Log 0011

[keeps_a_cool_head]

[Private to Mira Hidalgo, Motorcycle Boy]

Have either of you spoken to the other before? I should find it curious if you didn't; both of you seem to be suffering from reduced or missing memories.

I believe the three of us can work together to fix our mutual problem.

[Private to Gard]

Recent revelations have come to pass in the latest Barge flood. Pursuing John Crichton has dropped in importance and now my graduation is tantamount. What is the quickest way you know in order to make this happen?

[Private to Aeryn]

A word, Aeryn.

Comments

[ private ]

[soliterraneous]

You're already at three.

[ private ]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

[Really, Aeryn? You're really going to take him at his literal word? So not impressed.]

Then permit me a few more atop that.

I have begun exploring alternatives to my goal that do not involve the wormhole technology in Crichton's mind.

At this moment I have my severe doubts, but how great are the odds of your consenting to work with me on such a project?

[ private ]

[soliterraneous]

It depends on the nature of the project, and how much it puts myself and others at risk.

[ private ]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Happily enough, the one taking the greatest risk to life and limb would be myself.

This Barge gives me a rare opportunity to test the weaknesses of the Scarran immune system. I have interest in perfecting a biological weapon capable of weakening and killing them, tailored to their specific DNA.

Testing it on myself will be a given, but I cannot be certain whether its effectiveness will be due to my Scarran or Sebacean genetics.

Unless I had a Sebacean that could participate and emerge unharmed.

[ private ]

[soliterraneous]

[ Aeryn suppresses the urge to narrow her eyes until they're nearly closed. There's a lot of room for error in what he's suggesting. Even more if he's not being completely honest with her, which, honestly, she doesn't expect him to be. ]

Who else would you be using to complete this project?

[ private ]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

There are no other species on this Barge who occupy the same space that Scarrans do.

[ private ]

[soliterraneous]

I will consider it.

Re: [ private ]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Thank you.

As an additional incentive, I would urge you to check your communicator. Some time ago I planted an incendiary device inside of it. Feel free to remove it at your leisure - it will not ignite.

[This is his way of being nice. Graduation, here we come.]

[ private ]

[soliterraneous]

[ SIGH. ]

What was the purpose of this incendiary other than to kill me?

[ private ]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

To ensure an additional way of keeping John under my control. A plan that no longer holds interest for me.

[ private ]

[soliterraneous]

What does your warden think of your new plans?

[ private ]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

I have not yet seen fit to inform him. He has his own idea of what I ought to be doing for my path to graduation.

[ private ]

[soliterraneous]

It is his job, Scorpius, and you are difficult to trust.

[ private ]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

I will try his ideas, so long as he allows me to try mine.

[ private ]

[soliterraneous]

If I agree to this, I demand there be oversight before I turn myself over to your experimentations.

[ private ]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Of course.

My warden's presence, I presume?

[ private ]

[soliterraneous]

That will be fine.

[ private ]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Then I will speak with him and confer with you once he gives his consent.


You surprise me, Aeryn.

[ private ]

[soliterraneous]

In what sense?

[ private ]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Not everyone would consent to assisting someone who has spent a good portion of their time working to disrupt the lives of them and their allies.

[ private ]

[soliterraneous]

I suppose not. I would hate to be...predictable.

At worst, you could put me in some sort of disabled state that would require my death to eliminate.

[ private ]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Not an ideal situation for either of us. I'll endeavor to avoid it.

[ private ]

[soliterraneous]

How considerate of you.

[ private ]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Beneficial for one, beneficial for the whole.

I'll speak with you again once I have my warden's consent.

[ private ]

[soliterraneous]

All right.