third ink ribbon ☢ video + action

[bowgunner]

[ after a moment, claire sits down in front of the journal's eye. she leaves a steaming mug sitting at her elbow, and has her hair tied back in a manner that can only ever be described as professional. although it cannot quite be seen on-screen, it's apparent from the bob of a pen cap that she must have some manner of notepad on the desk before her. and she's already taking notes.

after a moment: ] Good morning, Luceti. I have only been here for four months, but in this short time one thing has become chillingly obvious. Many of us come from places -- Earths, usually -- ravaged by plague-like diseases. Viruses and infections and all manner of scientific progress gone awry. For a lot of us, it seems these symptoms target the recently-dead or soon-to-be-dead. I've always hated the z-word, but I suppose there's no avoiding it today: quite a few of us have zombie problems.

And -- as I understand it -- this world is no different. At least two of the enclosures have suffered under viral outbreaks. A vaccine was manufactured, right? Are the people involved still around? I want to speak to them. And to anyone else facing this threat here or at home. It's not much, but swapping notes might be the least we can do.

[ she will stay at her post to discuss any necessary topics for a good chunk of the day before setting aside her career in the early evening. although she still doesn't let her hair down, it's in a more relaxed bun when she steps into good spirits. her journal is left at home and her cream-coloured blazer has been traded in for a reddish-pink vest layered over a black longsleeve. she's here for a beer or two and to mingle, eager enough to approach strangers and ask them about their day. ]

Comments

[snikting]

There's always booze.

[bowgunner]

...That's not an invitation, is it?

[snikting]

Just an observation.

[bowgunner]

In that case, allow me to be the one doing the inviting. I'm headed down to the bar tonight, anyway.

[snikting]

Not much of an invitation. I'm already there.

[bowgunner]

...In that case, I look forward to serendipitously finding an empty seat next to yours.

[snikting]

... yer not asking me out, are ya?

[bowgunner]

It's...research, Logan. I want to hear more about that draft. Is it such a crime to also want to enjoy a cold beer?

[snikting]

... more about the draft, huh? I think I'd prefer the date.

[bowgunner]

Probably not. At least, not with me. Most of my dates manage to devolve into discussing communicable disease. And not in the fun baby tell me you're not contagious way. Usually.

[snikting]

Ya know, there's plenty of other ways to convince a guy that first dates don't automatically mean sex.

[bowgunner]

Guess you'll have to share those with me, sometime.

[snikting]

The tips? Or the communicable diseases?

[bowgunner]

...Just the tips.

[ yep. ]

[snikting]

Not the whole thing?

[bowgunner]

...Hmm. I think I'd expect dinner, first. A rushed round of speed dating just wouldn't cut it.

[snikting]

Picky, ain't cha? I suppose ya'd want some entertainment, too.

[bowgunner]

Of course. I was raised in a military family -- we're very old fashioned. I was taught to expect nothing less than three courses and a show.

[ okay, so it's a lie. having a soldier for a brother hardly equated to a whole military family -- but the lie was playful and harmless. ]

[snikting]

I was raised Canadian. Some waffles'n a quick romp as good 'nuff for us.

[And that was an egregious lie.

... maybe.]

1/2

[bowgunner]

Whoa, now...

2/2

[bowgunner]

...Real maple syrup on those waffles?

[ hey. she's from maine. it's important to her, too. ]

[snikting]

[He grunts a yes.]

Not that sugar water they try'n stick ya with at cheap diners.

[bowgunner]

It's not a bad offer, as offers go.

[snikting]

I've never had any complaints. About the waffles or the rompin'.

[bowgunner]

How about we work on that drink, first. That is, if you're still interesting in talking with me.

[ about the draft. see, work is never far away with this one. it's why she'll never manage her way into a serious relationship. ]