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[faithfulskeptic]

Let's say I accept the premise that I've been brought through unknown means to a space station at an indeterminate, extrasolar location.

[ She doesn't, but she's already got the sense that the argument isn't going anywhere. Also that no one cares that this is like, eighty different kinds of illegal. ]

Has anyone successfully met the conditions specified to change what they regret? How is that even possible? Is there any evidence that your actions here can actually alter the past?

If you believe it, what convinced you?

If you don't, but you're still playing along with all this, why?

Comments

[faithfulskeptic]

I see. Well, at the least it's something to look into.

I appreciate you sharing what you do know.

[evasives]

It seems pointless to keep orb dealings and information a secret, given we are supposed to collaborate as a team to retrieve them. Others who have been here longer may have more to say.

What is your name?

[faithfulskeptic]

That seems reasonable to me-- so far it seems like there's lot that remains unknown.

Dana Scully. And you?

[evasives]

And everyone will have their own biases and perspectives as well.

Cassian Andor. If I say welcome aboard, is that too cliche?

[faithfulskeptic]

It might be cliche but that doesn't mean it's not appropriate.

I was never the kind of kid who wanted to be an astronaut. This might be wasted on me.

[evasives]

I do not think most of the people on board are astronauts or people with any real space experience, so perhaps you are in good company.

[faithfulskeptic]

From what little I've seen this isn't much like space travel would be where I'm from-- this is far more advanced.
So maybe it wouldn't help much.

Can I ask where you're from?

[evasives]

I still think you are in good company, compared to what I am used to.

Space. My galaxy does not have Earth, which seems to be a common origin for people here.

[faithfulskeptic]

Oh.

[ a l i e n s ! ! ! ? ]

So... I'd have no frame of reference for where you're from. That's a lot to take in.

[evasives]

[ aliens. ]

No. Travel between planets is quite normal for me, but the people from Earth mostly find it a novel experience, so again perhaps you are not alone there. Assuming you are also of Earth, of course.

[faithfulskeptic]

Yes-- that's a safe assumption.

I'd love to hear about it sometime-- where you're from.

[evasives]

It might be easier if you come up with a list of questions first.

[faithfulskeptic]

I'll make some notes.

[evasives]

Should I be worried about the size of them?

[faithfulskeptic]

Don't worry, I'll keep it to the essentials.

[evasives]

A good plan. It's good to have a starting point.