The one with bad jokes; voice

[lar]

What's up, Exsilium?

[ ... ]

We! We're totally up, get it?

[ A nervous laugh. Ella pls. ]

I swear it sounded better in my head. Anyway! Welcome, newbies! I'm Ella, Ella Ellis and yeah that's my name. For those that don't know yet, I'm the person that gets you whatever you want, no matter what. Unless it's like, really complex. Or alive. Or a hydrospanner. I mean, seriously Han, the damn thing has exploded like ten times in my face already. Sure you don't want a battery powered screwdriver?

[ Not that she can really do one of those without the risk of explosion either. ]

But yeah- you need something, you ask me. I'm still not charging for this, so hey, better make good use of it. And yet I didn't want to talk about this, or at least not only this. I keep getting sidetracked.

So for the ones that were around on August, I hosted a pretty kickass party, right? September wasn't so good for parties because we were too busy, er, you know. Plus we got bombed and not in the fun way. And now we're on the Moon, which is kinda cool, but you know what's cooler?

[ Imaginary drum-roll! ]

VR Rooms! I've been messing with them, and I have decided I can totally host a party inside of one of those. Make a nice, big house, with an even nicer, bigger back yard, maybe put some grills, some games, a pool, make it something more afternoon-evening to let everyone relax for a little bit. And something like a college party in the evening, although all I know about keggers and the like comes from movies so some help would be appreciated.

[ Obligatory pause to breathe. ]

But yeah, it's totally happening, sometime soon in a close VR room to your Moon base. Probably on the last week of the month, but you've been notified! I'm now open for ideas and suggestions. Just like the last time, food and whatever will be handled by yours truly, and the music will most likely be handled by Claudia, I guess. So if there's any real party planner among us, you might want to step up and give a hand.

This totally trivial message ends here.

[Han Solo]

I actually have a working hydrospeanner, but I need you to look at it to make sure it actually does what is supposed to do. This is the first time I've created something I don't have in my world, so.

[Lisbeth Salander]

The tobacco is ready, if you still want it.

Comments

[5055034455]

[He's not trying to make her think it's stupid, even if he thinks it's stupid.

He's just not sure she thought this through, is all.]

I dunno, Ella. Sounds like a bad combination.

[lar]

Don't you want a choice to unwind and I don't know, just find some peace?

I mean, how long is everyone going to be wallowing on sadness and regret or something like that? The sooner we do things, the sooner we fix this.

[5055034455]

[Saul seriously doubts he's going to find peace at a kegger or whatever the hell she's imagining will precede it.

He sighs and rubs the bridge of his nose. She has a point, but...]

Have your get-together if you want. I'll go. It's just the mix of all that sadness and regret and alcohol that has me worried.

[lar]

...uh. I hadn't thought of that.

I mean, I kind of feared people would go batshit insane in the other party, but they didn't? Maybe I should work on some sort of violence filter while I'm at it...

[5055034455]

Okay, but the other party wasn't set almost immediately post-nuclear disaster, you see what I'm saying? It's a nice thought. I think if anyone can do a good job of gathering people together and making them feel a little better after this whole mess, it's you, but you need to be careful of how you present it.

[lar]

I...thanks. I'll consider this, I really will.

And...I've got your tie?

[5055034455]

[oh no someone suddenly sounds way excited...]

You do?

[lar]

Yep, and it's pretty awesome, if I might say so myself.

Where are you?

[5055034455]

Observatory. You coming to me?

--> Action!

[lar]

Going~

[ And soon enough she's strolling by, holding a rectangular shaped case in one hand. ]

Hey.

[5055034455]

[And Saul's... kind of just standing there, staring outside with a slightly lost look on his face.

But then he hears Ella and bam, it's gone. Just like that.

He grins.]

Ella Ellis. Is that for me?

[lar]

[ Be glad she didn't notice, Saul. Be glad. ]

This? Nooo, this is just some random box I picked up on the way here. Want to hold it for me for a second?

[ She hands it over, and when Saul opens it (because honestly why wouldn't he) he'll find a pretty tie inside.

This took effort, Saul, just so you know. ]

[5055034455]

[He takes it, of course.]

Yeah, sure. Mind if I open it? I'm kinda nosy.

[And open it he does, expression lighting up at what's inside.]

Wow. This is really nice. Are those — what, animals?

[lar]

Yeah, I was looking for patterns and all, since I realized that the whole stripped thing is kind of what you wear in school and college, which is so not your, uh, scene thing.

[ Talking like a teenager: Another thing Ella shouldn't try to do. ]

And it looked pretty, I guess.

[5055034455]

[Scene thing.

That's cute.

Saul runs a fingertip over the fabric, appreciatively, then quickly hands the box back.]

Here, hold this.

[Because he has to put it on right now, obviously.]

[lar]

Oh, okay.

[ She's just going to stand there and look how he puts the tie on, expectation in her eyes. ]

[5055034455]

[She's also going to have to hold his now-old tie, which he drapes over her shoulder while he's busy fussing.

After about a minute, he's got the new tie on, double Windsored and ready to go.]

How's it look?

[lar]

[ Ella gives him the thumbs. All two of them. ]

Like you were born to wear it.

[5055034455]

[Oh, sweetheart.

First the tie, then compliments?

She's totally earned the hug she's getting pulled into.]

Thank you, Ella.

[lar]

[ Wow sudden hug, she's just going to stand there awkwardly for a moment and then pat him in the back. ]

You're very welcome.

[5055034455]

[Just let it happen, Ella. IT'S OKAY.

Aren't awkward lawyer hugs the best?!

Saul pulls away quickly, though.]

The next time anyone's looking for something that needs making, I'll send them straight to you.

[lar]

[ She's just not a huger, but she's going to try. ]

Good, the more I can help, the better.

[5055034455]

[She gets another smile.]

That's the spirit.