EIGHTH [VOICE]

[hungupboots]

[ someone sounds a little tired, but he's finally managed to flip it on ] Now that we've all had quite enough music for the rest of eternity, I suppose we can get back to business. Status reports, everyone.

[ an afterthought- ] Are there spare blankets on this thing?

Comments

[doesmeanthings]

Freelancer Texas, here. Everything seems alright for now. ...now that the singing is over. [Though standby for boyfriend abuse.]

[hungupboots]

[ abusing Church is really ok in this man's book ] Glad to hear. And even gladder to not hear any more singing. Nothing of interest on your patrols, Agent?

[doesmeanthings]

[This might be the scary start of a good friendship or at least chain of command.] Nothing. There hasn't been a sign of trouble lately but something is going to happen again at some point. I don't think we should relax our guard the entire trip.

[hungupboots]

[ indeed! ] Agreed. A lax in action is no reason to assume it will continue. I appreciate your vigilance, Agent.

[voice]

[thebooksaysso]

[and someone else sounds more chipper than she has any right to be in this weather. 'sup Weller.] I picked up a couple before we left, if you need one.

Where have you been these past few days?

[VOICE]

[hungupboots]

[ you're not human!! ] I would appreciate it.

Around. Mostly doing my patrols. [ AND SLEEPING LIKE A ROCK IN HIS BED... ]

[VOICE]

[thebooksaysso]

[stay on earth a while, you'll get used to it~] Drop by the second floor later.

And hiding from the singing, apparently. [SHE WAS GETTING WORRIED ABOUT YOU YOU KNOW]

[VOICE]

[hungupboots]

[ ewww Earth you can't even see the stars from that planet! ] Will do.

Quite. I don't think my ears can take any more of it.

VOICE

[apyrostrategy]

I would not mind it if there were people on this caravan who possessed real musical talent. This, however, was torture.

We do not regularly pass through places like this, then?

[VOICE]

[hungupboots]

Agreed. We could not have had a worse group of people for this... event if we had tried.

So far, no. It's been mostly countryside until this point.

[VOICE]

[apyrostrategy]

[pshhh his voice softens a bit YOU GOT HIM THERE WELLER.]

You have an interest in music then?

[and a brief sigh.] I understand. How long have you been travelling here, if I may ask?

[VOICE]

[hungupboots]

I wouldn't call myself an expert but I can appreciate it when it's well done.

Thirty-nine days, give or take. Since our adventure began all the way back in Sleepywoods- as idiotic as that name might sound. You are a new arrival, then?

[brb_napping]

unsc lcpl jd reporting, sir. no change in status. equipment functional. no changes in the environment to be expected.

how are you, sir?

[VOICE]

[hungupboots]

Good to hear from you, Corporal. And excellent. Any new weapons? Recruits?

As well as can be expected. Simply not used to this weather we're having currently.

TEXT

[brb_napping]

there may be one new recruit. a man, presumably in his late teens or early twenties. he hasn't confirmed readiness to join the troop, but he was interested. if you approve of training more people, sir, i will contact him again.

understood, sir.

[there is a bit of an awkward pause here, before he decides to type this anyway NOT THAT YOU CAN SEE THAT PAUSE]

take care, sir.

[VOICE]

[hungupboots]

I do, Corporal. [a small pause- and there's no rebuke in his tone, but it must be said... ] Just be sure he's stable before you proceed.

[and there's another pause, what the heck rookie :(] I will, Corporal, thank you.

HEY BOSSMAN, HE MISSED YOU.

[justice_by_coma]

Meguro Gau reporting, sir! I've lost my voice, and we have new people aboard from the singing-town. I'm trying to track them all down, and updating the appropriate records!

I'm not sure, but it's possible two of the new men had working guns. I saw holsters on one, and a magazine sticking out of the pocket of the other when he went to light his cigarettes.
It was a man with white hair and sunglasses, and another one with red hair and an eye patch.
I didn't get their names yet. I'm trying to find out everything I can, but with all the singing, it's been really hard.
They weren't wearing uniforms, but if they have military training this could be perfect for expanding the caravan militia and security forces!

[Yeah, because him losing his voice is as big as new people. And he's totally saluting that junogam. He's so eager it comes out even in text.]

AW HE MISSED ALL OF YOU TOO

[hungupboots]

Good to hear from you, Meguro. And good- I'll want a report on the new faces as soon as possible.

Really...? [this is good news!] I'll keep an eye out for them myself. We do need all the help we can get. The information is appreciated.

[pa..use... well alright, throw the kid a bone] I believe Anathema has threatened me multiple times with tea, you might want to seek her out if your throat continues to bother you.

~<3

[justice_by_coma]

Yes sir! I won't let you down!

But I really don't want to bother Anathema-san. Especially if she's feeling horrible, too. Imposing on her when she's sick would be horrible. (But her tea is really wonderful. I've had it before! You should let her make you some if she keeps offering!)

[hungupboots]

[a pause. this is news.] Anathema is ill? She did not inform me.

Nevertheless if she's offering tea to me there is a high probability she'll be making enough for plenty of people.