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[perdre]

[He speaks with a mildly British accent, mixed with twinges of French in every other consonant. His first instinct would have been to use his native language - the latter - but it's become clear that he'll have more luck being understood going with his father's.]

I... wish I could think of something wrong I'd done. Something that would explain why I'm here and why I have to - fight. [He's having a hard time expressing himself. Peter doesn't... really know what he wants to say, other than that he would very much like to be placed back where he came from.] Then I'd feel there was some kind of justification I could understand.

Anyway, uhm - if there's someone I know out there, is... is there any way I can find them? Contact them? I'd really appreciate any help. I - I have a friend - his name is Frederick, he's a doctor, English, taller than me... [He gestures with a flat hand, above his head. Then he reaches into his pocket to bring a small photograph closer to the camera,] This is the only picture I have of him. I don't have pictures of anyone else.

[With a soft sigh, Peter's shoulders drop. He then mutters to himself, a presence of annoyance in his tone,] Je ne sais pas sur quel pied danser...

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[charming_jerk]

You're here thanks to the Initiative's infinite fucking wisdom, since they pick people by random lottery. So congratu-fucking-lations, ya won the cosmic lottery.

[perdre]

[blink blink.]

Thanks. I guess.

[does he sound defeated? he should.]

[charming_jerk]

Would have rather hit the Powerball myself, but this is what I got instead. But my luck's pretty shitty anyway.

As far as yer buddy, haven't seen 'em myself, but there's a lotta people here. So ya never know.

[perdre]

Sorry - the Powerball?

[charming_jerk]

[He waves a hand dismissively.] A lottery where I'm from. 'S not important.

Anyway. Not everyone here's a fighter, just so ya know. So if yer not interested in that kinda stuff, there's probably other things ya can do. I recommend findin' something. When we're not getting bombed or getting sent on missions, it's pretty damn boring here.

[perdre]

[Not so much a fighter as he's a hunter, but... that's probably hard to explain, given his condition.]

I'll... I'll keep that in mind.