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[onthedouble]

I'd like to officially ban future use of ice breakers on the network, should the rest of Leadership agree.

As an alternative, we could require approval from an individual's boss before posting. Thoughts?

Ground Forces.

Any reports of note? I recognize I've been a little scattershot as of late with various trips to the ground, but that's no excuse for not keeping up with your paperwork.

Additionally, Dreamscape needs volunteers to watch the experiment participants, given the sleeper debacle. This ask is a courtesy — I will choose people if too few come forward.

Taryn.

Why does de Vries have a ring suddenly? What is happening on this ship? Every time I look away for a minute something strange has happened.

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[onthedouble]

I will never understand publicly discussing these things. It's really entertaining?

I don't think it would.

[reidings]

It can be and I think is most of the time, but I do understand your point of view.

Do you not have a favorite fruit?

[onthedouble]

And you don't think it leads to awkward feelings between coworkers?

I do.

[reidings]

I think most of us are mature enough to talk about any awkwardness that might arise. And if you're that afraid of things becoming awkward, participation is not a requirement.

Guessing you don't care to share that detail?

[onthedouble]

I care about the general health of Dislinked, particularly this ship. I certainly am not feeling awkward.

Persimmons.

[reidings]

As do I. I think most often than not those little games can provide a good distraction and outlet for what otherwise might've been a stressful day.

A good choice. I think I've had them once or twice.

[onthedouble]

I have no doubt about this, don't worry. I have a preference for productive outlets.

I had them a lot as a child. It's been quite a while since I've had one, though.

[reidings]

How are you defining productive? I think it might be different depending on the person.

It's hard to come by most fruit these days. Maybe someone could bring you one from a mission sometime.

[onthedouble]

Something of use comes from it. Which, as much as everyone argues 'bonding' comes of talking about your interest in your coworkers, I don't believe it.

I can dream. I'm always on the lookout when I'm on the ground.

[reidings]

I’ve had the opposite experience. But there are also ice breakers that don’t involve our interest in our coworkers. Would you find those more useful in bonding or are they all lumped in together?

I’ll start keeping my eye out too, although might be a bit until I’m down there again.

[jaxsons]

[onthedouble]

I struggle to think of a traditional ice breaker that isn't somewhat meaningless. The goal should be to learn how to work together, not to learn about each other's preferences. That can be done in social situations if so desired.

Appreciated. I can keep an eye out for raspberries.

[reidings]

I do think those things can go hand in hand in the right setting. Learning tidbits of information about one another might seem inane, but it lets us know what the other person likes or dislikes and often that says a lot about who they are as a person. And knowing who people are, and even sometimes remembering those small facts, can help us work together better.

That’s incredibly kind of you.

[onthedouble]

I think we have very different minds about this sort of thing, which isn't surprising given our temperaments. I don't agree but I certainly respect your opinion.

You're willing to do the same for me.

[reidings]

Likewise. I don’t normally make it a habit to defend ice breakers. So my apologies.

Well, we all deserve a treat and something to remind us of different times.

[onthedouble]

Everyone's allowed their stances, no apologies needed.

Yes, it can be useful.

[reidings]

Perhaps next time I should find one that’s less silly.

For now, we just have to settle for the bananas on board.