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DELACROIX to VOID: 03-02-???? re: Anniversaries

[Marie Delacroix has been a denizen of this city for all of four and a half days. She has not yet wrapped her mind around this 'curse' nonsense, but when she later looks back upon her rather distinct lack of clothing and sudden desire to preen in front of a camera, she will be furiously indignant. For now, she just carries on using the camera as an impromptu mirror, watching herself in the feed as she puts on a wine colored lipstick.]

Zhe Von Braun launched on February 3rd in zhe company of the UNN Rickenbacker. Less zhan 'alf a year later, all of it's crew ees dead except for zhose who 'ave been taken over by zhe annelid parasite and one volunteer soldier 'o has been fitted with an illegal cybernetic rig at SHODAN's bidding.

Zhe ship was not ready for interstellar travel, zhe coolant tubes began to leak within a month. I was surprised that zhe entire structure did not shake apart as soon as zhe FTL was engaged. Eet was not a moment's rest keeping zhat hunk of junk in running order, and no one appreciated 'ow much work I put into eet, I deserve so much more appreciation zhan zhat.

[She toys with her hair quietly for a moment. Truly, this is the first time in a long time she has had a moment to herself. She may complain, but this is bizarrely relaxing.]

But at least zhe Von Braun was of modern fit. Eef I wanted to experience life from zhe beginning of zhe 21st Century, I would 'ave gone to a museum.

[What a shitty vacation destination... Sigh. She seems to be done for a moment, but then she remembers something, giving the camera a hard look.]

Who do I talk to about 'aving my pistol returned to me? Eet is of issue and I demand to 'ave it back.

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Was your weapon confiscated from you upon arrival? It seems odd as I was in my full battle gear when I had arrived. You have my condolences that this has occurred.

[As for everything else, she really has no clue what she just said.]

Eet was taken from me at zhe 'ospital.

Why would they take your weapon from you? Did they deem you as dangerous with it?

I was wounded and eet was discharged.

[She had fired it at someone she assumed to be an alien monster. Which he is, but she doesn't know that.]

They believed that you were trying to start a riot and therefore confiscated your weapon. If you plead your case I am sure they will return it to you.

[This isn't a fantasy world where war is prevalent, Gwen...]

I do not know what zhey believed. [Marie mutters this irritably, and because it is sexy day and she has a very strange idea as such,] I deserve more respect zhan zhis.

Every woman deserves respect. If she is a warrior, then she should wear her pride and honor and others should recognize it within them.

[She gives a humorless little laugh.]

Zhey never appreciate it until zhey 'ave to come running for your help.

That is correct. Once they rely on you for your talent, that is when you will receive the recognition you deserve.

And zhey take it for granted all the rest of zhe time.

To be seen for her beauty, and only as a warrior when she is on the battlefield. It seems men are no different where you are from.

[Any other day Delacroix would roll her eyes at the thought of any of her pathetic crew mates taking consideration of her beauty.]

Men are men, zhey come only in the varieties in which zhey are bred.

[That actually does get a wry laugh out of her.]

That is very true. Given their upbringing, they believe they are to fight victoriously in battle then be wed to a woman who is deemed no longer battle worthy. 'Tis truly despicable. [It's why she will always fight for her father, it's why despite she's been told that she is to be wed, she will continue to fight. She can still be of use to him!]

Zhey are entitled to nothing zhey do not earn.

[Le sniff.]

It would take a wonderful man to earn me anyhow. [Spoilers: she gets the best man she could ever ask for.]

[Marie does actually smile faintly.]

Your unyielding standards are noted.

I am glad to know that they are.

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