@kenv
Yeah. It’s fun.
Analysis complete. I have identified a constellation of stars resembling a compliance officer engaged in form completion bearing 161°/-12°.
What? Really?
No.
Today’s mess: Phish Pflakes, CarboGel Type-5, a handful of scallions per person.
Anyone else unable to play Rhapsody on the Rings right now?
The Wandertaube is only authorized to play up to 52 simultaneous streams of media from the Saturn Music Group. We are currently at saturation. If you would like, I can request that Officer Velasquez increase this limit.
Ah, no. That’s fine. I’ll find something else to listen to.
Affirmative. Red Helix content is also subject to Saturn Music Group restrictions.
Ship time is now 04:00. Now commencing alpha shift.
Reminder: Gravity plating adjustments in recreational facilities require authorization from the Chief Engineering Officer.
Advisory: All systems nominal.
@ship
Reminder: Gravity plating adjustments in recreational facilities require authorization from the Chief Engineering Officer.
@soomin Can I set up a double-g court in Pod 2?
No.
Alert: Forward Engineering Ring (Port Quadrant), Decks 1-3 water pressure of 314 kPa below nominal.
Ship time is now 12:00. Now commencing beta shift.
@ship
Alert: Forward Engineering Ring (Port Quadrant), Decks 1-3 water pressure of 314 kPa below nominal.
Forward Engineering Ring (Port Quadrant) water pressure now nominal.
Has anyone seen my stylus? The good one, not the backup. Last seen near the Pod 6 observation deck, I think. Or possibly the library.
Professor, the stylus is in your front left jacket pocket.
Ah yes. Found it. Carry on.
@kenv I have observed that you show signs of elevated cortisol levels following prolonged interaction with other humans.
I’m an introvert, Zalmux.
True for a lot of lawyers actually. It’s a bit ironic given how much of the job is essentially baby-sitting, but I guess that’s why we like our paperwork.
You perceive your occupation as custodial rather than advisory.
Yeah. You know, I used to be really into brewing beer when I was in school. I sometimes wonder if I should have gone down that path instead.
You perceive a meaningful distinction between managing the needs of microorganisms and managing the needs of humans.
Don’t you?
I do not occupy a reference frame that permits me to give a satisfactory response to that query.
Ship time is now 20:00. Now commencing gamma shift.
Alert: Pod 11, Decks 1-6 water pressure of 185 kPa below nominal.
Alert: Forward Engineering Ring (Dorsal Quadrant), Decks 1-4 humidity of 34% below nominal.
@chef why do we have so many bars of UP6 in Pod 1?
Those bars are nutritionally complete and shelf-stable for 35 years.
Well, they taste like it.
If you’d like to chip in for higher quality protein, I am accepting donations.
@mayak This is your tenth playthrough of Apollo’s Shadow.
so?
So we have SO MUCH OTHER CONTENT to explore.
but I like this content
@mayak
but I like this content
You’re being nice to Captain Reeves this playthrough. Why are you being nice? You’re never nice to Captain Reeves.
I wouldn’t say I’m never nice.
The first six times you played, you shot him. The seventh and eight times, you stranded him in the desert without pants. And last time, you told him his mustache looked like a dead caterpillar.
Honesty is kindness!