Andromeda

II

{Day 2}

{Timestamp: 09:45:26}

{Date: 8/26/2148}

{Location: SC-Patroclus-04217}

{Beginning audio-visual transcription...}

Jaeme: Try it again, August!

(The camera reactivates, its systems updated, in the Reactor room. Jaeme is tucked away behind the reactor, while August stands at the activation panel. He punches in the nine-square code, and the reactor hums to life. Jaeme pumps one fist into the air, before slowly pulling themselves out. August looks at her, puzzled.)

August: I don't get it. What did I miss?

Jaeme: Your cooler was a bit wonky. I have it replaced, but you should talk to Ray about why the screen wasn't giving you the error message for it.

August: Got it. I'll make a note of that. Thanks for your help, Jaeme.

Jaeme: Yeah, no problem! See you around!

(Jaeme heads into the corridor outside of reactor, stretches, and begins to walk towards upper engine when some words in the same direction catch her attention.)

Egg: You tryna call me a Rud0lf?

Flora: No, but if you say you're not crushing on Moth, I AM calling you a liar.

Egg: Pssht, whatevah.

Flora: I think Chrys is stuck on the door - head back to our quarters, I'll catch up.

(Egg turns the corner, blushing furiously as she storms off. Jaeme turns the same corner Egg came from, to find Flora outside of Medbay, gently picking up her MNI unit, and moving it outside the door.)

Jaeme: What was all that about?

(Flora sets Chrysanthemum down.)

Flora: Oh! Hi! Umm... Jaeme, right?

Jaeme: That's me!

Flora: I'm Flora! Nice to meet you!

Jaeme: You too!

Flora: Oh, and to answer your question, nothing.

Jaeme: Your sister-

Flora: Sibling.

Jaeme: Sibling, thanks. Your sibling's face was red as an apple, are you sure she's okay?

Flora: O-oh! Yeah, she's fine, just an little... crush trouble.

(Jaeme looks at the Medbay, at Chrysanthemum, then back at Flora.)

Jaeme: They like Moth?

(Flora becomes flustered, and opening and closing her mouth, as if unsure what to say. Jaeme laughs.)

I won't tell anyone, don't worry. Y'know, I've worked with Moth before?

Flora: I- uh, yeah, I have too!

Jaeme: Really?

Flora: Yeah, I was on Mission Technique with her!

Jaeme: Cool! Well, then I think you also know that she-

Jaeme and Flora, in unison: Works herself WAY too hard.

(Jaeme's eyes widen, and Flora's head snaps up as they say this. They share a brief laugh before Jaeme continues)

Jaeme: I think that Moth could use someone to help her relax a little.

Flora: Oh, Egg is VERY relaxed.