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[embellishing]

[When the video transmission starts, there’s a rather neat and tidy man in a suit, seated in one of the passenger quarters.]

I’ll give it to this place, this has to be one of the oddest awakenings I’ve had. Still doesn’t beat Nepal though…

[The last part is muttered, almost to himself, before he turned back to the camera, all business.]

Not to ask the same question twice, but I’d like to go home as much as the next person, so perhaps I’ll save on some of the legwork and reach out. How can I help make sure this ship reaches its destination in one piece? I do have military training and my information gathering skills can be useful.

[There’s a small pause, and then he smiles, a small almost innocent look.]

Also I’m rather decent at poker, if that will help us any. So, who’s recruiting?

Comments

[embellishing]

Say it like that and it sounds more like trouble than entertainment.

[But those two things weren't mutually exclusive. The trailing off makes Eames raise an eyebrow, and while it might not be too early to pry, he's curious.]

Been stuck here that long have we?

[c24]

Fuck no, I've only been here like three months.

[ Thank Christ! He isn't sure what a year or more would do to his sanity. His world isn't any better to go home to, but there has to be an in-between somewhere that's not this. ]

Just a change in occupation, that's all.

[embellishing]

What were you doing before all this then?

[It might be a bit of a nosy question, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Eames will say it in a tone that means he doesn't expect an answer, nor will he pry for one, his gaze merely curious.]