○ 04: Maybe they once locked eyes.

[acertifieduser]

[Filtered AWAY from George]
[AUDIO: There's a short pause before Eddie speaks.]

I have a favor to ask. I'm trying to help my warden understand a more modern approach to romance. What I need is a woman, between the ages of twenty-four and thirty-two.. thirty-three, who would be willing to take him out on a date. Maybe a private dinner, drinks afterward, and a starry walk in the CES or something. He'll know up front what this is; this isn't some trick and he won't be expecting to fall in love or anything.

I don't have anything specific to offer as a thanks, but I'm pretty resourceful if there's something specific you're looking for. I'm not providing any weapons and I reserve the right to refuse anyone for any reason.. because even knowing what's going on, he's still a nice guy and I don't want to mess with him. I'm really just looking to help him out.

Oh, it's George Crabtree. Some of you might know him.

[Private to George]
I want to know more about your time. Are there any books, fiction or non-, that you can recommend? I'm a pretty fast reader.

Comments

[No-George Filter]

[acertifieduser.livejournal.com]

If you ever feel like talking about it, you let me know. It could be a fun way to kill an afternoon.

[No-George Filter]

[sharpememory.livejournal.com]

I'd expect an equally interesting story from you. Although I'm not sure what exactly you are.

[No-George Filter]

[acertifieduser.livejournal.com]

"What" I am? [He laughs.] I could try to come up with a story for you.

[No-George Filter]

[sharpememory.livejournal.com]

Would it be a real story? Because I'm going to have to regard the vampire thing with skepticism if you're one of those sorts.

Private.

[acertifieduser.livejournal.com]

I'll trade you a real story--an interesting one, even--if you tell me all about that ability of yours. If it makes you feel better, I'm not a vampire and my story has nothing to do with the supernatural.

Private.

[sharpememory.livejournal.com]

That does make it better, believe it or not. But you're going to have to take my story without me being able to back it up. I can't use my power right now.

Private.

[acertifieduser.livejournal.com]

That's fine. You won't really be able to back up mine either. It's part of the fun of being on the Barge.

Private.

[sharpememory.livejournal.com]

Alright, alright. You know about magic powers, right? I don't have to run through that?

Private.

[acertifieduser.livejournal.com]

I know about the idea of magic in general, but you'll have to specify your own power a little bit.

Private.

[sharpememory.livejournal.com]

I'm a luck worker. That means I can change your luck, for better or worse. If I had my powers in tact, I could make you lucky enough to get out of this place. [So many lies. :c]

Private.

[acertifieduser.livejournal.com]

No offense, but I don't really believe in luck. I'd be curious to see you try it, though, if your warden gives you the ability back.

How does that play into memories?

Re: Private.

[sharpememory.livejournal.com]

I'll show you when I can. But I'm not optimistic about my warden agreeing to it.

That's just a weird side effect.

Private.

[acertifieduser.livejournal.com]

What other side effects are there and how do they work? Do you have control over the side effects to some extent or do they just happen? Is there any sort of correlation between the primary goal and the collateral damage?

Private.

[sharpememory.livejournal.com]

It varies, that depends, and probably not. You know, you ask a lot of questions.

Private.

[acertifieduser.livejournal.com]

Do you mind elaborating?

I like knowing what I'm talking about when I can. The best way to do that is to learn as much as I can about a subject and, when that comes from something that's not written down, it usually means asking questions. On that note: do you mind if I ask your warden about this too or would you rather I didn't?

I know I still owe you that story. As soon as we're done with this topic.

Private.

[sharpememory.livejournal.com]

I could over a drink. If you could make that happen. Otherwise, no can do.

You can ask Prefect if you want, but I warn you, he's got some pretty misguided ideas about what my power is. I can't get him to change his mind about it, which is irritating.

Go for it, slick. I'm expecting something good.

Private. ohgod the tl;dr of eddie all the time in everything.

[acertifieduser.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. I don't really drink and I can't afford to call in a favor for a story, even one as good as this.

People can be pretty close-minded. Give him time and, in the meantime, work on a plan B. There's nothing saying that we can't work with wardens outside of our own and get them to realize the truth about us and to support us -- even with our own warden. Maybe you can find some more allies, take some time to explain your power better. Worst case scenario, just make a jab every time he mentions anything. "Oh, sorry, I was researching luck;" "I want to work in the lab and research my ability." There's a lot of options.

I'll do my best.

Private. It's amazing ;-;

[sharpememory.livejournal.com]

You don't drink? Seriously?

[Pause. The first part is literally what Barron has been doing with some wardens.] You've got it all worked out, haven't you?

Private. xD; Not so much, but thank you. <3

[acertifieduser.livejournal.com]

Not very often. There's not really any redeeming health qualities to it and my body doesn't handle it all that well. I find it's better to avoid it than to end up being miserable and stressed.

[He laughs.] Not all of it, but I try.

Private. <33

[sharpememory.livejournal.com]

It can be something entertaining to do on the barge. There's not much else to entertain you.

Yeah. Too clever by half.

Private.

[acertifieduser.livejournal.com]

I had this same conversation with someone else not that long ago. I'm not really sure why you guys all think the same. I know I haven't been here long, but I can't imagine getting that bored. There's definitely a harder time finding things to do that progress in the way of money or power, but there's still an infinite library and a lot of jobs, so there's no reason you can't be learning no hobbies or trying to do new work. There's always more things to learn and that has to keep you occupied at least some of the time.

Private.

[sharpememory.livejournal.com]

I'm a people person, you know. I'm sick of the small social circle that's here. [It makes it so risky to con people.]

Private.

[acertifieduser.livejournal.com]

I haven't really noticed the small circle so far, but I admit I haven't been here that long. Maybe you're just trying to make friends with the wrong people.

Private.

[sharpememory.livejournal.com]

You know what, smart guy? I think you're right. I need to branch out more.

Private.

[acertifieduser.livejournal.com]

I hope that works out for you.