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[And here's Max, sounding tired and scared, but determined nonetheless.]

Can everyone hear me? This is Max Caulfield. I'm not sure this is working, but I'm gonna try it.

[A pause that's punctuated by a deep, shaky breath, and Max continues.]

We've been kidnapped. I'm sure you've already noticed by now, but I figured I'd start with that anyway. [As it turns out, Max is every bit as awkward as she usually is, if not more so.] We're not hurt... at least, not as far as I can tell. We can't use our powers. They've told us we're "property of the USSR." [Her tone more than denotes how much she thinks of that little detail, but she moves on.] But we're okay... I think. We're not injured, as far as I can tell.

They've told us we're in space, but... I don't know. A lot of us don't think that's right, but hell if I know where we are. They could be telling the truth, but they could also just be trying to scare us.

Look... I know this is a lot to deal with, but please don't do anything crazy. We're fine.

[At least for now.]

Thanks, everyone. I'm gonna try and figure more stuff out, and I know a lot of us being held over here are trying, too.

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Yeah. And then maybe I'll stop being a wuss and get my ears pierced.

[And then, maybe pigs will fly.]

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--I'll go with you!

I dyed my hair, I'll go with you and we'll both get our ears pierced. Then you don't have to do it by yourself.

[Just like they'd mentioned before.]

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You actually dyed your hair? No way!

I'd like that. I know every rebellious teenager is supposed to have a hair dying and ear piercing phase, but I haven't yet.

[And she's only got a year or so left to be a teen.]

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Then we'll do it when you get back! I guess I'm technically a little late, but, you now. Still counts.

[She grins, and it's audible in her voice.]

And if you wanna dye your hair, I'll help you with that, too.]

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Hey, one wild thing at a time.

[In other words, she's a wuss.]

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[GIGGLING.]

Okay, okay. Well, after we come get you, we'll go out for something good and get your ears pierced!

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Oh, Lord, I'm really going to do this.

[Her tone, though slightly exasperated, is more cheerful now.]

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Yeah you are! No backing out now!

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Are you kidding? Nothing's gonna scare me after... well, this.

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No, i gotcha. I got kidnapped once, too, and trust me.

You're pretty much gonna be indestructible the minute we get you home.

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I hope we get home.

[She's trying not to be, but she's so scared.]

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Trust me. We're gonna find you, no matter what.

Just believe in us, okay?

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Okay.

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Just hold on a little longer. We'll come get you before you know it.

[She hopes with all hear heart that she isn't made a liar soon.]