R50 - Now my song's on the radio

[with_my_teacup]

This is Richard B Riddick calling out from the barge. Anyone interesting out there?

[He's feigning casual, but last year he was able to talk to Fry and Kyra and that wasn't a small deal for him.]

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[wholepointofacode]

[Minion backs off, hands up as Partner sits, obediently. Even if he didn't recognize the name, the way the creature is reacting makes it pretty obvious who this must be.]

Riddick! It's nice to finally meet you, I've heard great things. And, interesting ones. Which are also great.

How are things going for you all aboard the ship?

[with_my_teacup]

Yeah, Mega's told me good things about you, too. Which reminds me, I need about half your recipes? I'm willing to trade.

By my timeline it's only been a couple weeks since Partner left to stay with you guys-- barge hasn't crashed or been taken over yet, so. [He shrugs. Some days that's the best you can get.]

[wholepointofacode]

Oh boy, I like the sound of that...do you think I can send files over this thing? I've got most of mine backed up on here somewhere. It's much, much easier to keep organized that way. Plus no need for scrawling adjustments in the margins.

It's been...about the same for us, on this end? Give or take. Glad to hear about the ship, though. I've heard the stories. Eeesh.

[with_my_teacup]

File transfer should be working... I'll have to scan mine in, they're mostly handwritten on the fly.

Really, this place ain't so bad right up until it is. Most of the time it's even tolerable.

[wholepointofacode]

Right! Just give me a second or two here, and then... [He fiddles around with some things on the console - and luckily there are no ridiculously lengthy "warming up" bars, any more - and then backs off, grinning cheerfully.] There we are! Be sure and try the one for five-layer spinach lasagna, it's divine. Oh, and I think there's an apple cobbler variation in there Megamind hasn't even gotten to try yet.

Tolerable sounds...tolerable. Bear in mind, when I said I've heard stories, I think he tries to spare me the ugliest details. But I can read between the lines. I just hope he - and everyone - is staying safe.

[with_my_teacup]

We try.

I'll look out for him, a'ight?

[wholepointofacode]

[His shoulders sag a little.] Thank you. I mean...I shouldn't need to hear it, I know you will. But thank you for saying it, all the same. It. It does make me feel better.

It's been very nice getting to meet all of you. Putting faces and voices to the stories.

[with_my_teacup]

Likewise. I've only heard good things.

Lemme start scanning in those recipes. I got a depressed response to sweet and salty so I've got some extra notation in there for what 'season to taste' actually means, but you can ignore that.

[wholepointofacode]

I'm curious to ask for more details, I admit, though I probably shouldn't pry...

Sure! I've got time. Well, so long as this connection holds out, anyhow.

[with_my_teacup]

Right. Usually we get a full day but who can tell.

I'll be right back. [He has to get to the kitchen; when he gets back he'll be busy scanning in his meticulously handwritten recipes-- cramped, angular handwriting, but still legible.]

[wholepointofacode]

[He'll just wait here, crouching down and petting Partner some more as he does. Who's a good undead boy??]