» Diagnosis 001 || Video

[uninterfering]

[It is the face of a middle-aged man that peers into the screen when the SFC clicks on. It is the face of a very annoyed middle-aged man, frowning slightly.]

...Huh. Is this thing working? Nearly as complicated as that blasted machine--

[He blinks once or twice and realizes that it is, in fact, recording.]Well, I'll be

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[unbittered]

Just got here and looking for not just an exit already, but cigarettes too? Such a difficult man to please.

[uninterfering]

Thought I'd get all of my requests out into the open at once. Seemed more efficient that way.

I don't suppose you'd have some answers?

[unbittered]

Efficient's a prettier word than greedy, so I suppose I'll have to agree.

This place is Vatheon, and there's no exit open to the public as of yet. As for your cigarettes, even if I knew the answer, I can't say I'd be very happy to share. Not a fan of smoking, you know. We are in an underwater bubble, after all.

[uninterfering]

[Sigh.]

Two out of three isn't so bad. I hadn't expected my request for a vacation to be granted so soon.

[unbittered]

Nice way of thinking about it. It's definitely not a bad place by any means, once all the zombies clear out.

[uninterfering]

...Wait, slow down there. Zombies?

[unbittered]

Correct! We had an unpleasant little visit just recently where it was a zombie mermaid invasion. Messy stuff.

[uninterfering]

Greaaaat. I know I didn't sign up for this when I asked for that vacation.

Where'd they go, then?

[unbittered]

They left after a freak heatwave. I think people would be questioning the sudden weather change more if they weren't so preoccupied thinking about how it saved their lives.

[uninterfering]

[...SIGH.]

Looks like I'm gonna hafta get used to this place sooner rather than later.

[unbittered]

[An amused hum.]

Oh, don't push yourself. It'll happen eventually. It's not all bad, actually.

[uninterfering]

'Fraid I haven't seen much of the good yet. Do tell.

[unbittered]

Hm? My shining company hasn't been enough to convince you yet?

[She laughs.]

Well, everything's free for one~

[uninterfering]

Afraid not, kid.

[Smirk.]

And that's something. It almost makes up for the lack of salary now.

[unbittered]

Hmm, at least you're honest. It cancels out the insult to my pride a little.

Doesn't it? Now you just need to look for something to kill time while you're here.

[uninterfering]

I aim to please.

[/sarcasm]

Well, that doesn't sound too bad. I'll just hafta avoid any crises and maybe I'll be able to finish a cup of coffee.