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keeps_a_cool_head[In Zero, Scorpius does what he does best: he plans. Giving him space and time to think through what he wants and how to get it is one of the unintended gifts of his cell space, and he appreciates every moment of it.
After several days, he addresses the Barge]
A question to my fellow shipmates;
When an inmate commits a grievous crime, who is to blame for it? Obviously the inmate must share some, but what percentage is attributed to them and what percentage is attributed to their warden, who may be unfit to command them? A warden may fail just as easily by not admitting to something that could be most assuredly out of their control.
And what of inmates who aren't paired and no one has taken the time to explain to them the rules?
My apologies to Alex Summers. While it was certainly my intent to hurt him, he had done nothing to harm me and was simply in the correct place at the correct time.
[Private to Crichton]
Of course, John, we all know that you are the one fully to blame.
More like Alex will follow. You cannot hope to save them all.
In a few days' time they will be forced to release me. What has changed between the time of my entering this cell and the time of my leaving it? As a deterrent towards behavior, Zero leaves much to be desired.
I am willing to entertain ideas of a deal between us.
After several days, he addresses the Barge]
A question to my fellow shipmates;
When an inmate commits a grievous crime, who is to blame for it? Obviously the inmate must share some, but what percentage is attributed to them and what percentage is attributed to their warden, who may be unfit to command them? A warden may fail just as easily by not admitting to something that could be most assuredly out of their control.
And what of inmates who aren't paired and no one has taken the time to explain to them the rules?
My apologies to Alex Summers. While it was certainly my intent to hurt him, he had done nothing to harm me and was simply in the correct place at the correct time.
[Private to Crichton]
Of course, John, we all know that you are the one fully to blame.
More like Alex will follow. You cannot hope to save them all.
In a few days' time they will be forced to release me. What has changed between the time of my entering this cell and the time of my leaving it? As a deterrent towards behavior, Zero leaves much to be desired.
I am willing to entertain ideas of a deal between us.
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Date: 2014-03-03 03:53 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2014-03-03 04:05 pm (UTC)My latest host would have sat him down and given him a stern and honest talking-to, because that was the kind of man he was.
Me?
I think I'd try humility.
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Date: 2014-03-03 04:08 pm (UTC)How successful has it been for you?
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Date: 2014-03-03 04:12 pm (UTC)Admitting you're wrong is one of the most powerful things anyone can do. It's a test of character not only for you, but for the one you admit it to. It can change everything. It can move mountains.
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Date: 2014-03-03 04:13 pm (UTC)You've given me a great deal to think about.
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Date: 2014-03-03 04:15 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-03-03 04:15 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-03-03 04:19 pm (UTC)[ Humor in his voice. ]
I've been known to give problems due consideration every once in a while.
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Date: 2014-03-03 04:20 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-03-03 04:36 pm (UTC)Well, why don't I give it a try?
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You're not the only one here who's aiming for genocide.
[ Quiet, and frank, and deeply personal. ]
I know what it's like when that's necessary. When you're out of other options.
Mockery was not what you deserved. I'm sorry.
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Date: 2014-03-03 04:47 pm (UTC)You are clearly not well-versed in mockery if that is the best you can do.
[He's been mocked worse by better]
Is that your deal? Genocide?
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Date: 2014-03-03 04:51 pm (UTC)Yes. It's what I bargained for.
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Date: 2014-03-03 04:58 pm (UTC)[come on man wardens don't dream of killing millions of people]
These creatures you are working to eliminate. Who are they?
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Date: 2014-03-03 06:50 pm (UTC)[private]
Date: 2014-03-03 06:51 pm (UTC)[private]
Date: 2014-03-03 06:54 pm (UTC)The short answer is - yes. Probably.
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Date: 2014-03-03 06:59 pm (UTC)[private]
Date: 2014-03-03 07:03 pm (UTC)[private]
Date: 2014-03-03 07:04 pm (UTC)Are you quite sure there is nothing redeemable about them and nothing overlooked?
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Date: 2014-03-03 07:25 pm (UTC)These parasites, when they take over a humanoid being, destroy that being's nervous system and brain. Once control is established, that person is gone. They murder just to live, and they enjoy it - their blood lust knows no bounds. If I had lived among them, I would be dead.
Every time they have been contacted, every time speech has been possible, they have said one thing and one thing only: that they want to kill us. All of us.
I've been fighting them as long as I can remember. Longer.
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Date: 2014-03-03 07:26 pm (UTC)[private]
Date: 2014-03-03 07:30 pm (UTC)It's my last option.
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Date: 2014-03-03 07:40 pm (UTC)[private]
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