F-026: Spanial (N-Space to Jump Point), Common Area
Occupied Oliver
Oliver
I think the main effect of the crit fail is that Oliver is relatively clueless about how people are feeling about him.
Lia
Lia will pick up that Oliver just isn’t gelling with the group.
He seems to be trying, but for whatever reason people just aren’t warming to him, for example, his comment about the work routine was probably intended to be casual, but it’s likely that a few people interpreted it as arrogant. He hasn’t actively annoyed anyone, but no-one at the table seems particularly excited by his presence.
She can do something about that, or not.
“Hey. Congratulations again.”
She smiles.
“Thanks. Nice to have a legit qualification.”
She sips her drink.
“How are you doing?”
He smiles back. “It’s always nice to achieve something, having it quantifiable is a bonus too.
He nods. “Yeah, it’s going well I think. I don’t feel like I’ve actually done much but I’m glad to help where I can. Gregar did most of the hard work.”
“Right. Cos computer systems are totally his thing.”
There’s a wry quirk to her lips.
“How did that install go, Gregar?”
Oliver can speak first if he wishes, otherwise I’ll move to the next post.
“Yeah. But I didn’t have to climb through the engine and get wet and cold.”