Video One: Hello Citizens!

[lesliemonster]

Hello, Paw – um. Wait a—

[The screen comes up, and the viewer is treated to a lovely close up shot of a single, blue eye. Then a nose, and then there’s the rest of her! Leslie sits at her desk chair, wearing a blue blazer set that she specifically purchased for today. She clears her throat, and smiles.]

Hello. I am Leslie Knope, from Pawnee, Indiana. United States. Planet Earth. [A pause. How cool is this!?] I really admire the work that you all are doing here, and I am so happy for the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and pitch in. Metaphorically. Phorically, I would possibly change my shirt first and then help however I can.

[If anyone needs her to help build cabinets, she has a toolbox – no, Leslie! Stay on topic.] I’ve got a few ideas for upcoming community activities! Now, what is the status of your parks around here?

[Edit: Spam for residents of Level 8: Sitting in front of your doors, you will find a small basket of various candy treats, including several Nutra-Yum Bars. There is a note attached that says:

"A little taste of Pawnee, Indiana. From your new neighbor, Leslie Knope!

P.S. Please don't eat more than one Nutra-Yum bar a day or your teeth may fall out. That is not an expression, that is a legal disclaimer."]

Comments

[inhistorybooks]

I guess you've already heard about movie night. Welcome to the Barge, Ms. Knope.

[lesliemonster]

I take it you're Commander Tucker? It's a pleasure to meet you.

[A look from side to side, and then with the widest eyes you have possibly ever seen:]

Can I ask what kind of Commander you are? Navy? Space Navy?

[inhistorybooks]

I've heard Starfleet referred to as the "space navy" before.

[lesliemonster]

Is it though?

[All one word.]

[inhistorybooks]

Well, we're more of an exploratory group than a real military organization, but we've done our fair share of protecting people that need it, so I guess there're worse things you could compare it to.

[lesliemonster]

[...well if that is not the dreamiest thing she has ever heard.]

What kind of movies do you watch in the space navy -- erm, Starfleet? Top Gun? Space Jam? Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion?

I'm not sure why I ended with that one.

[inhistorybooks]

[He's married Leslie, sorry. :C]

My personal favorite's the original Frankenstein movie- [And ALL OF ITS SEQUELS.] And lots of other horror movies, but I've probably seen most of the ones you're familiar with. Movies are kinda a hobby of mine.

[lesliemonster]

[And Ann Perkins is a woman! Leslie can still platonically appreciate beautiful tropical fish as they surround her.]

Really? Have you ever seen A League of Their Own? It's my favorite movie of all time.

[inhistorybooks]

[Best metaphor.]

Yeah, definitely. Sports movies aren't really my thing, but I liked it. We could do a showing, sometime next week?

[lesliemonster]

[Commander Tucker, you are aces.]

That final conversation between Geena Davis and Geena Davis's sister? Tears.

Let's do this thing.

[inhistorybooks]

Sounds good. I'll go dig out my copy. We've got a pretty extensive movie collection on board, so if you're ever in the mood to watch something you might not've brought with you, there's a pretty good chance we've got it.