001 ⌘ VOICE;

[problematical]

[ River's voice is slightly wandering, but thoughtful. ]

A hero is an imperfect idea, full of good intentions and bad decisions, too many questions and not enough answers. Good people, bad people, it only depends on what side you're on. But I can tell which is which, I've always been able to. There are people here that aren't as good as they say they are, but also those who aren't as bad at they think.

No one really knows who they are. No one wants to.

[ There's a pause. ]

This place seems good for finding out who they are. Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.

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Re: voice;

[problematical]

[ It's a sentiment River's so recently come to embrace as well, so Ryder will hear a flood of warmth - and maybe even a little less faraway in the mind. ]

Your brother is on your ship?

voice;

[andromedas]

We traveled to Andromeda together. He was injured for a little while, but he's helped me out so much. Just knowing he's still out there safe is, really, kind of a relief.

You have siblings too?

Re: voice;

[problematical]

The Andromeda Galaxy... Messier 31, NGC 224... said to have been the nearest major galaxy to Earth-That-Was.

An older brother. Simon.

voice;

[andromedas]

Yep, that's the one! A few centuries locked in cryosleep and you're there before you know it.

For what it's worth, River, I hope both of our brothers stay safe out there.

Re: voice;

[problematical]

[ She has tried cryosleep, and isn't looking forward to it again. ]

What's it like there?

[ River appreciates the sentiment more than she has words for. ]

Yes. Thank you.

I have to protect him.