07 ☆ Returning Returner

[lingeringlegacy]

The Tree has seen fit to greet my return from the elevator with a flashy getup I cannot change out of and alterations to my personal effects. I suppose it confirms that one thing has not changed since I last wrote.

Youth, 00, Smoke, Mindelan, Gene, Huo & Hawk - My gratitude for your concerns. I am safe and sound. It was difficult to tell apart day and night back there, but from the cycle of eating and getting hungry, I estimate 1-2 days have passed. Yet, the number of journal pages filled suggests a longer period. How long have I been away? I mis would enjoy meeting you over a cup of tea or coffee. Or pie or pasta. Or anything, really. Foodless is fine too.

Dr Valeth and [Housekeeping NPC supervisor] - My apologies for the absence. I shall report for duty on Monday if it is acceptable to you. By acceptable I also refer to the long fringe trims on my jacket. They look awfully easy to get caught in things.

How did post-hurricane cleanup go for everyone? My house got through just fine, but the humidity seemed quite severe, judging from the state of my components rack. (Unlikely but) does anyone have a proper chamber oven for baking PCBAs? Otherwise I'll have to use a toaster oven but... not sure if the heat distribution's even enough.

-Stellaris

[ooc: Mun feels like going local. For the Rockstar event, Stellaris is dressed as Anggun from her 90s 'lady rocker' days [1][2], meaning: red beret & garish fringe jacket, with black top, denim shorts and suede boots. Accessories include xbox hueg digital watch, at least 3 necklaces and enough bangles to compete with an Indian bride.]

Comments

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

Oh good, you're safe.

Well, that was 3 sessions you missed so a little over 3 weeks.

I'm curious about this outfit you're decked out in, but more curious about what the heck a PCBA is.

[lingeringlegacy]

Weeks?

Well, alright. I suppose that makes Sphere-sense. I'm rather curious whether spending time in that atmosphere would affect my muscles, so I'll be looking forward to our next session. Have you been well, Smoke?

Printed Circuit Board Assembly! It's [pause] what electronic devices are built of.

His handwriting is shaky btw

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

I think I'm going to start using Sphere-sense.

And I've been better. Slowly losing my mind and this is day 5.

That just makes my head hurt worse.

[lingeringlegacy]

[Flipped back a page to your entry now.]

You have been ill for 5 days?

Do you need help going to the Clinic?

this is her saying YAY I WAS WORRIED AND I MISSED YOU

[ghost_of_00]

I would like to have tea with you.

00

and hers is I MISS YOU TOO i'm just embarrassed to write it that way

[lingeringlegacy]

I am very glad to see your writing, 00. Shall we brew the tea ourselves or have it at the teahouse?

[ghost_of_00]

I have tea.

[The teahouse has so many different kinds of tea it's a little overwhelming for her.]

[lingeringlegacy]

If you're at home, I'll be right over.

[live_ringer]

[You can't see it, but there's an exhale of relief at seeing this writing.]

It's been a while–but it looks like you've already heard about that. Welcome back. I hope the elevator treated you decently, at least?

Clean up wasn't exactly a barrel of laughs, but we've come a good way. As far as I know, there aren't that many people having to resort to Temporary Housing anymore.

...I suppose suggesting a microwave would be out of the question?

[lingeringlegacy]

[It was not weeks for her, but likewise.]

Thank you, Gene. It isn't bad, I think. I got to frolic around in weightlessness.

Coming from you that suggestion amuses me, but sadly I would have you review pre-university physics for that.

[live_ringer]

Weightless frolicking, hm? With an opening like that, you know I'm going to have to ask for details.

I think the amnesia might make a review like that a touch problematic, so I'll just support the toaster oven idea.

[lingeringlegacy]

I'll be around in the Bazaar today if you want to meet up for a chat.

See, I would have to modify the toaster oven a little, but then I would be worried about using it for food.

[man-genius.livejournal.com]

A toaster oven?! That won't work! You can't control the heat!

Why can't you just build your own oven? That's gotta be easy right?

[lingeringlegacy]

Hello, Genius.

The principle is workable, but considering we can only get parts from scavenging, it'd take some time to gather enough for a toaster oven, let alone a chamber oven. Especially when my existing stock's all damp, which is why I need to bake them in the first place.

If I were lucky the current Wilderness would have one. What state is it in, now?

[man-genius.livejournal.com]

Er. Hello, Stellaris.

If you're in a rush, why don't you use one of the craft people's kilns? I mean they have to exist somewhere right? I've seen people selling homemade things before. At least there you could control the temperature.

You're out of luck. It's a convention center. Lots of comics, video games and crowds, not a lot of computer parts and chamber ovens.

[lingeringlegacy]

Oh, that's a good idea! I don't know any craft people, but maybe I can approach one in the Bazaar.

Hmm. Do they have computers for gamers? I've been wanting a handheld, but I missed the opportunity to find one in Tokyo. [Never mind everything she saw looked incredibly outdated, like something from centuries ago.]

[of-mindelan.livejournal.com]

It only felt like a few days? [She's not really surprised. If the Ordeal doesn't have a human conception of time...]

It's good that you're back.

[lingeringlegacy]

Thank you, Mindelan. How are you?

[of-mindelan.livejournal.com]

I'm well, thanks. It looks like I've been skipped this time. My wardrobe is still my own.

[spandexisyouth]

I am glad you are back! Clean up is mostly complete. I would like a cup or tea as well, or whatever you would care to eat.

[lingeringlegacy]

Thank you, Youth! Or [Spy-type girl is spy-type.] I read back that you are called Gai now?

I have been eating out all weekend because all these accessories made it troublesome to cook. But it's also an opportunity to try new things. Maybe you can recommend me a dish native to your world?

[spandexisyouth]

That is correct! Thank you for noticing!

There is a very simple dish that Bell seems to like, ramen. And then there is also sushi. I am fond of curry, and I make a very tasty spicey one!

Monday, 11/8 Quicklog Startup!

[man-genius.livejournal.com]

[True to his word, on Monday Genius stood fidgeting at the edge of his lab, peeking out into the rest of the clinic like a timid turtle inching from his shell. He was not a very social man at work. He generally preferred to eat in his lab rather than with his coworkers, although he sometimes made the effort to eat with Composer or Simon when the two happened to have the same shift. He'd never had lunch with Stellaris before, even though the two of them seemed to have similar interests and friends (Well. Friend. But Gene was very important to Genius so he counted for two!).

But lately he'd found himself meeting more and more people, expanding his social circle--heck he was even having friendly banter with the Captain of the Guard and his former enemy's close friend! He wasn't sure why it was happening and he was a little too scared to think about it too deeply. It was good to have friends. It was good (and normal) to meet new people.

These thoughts were all well and good but they did nothing to remove the look of shy nervousness from his face as he took a deep breath and placed a foot outside the lab.]

Hey Stellaris?

[lingeringlegacy]

[During the last few minutes before lunch break, the lavender-haired rookie intern was filling up paperwork on an empty desk, her bangles jingling from under her labcoat. Thankfully, she was able to put on a labcoat to prevent the excessive fringes and accessories from hindering her work too much, though once she stepped out of the clinic any sort of outerwear would magically slip off. Hearing her name called, she turned facing the caller's direction. It was Genius, who she had seen a couple of times in passing (he did fit Gene's description of him, though she had not seen the so-called flailing).]

Hey! You're ready to go? I'm just finishing up here.

I forgot about the event and his punishment doh

[man-genius.livejournal.com]

[Genius was also wearing a lab coat, but even the coat couldn't cover up the hilarious outfit he was wearing. He wore a blue suit jacket (http://www.goldminemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/buddy-holly-finger-snaps.jpg), matching dress slacks, a red tie and white shirt. The entire outfit was covered with red Name Tags (http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3134929/2/istockphoto_3134929-hello-my-name-is.jpg). The tags each had the same name "Pointdexter" written in a neat typewriter script. To complete the look he had black plastic glasses.]

Ready and waiting. Ah..just ...ignore the outfit. At least yours is nice. Less insulting too.

[Yeah that's what he got for pissing the sphere off]

So. The S-yard. Giant pile of junk and broken treasures from our pasts. A real destination spot. Can't think of a better lunch spot really.

[Yes someone was thrilled]

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