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[bit_impossible]

[when the Sphere clicks on, it shows very little, actually, with the exception of the steel supports holding up the floor above. the Doctor certainly isn't visible from the Sphere's perspective. actually, the device is quite lost and only once he speaks is it able to hone in on his echoing voice, showing nothing more than a pale figure. the light in the maintenance bay is as dim and bad as he remembers, but thankfully, he can see pretty damn well in the dark.]

Hmmm, so this is as far as I can go, huh? [smirks to himself and heads back towards the stairwell leading back up to level 11.] Heh, good to know. At least there isn't another hole like the last time. [stops randomly, stooping over to pick up a piece of metal, the bolts still attached to the ends. he frowns, wondering what happened to the machine it once was a part of. or rather where that machine or ship is now. he shrugs and continues on his way, speaking again after a few minutes.]

Anyone else have a fortuitous conversation with Orion? Mine was...[opens the door to the stairwell, light spilling out and finally showing him to be completely naked--save for a rather snazzy pair of boxer-briefs with stars printed all over the dark blue fabric.]...rather illuminating. [still smirks, unaware of his state of undress. though, that smirk fades to a more serious expression as he begins to ascend the stairs.]

Still, he didn't blink an eye when I mentioned that the fact that I knew Ganymede was his father, or that yet again, not a single one of us is on the passenger manifest. [tightens his fists and smashes one down onto the railing as the door closes behind him, a loud clang resounding throughout the whole of the stairwell.] Obviously we wouldn't be on the passenger manifest, the idiot! And I just know he'll dick us around again like he did before! When it comes to saving a life, one shouldn't hesitate! Each life is precious and the more time wastes sitting comfortably in that damned ship of his, the more of a chance there'll be that everyone will just get hurt again! But no...he can't come himself...Ganymede'll just die again.

If I have to, I'll...[falls silent.]

Comments

[firebranded.livejournal.com]

You should have been more assertive with him, Doctor.

[bit_impossible]

I doubt this will be the only time he'll speak to us. He got cut off in the middle of our conversation.

[firebranded.livejournal.com]

That was obviously something that he conspired to do. He is still not worthy of your trust.

[...ignore his slight twitching. he didn't actually want to talk to you, and is only just now remembering this]

[bit_impossible]

You think I don't know that?!

[frowns, narrowing his eyes slightly. speaking of trust...]

[firebranded.livejournal.com]

[one eyebrow twitches in irritation, his customary biting drawl slipping back into his tone] You don't have to get on my ass about it.

[bit_impossible]

Well, you're the one who started in on stating the obvious! Horrible habit, you know.

[firebranded.livejournal.com]

I am only pointing out what you are not acknowledging.

...and it's a free ship, I can say what I want.

[bit_impossible]

Oh, I'm well aware of it. Ever hear the idiom, "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer?"

[firebranded.livejournal.com]

That I can accept, though it would be more prudent and much simpler to acquire what he knows and then deal with him in some manner so that he will not get in our way.

[bit_impossible]

If I could get my hands on him...

[firebranded.livejournal.com]

I can offer my assistance in that re--...no. No. Not a chance. [he's got the flat of his palm pressed up against his forehead] Forget it. Every time you idiots do something, something worse happens.

[bit_impossible]

Oh sure, blame it on us pro-actives. Sitting around with your thumbs up your asses is so the way to go.

[firebranded.livejournal.com]

Continuing to act in a manner that damages your person as well as the people around you is faulty logic.

[bit_impossible]

[glares] You think I'd willingly harm anyone on-board?

[firebranded.livejournal.com]

No, of course not. But you cannot ignore that every action that has been taken against the captain has resulted in a penalty of some kind. Unless you can divert his attention elsewhere, or onto an individual, nothing is ever...going to...

[he presses both hands against his temples, expression scrunched up in frustration and the effort it's taking to zip his lips] No. No! Like hell I'm giving you all any freebies!

[bit_impossible]

Oh, you're not giving me anything I haven't already figured out! Don't think yourself so special, you spiky-haired weirdo.

[firebranded.livejournal.com]

[irritated glare] For someone who knows it you sure do a sucky job of carrying it out.

[bit_impossible]

Perhaps I'm doing it on purpose just to get a rise out of Ganymede? Anything to change things up from the monotony!

[firebranded.livejournal.com]

It does not take any exceptional skill or manpower to upset the captain. It is not upsetting him that you are having difficulty with.

[bit_impossible]

Oh? And why do my actions matter to you? They haven't before.

[firebranded.livejournal.com]

Because you are the Doctor. [like that explains everything.

...which it kind of does]

[bit_impossible]

[props his hands on his hips.] And?

[firebranded.livejournal.com]

That is all.

[looking half pained, half exasperated] Believe me, if I could stop caring, I would.

[bit_impossible]

Awww, I'm touched. [smirks]

[firebranded.livejournal.com]

[uuuuggghhhhh, he'll be slinking off the network now.

today is just not his day. especially because hearing the Doctor said that actually pleased him]