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[swagneto]

[ No video this time, because Erik is paranoid as fuck in the aftermath of pretty much everything. And hearing from the smiley face thing Stark pointed out initially does nothing to cure that paranoia. It takes him a while to put together the list, but it's the poem itself, that Erik recognized as familiar. Being from the sixties means he doesn't quite manage off to solve the technology aspect just yet, but he'll get there in due time. ]

Cliched poetry, [ He says, sarcastically as possible. ] like our stay here wasn't any more pleasant than it was initially.

No doubt our friends are hinting at a means of cooperation amongst us. Its implication is not one I'm fond of.


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I think it's about time someone else steps up.



[ ooc: ICly shortly before Neal's post because I'm slow. Also filter is open to basically anyone with positive/decent experiences with Erik; if you've talked to him, you're on it. ]

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[firstofficer]

Steps up to what, may I inquire?

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[swagneto]

A team, so to speak. Given the number of threats so far, I'd venture as far as an opposing force.

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[saidhe]

elaboration.

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[swagneto]

It's only a matter of time before the ship starts acting against us. Poems, threats.

The issue is, are you going to let that occur?

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[ohhdeer]

[ asa looks a little freaked out, honestly, maybe a little.. well, deer-in-headlights, eyes wide and antlers unadorned. ]

You-- You're familiar with it? The.. poem, I mean.

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[swagneto]

Ella Wilcox. [ Erik says firmly. ] The fragment is from Solitude. It speaks of being alone as a blessing.

In our case, I'd say it's a curse.

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[maleit]

I don't understand the need.

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[swagneto]

The need for what, exactly?

[jilt]

Not one for teamwork?

[swagneto]

Depends on the team.

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[megamind]

Define 'stepping up'?

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[swagneto]

There needs to be an offensive leader. My trust in Kirk only goes so far.

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[target]

and let me guess, you think you should be the one taking the lead?

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[swagneto]

Unless you know of someone better?

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[circumitus]

not a fan of cooperation?

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[swagneto]

Cooperation has its time and place. In this case one wonders if it's to round us up further.

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[askedtobe]

What're we supposed to do when we don't know what we're up against?

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[swagneto]

We be prepared. While I've only been here to witness a handful of events, it changes nothing.

The ship knows we're around.

[ yes he's aware of how paranoid he sounds right now, okay. ]

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[testgasm]

That's what I've been saying, for practically the entire time I've been here.

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[swagneto]

Except this doesn't seem human by any means.

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[darkholme]

[ raven has, roughly, nine billion feels on all of this right now. good thing this is a text. ]

There's a list, Erik. Jim's on it, and Neal. We have to do something.

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[swagneto]

I saw the list. And I'm doing something. Just be glad you're not on it.

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[theshabbiestofmen]

Stepped up how, precisely? And who?

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[swagneto]

I intend on stepping up, Remus, seeing as I can barely trust anyone else here. [ You and a handful being an exception. ]

If only to take an offensive stance in case anything happens.

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[redhotsummers]

What the fuck is going on?

[It's just great, he suddenly shows up, and it's just like dejavu. He's been through this already. Lists--things that name members, seek to take them out.

Genero had been trying to get a list of Resistance members since he arrived in that city.

So well. In less eloquent terms, Alex is asking for information.]

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[swagneto]

Easier explained in person, Alex. [ Even if you aren't the one he knows. ]

Where are you?

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[wiretap]

difficult to focus an effort when we don't have a target.

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[swagneto]

It's not a crew member?

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[unparental]

Can I just throw in a 'not it' on this one?

I mean, you know I'll back whatever your play is, but I'm more comfortable in a supporting role here.

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[swagneto]

Given what you're dealing with, I can accept that. Though I suppose I can rule them out as being responsible.

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[goldshirt]

So you want to go in guns blazing?

[just what he's surmised in following the discussions.
and yes, you do sound paranoid. but hey, he doesn't blame you for it.]

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[swagneto]

I won't risk my chance against an unknown entity, but yes. The moment we find out who, I intend on it.

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[doomhoops]

What, and you're thinking that should be you? [ A derisive snort here. You gotta be fucking kidding him, Erik. ]

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[swagneto]

Right because Charles did such a perfect job of it, didn't he?

[ And Erik doesn't trust anyone on board. ]

[ironnanny]

[ Hi, he's hacking your filter ]

For what purpose? Dividing leadership will merely fracture an already weak unity.

[swagneto]

[ Hi get out dickbag. ]

Are you going to delete everything if I piss you off?

[ Because he isn't answering till you give him that. ]

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[therangerking]

What kind of poetry?

[ Your 'cliched' is his 'far future'. Aragorn is extremely out of his depth, and he doesn't quite like this feeling. ]

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[swagneto]

Ella Wilcox. Solitude.

[ This is going to go so well, Aragorn, because he doesn't realize that. ]

It speaks about unity and loneliness. If anything, it's a clue as to what the ship has in store for us.

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[blondeandperky]

I don't think the poem's really the problem here.

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[swagneto]

I assume you mean the lists then? The poem still carries a threat regardless.

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[angerissues]

Any particular reason you're against working together? [ Not that he trusts the ship or the message, he's just curious. ]

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[swagneto]

I prefer my cooperation to be selective. Not everyone here has proved themselves.

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[tumbleweeds]

taking two others to look through the ship, the parts people get lost in.

if you've got any tips, i'd appreciate it. short of "don't do it" because i'd rather try than sit on my ass while smiley faces post poetry and everyone else wets themselves.

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[swagneto]

I don’t believe in ‘don’t do it.’

Who are you taking with you?

[consulting]

Do I get to be on your team?

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[swagneto]

Consider yourself an ally.

[ Not necessarily a team member, because you're human, but Raven is persuasive. ]

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[purrfectlycute]

:33 < whatre you thinking of doing, mr. magneto?

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[swagneto]

I'm thinking it may be prudent to stand up for ourselves. Especially when the threat is 'try not to die'.

[statsraaden]

What do you mean by "step up"? This young man [Stats is referring to the ship] would need to be told about a few things, sure, but what exactly do you have in mind?

[swagneto]

I mean assume a position of leadership. [ Erik responds curtly. ] A proactive stance especially given current affairs.