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

[stillbetter]

It's honestly not that bad, just - annoying.

[lar]

Okay then...meet me there.

[ By the time poppy gets to the cafeteria she'll find Ella sitting by herself, a tall glass of water and a blister full of aspirins in front of her. She's drinking...a can of Coke. Yes. ]

[stillbetter]

(Baggy clothes, shaggy hair, Poppy's come a long way since the days she took a little more care of her appearance. There's a certain quality to her features that doesn't go away despite the exhaustion, however. Maybe it's the ever-present strength in her eyes.

She slows down to a stop, hands shoved in her jacket's pockets, shaking her hair off her face.)

Didn't expect to find that in the future.

[lar]

[ Well she certainly looks like someone who has been in bed for a while? ]

And you won't, although I guess now that I'm working on the supplies you might. It's not priority, so.

[ She pushes the aspirin and the glass of water. ]

I have more of those for you to keep, too.

[stillbetter]

Thank you. Really.

(She sighs, softly, bringing the glass closer before she takes in that pill. She makes a bit of a face - swallowing these things is always a challenge, even at her age.)

Working on the supplies - what does that mean, exactly?

[lar]

Don't sweat it!

Uh, for most people? Gathering stuff, preparing stuff. I have a more direct approach to things.

[stillbetter]

Do you think I could help-?

[lar]

Sure! We can always use another pair of hands in the clinic.

[stillbetter]

Of course. I mean - I don't think I know all that much, but I'd be glad to help.

[lar]

Well then, just head over there and talk to Donny or whoever is in charge and let's see what you can do, I guess?