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James "Bucky" Barnes ([personal profile] starer) wrote in [community profile] ximilia2021-11-01 07:30 pm

audio. un: barnes. (with bonus un: s.wilson)

[It's shortly after the latest batch of new arrivals turn up that a post makes its way on to the network. But it's a little different to the usual information dump that Bucky's previously made. This time, the text is replaced with audio. And all thanks to a special guest...]

So Quill did the whole Halloween thing yesterday. That makes today November 1st, if we're going by Earth's calendar.

[Five months on this station already. Time flies, huh?]

Dusty's gone. Disappeared before the last mission. So if someone else wants to take over rationing, lists are in the file next to the fridge.

[Because who needs a segue when you can just get right down to business?

There’s a rustle of someone moving from nearby, the sound of a background voice drawing closer, words muffled around a yawn and finally becoming more clear, the Louisiana accent bleeding through a little more strongly than usual:]


… know how to put the fun in KP duty. What Grumplestiltskin over here is tryna explain is: We got no cook, but Bucky and I’ve been keeping inventory on food supplies. We been setting aside emergency supplies in case of surprise shutdowns and missed food shipments. Usually got more than enough food, so help yourself to whatever, we ain't controlling the supply, just keeping an eye.

Also not feeding the lot of you, but when grumples and I cook, there's gonna be extra for everyone to grab. Unless someone decides to start a food fight again. Don't look at me like that, you know what you did.


[There's an under the breath grumble of "You're the one who got batter all over my pants."]

We've also been keeping an inventory of everything that goes unclaimed after each drop. You can find it all at the end of the rec room. If you need anything, check the list on the wall. It'll save you time. Just mark off anything you take when you're done.

[Being responsible is the worst. Someone please take all of this over for them so he doesn't have to deal with Sam's disappointed face when he shirks his duties.]

Hey speaking of inventory, are you wearing my jacket? I swear if you do your 'look at me, I'm so cool' thing and rip the sleeve off…

Someone's borrowing mine.

[Because that explains everything, right?]

Looking for some volunteers. Sterile walls ain't exactly the most welcoming for some of the people here. [Especially if you're 14!] Steve's gone though, so I ain't exactly got access to an artist anymore. If there's anyone here with some ideas on how to brighten this place up, I got some stuff from the last drop that could help.

Trust me, I fixed a whole ass boat with him, the man’s surprisingly useless with a paintbrush. Never believe him when he claims to have gotten paint on you by accident. And don’t say I didn’t warn you.

[There's just a look thrown in Sam's direction. And then, right as the feed's about to cut, there's also one last comment.]

Changing your regret is possible. You decide to do it, make sure you're willing to foot the bill.

[And with that helpful warning, he's done.]


[ooc: Red is Sam. Blue is Bucky. Expect to be tagteamed (unless threads are made private ofc)]
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audio; un: megatron

[personal profile] flickerandfade 2021-11-01 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
How would one go about requesting palatable fuel if we cannot make use of organic matter? While I am capable of operation for a short while yet, I will require fuel of some sort. Energon is preferred, of course.
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audio; un: s.wilson

[personal profile] unclesam 2021-11-02 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
When it comes to nutrition, the station provides whatever the inhabitants need, but. Ah. Ain't so sure your situation qualifies as 'dietary need'. Check in with Viveca, just to be safe? If you ain't covered by food, I'm sure we can help you rig up some temporary supplies from equipment on the station and get you set up through the regular supply drop.

[ Holy shit they got actual cyborgs on board now. Or robots? Androids? Whatever they fall under, Ximilia's got them now. ]
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Re: audio; un: s.wilson

[personal profile] flickerandfade 2021-11-02 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I will check in with Viveca, then. Unfortunately without some form of synthesizer, organic food cannot be converted into Energon.

If you do happen to find any liquid or solids that are faintly luminous, whether pink, blue, red, orange, green or any other color I would advise that you not consume it and ask that you inform me immediately.
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[personal profile] unclesam 2021-11-02 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Thankfully for both of us, my days of just knocking back glowing substances of questionable nature are very far behind me.

[ Look, we were all young and dumb during Mardi Gras once. Don't judge him. Should probably make sure Newton doesn't see this as a dare, though... ]

There was a similar warning on the network a little bit ago. Friend of yours?
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[personal profile] flickerandfade 2021-11-02 03:47 pm (UTC)(link)
An acquaintance. I wouldn't venture to call us friends.

[ That's on Drift though, not him. ]
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[personal profile] unclesam 2021-11-03 11:47 am (UTC)(link)
Fair enough, we all got those. So we ain't drinking that stuff - is it stable enough to handle, or we looking at some volatile reactions here?
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[personal profile] flickerandfade 2021-11-03 03:57 pm (UTC)(link)
It should be perfectly stable unless exposed to high temperatures in most cases. It can be highly explosive if that happens.
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[personal profile] unclesam 2021-11-03 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Avoid flames an other heat sources. Gotcha. How long does what you got last you typically? Just so we know if you'll be good between food or item shipments. And on missions, come to think of it.
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[personal profile] flickerandfade 2021-11-03 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
We can make do with very little, if we do not strain ourselves or partake in much activity, but optimally we should have about the quarter of a standard cube every chord or so, though of course that doesn't include engex or other variants.
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[personal profile] unclesam 2021-11-04 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright. Pretend I'm dumb - what's every chord or so mean? And engex?

[ How the hell are they gonna help their new inorganic companions when they get hurt? Probably a question for the likes of Stark more so than Sam, but he's curious - and has enough engineering in his finger tips to at least to small repairs on his own complex drone. ]
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[personal profile] flickerandfade 2021-11-04 03:47 pm (UTC)(link)
...An intermediate period of time that has no exact parallel in the human calendar. Every ten to twelve of your days, perhaps? As for your second question, engex is a particularly highly refined and potent form of energon that is often imbibed for leisure. It has intoxicating effects.
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[personal profile] unclesam 2021-11-04 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright, that gives us wriggle room at least. Does the stuff keep? If enough of it comes in, we could put aside some emergency rations, like we do with the regular food.

And hold up... you telling me you guys can get high?
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[personal profile] flickerandfade 2021-11-04 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
It keeps quite well. If it spoils, it won't be on a timeframe that concerns anyone with a human lifespan.

[ SIGH. ]

Drunk would be the more apt term, though there are methods of inducing similar states of euphoria. Circuit boosters and the like.
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[personal profile] unclesam 2021-11-05 08:28 am (UTC)(link)
Guess some things are just universal experiences. Sorry, I ever only met one guy who had an inorganic body, so this is all very new territory for me.
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[personal profile] flickerandfade 2021-11-05 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Socializing with organics is quite new to me as well, so you needn't worry.
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[personal profile] unclesam 2021-11-05 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Look at us, having new experiences and all that. Who knew agreeing to a shady deal in your dreams could be so educational for one's personal horizon.
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[personal profile] flickerandfade 2021-11-06 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
A good thing we're not very discerning on who to deal with in our dreams, in that case.
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[personal profile] unclesam 2021-11-06 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
That's one hell of a silver lining, man.
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[personal profile] flickerandfade 2021-11-06 11:04 pm (UTC)(link)
I have learned to appreciate them as much as possible while I still can .
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[personal profile] flickerandfade 2021-11-02 05:21 pm (UTC)(link)
It is usually slightly luminous and can be a variety of colors. Pink, orange, blue, and green are all common.
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[personal profile] flickerandfade 2021-11-02 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
It can, but it comes in a variety of containers. Cubes are one of them. It sounds like you've located some already?
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[personal profile] flickerandfade 2021-11-03 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
I'll go and investigate, then. Thank you.