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[laufeysons]

[ Good evening Tranquility. Have one (1) god of mischief rather normal looking guy, a passenger against his will just like the rest of you, popping up on your network feed. For all the hype going on aboard the ship, he appears calm and unbelievably casual. Even amused if that slight hook to the corner of his lips is to be believed, if it's not just a trick of the light—or shadow, as the case may be. He's sitting in a corridor seemingly alone, also lost though you wouldn't know it. As far as anyone can tell he's just hanging out.

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Having been aboard this ship for [ how should he put it ] at least one "jump" cycle now, I've had the pleasure of watching and getting to know an array of...fascinating individuals. Everyone seems so bright, curious, competent, with unyielding determination and strength of character—and yet...

[ A pause. Seemingly thoughtful, his casual expression taking on a hint of concern. But it's mostly for dramatic effect. ]

Now that we seem to be facing some difficult times, what with people losing themselves in the corridors and falling victim to random attacks......only certain of you are rising to the occasion. [ He leans forward slightly. ] My question is, why?


[ Why only certain of you? Why person x and not person y? Is there something wrong with the rest of you that you can't get yourselves together enough to act??? Or are those who've appointed themselves team leaders just not giving anybody else a chance to shine?


....These are the questions that seem to ring in the silence that reigns for a moment. But before anyone can ponder the answers, he continues, ]

Furthermore, are the ones who have taken these positions of leadership upon themselves really the most qualified for the job?

[ Considering the failed rescue attempts for the people lost in the corridors. Not to mention they're no closer to finding a way out of this place than they seemed to be almost (or over?) a month ago. Food for thought, my friends. ]

Well. [ He gives a light shrug, tipping his head back against the wall, and that casual look slips back onto his face. If you catch a mischievous gleam in his eyes, or sense something sly in the curve of his smile, you're probably imagining it :) ] Perhaps only time will tell.

If we all live long enough to see the end.

[ :) :) :) ]

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[za_rodina]

[Wow this guy's pretty funny. Russia leans back against his own expanse of wall, lost as well, but mostly because it was so achingly boring just waiting in his rooms. Might as well go and see if there was anything to figure out, even if the lack of contact was putting him on edge.

He tilts his head, smiles mildly.]

Who is to say we were ever meant to live through this?

[laufeysons]

[ They have that in common; Loki hates being cooped up in his room, as much as he used to prefer it when he was younger. But here he has no books to occupy him, only the comm device and even that gets a bit dull after a while, and so prowling the corridors is infinitely more exciting (which isn't saying much). Even at the risk of getting lost, which he doesn't particularly mind, confident that he'll find his way again eventually.

The question doesn't seem to perturb him. ]

Certainly not I. [ Though he'll fight tooth and nail to survive, because hell if he's dying here after all he's been through. ] You don't think so?

[za_rodina]

Who's to say we were not brought here simply to let loose for a while before we are picked off and slaughtered?

[It's not the first time he's thought about this, and the fact that nations are apparently very mortal here seems to lead credence to this theory. Russia shrugs, seemingly entirely calm if maybe bored.]

People disappear during the jumps and are just endlessly replaced. I find it highly unlikely they were just allowed to go back home.

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[20mentholkools]

[Riddick knows a taunt when he hears one. Still, the reasoning behind it has him curious.]

Maybe certain of us know how to pick our fights.

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[laufeysons]

[ Ohhh mr. disembodied voice ohhhhh.... ]

Ah, [ he smiles, totally not patronizing at all ] is that what it is?

It's not that you're unqualified or scared, you're just biding your time. [ The smile hitches a bit higher. ] While your fellow passengers run around terrified and helpless.

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[20mentholkools]

[Definitely trying to hit buttons that Riddick just didn't have. His tone only gets more amused.]

You say fellow passengers like it should mean something. Way I heard it, none of us chose to be here.

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[alwaysagit]

There is a popular phrase perhaps you have heard it. To wit: every man for himself

In the absence of anything resembling competent or effective leadership, all would be well-advised to follow it

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[laufeysons]

Not a big believer in heroes, are you?

[ That's ok. He's not either. ]

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[alwaysagit]

As they tend to be impulsive fools, blindly blundering in

No

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[awakenings]

I don't see anyone else stepping up to the plate. Are we simply supposed to wait to die, or to let what's left of the original crew save us?

[She shakes her head.]

Waiting around is pointless and boring, anyway.

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[laufeysons]

Oh, I wouldn't dream of encouraging anyone to just...wait around. [ ohmygod no if this place got any more boring he might just have a fit. And nobody wants that.

No, he cherishes what entertainment he gets from the other passengers. S o ... ]

Really, those who have been taking action are most admirable. I just wonder if it's enough...and if others shouldn't also [ he smiles ] step up to the plate.

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[odinsons]

[ he almost doesn't know if he should bother replying or not. except, let's be real here. he's going to. he can't not. in light of everything that's going on, nothing loki says sits well with him... yet, he can't quite figure out just what part is bothering him, exactly. but just know... that it is...!!!! which is probably really obvious to everyone but thor. ]

Not everyone is meant to take a leadership role. Nor can just anyone handle that sort of position. [ ... ] Why should those who wish to take action sit back and wait?

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[laufeysons]

[ That's not an underhanded jibe, is it? No... Thor isn't capable of such things. (He thinks.) Loki bites his tongue on a scathing remark, and pretends that Thor talking to him about leadership positions doesn't bother him although it actually bothers him deeply.

He contrives to look innocent, but SURPRISE SURPRISE there's just something not entirely wholesome about it. ]

Oh I don't want anyone to sit back and wait, brother. [ His voice is smooth, reasoning. ] I'm merely wondering if those who have taken action, have done so in the best possible way, and if there aren't others who might be able to do it better.

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[cutsofftheirlimbs]

Never really been qualified for a leadership position, but I know how this stuff works.

Pretty soon we'll have shit crawling out of the vents, and that I know how to handle.

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[laufeysons]

Would you care to elaborate on "this stuff"?

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[onsilksheets]

[It's strange, but there's something about him that Bela likes as she listens to him speak. She refrains from saying anything until his little speech is over, taking in everything thing that he said.]

I'm still around so I must be doing something right.

[They don't know each other but she both sounds and looks rather proud of herself.]

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[laufeysons]

[ Well he likes to think speaking is his strong suit, so that's a good thing! And you know it's really refreshing to have someone wait until he's done before interrupting (enough!) (silver tongue turned to lead?) (know your place brother)

He smiles. Kind of like the way a person smiles when their dog's performed a nice trick. ] To be sure.

[ There's a pat on the head for you. ]

But ensuring one's own survival is simple. Ensuring the survival of others, now—that is far more challenging. Wouldn't you agree?

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[entrapments]

Jeeze, we sure have a ship full'a bitter betties don't we.

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[laufeysons]

[ That earns her an odd look and a sort of smile. ]

Did I sound bitter?

My apologies, I certainly didn't mean it that way.

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[france]

They were attacked because they were not French. This is clearly the reason.

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[laufeysons]

Oh, is it, now?

[ Amused. ]

And what of the people lost in the corridors?

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[anomaliiiiies]

Are you serious? I mean, not everyone can be leaders. And we're still figuring out what is going on.

Unless you have ideas?

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[laufeysons]

[ Aha ahaha. Jane. How good to see you.

Not. ]

Completely serious, Miss Foster. And while it is true that not everyone can be leaders—that would defeat the very purpose, wouldn't it?—some are more suited to the job than others. ... But as they all try to figure it out, innocent people suffer the poor choices of false kings.

[ Does he sound bitter? It's totally your imagination. ]

Oh, I have many ideas. [ Too many. And none of them good. ] Which would you like to hear?

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[hummerdoc]

[eyebrow, and a grump]

Some of us are busy figurign out what the frag is going on and are a little too busy to play politics.

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[laufeysons]

[ He just offers a mildly condescending look in response. ]

And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Tell me, have you made any progress?