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

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

The perfect ratio of deepness to wideness.

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

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

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.

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

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?

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

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.

Alas, I left my teleporter in another dimension. I do have a terrible car, though.

[ that is not the same and he knows it. ]

[ Cars? She ain't about that weak shit. ]

Well then, would you rather drive all across this country for a month to satisfy a lark, or wouldn't it be better to hire a teleporter?

I work at a watch shop run by an elderly couple perpetually two days away from retirement. It would be better if said teleporter would accept an IOU or a promise of a later favor.

If you ask nicely.

Would said teleporter mind joining me on a journey of lakes? Pretty please?

Very well! Get me a list of lakes and a time you want to go, I'll do my best to work with it.

I might get kidnapped to go on a road trip soon but I'll text you the details when I get them.

Alright! At least you know you'll be kidnapped beforehand, that's convenient.

Well you've got to plan things like kidnapping when you've got kids. It's only logical!

If your kidnappers are considerate, perhaps. I only hope to be so lucky, should I ever be kidnapped in the future.

Well the easy answer to that is find nice kidnappers.

That goes beyond the typical prerogative of a kidnapper, doesn't it?

Again, depends on your kidnappers! I've accidentally been a kidnapper a few times and I'd say that I'm nice.

Given that kidnapping isn't generally a very nice activity, there could be some room to dispute that claim.

I'll need to repopularize 'fun kidnapping' then.

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