let there be light (text)

[oncearanger]

Hey everyone.

First, if anyone here knew Ed Elric, he's left us for home. He was my lab partner and friend for the last few months, and I'm going to miss him.

Second: this cold isn't exactly the best environment for plant growth, but plants are an important food group for most of us. I've brought some spectrum lamps for plant growth back from Hydroponics on the base, along with some I built myself. There should be enough to power a small indoor agriculture operation for a while, and I'm working on more with my limited supplies.

Third: I'm also working on compact heaters if any of you ended up in unheated residences. The process is slow without supplies or collaborators, but if current progress holds, five should be ready within the week.

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[oncearanger]

I look forward to it.

How has your settling-in gone, if I may ask?

[inafadingcrown]

As well as may be expected. [A little harder because she's non-human, but she can deal with it.] It is not easy for any of us, I think, but we will manage well enough.

[oncearanger]

Are you more fond of snow or sun?

[inafadingcrown]

I prefer the sun myself. And you?

[oncearanger]

I'm the same. I wasn't built for winter---this is all a forced adaptation. I can handle it, but I miss the warmth.

[inafadingcrown]

Yet I think it a vast improvement over our stay on the moon.

[oncearanger]

Real oxygen. No worries about damage to the base hull. I can live with all of that.

But staying warm is proving to be a little difficult.

[inafadingcrown]

You have some place warm to stay, I trust?

[oncearanger]

I've rented a small patch of space in a resident's basement. It's shelter enough.

You're safe too?

[inafadingcrown]

I am- and Celebrian is also.

[oncearanger]

That's great.

She's welcome to plant something too, of course.

[inafadingcrown]

I will tell her so. Unless you would prefer to discuss it with her yourself.