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Originally Posted by ericthered
Olive practices for a while, pries up some circuits, joins some wires, and when she is tired, she goes to sleep.
Her dreams are vivid. She dreams of the planet, of massive starfish carefully tending plants with a nearly religious respect for the growths. The "crops" featured a central stalk, nearly 6 feet tall, with smaller branches coming off the base. The central stalk had four big solid leaves like umbrellas coming off of it, and under three of those leaves, large multilobed red growths. The plants were eirily similar, the exact same shape every time. Other plants were around, but the creatures seemed to be caring for that type.
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When she awakes, she's going to do searches for starfish from the Earth records and I guess look to see if they're mentioned in any available info on the destination.
Her dream shifted back to the beagle, and she saw a pod separate from the station-sized ship. At least in her dream.
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Originally Posted by ericthered
She woke up to an alarm of sorts, going off on all of her screens. Something about unauthorized access and mutiny. Details are emblazoned across her screen.
This Vessel is on lockdown. Several members of the crew are coordinating unauthorized actions. If you see anyone performing unauthorized activity, report them. The safety of this ship may depend upon it. Do not respond to orders from any of the following individuals:
A long list follows, with pictures and links to details on each person. The only person Olive immediately recognizes is Mr. Welker.
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Would this mean Welker was demoted from his usual rank and permissions?
Two other messages are waiting for her. One is flagged as from an individual on the list of unauthorized actors. The other is not.
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Originally Posted by ericthered
(warning - this individual is engaged in unauthorized activity. This message has been approved and forwarded)
From Onyeka Uzochi
What are You? You are the only person we have found here. You do not command the ship. They cannot see you. We can see you. You are very strong. Can you hear us? Do you oppose us?
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*wonders a moment why unauthorized individuals would have their messages approved*
*sends a numbered reply to Uzochi*
1) I'm not sure what you mean, aren't there lots of people on this ship?
2) Who is they? Some people can overlook me due to my height but I have been noticed by some crew...
3) I'm not sure what you mean by strong because I can't lift very much...
4) By "hear" do you mean getting this message?
5) I don't really know enough about anyone to oppose them, so long as they don't mean me harm.
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Originally Posted by ericthered
From Aaron Till
I'm not sure what's different about you, but your mind is different from the others. If you do not rule these minds, what do you do with them? We wish that you would respond to our messages.
Cordially,
Myself.
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*responds*
My mind might be different because I am forgetful.
I... share ideas with other minds by talking to them?
This is the first message I've gotten from you to my knowledge.
Is it possible you sent some to me days ago and I forgot receiving them?