007 Text; miniature psa

[cargojet]

I'm sure you're all sick of hearing me talk, which is fortunate for you because right now I literally can't. Either way I thought it appropriate to admit that at least some part of what you've heard is true. A truth that I felt I was protecting you from.

There was a man on board - a murderer - who could have hurt a whole lot of people. The fact that he didn't is strictly down to the fact that I didn't make him into a hunted man the moment I saw his face. Some of you probably even knew him. His name was Sylar, and at one point during his stay here I'm told he saved my brother's life. It never forgave him, in my mind, for what he did at home.

The other implication made against me is also true.

I urge all of you to try not to let this gossip-mongering divide you. We are stronger together, and all of us have our burdens, our secrets--and in general, good reasons to keep both to ourselves. When you think about condemning others for something they've done, try to consider what you yourself are hiding. Are you altogether free from guilt, ideally poised to be placing blame on other people? Few of us are.

- Nathan Petrelli

Comments

[unparental]

...no, no-- I wouldn't--

[ jesus, sommers. ]

Trust me, I like you? But no way am I becoming a dealer in eternity, that's just too far.

[ also jenna has some mild self-loathing issues, specific and new and all about vampirism. ]

I should be able to heal you, though.

[cargojet]

Good, cause if I add vampire to lawyer and politician, I may as well give up on going anywhere but straight down.

I'm obliged to try just about anything at this point. Loki made me an offer too, and I'm still on the sidelines. Depends what it entails, really.

[unparental]

Hey, as a member of the undead we are waaaaay better than lawyers.

[ she inhales, slowly, measuring her words. ]

Well, I can't imagine why you'd take a friend's help over a guy named Loki, but if you decide to, it's... just an injection, pretty much. Injestion of vampire blood would be how medical puts it, but an IV is much easier than a coffee mug.

As long as you don't die in the next... two or so days, it'll heal you and then that's it.

[cargojet]

And if I die?

[ God, why you got to guilt him over this? The idea of vampires gives him the heebie-jeebies, and he doesn't even believe in Loki. But she's right that he should trust a friend over a supposed trickster, right? Right? ]

What happens if I die?

[unparental]

Then your diet suddenly gains a whole lot more red, in the form of liquids.

[ or you refuse to drink and die halfway changed, but jenna's skipping that third option. ]

I'll keep an eye on you in person until you're good, okay? With me, it wasn't-- this was not something anybody asked me about, the whole 'becoming a vampire' thing. I never budgeted for non-consensual vampirism in my life plans, and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

[ she pauses, quiet for a moment. ]

Trust me, I might actually want you to be a vampire less than you probably don't want to be a vampire yourself.

[cargojet]

[ Can he really believe he's having this conversation? Not really, no. It's just bizarre. A lot of things about this ship are, but honestly, where does he even start with this? He likes Jenna, but the idea of ingesting her blood...

Marriage must have just made him a hell of a lot less kinky. That must be what it was. ]

I don't know. I'll... Have to think about it. That's a pretty big commitment to make. Kind of makes Do Not Resuscitate look idiotic. Try this, if it fails don't worry, you'll live forever.

[unparental]

It won't fail, Nathan. You just need to not get yourself dead after that.

[ she sighs. ]

It's not like you have to say yes right now. You know I'll help however I can, whenever I can.

[cargojet]

Don't worry, I'll keep you on my speed dial. It's still a lot to think about, though.

Don't think I don't trust you. It's not that at all. I'm just not sure I know what to think right now.

[unparental]

I'm not hurt, I promise-- just worried. Don't... don't die on me when I can help, okay?

[cargojet]

I won't. See you soon, okay?

[unparental]

Okay.

[ ONE MORE WORRIED LOOK and she's out, petrelli, but stalking is going to happen. ]