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[ The video opens to Amos munching on what looks like one of the protein bars the fabricator seem to produce by the dozen. He's looking straight at the camera - this is no mistake broadcast, he learned from the best how to do this - and half of him is in the frame. ]

People keep on asking me about this stuff once they realize I've lived in space a while, so I'm just going to share my wisdom with you all so I don't have to say it a million times again.

[ He stands, the angle of the video changing as he grabs the communicator he borrowed from Alex to broadcast this. As it moves, it pans over what looks like a very large shortgun type of weapon. It ends up points towards Amos's lower body, more specifically, his boots. ]

Okay, first off, keep your mag boots on. Sleep with them if you can. To engage them, lean back on your heels, and walk like you're wearing pumps. Heel first, then toe.

[ He demonstrates on camera. How does he know how to walk in pumps? Who knows?

He turns the communicator back up towards his face, after a few steps. ]

Second, if you feel nauseous when you're walking around the station, try to see if you're walking spinward or counter-spinward. As in, if you walking with the spin of the gravitation rings or not. Walking against it is going to make you feel worse.

Third, don't eat too much, but don't forget to eat, either. Sounds basic, but you'd be surprised.

[ He almost adds that coffee is not a form of food. ]

Fourth, make use of the fitness area on deck 4. We're not at full gravity here, and in space, you lose muscle mass very fast. If you don't want to turn into a noodle, weightlifting and cardio.

Fifth, stow your gear. There are all of these compartments in the crew quarters, don't leave shit hanging around. Anything can turn into a weapon if we suddenly lose gravity, or if it turns out that this barge can do maneuvers. You don't want a mug coming at your face at 4-g.

[ Seriously, stow your gear, people. It's not that hard. ]

Sixth, don't use the sealant guns without gloves. This shit will glue your hands together. Be smarter than that.

[ He resumes eating his protein bar. ]

That's the most important points I wanted to make. Now, if you've got specific questions, shoot.

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That's a crap bet because it all tastes like ass, Alex.

Fine.

You got something better?

Loser has to do whatever the winner says for a week.

[Which is the obvious choice, she thinks.]

[ He hums and haws a little bit. ]

With common sense restrictions, sure. No askin' the other to walk out an airlock for fun.

You think I'd do that?

[Come on, Alex!]

No crying when I win.

I was usin' an extreme example. [ The other examples he thought of were all inappropriate and like hell was he giving Amos ideas that way. ]

I can cry if and when I like, but I ain't gonna lose.

Whatever you say. I'll start making my list.

Yer on.

Good luck, sailor. You'll need it.

[ Because, you know, he’s been here the whole time, listening to the cute exchange with an indecipherable smile on his face, Amos waits until they’re done to chime in. ]

What do I win when you both lose?

[They're not cute shut up!!!]

You'd have an unfair advantage.

Can't blame me for taking it if you're making bets involving me in front of me.

[ She can probably hear his shrug, but also the smile in his voice. ]

What, are you offended?

You've both got a point.

But rules gotta change, else Amos can just win it with no problem. Alright - Amos wins if he manages to get either of us to say sorry for playin' in the first place, and he gets to boss the loser around for a week. Sound fair?

Alright, fine. Deal. He has to let me try out his gun, too.

Well, doesn't that sound like a euphemism.

[She snorts, but she sounds more amused than offended.]

Dream big, Burton.

[ He has to grin, all too pleased. ]

That's the only way to live, Bobbie.

Are you going to break out the motivational speeches now?

I'm not Alex, and even less Holden. Just saying, no way to live, living without dreaming about getting in your pants.

[ A true charmer. ]

[She pauses to consider that, tilting her head back and forth as though trying to work something out.]

That might be the worst pick up line I've ever heard.

You've not gone out enough, then.

Oh, my mistake. It's not bottom of the barrel, just terrible.

[ Amos laughs again, surprisingly delighted. He's not expecting Bobbie to actually be interested, but it's fun. ]

I'll try harder, I promise.

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marineris - 2018-05-28 20:11 (UTC) - Expand

[ Alex just groans in the background, rolling his eyes.

SORRY FOR HIM, BOBBIE....]