[text, two hours before the Jump]

[jurisimpudent]

All non-essential personnel are ordered away from the doors outside the bridge. Security will be using force to subdue and remove anyone who does not comply with this order. Please use this time to gather your things and proceed to the stasis pods for the Jump.

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[jurisimpudent]

[But -- ]

I've still things to do here.

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[puppydogeyes]

No.
You need to get to medbay.
You've got Pess to deal with as well.

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[jurisimpudent]

With my particular ability, I'm better-equipped than anyone on this ship to get the door open. I would be remiss if I gave up now. Can I please ask you to ensure that Pess gets into stasis?

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[puppydogeyes]

No.
You aren't better equipped.
Your ability hasn't worked so far + it won't start now.
You have a responsibility to yourself + to Pess.
Go to medbay.

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[jurisimpudent]

It might start; I think all the use has made it stronger

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[puppydogeyes]

No.

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[jurisimpudent]

[A pause.]

Please; I have to stay

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[puppydogeyes]

I said no.
Medbay, now.
Take it as an order.

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[jurisimpudent]

[Switching to private - ]

Please. I'll be sensible and leave in time. I swear.

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[puppydogeyes]

Did any of that sound like I was open to negotiation?
I gave you an order.
If you don't go in the next half hour I'm tranqing you + dragging you down there myself.

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[jurisimpudent]

I have to be conscious & here to make sure others don't stay around; expending resources like that could cause the loss of civilian lives

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[puppydogeyes]

I'm not arguing this with you.

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[jurisimpudent]

Then who will stay here

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[puppydogeyes]

I am.

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[jurisimpudent]

You have no special ability that would help you get the doors open. I do. I am far more useful there than you would be.

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[puppydogeyes]

I'm not staying to get the doors open.
I'm staying to make sure the area is cleared + everyone gets to stasis.

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[jurisimpudent]

[A pause.]

So we must simply leave them to die?

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[puppydogeyes]

We must keep as many people alive as possible.

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[jurisimpudent]

[It's exactly what he's been saying to others, but he needs it out of someone else's mouth. It's selfish, but this needs to be not of his initiative.]

How can we live with ourselves if we let them die?

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[puppydogeyes]

We didn't let them die.
We have done everything in our power to save them.
This fucking ship has killed them.
+ you live because you can't let it kill anyone else.

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[jurisimpudent]

[She's right. He closes his eyes a moment and just thinks about it; finally, viciously, he types a response:]

They killed themselves. We told them this would happen. We told them it would go wrong. Everyone knew.

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[look]

I can take care of the dog.

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[jurisimpudent]

[See this is how you properly enable people]

Thank you. She is in my room at the moment. Would you have time to take her for a quick walk prior to the Jump?

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[look]

[ he's not enabling he just doesn't want your dog to explode from negligence ok. ]

Sure. I'll head there now.

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[jurisimpudent]

Thank you. I keep it unlocked for the people who help me with her.

I am in your debt, Mr. Graham; you have my thanks.