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A sailing ship on a high sea by moonlight by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (Russian, 1817-1900)

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Fortunate Son - submitted by @meowstic-seer-of-the-future

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No no no no no dad you need to answer. You really do. It’s crucial to the wellbeing of Joe.

Hey are you going to E10?

This looks like a good message to ignore.

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I know.

Okay, well I wish you luck. Take care.

I see. Well, your solo-mission would do well to know where to start first. Vargas had to invite us here.

We spent the past few months in the dark.

I do know an incarnation of you… he’s my dad.

I also know that Vargas would jump at the chance to get his hands on me, as well. Another toy, something new to play with. Another fucked up mind to twist and distort further.

I invite him to try his hand.

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I prefer the one that Father befriended. He comes around and plays board games when Father needs company. Camaraderie.

At this point, from where I’m sitting, which is directly across from them, there’s not much that can drag his attention away. He practically has Johnny sitting on his lap, if it weren’t for the chair arm.

You could try messaging him, but I doubt it would do much. He’s keeping an eye on us.

I see. Well, your solo-mission would do well to know where to start first. Vargas had to invite us here.

We spent the past few months in the dark.

I do know an incarnation of you… he’s my dad.

I also know that Vargas would jump at the chance to get his hands on me, as well. Another toy, something new to play with. Another fucked up mind to twist and distort further.

I invite him to try his hand.

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I can’t deny that you’re right. Knowing what little I do about Vargas, I’m sure he would. But he seems preoccupied… or worse- satisfied.

I see. Well, your solo-mission would do well to know where to start first. Vargas had to invite us here.

We spent the past few months in the dark.

I do know an incarnation of you… he’s my dad.

I also know that Vargas would jump at the chance to get his hands on me, as well. Another toy, something new to play with. Another fucked up mind to twist and distort further.

I invite him to try his hand.

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TXT: I do! I can be pretty inventive when I want to be. Entertaining myself is one of my expertise... expertises? Expertise?

TXT: A beautiful place with great company sounds like quite a nice trip. I'm glad you had a good time!

TXT: holy shit. Uhm- I'm sorry to cut our comversation short. they found my dad. or dad found them, im not sure - but we're going to visit? him i guess. If you want, we can talk again after. That's up to you of course.

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TXT: Hello? Is this er... Sky Dib? Well, duh, of course it is- it says your name in the contacts right there.

I found your number in my dad's phone. It seems like you two were close- are close.

Do you mind if we chat?

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TXT: I like running, climbing, jumping jacks. I’ll do just about anything, actually! It would be easier to say that I don’t like push-ups, lifting weights, or pull-ups. I don’t really like doing anything that requires too much upper body strength.

TXT: Wow! 🤩 That sounds amazing! I bet the view was spectacular! Nothing is better than nature and the stars.

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TXT: Hello? Is this er... Sky Dib? Well, duh, of course it is- it says your name in the contacts right there.

I found your number in my dad's phone. It seems like you two were close- are close.

Do you mind if we chat?

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TXT: No, it’s not, but yeah! I do live here now! The freezy machine in the lounge and the access to an exercise/training room more than make up for the lack of bike riding. Though I do find myself missing exploring. But there are other things going on that are a little more important that require me to stay here.

TXT: Yes it all is. Have you explored/learned/experiences anything new lately?

@kneltnotbowed

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TXT: Hello? Is this er... Sky Dib? Well, duh, of course it is- it says your name in the contacts right there.

I found your number in my dad's phone. It seems like you two were close- are close.

Do you mind if we chat?

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TXT: It goes very fast and is small enough to zip seamlessly through alleys and tunnels. I love my bike. I just haven’t used it very often now that I’m here on the space station.

TXT: I like fixing things up most of the time, but I’m not really skilled at machinery and technology. Like, I can get a ship back up and running, but I’m not good at piloting one and figuring out all the buttons and switches.

TXT: I love traveling! It’s so fun to go to new places and find where all the locals like to go and do your own exploring. New cuisine and music and fashion! It makes me excited just thinking about it!

TXT: Oh, yes, I climb buildings a lot! That’s where you can get some of the best views and get into the coolest places! There’s a whole different world from the top.

@kneltnotbowed

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TXT: Hello? Is this er... Sky Dib? Well, duh, of course it is- it says your name in the contacts right there.

I found your number in my dad's phone. It seems like you two were close- are close.

Do you mind if we chat?

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TXT: That’s a tough one. I’ve found so much stuff over the years. I guess one of them would be that hover-bike that I found lying around. I fixed it up with some help from my other, “adoptive” dads. It made traveling a lot easier at least on land.

TXT: Another one is this gadget that acts like a weapon and a means to scale high buildings. I think it’s called a wheelbar or at least that’s what I called it. It’s fun to whack people in the head with. When necessary.

@kneltnotbowed

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TXT: Hello? Is this er... Sky Dib? Well, duh, of course it is- it says your name in the contacts right there.

I found your number in my dad's phone. It seems like you two were close- are close.

Do you mind if we chat?

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TXT: Any abandoned places with lots of space. Like malls or warehouses or factories. There’s almost always something of value to uncover under all the debris. And not necessarily of the monetary kind.

TXT: I love learning, too! I like to learn something new every day.

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TXT: Hello? Is this er... Sky Dib? Well, duh, of course it is- it says your name in the contacts right there.

I found your number in my dad's phone. It seems like you two were close- are close.

Do you mind if we chat?

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TXT: It kept life always very interesting! I learned to earn my keep and fend for myself. I also got to see many different places and explore them on my own time. I got into trouble a lot, but I always managed to get out of it. I guess it kinda helps that I can’t die!

TXT: That’s refreshing to hear. I can see why that’s appealing. If everyone you surround yourself with is the same or just like you, then you don’t really get to experience something new. And you don’t learn anything about yourself, either.

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TXT: Hello? Is this er... Sky Dib? Well, duh, of course it is- it says your name in the contacts right there.

I found your number in my dad's phone. It seems like you two were close- are close.

Do you mind if we chat?

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TXT: I’m always open to new experiences! I lived most of my life as a pirate.

TXT: What did you do? You have such a different personality from my dad that I have to wonder what you had in common. Or maybe I just haven’t had the opportunity to see his other… layers.

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TXT: Hello? Is this er... Sky Dib? Well, duh, of course it is- it says your name in the contacts right there.

I found your number in my dad's phone. It seems like you two were close- are close.

Do you mind if we chat?

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TXT: It’s not hard for me to have fun. Anything where I’m with other people or doing something active is plenty. I’ll have to look around for that troupe.

TXT: Did you and my dad ever do anything fun together?

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TXT: Hello? Is this er... Sky Dib? Well, duh, of course it is- it says your name in the contacts right there.

I found your number in my dad's phone. It seems like you two were close- are close.

Do you mind if we chat?

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TXT: That sounds like fun! I always admire performers, I’m not very skilled at dancing or singing or stuff like that. I have been told I can be quite dramatic, so maybe I might have an uncovered penchant for acting?

TXT: I’m starting to realize that. Thanks!

@kneltnotbowed

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TXT: Hello? Is this er... Sky Dib? Well, duh, of course it is- it says your name in the contacts right there.

I found your number in my dad's phone. It seems like you two were close- are close.

Do you mind if we chat?

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TXT: Oh, where do you work? What do you do? My other dad and mom are always busy too. Sometimes with work, sometimes with other things.

TXT: Yes, it is! I love making new friends! I don’t have many and most of them are animals right now, but I’m sure I’ll make more soon!

@kneltnotbowed

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TXT: Hello? Is this er... Sky Dib? Well, duh, of course it is- it says your name in the contacts right there.

I found your number in my dad's phone. It seems like you two were close- are close.

Do you mind if we chat?