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[Video] Week 52: Saturday Morning

[A pleasant backdrop of green fields and sunlight can't mask the concern that's pursed Pepper's lips and given her expression, always attentive, an added layer of sharp attention.]

Does anyone have information about what's going on with the sky? Has there been another attack?

I can't seem to raise Tony, so any information would be appreciated.

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I... think I have something coming through from someone on-site. Sandman?

[The up-lilt on the name makes the question clear -- is this actually a real person? Has Belle heard of him?]

It's a little strange. If I can make it out properly, I'll let you know what I learn.

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I've never heard of him.

[She looks a little apologetic. The people from the ship tend to scatter a bit, but someone should probably keep an eye on them.]

But thank you. If I hear anything concrete here, I'll pass it along.

I think I've got it.

[And Pepper looks anything but happy to be sharing this news as her feed comes back in again, shoulders square and face set.]

The group found a nest of those bone monsters and detonated a bomb to get rid of it. Sandman and Commander Skywalker are safe, but five others are trapped. And... Indrani is dead. I don't know if you've ever met her.

[Belle looks stricken at the news.]

I - she came with me, when I went to the west. With her dog. I didn't even know she'd gone--

Has anyone organized rescue efforts? Why didn't they tell us people were injured?

I don't know why Commander Skywalker hasn't checked in, but Sandman seems to have a difficult time with the communicators.

Maybe the commander's jumped straight to the authorities? But no, no mention of rescue efforts. Sandman... isn't sure of the trapped are trapped or have died as well. I--

[Pepper looks away for a long moment, pauses the feed, and when she comes back she's aggressively composed.]

If they've all died, they'll reappear in the pods over the next couple days. There's no guarantee that they'll wake up again soon, but... there's that much. If you or someone else wanted to check.

I'll check. And I'll rattle a few cages, in case there isn't rescue underway.

[The latter of which will, ultimately, be reported as futile - scorched earth may well be more likely than rescue.]

Thank you.

[Pepper's tone is quiet but genuinely grateful.]

I'll let you know if I hear anything else. Would you be willing to return the favour?

If I hear any news, you'll be the first to know.

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