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ataraxion2012-08-21 04:42 pm
egodefence) wrote in ataraxion2012-08-21 04:42 pm
.001. video. open.
My name is Dr. Gaius Baltar.
[ Gaius has taken his time before actually making legitimate contact with the wider ship; he had to stop being completely miserable and half-panicked, first. That said, he still appears somewhat drawn and hopelessly paranoid, nerves just visible beneath an articulate speaking voice.
He's also smoking, which might steal away some credibility or formality. Might. He appears to be in his quarters, dressed down from business casual, all open collar and lacking a tie or actual effort in grooming. ]
My expertise is in computer science and engineering, with extensive and practical experience in the navigational systems of ships that regularly utilise faster than light travel -- the jumps, as they are colloquially identified.
I also know what the hardware looks like for ships that do not require human stasis to make its journeys. Considering the potential of investigation into this option along with general upkeep, I feel my experience would be invaluable to the Tranquility, and I am willing to lend it.
My only request is that I am granted a free and frank conversation with the ship's commanding officer, as senior as possible. As President of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol, I feel it necessary to engage in a higher level conversation on the decisions made for this ship, and my cooperation with its management.
...cheers.
[ private to lisbeth salander ]
I should have something for you to look at in the morning.
[ Gaius has taken his time before actually making legitimate contact with the wider ship; he had to stop being completely miserable and half-panicked, first. That said, he still appears somewhat drawn and hopelessly paranoid, nerves just visible beneath an articulate speaking voice.
He's also smoking, which might steal away some credibility or formality. Might. He appears to be in his quarters, dressed down from business casual, all open collar and lacking a tie or actual effort in grooming. ]
My expertise is in computer science and engineering, with extensive and practical experience in the navigational systems of ships that regularly utilise faster than light travel -- the jumps, as they are colloquially identified.
I also know what the hardware looks like for ships that do not require human stasis to make its journeys. Considering the potential of investigation into this option along with general upkeep, I feel my experience would be invaluable to the Tranquility, and I am willing to lend it.
My only request is that I am granted a free and frank conversation with the ship's commanding officer, as senior as possible. As President of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol, I feel it necessary to engage in a higher level conversation on the decisions made for this ship, and my cooperation with its management.
...cheers.
[ private to lisbeth salander ]
I should have something for you to look at in the morning.
video
[ This is a bit strange, isn't it. He's had a time of it and hasn't spoken so casually to a great deal of these people for some time, now, but it's almost easy to fall into old habits-- ]
You don't have any, I think you mean.
video
And I really dont think you will get any more answers then the rest of us with that fancy title of yours now.
video
[ Bland humour, there, tone flat. ]
I did offer my expertise too, in case you didn't notice.
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I did. But everyone hear thinks they can help - it's just a matter of if they can cut it.
[ CAN YOU CUT IT, GAUIS. ]
So expect some questions.
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I'll make a point to, thank you, captain.
So.
How are you?
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I bet you will.
[ a beat ]
I'm still alive here, so that should say something.
[ meaning this ship is horrible and you are in for a rude awakening buddy. ]