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[glowsferatu]

[ Kanaya is sitting at her desk, with Ashiah laying down on it in front of her. The little grub keeps glancing around in various directions, while her mother's gaze and smile is fixed on the camera. ]

I've been thinking recently about the cross-section of the imPort community who aren't human, perhaps most particularly since the ambassador elections last month. There are a sizable amount of us, not a large group, but significant. I've spoken with many of you on individual terms, and while the resources Governor Kang and SELF have provided to those of us with more unique needs have been invaluable, I feel there is still something missing in our collective socialization. We live the imPort experience in a way that many others won't fully appreciate, and I think we could benefit from sharing those experiences with each other.

[ At this point, Ashiah tries to wander off camera, but Kanaya suppresses a giggle as she puts a hand on top of her and scoots her back into place. ]

I'm unsure exactly what form that would take, but putting us all in a room to share our stories would be at least a start. If anyone is interested, please let me know, and I'll see about renting some space. Of course, if you have any special dietary needs, in terms of snacks, I would like to hear those as well.

This is generally something I'd prefer to save until we're in person, but... [ She's interrupted as Ashiah turns around and nuzzles into her chest, then tries to climb up her shoulder. Kanaya stops and laughs to herself, then plucks her off and cradles her, despite all her fidgeting. ] Anyway, for those of you who I haven't had the pleasure with yet, my name is Kanaya Maryam, and this is my daughter, Ashiah. I'm an Alternian troll, specifically an awakened jadeblood, which basically means I'm a vampire. She's a Daughter Grub from the same planet. [ She raises a finger, shaking her head. ] And before you ask, no, she isn't a troll, and she won't grow up to be one, either. Once she finally pupates, she'll become a Mother Grub. They acted as gestational surrogates for trolls, while the jadeblooded caste were their caretakers and midwives. It's all a bit complicated, this is just a general summary.

So, hopefully we'll be able to put something together moving forward, and I'll be able to hear all of your stories, as well. I'll be looking forward to hearing from each of you.

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[glowsferatu]

Great! Will it be the flavored sort, or should I make sure we have salsa?

[ She squints to herself, glancing offscreen. Can you mix blood with salsa? ]

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[helpline]

Probably the flavored sort—whatever's closest to prawn cocktail, so it'll probably be something else.

[ let's be real, it'll be a flavor that like NOBODY will eat. ]

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[glowsferatu]

[ The Doctor is the only person to try one, realizes he's made a mistake. ]

Is that a flavor they make? I don't make a habit of eating crisps. ...Being a vampire.

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[helpline]

It's a flavor in the UK. For some reason, I can't find them in the States!

[ said with a huffy siiiiiiigh. ]

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[glowsferatu]

Have you considered having an order imported? I'm sure you could get them shipped across the ocean. Or have them imPorted by someone who could cross it more quick;y.

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[helpline]

Did those 'imported' have capital P's or not?

[ the Doctor apparently has trouble hearing capital letters (kind of ironic considering he's the capital D-Doctor.) ]

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[glowsferatu]

Some puns aren't as easily expressed verbally! But you get my point, some of us move over long distances more easily than others. I think there used to be a superspeed delivery boy about a year ago, maybe he would have been able to run the Atlantic for you.

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[helpline]

Does superspeed prevent you from sinking in the water? You'd think that eventually someone'd sink.

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[glowsferatu]

If you ever stop, certainly. I've never tried it personally, and not because I have any aversion to running water, but I think the idea is to move quickly enough that you don't break the surface, thus maintaining enough friction to move.

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[helpline]

Well this sounds like a science experiment in the making. Shall we try with a speedster and a lake first?

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[glowsferatu]

It may be effective to establish a baseline with a collection of them of various ability. Should I invest in a wetsuit?

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[helpline]

You find the wetsuit, I'll find the lake.

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[glowsferatu]

So, you've got the easy job, then.

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[helpline]

I think wetsuits would be easier! Scuba shops are a thing, you know.

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[glowsferatu]

So is Google! Your part can be done in less than a minute, and without spending a dime.

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[helpline]

Yeah, but you've got to explore the lake. A picture can't tell you everything.

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[glowsferatu]

And what specific qualities exactly does the lake in question need to display?

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[helpline]

The perfect ratio of deepness to wideness.

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[glowsferatu]

I'm sure someone on the internet has made depth maps somewhere.

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[helpline]

Or I can cut out the middleman and go there myself.

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[glowsferatu]

But, at the same time, you should acknowledge that you're making what could be a very easy job much more complicated than it needs be.

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[helpline]

Well yeah, but this way we get to actually find the best lake.

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[glowsferatu]

Do you need me to portal you around, or should I just give you a call in a month, once you're satisfied with your results?

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[helpline]

That depends on if you want to join Lake Quest or not.

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[glowsferatu]

Well, unless you have your own independent method of portal generation, I could make the whole endeavor much easier. But then, I don't see why any lake won't do over another.