Lars Kaufman

@snaggletoothsavior

NEW CAPTAIN OF THE NEBULA PROWLER. [roleplay account, minors dni]

420 posts

WHAT THE FUCK IS YOUR PROBLEM?? I’ll fucking kill you. I will fucking kill you. What the FUCK are you doing bringing Resi here???? She doesn’t want to be here. She’s terrified of the weeds, and you bring her to the fucking ZEALAND?!!??? Get her the fuck out of here right the fuck now. That’s a line you don’t cross, cap. Get her out now, or suffer the consequences.

Aphid. I told her about the full circumstances. I’m scared too. Resi wants to go for YOU and you only. So when we get there, you better enjoy her company. I know you miss her.

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snaggletoothsavior

[Through space and time, the vision of stars warp and shift until something tears through, and the Nebula Prowler finds itself by the side of the Zealand.]

[I check to make sure the ship took the warp well, in which it did. I make sure @resi-remains-unmoniterred is okay. For the first time, I look at the ship with the Affini I’ve been dealing with for months now.]

Hooooly shit…no way we thought we could beat that…

[I scoff, and in silence, am allured to the designs in the exterior of the ship. Just the sheer scale of it…but then I catch myself, and direct the ship to the Zealand’s hangar bay. Resi is beside me. @somepuppygrrl is behind me now, a bit too eager to take the reins, but I don’t mind.]

Alright, Resi…I’m worried, you’re worried, but…we can do this. Aphid needs us.

[I find the Zealand’s massive hangar bay, and float in space beside it. I pull out my datapad.]

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @cuscutatenko?

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: Remember what I said about coming to visit Aphid?

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: We’re by your ship. By what I think is the loading dock or whatever. How do I get in?

>>Linguae-Intortor: Oh just come in, the tractors are going to land you safely ::)

[Pets @adriftfighterpilot, smiling]

Darling, your friends are here!

snaggletoothsavior

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: Got it. Alright…

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: Oh wow this is easier than I thought.

[I float into the entrance, where I meet the tractors that connect to the ship’s bottom, and start to drag it into the hangar bay. After a moment, I find myself in a massive space with warm light. Other ships, mainly Affini vessels, surround me. The Prowler is likely the smallest non-fighter in the place. I feel small.]

[After a Moment, the ship is placed and whatever robots and tractors were at work now disconnect, and me and @resi-remains-unmoniterred remain in silence. I get out from my cockpit seat.]

Ahem…alright. Exit hatch is back in the ship, so…follow me.

[I brush myself off and stand up, walking and motioning for Resi to follow. I look to @somepuppygrrl.]

Abigail. Contact @sappy-red-algae if you need any help getting out of here and back to our past coordinates. I’m sure it will be happy to oblige. Treat the place well, alright? I’ll be back, or rather you’ll be back to pick me up.

[Sends you the location of my hab]

>>Linguae-Intortor: You can come by whenever you want, if you have any trouble doing so, just ask any affini around ::)

snaggletoothsavior

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: Alright

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: For the scale of your ship, it isn’t too far away

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: I’ll be there soon. Thanks to Stylone’s additions to the ship I don’t need any gravity adjustment process, so maybe in a couple of hours?

[I turn off the datapad and, taking a long breath, open the exit hatch.]

Alright, @resi-remains-unmoniterred… would you like to go on foot or would you like me to carry you?

[I wave goodbye to Abigail and get out into the warm light. I was expecting it to hurt my eyes, but it was comforting. I paid it no mind and beckon Resi to follow.]

snaggletoothsavior

[Through space and time, the vision of stars warp and shift until something tears through, and the Nebula Prowler finds itself by the side of the Zealand.]

[I check to make sure the ship took the warp well, in which it did. I make sure @resi-remains-unmoniterred is okay. For the first time, I look at the ship with the Affini I’ve been dealing with for months now.]

Hooooly shit…no way we thought we could beat that…

[I scoff, and in silence, am allured to the designs in the exterior of the ship. Just the sheer scale of it…but then I catch myself, and direct the ship to the Zealand’s hangar bay. Resi is beside me. @somepuppygrrl is behind me now, a bit too eager to take the reins, but I don’t mind.]

Alright, Resi…I’m worried, you’re worried, but…we can do this. Aphid needs us.

[I find the Zealand’s massive hangar bay, and float in space beside it. I pull out my datapad.]

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @cuscutatenko?

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: Remember what I said about coming to visit Aphid?

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: We’re by your ship. By what I think is the loading dock or whatever. How do I get in?

>>Linguae-Intortor: Oh just come in, the tractors are going to land you safely ::)

[Pets @adriftfighterpilot, smiling]

Darling, your friends are here!

snaggletoothsavior

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: Got it. Alright…

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: Oh wow this is easier than I thought.

[I float into the entrance, where I meet the tractors that connect to the ship’s bottom, and start to drag it into the hangar bay. After a moment, I find myself in a massive space with warm light. Other ships, mainly Affini vessels, surround me. The Prowler is likely the smallest non-fighter in the place. I feel small.]

[After a Moment, the ship is placed and whatever robots and tractors were at work now disconnect, and me and @resi-remains-unmoniterred remain in silence. I get out from my cockpit seat.]

Ahem…alright. Exit hatch is back in the ship, so…follow me.

[I brush myself off and stand up, walking and motioning for Resi to follow. I look to @somepuppygrrl.]

Abigail. Contact @sappy-red-algae if you need any help getting out of here and back to our past coordinates. I’m sure it will be happy to oblige. Treat the place well, alright? I’ll be back, or rather you’ll be back to pick me up.

[Through space and time, the vision of stars warp and shift until something tears through, and the Nebula Prowler finds itself by the side of the Zealand.]

[I check to make sure the ship took the warp well, in which it did. I make sure @resi-remains-unmoniterred is okay. For the first time, I look at the ship with the Affini I’ve been dealing with for months now.]

Hooooly shit…no way we thought we could beat that…

[I scoff, and in silence, am allured to the designs in the exterior of the ship. Just the sheer scale of it…but then I catch myself, and direct the ship to the Zealand’s hangar bay. Resi is beside me. @somepuppygrrl is behind me now, a bit too eager to take the reins, but I don’t mind.]

Alright, Resi…I’m worried, you’re worried, but…we can do this. Aphid needs us.

[I find the Zealand’s massive hangar bay, and float in space beside it. I pull out my datapad.]

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @cuscutatenko?

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: Remember what I said about coming to visit Aphid?

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: We’re by your ship. By what I think is the loading dock or whatever. How do I get in?

snaggletoothsavior

{Your sensors suddenly go wild. A large corvette warps in beside the prowler, completely blacked out. Your comms come to life. A distorted voice speaks.}

Unidentified vessel. This is the TCN Invicta. You have been flagged as a possible traitor to Terra. Prepare to be boarded.

[I turn my mic on. I’m lounging in the cockpit.]

Yeah, yeah…welcome. This ship is where feralists can come for salvation from the Compact. Messing with us will get you nowhere better than where you’re at now. If you want a compulsory domestication for you and your crew, come on board.

@sappy-red-algae

Hey. We got company. Mind stopping them pretty please? Thanks.

adriftfighterpilot

{The voice distortion stops. My voice comes through crystal clear. I sound just as snarky as ever, and even more fiery.}

Hey, asshole, guess who? You like the ship? Just picked her up and figured I’d scare you a little. Heh. I got you, didn’t I.

snaggletoothsavior

[I shake my head and smile, scoffing.]

You-you piece of shit! [You hear me cackle.]

Aphid! Get your ass in here! You messed me up there, oh my stars…opening the cargo hull now.

adriftfighterpilot

{I hurry down from the bridge of the ship to the hangar, moving my fighter from my hangar into yours. I climb out, and walk to the cockpit. I give you a tired smile. I look a bit unkempt.}

Hey. You just been fuckin’ around in here all this time?

snaggletoothsavior

(OOC: this takes place prior to Aphid being forcefully brought back to the Zealand by Cuscuta Tenko.)

[I enter and look down from the top of the stairs to you, and shrug at the question.]

I wouldn’t call it fucking around, but I’ve just been maintaining the place, making sure Abigail’s good, Resi’s good. There’s enough space for many more people, I’d say up to a dozen or more, now that. Well. My original crew’s all gone out and about doing their own thing in the Compact now.

But that doesn’t matter. I know who you’re here for, so get your butt up here. We gotta go see Resi.

adriftfighterpilot

‘Course.

{I follow you up and head to Resi’s cabin. I hesitate outside.}

Cap.. I think it would be best.. if I.. saw her alone, for a minute. You can come in later, but.. I wanna be alone with her. For now.

{I look concerned.. but also happy to see her.}

snaggletoothsavior

I…

[I shrug and exhale shakily.]

Alright. I’ll be out here then.

[I motion you into @resi-remains-unmoniterred’s cabin.]

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snaggletoothsavior

{Your sensors suddenly go wild. A large corvette warps in beside the prowler, completely blacked out. Your comms come to life. A distorted voice speaks.}

Unidentified vessel. This is the TCN Invicta. You have been flagged as a possible traitor to Terra. Prepare to be boarded.

[I turn my mic on. I’m lounging in the cockpit.]

Yeah, yeah…welcome. This ship is where feralists can come for salvation from the Compact. Messing with us will get you nowhere better than where you’re at now. If you want a compulsory domestication for you and your crew, come on board.

@sappy-red-algae

Hey. We got company. Mind stopping them pretty please? Thanks.

adriftfighterpilot

{The voice distortion stops. My voice comes through crystal clear. I sound just as snarky as ever, and even more fiery.}

Hey, asshole, guess who? You like the ship? Just picked her up and figured I’d scare you a little. Heh. I got you, didn’t I.

snaggletoothsavior

[I shake my head and smile, scoffing.]

You-you piece of shit! [You hear me cackle.]

Aphid! Get your ass in here! You messed me up there, oh my stars…opening the cargo hull now.

adriftfighterpilot

{I hurry down from the bridge of the ship to the hangar, moving my fighter from my hangar into yours. I climb out, and walk to the cockpit. I give you a tired smile. I look a bit unkempt.}

Hey. You just been fuckin’ around in here all this time?

snaggletoothsavior

(OOC: this takes place prior to Aphid being forcefully brought back to the Zealand by Cuscuta Tenko.)

[I enter and look down from the top of the stairs to you, and shrug at the question.]

I wouldn’t call it fucking around, but I’ve just been maintaining the place, making sure Abigail’s good, Resi’s good. There’s enough space for many more people, I’d say up to a dozen or more, now that. Well. My original crew’s all gone out and about doing their own thing in the Compact now.

But that doesn’t matter. I know who you’re here for, so get your butt up here. We gotta go see Resi.

salt-thetech-duck

(OOC: wait I'm confused, this is after Aphid escaped for the Second time yes?)

snaggletoothsavior

(OOC: not an escape, she was allowed to leave Tenko in order to find her friend Astrid I believe. Along the way, her mean OCNI-induced thoughts returned and she started hurting herself again and going on killing rampages in Med-Tec)

snaggletoothsavior

{Your sensors suddenly go wild. A large corvette warps in beside the prowler, completely blacked out. Your comms come to life. A distorted voice speaks.}

Unidentified vessel. This is the TCN Invicta. You have been flagged as a possible traitor to Terra. Prepare to be boarded.

[I turn my mic on. I’m lounging in the cockpit.]

Yeah, yeah…welcome. This ship is where feralists can come for salvation from the Compact. Messing with us will get you nowhere better than where you’re at now. If you want a compulsory domestication for you and your crew, come on board.

@sappy-red-algae

Hey. We got company. Mind stopping them pretty please? Thanks.

adriftfighterpilot

{The voice distortion stops. My voice comes through crystal clear. I sound just as snarky as ever, and even more fiery.}

Hey, asshole, guess who? You like the ship? Just picked her up and figured I’d scare you a little. Heh. I got you, didn’t I.

snaggletoothsavior

[I shake my head and smile, scoffing.]

You-you piece of shit! [You hear me cackle.]

Aphid! Get your ass in here! You messed me up there, oh my stars…opening the cargo hull now.

adriftfighterpilot

{I hurry down from the bridge of the ship to the hangar, moving my fighter from my hangar into yours. I climb out, and walk to the cockpit. I give you a tired smile. I look a bit unkempt.}

Hey. You just been fuckin’ around in here all this time?

snaggletoothsavior

(OOC: this takes place prior to Aphid being forcefully brought back to the Zealand by Cuscuta Tenko.)

[I enter and look down from the top of the stairs to you, and shrug at the question.]

I wouldn’t call it fucking around, but I’ve just been maintaining the place, making sure Abigail’s good, Resi’s good. There’s enough space for many more people, I’d say up to a dozen or more, now that. Well. My original crew’s all gone out and about doing their own thing in the Compact now.

But that doesn’t matter. I know who you’re here for, so get your butt up here. We gotta go see Resi.

snaggletoothsavior

{Your sensors suddenly go wild. A large corvette warps in beside the prowler, completely blacked out. Your comms come to life. A distorted voice speaks.}

Unidentified vessel. This is the TCN Invicta. You have been flagged as a possible traitor to Terra. Prepare to be boarded.

[I turn my mic on. I’m lounging in the cockpit.]

Yeah, yeah…welcome. This ship is where feralists can come for salvation from the Compact. Messing with us will get you nowhere better than where you’re at now. If you want a compulsory domestication for you and your crew, come on board.

@sappy-red-algae

Hey. We got company. Mind stopping them pretty please? Thanks.

adriftfighterpilot

{The voice distortion stops. My voice comes through crystal clear. I sound just as snarky as ever, and even more fiery.}

Hey, asshole, guess who? You like the ship? Just picked her up and figured I’d scare you a little. Heh. I got you, didn’t I.

snaggletoothsavior

[I shake my head and smile, scoffing.]

You-you piece of shit! [You hear me cackle.]

Aphid! Get your ass in here! You messed me up there, oh my stars…opening the cargo hull now.

#hdg rp #feralist

{Your sensors suddenly go wild. A large corvette warps in beside the prowler, completely blacked out. Your comms come to life. A distorted voice speaks.}

Unidentified vessel. This is the TCN Invicta. You have been flagged as a possible traitor to Terra. Prepare to be boarded.

[I turn my mic on. I’m lounging in the cockpit.]

Yeah, yeah…welcome. This ship is where feralists can come for salvation from the Compact. Messing with us will get you nowhere better than where you’re at now. If you want a compulsory domestication for you and your crew, come on board.

@sappy-red-algae

Hey. We got company. Mind stopping them pretty please? Thanks.

#hdg rp #feralism

snaggletoothsavior

[I knock on the door of @resi-remains-unmoniterred’s sleeping quarters.]

Hey, Resi? You in there? Holding up well?

resi-remains-unmoniterred

…

{you hear nothing in response. you know resi to be a lot of things, but cold isn’t one of them. she hasn’t been seen outside of Aphid’s old cabin in a while, not by you or anyone. not since the bluedog went with Capsica. even still, the door remains to appear unlocked.}

{you also happen to notice upon a tiny ballot box next to the doorway that reads in scratchy paw-writing: “reKhWests fOr reSi”. }

snaggletoothsavior

[Shit. That couldn’t be good. Her and Aphid were best buds…]

Hey…Resi? I’m…I’m coming in, okay?

[I slowly push the door open.]

Aphid’s been missing you a lot, you know…she plans on coming back! Her, eh…the weed with her has been really lenient, and she’s out in her fighter again.

[The silence is hurting me. Resi was very very sociable. She…no, she couldn’t be… I break a sweat.]

…please, Resi…please come out, wherever you are…don’t be dead, please…

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{you open the door to see Aphid’s cabin exactly as you remember it, albeit much more tidy, organized, spotless. the lights are all off, save for a dim, star-shaped night light that illuminates the texture of resi’s furry-feathered body. it just lays there, staring at the ceiling, not reacting to your presence at all. you’ve never seen resi make an expression like this; completely deadpan and eyes dilated to the point of appearing lifeless.}

snaggletoothsavior

[My breathing stops, before going ragged.]

…sh-fuck, fuckfuckfuckFUCK

[I run to where you are, examining your face and your body. Damn it, I should’ve known she wasn’t getting any food or rest… fuck!]

Resi…Resi, w-wake,

[I sniffle, I don’t know I’m crying.]

R-Resi, fuck!

[I pull out my datapad and go on the Overnet. I can’t carry her, but she NEEDED food, life, love. Fuck. I shouldn’t have left her so alone.]

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @sappy-red-algae

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @sappy-red-algae HELP

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: RESI’S IN TROUBLE

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: {{media attached: IMG0714BB.jpg}}

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: I THINK SHE’S ALIVE BUT SHE’S CLOSE TO DYING

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @sappy-red-algae PLEASE HELP

[I continue to sit by Resi’s body, trying to make sure she’s alive. My heart pounds loudly, I hyperventilate. Nobody dies on my ship.]

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{the khet is breathing, its heartrate calm. it stares at you as you cry over it. after a prolonged amount of time without blinking, resi tilts its head ever so slightly at you in docile confusion. its expression remains unchanged as it begins to speak to you, no signs of recognition nor warmth in its voice.}

? what is wrong?

snaggletoothsavior

I…

[My eyes go wide for a split second before I shake my head, wiping my tears.]

Oh my- th- thank the stars, you’re…alive…!

[I decide to slowly wrap an arm around your torso and lift you up gently into my grasp. It’s not easy, and making sure not to put pressure on your organs doesn’t make it easier, but I slowly carry you over to the Medbay.]

L-Look…you need help…I was irresponsible and didn’t make sure you were feeding and maintaining yourself. I’m sorry, Resi… but you’re okay. I found you in time.

[We enter the Medbay and I send another message.]

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @sappy-red-algae

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: we’re here…

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: she’s aware, ish. can speak, but she’s not all there

[I then focus back on Resi.]

I-…you’re going to hate this, but…you need help. I’ve realized that we all kind of do. Please, don’t get scared, but…I can’t heal you myself. I need my, eh…weed friend to help you too.

[I shake my head.]

Just s-stay calm…Stylone has always been very mindful of what makes us scared and won’t cross any boundaries, I promise…

[I softly clasp your paw into my hands.]

I’ll never leave you so alone again, friend.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{resi's eyes instantly shoot from overly-dilated to tiny slits at the mention of "weed friend". her gaze darts around, panicked, as the rest of her body slowly remembers how to move too. her limbs are all pulled in close to her alongside her ears falling behind her head, shrinking into herself like a turtle. it looks at you with a certain desparate fear. one that you recognize as the resi that you found hiding inside your ship's walls, the very first time you saw it.}

h- HEYHEYHEY no need for that…. i,, uhm,, sorry im kind of- hahahHAHA YOUDONT NEED TO DO THAT IM IM IMFINE IM RR RRESI I PLEASE IMSORRy imsorryimsorryimsorry-

{resi's breathing picks up again, but is now instead intensely hyperventilating. she's hiding herself, covering her head and eyes with her paws as she continues to apologize profusely and unintelligibly. between her whines, she makes a deep, guttural, but labored growl that almost sounds like a rubber tire being sanded down. whatever is wrong, its not only physical.}

snaggletoothsavior

nononononoshhhhhhh!!!

[I scramble to take my datapad and show it to you. Even though I’m obviously deeply concerned for you, seeing you with this energy gives me hope.]

Looklook! Stylone- I mean, the weed friend…

It knows about your fear for them. And it’ll work remotely! With robots!

[The datapad shows messages between me and Stylone that confirm what I say.]

soso no weed, okay? No weed will touch you, but you NEED help. And I promise to make sure you get the help you need, Resi. I know you don’t trust them, but I’ve been proud and honored to have you aboard my ship these past months… a-and…

[I sniffle again.]

I can’t lose you. You seem…stable enough now, but there are obviously some issues here. You can’t feed yourself. You can’t take care of yourself. I thought not to interrupt you because I figured you’d be sad with Aphid gone, but you clearly need company. I hope you have trust in me to give you care, okay? But, for now…just bear with me, okay…I promise this won’t be bad.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{the hyperventilating continues for a while, gradually slowing down the more you talk to her. resi's ears begin to perk up a little, as it seems your words—or maybe just your voice—are an anchor, helping her to steady her thoughts. listening is its favourite thing to do.}

{she lays there in front of you, still hiding her head in her paws. far less tense than she was, but still incredibly weak as resi tries to use her voice again.}

......

..p,promise,?

snaggletoothsavior

[I look to you, face of stone, and bite my lip as I shake my head up and down repeatedly.]

Promise, Resi. I always was here for you, you know…I just wanted to mind your space, not interfere…I’m working on that self-esteem myself now.

[I slowly reach to pat your head.]

I messed up there. But I’ll make sure you feel better and get what you deserve.

And yes, no vine will touch you, okay? I’m not sure being operated on by a robot is comfortable either, but…don’t be afraid. I’ll be here to keep you company…

I even reached out to our good friend, Aphid! She says she’ll be coming asap. She’s been missing you as greatly as you’ve been missing her.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

a A? A-A, Aphh,,, ih,,?,

{guilt washes over resi's face as the name leaves your mouth. the heavy breathing begins once again, but not enough to send her unresponsive just yet.}

she- {hufff,} you-{hff} SSHE IM, -SORRY., ..,,r resi,, reallyis a ,,khoward-

not- n NOT capatin'sfault,, resi, ss ssorry..,

{tears are boiling up at the corners of her face now, as resi finally begins to be aware of her situation.}

ccan't,, re,member,.. hhow long ?.. howlong wasresi gone?? how ?..,,

snaggletoothsavior

Not very long. Maybe a week now.

[I try to be a calm guide, but you can clearly tell the emotion in my voice.]

And it’s my fault too, I promise. We weren’t…you know, made to go through these events. You just didn’t have a healthy way to cope.

Just try your best to relax…you’re safe now, okay? Aphid’s okay. She’s coming soon. I just need to make sure you’re healthy, Resi. You’re my friend, and a close one at that. In all honesty you and Aphid are family to me…and I can’t see my family go.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

f, famil,y ? never,, had,.. uuUUU-

{in an overwhelming bout of emotion, resi pounces on you for a hug. she buries her head into your leg, holding on as hard as she can; you can tell she's lost plenty of her strength, by the fact that your bones remain unbroken.}

....thankyou. tthankyou,, hehah,, myoldfart..

won't,, resiwon'tdoitagain she-,, didn't mean to scareuou,,

snaggletoothsavior

[I tense up, smiling with an intensity driven by the fact that I feel like my leg is going through a blood pressure test. I reach down to pat you as you hug deeply onto me.]

H-heh, good to see you too…it’s okay…you’re okay.

I’ll make sure to be close with you, now that I’m working on not being an ass to myself, hah. I have you now. I love you, Resi. You’re family with this old fart now.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{she shoves her aching little head into your hand as you pet it. feathers flare a bit as it does. likesyou.}

,,, ,,.resi’s never, belonged somewhere before.. so!! youbetter not be ass to the captain that gave me that!!.. he’s,, familytome too,

,,resi lovesuoutoo,

snaggletoothsavior

Well…you do now. Family sticks together.

[As the Class-Zs administered by Stylone’s plushie robot cause you to finally get some rest, you slowly lose grip and find a more comfortable, sprawled out position with the plushie by your side. I smile, before finding a seat by the edge of the wall, and look to see the scene now. I pull out my datapad.]

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: hey @sappy-red-algae?

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: you’re a real savior, you know

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: thanks for the help. that was scary. gonna take a while to shake that off, but I’m glad Resi’s okay.

sappy-red-algae

>there's a haustoria on Resi's body. The scar on their nape is identical to that of Khetari haustoric implants. However, I Couldn't find no affini who owned Res. Giving feralists Genetic haustoria doesn't really work out, as there really is no way to monitor emotions and ensure a clean way to break them out of spiraling

[Typed Stylone]

snaggletoothsavior

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: ??

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: she’s implanted??

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: I think I see the issue then. Whatever past experience she’s had with you guys caused her to get that implant, which I’m sure she wasn’t comfortable with, and now she resents you and your species.

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: but wow was not expecting that of all things

sappy-red-algae

> the thing is, haustoric implants really shouldn't cause that

> I'm gonna do a search on this case during my floret Bloom

snaggletoothsavior

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: Yeah, figured as much.

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: Well, have at it for now. I just want her to feel safe again. Aphid too. Lots of things happening right now hah.

sappy-red-algae

> Aphid is shutting herself away again...

> Commander Graves has no idea what She's doing does she?

snaggletoothsavior

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: Nope. Aphid has either been programmed through hypnosis or has a brain chip by OCNI. It’s why she belittles herself so much. She thinks she’s a weapon. I tried to explain to her about why she isn’t, but nothings getting through. I told Tenko about it.

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: I want to see her okay and feel safe with herself, and not with a need to be busy or have the need to kill. I’m sure we share that want. Excuse my language, but fuck my government. Fuck the Accord and fuck OCNI and Med-Tec. I wish you guys would’ve gotten here sooner.

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snaggletoothsavior

[I knock on the door of @resi-remains-unmoniterred’s sleeping quarters.]

Hey, Resi? You in there? Holding up well?

resi-remains-unmoniterred

…

{you hear nothing in response. you know resi to be a lot of things, but cold isn’t one of them. she hasn’t been seen outside of Aphid’s old cabin in a while, not by you or anyone. not since the bluedog went with Capsica. even still, the door remains to appear unlocked.}

{you also happen to notice upon a tiny ballot box next to the doorway that reads in scratchy paw-writing: “reKhWests fOr reSi”. }

snaggletoothsavior

[Shit. That couldn’t be good. Her and Aphid were best buds…]

Hey…Resi? I’m…I’m coming in, okay?

[I slowly push the door open.]

Aphid’s been missing you a lot, you know…she plans on coming back! Her, eh…the weed with her has been really lenient, and she’s out in her fighter again.

[The silence is hurting me. Resi was very very sociable. She…no, she couldn’t be… I break a sweat.]

…please, Resi…please come out, wherever you are…don’t be dead, please…

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{you open the door to see Aphid’s cabin exactly as you remember it, albeit much more tidy, organized, spotless. the lights are all off, save for a dim, star-shaped night light that illuminates the texture of resi’s furry-feathered body. it just lays there, staring at the ceiling, not reacting to your presence at all. you’ve never seen resi make an expression like this; completely deadpan and eyes dilated to the point of appearing lifeless.}

snaggletoothsavior

[My breathing stops, before going ragged.]

…sh-fuck, fuckfuckfuckFUCK

[I run to where you are, examining your face and your body. Damn it, I should’ve known she wasn’t getting any food or rest… fuck!]

Resi…Resi, w-wake,

[I sniffle, I don’t know I’m crying.]

R-Resi, fuck!

[I pull out my datapad and go on the Overnet. I can’t carry her, but she NEEDED food, life, love. Fuck. I shouldn’t have left her so alone.]

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @sappy-red-algae

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @sappy-red-algae HELP

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: RESI’S IN TROUBLE

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: {{media attached: IMG0714BB.jpg}}

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: I THINK SHE’S ALIVE BUT SHE’S CLOSE TO DYING

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @sappy-red-algae PLEASE HELP

[I continue to sit by Resi’s body, trying to make sure she’s alive. My heart pounds loudly, I hyperventilate. Nobody dies on my ship.]

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{the khet is breathing, its heartrate calm. it stares at you as you cry over it. after a prolonged amount of time without blinking, resi tilts its head ever so slightly at you in docile confusion. its expression remains unchanged as it begins to speak to you, no signs of recognition nor warmth in its voice.}

? what is wrong?

snaggletoothsavior

I…

[My eyes go wide for a split second before I shake my head, wiping my tears.]

Oh my- th- thank the stars, you’re…alive…!

[I decide to slowly wrap an arm around your torso and lift you up gently into my grasp. It’s not easy, and making sure not to put pressure on your organs doesn’t make it easier, but I slowly carry you over to the Medbay.]

L-Look…you need help…I was irresponsible and didn’t make sure you were feeding and maintaining yourself. I’m sorry, Resi… but you’re okay. I found you in time.

[We enter the Medbay and I send another message.]

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @sappy-red-algae

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: we’re here…

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: she’s aware, ish. can speak, but she’s not all there

[I then focus back on Resi.]

I-…you’re going to hate this, but…you need help. I’ve realized that we all kind of do. Please, don’t get scared, but…I can’t heal you myself. I need my, eh…weed friend to help you too.

[I shake my head.]

Just s-stay calm…Stylone has always been very mindful of what makes us scared and won’t cross any boundaries, I promise…

[I softly clasp your paw into my hands.]

I’ll never leave you so alone again, friend.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{resi's eyes instantly shoot from overly-dilated to tiny slits at the mention of "weed friend". her gaze darts around, panicked, as the rest of her body slowly remembers how to move too. her limbs are all pulled in close to her alongside her ears falling behind her head, shrinking into herself like a turtle. it looks at you with a certain desparate fear. one that you recognize as the resi that you found hiding inside your ship's walls, the very first time you saw it.}

h- HEYHEYHEY no need for that…. i,, uhm,, sorry im kind of- hahahHAHA YOUDONT NEED TO DO THAT IM IM IMFINE IM RR RRESI I PLEASE IMSORRy imsorryimsorryimsorry-

{resi's breathing picks up again, but is now instead intensely hyperventilating. she's hiding herself, covering her head and eyes with her paws as she continues to apologize profusely and unintelligibly. between her whines, she makes a deep, guttural, but labored growl that almost sounds like a rubber tire being sanded down. whatever is wrong, its not only physical.}

snaggletoothsavior

nononononoshhhhhhh!!!

[I scramble to take my datapad and show it to you. Even though I’m obviously deeply concerned for you, seeing you with this energy gives me hope.]

Looklook! Stylone- I mean, the weed friend…

It knows about your fear for them. And it’ll work remotely! With robots!

[The datapad shows messages between me and Stylone that confirm what I say.]

soso no weed, okay? No weed will touch you, but you NEED help. And I promise to make sure you get the help you need, Resi. I know you don’t trust them, but I’ve been proud and honored to have you aboard my ship these past months… a-and…

[I sniffle again.]

I can’t lose you. You seem…stable enough now, but there are obviously some issues here. You can’t feed yourself. You can’t take care of yourself. I thought not to interrupt you because I figured you’d be sad with Aphid gone, but you clearly need company. I hope you have trust in me to give you care, okay? But, for now…just bear with me, okay…I promise this won’t be bad.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{the hyperventilating continues for a while, gradually slowing down the more you talk to her. resi's ears begin to perk up a little, as it seems your words—or maybe just your voice—are an anchor, helping her to steady her thoughts. listening is its favourite thing to do.}

{she lays there in front of you, still hiding her head in her paws. far less tense than she was, but still incredibly weak as resi tries to use her voice again.}

......

..p,promise,?

snaggletoothsavior

[I look to you, face of stone, and bite my lip as I shake my head up and down repeatedly.]

Promise, Resi. I always was here for you, you know…I just wanted to mind your space, not interfere…I’m working on that self-esteem myself now.

[I slowly reach to pat your head.]

I messed up there. But I’ll make sure you feel better and get what you deserve.

And yes, no vine will touch you, okay? I’m not sure being operated on by a robot is comfortable either, but…don’t be afraid. I’ll be here to keep you company…

I even reached out to our good friend, Aphid! She says she’ll be coming asap. She’s been missing you as greatly as you’ve been missing her.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

a A? A-A, Aphh,,, ih,,?,

{guilt washes over resi's face as the name leaves your mouth. the heavy breathing begins once again, but not enough to send her unresponsive just yet.}

she- {hufff,} you-{hff} SSHE IM, -SORRY., ..,,r resi,, reallyis a ,,khoward-

not- n NOT capatin'sfault,, resi, ss ssorry..,

{tears are boiling up at the corners of her face now, as resi finally begins to be aware of her situation.}

ccan't,, re,member,.. hhow long ?.. howlong wasresi gone?? how ?..,,

snaggletoothsavior

Not very long. Maybe a week now.

[I try to be a calm guide, but you can clearly tell the emotion in my voice.]

And it’s my fault too, I promise. We weren’t…you know, made to go through these events. You just didn’t have a healthy way to cope.

Just try your best to relax…you’re safe now, okay? Aphid’s okay. She’s coming soon. I just need to make sure you’re healthy, Resi. You’re my friend, and a close one at that. In all honesty you and Aphid are family to me…and I can’t see my family go.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

f, famil,y ? never,, had,.. uuUUU-

{in an overwhelming bout of emotion, resi pounces on you for a hug. she buries her head into your leg, holding on as hard as she can; you can tell she's lost plenty of her strength, by the fact that your bones remain unbroken.}

....thankyou. tthankyou,, hehah,, myoldfart..

won't,, resiwon'tdoitagain she-,, didn't mean to scareuou,,

snaggletoothsavior

[I tense up, smiling with an intensity driven by the fact that I feel like my leg is going through a blood pressure test. I reach down to pat you as you hug deeply onto me.]

H-heh, good to see you too…it’s okay…you’re okay.

I’ll make sure to be close with you, now that I’m working on not being an ass to myself, hah. I have you now. I love you, Resi. You’re family with this old fart now.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{she shoves her aching little head into your hand as you pet it. feathers flare a bit as it does. likesyou.}

,,, ,,.resi’s never, belonged somewhere before.. so!! youbetter not be ass to the captain that gave me that!!.. he’s,, familytome too,

,,resi lovesuoutoo,

snaggletoothsavior

Well…you do now. Family sticks together.

[As the Class-Zs administered by Stylone’s plushie robot cause you to finally get some rest, you slowly lose grip and find a more comfortable, sprawled out position with the plushie by your side. I smile, before finding a seat by the edge of the wall, and look to see the scene now. I pull out my datapad.]

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: hey @sappy-red-algae?

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: you’re a real savior, you know

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: thanks for the help. that was scary. gonna take a while to shake that off, but I’m glad Resi’s okay.

sappy-red-algae

>there's a haustoria on Resi's body. The scar on their nape is identical to that of Khetari haustoric implants. However, I Couldn't find no affini who owned Res. Giving feralists Genetic haustoria doesn't really work out, as there really is no way to monitor emotions and ensure a clean way to break them out of spiraling

[Typed Stylone]

snaggletoothsavior

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: ??

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: she’s implanted??

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: I think I see the issue then. Whatever past experience she’s had with you guys caused her to get that implant, which I’m sure she wasn’t comfortable with, and now she resents you and your species.

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: but wow was not expecting that of all things

sappy-red-algae

> the thing is, haustoric implants really shouldn't cause that

> I'm gonna do a search on this case during my floret Bloom

snaggletoothsavior

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: Yeah, figured as much.

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: Well, have at it for now. I just want her to feel safe again. Aphid too. Lots of things happening right now hah.

snaggletoothsavior

[a weak signal connects.]

soooooooo. sorry this is awkward. and uh. you don't know me, and i hardly know you. but i miiight've done a teensy weensy bit of identity theft to get on an abandoned accord vessel.

[chirp!] derl, quiet, im trying to sound at least somewhat competent.

which then uhh, charged 100.000 accord credits, to uhh. you. but heyy it's uh good that money doesn't have a use anymore! right? don't be mad. sorry ;w;

We don’t do money on the Prowler. We have a compiler. Do you need any supplies, friend?

timecapsule-girl

oh uhh, not the response i was expecting

i could use some supplies, or just a safe spot to do some repairs on my satelite, i'll try to swing by if i can get this warpdrive installed,

my vessel was made before they became standard, stay safe out there uh, [searching name database, failed] captain of the nebula prowler

-cobalt

snaggletoothsavior

Captain Lars, and it’s alright.

I think we’ve installed docking systems for ships too big to fit in our cargo (which means anything bigger than a four-man vessel), so there’s a chance you can stop by and use our location to do your repairs.

Stay safe too.

timecapsule-girl

well it's great to meetcha' Lars!

think that'd work yeah, my satellite is quite small it's a 1-2 person vessel around'ish, so i think it'd likely fit as long as the dock isn't too full already.

do you have lifts too? i haven't been able to do any of repairs that needs lifting the dang thing.

hehe well i'd love to stop by then, also it'd just nice to see a real terran face to face again ^^

snaggletoothsavior

We have lifts and I believe you can fit alongside Aphid’s old fighter.

{{COORDS ATTACHED}}

Stop by whenever you’d like. It’d be nice seeing someone new.

You need to be more forceful with your love. Now is the time to jump to action. You need to break her. Shes still that sweet little floret in there somewhere, but you need to be more assertive. Get that puppy

Okay. Okay.

@adriftfighterpilot

I want you home, puppy, right now. We have things to discuss and documents to sign.

salt-thetech-duck

Hey whoeever sent that ask. NO. BREAKING APHID IS THE WORST POSSIBLE OUTCOME.

This unit agrees however, that you gotta let Aphid know she's loved. But not by breaking her. Not by getting rid of her free will and agency.

I am not listening to someone who has attacked and took my floret from me, Salt.

snaggletoothsavior

I agree with some degree that “breaking” her is not the way. It will only make her a husk of herself. I believe she needs to see the truth, and find acceptance of love with her whole being and not through being reduced.

On that note, whatever OCNI has put in her brain is the sole reason she’s so adamant on being a “weapon”. So, whenever you get her., I beg for you to find a way to extract that.

salt-thetech-duck

Counter hypnosis therapy should do the trick

snaggletoothsavior

Maybe so, but it may be a physical thing in her brain too. Maybe not, I don’t know, I thankfully wasn’t exposed to any OCNI programs, but they seem like the true enemy here.

salt-thetech-duck

Oh ABSOLUTELY. OCNI and MedTec are horrifying

@cuscutatenko

snaggletoothsavior

I just wish for the best. Aphid’s my good friend and who I consider as family now. If that doesn’t sound weird from this old fart. So I need her alright, which means whatever OCNI has done needs to be reversed. She must know what happiness feels like.

You need to be more forceful with your love. Now is the time to jump to action. You need to break her. Shes still that sweet little floret in there somewhere, but you need to be more assertive. Get that puppy

Okay. Okay.

@adriftfighterpilot

I want you home, puppy, right now. We have things to discuss and documents to sign.

salt-thetech-duck

Hey whoeever sent that ask. NO. BREAKING APHID IS THE WORST POSSIBLE OUTCOME.

This unit agrees however, that you gotta let Aphid know she's loved. But not by breaking her. Not by getting rid of her free will and agency.

I am not listening to someone who has attacked and took my floret from me, Salt.

snaggletoothsavior

I agree with some degree that “breaking” her is not the way. It will only make her a husk of herself. I believe she needs to see the truth, and find acceptance of love with her whole being and not through being reduced.

On that note, whatever OCNI has put in her brain is the sole reason she’s so adamant on being a “weapon”. So, whenever you get her., I beg for you to find a way to extract that.

salt-thetech-duck

Counter hypnosis therapy should do the trick

snaggletoothsavior

Maybe so, but it may be a physical thing in her brain too. Maybe not, I don’t know, I thankfully wasn’t exposed to any OCNI programs, but they seem like the true enemy here.

You need to be more forceful with your love. Now is the time to jump to action. You need to break her. Shes still that sweet little floret in there somewhere, but you need to be more assertive. Get that puppy

Okay. Okay.

@adriftfighterpilot

I want you home, puppy, right now. We have things to discuss and documents to sign.

salt-thetech-duck

Hey whoeever sent that ask. NO. BREAKING APHID IS THE WORST POSSIBLE OUTCOME.

This unit agrees however, that you gotta let Aphid know she's loved. But not by breaking her. Not by getting rid of her free will and agency.

I am not listening to someone who has attacked and took my floret from me, Salt.

snaggletoothsavior

I agree with some degree that “breaking” her is not the way. It will only make her a husk of herself. I believe she needs to see the truth, and find acceptance of love with her whole being and not through being reduced.

On that note, whatever OCNI has put in her brain is the sole reason she’s so adamant on being a “weapon”. So, whenever you get her., I beg for you to find a way to extract that.

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snaggletoothsavior

[I knock on the door of @resi-remains-unmoniterred’s sleeping quarters.]

Hey, Resi? You in there? Holding up well?

resi-remains-unmoniterred

…

{you hear nothing in response. you know resi to be a lot of things, but cold isn’t one of them. she hasn’t been seen outside of Aphid’s old cabin in a while, not by you or anyone. not since the bluedog went with Capsica. even still, the door remains to appear unlocked.}

{you also happen to notice upon a tiny ballot box next to the doorway that reads in scratchy paw-writing: “reKhWests fOr reSi”. }

snaggletoothsavior

[Shit. That couldn’t be good. Her and Aphid were best buds…]

Hey…Resi? I’m…I’m coming in, okay?

[I slowly push the door open.]

Aphid’s been missing you a lot, you know…she plans on coming back! Her, eh…the weed with her has been really lenient, and she’s out in her fighter again.

[The silence is hurting me. Resi was very very sociable. She…no, she couldn’t be… I break a sweat.]

…please, Resi…please come out, wherever you are…don’t be dead, please…

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{you open the door to see Aphid’s cabin exactly as you remember it, albeit much more tidy, organized, spotless. the lights are all off, save for a dim, star-shaped night light that illuminates the texture of resi’s furry-feathered body. it just lays there, staring at the ceiling, not reacting to your presence at all. you’ve never seen resi make an expression like this; completely deadpan and eyes dilated to the point of appearing lifeless.}

snaggletoothsavior

[My breathing stops, before going ragged.]

…sh-fuck, fuckfuckfuckFUCK

[I run to where you are, examining your face and your body. Damn it, I should’ve known she wasn’t getting any food or rest… fuck!]

Resi…Resi, w-wake,

[I sniffle, I don’t know I’m crying.]

R-Resi, fuck!

[I pull out my datapad and go on the Overnet. I can’t carry her, but she NEEDED food, life, love. Fuck. I shouldn’t have left her so alone.]

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @sappy-red-algae

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @sappy-red-algae HELP

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: RESI’S IN TROUBLE

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: {{media attached: IMG0714BB.jpg}}

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: I THINK SHE’S ALIVE BUT SHE’S CLOSE TO DYING

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @sappy-red-algae PLEASE HELP

[I continue to sit by Resi’s body, trying to make sure she’s alive. My heart pounds loudly, I hyperventilate. Nobody dies on my ship.]

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{the khet is breathing, its heartrate calm. it stares at you as you cry over it. after a prolonged amount of time without blinking, resi tilts its head ever so slightly at you in docile confusion. its expression remains unchanged as it begins to speak to you, no signs of recognition nor warmth in its voice.}

? what is wrong?

snaggletoothsavior

I…

[My eyes go wide for a split second before I shake my head, wiping my tears.]

Oh my- th- thank the stars, you’re…alive…!

[I decide to slowly wrap an arm around your torso and lift you up gently into my grasp. It’s not easy, and making sure not to put pressure on your organs doesn’t make it easier, but I slowly carry you over to the Medbay.]

L-Look…you need help…I was irresponsible and didn’t make sure you were feeding and maintaining yourself. I’m sorry, Resi… but you’re okay. I found you in time.

[We enter the Medbay and I send another message.]

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: @sappy-red-algae

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: we’re here…

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: she’s aware, ish. can speak, but she’s not all there

[I then focus back on Resi.]

I-…you’re going to hate this, but…you need help. I’ve realized that we all kind of do. Please, don’t get scared, but…I can’t heal you myself. I need my, eh…weed friend to help you too.

[I shake my head.]

Just s-stay calm…Stylone has always been very mindful of what makes us scared and won’t cross any boundaries, I promise…

[I softly clasp your paw into my hands.]

I’ll never leave you so alone again, friend.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{resi's eyes instantly shoot from overly-dilated to tiny slits at the mention of "weed friend". her gaze darts around, panicked, as the rest of her body slowly remembers how to move too. her limbs are all pulled in close to her alongside her ears falling behind her head, shrinking into herself like a turtle. it looks at you with a certain desparate fear. one that you recognize as the resi that you found hiding inside your ship's walls, the very first time you saw it.}

h- HEYHEYHEY no need for that…. i,, uhm,, sorry im kind of- hahahHAHA YOUDONT NEED TO DO THAT IM IM IMFINE IM RR RRESI I PLEASE IMSORRy imsorryimsorryimsorry-

{resi's breathing picks up again, but is now instead intensely hyperventilating. she's hiding herself, covering her head and eyes with her paws as she continues to apologize profusely and unintelligibly. between her whines, she makes a deep, guttural, but labored growl that almost sounds like a rubber tire being sanded down. whatever is wrong, its not only physical.}

snaggletoothsavior

nononononoshhhhhhh!!!

[I scramble to take my datapad and show it to you. Even though I’m obviously deeply concerned for you, seeing you with this energy gives me hope.]

Looklook! Stylone- I mean, the weed friend…

It knows about your fear for them. And it’ll work remotely! With robots!

[The datapad shows messages between me and Stylone that confirm what I say.]

soso no weed, okay? No weed will touch you, but you NEED help. And I promise to make sure you get the help you need, Resi. I know you don’t trust them, but I’ve been proud and honored to have you aboard my ship these past months… a-and…

[I sniffle again.]

I can’t lose you. You seem…stable enough now, but there are obviously some issues here. You can’t feed yourself. You can’t take care of yourself. I thought not to interrupt you because I figured you’d be sad with Aphid gone, but you clearly need company. I hope you have trust in me to give you care, okay? But, for now…just bear with me, okay…I promise this won’t be bad.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{the hyperventilating continues for a while, gradually slowing down the more you talk to her. resi's ears begin to perk up a little, as it seems your words—or maybe just your voice—are an anchor, helping her to steady her thoughts. listening is its favourite thing to do.}

{she lays there in front of you, still hiding her head in her paws. far less tense than she was, but still incredibly weak as resi tries to use her voice again.}

......

..p,promise,?

snaggletoothsavior

[I look to you, face of stone, and bite my lip as I shake my head up and down repeatedly.]

Promise, Resi. I always was here for you, you know…I just wanted to mind your space, not interfere…I’m working on that self-esteem myself now.

[I slowly reach to pat your head.]

I messed up there. But I’ll make sure you feel better and get what you deserve.

And yes, no vine will touch you, okay? I’m not sure being operated on by a robot is comfortable either, but…don’t be afraid. I’ll be here to keep you company…

I even reached out to our good friend, Aphid! She says she’ll be coming asap. She’s been missing you as greatly as you’ve been missing her.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

a A? A-A, Aphh,,, ih,,?,

{guilt washes over resi's face as the name leaves your mouth. the heavy breathing begins once again, but not enough to send her unresponsive just yet.}

she- {hufff,} you-{hff} SSHE IM, -SORRY., ..,,r resi,, reallyis a ,,khoward-

not- n NOT capatin'sfault,, resi, ss ssorry..,

{tears are boiling up at the corners of her face now, as resi finally begins to be aware of her situation.}

ccan't,, re,member,.. hhow long ?.. howlong wasresi gone?? how ?..,,

snaggletoothsavior

Not very long. Maybe a week now.

[I try to be a calm guide, but you can clearly tell the emotion in my voice.]

And it’s my fault too, I promise. We weren’t…you know, made to go through these events. You just didn’t have a healthy way to cope.

Just try your best to relax…you’re safe now, okay? Aphid’s okay. She’s coming soon. I just need to make sure you’re healthy, Resi. You’re my friend, and a close one at that. In all honesty you and Aphid are family to me…and I can’t see my family go.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

f, famil,y ? never,, had,.. uuUUU-

{in an overwhelming bout of emotion, resi pounces on you for a hug. she buries her head into your leg, holding on as hard as she can; you can tell she's lost plenty of her strength, by the fact that your bones remain unbroken.}

....thankyou. tthankyou,, hehah,, myoldfart..

won't,, resiwon'tdoitagain she-,, didn't mean to scareuou,,

snaggletoothsavior

[I tense up, smiling with an intensity driven by the fact that I feel like my leg is going through a blood pressure test. I reach down to pat you as you hug deeply onto me.]

H-heh, good to see you too…it’s okay…you’re okay.

I’ll make sure to be close with you, now that I’m working on not being an ass to myself, hah. I have you now. I love you, Resi. You’re family with this old fart now.

resi-remains-unmoniterred

{she shoves her aching little head into your hand as you pet it. feathers flare a bit as it does. likesyou.}

,,, ,,.resi’s never, belonged somewhere before.. so!! youbetter not be ass to the captain that gave me that!!.. he’s,, familytome too,

,,resi lovesuoutoo,

snaggletoothsavior

Well…you do now. Family sticks together.

[As the Class-Zs administered by Stylone’s plushie robot cause you to finally get some rest, you slowly lose grip and find a more comfortable, sprawled out position with the plushie by your side. I smile, before finding a seat by the edge of the wall, and look to see the scene now. I pull out my datapad.]

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: hey @sappy-red-algae?

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: you’re a real savior, you know

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: thanks for the help. that was scary. gonna take a while to shake that off, but I’m glad Resi’s okay.

sappy-red-algae

>there's a haustoria on Resi's body. The scar on their nape is identical to that of Khetari haustoric implants. However, I Couldn't find no affini who owned Res. Giving feralists Genetic haustoria doesn't really work out, as there really is no way to monitor emotions and ensure a clean way to break them out of spiraling

[Typed Stylone]

snaggletoothsavior

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: ??

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: she’s implanted??

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: I think I see the issue then. Whatever past experience she’s had with you guys caused her to get that implant, which I’m sure she wasn’t comfortable with, and now she resents you and your species.

>>SNAGTOOTHSAV: but wow was not expecting that of all things

snaggletoothsavior

[a weak signal connects.]

soooooooo. sorry this is awkward. and uh. you don't know me, and i hardly know you. but i miiight've done a teensy weensy bit of identity theft to get on an abandoned accord vessel.

[chirp!] derl, quiet, im trying to sound at least somewhat competent.

which then uhh, charged 100.000 accord credits, to uhh. you. but heyy it's uh good that money doesn't have a use anymore! right? don't be mad. sorry ;w;

We don’t do money on the Prowler. We have a compiler. Do you need any supplies, friend?

timecapsule-girl

oh uhh, not the response i was expecting

i could use some supplies, or just a safe spot to do some repairs on my satelite, i'll try to swing by if i can get this warpdrive installed,

my vessel was made before they became standard, stay safe out there uh, [searching name database, failed] captain of the nebula prowler

-cobalt

snaggletoothsavior

Captain Lars, and it’s alright.

I think we’ve installed docking systems for ships too big to fit in our cargo (which means anything bigger than a four-man vessel), so there’s a chance you can stop by and use our location to do your repairs.

Stay safe too.

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