audio; un: srogers

[unshielding]

Hi. My name is Captain Steve Rogers. I wanted to introduce myself to everyone. Where I come from, protecting people was very important to me. It still is. This ship is dangerous and I think we're getting side-tracked from an important conversation here.

I don't think we should worry too much about that roster file we were sent, but it's not a bad idea to have some sort of security team that can respond to a crisis and keep track of everything we have figured out about this place so far. I'd like to help with any effort like that, but it might be best if we wait before assigning rank to anyone. Fighting over who's the boss or throwing baseless orders around isn't going to help anyone or keep them safe. Our priorities should be safety and finding a way to leave.

It's been suggested to me that some of the things that have been happening to us could be some sort of security response from the ship. Does anyone with a better understanding of computers want to weigh in on that? Can anyone try to access those systems? There's still a lot of the station that we can't access and I know some of us have been trying to work on that.

Finally, if there's anything else I can help with, please reach out to me.

[ And a later text that follows: ]

I think people have misunderstood what I want to do. I don't want anyone to have power over the rest of us. This would be for dealing with outside threats and organizing information that would be available to everyone. Anyone who wanted to help would be welcome.

Comments

[unshielding]

We did our best. It doesn't seem like a lot of people here are actually from our world, though. Have you noticed that?

[ So far, he counts three people who've recognized him. It's an interesting pattern when he's met other people who histories at least somewhat like up with his own. ]

[morphogenia]

Yeah I did. This post just kind of confirmed it since everyone isn't stoked to find out you're around to protect us.

[unshielding]

I don't think everyone was thrilled with us back home, either, but I appreciate your support. I'll do my best to keep everyone safe, whether they're happy with me or not.

It's more disconcerting that so many people seem to have very similar histories and dates with some big differences from what we know. They're not aliens. It's like there are other Earths out there somehow.

[morphogenia]

I think that happens no matter what you do. You really can't please everyone.

But, moving on! TBH this place might be running on sci-fi logic. Like what if we're all from different versions of Earth? Or different timelines? Basically I don't think it's far fetched for other Earths to exist. Sure it's a movie concept, but we literally come from a place where a Norse god protects the planet while drinking lattes. Movie logic totally fits with our reality.

[unshielding]

You make a great point. Two, actually. We really don't know what this place is running on or how it brought us here. Until we figure that out, anything is possible. One person suggested to me that this place might not even be entirely real. It could all be some kind of high tech simulation. I'm not sure that there's much we can trust to be certain other than learning to trust each other until we figure out more.

What's your name?

[morphogenia]

I did? Yay! But... that's terrifying to read because that is totally likely. UGH.

It's Kamala btw. :) Nice to talk to you, Cap!! (Is Cap too familiar??? Should I use Captain Rogers??? Or America??????)

[unshielding]

Cap is fine. Or Steve.

It's been nice talking to you, too, Kamala. If you have any other ideas, don't be afraid to share them.

[morphogenia]

Nice talking to you, Cap! I'll be sure to do that. :>>>>