@anonymous

[stabilis]

Kind of forward for a first date, I know, but do any of you have access to tech that can give a guy a clean brain scan? Looking for foreign organics, not the chip.

And has anyone tested the limits of the empathy bond? If not, consider this recruitment for some extreme handholding. Also forward, but I promise I'll buy you a drink as soon as I get my allowance.

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[strove]

Let's just say it's preferable to the alternative.

[mercurio]

i guess you're right
i wouldn't choose space over being down here

still would wanna experience it at least once though... 🤔 might not be for a while if it's super expensive

guess i gotta start working soon as i get outta here!!

[strove]

You could get a job out there. But from the looks of things, once you're out there, you're stuck.

So, save up for a trip.

["Saving up" is still a weird thing to her.

That said, "staying on the Ark" would have meant death for everyone involved, so ... ha ha ha.]

[mercurio]

trip then
hopefully i can budget lolllll the actual challenge will be that

[why don't you worry about something all us cool young adults worry about instead...]

[strove]

It's hard for me, too.

We didn't have money in space. Or on the ground.

[mercurio]

?? wow seriously?
i've had to do some fair amount of budgeting growing up! if you need help??

[ok so maybe she isn't poor but she's not one of his super rich friends who spend 500 crowns like it's spare change. it's his time to ]

[strove]

I have a feeling I'm going to end up too cautious.

I'm used to having limited supplies to trade for goods.

Money is limited here, but it's more a number value on those goods.

But nothing in this world is as based on need. I knew about this kind of economy growing up, but I never experienced it first hand.

Just the same, I'll keep your offer in mind. Though I'll need you to message me once your ID is up so I can know who you are to ask.

[mercurio]

being super cautious at first isn't bad for a start! you wanna build up on your budget yeah
and yeah i definitely will message you
even if it's just to hang and chill out

[how,, to friends in a casual way...]