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[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?

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[He whistled when she said her year, tucking his hands into his pockets as he followed after her.]

What's it like in your time?

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[ she hesitates a moment, but then lifts her shoulders into a minute shrug. ] Things that people here have found noteworthy is that World War III has happened, that America is a nuclear wasteland with the exception of Mega Cities, that there are mutants due to the radiation, and that judges are responsible for the tasks that used to be performed by police, judge and jury all.

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[It's probably a pretty pressing question, and Eames makes a note not to ask too much about it after that small hesitation.

He whistled slightly at her explanation, shaking his head. WWIII happening wasn't much of a surprise, but mutants and judges?]

It sounds like a rather harsh environment. Are you eager to get back?

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It is. [ but- ] There's good people here. There's good people here, too, and the ship can be harsh as well.

[ is she eager to get back? not really. she's not sure what is left for her in mega city one; she won't ever be a judge, or at least so she thinks. losing her primary weapon was an automatic fail.

at least here, she can make a difference. there's people aboard that she's come to care about a great deal. ] If it was my choice, I'd stay.

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[Given what her world sounds like, Eames isn't that surprised. However he can't say he shares the sentiment, though he can understand it.

The look he gives her is considering, before nodding thoughtfully.]

The people here have been rather welcoming, considering the circumstances.

[Well, most of them. And, to keep the subject light and complete his objective, he gestured with a nod of his head towards the equipment.]

There's safeties on these, I would assume? Care to run the controls by me?

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[ seemingly idly: ] Why are you thinking of joining a department? [ he said "to make sure the ship reaches its destination", but that was over the network and she wants to get an impression of his intent before she explains all the weaponry aboard to him.

anderson is an idealist and she believes in the best in people — but she's also from a world where trust and lowering her guard might mean death, and so her idealism is firmly couched in pragmatism.

she does, however, explain that most of the consoles are currently still out of working order, that they're trying to fix them up (all true) and then shows him the armory. ]

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I'll admit, I would enjoy some of the aspects of Gunnery than what Security seems to entail.

[He rubbed the back of his neck, sighing slightly.]

However Security does seem like it's exhibiting a greater need. Are there many external threats that are faced?

[He does however, take care to listen to her explanations and try to absorb as much as possible. If he had his way, he would join multiple departments to keep from being bored, and the thought of learning about futuristic technology appeals to him.]

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[ there are plenty of people who pull shifts in more than one department, though the nanites do not acknowledge the possibility of working in two departments. ] Not many.

[ when anderson had joined gunnery, it had consisted of only three people. things have gotten better, since. ] There are some, though, and the gun range and armory fall under our responsibility.

[ but she's not denying that security might need people more. ] Some people pull shifts in several departments.

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[It's comforting at least, that the external threats were minimal, considering how many seemed to inhabit this ship.]

I won't complain about that.

[While Gunnery would hold a bit more interest to him, he does brighten at the thought of splitting his time between different departments. It could give him access to more information and could be a good launching site to meet people who would be on the forefront effort to bring everyone home.]

If you say it like that, I'm sold. Where do I sign up?

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If you want Gunnery to be your primary department, talk to Jax Teller. Otherwise, I'll consider you a volunteer from now on.

[ he thinks about getting everyone home, not just himself, and that more than anything convinces her that his intentions, at least, are trustworthy. ]

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Does it make a difference what my primary department is?

[He might be more interested in getting himself home, but if it means team work he can do team work.]

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Your hours probably won't be evenly distributed over two departments. And the nanite functions differ. SEC can't get into the armoury without gunnery.

[ in other words, he'll still need to make some sort of choice. ]

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[It sounds like a waste to have to wait for someone in Gunnery to help get him in the armory.]

What about Gunnery? Any restrictions?

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There are restrictions to every department, if you want to see it that way. Each department has its purpose.

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[True enough. He supposed he'd have to find out as he went along.]

Is Gunnery your one department?

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Yes. [ a beat passes, before she adds: ] I help out with Security sometimes, but not that often.

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Why Gunnery over Security? Security seemed more... Heavy handed with their recruiting.

[And yet none of them had offered up a tour. He crossed his arms, leaning leisurely against the wall. He'd ask a few more questions to cure his curiosity if she would allow then take his leave.]

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Gunnery was only three people. They needed me more.

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I see.

[He'll push himself off of the wall, inclining his head respectfully.]

I appreciate your time and your helpfulness, so I'll try not to take advantage. What's the best way to contact Mr. Teller?

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[ he gets a nod in return, just acknowledgement. ]

He usually responds to messages promptly.

fin?

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Thank you. I'll be seeing you around then.

[He'll give a wave as he starts to head out.]