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[A heavy sigh is the first thing that can be heard before Rey speaks: She doesn't normally like talking this much, but having seen a number of those who lack experience in toughing it in harsh conditions won't bode well for the inevitable move.]

"Think there're a few things that we should discuss among ourselves before our relocation. Regardless of where we end up, it won't be a vacation. You can kiss any ideas of a Caribbean getaway in a jungle, but the fact of the matter is that we're going to end up in both the ice planet and jungle eventually. People should know how to survive in both."

[Some might recognize it when she's channeling that firm tone, like a commanding officer. It isn't something Rey lets surface often.]

"Jungles provide a fuckload of threats we've never dealt with before, and that's native animals and insects that we have no clue how to handle. Shit that can spread disease if you don't know what to be on the lookout for. Water could be contaminated with parasites and predators. Plants could be poisonous or result in allergic reactions. There're hundreds of factors that could potentially snuff you or give you a world of hurt, and that's not including heatstroke.

"Below freezing conditions are also a bitch, but can be easier to combat than you'd think. Can provide some old Russian remedies at the Speakeasy to help cope with the climate -- we'll also need to tailor proper suits and clothing, too. Extreme cold is no fucking joke, obviously. We'll probably be fine in the city, but if anyone wants to go and check out those embassies then you want to be ready for that shit."

[Pause.]

"Lastly, it'd be better that we keep everyone up to date on how to fight the Null and what their weaknesses are, as well as being properly equipped to handle them. Rage's bows and arrows and swords are useless as a nun's tits against synthetics, so it'll be up to us to be prepared. Destroying bastards like those comes as second nature to something like me--" [Oops, sorry Rey's friends and fam, but old habits die hard when she gets into this mode.] "--so if anyone is looking for training and information on how to kick their asses, you can find me at the Speakeasy."

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Uhmmmm...

[It's a bit of a struggle not to instantly say she can figure it out, but she really, really needs to stop lying to make people happy. Look how deep it's already gotten her.]

I don't... t-think so. Unless they're things I don't recognize by that name, because it's possible, but probably... not??

[Nailed it.]

Is that what they're made out of?

[Rey appreciates the honesty, Alphys.]

No worries, think that's shit we can go over together at your lab.

[Unfortunately she left the suit at her house, so it's on a separate island at the moment. Which means a stupid commute is in order between two islands.

[Fuck, this planet is so much trouble.]

It's one of the materials for it, yeah.

Oh, uh. Yeah.

[Welp, she's either gonna sink or swim on this one, so we'll see!! I guess!! Who knows!!]

Just uh, c-come over anytime. I'll be here. If I can't uh, perfectly replicate it, maybe I can figure out how to make something that, uhm, does the same thing. Maybe.

Mn, guess it's better than nothing. Just not a big fan of the "sitting around with our thumbs up our asses" approach to this move, so it'll be good to have something to more productive to do with my hands.

Will make sure you don't die an icy lizard death, either way.

[She gives her a wobbly little smile for that one. She appreciates it, Rey. Really she does.]

Thank you. I guess if I can't, uh-- I mean the suits generate heat, right? Maybe I can isolate that component, or-- I'll take a look. Really, uhm. Thank you for all this. I'll do my best to p-pull my weight, too.

The suit itself was designed for me specifically, which means that it's supposed to amplify heat as well... But the normal heatsuits provide warmth for the human body, so it's something.

[At Alphys' gratitude, she just shrugs it off. Don't want to make this too weird or anything, yo.] And no worries. If there's anything that can be done, we should look into it, right?

I, uhm-- oh. Well that can still work, maybe! I can look.

[She nods at that second part, even though Rey can't see it.]

Yeah. I, uh, a-appreciate it.

Good, good.

[She likes being useful, and she knows other people like Alphys likes it as well.]

Hey, you're important. Wouldn't want you to turn into a popsicle if we end up in a place like the tundra.

O-Ohmygosh stop.

[She's blushing too much to exist!!! God!!]

I'll just, uhm-- get to work when I see you! Yeah! Okay??