There are worse things out tonight than vampires

[zouichi.livejournal.com]

Taking some friendly advice, Zouichi had come down to visit the Media Library and get a rundown on some advanced human interaction. He should probably have asked which movies would be best suited for the task, however, because there were quite a few available in the pod room.

He picked a title at random, instead -- an action movie about a half-vampire marauding about with bladed weapons fighting other vampires.

Well, there seemed to be plenty of magical or mythical beings aboard the ship -- maybe this would make good research material.

He kicked back and began to watch.

[Doing this mainly to meet up with Kanaya, but feel free to come in if you feel the need to watch cheesy vampire flicks.]

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[8wings.livejournal.com]

"Based on the crew's current attitude, any enemies who arrive should be willing to put aside your past. Hopefully none of them will try and make a speech about it. 'I forgive you for your past heroics,' or something like that."

Anwei just wanted to make sure that her name was embedded multiple times in the ship's systems, for Horanckk to find. Someday perhaps, someone would recognize that name and speak of her past, but she would take that risk gladly.

"Creative writing is more common than you think in factual publications; people want to make sure that the right facts are emphasized, in an interesting way. Many members of the crew are young, and it might be a good learning experience for them to write articles and stories."

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That comment actually makes Zouichi laugh aloud, if only a little, and not in a completely happy fashion. He looked a little surprised at the sound, as if he'd half-forgotten what it was. "Most of the DRF would be more than happy to get rid of me at any cost -- I doubt they'd jump at the chance to come to terms. Though I believe they'd cooperate if the ship forced them to do so."

Unless, of course, it was someone extremely unpleasant. Nyaldee, perhaps.

"Perhaps I should suggest it to Howard or Albert, then. I have no doubt that either would have any trouble getting around and talking to people."

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"Sounds like the DRF are afraid of you. It would be nice of Stacy to release information on people before the pod pods. Maybe the crew should consider monitoring the pod cavern exits. If you could capture pictures of the new crew just as they emerged, you'd have several minutes to pass them around and see if anyone could spot a potential troublemaker."

It would make even more sense in Anwei's opinion to keep the new people in isolation until they could be properly identified - but she supposed that might not be feasible, with so many people possessed of powers.

"They sound like they would make good interviewers. There are probably people here who would jump at the chance to explain themselves. Then of course," she flicked her eyes in exasperation, "there will be the people who will jump to say they are all wrong, and back and forth...It will be interesting to see what version of history everyone manages to hammer out between them."

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"Maybe some of them," Zouichi said. "But to the... the higher ups, I'm more of an obstacle. As were however many of us remained at the time. "

"It would, wouldn't--" A chirp from Zouichi's omnicomm interrupted his speech; he looked down at the screen, eyes narrowing. "Something's happening. A shipboard threat."

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"Where on the ship?" was Anwei's immediate response. She hoped this was just a drill, but considering she'd never heard of any drills, that wasn't very likely. "Is anyone injured? Should I stay put or go to an evac point?"

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"A white castle... ah. Castle Oblivion."

"I do not know if anyone is injured, but if they are not, I suspect they will be soon. It seems someone named KAIN is after Sasami. I need to go."

He tucked the Omnicomm away, striding towards the door. "If Medical has any established emergency procedures, I would recommend following them."

[8wings.livejournal.com]

If the fight was in the City, it should be safe to scoot down the lift tube and get to Medical...that was a definite vulnerable point, the one route connecting the whole ship.

"I'll contact Medical and tell them to be ready."

"Zouichi," she touched eight fingers to her forehead and nodded her head to him. Her eyes rose back to his face as she said, "Fight true, and return whole." A mercenary's blessing; she did not add 'Godspeed,' because that was for fellow worshippers of the Swift Death.

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He looks a little curious at what sounds almost like an incantation, but nods curtly in response. "Take care of yourself, Anwei."

Then he's gone.