[video]

[original_fine]

[On screen Jim is calm, a man clearly used to making announcements and to taking care of himself. He might be a little lacking in spit and polish, but his background of command is probably evident in his air.]

For those I haven't met, my name is James T. Kirk. I'd like to talk about our situation, and what our plans are. I say "our" because I believe it is imperative that those in a similar situation with similar goals band together to achieve them. I don't know why we're here, or where here is. I do know that we stand a better chance at both survival and getting home if we work together.

To that end, I suggest we form exploratory parties to learn as much as we can. About the ship, the surrounding area, and the domes.

Further, I'm willing to share whatever I have. Unfortunately, that's almost nothing and I have nothing to trade but labor. So I'm offering my services as well. You can find me at the provided housing, for the time being.

I am certain that, together, we can get through this.

Comments

[original_fine]

That would be some powerful technology. But you may be right. Have you picked up anything else?

Locked.

[original_fine]

You don't need to breathe. That... is unusual, but could be very useful. Mr...?

[original_fine]

[Is the man mocking him? Jim doesn't care--he's seen that look before, but it won't deter him. It doesn't matter why: things need to get done.]

Good. [He nods, as if he'd guessed as much.] And your name, sir?

[video]

[ihearcrickets]

[she smiles, a bit sadly] I learned from a genius.

[eternaliyah]

[It isn't mockery - it's too honest and bittersweet. He'll always have a soft spot for America, and Jim is terribly American.]

Daniel.

[femshep]

[She echoes:] Ship. [And there's a moment more appraisal, then:] Good to meet you, Captain. [read as: whatever the test was, you passed.]

Have you found any supplies yet? Mainly weapons and munitions. I can take down just about anything we run into, but not without more ammo than I've got on me.

Re: Locked.

[rpondicus]

... Pond. Yeah, I know. It comes in handy.

[original_fine]

I don't follow. You're... named after the philosopher?

[video]

[original_fine]

I'm not saying we should be. But we are new, and considering we don't know why we're here, we can't rule out the possibility that others will fear us, from a similar position of ignorance.

I agree about the medic, though I've yet to meet one. But what do you mean, you were repaired? You were injured?

[video]

[knightoflight]

But surely they'll see that we mean no harm? [Oh, naivete, your name is Wing.] It doesn't make sense to fear something just because it's new.

[He nods.] Someone must know medicine, here or in the Old City.

Yes, I was...dying, I think. [His hand brushes his chassis again.] But I am here, whole.

[truth_is_cold]

Homo sapiens invictus. Genetically engineered subspecies created on an isolated world. We were originally designed after the ideals of "Thus Spoke Zarathustra".

I am stronger than homo sapiens sapiens and I can survive under stressful environmental extremes. If there is exploring to be done in the wilderness areas, I'm created to excel at just that.

[video]

[original_fine]

I will. In the meantime, are you all right?

[video]

[waspromisedcake]

I'm still alive.

[So yes.]

[video]

[original_fine]

[Jim doesn't know where she found the time, and he's not sure whether to trust her. Even so, you don't leave an avenue untrodden.]

Can you fix this one?

[original_fine]

All right, Daniel. I'll be in touch. Are you all right, for now?

[original_fine]

Good to know. But I'm not well-stocked on weapons, aside from what I have with me.

Locked.

[original_fine]

Mr. Pond. All right. Ms. Tam says the life support systems are failing--we may need your particular talents, if that's a clue to this whole thing.

[video]

[original_fine]

Curious. As for human nature not making sense, that's sadly old news. I think it's imprinted in our biology, to distrust that which we don't know. We can't trust they'll see things reasonably.

[original_fine]

[The whole thing makes Jim quite uncomfortable, but he'll try to reserve that discomfort for theoretical purposes. One cannot exactly be picky, out here.]

Then we'll keep that in mind. I think we should attempt to map as much of it as we can, see if there's anything out there we can use, or that helps tell us why we're here.

[video]

[original_fine]

[To the point. Like someone else he knows.]

I'll take that as a yes.

[eternaliyah]

[he nods]

I'm set. And if you're doing the rounds - well, I'm not a doctor, but I'm pretty good with field medicine if you find somebody not-fine.

[video]

[waspromisedcake]

Yes. If it were a no, I wouldn't be replying.

[video]

[knightoflight]

But surely your kind allows for the unknown to become known. How else do you advance your knowledge?

[He frowns.] We'll simply show them we are no threat. They will learn, certainly.

[rpondicus]

I'll stick around, then. I'm also good for heavy lifting.

[original_fine]

Ah, good. I'll keep that in mind, too. Thanks.