01. Open up my eager eyes, I'm Mr. Brightside.

[seeyaduke]

Is Uhura still aboard? I certainly hope that she is. I'd hate to think that she'd left in my little absence. Exactly how long have I been gone?

Are any of my delightful little people still here? Rex? Erik? Snape? Narvin? I do hope that at least one or two of you still are around.

I'm sure we can all just go back to the beginning where you forget everything you've ever learned about me. After all, it's what the Barge does best, doesn't it?

[Private to Shego.]
Still doing self-defense stuff?

Comments

Since the first worked in the gym, would you want her too as well?

[some-kinda-hero.livejournal.com]

Ana?

Private.

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

His face doesn't matter to me, as long as he's alive, really.

Private.

[subtlescience]

Interesting.

Private.

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

Why is that interesting?

[Private]

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

I bet you say that to all the women you find in leather catsuits.

Sure, after she gets a warden!

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

Claire. It's good to see you.

[thefuckening.livejournal.com]

The only thing the Barge does well, my dear, is instil mind crushing boredom.

Bitchin', THANK YOU. We need more Inmates here. o_O

[some-kinda-hero.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's...good to see you too. I mean, it is and isn't because it means you're back here and not home, but...you get what I'm trying to say, right?

[Private]

[truth_is_cold]

They come regrettably few and far between, and I approve of good fashion.

Private.

[subtlescience]

Your brother was horrifically disfigured.

And now he isn't.

You seem quite dismissive of such a miracle.

Private.

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

A miracle that's happened twice. I'm grateful for it, of course. I'm glad he can breathe... but honestly I don't care what Rex looks like. He's still my brother.

[Private]

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

I think I could be fond of you, Gaheris Rhade.

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

I understand, Claire, I know you mean well.

[some-kinda-hero.livejournal.com]

[Small smile.] Will you be rejoining us in the gym?

[Private]

[truth_is_cold]

I'm flattered, my Lady.

How far back have you read in public record?

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

Don't forget mindbreaking floods as well as ports where horrible things happen.

[requiresssacrifice]

Oh, I just remembered some other departures you've missed: Damon. And Armand. [SMILE SMILE SMILE SMILE.]

[thefuckening.livejournal.com]

Oh, I don't know, they've been all right so far.

[Private]

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

How do you know I did? And just Ana is fine. What do you want me to call you, darling?

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

I don't know yet. Probably, it depends on whoever the Admiral assigns to me next. Uhura is going to be a tough act to follow.

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

Really? How long have you been here?

[Private]

[truth_is_cold]

I did when I came aboard. I considered pretending I was a warden but most people have to ask anyway.

Gaheris. Or Rhade, whichever you prefer.

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm glad to hear that. Did you dance when they left? I would have.

[Private]
So who's Frances and why did she call me 'The Queen of Swords?'

[Private]

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

I see, Gaheris. I had considered that, but I'm afraid people knew me before, so there was little point to it.

So, darling, what are you in for, as they say?

Private.

[subtlescience]

I suppose that makes some sense.