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[doingtalking]

[ there's a young woman dressed in what looks like some kind of uniform, hair tied into two buns behind her head. She's muttering to herself -- but she has already started the feed, perhaps before she's ready. ]

Alright, Tico, here goes nothing -- 

[ Her face falls slightly ] 

Oh, it's already recording. Can I start again? 

[ No? Well, this is kind of awkward. ] 

Hi, I'm Rose. Tico. Rose Tico. I've been here a few days now and just wanted to introduce myself. So I am. Hi. 

So I was thinking of taking up some work while I was here. I'm a mechanic -- I spent a lot of time working on star ships, things of that nature. But I'm good at fixing other things, too. Payment can be discussed once the job is done.

[ With an awkward wave and a smile, she cuts the feed. ] 

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[therewillbeorder]

They seem to be allowing anywhere here, I suppose.

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[doingtalking]

[ See that? That's Rose's expression, falling flat. ]

I guess they are, if you're here.

[therewillbeorder]

I am just as thrilled that you're here as you are.

We are both stuck here together.

[doingtalking]

[ She makes a noncommittal huffing sound, and crosses her arms. ] Right. You stay away from me and you won't have to worry about me staying away from you.

[therewillbeorder]

I hope you hold to that.

I know how you Resistance types can get.

[He's just going to ignore that he helped the Resistance since that was hard to deal with.]

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[angelshot]

like a rocket scientist kind of thing?

thats cool as hell but dunno if anyone can afford a whole damn spaceship

[doingtalking]

What? Oh, no... I wouldn't be working on ships, obviously. That's not a thing here, is it?

[ ... are they really stuck on one planet? ]

[angelshot]

havent seen any used spacecar dealerships popping up yet so guess not

but hey if youre a tech nerd youll fit right in here no prob

[doingtalking]

Seems that way. It's a bit different from what I'm used to, but I don't think it'll be a problem once I learn my way around it.

It's kind of exciting!

[ But also kind of daunting, really. Right, focus on the little things right now. ]

[lumberlady]

[As someone who has made many video mistakes in her life... Konoha starts off her response with a cheery wave.]

Hello there, Rose Tico! I'm Konoha.

I guess it's not anything like star ships, and I don't know machines good enough to know how different it is... but can you fix kitchen things?

[doingtalking]

Hi! [ Rose returns the wave, just as eagerly. ]

Kitchen things? What kind of kitchen things? I'm not overly knowledgeable about the tech here, so I can't make any promises, but I could have a look at it, to see? Familiarize myself with it a little more, maybe.

[lumberlady]

It’s the box that makes rice and keeps it hot all day! And it sings at you when the rice is done...

[it must have a fancy name, because “rice cooker” was just a description, wasn’t it?]

I know I could just get a new one, but that seems like such a waste...

[doingtalking]

Okay, this I have to see.

[ A singing box that cooks rice? How interesting is that! ]

I understand it perfectly. Why get rid of something completely when it's possible that it's not entirely unfixable?

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[wearingguess]

Hello, Rose Tico! I am Titus Alexius. I cannot think of anything I particularly need fixed at the moment, but I shall call on you if that ever changes!

Since you are asking about jobs and payment, does that mean you are in need of money?

[doingtalking]

Hi, Titus Alexius. [ She grins, as she replies; feeling somewhat more at ease with this form of communication. Talking one-on-one over addressing a full network is a liiittle more her speed. ] At the moment, not particularly - but it couldn't hurt to have some kind of steady income.

Not to mention something to do to keep myself busy. I like to work on things, have something to do, you know?

[wearingguess]

Well, I wouldn't worry too much about the income thing! It is always extremely easy to get money here, after all. But I suppose if working for payment is a hobby of yours, it makes sense.

[doingtalking]

It's not really so much a hobby of mine -- I didn't do my job before coming here because it paid well, I did it because it needed to be done. Not to mention, I've always been good with working with my hands.

I only thought, it couldn't hurt to try and earn a living here.

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[ambitionburns]

Star ships?

[Nero hadn't really been paying attention until she mentioned those, and now... well, here he is, sending a video message.]

Now that's something I've not heard many talk about in this place. I'm an engineer, myself... I don't suppose I could ask a few friendly questions?

[Questions first, possible introductions second.]

[doingtalking]

Yes! [ It's such a relief to hear from someone who is familiar with some of the tech she might be interested and knowledgeable in; Rose grins. ]

Shoot. I'll be happy to try and answer any questions you might have.

[ambitionburns]

[Excellent. There's something almost hungry alight in his eyes, now.]

What sort of power sources are generally used? Getting sufficient lift to break out of the atmosphere is no small task, I've done the calculations... and also, what sort of range of travel is possible? Short jaunts to adjacent satellites? Further still?

[doingtalking]

That kind of depends on the ship. Starfighter, like an x-wing? That's the main fighter we use... powered by twin ion drives.

As for range of travel, jumps through hyperspace can take you across the galaxy if you calculate it properly. 'Course, you can also wind up crashing through the atmosphere a distant planet or another ship, if you're not careful.

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[provenforce]

Rose!

[ Rey looks happy to see Rose, genuinely happy, more than just polite happy of someone who doesn't really know you that well. She also looks a little disheveled, her hair pulled up in a messy bun, wearing a black sweater that looks about four sizes too big. ]

We need to talk. Soon.

[doingtalking]

Hi, Rey. [ Hmm, Rey looks... different than when she'd seen her last; happier to see her and she's not sure she's ever recalled that sweater before.

She has Questions. ]

Of course. You name the place and I'll be there.

[provenforce]

[ She opens her mouth to invite her over before remembering that Ben had said they hadn't gotten off to the greatest start. Closing her mouth and frowning in thought briefly Rey hums, tilting her head. ]

Actually, how about I come to you? This afternoon, your place?

[doingtalking]

Oh. [ Her brows raise slightly, but the look is gone in a flash. ] Okay, sure. My place is fine, too. You probably know this place a lot better than I do, I'm still getting lost. [ Rose smiles, and after a moment, she pops down the address. ]