2* [Voice]

[survivethesiren]

[Filtered AWAY from Programs, 20% Encryption]

[The device crackles on, but there is no sound but the rustling of a hand moving over a few dials at first. Gem isn't really interested in admitting what's going on, but she also doesn't want to leave her room looking like this. She has a feeling some of the Programs in the house might stare at her.

Comments

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[aderpable]

Sounds like you've got a sunburn. [ )8 sorry, Gem. He feels for you. Those can suck. ] You've not begun peeling, have you?

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[survivethesiren]

Others have to me as much, yes.

[You can't see her, The device is currently pointed at her chest--keeps you from seeing her face.]

And I have.

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[aderpable]

[ Um. Chest, okay. You realize that's, like, super awkward for Connor, right, Gem? He coughs and looks away. ]

Uh. Well, I'm not sure what the station's got in terms of medicine short of that... full-body heal-up on arrival, but I've heard some plant gels work well with burns? Mum used to slather me with with stuff. Forget what it's called.

But you should probably keep indoors. [ forever. ]

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[survivethesiren]

[Your awkwardness isn't her concern right now, Connor.]

...I'll have to investigate.

[She sighs.]

This isn't fair.

[But is anything in her life fair, really?]

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[aderpable]

[ :/ ]

M'sorry. [ he'll try and find some medicine for you if he can. ]

It's not too bad, once the peeling ends. Try not to pick, eh? It's worse if you touch it. Trust me.

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[survivethesiren]

[LOOK. RED FOR OMG MY FACE.]

I won't. I have a great deal of self control.

Will...this sunscreen allow me to move around outside?

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[aderpable]

[ YOU POOR PROGRAM D8 ]

Yep. Best to get an SPF above 70, if you can? You've got really fair skin. [ no shit, Connor. ] I dunno what the protocol is for peeling skin, but I'd stay inside until it's healed up and then apply as much of the stuff as you can get your hands on.

[ beat. ]

You know how to put it on, right?

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[survivethesiren]

...Thane is supposed to buy me some, as I don't have any credits, yet.

[She sighs.] I'm the palest of the Programs that are here. I suppose none of them struggled with this.

[She nods.]

If it's a cream...just slather it on, I assume.

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[aderpable]

Thane? [ cool name, whoever that is. ]

Yeah, I don't think the other programs have been out in the sun much? Don't seem to like it. Most think it's a gigantic waste of energy, apparently. [ snort lol, all the archive trollan ]

Uh-huh. [ nods. ] You got it. Just. Paste it on. Like icing. Sort of.

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[survivethesiren]

He's...green. I do not know what he is.

I hate the sun, but to gather information about this place...it's a necessity.

I wish I had my umbrella.

[Another dramatic sigh.]

I understand. Though I don't know what icing is.

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[aderpable]

[ WELP. IF HE'S GREEN, THEN HE MUST BE LEGIT. ]

You've an umbrella? [ he might've spotted one or two in the junkyard, actually... ]

Really? Icing? It's fantastic. Delicious. Totally necessary accessory to all cakes and baked goods.

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[survivethesiren]

Yes. It lights up, as well.

[Look it might be stupid, and won't protect her from the sun because it's clear, but she LOVES IT AND SHE WANTS IT ;_;]

You'll have to show me some time, Connor.

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[aderpable]

[ c: ]

I'll put in on my list. Pencil it in, as it were. Or something. Yeah.

[ ha, what list. NO MATTER; HE'LL MAKE ONE. 1: learn to bake, don't cock it up. 2: make icing, show to Gem. 3: create culinary masterpiece to share with Abby. 4: ??? 5: PROFIT.

Easy as pie. ]

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[survivethesiren]

I could help.

[She suddenly subject changes!]

I spoke with your friend, Abby. She seems nice enough.

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[aderpable]

[ He'll prooobably need the help more than he'll admit, but. ]

-- Eh? You did? [ SUDDENLY: EARS PERKED. ] Yeah, she's. Yeah. [ clears his throat, ahem. ]

Did she say anything about me?

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[survivethesiren]

[Oh you like her, Connor. Sir, you are obvious.]

Perhaps she did.