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[istoriografos]

[ When the video starts, it shows Nate sitting behind a desk, a book in his hands, feet up on the desk, boots beating the rhythm of a song in the background - if you're anywhere from his time, you may recognize Crank That, by Soulja Boy. The desk is a mess of papers and books and pens, haphazard.

Nate looks at the camera, the spine of the book in his hands reading Cadelle Through The Ages. ]

Fun fact for you, Cadelle. [ And then he looks back down at the book, reading out loud: ]

At Clementine Cadelle's funeral in 1845, her pet parrot, (that she requested in her will should attend,) had to be removed because it was swearing. It was heard using the term 'shitstick' as it sat perched on the front pew. She apparently also had a pet bear, whom did not attend the funeral.

[ He closes the book, a crooked grin on his face as he looks back up. ]

Now, if it was possible here, I'd totally go back in time just to meet her. Tell me, which historical figure would you like to meet if you had the chance?

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[istoriografos]

[ Terran. Not that she's the first alien he's ever encountering, but still. It's strange to hear it called like that. ]

So what planet are you from? You ever heard of Dominators?

[gardenofthegalaxy]

I'm Zehoberei, but I am the last of my race. And no, I have not heard of the Dominators.

[istoriografos]

Oh, wow, that's terrible. I'm sorry that you're the last one, that can't be easy.

[ Talk about depressing, to know something like that. Nate doesn't think he could handle knowing he was the last human ever. ]

Is that what your wish is about? Get your people back?

[gardenofthegalaxy]

For a long time it wasn't.

[ And if she were honest, it still wasn't easy. Especially when the tyrant that had slaughtered her people had taken her for a 'daughter'.

But that still wasn't something she spoke about freely. ]

It's done. It has been for years. My wish is to do with something more personal.

[istoriografos]

Oh. I guess I shouldn't ask what it is then, right?

[ Nathaniel, don't. ]

[gardenofthegalaxy]

[ He's just lucky this is a video call, but it's very clear from her expression that he's in danger of ending the conversation incredibly quickly. ]

I assumed it was polite not to ask people about their wishes. If they want to tell you, they'll tell you.

[istoriografos]

You're probably right.

[ Because she most definitely is. But Nate is far from tactful, most of the time. Sorry, Gamora. ]

Sorry.