003 | Anna Milton | [AUDIO]

[afallenstar]

[ She's used this thing enough now that she knows how it works quite easily, but she's never actually addressed the network as a whole, and it feels a little strange. After a few seconds of static where she tries to remember just what it was she had planned to say, she starts to speak. ]

Well, uh- Hello everyone? [ ...That is a pretty good place to start, yes. ]

So I'm sure everyone's noticed that it's starting to snow, and um. I can't be the only one who feels a little festive, right?

[ This is getting ridiculous now, obvious statements are obvious. Anna pauses briefly and shakes her head, huffing before continuing. ]

Anyway, I guess the point of this is because I know some of us have friends and family from home, but there are people here who are alone too, and I thought it might be nice if we all do something for each other while we're stuck in this place.

[ That? That is definitely rambling. She starts to speed up her words slightly, and while they're still clearly audible it's obvious she's somewhat regretting this spur of the moment decision. No one else is going to be interested, they don't even know what time of year it is, everyone has enough things to worry about.

She pushes on anyway, though. ]

Look, we used to do this thing at home a while back. Secret Santa? You just get given a name out of a hat and get them some kind of present, that's all it is, but you get to reveal at the end and I guess I just there might be people who are up for it. No one has to do it, obviously, but well. If anyone's interested just let me know, okay?

[ She coughs awkwardly, and there's another small static-filled pause before she adds: ]

Well, that's it. Bye. [ And then the feed cuts out. ]

Comments

[afallenstar]

I was actually hoping you'd want to do it. See, I could...use a hand organizing some things, if you're not tied up?

[ Hey, it's snowing. That makes it Christmas in Anna's eyes. ]

[pursuitofcappiness]

I'd love to help you, but I think we might be regrouping to decide a new plan to find Dr. Banner tomorrow. You can tie me up after we find him.

[ Steve, please re-think your wording. ]

[afallenstar]

[ She laughs, then claps a hand over her mouth as she notices Steve's distinct lack of amusement. Perhaps he just didn't realise what he said. ]

Oh that's alright, you've got to find the doctor first and anyway, I wouldn't just dump this on people after a day.

[pursuitofcappiness]

[ He nods ]

You know, I think a little Christmas spirit is just what this place needs. Thank you.

[afallenstar]

I don't know why people keep thanking me, I haven't done anything.

[ Stop it Steve, you'll make her blush. ]

I just thought people might like something to look forward to during the colder weather, that's all.

[pursuitofcappiness]

I'd say spreading joy is commendable. How many people are interested, so far?

[afallenstar]

I'm just the ideas guy. The ones getting involved are spreading all the joy. There's a decent amount, enough to make it work properly. It's good.

[ She pauses, and then]

I might have to try to convince a few people though, I think.

[pursuitofcappiness]

I'll come with you. Tomorrow.