you like to do during this... weekly 1-on-1 exactly?

[bossbabygirl]

Afternoon.

[she's already sitting there, having a club soda.]

Well, I think today can be brief; I don't want to keep you. I just thought I should introduce myself and we should get to know one another. And then the invitation can remain standing in the future for any questions and concerns.

W0 TUESDAY

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[ while thebe loves the bar, they will opt to have their 1 on 1 cozied up in the observation lounge. they are currently sitting with their back propped up by quite a few pillows and a data tablet in hand. they give margaret a friendly wave. ]

Hello, Miss Encino. Thanks for the invite. I don't think we got to chat - I'm Thebe. Chief Science Officer, but I'm also responsible for requisitions.

Apologies for hoarding the pillows, I'm a little stiff right now.

[bossbabygirl]

Hello, Thebe. So nice to meet you, and just Margaret is fine by me if you're comfortable with it.

[but oh - ]

You haven't been overdoing it, have you?

W0 TUESDAY

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[ the way i almost forgot about wanting to do one on tuesday.

ganymede will show up to meet margaret at the observation deck and lounge, a calm, amicable emotion muted but apparent as they walk like a normal person instead of portaling in. ]

Ms. Encino, looking forward to these meetings with you. How're you doing now that it's been a few days on board?

[bossbabygirl]

[she will hold out her hand for a handshake.]

Margaret is fine, if you're comfortable with it. It's been an adjustment, certainly.

W1 MONDAY

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[ We are at the Rec Room, where Metis is settled on the couch. Even though the task indicates their interest they still have their data pad on hand. There's a small table in front with cups of tea, coffee and plentiful fresh pastries. ]

Good morning, Lady Margaret. What would you prefer we tackle first?

[bossbabygirl]

Good morning. Just Margaret, please.

[she's no lady. but she'll have a tea.]

Well, why don't you tell me? Have we had any luck contacting anyone?

W1 MONDAY

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[ Guess who is by her door again. ]

Hello, Miss Encino. Should I bring us refreshments first?

[bossbabygirl]

[she is really craving a matcha latte and a massage...]

We do have a lot to discuss, but a matcha latte would be wonderful.

W1 MONDAY

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HotBox420
Agenda:
- Progress with contacting supervisors
- Update on inquiries into recent deaths
- Develop action plan to prevent additional casualties
- Ship safety protocol and security enhancements
- Job goals and expectations

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Which of these need my immediate attention.

[bossbabygirl]

I would say the action plan to prevent additional casualties is most pressing.

W1 WEDNESDAY

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- Progress with contacting supervisors
- Update on inquiries into recent deaths
- Develop action plan to prevent additional casualties
- Ship safety protocol and security enhancements
- Job goals and expectations

[ ganymede will come and meet her at the observation lounge, today, tablet under their arm and jacket returned from where they hadn't been wearing it on saturday. ]

Hey there, Margaret. I know you've had your weeklies with some of us so far, so is there anything you wanted to discuss with me in particular that you hadn't talked to them over yet?

[bossbabygirl]

Hello, Ganymede.

[she'll reach out to shake hands, but then grab a seat.]

Have we made any headway on understanding what happened to Luke?

W1 WEDNESDAY

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- Progress with contacting supervisors
- Update on inquiries into recent deaths
- Develop action plan to prevent additional casualties
- Ship safety protocol and security enhancements
- Job goals and expectations

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[ thebe will just text: ]

If you want in-person, I'm sitting in the rec room for a bit, but otherwise, I'm fine to report via text. Can choose which you prefer.

Anything my colleagues haven't hit on yet?

[bossbabygirl]

Text is fine, if that's easier for you. So, my understanding is we're on a set pace and can't divert without authority from the company, but won't be able to contact them until next week.

On previous missions, did you and your colleagues ever run into this sort of situation?

W2 TUESDAY

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[ There is no giggly or laughing fiasco here at this time. Thank god. Anyways, a black void portal forms in the tea shop and Europa appears out of it, their familiar metallic wings folded at their back but this week they have a dark green dragon-like tail flicking behind them. A peek of smoke comes out from their helmet, which they raise up to remove off their head, where a curve horn shows on one side of the top of their head with their helmet now off. ] You called, Margaret Encino.

[bossbabygirl]

[oh, hello. we're informal today.]

Good morning. I'm glad you felt like you could take off the helmet.

W2 TUESDAY

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[ adrastea is settled comfortably in one of the tea cup chairs when margaret arrives, having ordered a matcha latte for her. they have a strong smelling tea in their hands, in a to-go cup with a straw that they're drinking through.

spilling out of the chair is almost a waterfall of fluffy tails, but there's a water-like effect on them to match how they look all together while the officer sits. like looking at the surface of a clear pond. ]

Amalthea said you enjoyed the matcha latte, so I ordered one in advance for you.

[bossbabygirl]

[that's so nice of them... she breathes in the matcha latte before taking a sip.]

I do enjoy them very much.

W2 WEDNESDAY

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HotBox420

Thanks for the test. Communication turned off for all of us, but no impact on the transformation stuff or the Omega Mart purchases. Didn't think anything else was affected. I guess we couldn't really know unless we timed it for exactly when someone was about to have a mental breakdown, but I don't think it's very likely I.R.I.S. is causing this.

Anything off on your end while we ran our experiment?

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This would make some sense. The effects we have suffered weekly is caused by cosmoelectromagnetic waves and fields nearby and OmegaMart items are designed with small amounts of that data. All of this is alleged. I don't trust the labels to tell us everything. This still was worth testing, despite the results.

Nothing strange for us. If we tried to message any of you, it would go to your inbox which is typical.

[bossbabygirl]

Yes, my emails were piling up! I agree, a worthwhile test. Maybe as a next step, we should both think through whether there are any other systems we could test.

W2 TUESDAY

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[ there is just a guy sitting here with io's jacket on drinking what looks like just. black tea from a cutesey rabbit to-cup. their helmet is hanging off of the corner of the chair, helmed with the curling horns and respirator because it's been a long day of people eating egg casseroles and behaving like the dead!!!! it was a busy tuesday for us :holding_back_tears: ] Ms. Encino.

[bossbabygirl]

Oh. Nice to meet you face to face, doctor.

[she will raise her matcha latte to him.]

W3 TUESDAY

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[ spa meeting wow. cucumber slice meeting... massage meeting. thebe is currently looking at the nail polish rack of colors thoughtfully while waiting, their helmet cradled in their arms as they seem to be debating a massive array of purples and reds. ] Mmm... maybe red. To change it up... [ as margaret arrives! ] A spa meeting, huh? I'm all for it, honestly. My back's a mess.

[bossbabygirl]

I'm so glad they finally opened this.

[aww, cutie. if she's surprised to see thebe without their helmet, she doesn't say anything.]

Lucien made me lift that shelf for him. It was awful. My neck needs a lot of work.

W3 TUESDAY

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[ they are at the spa... and Amalthea has a matcha latte ready for her. Yes, she's wearing a maid uniform. ]

[bossbabygirl]

[oh, of course she's wearing a maid outfit. but like this isn't changing margaret's opinion that amalthea is obviously an android. sydney wears a kinky little waitress outfit.]

A matcha latte, for me? That's so wonderful, thank you.

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[ frankly margaret arrives to the spa and adrastea has taken off their helmet, letting it sit on a table where some spa drinks have been provided as she lounges back with her fingers laced on her stomach, gently getting rattled by the massage chair that she's holed up in while waiting. it's clearly adrastea from the usual uniform she has but she has decided to unmask for this spa meeting. ] Good choice.

[bossbabygirl]

[i actually didn't do this just to force you all to unmask i just love a spa. anyway, she shows up and waves.]

Oh good, you're here. Today has been a madhouse, what with all of this being thrown into the trauma void left and right. I could really use some relaxation.

W3 TUESDAY

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[ I love everyone else in this team unmasking but Metis here shows up in their regular uniform certainly, and while their helmet is removed they still have a hood pulled over their head. At least some part of the bottom of their face shows since there's an easy friendly smile. ]

Good day, Margaret. I pray I did not keep you waiting too long.

[bossbabygirl]

[help she just assumes they are shy. anyway, she is here in a robe with a face mask on sipping some water with cucumbers in it.]

Not at all. I was just relaxing.

W6 MONDAY

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[ Vash can be found at... looks at smudged writing on the locations page Dripping Debussy. He's just standing in front of the grand piano and presses on a key, sampling the instrument.

It plays as it should. ]

[bossbabygirl]

[hmm. well. she wanders in here, looking around, ignorant to how horrible the description is.]

Hey, Vash. [is he wearing his helmet?] What is this place even supposed to be?

W6 SUNDAY

[va11halla]

[ re: What just happened? Did one of you take those crafts? ]

From what we can tell from the feed, two small crafts were taken - and Vash and Knives are gone.

Not loving that.

[bossbabygirl]

Of course. I sent Vash a message on HER-MES, but we'll see if we hear from them.

So, how bad is this? Did we need that Tesseract for anything else?