[voice] Running out of Breath

[timedaughter]

Are there any big, strong boys out there who want to help me strip the oxygen filtration system from my shuttle? I could use a hand.

[She is being flirty, but it's a serious inquiry. Big strong girls may also apply, the thing is just damn heavy.]

[ooc: This is backdated to right after Kirk posted about the oxygen depletion.]

Comments

[gotcouplings]

[ Sounding a little out-of-breath herself. ] Ain't a big, strong boy, but I'll give ya a hand soon as I've finished reworkin' these ones for the bunkers.

[timedaughter]

Thanks, Kaylee! Hopefully we can scrounge up enough to keep everyone in clean air for a while, yeah?

[gotcouplings]

Here's to hopin'. If nothin' else, 'M gonna start sealin' places up and usin' the smaller filters that way.

[timedaughter]

That's exactly what I was thinking! We can at least keep a few shelters going while those of us who don't need to breathe can figure out where the primary system is located.

[voice]

[tailblade]

I would be glad to be of assistance. I also have sufficient technical knowledge to help with repairs if needed. Where might I find your shuttle?

[voice]

[timedaughter]

Great! It's in Wilde, just off the blue line. [insert directions]

What's your name?

[voice] --> [Location: Jenny's Shuttle]

[tailblade]

«Prince Aximili-Esgarrouth-Isthill, though you may shorten my name as necessary to facilitate efficient communication. I will arrive shortly.»

The voice feed cuts out, and a few minutes later, a bird of prey lands outside the shuttle. The bird turns blue and furry. A set of Andalite legs burst out of his chest. His beak shrivels away into nothing. Stalk eyes grow out of his head like flowers in a sped-up movie. The fierce raptor eyes turn green and almond-shaped. His wings turn into arms, and his spine lengthens into a muscular tail ending in a blade. He is back to his natural form.

The source of the female voice that summoned him didn't seem to be within his visual range. «Hello? Are you inside the craft?» he calls out in thought-speech, taking a step toward the shuttle. «Shall I assist with the disassembly of the filtration system, or is transportation of the parts more urgent?»

[voice] --> [Location: Jenny's Shuttle]

[timedaughter]

It's nice to meet you, Prince Aximili-Esgarrouth-Isthill! I'm Jenny. [yes, she can pronounce the whole thing, but will probably call you Axi from now on]

---> [location]

"Hello!" Jenny calls cheerfully, peeking her head out of the shuttle with a smile and a strange-looking tool in one hand. She seems utterly unconcerned and unsurprised by Axi's appearance or his method of communication.

"Kaylee will be here in just a minute to help me disconnect it from the outside. I'm going to need you and Captain Reynolds to lift it out and carry it." She's currently disconnecting the inside parts, if the smudge of grease on her cheek and the discarded seat on the ground are anything to go by. Horray for cannibalizing space shuttles.

[voice]

[captbrowncoat]

You need a hand with that?

[voice]

[timedaughter]

Sure! I have one volunteer, but another pair of hands can't hurt. It weighs a ton.

[voice]

[captbrowncoat]

Okay, give me your location, and I'll be there (wherever you are) in a few.

[voice]

[timedaughter]

I'm in Wilde, just off the blue line. [here is the exact location ftw]

I'm Jenny, by the way.

[ voice ]

[ihavettk]

Hi, can I help?

[ voice ]

[timedaughter]

Hi! I think we've got enough hands for now, but I'll give you a yell if we need more, yeah? I'm Jenny.