0021 - [Video]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Now this is...promising.

I don't expect we're able to direct calls to those of our choosing?

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[gard]

I don't think I'm going to be wardening anywhere any time soon.

[keeps_a_cool_head]

A shame. But you were skilled, while you were in my company.

Are you in trouble?

[gard]

[ Slightly strangled noise. ]

You could say that.

You could also say, for example, that I just murdered a political figure in full view of a few hundred actually present and a few billion watching the broadcast.

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Inspiring.

I approve.

[gard]

Thank you, Scorpius. Your words bring lightness to my heart.

[ n o p e ]

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Your aloofness doesn't fool me, Gard.

[gard]

I'm terrified.

Happy now?

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Immensely.

What have you been doing, Gard?

[gard]

Didn't I just answer that question?

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Not to my satisfaction. Not in detail.

[gard]

Not to put too fine a point on it, but I don't trust you.

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Because you don't remember me, or because I am a self-confessed prisoner?

[gard]

Because you're asking questions.

[keeps_a_cool_head]

I apologize. I'm naturally curious.

[gard]

Be a little less curious. Or watch the news.

[keeps_a_cool_head]

I'm afraid I don't get your news here. And you should know how impossible it is to stave off curiosity.

[gard]

He was about to sign it. He was about to bring Bajor into the Federation.

Now - there'll be fingers pointed. Bickering. The strongest voice for Bajor's membership is silenced.

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Do you feel accomplished? Safe?

[gard]

Definitely not safe.

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Perhaps that's why you came to the Barge in the first place.

[gard]

You're talking a time loop? This conversation is why I go?

[keeps_a_cool_head]

It's not impossible.

[gard]

Not even unheard-of.

[keeps_a_cool_head]

Do you feel at all inclined to see the Barge?

Perhaps not now, but...someday.

[gard]

Maybe.

Maybe.

It sounds - really fun, actually.