"I think you're as qualified as anyone else. But come on, darling, the
interesting part of this conversation happens when you explain why you're
asking."
He keeps his eyes on them. "And the only way I can do that is to just get rid of those damn things at home, I think. It ain't right to put that on you so- I think I just have to do it myself."
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Date: 2021-06-04 12:29 pm (UTC)Really. Well, I'm up on deck.
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Date: 2021-06-04 01:30 pm (UTC)So he heads up the stairs to the deck.
"Hey Trouble."
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Date: 2021-06-04 01:50 pm (UTC)"Hello, warden."
They're drinking a coffee and looking unflappable as usual.
"So, what is that the network would find unable to communicate?"
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Date: 2021-06-04 01:56 pm (UTC)"Got a question for you, though. And I want you to answer it honestly."
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Date: 2021-06-04 02:00 pm (UTC)Trouble lifts their eyebrows in a way that says 'good luck', but simply says:
"Go on."
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Date: 2021-06-04 02:36 pm (UTC)He raises himself up a bit, pushing his hat from his eyes.
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Date: 2021-06-04 02:39 pm (UTC)"I think you're as qualified as anyone else. But come on, darling, the interesting part of this conversation happens when you explain why you're asking."
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Date: 2021-06-04 02:45 pm (UTC)"Thinkin' about what we talked about last. About the breach, too."
He folds his arms across his chest.
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Date: 2021-06-04 02:48 pm (UTC)"Yes. And?"
They just give him a bland look. Get to the point, friend.
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Date: 2021-06-04 02:56 pm (UTC)He keeps his eyes on them. "And the only way I can do that is to just get rid of those damn things at home, I think. It ain't right to put that on you so- I think I just have to do it myself."
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Date: 2021-06-04 02:58 pm (UTC)They sip their coffee slowly.
"Ah. You're leaving."
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Date: 2021-06-04 03:00 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-06-04 03:07 pm (UTC)Trouble laughs quietly.
"Darling. You know that's not really your promise to make, don't you?"
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Date: 2021-06-04 03:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-06-04 03:34 pm (UTC)They sober a little and look over to him.
"I don't doubt you believe that. But time away from the Barge and time on board do not pass at the same speed."
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Date: 2021-06-04 03:54 pm (UTC)He's getting dangerously close to a bit too emotional.
"I won't leave you without someone you can go to. There someone you trust?"
He's already asked Misty, but he does want them to have a say, even if it's not the whole say.
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Date: 2021-06-04 04:03 pm (UTC)"Mm? Yes, of course," they tell him. "Anyway, you needn't concern yourself about me, I'm very self sufficient."
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Date: 2021-06-04 04:05 pm (UTC)He sets his jaw at that.
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Date: 2021-06-04 04:07 pm (UTC)"Don't what?" Trouble's voice is a little sharper. "Is it so hard to believe that I'm actually trying to reassure you?"
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Date: 2021-06-04 04:11 pm (UTC)He looks away.
"Sorry. So hard to believe I ain't used to it?"
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Date: 2021-06-04 04:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-06-04 05:05 pm (UTC)Tess.
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Date: 2021-06-04 05:14 pm (UTC)Trouble is, of course, absolutely aware of this:
"Shall I tell her you called her that?"
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Date: 2021-06-04 05:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-06-04 05:20 pm (UTC)"Well, darling, I wish you the very best of-"
Their voice suddenly cuts out, and the cup they were holding smashes against the deck.
Their cabin is still around, but they won't register on Jake's item.
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