[ It takes some time, but eventually Metis does show up to the Stasis Bay. Though clouded, foggy, like emotions buried underwater, there's the sensation of simmering alarm, uncertainty, and self-doubt. ]
Charles. Is there something you need assistance with?
[ Their helm tilts the slightest fraction towards the rest of the bay, however, keep their attention on him otherwise. ]
[ Their emotions quiet, a lull. Though at the question, a hand comes to beneath their helm with thought. ]
The first, I am afraid, we cannot do. Per contracts and protocol, we cannot allow anything to be done to the bodies of those deceased. [ This part is said remorsefully. ] ..Even if it is their wish.
[ A quiet sigh, a blip of underlying frustration that is neither directed to him or anyone. ]
Once the tour concludes, and we return you all to your homes - we will be doing the same with them. [ ... ] I can at least pass on their wishes to those who receive them and possibly ensure it gets done, if nothing else. I'm sorry.
No offence, but your protocol seems pretty worthless.
[likewise, his frustration isn't directed towards metis specifically, but never let it be said that charles don't voice his opinion. either way, though, he realizes this is probably not the hill to die on. scien might haunt everyone from hell, however.]
... Have you at least been able to confirm what happened to Luke?
[ Which is to say, no offense taken. Nor do they seem bothered by the fact he voices his opinion, taking it with stride.. this sucks! ]
Io has recently finished their report on the matter. [ Which they raise their I.R.I.S, allowing for details to show as it comes up. ] No medical information was shared or provided by Luke Pearce himself, however we can confirm that he did have some kind of sickness plaguing him since before his arrival here. Which means he was unable to undergo any treatment during his time here, though Io had provided him with some painkillers, we were unaware about the extent of treatment he was in need of.
[ They pause here, quiet. ] Under closer examination, Io believes that the feedback from the stress and panic around him likely exacerbated the condition.
[ Sometimes you're in a room with a lot of people feelings things and it triggers something. Rip. ]
We've discussed with quite a lot of you regarding Thursday's, I had only assumed you all had shared it amongst yourselves?
[ Do you guys not talk........... ]
I'm afraid all the security issues are not my line of expertise, at least with a ship like this. You'd get a more clear understanding by speaking with Adrastea themselves. [ Senior Crew in charge of Security and all. ] To summarize Thursday, it was possibly a malfunction. Lockdowns of that kind are restricted to long jumps - which we will only enact between planets.
So, for example, once our business concludes on Strihiria, we will be enacting a long jump to the next planet for delivery. It's possible that there was a bug that pushed that schedule a week earlier but I am not sure if Adrastea has found anything regarding that, and the other option would be it detected an anomaly but nothing was detected in the reports.
No, I already knew all that. [IN FACT HE TALKED WITH YOU ABOUT IT!!] I wanted to know if you'd figured out anything more than that, or if we're still in the "well, we know nothing" stage. You don't think there's anything weirder about that bug, especially after today?
[ THAT'S WHY I WAS CONFUSED AHHHHH STOP MAKING ME REPEAT LORE JAN ]
I had thought it strange since the first. The Eudora is an old ship, she takes some waking up and getting everything ready in between tours. But that mistake on Thursday should never have happened. And certainly we can surmise today's lockdown as a precaution because of what events unfolded, but it should still have allowed access to the Senior Crew.
[ A sigh. ] At this rate, I find it may just be easier to arrange an overhaul with some of our systems.
Well, with any luck, an overhaul will help, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to hold my breath. They say twice is a coincidence, three is a pattern—and arguably, we're already past number three.
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Be real with me here—I know this is unprecedented for you guys too, but how much would you bet on something like this happening again?
And it's certainly too short notice to move ships. So we may just have to make do.
[ Which is tiring. Exhausting. ]
...Considering plenty of events that have traversed in the past week have been a first in my time stationed, I feel the possibility of something like this happening again is high. I would wish for nothing more than to be optimistic and consider it a fluke but I find it difficult to think that true.
Since we will be docking planetside this coming week, we should be in a better position regarding communication. So ideally we will receive word from them.
[ Fragmented thoughts come through, a word... anything... before they shake their helm. Everyone should go on strike. ]
The company is far too comfortable leaving their ships to their own devices at this rate, as long as the contracted work gets done.
"Ideally" is the keyword there, I'm guessing. [yeah!! go on strike!! he shrugs, still wry.] I'm familiar with leaders like that. Guess that type is universal, if it's easier for them.
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By the way, how are you guys holding up? I know it's tense between the senior crew and junior crew, since—to be frank—we're still gauging how much we can count on you guys, but I'm guessing it's been a pretty rough few days for you too.
They are the kind of leaders undeserving, not meant to lead. What is the purpose of leading if you cannot try and provide?
[ ...A sigh, shaking their head as their emotions simmer to a controlled easy composure. ]
It's to be expected some kind of rift may form between the two when one believes they are not meant to be and the other has a contract they must strictly follow. I have many years of experience in dealing with disputes and tensed situations in the past, so I am managing. As the others are dealing it as best they can.
I do. It's a way for me to get the knowledge I seek, an opportunity to research in matters important to me, and I enjoy working otherwise.
[ Though the feeling of that enjoyment for work, any contentment for that matter feels like it's underwater. Murky. ]
...When a civilization faces a sudden change, it takes some reassuring and a gentle hand when you know it's for the greater good. You can't just force it onto them. Small introductions, giving them the opportunity to be heard.. work with them and not against. [ A distant feeling of wistfulness. ] Anything more specific I am afraid I cannot delve too much into.
[ A pause. ] There are people - worlds I wish to protect. Which is precisely why I accepted this opportunity to come here. A chance to be able to find a way to protect and save, with how advanced things are here.
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Charles. Is there something you need assistance with?
[ Their helm tilts the slightest fraction towards the rest of the bay, however, keep their attention on him otherwise. ]
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Well, this probably isn't a surprise, but I've got questions and I thought it'd be easier to ask them in person.
[...]
First—any way to respect Scien's wishes by burning his and Dahut's bodies, and any way we can send Luke's body back to his home?
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The first, I am afraid, we cannot do. Per contracts and protocol, we cannot allow anything to be done to the bodies of those deceased. [ This part is said remorsefully. ] ..Even if it is their wish.
[ A quiet sigh, a blip of underlying frustration that is neither directed to him or anyone. ]
Once the tour concludes, and we return you all to your homes - we will be doing the same with them. [ ... ] I can at least pass on their wishes to those who receive them and possibly ensure it gets done, if nothing else. I'm sorry.
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[likewise, his frustration isn't directed towards metis specifically, but never let it be said that charles don't voice his opinion. either way, though, he realizes this is probably not the hill to die on. scien might haunt everyone from hell, however.]
... Have you at least been able to confirm what happened to Luke?
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[ Which is to say, no offense taken. Nor do they seem bothered by the fact he voices his opinion, taking it with stride.. this sucks! ]
Io has recently finished their report on the matter. [ Which they raise their I.R.I.S, allowing for details to show as it comes up. ] No medical information was shared or provided by Luke Pearce himself, however we can confirm that he did have some kind of sickness plaguing him since before his arrival here. Which means he was unable to undergo any treatment during his time here, though Io had provided him with some painkillers, we were unaware about the extent of treatment he was in need of.
[ They pause here, quiet. ] Under closer examination, Io believes that the feedback from the stress and panic around him likely exacerbated the condition.
[ Sometimes you're in a room with a lot of people feelings things and it triggers something. Rip. ]
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Damn it, Luke.
[should've said something!!!]
... All right, next question. Have you figured out what triggered the lockdown?
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Are you referring to this morning's lockdown in Stasis Bay?
[ Which is said a bit tiredly because, the fact they have to clarify... work sucks even if they love work! ]
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[ Do you guys not talk........... ]
I'm afraid all the security issues are not my line of expertise, at least with a ship like this. You'd get a more clear understanding by speaking with Adrastea themselves. [ Senior Crew in charge of Security and all. ] To summarize Thursday, it was possibly a malfunction. Lockdowns of that kind are restricted to long jumps - which we will only enact between planets.
So, for example, once our business concludes on Strihiria, we will be enacting a long jump to the next planet for delivery. It's possible that there was a bug that pushed that schedule a week earlier but I am not sure if Adrastea has found anything regarding that, and the other option would be it detected an anomaly but nothing was detected in the reports.
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No, I already knew all that. [IN FACT HE TALKED WITH YOU ABOUT IT!!] I wanted to know if you'd figured out anything more than that, or if we're still in the "well, we know nothing" stage. You don't think there's anything weirder about that bug, especially after today?
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I had thought it strange since the first. The Eudora is an old ship, she takes some waking up and getting everything ready in between tours. But that mistake on Thursday should never have happened. And certainly we can surmise today's lockdown as a precaution because of what events unfolded, but it should still have allowed access to the Senior Crew.
[ A sigh. ] At this rate, I find it may just be easier to arrange an overhaul with some of our systems.
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he also sighs.]
Well, with any luck, an overhaul will help, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to hold my breath. They say twice is a coincidence, three is a pattern—and arguably, we're already past number three.
[...]
Be real with me here—I know this is unprecedented for you guys too, but how much would you bet on something like this happening again?
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[ Which is tiring. Exhausting. ]
...Considering plenty of events that have traversed in the past week have been a first in my time stationed, I feel the possibility of something like this happening again is high. I would wish for nothing more than to be optimistic and consider it a fluke but I find it difficult to think that true.
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And what's the chances of the upper management doing anything helpful about it?
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[ Fragmented thoughts come through, a word... anything... before they shake their helm. Everyone should go on strike. ]
The company is far too comfortable leaving their ships to their own devices at this rate, as long as the contracted work gets done.
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[...]
By the way, how are you guys holding up? I know it's tense between the senior crew and junior crew, since—to be frank—we're still gauging how much we can count on you guys, but I'm guessing it's been a pretty rough few days for you too.
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[ ...A sigh, shaking their head as their emotions simmer to a controlled easy composure. ]
It's to be expected some kind of rift may form between the two when one believes they are not meant to be and the other has a contract they must strictly follow. I have many years of experience in dealing with disputes and tensed situations in the past, so I am managing. As the others are dealing it as best they can.
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[not said judgingly—just curious as to why.]
Mm... what kind of disputes and situations have you dealt with before?
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[ Though the feeling of that enjoyment for work, any contentment for that matter feels like it's underwater. Murky. ]
...When a civilization faces a sudden change, it takes some reassuring and a gentle hand when you know it's for the greater good. You can't just force it onto them. Small introductions, giving them the opportunity to be heard.. work with them and not against. [ A distant feeling of wistfulness. ] Anything more specific I am afraid I cannot delve too much into.
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What got you onto this path, if anything?
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[ A pause. ] There are people - worlds I wish to protect. Which is precisely why I accepted this opportunity to come here. A chance to be able to find a way to protect and save, with how advanced things are here.
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