audio; un: fiona

[cachemoney]

[This pops up on the magitek a few days after the dossier for the upcoming mission; Fiona's voice is smooth and friendly, like she's quite practiced at speaking to people.]

Hey, Ophelia. Fiona here.

Looks like our next mission requires some backstory work -- and unlike last time, we can't rely on "ignorant tourist." So, because of my experience with this sort of, uh... situation, I'm willing to help everyone out, because I'd rather we didn't all get thrown in cyber-jail because one of you screwed up.

I'm also from a universe where cybernetics are commonplace, so I can help you get the lowdown on that. [Just don't ask her about technical details. It will be embarrassing for everyone involved.]

So, let me know if you need help, advice, whatever -- we're all in this together, after all. And, as you all know, I'm an altruist.

Comments

[secondnature]

I dunno ... saying you're altruistic just to make people trust you sounds like something he'd do.

[cachemoney]

Well, I'm saying I'm altruistic because I am. There's a difference.

[She's not, but. People are listening, Keith. Take the hint.]

[secondnature]

Wouldn't he say the same thing?

[What hint?]

[cachemoney]

Obviously not. Because that would be a lie.

[secondnature]

Fine. If you want to miss my point, then go ahead.

[Words Keith should NEVER EVER speak.]

[cachemoney]

[Yeah, he just gave her permission to ignore him. Bad choice, because --

Cheerfully:] 'kay.