Feb 18; Video

[roeh]

[The commander's been around the debriefing block more times that she can count so she knows how to play it in front of the camera. Even if that camera was a nightmare of outdated tech that even now threatens to crack her cool facade. Just keep a straight face, Shepard. Make nice to get what you want want, what you need, and maybe no one has to get hurt. For once.]

Commander Shepard. Systems Alliance. Council Spectre. I doubt that will mean much to most of you but I figure it's worth putting out there in case it does.

So on the one hand, I got myself a bit of a promotion. Thanks but no thanks. [A beat.]

On the other, it seems I've been knocked back a couple centuries. Right into the galactic dark ages. How anyone survives on DSL is beyond me but here's my divine wisdom for the day. When spaceflight is capable enough to get you there, save yourself the decades of dicking around and check out Charon. You're welcome.

[With a smirk that is equal parts acerbic and playful -- I'm not happy but nothing personal -- she finally gets to the heart of the matter. A challenge is still a challenge and the rules of that particular game haven't changed as far as she's concerned. There's certainly allies to be found in a predicament like this.]

Now I get that this new found omnipotence doesn't quite extend beyond the boundaries of space time here but I'm all for beating my head against a wall so I'll probably be looking into it anyway. It'd be nice to have some help. In the meantime, anyone want to point me to a good place where I could pick up a gun? Its dangerous to go alone, after all.

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[roeh]

Why limit yourself?

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[jyajyaaan]

Why insist on using something that won't help you at all against what you need it for, yet will do wonders on harming dozens of uninvolved bystanders we're supposed to protect?

[roeh]

You seem to know a whole hell of a lot about what I plan to do with this thing. [Which was something when she wasn't even sure herself.]

[jyajyaaan]

Correct me, but I don't recall there being much other uses for a gun besides shooting things.

The amount of possible targets is rather limited here.

[roeh]

Maybe I just need something to keep me company at night. Like a teddy bear.

[jyajyaaan]

And there I thought you one of the big girls. What happened to the cold corpse of your defeated enemy? Not fuzzy enough?

[roeh]

A nice thought but that'd require a dead enemy in the first place. Are you offering?

[jyajyaaan]

Only if you get me flowers and some worthwhile foreplay.

[roeh]

Hence the gun.

[jyajyaaan]

One gun for two? That's stingy.

[roeh]

Don't worry. I'll save the last shot just for you.

[jyajyaaan]

Is that a promise or a threat?

In any case, I'm sure we can find some spare extras rounds if it comes to *that*.

[roeh]

And here I thought you knew me well enough not to ask. [Hint: It's both.]

Though I'm impressed if that means you can keep up.

[jyajyaaan]

I believe in deep mutual exchanges as the way to keep relationships working. Assuming things this early in would be detrimental of that.

I don't mind if you are a little fast. My adaptability is one of my biggest assets.

[roeh]

Oh forgive me I didn't realize I was dealing with such a gentleman.


Now tell me do all the girls fall for that?

[jyajyaaan]

Over and over again.


Jealous?

[roeh]

Maybe if I lacked any standards.

[jyajyaaan]

Now YOU are assuming things.


Should I pretend that I'm hurt?

[roeh]

I just call it like I see it.

[jyajyaaan]

So a smartphone or a computer camera.

[roeh]

Mindless and unable to function on it's own. Works for me.

[jyajyaaan]

Now I feel bad for your shinki.

[roeh]

[Oh now it's personal.]

At least he likes me. More than can be said about yours I'm sure.

[Also he's the best so there.]

[jyajyaaan]

I prefer mine to be independent and strong on their own. If they don't need me that's for the best.

[Besides, one's a dragon. You don't want a mindless cuddle-dragon.]

[roeh]

And I prefer to have someone I can trust at my back.

[Besides, she never said she didn't value those qualities either.]