one. spam & voice. spread love like violence.

[indispensible]

[There's no question in Vin's mind about reading through the file several times. There's also no question of letting Stark see it. He knows what's in it. She is not all that surprised herself, not about the generalities. The specifics hurt more than she thought they would.]

[Hell. And - Alice.]

[She knows his habits well enough by now that she can track him down quickly. He's on the deck. She wrinkles her nose again; he's smoking.]

Stark.

[If he'd wanted to be James, he would have said that from the start.]



public } voice

[While her voice isn't hesitant, it's definitely quiet. She still doesn't quite understand the point of the network, but now that she's been paired it'd probably be more noticeable not to say something.]

I'm Vin. I arrived here a few weeks ago, and I've spoken to - some of you. I'm a warden.

[She considers leaving it at that, but decides against it.]

I'd like to know about other people's worlds. I don't know very much about Earth, but that's not where I'm from. So it would be useful.

Comments

[neuropathy]

Uh. Societally acceptable male aggression on ice. With helmets.

[indispensible]

[She considers this. Carefully. Deep thought here.]

It sounds fun.

[neuropathy]

[ Nathan can take it or leave it, although (again) because he is from Maine, he was of course not allowed to graduate adolescence until he knew how to play. ]

Depends what you're into.

[indispensible]

. . . Socially acceptable aggression.

[Isn't that what they're talking about? Nathan, keep up.]

[neuropathy]

Don't forget the ice. Without that it's just rugby.

[ Which is obviously not nearly as impressive. ]

[indispensible]

Rugby isn't as challenging?

[neuropathy]

's not on skates.

[ No. No, it is not. ]

[indispensible]

Easier to balance.

I've never skated.

[neuropathy]

Could use that CES thing if you wanted, right? It's gotta have winter sometime.

[ But will it have Maine's winters? Hint: no one wants those. ]

[indispensible]

I was told I have to go snorkeling first.

[Just intensely amused by this.]

[neuropathy]

...why?

[ Incredulous. He's. From Maine. ]

[indispensible]

I don't know. Probably the same reason you want me to play hockey.

[megamind]

Hey! Give hockey it's due! villain on villain violence on ice. Pathos! Drama! Grudges! Lost teeth!

[ Someone might have a Detroit Red Wings shrine somewhere in the lair at home. ]

[neuropathy]

...

Sure. Like I said.

[ In ...Nathan language, which contains approximately 200% less descriptive language, or visible enthusiasm. ]

[megamind]

Carry on then, Mr. Understatement.

Megamind is correct.

[neuropathy]

[ Nathan, who has worn that particular spectrum of nickname since age ...birth (no), sketches a mock salute. ]