004 ☺ Video ☺ You're always telling me what to do, I just can't seem to get rid of you

[moreincommon]

Hi everyone, just wanted to share a few safety reminders for leaving the Barge. First of all, of course, don't go out alone. Always bring someone with you in case you get into trouble and need help – or in case they do. Reminder two, keep your communicator with you at all times. Reminder three, be very considerate of any local creatures and-or people and only approach them peacefully. We're on their territory, and we should respect them. Reminder four, don't take anything from outside. It's only right to leave the area as undisturbed as possible. [Yes, he beams as he says it, and fully expects everyone to comply with his rules.]

Reminder five, have fun! The ocean floor can be kind of scary, but it's also a beautiful place.

[Filtered to Toto, Fukawa, and Junko, and by extension Senji and Arkady]

After being stuck in Zero for so long I think you kids could really use a little time to stretch your legs and explore. What do you say to a swim around outside? As long as we all stick together I don't think we'll have any problems.

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[Filter] TELLING IT LIKE IT IS

[omaera]

[Holy despair, Mark, are you serious.]

YES! Sounds like a huge clusterfuck!

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[moreincommon]

That's – really not what I intended. At all. But I'm glad you're so excited about the idea.

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[omaera]

HAHA! I can't wait! I lo-o-ove disasters!

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[moreincommon]

Sorry to disappoint you but I don't think that'll happen.

[private]

[cannibalmind]

Ah, yesss, hello, Mr. Lilly, this isss Doctor Hannibal Lecter. [Complete with fangs and large ophidian eyes.]

I've gone through a ssssomewhat inconvenient transssformation for land, at the moment, ssso *cough* so getting off the Barge is going to be interesting. But I'm about to volunteer for Infirmary shifts, and it is time that we conferred. I believe that it is currently just uss--us in the Barge pool of mental health professionals. From my observations over the last year, we have a great deal of work ahead of us, for there is considerable need for our services. Besst if we work together, don't you think?

At any rate, if I can get up to the deck with this...thing...that has replaced my legsss, I'd like to join you on your exsssplorations. No time like the present, after all. And I have a feeling this form will be useful in case of trouble.

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[moreincommon]

[That's more than a little intimidating. Mark blinks a few times before offering Hannibal a slightly delayed smile in return, nodding in greeting.] Good evening, Dr. Lecter. I hope you're doing well apart from the, uh. Sudden change. That's got to be a little awkward.

I think working together just makes sense. We really ought to have some form of organized mental health resources in order to better help the inmates and any warden who wants help too. Charles Xavier's also trained in psychiatry, but I don't think he's practiced before.

Do, uh, do you need a hand?

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[cannibalmind]

Nothing I can't ask the Admiral to replace, fortunately.

Yes, yes, let's discuss it. And perhaps approach Xavier once we have our ducks in a row.

[His spiky smile fades, and he actually looks somewhat sheepish.]

...actually I am stuck in my room. My lower half appears to have become a sea snake.

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[moreincommon]

Great! If you've got some time to meet soon and brainstorm a plan, just let me know.

[He rubs his chin, considering the situation.] Yeah, that could be a problem.... You seem to be a gorgon of Pacific Islander descent, and I've read that they have to wear special tail-covers on land.

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[cannibalmind]

Asssside from my breakfast duties, I have nothing but time until I've secured a place on Infirmary staff.

[He looks intrigued as he peers at the tail.] Yes, I see. None of those flat belly scales that land snakes use for leverage.

Your world must be fascinating.

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[routemistress]

[Iris usually enjoys Mark, but it's a visceral kind of irritation to her to be spoken to as though she were on a school trip, so she's got a somewhat truculent tone about her when she answers. Even though his guidelines more or less mesh with how she was going to behave anyway.]

Anything local gets in me face, it gets rammed an' boarded, cully.

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[moreincommon]

Boarded by wh– is there a reason you're being a pirate?

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[routemistress]

Arr, matey, the pirate's life is its own reason! The freedom of the 'igh seas! Thud an' blunder, rum an' plunder, what's not to love?

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[moreincommon]

Is this a Barge influence thing or are you just pretending?

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[routemistress]

Pretending? Pretending? Arr, I'll 'ave you know the Pirate's Code - all right, the Pirate's General Guidelines - are a lifetime commitment, matey!

...'Ey, 'ave you ever considered a career change? We're auditioning for parrots.

[mistconduct]

Reminder six: You're a douchebag with a permanent stick up his ass.

[moreincommon]

Uh –– well, that's your opinion.

[mistconduct]

It's a fact. I got it out of a brochure.

[moreincommon]

Did you write it?

[deadly_ned]

I appreciate what you're trying to do.

That being said, I'm not...entirely sure how successful it would be. Given the nature of...destructive people and the wont to do something immediately after being told not to.

[moreincommon]

I figure a reminder can't hurt. There are always some people who do the opposite of what they're told, but I think most of the people on board are logical enough to see the sense.

[deadly_ned]

Logical? Here?

You're one of the most optimistic and cheery sort of people I've ever met. Are you a historical conservationist?

[moreincommon]

We've got some very intelligent people on board. I'm sure they know a good guideline when they hear it.

Oh, thank you! No, I'm a social worker. I'm Mark, I don't think we've met.

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[syouko]

Do you really think I'd want to spend any time with those two? They're why I had to knock myself out for a week!

[strangehistorian]

These are all great ideas! Ports can be very dangerous.

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[espanola]

['You kids'. The phrasing is why he's smiling. Your face still annoys him, though, Mark.]

[It should be noted that Toto is half-eel right now, his body elongated, gills half-grown on his neck (though more for decoration than function), and his teeth multiplied and sharp as anything. He's showing them off.]

That's very sweet of you.