Falling into the cockpit

[itbelongsinamuseum]

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[Following the attack on Brussels, Alex had followed the Unity Group people back to their base. Not like the city was terribly livable at the time and if anybody could help her make sense of things it was the people whose job was dealing with these issues. The awful weather in Brussels during the mission was still clear as she was sitting in the transports back to base, showing themselves as wet, matted hair and positively soaked clothes.]

I should explain...Anything you want to know?

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[In the hours following the return a new girl could be found trying to find her way around base. She seemed faintly uncertain and rather preoccupied with something.]

Is there a shower I can borrow somewhere?

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[itbelongsinamuseum]

Just stay out of my room. I'll probably only be here for a few days and I've got plenty of things to think about without worrying about people watching me at night.

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[brought_it_back]

...Do security cameras bother you?

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[itbelongsinamuseum]

They would if they were in my room. Wouldn't they bother you?

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[brought_it_back]

No...

...The ones in the hallways can already be used to find a person's movements and habits...

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[itbelongsinamuseum]

It still feels creepy when people watch you undress for bed. Just imagine if it was some old, dirty guy.

...But I guess I get what you mean. If it's a concern for your life, having the hallways monitored is plenty.

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[brought_it_back]

Good...

...Could you tell me your name?

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[itbelongsinamuseum]

Oh, right I forgot. [Not like there were any distractions on the way to proper politeness.]

I'm Alexandra de Witt.

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[brought_it_back]

Eva.

You are from...Belgium?

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[itbelongsinamuseum]

Yes. Antwerp, to be specific.

...But how did you guess? Most people would have guessed Dutch.

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[brought_it_back]

A new civilian arrived, and Brussels was under attack this morning.

...Why would I think you were from...Holland?

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[itbelongsinamuseum]

People tend to forget about Belgium. And the name is Dutch.

But you're right it makes sense.

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[brought_it_back]

I have a good memory for places of conflict.

What happened?

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[itbelongsinamuseum]

Aliens attacked the district I live in. Followed by a giant monster...I'm pretty sure I'd be dead along with a lot of others if you people hadn't arrived.

Or maybe not.

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[brought_it_back]

I see...

...and your involvement was...

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[itbelongsinamuseum]

Wearing a supposed forgery that turned out to be the sealed power of the Sumerian god Enki and having it awaken to fight. The monster was sent by his ancient enemy Enlil.

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[brought_it_back]

[This face.]

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[itbelongsinamuseum]

It's not that much weirder than half of this place. I've already met a giant, angry robot, some kind of elf-girl and somebody with horns.

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[brought_it_back]

Skepticism springs eternal.

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[itbelongsinamuseum]

I know. It's weird as hell. I'm not even sure I believe my story. Not really at least. And I was there and have witnesses confirming it...But it's what happened anyway and I'll just have to deal with that.