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So! Uh. Hi, everyone.

Question for the masses.

[Bennett fidgets a bit with his communicator, fingers audibly shuffling up the side and back down.]

If, if I haven't met you yet, my name's Bennett Marrow. I was a professor and researcher, back home. I-- I had a little bit of a second job, too.

[Evasive, but he's getting to it.]

Um, my question is kinda... multi-part, bear with me here.

So, we've-- we've been here for a little while, some of us longer than others, and, uh. I'm, I'm always looking for ways to understand the world around me. Aaaaand, uh, obviously, there's-- there's a lot to understand here. So, if anybody has any information about the nature of the Black Tide, or-- or, the previous ship that I've heard about, the MS Elegante-- could you please contact me? I would love to interview anyone who would care to step forward so we all have a log of information about our, uh, houseboat. Boat-home. This will not be confidential and I will be happy to share it with anyone who needs it at any time.

Also, on the, uh, confidential side of things. I, uh-- I know there are some other nonhuman and supernaturally-inclined beings-slash-people on this boat. If you need any help-- if you need anything, please let me know, okay? I'm-- I'm never going to tell anyone, but I know how-- h-how terrible it feels to try and find the help you need all alone. I'm, I'm a werewolf myself. I, I ran into a few of you last weekend.

I used to run a network for the supernatural crowd so I could bring help to anyone who needed it. I might not have all the tools I used to, but I know I can build that network here again.

[He sighs and runs his hand through his hair, fiddling with the communicator again.]

This-- this got kinda long. Sorry, everyone. Anyway. Um, I'd normally tell you to meet me at my room if you didn't want to talk over the network, but, uh, it's-- it's flooded entirely right now, so I'm, uh-- you can find me in the back corner of the shopping area. I've made a little, uh, cave.

Hit me up if you need anything. This is, is, B-bennett Marrow, signing off.

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[Have a pretty red head, Bennett... save for that scar from temple to chin on the right side of her face, but she doesn't ever hide it so don't let it bug you!]

I'm Talia. I was on the MS Elegante for several years and would be more than happy to share with you anything I might know. I was not nearly so involved in much of the intrigue, but I've no need to hide anything.

[She offers a smile.]

I'm also an empath. [In case you missed her big announcement about a week ago to that fact.]

[Ben's got a thing for people with scars, normally, so it doesn't even register to him. He smiles broadly the second he figures out the video feed... and gets someone who is actually... willing to help with his cause instead of patronize him for it.]

Talia! It's-- it's a pleasure to meet you. A-anything you'd be willing to share, please, feel free. We can arrange a time and place, if you'd like, or-- or, or not, it all depends on what you'd like. I can do anything you need.

And-- and an empath to boot! Thank you. That's-- it's great to know you're here. We-- we might need some of your help sometime, who knows.

T-thank you again for contacting me.

[Can you tell he REALLY appreciates it?]

[Talia smiles right back, because a full smile deserves a full smile. She's only just met you, Bennett, and only over the comm, but she likes you. It was nice to have someone genuinely interested in the good of others, as she was; it was extra awesome that this was someone that wasn't fully human and was fully open to discussing it.]

I might suggest not doing so over the communicators, but otherwise, I am open to anything you'd like to know at any time. [Heralds were givers and she'd meet him whenever was best for him. The last earns a dip of the head, smile as she inclines it. She'd had to use her Gifts already, so she had little doubt it would be needed again.]

I'd much rather it be known than not... I'm not ashamed of it.

Yeah, not-- staying off the comms is understandable, from-- from what I've been hearing. Let me know when and where would be convenient for you and we can-- we can do some talking. And, and anything you can and/or want to share about the functionality of your powers would be, be g-great. I, uh... some other conversations have been leading me to an understanding about j-just how different our worlds, or dimensions, or whatever all are. It's not a leap of imagination to think that your powers could function completely different from Rory's.

Er.

Rory, uh. Friend of mine, back home. He's an empath, too.

But, not-- not being ashamed, that's-- amazing, I'm really honored to meet someone who can say that about their talents with their heads held high.

[Talia nods once, lips quirking.]

Redd, the captain of the Elegante, was a good captain, but his temper... varied. Getting on his bad side was not something that came recommended by either passenger or crew. I cannot imagine Captain Rowe is any different in that regard and would rather not raise her ire.

[She pauses then and considers.]

I am preparing to help someone presently and it will likely prove taxing... [She purses her lips.] How about tomorrow? That should prove ample enough time for recovery. [Maybe... Possibly... Okay, she'd likely be dragging and burnt out hard core. Her Gifts hadn't operated with the same strength since arriving on the Elegante years ago.]

[He's starting to understand between Talia and others he's encountered that Rowe is probably not good news for anyone on her bad side.]

We can... d-discuss Rowe when we meet up.

But-- please, if-- if there's something I know, I know taxing. Doing the fluffy dog-beast thing once a month is hard as hell. I'm not in a rush or anything, not yet. Please don't-- d-don't overdo it for my information needs. Give me a shout when you're feeling up to it, eh? I sincerely doubt I'm going to be running into too many scheduling conflicts, ever, w-while we're here.

[She hasn't really had any real conversations with crew members, but she knows the captain called out Sandrath and who knows what he'd done. Havens knew what would happen when someone finally pushed far enough for some form of punishment. She remembered what Kevas had told her about Redd's brig and she wouldn't wish some of the other punishments on anyone.

She nods her head.]

Completely understandable, but if it makes everything easier for everyone, I'd much rather pass on he information I might be able to share as soon as possible. I would also recommend speaking with some of the others that were on board... Lily and Mimmi... Others are likely, as well.

Ah, yes! I know Lily already and have... very briefly talked with Mimmi. I've not had much of a chance to talk to either of them.

But, er, as-- as to, uh, meeting up. Let me come to you. I don't-- I don't want you to get sick or anything from, from wiping yourself out. To-- to be honest, I haven't established how well equipped we are for medical emergencies, now that I think about it...

[Talia looks surprised, but her expression shifts to gratitude as Ben continues.]

That would be quite appreciated, actually... I've no idea the state that I'll be left in after helping Logan, so you're coming to me might be most helpful. However know that we Heralds are self sacrificing to a fault... often to the worse for us, but so it goes much of a the time. [Note that she doesn't seem at all upset about it.]

[His nose crinkles up in amusement when he laughs this time.]

D-don't-- don't turn into me, now. I've always, uh-- people tell me that self-sacrificing is my schtick.

[In other words: Don't sacrifice anything! Ben's here to do that for you.]

You'll-- you'll have to tell me more about Heralds when, wh-when we meet, I'm not familiar with the term. But, just-- just send out the call when you're ready. I'll come find you.

[Talia smiles again, the expression softening her features and warm.]

You may have met your match then... we Heralds are quite the bullheaded lot. [Another nod.] I will be happy to share about the Heralds... it's always nice to talk about home. [Since she hadnt seen it in several years and didn't expect to again.] I shall be in touch with you, Bennett... take care of yourself.

Th-thanks, Talia. You too, o-okay? Don't-- don't overdo anything.

[Talia nods before cutting the feed; she knows she will do what must be done.]

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[video] Sorry I was in a play and got married and life got away from me!! ;__;

[video] my GOODNESS, married, too?? congrats!

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