Shell Interrogation

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Jesse Armstrong says, "Have a seat."
Aikira Thomas says, "... This does seem like I'm in trouble, sir..."
Jesse Armstrong asks, "You've not done anything wrong, have you?"
[Aikira Thomas stares at Armstrong.]
[Aikira Thomas 's eye twitches.]
Aikira Thomas says, "No."
Jesse Armstrong asks, "Is there... Something you want to tell me?"
Aikira Thomas says, "No."
[Aikira Thomas lowers herself onto the chair, sitting.]
Jesse Armstrong says, "Time is 2110, beginning interview."
Jesse Armstrong says, "State your name, for the record."
Aikira Thomas says, "Aikira Thomas."
Jesse Armstrong says, "Ms. Thomas, tell me about yourself."
Aikira Thomas asks, "I... what would you like to hear?"
Jesse Armstrong says, "Hm..."
Jesse Armstrong says, "Lets start with your educational background."
[Aikira Thomas hesitates a good moment.]
[Jesse Armstrong crosses one leg over the other as he leans back in his chair, idly brushing his hand against the rifle.]
[Aikira Thomas just continues staring at Armstrong, saying nothing.]
Jesse Armstrong says, "Your records are empty, Ms. Thomas."
Jesse Armstrong asks, "Unusual, wouldn't you say?"
Aikira Thomas says, "They've yet to arrive, then."
Aikira Thomas blurts, "Solis Cognito university, bachelor's in scientific theory and application."
Jesse Armstrong says, "Educated, lovely."
Aikira Thomas says, "A four year course, one that wasn't very worthwhile to me."
Jesse Armstrong asks, "Why not?"
Aikira Thomas says, "I got most of my experience in the field."
Aikira Thomas says, "That's why."
Jesse Armstrong says, "Ah, some things you'll never learn in a textbook."
[Aikira Thomas nods, smiling!]
Jesse Armstrong asks, "What about Nanotrasen, were we the first choice in your prospects?"
Aikira Thomas says, "The only choice, I'd say."
Jesse Armstrong asks, "Why is that?"
Aikira Thomas says, "It felt like any other paths were simply shoved out of the way."
Aikira Thomas says, "I lacked the freedom to pursue what I wanted to, in the end. NT was the only choice."
[Aikira Thomas lowers her hand downwards to her hip.]
Aikira Thomas says, "I learn so many new things here, though."
Jesse Armstrong says, "You make it sound like you arent given a choice, at all."
Aikira Thomas shifts uncomfortably.
Aikira Thomas says, "That would be the case for those in the field of scientific study, I'm afraid..."
Aikira Thomas yells, "But, in actuality!"
[Aikira Thomas shoots a hand into her bag.]
[Aikira Thomas rummages through it.]
Aikira Thomas says, "I'm quite content where I am."
[Aikira Thomas pulls out a little device.]
[Jesse Armstrong nods.]
Aikira Thomas says, "I've been given gifts a plenty, simply being here on my first few days."
Aikira Thomas says, "Little things, gadgets like this."
Aikira Thomas says, "I truly love it here."
[Aikira Thomas slips it back into her bag.]
[Smoke reaction goes off from device]
Jesse Armstrong says, "You seem to hold us-"
Aikira Thomas says, "TH-"
Jesse Armstrong says, "It's fine."
Jesse Armstrong asks, "Water vapor?"
Aikira Thomas says, "... unnecessary... byproduct --"
Jesse Armstrong says, "I press the wrong button too, sometimes."
[Aikira Thomas nods.]
Aikira Thomas says, "It's a smoke dispenser... sir."
Jesse Armstrong says, "Mistakes happen, it's only... Human."
[Aikira Thomas 's eye twitches.]
Jesse Armstrong says, "Please, don't call me sir. I work for a living."
Jesse Armstrong asks, "You seem to hold us in high regard. When did you join the Aurora?"
Aikira Thomas says, "Three days ago."
Jesse Armstrong asks, "Where were you previously stationed?"
Aikira Thomas says, "NCV Glorious Light, though briefly."
Jesse Armstrong says, "Ah, I can just ask them for your work experience."
Jesse Armstrong says, "I'm sure they'll know you."
Aikira Thomas says, "Y-yes."
Jesse Armstrong says, "Someone like you must be hard to forget."
[Aikira Thomas doesn't budge, sitting silent.]
Jesse Armstrong asks, "You said you get lots of gifts? You make many friends here?"
[Aikira Thomas looks to the door.]
Aikira Thomas says, "Yes."
Aikira Thomas says, "Many, many friends."
[Aikira Thomas looks back to Armstrong.]
Jesse Armstrong says, "Give me some names."
[Aikira Thomas hesitates.]
Aikira Thomas says, "... No."
Jesse Armstrong asks, "No?"
[Jesse Armstrong clicks his tongue.]
[Aikira Thomas sinks into the chair.]
Jesse Armstrong says, "There's no shame in admitting you're not making friends."
Jesse Armstrong says, "If it's any consolation, I had the same problem too when I first started."
Aikira Thomas asks, "Wh-why?"
Jesse Armstrong says, "Because I came here thinking it was going to be a new life for me, essentially."
Jesse Armstrong says, "If you knew me before, you'd see the change in the way I acted, the way I stood, talked, blah blah."
Jesse Armstrong says, "I was trying to be someone, I wasn't Jesse Armstrong."
Jesse Armstrong says, "That's the problem a lot of people have, is that they try so hard to be something they're not, not knowing you're only appreciated for who you are."
Jesse Armstrong asks, "Are you trying to be someone, Akira?"
[Aikira Thomas deadpans suddenly.]
Aikira Thomas says, "I'm simply fighting for what's right."
Aikira Thomas says, "You're a good man. I'm sorry it came to this."
[Aikira Thomas stands.]
Jesse Armstrong says, "Right and wrong, it's all relative."
[Jesse Armstrong stands himself up as well, slinging his ion rifle to his hands.]
[Aikira Thomas looks to Armstrong.]
Jesse Armstrong says, "Sit down."
Aikira Thomas says, "You aren't the enemy here."
Aikira Thomas says, "You never were."
Aikira Thomas says, "It hurts me to do what I'm about to do."
[Aikira Thomas shoots a hand under the table!]
Jesse Armstrong says, "It'll hurt, believe me."
[A struggle breaks out between the two, Aikira smashes her fist against Armstrong, disabling him, it is only mere moments after is he able to get up and escape from the room]