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[farr]

Hello, one and all! Never fret, for I, your favorite actress of the century, have returned!

[ on the screen is a woman with hair styled like an old hollywood starlet and a million dollar smile, arms spread out like she might have jumped out of a cake. and honestly, if she'd had the cake, she might have done her grand entrance just like that.

if some were to squint, some might see that her perfectly styled hair seems to be sporting a few more ... gray hairs. something that hadn't been there in her previous time here. ]

Don't worry. I'm not upset there's no red carpet, but — [ a light laugh, very humbling. ] Well, you can all do better next time.

[ a joke. obviously. not really. ]

For those who haven't had the privilege of meeting me, I'm Rita Farr. Though depending on what universes and what do that you all come from, you might have seen me in such classic films as The Crimson Lady, Three Guns to El Paso, and Cupid Knocks Thrice. All of those and more available to rent here at this very station for all interested.

Last time I was here, I had the privilege of serving as the Ximilia's Team Morale Coordinator, a position that I would be more than honored to take up again if it has a vacancy. [ it better. ] Though the trials on these missions are often difficult, it's always important to support one another and keep our spirits up! Let's cheer ourselves on, shall we?

In my time away, I've worked very hard as the leader of a very successful superhero team, and it's given me the chance to secure much more valuable experience that should prove very useful to our efforts. If anyone would like any advice on teamwork, confronting enemies, coordinating binders for mission notes, or simple have an interest in the field of Theatre, you can reach me at any time.

[ exhaling a breath, she clasps her hands together, maintaining her well-practiced smile. ]

I look forward to seeing all the old faces! I've missed all of you tremendously. [ well— ] Most of you. And for those I've yet to meet, I'm sure we'll be quite compatible teammates for the missions ahead.

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Video | Un: Newt

[groupiedrifter]

RITA FARR, YOU GORGEOUS STRETCHY SUPERSTAR.

I could kiss you right now if I weren't in quarantine!

[HE HAS NOT SEEN YOU IN A LIFETIME???

It's a good thing he already has tissues during his forced bedrest.]

[farr]

[ rita farr does not pick favorites. but.

her eyes immediately brighten when she sees her actual favorite. because for her, it literally has been a lifetime, or at least as close to one as it could be possibly get. thirty two years is no laughable passage of time, after all. ]

Newton Geiszler!

[ nearly loud like a reprimand, even stomping her feet, face pouting because she's trying very hard not to tear up. and for an actress, the fact that even that's difficult to do right now says a lot. ]

How dare you be sick right now! Do you think this is the time for snotty nosed sneezes when you owe me a hug for every single day I've been away!?

[groupiedrifter]

[He sniffles, but he holds strong — after leaking a few tears, because he is in fact not strong and not an actor in any way. But after dabbing at his eyes (which nearly knocks off his glasses), he looks properly maintained now. Well, as maintained as someone with a red nose and sleepy hair can be.]

I know, I know, I'm the worst...! I got the Dragon Forest Flu, but I swear, I wasn't trying to. Ugh, I wanna hug you. This is totally unfair...! [KEEP IT TOGETHER, GEISZLER.] What do you even last remember? Are your memories intact? How long has it been?

[farr]

Knowing you, I'm sure you ran headfirst into the contagion just trying to be as helpful as you can be

[ hey! don't cry! now you're really going to make her break into tears. she's supposed to hold it together to build a rep here for the newbies!

fine, alright. there goes her make-up ... and her face. the old classic droop. she quickly pats that back into place. ]

I remember ... everything. [ which is strange to say, considering it hadn't been too long ago that she hadn't remembered anything at all, even her own name. ] But quite a lot of things have happened since I left, and um — well, it's been maybe one or three or ten or .... thirty-two years since I was last on the Ximilia?

[groupiedrifter]

[He absolutely just got sick by virtue of being in a big forest and suffering at cardio enough that he was susceptible to illness. But he is not about to tell the lady he has a massive crush on this information.]

Totally, I was working really hard, barely got any rest trying to help everyone survive; you know how it is. [SMOOTH SAVE.] Wait. I'm sorry, could you repeat the last part? I think I heard, like, five options. Mishearing things is totally a symptom of the Dragon Forest Flu.

[farr]

[ she nods, because yes, of course, that's absolutely the newt that she knows and very much loves.

but oooh, as much as she loves talking about herself, this isn't exactly the part she's excited for. ]

I almost wish you could keep mishearing it. But ... it's been thirty-two years, Newt. To me, I — I left the Ximilia over three decades ago.

[groupiedrifter]

... Holy shit.

Um. Uh.

... You look crazy good at your age! You're practically glowing. [He's adjusting, give him a moment. And listen. If Andy's allowed to be smoking hot and ancient, so is everyone else!] I'm feeling a little self-conscious, looking like this at 37.

[farr]

[ it wouldn't matter if he was just saying it to be nice, the compliment is still plenty enough to bring out a smile in her — really, anyone complimenting her looks, her presence, her talents, is always a good ego boost for her — and she gives a little wave of her hand. ]

Oh, pish posh, you don't have to say that.

[ but absolutely, please do, she's kidding. ]

And you look ... [ she trails off, not because she's struggling for a returning compliment but because she's taking a moment to simply look at him, at the large thick-rimmed glasses, at the quirk of his smile, those bright ever curious eyes, the sweet awkwardness that comes from every expression. her own smile softens into something bittersweet but genuine. ] You're .... as beautiful as you ever were, Newt. And I — I have missed you ever so much.

[ so much that she hadn't even realized she had. if only because her memories of this place had left her when she returned. but in the same way she'd lost the memories of her entire life when she entered that time machine, only to have it eventually come rushing right back, she feels that emotion as strong as ever. she's missedhim, even when she wasn't allowed to remember she did. ]

[groupiedrifter]

[... Him? Beautiful, huh? Despite all the hot air he touts, he's seemingly caught off-guard any time someone refers to him with words he'd totally apply to everyone else aboard the ship. Huffing a laugh, he tries to fix hair that has obviously been well-acquainted with his pillow.]

Are you kidding me? Rita, you're gonna seriously get my glasses all foggy.

Man, this place has been way too quiet without you. It was a total bummer.