[ Sometime after Gliese's announcement goes live and her channel has gone static, while Hope is waiting for the countdown to wind down - the light flickers off, engulfing him in darkness.
When the light returns, clasped to his sleeve is a small round pin depicting Ursa Major on the front. A small blooming flower is tucked into the pin. ]
At this point I'm waiting and responding to messages as they come, might as well keep my hands busy the meantime.
FROM: estheim.hope@cdc.org
If clean water is an issue then I imagine food might be a concern wherever we're heading as well. So, it'll be good to remind everyone to take what they can.
FROM: estheim.hope@cdc.org
But as I told Annie, if clean water comes to be a serious issue I know I can use my magic to fill in the gaps.
[ At least he hasn't been ordered to take breaks by Mom yet. ]
FROM: estheim.hope@cdc.org
Of course. Be sure to take care of yourself as well.
FROM: estheim.hope@cdc.org
Right, once we get down there perhaps I'll have more news on my side of things. Just know that Gliese doesn't like how small our numbers are and has sent me to the other instructors about it.
FROM: estheim.hope@cdc.org
I suppose we'll be having new faces soon to call on soon since it sounds like we'll be needing it.
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