005 ♗ text

[constructum]

[ On pops the device – it’s text this time – as she isn’t truly in the mood to be talking to people – let alone facing them. (the girls sad, okay?) ]

I know the next jump is coming up fast, and we all need to be getting ready for that of course. But given the events that have been taking place, perhaps we can figure out a way to do a headcount before and after the jump?

Also, has anyone seen my friends? I arrived with them, and now they appear to be missing. 

They were:

Arthur: 001 » 019
Eames: 001 » 193

Comments

voice;

[20mentholkools]

That isn't what I said.

[He might not have a home - and he doesn't, despite her expectations, despite recently finding out who and what he is - but that doesn't mean he's looking for one. If he was, he definitely wouldn't choose a mystery ship that grabbed people randomly and stamped numbers on them.]

voice;

[constructum]

No you didn't. But I'm only curious as to why it seems you aren't all that keen on any of this.

[ she knows she is assuming things, and even perhaps pushing a few buttons, but the need to try to understand his motivation with things seems to outweigh the need to be respectful fully. ]

voice;

[20mentholkools]

Let's just say I don't work well with others.

[Though really, he's more concerned about being counted and tracked - whether it's by her, other passengers, or the supposed crew.]

voice;

[constructum]

Why is that though? [ a beat ] Is it just the lack of trust - or something more?

[ it's a curious thing for her to know, and she knows she is prying a bit, but at least trying to understand the man seems like something she should at least try to do. ]

voice;

[20mentholkools]

Experience.

voice;

[constructum]

Such as?

[ examples, the girl would like some examples. ]

voice;

[20mentholkools]

Such as people dying.

[There's a note of frustration starting to tinge the edges of his words, now. He doesn't like this questions game.]