a general sort of texting meme;

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[vacat]

YES. IN SPACE. WHERE ELSE WOULD YOU FIND AN 8-FOOT TALL JELLYFISH?

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Arcturus IV has them. Ocean world.

But I remain mystified. Why am I doing this exactly?

[vacat]

SHE IS NEAR YOUR CURRENT LOCATION.
I WOULD GET HER MYSELF BUT MY HANDS ARE A LITTLE TIED RIGHT NOW.

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I'm guessing you mean that literally. Also: I do not want to know anything more specific than that.

Is she... a pet? Sentient? A bounty? Is she going to sting anyone? What's her diet like? Our xenobiologist is down right now with a case of the T'vexstalya flu, I'm not taking any chances with my crew.

[vacat]

SHE IS A LOST PET.
NON-SENTIENT.
NON-TOXIC.
BUT SHE DOES STING SO BE CAREFUL WITH THAT.

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You're lucky I owe you a favour.

I'll put her on a shuttle.

Where am I dropping her off?

[vacat]

MY SHIP.

( coordinates sent. )

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Enigma wrapped in a mystery garnished with just the slightest eau de cryptid.

I'll let you know when we've secured her. Otherwise, try not to get killed, huh? I don't want to write that report.