[Audio]

[officerrenaldi]

Being here over the holidays has made me think of family and just how connected all of you guys seem to be. Despite everything, it's actually a pretty positive thing to see in a place like this. People leaning on one another, helping one another. It's nice.


[Warden Filter]

...If I ask the admiral to send a few letters home can he do that? [She has some people that she wants to write to]


[Private to Dean]

....Cute. Real cute fella.

[Private to Mercer]

...I know that you're not the most social guy. I'm sorry that I bailed on you. The Holidays were kind of a bitch.

Let's talk.

Comments

Warden Filter

[rass_bestie]

[Connected? Are you serious?] Yes, I'm sure he can manage it.

Re: Warden Filter

[officerrenaldi]

Thanks man.

Have we met? I'm Carla.

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[rass_bestie]

I'm Omega.

Re: Warden Filter

[officerrenaldi]

[Her first thought-Omega is a gang name dude.]

...Nice.

Re: Warden Filter

[rass_bestie]

[Yes, Renaldi, a blue eyed, baby faced, blondie gangster with an received pronounciation, freakishly deep Shakespearean Actor voice.] Is something the matter?

[Warden Filter]

[most_feared]

Yeah, but time usually doesn't pass back home. It didn't for me, so sending letters might turn out unnecessary.

Re: [Warden Filter]

[officerrenaldi]

...rats.

I promised my partner I'd write to him.

[Warden Filter]

[most_feared]

What's your partner like?

[He misses his like burning.]

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[officerrenaldi]

John-John?

We came up through the academy together. [she puts a hand on her hip and tries to look as professional as a 23 year old can look.] Joined the UTF at the same time. He's...

[They have an awkward relationship.]

[Private : Video]

[surfaceshine]

[Dean is grinning like a shitheel; he clearly thinks he's pretty amusing.]

You rang?

Re: [Private : Video]

[officerrenaldi]

[She switches to video revealing that-she's wearing the glasses]

My dad had a pair like these. I think he still does somewhere.

Also tickets are a serious freaking business okay?

[Private : Video]

[surfaceshine]

[Dean's grin wasn't exactly disingenuous before, but now that he can see her, it warms a little more sincerely.]

They look good on you! [Then the expression drops completely from his animated features and he replies gravely, nodding succinctly.] I know they're serious business. That's why I sent you some.

Not that I actually expected you'd get them, mind. But I've always been told it's the thought that counts. [Dean sounds slightly dubious about this last part. He hasn't decided either way on that one yet.]

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[officerrenaldi]

...I can't send people to the LA superior court here dude.

[she grins] thank you though.

[darknessb4me]

Helping? What boat are you on?

[officerrenaldi]

...A boat that helps people.

[darknessb4me]

Well, when you get back, let us know.

[officerrenaldi]

...what, you don't think it's helpful?

[Private]

[slayage]

We seem connected? Hey, that's good. Connection is a good.

I think we're all making new families, what with most of us not having any here.

And as far as the letters? I gotta agree with K, but. I'd send them anyway.

Re: [Private]

[officerrenaldi]

My dad used to say that a unit is as good as it's weakest member,so building connections is good for morale and good for solidarity.

...Thanks. Just for the gesture. Captain would appreciate getting mail I think.

[Private]

[slayage]

Wow. That's.. Very official and very much with the logic. The kinda cold hard kind.

Yeah. I just say, you never know, might as well send it.

Re: [Private]

[officerrenaldi]

[she allows herself a small grin.] You have people waiting for you back home?

[Private]

[theviralsource]

[Her apology is a little surprising.]

You wouldn't be the first person to.

: [Private]

[officerrenaldi]

It's not the way I roll.

How did the holidays treat you?

[Private]

[theviralsource]

Same as every other day does. I'm not much for celebrating.

Re: [Private]

[officerrenaldi]

[Carla shrugs] Why?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those psycho carolers, but you lived in New York. You got snow.