Open Tell-Phone Time

[kree_soldieress]

Hello. I have been told that this device, as primitive as it is, is a form of open communication to the community of residents here. Who seem to mostly be human. But that is another matter entirely.

I am Lauri-Ell of the Kree. I have some questions that I wish to see if people can provide answers to.

[She sighs. This is all so... strange.]

I have been told that I am stuck here and cannot return to space where my people are. I have been allotted a residence as well. It is much larger than I have ever had to myself. Not like my sister's place, but it's... Empty.

Is there perhaps somewhere that I could acquire cut flowers to liven up the room? Nothing potted.

Oh, and what do people do when they are not in their residences?

[Someone explain employment to her, please.]

Comments

[chaosvessel]

Maybe there's a florist, but silk flowers would last longer.

[kree_soldieress]

Yes, but they would not smell as good. Or be as delicate. Or feel so soft to the touch.

[chaosvessel]

But they wither in days.

[kree_soldieress]

Yes. But life is like that.

[chaosvessel]

I hope it lasts longer than that.

[Vincent's attempts at casual jokes always fall flat...usually because his voice does.]

[kree_soldieress]

One would hope. However that is not always possible with the state of the world being that which it is.

[chaosvessel]

Which world?

[kree_soldieress]

I have seen many, for my species has interstellar travel. But I suppose it is more accurate to note this is correct for the place where I have lived.

[chaosvessel]

Which you still haven't named.

[kree_soldieress]

Well, I live in a lot of places. I was made on Hala. I spent some time on Earth with my sister.

[chaosvessel]

[Earth he's heard of from others in another world. Hala is new, though.]

I've been led to believe Earth is peaceful.

[kree_soldieress]

Earth’s conflicts are more internalized than many worlds involved in interstellar politics, but conflict finds it.

[chaosvessel]

Of course. No one ever agrees.

[kree_soldieress]

Yes. Recently there was quite a bit of conflict on and around Earth. But we have brought it back to peace.

[chaosvessel]

Was the conflict of Earth origin? I'm...having difficulty processing something so large. My world only...started exploring space recently.

[kree_soldieress]

No. Not in any way that they should consider it so.

[chaosvessel]

So, other worlds brought their conflicts to them.

[A beat.]

That's a shame.

[kree_soldieress]

Yes. It was not something my people wished. But Earth had something the Cotati needed to conquer the universe.

[chaosvessel]

And Earth was in the way?

[kree_soldieress]

No, earth was their tool for victory. Specifically the Vibranium rich soils in Wakanda.

[chaosvessel]

[He didn't understand the specifics, but the gist was clear.]

War over resources.

[How familiar.]

[kree_soldieress]

No. Not at all. They wanted the rich soils because it would make the Deathbloom grow larger, faster, stronger. And thereby be able to kill all non-plant life in the universe.

[chaosvessel]

It still sounds like warring over resources, regardless of the motivation.

[kree_soldieress]

I do not believe it is as you see it. They have a personal grudge against my people, and those of my Emperor. And for that they lash out at animal-evolved life. They wished to return the universe to a guardian. With no animals at all.

[chaosvessel]

It's worse, then. Humanity was trapped in the middle.