Log 0015 - [Voice]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

It is with considerable disappointment that I report the departure of Hiziki Gard.

A word to the Admiral: make certain the next warden you assign me is sustainable. Inconsistencies and lapses are a sign of disorganization within your operations.

[Private to Catra]

I trust you've recovered from your ordeal.

[Private to the Boy, Mira]

The Chair is ready for its initial testing.

[Spam for Crichton]

[Now unpaired, Scorpius feels at liberty to test a few less-than-savory parts of his growing arsenal in the battle for John's mind. He waits patiently in the hallway towards Crichton's room, working diligently on Francis' crossword puzzle. Most of the human references escape him, but he's been doing research. Slowly but surely he'll understand this perplexing species that overwhelms the Barge in sheer number]

Comments

[Action]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

[Scorpius watches Harvey fade into the background noise of Crichton's consciousness, and is actually relieved when John resurfaces. He stands up, looking down at the human on the bed]

A few microts. No more.

Can you see, John?

[Action]

[neverfeltbetter]

[He shoots Scorpius a furious look.]

Yeah, I can see. Was that a concern?!

[Did Scorpius really risk his eyesight with this drugging bull-honkey?!]

You wanna tell me what the hell you did this for?

[Action]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

[He's not particularly inclined to discuss his prior conversation, but Crichton needs to be told something before he starts wondering to himself. So Scorpius replies,]

An attempt to wrestle the neural clone from your head.

I'm afraid it did not work, but I had hoped to catch him off-guard. I apologize if my methods have disturbed you.

[Action]

[neverfeltbetter]

[Angry snort-laugh.]

What, did you think you were doing me a favor?

[Disturbed him? Disturbed him?! It did a lot more than that, and he doesn't actually believe Scorpius is sorry.]

You're so full of it.

[He tries to sit up, but has to abort the action halfway through on account of the room spinning violently.]

Re: [Action]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

[Scorpius' completely neutral expression and tone have no hint as to whether or not he's actually sorry. But when Crichton slips back down, he's there to grasp his arm and sit him back into bed]

No, John. Remain here for the next thirty or so microts. By then, all effects of the seizure should have passed.

It was an attempt to separate the two of you and nothing more. Admittedly I should have warned you, but that would have been warning the clone as well. I needed to catch you unaware.

[Action]

[neverfeltbetter]

That's your story and you're sticking to it?

Hey, get your hands off me!

[He pulls his arm away from Scorpius as best he can, but admittedly it isn't until after he's been safely settled back onto the bed.]

[Action]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

[And Scorpius obliges, stepping back away from the bed once he's certain Crichton isn't going to roll off]

When you're able to stand, go to the kitchen and drink something.

I am..sorry I had to do this, John.

[Yeah he looks real remorseful]

[Action]

[neverfeltbetter]

Thanks for the tip...

[He might do as suggested, if he doesn't pass out again.]

Apology not accepted, now get the hell out of here!

[He still doesn't believe you.]

[Action]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

[If not, Scorpius will send in Crichton's inmate with a drink anyway. Best to keep him under surveillance during his recovery time. He gives a reluctant nod, knowing to pick his battles. As much as he'd like to stay and investigate the room, he doubts it would come to anything conclusive]

As you wish.

[And true to his word, Scorpius turns on his heel to go, mind working furiously on what he's just learned in his all-too-brief conversation with himself]