w2 curfew in the rec room

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[ a rueful shake of the head. sweet yura... ] It's always worth asking. Europa... they're always there when you call them when you need them the most. Callisto... [ they trail off a bit, head tilting a bit. ] Probably a no...

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[ Fair, tbh... ]

Would "calling them when we need them the most" count if it's for team bonding activities...?

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[ baby... io looks very thoughtful a moment. ] ... It might. Though only for a limited amount of time. I think they prefer smaller groups, or something more one-on-one, but I think calling them out of their comfort zone once in a while is not such a bad thing.

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I was thinking that too.

[ Though, Yuri ponders... ]

Is there a reason why all of you wear your helmets most of the time?

[dropoffs]

It's written in our contracts... something about remaining professional in front of you all. But I believe we've decided to go a little... off script. Follow our own lines.

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I like that idea.

[ Yeah!! Rally against the big corps!! ]

I'm sure you can still maintain professionalism despite that.

[dropoffs]

I prefer it as well. [ a soft nod. ] Now, how do you plan to spend the remainder of the evening? [ before we pass the fuck out. ]

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I...

[ Hm. ]

I'll go to sleep beforehand before the usual hits us so that I can feel rested for... whatever comes.

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[ hm indeed. drawing up their prosthetic leg to hold quietly against their chest in repose. it is almost that time, isn't it? ] A good idea to get the rest you need... Whatever it is that happens tomorrow, we will do everything we can to prepare. Everything and anything.

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[ Yuri nods. ]

I don't doubt that. Thank you, Io, for all that you do.

[ Sometimes you're cockblocked by a barrier just like the rest of them, but that's okay. ]

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[ the barrier cockblock is so real and infuriating. their fingers curl a bit. ] Doesn't ever feel like enough, but. We do appreciate all you do. We see it, you, Rodya, Gregor... all of you. I just wish we had better than a tin can in the stars.

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Mm. I know how that feels... but we must do with what we have, and I think you're doing well, despite everything. Good luck, Io. I'll be turning in for the night then...