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FROM: gilbert.elena
Hey! It's your bodyguard from the rescue mission, if you don't remember my name. I just wanted to offer to help you learn how to shoot, since I remember you didn't really know how before.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
I know how to use both guns and crossbows, so if you want me to teach you, we can start with whichever you like better!
Hey! It's your bodyguard from the rescue mission, if you don't remember my name. I just wanted to offer to help you learn how to shoot, since I remember you didn't really know how before.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
I know how to use both guns and crossbows, so if you want me to teach you, we can start with whichever you like better!
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Hey give me a break remembering's something I'm actually good at!
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
But that would actually be really cool. That was like my first time holding a gun. Like hand to god I took it out of my bag and then you were there. It was not my finest hour
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I mean I already have some practice with the gun we should prob just stick to that. And crossbow sounds a little too van helsing for me tbh
Hey give me a break remembering's something I'm actually good at!
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
But that would actually be really cool. That was like my first time holding a gun. Like hand to god I took it out of my bag and then you were there. It was not my finest hour
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I mean I already have some practice with the gun we should prob just stick to that. And crossbow sounds a little too van helsing for me tbh
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Well, I just wasn't sure! I wanted to make sure you didn't think I was some weirdo stranger coming into your inbox to ask you if you needed training. :)
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Yeah, I kind of thought so? Not that you were really incompetent or anything but you kind of had this look on your face that was like "oh wow what do I do with it". I figured you probably hadn't used one.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Gun it is! Although I'm a little offended, honestly, how dare you call my favorite weapon Van Helsing-y. And it's insensitive, too, I'm a vampire!
[ elena does not mean a word of that last text, but sometimes she likes to make people squirm. she'll chalk that down to damon's bad influence. plus it's better to get the vampire thing out of the way early, in case sigma has a problem with it. ]
Well, I just wasn't sure! I wanted to make sure you didn't think I was some weirdo stranger coming into your inbox to ask you if you needed training. :)
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Yeah, I kind of thought so? Not that you were really incompetent or anything but you kind of had this look on your face that was like "oh wow what do I do with it". I figured you probably hadn't used one.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Gun it is! Although I'm a little offended, honestly, how dare you call my favorite weapon Van Helsing-y. And it's insensitive, too, I'm a vampire!
[ elena does not mean a word of that last text, but sometimes she likes to make people squirm. she'll chalk that down to damon's bad influence. plus it's better to get the vampire thing out of the way early, in case sigma has a problem with it. ]
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Idk maybe the CDC had its own version of the tooth fairy for those of us who didn't take taekwondo as kids and by some stroke of luck I got you
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
To my credit I did know that it was in fact for shooting things. I even knew how to make the bullets happen.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Tho I ran into a little trouble w/ reloading and that was kind of inconvenient & terrifying so maybe we could start w/ that
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Whoa chill van helsing was a bamf in his own right, no shade, he's just not my style!!
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Also what
[ She can't possibly be serious... Sure there are crazy aliens running rampant, but in the grand scheme of people he's met since arriving, they've all... seemed relatively human. Besides, vampires are straight up fiction. (As if aliens aren't back home.) ]
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Wow that kinda
[ Sigma no ]
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
sucks
Idk maybe the CDC had its own version of the tooth fairy for those of us who didn't take taekwondo as kids and by some stroke of luck I got you
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
To my credit I did know that it was in fact for shooting things. I even knew how to make the bullets happen.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Tho I ran into a little trouble w/ reloading and that was kind of inconvenient & terrifying so maybe we could start w/ that
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Whoa chill van helsing was a bamf in his own right, no shade, he's just not my style!!
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Also what
[ She can't possibly be serious... Sure there are crazy aliens running rampant, but in the grand scheme of people he's met since arriving, they've all... seemed relatively human. Besides, vampires are straight up fiction. (As if aliens aren't back home.) ]
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Wow that kinda
[ Sigma no ]
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
sucks
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
The Battle Fairy? I kind of like that name, actually. I swoop in to teach people how to not die... but what's my payment, if I'm the fighting version of the tooth fairy? I can't take teeth, that'd be gross.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Yeah, we can start with reloading! It's not as hard as you'd think, it's just nerve-wracking the first time you have to do it in a combat situation. You'll get used to it, though.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Uh huh. Well, to be honest, we're rapidly running out of ammo. You might want to learn how to use a crossbow anyway, just in case we run out before the end of the mission.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
That was a terrible joke.
[ and yet she's grinning at her blackglass. ]
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
No, it's fine, though. I'm stronger and faster than humans, my senses are better, and as long as I keep up a good diet of human blood my body functions exactly as a human's does.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Before you get scared for your arteries, I drink from blood bags. Mothership provides them for me.
The Battle Fairy? I kind of like that name, actually. I swoop in to teach people how to not die... but what's my payment, if I'm the fighting version of the tooth fairy? I can't take teeth, that'd be gross.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Yeah, we can start with reloading! It's not as hard as you'd think, it's just nerve-wracking the first time you have to do it in a combat situation. You'll get used to it, though.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Uh huh. Well, to be honest, we're rapidly running out of ammo. You might want to learn how to use a crossbow anyway, just in case we run out before the end of the mission.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
That was a terrible joke.
[ and yet she's grinning at her blackglass. ]
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
No, it's fine, though. I'm stronger and faster than humans, my senses are better, and as long as I keep up a good diet of human blood my body functions exactly as a human's does.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Before you get scared for your arteries, I drink from blood bags. Mothership provides them for me.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Get that printed on something dude. And idk teeth would still be pretty fitting. Knock one out teaching people how to throw a punch.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I'm kidding please don't do that. Also you offered help free of charge first!! But we could work something out if this is how you're gonna be. I helped think of it does that get me any credit??
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Yeah I mean if I just sat down and did it a couple times it'd be nbd I just didn't think of it...
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Anyway Operating under the assumption that xbows also use ammo, I'm going to assume they just aren't as popular. Hell we can do both let's do both.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Thx I'm here all week ;) [ And probably the rest of his life let's be real. ]
You're... not joking though. Shit uh. Well at least you're upfront about it that's cool
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Wait so you were out in the sun when I saw you it doesn't burn you?? You don't have to like sleep in a coffin or get permission to walk thru a door or anything?
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Important question can you turn into a bat
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
More important question do you sparkle
Get that printed on something dude. And idk teeth would still be pretty fitting. Knock one out teaching people how to throw a punch.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I'm kidding please don't do that. Also you offered help free of charge first!! But we could work something out if this is how you're gonna be. I helped think of it does that get me any credit??
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Yeah I mean if I just sat down and did it a couple times it'd be nbd I just didn't think of it...
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Anyway Operating under the assumption that xbows also use ammo, I'm going to assume they just aren't as popular. Hell we can do both let's do both.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Thx I'm here all week ;) [ And probably the rest of his life let's be real. ]
You're... not joking though. Shit uh. Well at least you're upfront about it that's cool
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Wait so you were out in the sun when I saw you it doesn't burn you?? You don't have to like sleep in a coffin or get permission to walk thru a door or anything?
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Important question can you turn into a bat
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
More important question do you sparkle
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
Did you get stuck with crazy rovermates too?
[Hey bro, what's up.]
Did you get stuck with crazy rovermates too?
[Hey bro, what's up.]
FROM: No teeth! That's gross. And what would I even do with them? Make some kind of gross teeth necklace? Ew.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Oh my gosh, no, I don't need any kind of repayment! I was totally joking. I like helping other people learn how to defend themselves, it makes me feel like I'm doing my job as a green properly.
[ green team is the team that protects the crew -- but part of protecting people is making sure they have the resources to protect themselves first. elena takes this responsibility very seriously -- maybe too seriously, honestly. when she really has to confront the fact that she can't save anyone... it's not going to be a good day. ]
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Well, crossbows aren't as popular and we can make more ammo for them. All you need is a sturdy piece of wood, some whittling skills, and a sharp rock to attach to the end and bam.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
You've got an arrow.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Nope, not joking. I find that being upfront about it tends to end better than hiding it, but I did that too for the first couple months. Everyone's been so cool about it here I don't anymore.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Id actually prefer not to answer those kinds of questions, sorry. Where I come from vampires are hunted and hated and its only a matter of time before someone who takes offense to my species shows up.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
The fewer people who know what I'm vulnerable to the better.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
But I can tell you that I don't turn into a bat, and I don't sparkle. You saw me out in the sun before, did I sparkle then?
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Oh my gosh, no, I don't need any kind of repayment! I was totally joking. I like helping other people learn how to defend themselves, it makes me feel like I'm doing my job as a green properly.
[ green team is the team that protects the crew -- but part of protecting people is making sure they have the resources to protect themselves first. elena takes this responsibility very seriously -- maybe too seriously, honestly. when she really has to confront the fact that she can't save anyone... it's not going to be a good day. ]
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Well, crossbows aren't as popular and we can make more ammo for them. All you need is a sturdy piece of wood, some whittling skills, and a sharp rock to attach to the end and bam.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
You've got an arrow.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Nope, not joking. I find that being upfront about it tends to end better than hiding it, but I did that too for the first couple months. Everyone's been so cool about it here I don't anymore.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
Id actually prefer not to answer those kinds of questions, sorry. Where I come from vampires are hunted and hated and its only a matter of time before someone who takes offense to my species shows up.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
The fewer people who know what I'm vulnerable to the better.
FROM: gilbert.elena@cdc.org
But I can tell you that I don't turn into a bat, and I don't sparkle. You saw me out in the sun before, did I sparkle then?
[bro no...........]
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
Are you looking for a girlfriend right now?
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
There's a 14 year old kid that won't shut up and thinks he's better than everyone else because he's smart.
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
Are you looking for a girlfriend right now?
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
There's a 14 year old kid that won't shut up and thinks he's better than everyone else because he's smart.
[ bro yes.... ]
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I mean not actively or anything but hey the company is nice right??
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Sheesh 14... This demographic is making ME feel old where do they get off hiring all these kids even if they are smart...
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
But like smart how? An encyclopedic brain can't do much good here if you can't throw a punch with it or smth
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I mean not actively or anything but hey the company is nice right??
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Sheesh 14... This demographic is making ME feel old where do they get off hiring all these kids even if they are smart...
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
But like smart how? An encyclopedic brain can't do much good here if you can't throw a punch with it or smth
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Think of the intimidation factor though!!
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Well if you insist. I guess new recruits not all biting it is a reward in itself for both of us huh.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I hadn't thought of that. Pointed sticks sound like a riveting arts and crafts project for passing downtime... They don't need feathers??
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
It's cool that you don't have to hide it but we're all on the same side here, it'd be kind of shitty to hold it against you... I guess that makes sense tho, sorry for asking.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
... Maybe a little.
[ Sparkled, that is. ]
Think of the intimidation factor though!!
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Well if you insist. I guess new recruits not all biting it is a reward in itself for both of us huh.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I hadn't thought of that. Pointed sticks sound like a riveting arts and crafts project for passing downtime... They don't need feathers??
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
It's cool that you don't have to hide it but we're all on the same side here, it'd be kind of shitty to hold it against you... I guess that makes sense tho, sorry for asking.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
... Maybe a little.
[ Sparkled, that is. ]
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
Seriously??
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
He reprogrammed our rover robot in five minutes. But he's on green even though he looks like he can't do one push up.
Seriously??
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
He reprogrammed our rover robot in five minutes. But he's on green even though he looks like he can't do one push up.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I guess everyone here kinda falls under the don't date coworkers clause huh. Crap... But this isn't like a normal job at all...
[ Zoomy get off his back... Maybe he's rebounding... Maybe he's just really lonely and a total loser... Let him have something. ]
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Maybe his secret is that he reprograms everything into death machines and that's why he's on green. He's gonna turn your rover into a Transformer.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Watch your back in there before you know it your cuff is going to try and taze you in your sleep.
I guess everyone here kinda falls under the don't date coworkers clause huh. Crap... But this isn't like a normal job at all...
[ Zoomy get off his back... Maybe he's rebounding... Maybe he's just really lonely and a total loser... Let him have something. ]
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Maybe his secret is that he reprograms everything into death machines and that's why he's on green. He's gonna turn your rover into a Transformer.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Watch your back in there before you know it your cuff is going to try and taze you in your sleep.
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
He wouldn’t do that. He’s annoying not evil.
[......Right? Shit.]
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
Do you know how to check if he turned my cuff into some sort of weapon?
He wouldn’t do that. He’s annoying not evil.
[......Right? Shit.]
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
Do you know how to check if he turned my cuff into some sort of weapon?
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I donno dude, it's possible to be both...
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Well... I mean I'm no expert. Does it look any different? Any extra buttons? Any little icons on your interface?
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
WAIT I've seen something like this before check the inside for hidden needles
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
But don't take it off to look I don't know if you got that speech or not don't ever take it off.
See if you can like peek under it
I donno dude, it's possible to be both...
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Well... I mean I'm no expert. Does it look any different? Any extra buttons? Any little icons on your interface?
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
WAIT I've seen something like this before check the inside for hidden needles
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
But don't take it off to look I don't know if you got that speech or not don't ever take it off.
See if you can like peek under it
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
Needles??
[WHAT THE FUCK DUDE. Who puts needles inside of a cuff??? Also brb, give him a minute while he vainly.....tries....to check.....]
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
If I can't see anything that means there's nothing there, right?
Needles??
[WHAT THE FUCK DUDE. Who puts needles inside of a cuff??? Also brb, give him a minute while he vainly.....tries....to check.....]
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
If I can't see anything that means there's nothing there, right?
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Yeah little springloaded ones
[ In 45 years, he does?! Cool Past Sigma's just trying to look out for you, dude!! ... It didn't get you, did it dude... Dude..! Wait he texted back. ]
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
No probably not... Yeah looking at it it'd be a bulky deal to sneak into something like this I'm sorry man my brain's been in a weird place
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I guess a better question to start with would have been what did he reprogram it to do?
Yeah little springloaded ones
[ In 45 years, he does?! Cool Past Sigma's just trying to look out for you, dude!! ... It didn't get you, did it dude... Dude..! Wait he texted back. ]
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
No probably not... Yeah looking at it it'd be a bulky deal to sneak into something like this I'm sorry man my brain's been in a weird place
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I guess a better question to start with would have been what did he reprogram it to do?
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
It's better to be safe than sorry.
[He still appreciates you, don't worry bro.]
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
And he reprogrammed it to clean the kitchen and play really loud music.
It's better to be safe than sorry.
[He still appreciates you, don't worry bro.]
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
And he reprogrammed it to clean the kitchen and play really loud music.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
True that
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Oh. That sounds like more than I would program it to do if I could've programmed for shit at that age. The kitchen part anyway, maybe he does use his powers for good.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Constant vigilance tho, no one freshman should have that kind of power. He could make it steal your lunch while it cleans.
True that
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Oh. That sounds like more than I would program it to do if I could've programmed for shit at that age. The kitchen part anyway, maybe he does use his powers for good.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Constant vigilance tho, no one freshman should have that kind of power. He could make it steal your lunch while it cleans.
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
He also programmed it to yell a warning for five minutes if we don't give the right password each time we enter the rover. Who cares about passwords??
[None of them are eight anymore, for crying out loud.]
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
Do you know how to program things too?
He also programmed it to yell a warning for five minutes if we don't give the right password each time we enter the rover. Who cares about passwords??
[None of them are eight anymore, for crying out loud.]
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
Do you know how to program things too?
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Okay nevermind he is an evil little 12 year old. Aren't rovers already locked to your cuffs? What's the point???
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Well, not really. Not yet.
[ Long story. But he can't counter-hack for you, sorry bro. ]
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
What all does it do around the rover besides yell and clean a little? You think anyone would... miss it...
Okay nevermind he is an evil little 12 year old. Aren't rovers already locked to your cuffs? What's the point???
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Well, not really. Not yet.
[ Long story. But he can't counter-hack for you, sorry bro. ]
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
What all does it do around the rover besides yell and clean a little? You think anyone would... miss it...
[Not...yet.....okay he just won't ask.]
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
Are they property of the CDC? Won't they fine us if we break them? I don't have any money.
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
Is yours still normal?
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
Are they property of the CDC? Won't they fine us if we break them? I don't have any money.
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc.org
Is yours still normal?
[ Look he could be studying it it's not that weird wow what do you know. ]
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I think so, but you don't have to break it or anything. You could just... misplace it. Take out the batteries? Or lock it in something... something soundproof.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Yeah, thankfully none of my roommates seem to think it would be improved by blowing out its speakers at people. Or at least if they do I don't think they can program.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
I think so, but you don't have to break it or anything. You could just... misplace it. Take out the batteries? Or lock it in something... something soundproof.
FROM: klim.sigma@cdc.org
Yeah, thankfully none of my roommates seem to think it would be improved by blowing out its speakers at people. Or at least if they do I don't think they can program.
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc,org
I'll try that next time.
[And if he gets his ass hauled off to haroomba jail, it'll be all Sigma's fault.]
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc
So all your roommates are normal then? I'm jealous.
I'll try that next time.
[And if he gets his ass hauled off to haroomba jail, it'll be all Sigma's fault.]
FROM: iwaizumi.hajime@cdc
So all your roommates are normal then? I'm jealous.
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