Garrus Vakarian (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
forgivetheinsubordination) wrote2037-04-27 09:49 pm
forgivetheinsubordination) wrote2037-04-27 09:49 pm
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IC Contact - Consignment
vakarian.garrus@cdc.org
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Just checking, Garrus. Might not be a bad idea for you to take another dose to help things along.
[He'd been fully prepared to deal with Vakarian's particular brand of idiocy-- that is, he has his own nanites with him and would have totally held the painkillers hostage in order to shoot him up.]
[He tosses the pill bottle onto the bed next to Garrus.]
Here. Take one of those, wait like half an hour and see how you're doing. That's pretty strong stuff, so one ought to do you.
[He'd been fully prepared to deal with Vakarian's particular brand of idiocy-- that is, he has his own nanites with him and would have totally held the painkillers hostage in order to shoot him up.]
[He tosses the pill bottle onto the bed next to Garrus.]
Here. Take one of those, wait like half an hour and see how you're doing. That's pretty strong stuff, so one ought to do you.
Have they?
[ D'Artagnan isn't so sure. It would only be a mistake if their position worsened because of it. How has it worsened? Surely they are stronger than ever. Everyone knows that they could all be killed simply by flicking a switch. ]
What have they lost, Garrus? Loyalty that they never needed in the first place? They don't care what we think of them, they've made that clear.
[ He stands up again, agitated, and not able to keep still. Walking helps. Some might call it pacing. He looks at his friend. ]
What do you plan to do?
[ D'Artagnan isn't so sure. It would only be a mistake if their position worsened because of it. How has it worsened? Surely they are stronger than ever. Everyone knows that they could all be killed simply by flicking a switch. ]
What have they lost, Garrus? Loyalty that they never needed in the first place? They don't care what we think of them, they've made that clear.
[ He stands up again, agitated, and not able to keep still. Walking helps. Some might call it pacing. He looks at his friend. ]
What do you plan to do?
FROM: vakarian.garrus@cdc.org
Yes. And there again. Forget sometimes how there's not a lot to do when we're not being murdered or dealing with moose in the halls.
Yes. And there again. Forget sometimes how there's not a lot to do when we're not being murdered or dealing with moose in the halls.
FROM: kaburagi.kotetsu@cdc.org
ambers idea was a step in the right direction. the only problem is, do people wanna learn how to deal with it? cant exactly force it on 'em if they arent interested.
FROM: vakarian.garrus@cdc.org
We can't. And there are some who won't learn. Who will refuse, because they wanna sit around and play civilian.
[Chidori. And it's entirely possible there are others.]
FROM: vakarian.garrus@cdc.org
Really don't know what to do there, and we're all gonna regret that sooner or later. Amber had a good start. Think I made progress with the one I worked with. But there's gotta be a way to build on it.
FROM: vakarian.garrus@cdc.org
I'll think on it. See what I can come up with. Maybe some sort of simulation, when we get back to the ship, but that also takes willingness.
We can't. And there are some who won't learn. Who will refuse, because they wanna sit around and play civilian.
[Chidori. And it's entirely possible there are others.]
FROM: vakarian.garrus@cdc.org
Really don't know what to do there, and we're all gonna regret that sooner or later. Amber had a good start. Think I made progress with the one I worked with. But there's gotta be a way to build on it.
FROM: vakarian.garrus@cdc.org
I'll think on it. See what I can come up with. Maybe some sort of simulation, when we get back to the ship, but that also takes willingness.
[Garrus takes the pill bottle, opening it up as he tries to figure out how he's doing, overall.]
I don't wanna abuse them is the thing. I'm functioning, not in danger, supplies of nanites are low, and we don't know what's coming next.
[A little stiffly he grabs his canteen and takes the pill, mandibles drawing in at the bitter taste left in his mouth. No reason to complain, though. This should mean the pain goes away.]
If we've got a few days' break, time to heal, before the next thing decides to attack our camp, then I should take advantage of that. We get attacked sooner, I'll take another dose so I'm on my feet and helping.
I don't wanna abuse them is the thing. I'm functioning, not in danger, supplies of nanites are low, and we don't know what's coming next.
[A little stiffly he grabs his canteen and takes the pill, mandibles drawing in at the bitter taste left in his mouth. No reason to complain, though. This should mean the pain goes away.]
If we've got a few days' break, time to heal, before the next thing decides to attack our camp, then I should take advantage of that. We get attacked sooner, I'll take another dose so I'm on my feet and helping.
Lo siento. :( Tienes un animal de peluche?
forgivetheinsubordination
2015-05-17 06:29 am (UTC)(link)
FROM: vakarian.garrus@cdc.org
Wait. I'm not following. What whole thing is stupid? Does he just take his shirt off for any woman who coughs blood on him?
Wait. I'm not following. What whole thing is stupid? Does he just take his shirt off for any woman who coughs blood on him?
Fair enough.
[He doesn't look bad enough for Joker to force the issue; he sure as hell looked worse when he took a rocket to the face, and he was back up and on duty pretty shortly after that. A few days of taking it easy with their good friend Mr. Opioid should fix him up.]
You want me to stick the rest of this somewhere? I dunno how much you want to stake on it, but if you're in the mood for some tea that smells approximately like a krogan's ass, you're set for it.
[He doesn't look bad enough for Joker to force the issue; he sure as hell looked worse when he took a rocket to the face, and he was back up and on duty pretty shortly after that. A few days of taking it easy with their good friend Mr. Opioid should fix him up.]
You want me to stick the rest of this somewhere? I dunno how much you want to stake on it, but if you're in the mood for some tea that smells approximately like a krogan's ass, you're set for it.
Krogan ass. One of the scents that just never sold well on Palaven. Heard it's a real hit on Omega, though.
[He chuckles, sound a mixture of amusement and pain, before he shifts to lean against the bedpost and put his feet up on the bed.]
If you don't mind leaving it there, that'd work. Not the only one in the rover hit with this so it can be available if Isha limps her way back too. And Joker?
[Garrus' voice gets serious.]
Thanks.
[Sure, crew looks out for each other. He hadn't really expected any less of Joker. That doesn't mean he takes it for granted, though, or that he appreciates it any less.]
[He chuckles, sound a mixture of amusement and pain, before he shifts to lean against the bedpost and put his feet up on the bed.]
If you don't mind leaving it there, that'd work. Not the only one in the rover hit with this so it can be available if Isha limps her way back too. And Joker?
[Garrus' voice gets serious.]
Thanks.
[Sure, crew looks out for each other. He hadn't really expected any less of Joker. That doesn't mean he takes it for granted, though, or that he appreciates it any less.]
You say that, but you seem like the kind of guy who doesn't know he's in love until he's ten feet deep and Cupid's pulled up the ladder.
[He is just saying. You're too pure for this world Garrus. How do you live...]
But moving on. [Casually mimic moving the topic aside. They're done with that part!] This isn't the first time you've mentioned that thing. So. Who is it? You can't just keep bringing it up and not tell me that's cruel and unusual.
[Wasn't this conversation supposed to be about CDC atrocities....]
[He is just saying. You're too pure for this world Garrus. How do you live...]
But moving on. [Casually mimic moving the topic aside. They're done with that part!] This isn't the first time you've mentioned that thing. So. Who is it? You can't just keep bringing it up and not tell me that's cruel and unusual.
[Wasn't this conversation supposed to be about CDC atrocities....]
[Zelos' analysis of him is way more accurate than the guy knows, because that's basically how it had happened. And Garrus doesn't even have any real insight into Zelos in return, because once again he's jumping around from topic to topic.]
If I tell you who it is, will you tell me what really brought you here?
[Because he wants to think it's not really Gliese's attention.]
If I tell you who it is, will you tell me what really brought you here?
[Because he wants to think it's not really Gliese's attention.]
Sure you don't. I mean, I've certain you've had dozens of romances. Your pilgrimage was just filled with wild encounters. That weren't the Shadow Broker's men.
[Look, Tali. Someone on this crew should find a way to be happy. He's not sure what any day will bring with Noh-Varr, Shepard's a lost cause, and there's no way he can wingman for Joker yet. First Joker has to find out about Noh-Varr and run out of mocking material. Then they could maybe make progress.]
But if you don't want it, then all right. I mean, wing people are helpful. But you know best.
[Look, Tali. Someone on this crew should find a way to be happy. He's not sure what any day will bring with Noh-Varr, Shepard's a lost cause, and there's no way he can wingman for Joker yet. First Joker has to find out about Noh-Varr and run out of mocking material. Then they could maybe make progress.]
But if you don't want it, then all right. I mean, wing people are helpful. But you know best.
[He nods. At least some of her things are secure. Garrus has camped on missions before, but it was always with the knowledge going in that camping was involved. Having a room and being stripped of it without warning, without preparation... It's another thing he just doesn't get.]
You'll be welcome to it. And just...
[He shrugs, movement still a little stiff from pain.]
There's not gonna be much I can do to help, but I'll give you a hand where I can.
You'll be welcome to it. And just...
[He shrugs, movement still a little stiff from pain.]
There's not gonna be much I can do to help, but I'll give you a hand where I can.
Do you think they don't need any loyalty?
[Some won't be shaken by this. Some will accept it as just and due them. Some have sold out, mind and heart, and will take whatever is given. Others, though, others who had been on the fence will find it an uncomfortable position.]
If they didn't need any, the instructors would never reach out to their teams. They wouldn't be called instructors. There wouldn't be a Grey team. Anyone who didn't cooperate the way they liked would be killed.
But as far as what I plan...
[He makes a frustrated noise, but he meets d'Artagnan's eyes.]
What can I do?
[Yet. It's all about the yet. Yes, they're weak right now, but they can get stronger. They can learn, and they can prepare.]
They have my world hanging in the balance, and all of the aces up their sleeves. But everyone slips up eventually.
[He's a sniper. He knows how to wait for the right moment. ...As long as he can survive that long.]
[Some won't be shaken by this. Some will accept it as just and due them. Some have sold out, mind and heart, and will take whatever is given. Others, though, others who had been on the fence will find it an uncomfortable position.]
If they didn't need any, the instructors would never reach out to their teams. They wouldn't be called instructors. There wouldn't be a Grey team. Anyone who didn't cooperate the way they liked would be killed.
But as far as what I plan...
[He makes a frustrated noise, but he meets d'Artagnan's eyes.]
What can I do?
[Yet. It's all about the yet. Yes, they're weak right now, but they can get stronger. They can learn, and they can prepare.]
They have my world hanging in the balance, and all of the aces up their sleeves. But everyone slips up eventually.
[He's a sniper. He knows how to wait for the right moment. ...As long as he can survive that long.]
Oh, those. [She flaps a hand dismissively.] Well, you know me, I like to be discreet.
[They'd also have to find somebody who Joker is willing to put up with and vice versa. Tali might be the easier option.]
I really don't need a... a wingman. Not even an expert one like you.
[They'd also have to find somebody who Joker is willing to put up with and vice versa. Tali might be the easier option.]
I really don't need a... a wingman. Not even an expert one like you.
FROM: vasneema.talizorah@cdc.org
Because we're friends. Niko and I. That's it.
FROM: vasneema.talizorah@cdc.org
And I didn't think anything of the shirt thing or anything else until you brought it up.
FROM: vasneema.talizorah@cdc.org
And now you've brought it up, you can't...unbring it up.
[Well done, Garrus. Tali is really flustered now. You win.]
Because we're friends. Niko and I. That's it.
FROM: vasneema.talizorah@cdc.org
And I didn't think anything of the shirt thing or anything else until you brought it up.
FROM: vasneema.talizorah@cdc.org
And now you've brought it up, you can't...unbring it up.
[Well done, Garrus. Tali is really flustered now. You win.]
Mm... I guess it is kind of obvious.
[What? You mean he doesn't always just come and bother Garrus when the guy's had an extraordinarily shitty day? Miracles.]
Tell me if you really received treatment from medical and I'll tell you.
[What? You mean he doesn't always just come and bother Garrus when the guy's had an extraordinarily shitty day? Miracles.]
Tell me if you really received treatment from medical and I'll tell you.
I don't know, Garrus. If loyalty was what they cared about they wouldn't do this. They want us to be too afraid to say no. That's not the same thing, but it's what they're after.
[ At least, that's his reading. What else can he take from the decisions they've made? It seems obvious to him. You don't win friends by torturing people. Those with a weaker will would react with fear and compliance.
Those with a stronger will would be even less loyal than before. He doesn't see how the outcome could be any different.
He looks at Garrus. ]
You know you shouldn't say that.
[ Not when they might hear. Not when they might be listening right now. ]
You're right. There isn't anything to do, except what they ask. Avoid giving them reason to hurt you again.
[ Avoid giving them reason. Be careful. But don't give up. This situation can't remain as it is. They have to find a way to fight back. ]
[ At least, that's his reading. What else can he take from the decisions they've made? It seems obvious to him. You don't win friends by torturing people. Those with a weaker will would react with fear and compliance.
Those with a stronger will would be even less loyal than before. He doesn't see how the outcome could be any different.
He looks at Garrus. ]
You know you shouldn't say that.
[ Not when they might hear. Not when they might be listening right now. ]
You're right. There isn't anything to do, except what they ask. Avoid giving them reason to hurt you again.
[ Avoid giving them reason. Be careful. But don't give up. This situation can't remain as it is. They have to find a way to fight back. ]
Is that an offer?
[ She's already betrayed Jean. No second times without some tangible benefit; one that those on crew would all know equally at that point. ]
Mm. Technology... and CDC controlled. Like the rest of it is.
[ Locked on to individual biosignals, whatever else is going on. She doesn't "get" it. It's still true. ]
Would the result be the same in an accidental amputation? I wonder.
[ Is it proximity? What helps the control? And what happens when they meet an enemy smart enough to target that weak point? Target their listening device translators? Target what they need to function that's beyond the baseline of scroungeablity? ]
[ She's already betrayed Jean. No second times without some tangible benefit; one that those on crew would all know equally at that point. ]
Mm. Technology... and CDC controlled. Like the rest of it is.
[ Locked on to individual biosignals, whatever else is going on. She doesn't "get" it. It's still true. ]
Would the result be the same in an accidental amputation? I wonder.
[ Is it proximity? What helps the control? And what happens when they meet an enemy smart enough to target that weak point? Target their listening device translators? Target what they need to function that's beyond the baseline of scroungeablity? ]
FROM: bellic.niko@cdc.org
Tali had a good friend on one of the lists. I think that she like her as more than a friend. I am planning on having a drink with her to make her feel better but I do not know what it is that she can drink.
[Isn't that a question...]
FROM: vakarian.garrus@cdc.org
Hey, Hinata. There something specific on your mind?
[Clearly the way to answer is to not answer.]
FROM: vakarian.garrus@cdc.org
Hey, Hinata. There something specific on your mind?
[Clearly the way to answer is to not answer.]
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