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[profligates]

[When the video turns on, it can be seen situated on a table in a corner, various tools and different parts spread out on every inch of the table. Balthier is tossing a screw driver up and down, catching it by the handle each time.]

I suppose it's time for me to make one of these things on the network, seeing as I've been here for some time already, and not many of you know my name. [He smirks.] And you should know my name, seeing as one of these days you'll be calling me "captain".

[He stops tossing the screwdriver and he puts an elbow on the table, leaning to the side.]

As you can see, I've managed to scrounge up a rather lovely array of items from this ship that it doesn't need anymore. Or, something that I know for a fact it doesn't need anymore. But I'm rather lacking in inspiration for something fun right now to make out of them. So, those of you out there, if you find yourself lacking entertainment right now, let's come up with an idea for something. Of course, I would be grateful to anyone who would bring me more parts. We can make a game out of this, or perhaps I could become a balloon animal maker with metal.

In any case, I'm rather bored. And I know for a fact that you're all rather bored, too. There's only so many disappearing doors and corridors that we can deal with before someone starts exhibiting signs of some sort of space dementia.

[He pauses.] Or maybe you're already experiencing it, and hiding it from the rest of us. We all do like our secrets on this ship, don't we?

[He reaches out to turn off the feed, and right before he does so...] The name is Balthier, by the by. For those of you unlucky enough not to know it till now.

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[onsilksheets]

Planning to take control over this ship, "captain"?

[profligates]

But of course! If someone needs to be in charge, it should be the leading man, and seeing as I'm the only one on this pile of junk, it automatically goes to me.

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[megamind]

All I am hearing is 'blah blah blah, I am a scavenger with delusions of grandeur.'

Also, I will flay you if you attempt to touch any of the musical gear. Flay you. It will be very messy! You have been warned.

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[profligates]

That's exactly what I said, if you decide to paraphrase. But then you lose all the little nuances and beauty of the language, and that's just downright boring.

Musical gear. [Says thoughtfully, holding up a metal cord.] You wouldn't happen to mean something like this, right? Belongs in a piano?

[video]

[daughteroflight]

[ tools and parts and egotism, oh my! ]

I'm more about fixing things than building them, but I'll definitely keep an eye out for parts and stuff. My name's DG.

[video]

[profligates]

A pleasure, DG. Is that what you do back home? Fix things?

[re_imagining]

What sort of 'game'?

[profligates]

A prize for whoever can find the most interesting part on this ship without actually damaging it. Or, I'll make you something.

[sermonize]

I somehow do not believe this idea of becoming captain will take too well.

[profligates]

Probably not, but at the very least, it will stir up some interest, won't it?

[video]

[circumitus]

You sound pretty sure of yourself on that whole captain part.

[Actually, he sounds pretty sure of himself on a lot of parts, but. Keeping on track with the conversation. Yeah.]

[video]

[profligates]

[Because he is that awesome.]

I don't see many others lining up for the job. And I do fulfill the biggest requirements for it.

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[handelaar]

[He gets all the eye-rolling out of his system before he answers. Which, damn, that's a lot of eye-rolling.]

Unless you're gonna make a bike, I don't care what ya do with it.

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[profligates]

Out of everything you could possibly ask for, you want a bike? [Yeah, that's a yawn right there.] I could make a hover board, maybe.

[sweetmotherofgod]

Any parts in particular you're looking for, captain?

[that's less approval of Balthier than it is disapproval of everyone else who has tried for the title, but oh well.]

[profligates]

Ah, music to my ears. [Grins.] Anything at all! I can guarantee to make something spectacular out of whatever it is that you've found.

[longlashes]

[Frown.]

Space dementia? Is that a real thing?

...How would you know if you had it?

[profligates]

[Well hey there, Jeremy! :D ]

I've heard tales of it before. Of people out in space who don't have anything to do, and they begin to see things. Crazy things, things that spark the imagination and make it all seem real.

[He may not be joking, but he is telling it like a ghost story around a campfire.] You don't know if you have it. You think it's all real, when it's not.

[video] ugh I'm so sorry for Chase. ;_;

[the_vishual]

[ Chase clicks on the video, clearly not amused. ]

Captain Kirk is the one in charge, sir.

[video] aww bitty /pets

[profligates]

Is he? Captain, now. When we were stuck together, he failed to mention he was the one leading the group.

[video]

[revengejournalist]

[He cuts in with a laugh that could break glass.]

Such unwarranted egomania is just distasteful. Perhaps you should relinquish those spare parts to those like myself who have some idea of what they're doing.

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[profligates]

And what, have you tear them apart to see if you have the strength for it? Absolutely nor. Get your own parts, these are mine.

[bottlearum]

There be a lot of Captain on this ship, mate. It's startin' t'lose meanin'.

[profligates]

[...yes.]

Then might I be able to claim pilot? I'd love a chance to see what this ship could do.

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[alwaysagit]

Balloon animal artistry.

Clearly an important leadership skill. Space dementia would appear to be already making an inroad.

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[profligates]

Isn't it, just? When the people get bored, they turn to such crazy antics. [He mimics his tone of voice.] Those idiots.

[france]

[ Whoever the fuck this guy thinks he is, France agrees. This is more his speed, ego and all things considered. ]

If you are bored, perhaps you can entertain yourself by contemplating why you are here. [ A motion behind him. ] That is how all the others have kept themselves amused. [ With a slight smirk. ] Or perhaps that has exhausted your interest, and you need something else to entertain yourself with.

[ Coyly: ] I offer any assistance you may need from me, my friend. My name is France: yes, the country.

[profligates]

I have to say, it doesn't matter much why I'm here, seeing as I don't have much choice in the matter, either way. It's not as if figuring out why I'm here will get me a ticket home, will it? Best to make the most of my time, then.

[He blinks.] France. Lovely name. I'm sorry, but I've never heard of a country named France, though I'm sure it would just be as lovely as you are. I'm Balthier.