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MURPHY PENDLETON

"Not here right now. Which means I'm probably... somewhere else.
"If you're tryin' to get a hold of me for some reason, just wait for the tone and leave a message after the... thing.
"...Shit, that was... Th-that was bad. Is there some way to do this ov--?" [Beep!]

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[eripui]

What would you like to know?

[yardbird]

[a/s/l?]

What's your name? Where do you come from? How long have you been working for your employer? Does he pay well? Do you have any family?

[The last one seems a bit silly to ask, but it should help Murphy gauge a little on who these people are -- and if they have anything to lose.]

[eripui]

My name is Juri Boshi. I grew up on Alexandria. Before I joined Van Rijn's service, I worked in developing and advancing communications technology. I wasn't satisfied with my career opportunities, so I began looking elsewhere. That was about seven years ago.

My brother and his family still live there, but I saw an opportunity in joining this team, and I took it. My career keeps them comfortable.

What about you?

[yardbird]

[That's... acceptable. It may not be enough to convince everyone on the ship, but the fact that his questions weren't avoided with more questions certainly earns a few brownie points.]

Your work is supporting your brother then?

I'm Murphy - from Earth. I work as head of the support department on this ship.
I've got family here. That's why I had to ask.

[eripui]

And his family. I have a niece, Matsuri.
Having your family with you must be a great comfort. What did you do before you boarded the Tranquility?

[yardbird]

There a reason why your brother can't provide for his own family?
[...] Shit, sorry. That's probably an asshole thing to say.

It's nice, I guess. We look out for each other. A lot of people on this ship do, in case you haven't gathered by the general lack of trust.
As for what I did before - I used to be a car mechanic.

[eripui]

You're right. It is an asshole thing to say. Everyone can use a little help now and then, especially in this economy.

Why did you choose to apply your skills to support staff, rather than mechanical assistance?

[yardbird]

Yeah, it definitely came out wrong. Sorry.
It's just that things have been pretty bad on Earth for a long time. Sad to think that some things don't change.

Spaceships are a little out of my league - the Tranquility's mechanics don't exactly compare to a '52 Ford engine. I was worried about messing something up, so I applied to the support staff instead when I first got here. That way I can help out in all the departments if necessary. I do a little bit of everything.

[eripui]

Would you say that the current engineering staff is primarily composed of individuals with a higher level of technological experience than you?

[yardbird]

Definitely. Some probably more than others. I'm not very good with computers myself. It took me long enough just to figure out how my phone works.
The communicator, I mean.

[eripui]

How long would you estimate the adjustment took? Do you notice other passengers experience similarly long-lasting difficulties?

[yardbird]

Well, was almost a YEAR before I finally learned my lesson about not forgetting my only form of communication with the rest of the ship, if that tells you anything about me. I'm hardly a computer whiz, but I'd like to think I've managed to pick up on a thing or two.
If it's all the same to you, I'd rather not talk about the other passengers.

[Not after that guy on the network started threatening to kill anyone who divulges passenger information, but Murphy's not going to say even that. He'd rather avoid dying.]

[eripui]

Of course.
I'll contact them myself. Thank you for your cooperation.

[yardbird]

Sure, no problem.
For what it's worth, I really do hope you people are trying to help.