43rd Frontier [audio // common]

[ecopiracy]

[Phoenix's voice is quiet, but there's a certain strain to it he cannot completely hide.]

Has anyone seen either Ashelin or Odette?

[He hasn't, and he can't find them, and their ID's are missing from the ShipNet. But he doesn't want to believe...]

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[missmimmi]

[If anyone can understand what's going down right now, it's Mimmi. She's been avoiding the comms lately, but this warrants something]

I am sorry. I am so sorry.

[ecopiracy]

[He takes a breath, then slowly lets it out. Maintain control.]

So. You haven't seen them, either?

[missmimmi]

I am afraid not.

[ecopiracy]

[Phoenix closes his eyes, taking another breath. It isn't the answer he'd been hoping for, even if deep down he knew he shouldn't be surprised.]

I see.

Will you... tell them to contact me, if you do happen to see them?

gdmt frank

[missmimmi]

They are not here anymore, Phoenix. You know that.

Re: gdmt frank

[ecopiracy]

[Phoenix stiffens. Yes, he knows what their disappearance means, but he doesn't want to admit to it yet. He doesn't want to give up.

He doesn't want them to be gone.]

That isn't a certainty yet.

[missmimmi]

Do not lie to yourself.

[ecopiracy]

It isn't a lie until I have tried every possible avenue to confirm it.

[missmimmi]

And what is there to do?

[ecopiracy]

Search the ship and ask others if they know anything. I am not going to give up at the first sign that they are missing.

[missmimmi]

Have fun.

[Don't say she didn't tell you]