Case # 30: Video

[19centconstable]

[George is dressed casually for George. No uniform, and no jacket. His shirt-sleeves are rolled up, and his hair is untidy. He has Howie's motorcycle, and several books about motorcycles out on the floor around him, where he is sitting.]

Is it just me, or has everyone been a bit quiet today? Is there something going on that I'm unaware of?

I suspect it must be something very good, as I would have heard of something awful, where as I certainly can't blame people for being distracted away from their devices, if, say, the Admiral has given everyone a puppy.

[George looks pleased. And then very thoughtful.]

...

But then of course, I would wonder: where is my puppy?

Comments

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Are...is this the Admiral I'm speaking to?

[omnomgriefseeds.livejournal.com]

[ The voice is far too high-pitched to be the Admiral, and when the video flips on, the creature is picking its head up as if it butted something on. ] None of us go by that name.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Oh. Hello. I don't believe I've seen you around the Barge before...

[omnomgriefseeds.livejournal.com]

We've never heard of this place before. Where are you?

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Ah. Well. Space. It's a sort of...sorry, I usually let someone else explain. You're on a boat called the Barge, and we're currently traveling amongst the stars. Also, I'm sorry to break this to you, but you may have died.

[omnomgriefseeds.livejournal.com]

[ It tilts its head as the only expression of any emotion. When its head moves out of the way, there's a cityscape behind it. ] I thought this would be a good way to make new friends.

You have something you want, don't you?

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I don't disagree.

[George looks a bit confused by the background. But then, Prefect's room is full of boxes.]

I suppose. I suppose everyone does.

[omnomgriefseeds.livejournal.com]

Something unattainable, no matter how many years you reach for it.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Oh no, I believe quite firmly that if I put my mind to it, I could accomplish anything I wanted to.

[IT'S THE VICTORIAN WAY.]

[omnomgriefseeds.livejournal.com]

I can help you.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, but I believe I've got a handle on things. I do appreciate the offer, though.

[omnomgriefseeds.livejournal.com]

My help may be what you need to get there. No one can stand alone, right?

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I actually think it's rather important to be able to stand alone; to make one's own way in the world and owe no man.