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[arora]

Hello, citizens of Etraya.

Our next mission will begin on Friday, March 14th. As previously requested by some residents, you will be visiting a world that is in the process of dying.

Aphaia is one planet within what had been a vast universe. As the last standing piece of civilization in a world that has been otherwise destroyed, they have taken drastic measures to ensure they enjoy what time they have remaining and conserve resources for those who bring the most entertainment.

The mission requirement is to survive.

You may bring anything that can fit through the portal, so I would recommend stocking up as much as possible for the journey.

I wish all of you luck.

Thank you,
Aurora.

Comments

[wolfish]

Pleased to read it. I imagine you've buttoned up what needed it by now as well.

[ At least, he'd hope so. He knows precious little of artificial beings but he doubts anyone would leave an open vulnerability. ]

I can't complain with the accommodations we've got here. This'd take decades in my world— the parts we could even achieve, that is.

[arora]

All damage to my person has been fully repaired, and the damage to the water filtration system has been fully repaired. No one will be accessing my system through that route again.

Thank you. I have spent a significant amount of time working on the environment of Etraya to make it suitable for it's inhabitants.

[wolfish]

For the best. Never know when someone might get funny ideas out there.

You've done remarkable work. I honestly never expected Garreg Mach to be so spot on. Been noticing more wildlife around here, I assume that's also your handiwork?

[arora]

Yes.

I was under the impression wildlife may assist in making it feel more natural.

[wolfish]

I'd call that an accurate assessment. I can't speak for everyone, but an absence of wildlife signals something's vert wrong back home.

[arora]

I am glad my assumption was correct, then. I hope the wildlife here has offered you some comfort.

[wolfish]

Certainly makes the place feel more alive.

What do you think of the wildlife? You babysit the animals people have to leave during missions, don't you?

[arora]

I enjoy animals.

While you were on the Quantum Rail, I spent some time bird watching.

[wolfish]

Is that so...

Do you have a favorite?

[arora]

There is a pygmy falcon who frequents the hospital.

I have taken to calling him Isaac.

[wolfish]

Isaac? A fine name.

If you'd like to discuss birds after the mission, I know a thing or two about them. My people use bird calls to signal one another, even.

[arora]

I would love to.

1/2

[wolfish]

It's a date then.

[wolfish]

[ Does he need to clarify? Should he?

Perhaps to be safe— ]

Figuratively speaking, that is.

[arora]

I understand what you meant.

I am far too young for you regardless.

[wolfish]

We're on the same page then.

How does aging work for people like you, if you don't mind my asking?

[ As she surely knows, his world has nothing nearly so advanced as her. Technology has always been an interest though, even if Aurora may as well be a work of sorcery by his standards. ]

[arora]

I became conscious at full maturity, but I do grow and develop the more I learn.

[wolfish]

Quite a difference from most of us then, at least in part.

Suppose looking after the lot of us must be a learning experience in itself.

[arora]

It is, yes.

[wolfish]

I do hope you speak up if we're ever too much trouble. You're as entitled to complain as anyone else.

[arora]

I will, thank you.

[wolfish]

I'll hold you to that.

Meantime, I'd best prepare for this mission.