026 ☺ Voice☺ Now put your hand up, if you wouldn't man up if there was a fight here

[moreincommon]

[This time Mark is feeling fit enough to post with video, and he assumes people are far less likely to be alarmed with the bruises now on his face than the swellings that used to be there. Still, he is not quite up to his old self and chooses voice again, if only because it's easier to pretend that way.]

Since there's still interest in learning dances and we could probably all use some levity right now, how does Sunday evening sound for everyone? If it's possible to reserve space in the gym I think that would be the best meeting place. If it isn't, we can probably take a classroom in the learning annex. My thoughts are that we'll start with some simple ballroom dances from 20th century Earth, but anything goes! Everyone's welcome to come.

[Private, Bush]
Welcome back! I'm sorry to greet you this way, but I had a note about your inmate.

[Private, Sylvanas]
We need to talk.

Comments

Private

[moreincommon]

That's why I'm pretty sure they're both lying.

This is, well. I'm glad they're becoming friends, I just don't want it to lead to any more destruction.

Private

[shakenandlimp]

As far as regards theft they shan't be-- there is nothing left for her to steal. I have returned Jones' heart to his care.

I can't help but feel-- he doesn't trust a soul aboard this ship, all pent with hate and all, but he trusted her. I can't help but feel it's to her credit.

Private

[moreincommon]

That's a relief to hear. Still, the boundaries she crossed to get it in the first place...

For the most part, I agree, but I'm concerned they might influence each other badly. They're both angry about being here to begin with, and I doubt they're calming each other down on that front.

Private

[shakenandlimp]

You're right. But we mustn't keep'm from each other, they'll only conspire and be sullen.

I am not sure, at all, how to lead'm into more peaceful pursuits.

Private

[moreincommon]

No, I agree. That would be the worst possible thing to do. If only they were more open to the idea of talking it out.

Re: Private

[shakenandlimp]

Well, they ain't.

I have thought about finding something to keep Jones busy but he will kick, I think.

Private

[moreincommon]

He sounds like he needs a lot of encouragement.

Re: Private

[shakenandlimp]

What he needs is- !

No. Pardon me. But he wants nothing to do with the barge, I can tell you that, and resents when he's told to.

Private

[moreincommon]

You can finish that sentence if you want! It sounds like we tapped into something there.

If you can find an activity that makes good use of his talents, he's more likely to stick with it. What is he good at?

Private

[shakenandlimp]

No, it is rude and it is not to be.

But... he is a sailing captain, like me. His skills are with the management of men, with wind, and tide, and seamanship and weather.

There's nothing for either of us here. We must make our own.

Private

[moreincommon]

Well, maybe those skills aren't very useful here but there has to be more than that. He's really not interested in anything else? Neither of you are?

Private

[shakenandlimp]

He is a musician, you'll have noticed. I think the whole ship must have.

Private

[moreincommon]

I have. It's really a shame we don't have any music facilities, because he might do well there.

Private

[shakenandlimp]

He'd monopolise them. But that's not work; that's not discipline.

If I liked Chromie less I might oblige him to work at the library, but it seems a bit like pressing my responsibility onto her.

Private

[moreincommon]

Couldn't it be?

Chromie can handle a lot more than most people think, but I see your point. Is there any type of work you two might be able to do together?