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It's been a week. Or at least- I believe it has been?

[ The feed springs to life with a picture that makes it vastly clear that this isn't an intended transmission. The phone obviously is placed on a flat surface - Likely a table. And its owner can be spotted at the edge of the screen, focused on something else but clearly sounding tired.

Jon gives a heavy sigh and raises a hand to press the tips of his fingers against his forehead. Then he resumes talking, still not appearing to talk to anyone in particular. ]

I don't know how long I've been in that storm. I played back the recordings I made only to find them useless. Mostly static, which is... Unusual? And the most I remember now? Is that headache. That ruthless, skull-splitting headache when I tried--

[ And he cuts himself off right there, dropping his hand and leaning his head back to look at the ceiling. ]

I'm on a space ship. At least that's- That's what I've been told this is. I don't know what I'm even supposed to do here. Unless this is just another dream. A dream that has yet to turn into a nightmare. But I-- I don't remember them to be this... Long? Disconnected from whatever gruesome image they are about to paint?

Needless to say, I didn't sleep. Not that I'm aware of, at least. But what does that even mean anymore...

[ He looks back down, on the table before him - Or much rather at the old tape recorder in his hand. The latter doesn't make much of an appearance visual-wise. ]

I should probably make a proper recording before I run out of tape. This phone I was given has proven remarkably useless for such a task.

[ As he says this, Jon reaches for his phone, still lying on the table. ]

The menu alone is a nightmare to-

[ And then he actually looks at the device, pauses and scowls. ]

Is this what it's going to be now? Christ...

[ That said, he simply turns the phone off without adding anything else. ]

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Jon!

...Cal?

[ Well, he's equally surprised as... Relieved? ]

You made it out!

[Cal smiles weakly at that, brief as it is.]

Yeah... Good to see you.

...I-I'm sorry I lost you out there.

Ah, that... It... It's not your fault I wandered off.

[ He knows it's a bad and at times dangerous habit to have. ]

I'm glad you're okay.

["Okay" is such a relative term but he's definitely better for being out of the storm. He hesitates before finally offering a nod.]

Glad you're okay too. ...thought I'd be better prepared, knowing what to expect out there, but...

[He shakes his head. It's over and they're out of it. He'll try to focus on that.]

...but merely knowing what to expect does not make one prepared, I know, I know.

[ It's a mistake he keeps making himself. Quite willingly and aware of it, even. Jon sighs. ]

Being in there, I admit, was disorientating. Not as unsettling as I would have expected and, unfortunately, I can't claim I have learned anything. I just wonder whether or not these storms are a regular occurrence. And, of course, why I am even here, but... I don't think I need to repeat that. I was already given an answer to that, but it makes no sense.

[ Yes, he's gotten a little rambly. ]

I think I feel... Lost?

[ And while he is aware that he was up against The Lonely, this whole scenario has so many traits of The Stranger and The Spiral. Yet without the truly disturbing pieces. ]

It's the first storm I've witnessed, but I think it had just developed when I arrived. I figured if that's what we're supposed to be dealing with to get back to where we were from, I might as well see what it's about.

I don't think I'm any more knowledgeable about the situation than I was when I started, either.

[He shakes his head. Lost, huh.]

...I know the feeling. I think I've just been trying to fool myself into thinking I wasn't already.

[ He falls silent for a few moments. In a way it's reassuring to hear he isn't the only one feeling misplaced. ]

So now... We're stuck here. In what's left of this city. I guess I will have to find something to do with my time.

I'd say something about the holonet existing for this kind of rambling, but this is not the holonet, and rambling kind of stands out here.

[Aden isn't sure whether he's amused or annoyed. Somewhere in between, he supposes.]

Have anything else on your chest that you need to get out, or am I going to need to figure out how to mute this thing?

[He should probably do that regardless, really.]

[ Jon narrows his eyes at that audio message, an unseen frown placing itself between his brows. It still may be rather audible in his tone. ]

Well. I apologize for being a bother to you. By all means, feel free to mute away.

Not the word I would choose, is that what it sounded like?

[Yes. Probably. Deliberately.

The man is- was- rambling, and yes, he'll need to figure out what button is the mute button, but. Amused, annoyed, distracted.

Distracted is good.

Anyway-] Who or what is "Christ", exactly?

[ There's a huff from the other end. ]

An exclamation. Little else.

[ He might have given more of an explanation, but after that initial reaction? He doesn't feel like imposing any further ramblings on this guy. ]

And yes. That's precisely what it sounded like. Not to worry, though. I will see what I can do to set up an automated filter specifically for you to prevent any future inconveniences caused by misbehaving electronics.

[ Which he isn't sure is possible, but... He's really just being cranky. ]

Strange exclamation, then.

[There's some curiosity there, present in his voice. But not entirely too much.]

If I wanted that, I could do it myself. You don't like having your leg pulled even just a little, huh?

I do not consider it a credible way to introduce myself to a stranger.

[ He will... Tolerate it from people one might consider to be his friends. ]

You don't think regular introductions are going to get old fast in a place that yanks strangers from their worlds?

[Now that he is genuinely curious about.] The hi, what's your name, where are you from, how do you feel about being kidnapped, anyway? That's a song and dance I see us all becoming very familiar with.

I think it's polite to approach a stranger with a basic sense of respect, thank you very much.

[ But he is not above meeting a lack of respect in a matching manner. It's not like Jon has ever been known to be big on socializing or trying to make people like him. ]

Shall I start on the apology letter now, or should I dig myself a little deeper first?

[ Youuuuu know what?

He's just going to hang up on you.

Pointedly without wishing you a good day. Because that would be the polite way to end a conversation and apparently this isn't going to be a polite conversation any time soon. The only potential this conversation has is to turn into a vast waste of his time. ]

Keeping yourself busy helps a little. Figuring out a place to stay, finding out where things are.

I assume finding an acceptable place to stay might be a reasonable first step.

I'd think so.

You wouldn't have any suggestions, would you...?

There's an old hotel of some kind that seems the most obvious place. Or at least it's good enough for a temporary stay until you might find something better, but I know others around here live there as well.

I should be able to find that, thank you. I was planning to head out soon anyway. See if I can find my way around... At least to some degree. This map I found on my phone doesn't seem too helpful.

Has your robot friend been faring well, though? Just wondering...

It's...something, at least. It could use some actual labels. I've only been able to make out that a couple buildings must have been a school of sorts.

BeeDee?

[Off-screen there's a familiar beeping, and Cal grins as he glances to the side before turning the camera towards the little droid. BD-1 gives a cheerful beep-boop, wiggling a bit.]

He says he's fine, and he hopes you're doing all right too. I don't know where I'd be without him.

We've been trying to put together a better map of things as we can.

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