Elizabeth,
Don't suppose Miles has spent the last two days in the library and just forgotten to eat and sleep again? He doesn't normally pull this sort of thing so close after nearly dying -- actually dying, whatever. If you find him, make sure he takes a nap every eight hours.
Yrs,
Ivan Xav Vorpatril
Don't suppose Miles has spent the last two days in the library and just forgotten to eat and sleep again? He doesn't normally pull this sort of thing so close after nearly dying -- actually dying, whatever. If you find him, make sure he takes a nap every eight hours.
Yrs,
Ivan Xav Vorpatril
Ivan,
No, I've barely had any visitors to the library as of late-- I don't think anybody wants to come out in the cold, honestly. But I'm pretty sure this would be the last place he'd choose to be.
If I see him, I'll let him know you're looking for him.
~Elizabeth
No, I've barely had any visitors to the library as of late-- I don't think anybody wants to come out in the cold, honestly. But I'm pretty sure this would be the last place he'd choose to be.
If I see him, I'll let him know you're looking for him.
~Elizabeth
Ivan--
Yes, still just trying to keep warm in the library! What can I help you with?
~E
Yes, still just trying to keep warm in the library! What can I help you with?
~E
[ Early in the morning Harry leaves a package in Elizabeth's mailbox. It's simple enough, black paper tied with a gold ribbon. Inside she'll find a wool coat with shiny gold buttons made to her size. It has several concealed pockets throughout that a young lady on the go might wish to use to store any number of things. There is also a note attached. ]
Miss DeWitt,
You have my sincerest apologies that this has come somewhat after the holiday, though with circumstances as they are I'm sure you understand why it was delayed. I hope that this will serve you well in the future. Merry Christmas.
Regards,
Harry Hart
Miss DeWitt,
You have my sincerest apologies that this has come somewhat after the holiday, though with circumstances as they are I'm sure you understand why it was delayed. I hope that this will serve you well in the future. Merry Christmas.
Regards,
Harry Hart
Edited 2015-12-28 17:45 (UTC)
[Elizabeth finds the wrapping a little curious, but once she opens it she's absolutely delighted. She lays the coat out on her bed and inspects it, marveling over the craftsmanship and all the little pockets, then she reads the card. Oh, from dear Mr. Hart, of course.]
[She pulls the coat on and buttons it all the way up, trying to look at herself and turning around. After a moment, she leaves her room and goes next door, knocking and hoping Harry is in so he can see what his handiwork looks like on her.]
[She pulls the coat on and buttons it all the way up, trying to look at herself and turning around. After a moment, she leaves her room and goes next door, knocking and hoping Harry is in so he can see what his handiwork looks like on her.]
[The connection crackles for a moment, most likely cloth being dragged across the microphone, before Jacky's voice comes on. She sounds flustered, high-pitched and thready.]
Ah, Elizabeth? Did you--d'ye see th' rules for shore leave? Are they bleedin' serious?!
Ah, Elizabeth? Did you--d'ye see th' rules for shore leave? Are they bleedin' serious?!
( see the thing is: ivan likes elizabeth. she's beautiful, she's way smarter than he is, and she doesn't mind his flirtations. but being matched with her as 'this is the person you're supposed to be with forever and ever'? the idea doesn't sit well with him, as he's ducked numbers marriage attempts over the years. and will hopefully continue that trend in the years to come. so he's just going to avoid the implications and focus on the good things. like.... being paired up with elizabeth for date planet! )
Hey.
( frigging nailed it )
Hey.
( frigging nailed it )
Good morning Ivan! Did you see the results of that strange survey? We were paired together!
[Isn't that funny Ivan? Laugh with her, she's amused.]
[Isn't that funny Ivan? Laugh with her, she's amused.]
If I promise to make the first date up to you, is there a chance I can get a second?
Well, well, well.
If it isn't Ivan of the Sleeping On My Floor.
Will you bring me flowers again? Odds are I'll say yes if you do.
Odds are I'd say yes if you didn't too, though.
If it isn't Ivan of the Sleeping On My Floor.
Will you bring me flowers again? Odds are I'll say yes if you do.
Odds are I'd say yes if you didn't too, though.
Can we go back to the part where we were dating people and having a good time?
hi i think we got paired in the buddy system
tbh i'm not really sure what that means. do we have to sit together on the space-bus?
not that i'm not excited, but field trips and i don't have a great track record
tbh i'm not really sure what that means. do we have to sit together on the space-bus?
not that i'm not excited, but field trips and i don't have a great track record
Oh! Yes, that's right! I'm sorry you had to come to me, I've been so busy settling my new assistants in at the library.
I think it means that if you need help getting settled, I'm here to help! And now that I have the library squared away for the moment, I have quite a bit more time to 'sit on the bus' with you.
I think it means that if you need help getting settled, I'm here to help! And now that I have the library squared away for the moment, I have quite a bit more time to 'sit on the bus' with you.
F.M. DeWitt - Your performance as Librarian has demonstrated a willingness to go above and beyond. As such your new promotion to First Mate comes with certain duties and privileges. You will have a greater responsibility to the crew with your new rank and will have the chance the address concerns personally. You will also be given priority access to each captain should you have need of us and we will do our best to accommodate your suggestions.
Your contribution to our cause is appreciated.
-Navigator Manasseh
Your contribution to our cause is appreciated.
-Navigator Manasseh
[Elizabeth stares at the message.]
[Checks the sender.]
[Checks who it's addressed to.]
[All of it appears to be exactly what she's reading. Her. First Mate...? The librarian is first mate.]
[...well. Alright then. She's competent, she's built a thriving and beloved library from a few hundred books, she's thought of this ship as her home for a while. She wants to give back.]
Captain Manasseh,
I whole-heartedly accept the appointment, and look forward to serving the Moira and her crew to the best of my ability. I am honored by the distinction.
-E. DeWitt
[Checks the sender.]
[Checks who it's addressed to.]
[All of it appears to be exactly what she's reading. Her. First Mate...? The librarian is first mate.]
[...well. Alright then. She's competent, she's built a thriving and beloved library from a few hundred books, she's thought of this ship as her home for a while. She wants to give back.]
Captain Manasseh,
I whole-heartedly accept the appointment, and look forward to serving the Moira and her crew to the best of my ability. I am honored by the distinction.
-E. DeWitt
[Oh God, Curré too? Well of course Curré too. She's a captain as well. Elizabeth waffles for another moment before responding to this one.]
Captain Curré,
I am glad and honored that the three of you have found my work worthy of distinction. I am looking forward to continuing to work hard for the ship and crew, and assisting in any way I can.
--Elizabeth
Captain Curré,
I am glad and honored that the three of you have found my work worthy of distinction. I am looking forward to continuing to work hard for the ship and crew, and assisting in any way I can.
--Elizabeth
Elizabeth,
The other captains and myself have realized that you go above and beyond when it comes to your duties. You handle the books given you with great care, work hard, and are helpful with your crew mates. This warrants acknowledgment and reward.
Thank you so much for all your hard work.
- Thán
P.S. I have some more books I'd like to give you when you're free.
The other captains and myself have realized that you go above and beyond when it comes to your duties. You handle the books given you with great care, work hard, and are helpful with your crew mates. This warrants acknowledgment and reward.
Thank you so much for all your hard work.
- Thán
P.S. I have some more books I'd like to give you when you're free.
[And, of course, Thán. Elizabeth can't help but feel a little flutter of excitement. She admires him greatly, and the thought that he's aware of the work she's put into her job makes her feel very proud of what she's accomplished.]
Captain Thán,
When I began working on the collection, I promised I would take care of your collection and make it grow. Receiving recognition for building what I consider to be my greatest work, from you, is one of the best things that I could be given. Thank you. You've given me a home, I'll work hard to keep it safe.
I've heard I have a room to move into, once I manage that I'll be by post-haste.
Thank you, sir.
Best,
Elizabeth
Captain Thán,
When I began working on the collection, I promised I would take care of your collection and make it grow. Receiving recognition for building what I consider to be my greatest work, from you, is one of the best things that I could be given. Thank you. You've given me a home, I'll work hard to keep it safe.
I've heard I have a room to move into, once I manage that I'll be by post-haste.
Thank you, sir.
Best,
Elizabeth
( ivan knows he could just text elizabeth in english, but that's ruining part of the fun. so the voice that leaves a message on her machine is unmistakably ivan, but this time he's speaking french. )
I don't suppose you feel like going on that date in the next few days? I promise my French is just as good as my English, if you're worried about conversation.
I don't suppose you feel like going on that date in the next few days? I promise my French is just as good as my English, if you're worried about conversation.
[Wow.]
[Oh wow.]
[She definitely replays that twice just to hear it again, eyes closed, smiling. Yes, half of it is talking about the ongoing translator crisis and reassurance that he can still talk to her, but the first half is about a date. In a romance language.]
[Eventually she rolls over from her spot on her floor to answer. In French.]
How can I say no to that? It's a dream. What did you have in mind?
[Oh wow.]
[She definitely replays that twice just to hear it again, eyes closed, smiling. Yes, half of it is talking about the ongoing translator crisis and reassurance that he can still talk to her, but the first half is about a date. In a romance language.]
[Eventually she rolls over from her spot on her floor to answer. In French.]
How can I say no to that? It's a dream. What did you have in mind?
text; encrypted; backdated to March 11 (after Sans' post)
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2016-03-20 02:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[So you know that promotion, Elizabeth? The one where you went on the network and told everyone they could take their problems with the captains to you?
This might be a time to start regretting that.]
Reason for failure to wipe system threats?
[Tact and friendliness, thy name is anything but Rinzler.]
This might be a time to start regretting that.]
Reason for failure to wipe system threats?
[Tact and friendliness, thy name is anything but Rinzler.]
[Well, she knew this was coming eventually. Not this in particular, but general ire.]
Can you specify what you mean? I'm not sure I understand which system or threats you're referring to.
Can you specify what you mean? I'm not sure I understand which system or threats you're referring to.
[ Left in Elizabeth's mailbox is a neatly wrapped wooden box containing tea set as well as a wide selection of tea. It's all carefully packaged so nothing will shift and comes with a small note. ]
Miss DeWitt,
It seems to me that your new rank means you'll be having quite a few visitors. I've always found a cup of tea to be a lovely way to soothe any nerves while in a meeting. I'm sure that you'll exceed all expectations as First Mate.
-H.H.
Miss DeWitt,
It seems to me that your new rank means you'll be having quite a few visitors. I've always found a cup of tea to be a lovely way to soothe any nerves while in a meeting. I'm sure that you'll exceed all expectations as First Mate.
-H.H.
Dear Mr. Hart,
Your taste is, as always, impeccable. It's a beautiful set, I'll treasure it always, and during my more difficult meetings I'll look at it and remember you at least have faith in my abilities. I think I'll need it, given how these past few weeks have gone...
I'm sorry I didn't manage to visit again before I moved down to Section M, but perhaps once I have things in order, you can visit me at my new quarters. I'm excited to be able to host guests, I'd be very glad if you were one of them sometime.
Best,
Elizabeth
Your taste is, as always, impeccable. It's a beautiful set, I'll treasure it always, and during my more difficult meetings I'll look at it and remember you at least have faith in my abilities. I think I'll need it, given how these past few weeks have gone...
I'm sorry I didn't manage to visit again before I moved down to Section M, but perhaps once I have things in order, you can visit me at my new quarters. I'm excited to be able to host guests, I'd be very glad if you were one of them sometime.
Best,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth,
Miles is going to be out of commission for God knows how long. I'll let you know when that changes. But until then I'm going to be tied up with it. We'll do something when he's got his head straightened out, yeah? Like dinner.
- Ivan
Miles is going to be out of commission for God knows how long. I'll let you know when that changes. But until then I'm going to be tied up with it. We'll do something when he's got his head straightened out, yeah? Like dinner.
- Ivan
Edited 2016-04-10 15:47 (UTC)
Ivan,
I'm not surprised, honestly. I knew that just tranquilizing him and leaving him in bed wouldn't be a panacea but I'd hoped it would at least be a wake-up call. ...no pun intended.
Of course, take care of him as long as he needs, I'll be here whenever you have time. Just let me know when, I'll have dinner ready for us at my quarters.
~Elizabeth
I'm not surprised, honestly. I knew that just tranquilizing him and leaving him in bed wouldn't be a panacea but I'd hoped it would at least be a wake-up call. ...no pun intended.
Of course, take care of him as long as he needs, I'll be here whenever you have time. Just let me know when, I'll have dinner ready for us at my quarters.
~Elizabeth
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Edited 2016-04-16 13:47 (UTC)
[12 hours to the minute after the end of this conversation...]
Hello, Elizabeth! This is Papyrus speaking! I'm... doing what you said because I have yet to find Sans. I think he must be down someplace on Amissis-Re, because I've looked practically everywhere else!
Hello, Elizabeth! This is Papyrus speaking! I'm... doing what you said because I have yet to find Sans. I think he must be down someplace on Amissis-Re, because I've looked practically everywhere else!
[Wow, this is... very prompt...]
Thank you for the update Papyrus, I'll see what can be done in terms of meeting and discussing with our host what could be done to locate your brother. If I hear anything useful, I'll let you know.
Thank you for the update Papyrus, I'll see what can be done in terms of meeting and discussing with our host what could be done to locate your brother. If I hear anything useful, I'll let you know.
[ Guess who gets this delivered to her office without any explanation hint its Elizabeth.
It's his way of saying thanks for hanging out and also fuck you capitalism he totally stole it ]
It's his way of saying thanks for hanging out and also fuck you capitalism he totally stole it ]
[ Sometime after Elizabeth is resurged she'll find a package left in the mail. It's a coat but it's a different cut from her christmas present. More professional and sleek, it's made to coordinate with her uniform. As per usual there is a note included. ]
Elizabeth,
In the future should you feel the need to throw yourself into the line of fire please take care and wear this. The fabric is bulletproof and will hopefully keep you safe should the worst occur and we end up in another dangerous situation like this again.
-Harry Hart
Elizabeth,
In the future should you feel the need to throw yourself into the line of fire please take care and wear this. The fabric is bulletproof and will hopefully keep you safe should the worst occur and we end up in another dangerous situation like this again.
-Harry Hart
I'm almost done that book I told you about. Could you take a look at it for me, before we put it in the library?
Edited 2016-08-05 01:01 (UTC)
Of course, I'd be happy to.
[Her usual enthusiasm seems to be dulled as of late. But can anyone blame her?]
I'm in my quarters at the moment, feel free to come by anytime.
[Her usual enthusiasm seems to be dulled as of late. But can anyone blame her?]
I'm in my quarters at the moment, feel free to come by anytime.
[ It's late, he really shouldn't be calling anyone when they might be sleeping but he's tossed three dogs out of his room so far and it's so... weird. But Elizabeth is someone he trusts well enough even though he's known her for so little time. Hopefully she won't be too annoyed. ]
Sorry about the hour. I was just wondering if you knew why there are so many dogs around. They keep sneaking into my room and I... [ He exhales softly, unsure how to define the pit in his stomach that forms whenever he's around dogs. It's not like he ever got bit on the farm. ] I don't like them much. I don't know why they'd be on a space ship.
Sorry about the hour. I was just wondering if you knew why there are so many dogs around. They keep sneaking into my room and I... [ He exhales softly, unsure how to define the pit in his stomach that forms whenever he's around dogs. It's not like he ever got bit on the farm. ] I don't like them much. I don't know why they'd be on a space ship.
[It's so late, yes, and Elizabeth is already reeling from all of the changes occurring on the ship. But now Jack is messaging her at some ungodly hour asking about dogs.]
[And she's heard the audio of the last time (to her knowledge) that Jack held a dog.]
They arrived a while ago, they're just... annoying, they won't bother you. Do you need me to come shoo them out?
[Even half asleep, Elizabeth is obviously still in love with Jack and won't stand to let him be uncomfortable on the ship. Especially given she knows exactly why he's uncomfortable but he doesn't. And how can she tell him at this hour that he's uneasy around dogs because he killed one when he was young?]
[And she's heard the audio of the last time (to her knowledge) that Jack held a dog.]
They arrived a while ago, they're just... annoying, they won't bother you. Do you need me to come shoo them out?
[Even half asleep, Elizabeth is obviously still in love with Jack and won't stand to let him be uncomfortable on the ship. Especially given she knows exactly why he's uncomfortable but he doesn't. And how can she tell him at this hour that he's uneasy around dogs because he killed one when he was young?]
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