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[ VIDEO. ] never seen one without the other(s).

[ the feed starts to complete blackness — it resolves itself into a clearer picture of a leather uniform once aramis steps back, though he also just so happens to be upside down. at least aramis has learned enough in his days aboard the tranquility so far that he notices and fixes it a moment later, leaving it lopsided, but the right way around.

he steps back a little further, coming to stand next to porthos. they are both armed, swords strapped to their sides, and not in the ship's jumpsuits but rather in their leather uniforms.

aramis holds a pistol, considering it. his voice is thoughtful. ]

They do say I am quite good with these.

[ porthos, for his part, is still staring suspiciously at the sleek looking square on his end. but he lets up long enough to add - ]

Finest in all of France, I’d wager. The better to serve their Majesties, King Louis XIII and Queen Anne.

[ it’s a spiel they’ve been through before. aramis’ eyes narrow. ] Speaking of their Majesties — if they are here as well, rest assured that we will find them and not look kindly on anyone who has committed treason and harmed them.

[ there’s a gruff hemm of his throat, before porthos adds; ] And if you’ve done likewise with two men who go by Athos and D’Artagnon, it may not be treason, but we’ll be looking just as unkindly.

[ aramis smiles at that, cheerful almost despite the dangerous edge to it. ] To those who are likewise captives, we swear to aid you where we can.

[ and he tips his head. ]

( blue is aramis, black is porthos! musketeers in space, aw yeah!! )

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[ she takes a second, looking away, checking her other screen. she types in the names, scans the list just in case ] There's an Annie - but no Anne. And no Louis. I'm sorry. But, that means they weren't captured. [ and since this is his number. ] And you're Aramis.

That is good news, I suppose.

( it also means he's very far from his unborn son and that — he cannot think about that now. cannot ever think about that.

instead, he lifts a hand to his hat. ) I am indeed. At your service.

And what... service would that be?

[ she really, really needed to ask that. he's so formal and polite. ~~and a little dashing, it's true~~ ]

Protection, I should think, for starters. Unless you require something else?

( a little dashing? )

No, I'm okay. And, thank you. [ she thinks. ] But, I like to think I'm capable of protecting myself. [ magic. ] If I do need something, I'll ask. How are you liking being here so far?

Very well.

( his shoulders draw up, fall again. ) It is confusing.

If I can help with anything... I've only been here for one jump but, I can try to answer any questions you have.

The most difficult task, it seems to me, is accepting what is presented as the truth. And that, I'm afraid you cannot help with.

But I thank you for the offer.

As difficult as it is, the more people tell you the same thing, the more it might be easy to accept? Or, is it more, I accept it and then this will all be real?

I think it will take time to grow used to the idea. ( and to figure out everything there is to figure out, learn everything there is to learn — )

So, you're from France. I've never been. [ especially not in whatever time they're from. Louis... so, 17th, 18th century? ]

It is quite the beautiful country.

( 1600s. )

[ 17th. Not that she's sure of that. She should've paid more attention in European History. ]

I've read. And seen. [ In movies. Something tells her she shouldn't mention movies. ] I want to go one day. [ Paris would be gorgeous. And it would be far from Mystic Falls. Knowing Bonnie's luck, she'd run into vampires there. ] I'm from America. Virginia? [ It was one of the first thirteen colonies? Maybe? Maybe she should've paid more attention in all history classes. But this will give her an idea of when he's from? Vaguely... ]

( that implies that he knows about all the colonies — and he does have some vague idea, but it is vague indeed. ) I've never been.

No, you wouldn't have. You guard the king and queen. [ And he'd need a long journey on a boat. ]

Indeed. ( he tips his hat. )

You're charming, Aramis.

Why, thank you. I do my best.

And modest.

That, perhaps a little less.

( if nothing else, he knows his own vices. )

Have you been to the gardens, yet? You might like them. There's an artificial sun and everything.

So I've been told, but no, I've not yet been. ( a beat. ) Are you offering to accompany me?

[ Wow. Slick. ]

I haven't been yet, today.

[ Come on. Take the initiative. ]

Why, may I then request your company as I seek out the gardens?

You may. [ Damn, she hasn't felt this aflutter since Carter way back at the school carnival. ] May I ask where you are right now?

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