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[callmecrichton]

So ... what do you people do for fun around here, besides try not to get trapped in the bowling alley?

At least there's string beans.

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[peektuttut]

Well...Vince and I are working on a party. That's, you know. A step up from the mundane.

[callmecrichton]

A party? There's a way to kill the time.

So ... I'm John Crichton. I've only met Thrace so far, although she tells me we've got all kinds of fictional dignitaries like Kirk aboard. Who're you?

[peektuttut]

That's what I figured.

Yeah, he's our fearless Captain. Kind of cool, in a really weird way. I'm Tim. [He's considering mentioning the two other Tims, but. Nah, bypassing that for now.]

[callmecrichton]

Especially if alcohol is involved. One thing the sentient races of the universe seemed to get right. But goddamn, I've missed beer.

I could get used to being under Kirk. He saves the day, the little girl gets the cookie, everyone goes home happy. Well, except the red shirts, but they don't count. My kind of life, I'm lucky if I can get my own ass out intact, bystanders never seem to be so lucky.

So nice to meet you, Tim. Any other TV characters wandering around this boat I should keep an eye out for? Apparently we've also got Data and Spock.

[empirical_data]

Greetings, I am Data. Though I can offer little in the way of suitable entertainment.

[callmecrichton]

Hey, Lieutenant Commander! Great to meet you.

[empirical_data]

How are you aware of my rank? Are you in Starfleet as well?

[callmecrichton]

Nah, let's just say ... back home, there's a TV series about you guys. I'm a huge fan.

[arnold_j_rimmer]

Arnold J. Rimmer here. Hello. And quite honestly, I'm just as bored. The most consolation I have is none of the blokes on board have been up the duff yet. Happened aboard the Dwarf and while funny, I hated changing diapers when I couldn't wake 'mum' up.

[callmecrichton]

Rimmer, Crichton. Yeah, that's one kind of excitement we can do without.

Switching off his communicator, Crichton mutters, "Of all the guys from Red Dwarf, we had to get Rimmer?

[gotgreenmagic]

I'm still trying to work that out myself. You new here?

[callmecrichton]

Yep. Just docked a few days ago, still trying to get oriented. The wormhole hasn't reappeared, so I don't think I'm going back to Moia anytime soon.

Uh, Moia was my ship. My home, with my friends, since I left Earth.

Anyway, the name's John Crichton. You also new?

[gotgreenmagic]

Yeah, I've been here a couple days. Name's Shego. Hi.

[callmecrichton]

Shego. So what's your take on this madhouse so far?