two | video | bad decision dinosaurs

[deprecate]

[ Cillian isn't big on casual chit-chat with others, so perhaps he missed the memo about the masks. His is in his hands right now, a heavy black gas mask, though when he tips it down idly as he speaks it's obvious it's not quite traditional, made to meld to the face. ]

[ Truth be told, he's just taken it off. He'd meant to store it back away again before broadcasting, but somehow it just feels better to have the thing in his hands, close and present. ]

Lot of shit happens in this place.

[ He sounds tetchy, but then, it's coming up to a Jump, and Cillian's always tetchy about the Jump. His eyelashes are shadows across his cheekbones. It doesn't look like he's shaved in a while. ]

So I'm wondering, like. If I wanted to defend myself. Or, erm, not just myself, but if I wanted a— weapon. So far I've not found one in my locker, and I'm not like to, all things considered, unless some generous soul wants to leave it there.

[ Finally, his gaze meets the camera, piercing. ]

I can make IEDs in exchange, if that's of interest to anyone.

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[ video ]

[psychometry]

[ cue one highly, highly unimpressed Jedi glowering at the video feed. ]

I know that not everyone on board is all that familiar with space travel but I suggest you rethink offering explosives on board a ship.

[ video ]

[deprecate]

Not like I'm plannin' on constructing a missile.

[ video ]

[psychometry]

Doesn't need to be a missile to jeopardise hull integrity. Do you really want to be the one responsible for putting explosives out there amongst your fellow passengers?

[ video ]

[deprecate]

Can I be totally honest with you?

[ He gives the screen an earnest look. ]

I don't hugely care.

[voice]

[constructum]

[ well ariadne was going to direct him towards gunnery for something that might help with the weapons thing. but that whole thing was sidetracked the moment he talked about explosives and she just has to ask: ]

You really can build IEDs here on the ship?

[ this seriously sounds like a really bad idea. ]

[voice]

[deprecate]

[ doesn't it, though. ]

'Course. Erm, I haven't actually tested that theory, since I work on commission and i don't exactly have much use for a bomb myself, but I've collected enough shit by now that it shouldn't be impossible.

[voice]

[constructum]

So you could do it - isn't that a bit risky?

[ to do, to admit, to whatever? ]

[voice]

[deprecate]

Isn't livin' here a bit risky?

audio;

[dirtyword]

Your fists. [ Short. Simple. To the point. ]

audio;

[deprecate]

Erm. Last time I tried to throw a punch I about sprained my wrist.

audio; -> video;

[dirtyword]

[ Brendan pauses for a moment to switch to video. It's a visual cue--because Brendan's a gangly 17 year old kid with glasses and the weight of a small dog. He's definitely not looking like the fighter type. ]

It's about where, not how strong. Fist or not, we think with our brains and we'll be fine.

video;

[deprecate]

[ Cillian looks surprised to see someone scrawny, but also intrigued. he would much, much prefer a fist-fight to a gun. ]

Yeah? You reckon you could show me?

video;

[suddenlycaptain]

[ Cillian no. No Cillian. ]

You are not giving people explosives.

video;

[deprecate]

[ Except right now he's not feeling like the biggest fan of being told what he can and can't do. ]

'Course not. Do I look like I'm fronting to get done over? I'm bartering them.

video;

[suddenlycaptain]

[ Deal with it. ]

No. You're not.

video;

[deprecate]

[ his eyebrow twitches, the corner of his mouth turns up, and he goes insincerely pleasant. ]

Right then. I humbly rescind my offer.

Video

[skindeep]

I really don't think there's a need for weapons, is there?

[Noah's voice is soft; not hesitant, just that gentle tone he used to use when his brother was upset, or when someone started getting cold feet halfway through a tattoo.]

[He doesn't address the explosives yet, because good lord Cillian.]

Video

[deprecate]

I'd say there's every need.

[ Probably there's not a need to step up and request them in public, but Cillian can be a bit reckless sometimes. ]

Video

[skindeep]

Is there some threat in particular that has you worried? Perhaps we can speak to someone about it. Security. There are people here for that, aren't there?

[video]

[receiving]

What sort of weapon are you looking for? [Have a rather quizzical looking guy who's generally curious.]

[video]

[deprecate]

Dunno, erm. Something that shoots people, and doesn't have a brick for a manual.

[video]

[receiving]

[Aren't guns bad in space? And shoot people? Henry doesn't like the way you've said that.]

I don't think there's anything like that here.

[jilt]

You really shouldn't have been so blatant in this request. You're going to get everyone all in a flutter over explosives and guns.

[deprecate]

That's 'cause they're idiots. I'm not gonny pussyfoot around my talents just so that lot can feel comfortable.

[jilt]

My goodness, I should simply make a handout about the benefits of subtlety. Most aboard this ship could use it.