I Was A Human Canary In The Coal Mines

Lover. Radical. Ex-Pilot. Janitor. NT Elder. Fucking Exhausted.

[inverted-spotless-canary]

One of the new interns wanted me to try this website so we could gossip about one of her Bibles fanfiction (Dandre’s something?) and who am I to say no to a good time.

6 times out queen of mahjong. Old by any standards. Retired NT core pilot. Co-head of janitorial. Lover of bagels, cigars, and barrel rolls.

Bitch one way, Butch the other.

-Vera Lynn

OOC: hai, it’s me, i’m the guy, i run the blog :3

i do not play ss14 for access reasons but i intend to in the very near future lmao

you may have seen me lurking and rbing ur posts with my insights in the tags but i am ready to engage proper now :3

please kindly correct me if i get anything critical or petty wrong.

ok that’s it that’s the guy ily be kind to urself bye bye ^-^

P.S. I follow back from @tox__kn____y__i

[halosnothere]

well that can't be good

[halosnothere]

well that can't be good

[gods-strongest-hop]

Hello Mr. Paperwork Man,

Consider this my formal request for new mops. Specifically, my request for thirty (30) additional Class-F Cotton Mop Heads to be added to my next quarterly routine maintenance supply delivery, in addendum. I know you have some kind of sick and twisted burocratoiphila thing going on, but I've been at NanoTrasen long enough to know not to engage you sick filing freaks on stuff like this.

...

I have also been at NanoTrasen long enough to know things don't get done without doing so.

Here's the deal: all my B-wing staff's cleaning supplies are gummed up to hell with shit-grade synth-grenadine and melted polycarb. I need new mops. I am willing to fill out AT MOST two (2) pieces of paperwork.

Thank you for your time,

-Vera Lynn, Former Chief Combat-Pilot, Head of Janitorial. 

P.S. I’ll use the bloody “Supply Request Console” when I’m dead <3 -@inverted-spotless-canary

The Supply Request Console is still the preferred method of ordering supplies.

However, you have been... Very precise in your request. I can appreciate that (even if your time is rather pointed, and even confusing, in places. I have no idea what you mean by "burocratiphila").

Two pieces of paperwork maximum...?

Hm.

That can be done.

One intake form. As long as you put your specifications on that, then the only other piece of paperwork you'll need to fill out is the exit survey, as I can put those mops into my main request to Cargo, which I will fax over (along with my bureaucracy crate).

I hope this is sufficient.

[inverted-spotless-canary]

This would be amenable. Do you have info you need on them, or a template?

[gods-strongest-hop]

[slides intake form across desk]

[inverted-spotless-canary]

Mr. Paperwork Man,

Please see attached.

[inverted-spotless-canary]

Hallo janitor, may you please help us with the puddle of blood in the interrogation room?

and do not ask any questions.

-@godd-damned

I'm on my way, with several blunt instruments, which may or may not include a mop.

*Comm Buzzes* Hey, HOP, I'm calling in that favor.

@gods-strongest-hop (may or may not both because It Also Includes A Weapon and because I'M OUT OF FUCKING MOP HEADS)

[gods-strongest-hop]

hello """"""""""HOP"""""""""" im going to throw you out the airlock.

[stares at the image]

I don't usually feel this old.

[inverted-spotless-canary]

Ha! So true! I’m almost 30 years older than you and this one is a banger LMAFO (that means laughing my fucking ass off)

[gods-strongest-hop]

Hello Mr. Paperwork Man,

Consider this my formal request for new mops. Specifically, my request for thirty (30) additional Class-F Cotton Mop Heads to be added to my next quarterly routine maintenance supply delivery, in addendum. I know you have some kind of sick and twisted burocratoiphila thing going on, but I've been at NanoTrasen long enough to know not to engage you sick filing freaks on stuff like this.

...

I have also been at NanoTrasen long enough to know things don't get done without doing so.

Here's the deal: all my B-wing staff's cleaning supplies are gummed up to hell with shit-grade synth-grenadine and melted polycarb. I need new mops. I am willing to fill out AT MOST two (2) pieces of paperwork.

Thank you for your time,

-Vera Lynn, Former Chief Combat-Pilot, Head of Janitorial. 

P.S. I’ll use the bloody “Supply Request Console” when I’m dead <3 -@inverted-spotless-canary

The Supply Request Console is still the preferred method of ordering supplies.

However, you have been... Very precise in your request. I can appreciate that (even if your time is rather pointed, and even confusing, in places. I have no idea what you mean by "burocratiphila").

Two pieces of paperwork maximum...?

Hm.

That can be done.

One intake form. As long as you put your specifications on that, then the only other piece of paperwork you'll need to fill out is the exit survey, as I can put those mops into my main request to Cargo, which I will fax over (along with my bureaucracy crate).

I hope this is sufficient.

[inverted-spotless-canary]

This would be amenable. Do you have info you need on them, or a template?

[gods-strongest-hop]

Think fast chucklenuts!

I—

[brick clips secure windoor as it closes, bouncing off and grazing Declan's arm]

[Declan looks disappointed]

Do that again and I have to call security for assaulting a command member.

[inverted-spotless-canary]

I fucking love the new temperglass; very nice.

[gods-strongest-hop]

OOC post:

So.

I write short fiction that fills in a lot of my characters' stories. When I finish more Declan and/or Haymitch pieces, do you all want me to share them?

They will reference characters/lore you don't have full context for. They also will probably be slightly edited from the versions I post on the server (for other players' privacy). But I do have a lot of fun writing them. They're usually not super long—2k or 4 pages is the average.

I would also put CW on them when necessary. (Haymitch's stories often deal with memory loss and other mental health stuff.)

But I also have a really cool piece (I hope) coming for Declan soon, as well as a vibey Haymitch one in the works, and I'd love to share them if there's interest.

[t-r-o-p-s]

@godd-damned

Pssst. I saw you asked Declan Edmunds about his faith a while back. Now, obviously, as a good Space Catholic priest, I encourage asking intellectually rigorous questions of the faith. It's an important part of intellectual honesty and spiritual growth. In light of this, you should ask Edmunds if he thinks God can forgive people who have not forgiven themselves and who have never sought forgiveness. You know, to help strengthen his faith.

And don't feel like you've got to mention me. This is just me doing an act of goodness as a priest. I have to help strengthen the faith of the believers, don't I?

[godd-damned]

and how do I know you have nein hintergedanke? you dont want mention in your own idea?

i never trust priest. never done me good.

[t-r-o-p-s]

Fair.

Fair.

If I tell you it will make him defensive about his faith in ways that will strengthen your lack of belief, is that enough?

I confess (pun intended) that I do not ask this of you as a member of the clergy... But as a man.

[godd-damned]

i do not lack belief, god is real and i know it hates me.

and why trust man more than clergyman? man never likes not man.

[t-r-o-p-s]

A true misotheist. Fascinating—that isn't the most common position.

If you don't trust neither clergy nor man, and you work in security... Well, then I can offer you no identity that you would trust, I fear. No matter. My request was made from a place of spite anyway; perhaps this is God's hand to keep me from acting in anger.

[inverted-spotless-canary]

I love when shit gets messy.

[inverted-spotless-canary]

Hey, I saw you mention that you were paying for your drinks aboard station??? I just wanted to say-- your drinks aboard station should always be free. Unless you've really pissed off a bartender (which, as a bartender, I cannot condone), then they should be free. They're the only goddamn thing NT ever gave us. An... "opiate" as it were. For the masses. If they're charging you for your drinks, fuck 'em and get yourself some insuls and some wirecutters, if you catch my drift.

@t-r-o-p-s

That's so funny. Our bartenders tend to be pissy, and when you factor in I have to clean up their messes (thinking of you, Todd from B-wing) you’d think they’d be nicer to us! My techs in that sector still haven't gotten the synth Grenadine out of their mops, and god knows when NT will come through with new supplies.

As for the Poor Man’s "Grenadine", these hands still got plenty of juice in 'em. Still talking some things over, and, well, I am still the "janitor."

And, kid: as someone who's been though her fair-and-definitely-reasonable course of NT employment, I would be careful with talk about those "opiates." I mean, NT's nothing if not generous. You wouldn't want to get hooked, ya' know? -Vera Lynn, Former Chief Combat-Pilot, Head of Janitorial.

[t-r-o-p-s]

@godd-damned

Pssst. I saw you asked Declan Edmunds about his faith a while back. Now, obviously, as a good Space Catholic priest, I encourage asking intellectually rigorous questions of the faith. It's an important part of intellectual honesty and spiritual growth. In light of this, you should ask Edmunds if he thinks God can forgive people who have not forgiven themselves and who have never sought forgiveness. You know, to help strengthen his faith.

And don't feel like you've got to mention me. This is just me doing an act of goodness as a priest. I have to help strengthen the faith of the believers, don't I?

[inverted-spotless-canary]

As the kids would say, “this is going to be giggity.”

*grabs popcorn*

[covid-safer-hotties]

Apologies for more than one ask, I re-scrolled through your archive and realized I missed a previous ask. For me specifically, the issues with most non-cloth masks is the scratchy weird texture touching my skin and the increase of heat build up because I naturally emit the heat of a small space-heater.

So far the best mask that has worked for me is one that Critical Role makes that has a thing for you to put your own filters in for added protection, but it is still a cloth mask. Unsure if this is helpful information. Apologies, thank you for all the work you do.

What are Elastomeric Respirators? They are tight fitting respirators made of synthetic or natural rubber material, can be repeatedly used, d

This is a non-comprehensive list of elastomeric masks. An elastomeric respirator is a reusable body with replaceable filters. The lowest they go is N95 rated: most are P100 or better (specialized canisters for industrial models are perfect for wildfire smoke and other volatile gasses).

There are several not on this list at our archive. Just ctrl + F to search the page for 'elastomeric' and you should find the listing.

Ask questions about getting covid/etc. gear here

With soft silicone seals and lots of breathing room, elastomerics boast both improved comfort and efficacy. I'm a big fan of my Flomask and I know some people who really like the Envo mask, but you'll have to do some research and figure out what works best for your needs.

[covid-safer-hotties]

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[gods-strongest-hop]

OOC: All right. I just want some opinions.

Obviously this is Declan's blog. (The blog for Declan. The blog specifically designed to embarrass and give headaches to Declan.)

However, I've sent y'all multiple asks from my other characters—namely Declan's ex and Declan's son. This is useful because there are some things that Declan, as a character, simply won't engage with for whatever reason.

HOWEVER, this means I can't reply when you answer the asks, and this makes me sad.

HOWEVER AGAIN—and here's the real tricky bit—while Declan's ex does interact with him in some capacity, Declan's son... Basically does not. And I'm not sure how I'd navigate that in a sideblog.

Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Concerns? Paperwork to submit? Reblog, comment, etc.

Here at NanoTrasen, we value your feedback.

[inverted-spotless-canary]

OOC: might I suggest a sort of “communal access center” (think library computer) where each character can sign off, sharing an account with others who access that in universe computer? That way, Erik and Haymitch can interact with the community, without having to do it through Declan.

[inverted-spotless-canary]

Testity test

Nooooo the ask got eaten

[syndicate-amnesiac]

Can someone explain to me the idea of getting drunk? I just don't get it... So, as far as I've seen & heard:

It makes you act really stupidly.

You are actively poisoning yourself by getting drunk.

It doesn't even taste good.

So what's the deal with it, why do people get drunk? I just don't get it...

[inverted-spotless-canary]

Oh, oh, I know this one!

Existence is suffering and when you are drunk you get an ever so brief respite <3

You also get to give back all of the wages NT so graciously has given you,,