[ she's a queen... They have their own cup of tea, despite their helm but it's fine. ]
There was a lot of interference but we did get word that they will be in touch with us next week. When they do, I and the rest of the Senior Crew will put in a request to allow a reroute back to the hub.
I'm certain our ship hardly matters to them in the long run, we are but one in a mass fleet. But we do aim and intend to do the right thing with whatever power we do hold. If we could get our hands on even a few upgrades...
[ They wince a little, touching the base of their helm before they move on. ] Though we have a contract to uphold, it could be possible to find a loophole or some way around it to get what needs to be done.
Well, here's what I'm thinking. I agree - knowing the importance of these contracts, I wouldn't take breaking one lightly. It could have serious repercussions for the company and for all of you as well. After all, some of these deliveries might be very important and time sensitive.
[she doesn't want to suggest she's downplaying the seriousness of this before she suggests.]
Speaking as someone who was an executive, though, I think the quality that is most valuable in a business setting is the ability to make difficult decisions even when you can't reach someone above you. If I knew a ship under contract with me was experiencing these sorts of severe disruptions and three crew members had been killed, I wouldn't think highly of the leadership of that ship if they continued on course just because they hadn't reached anyone yet with the power to tell them to turn around.
But you know this company better than I do - maybe losing a few crew members is something they're used to and have priced into their analysis? In that case, I'm sure you're correct, breaching the contract would be a very bad idea.
[ Though Metis remains quiet, their body language and the way they keep themselves facing her as she talks suggests they're listening closely. When they finally speak, their voice is leveled - considering. ]
No, you are right, in matters where deliveries are involved concerning supplies that are desperately needed - medical ones, for example, it is one I certainly would not like to ignore. It would not bode well to turn away from those in need of it.
However, our systems are routed into a specific path with the deliveries met along the way and not one we can override without the given permissions - one the company needs to provide and something we need to be in communication for.
[ Babysitters with some power but not a whole lot. At the mention of losing a few crew members, however, their posture changes a little. Here, they wince, and as a hand comes up to adjust their helmet a little there is a hint of pain in their tone. ] I do not.. think they are?
[ There's a quiet lull for a moment before they come to again, that earlier ache in their tone slipping and slowly returning to their mannerisms before. ] ..I cannot remember.
[ A quiet moment, moving to rest a hand on the wrist of their right arm. ]
None of your crew remember the process, the signing - being approached by the company in person. [ They take a moment to think. ] The disorientation upon waking up after a long sleep, that much is very real. However, the memory troubles... it is a reasoning that seems more unlikely the more I think of it.
Even with a change in setting, one's memory should not easily forget their moments right before sleep. [ A thoughtful mumble. ] So why...
[ A brief moment of silence, before they shake their head. ] I apologize, we were meant for a discussion of things to go over and I find my thoughts in a scramble.
No, it's alright. The agenda was more of a guide than anything. Honestly, if some of you guys are having some weird moments, too, that seems like a major priority to me.
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[she's no lady. but she'll have a tea.]
Well, why don't you tell me? Have we had any luck contacting anyone?
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[ she's a queen... They have their own cup of tea, despite their helm but it's fine. ]
There was a lot of interference but we did get word that they will be in touch with us next week. When they do, I and the rest of the Senior Crew will put in a request to allow a reroute back to the hub.
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[it's really not, another week is so long.]
You know, I do wonder if this isn't one of those ask for forgiveness not permission situations?
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I'm certain our ship hardly matters to them in the long run, we are but one in a mass fleet. But we do aim and intend to do the right thing with whatever power we do hold. If we could get our hands on even a few upgrades...
[ They wince a little, touching the base of their helm before they move on. ] Though we have a contract to uphold, it could be possible to find a loophole or some way around it to get what needs to be done.
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[she doesn't want to suggest she's downplaying the seriousness of this before she suggests.]
Speaking as someone who was an executive, though, I think the quality that is most valuable in a business setting is the ability to make difficult decisions even when you can't reach someone above you. If I knew a ship under contract with me was experiencing these sorts of severe disruptions and three crew members had been killed, I wouldn't think highly of the leadership of that ship if they continued on course just because they hadn't reached anyone yet with the power to tell them to turn around.
But you know this company better than I do - maybe losing a few crew members is something they're used to and have priced into their analysis? In that case, I'm sure you're correct, breaching the contract would be a very bad idea.
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No, you are right, in matters where deliveries are involved concerning supplies that are desperately needed - medical ones, for example, it is one I certainly would not like to ignore. It would not bode well to turn away from those in need of it.
However, our systems are routed into a specific path with the deliveries met along the way and not one we can override without the given permissions - one the company needs to provide and something we need to be in communication for.
[ Babysitters with some power but not a whole lot. At the mention of losing a few crew members, however, their posture changes a little. Here, they wince, and as a hand comes up to adjust their helmet a little there is a hint of pain in their tone. ] I do not.. think they are?
[ There's a quiet lull for a moment before they come to again, that earlier ache in their tone slipping and slowly returning to their mannerisms before. ] ..I cannot remember.
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Your memories of your last few missions - a little fuzzy?
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[ They sound a bit... confused. ]
My memory has always been sharp, I remember most if not all things down to the detail. ..I must be a bit overworked is all.
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[a sympathetic smile.]
Although... some of us who were recently in cryosleep have been experiencing memory troubles, too.
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None of your crew remember the process, the signing - being approached by the company in person. [ They take a moment to think. ] The disorientation upon waking up after a long sleep, that much is very real. However, the memory troubles... it is a reasoning that seems more unlikely the more I think of it.
Even with a change in setting, one's memory should not easily forget their moments right before sleep. [ A thoughtful mumble. ] So why...
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It seems odd, doesn't it?
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[ A brief moment of silence, before they shake their head. ] I apologize, we were meant for a discussion of things to go over and I find my thoughts in a scramble.
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