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[nonhuman]

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.

Comments

[video]

[nonhuman]

[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.

[video]

[thequeensown]

[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.

[ video ]

[nonhuman]

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...

[ video ]

[thequeensown]

[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.]

[ video ]

[nonhuman]

[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.

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

[thequeensown]

[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.

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

[nonhuman]

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

[thequeensown]

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