Video 3 ♔ Warden of State

[mightthinkthat]

 [Francis looks perfectly normal, honestly. He's isn't that long after graduation and he likes to take care of himself. And he never loses that cheeky, devil may care attitude of his.]

Mixed bag, this flood. At any rate, unfortunately, the good Marquis isn't the only one missing something. My item seems to have totted off as well. It looks like my badge of office, so you'll recognise it if you see it. If anyone finds it, once you've sampled the warden areas all by your lonesome, would it be terribly inconvenient if I might have it back? Preferably before someone knifes my dear Scorpius in the back? [He gives the camera a look. That's exactly what's going to wind up happening and you lot know it.] 

Iris seemed to have spotted some temporal messing up, so I suppose I'll treat this much like the communication glitches: anybody out there I used to know?

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[sickjoke]

Warden... item?

[ This is a confused Hood. ]

[mightthinkthat]

[He frowns: why don't you know this?] Wardens are granted items to unlock places where inmates can't go.

[sickjoke]

Oh, yeah, I know what that is -- I got one. I'm just... you... when'd you become a warden?

[mightthinkthat]

Oh, quite some time ago, from my view.

[sickjoke]

Well, that's good! Congratulations on the graduations?

[mightthinkthat]

I'd like to think so. Thank you.

[sickjoke]

I guess this is a time... flood or some sort.

[mightthinkthat]

I'm hoping that's reason for my item loss. Which is a touch inconvenient, but better if someone has it out for my inmate.

[sickjoke]

Well, I'm guessing you're inmate isn't here.

[mightthinkthat]

Not the kind of guess I'd make. It's possible, of course, that he's gone, but it's not the kind of assumption I'm prepared to stand behind.

[sickjoke]

Well, hate to tell you? Yesterday you were an inmate.

[mightthinkthat]

No, that wasn't yesterday. Whatever flood this is seems to have a temporal element.

[sickjoke]

Guess it does. Man, dimensional travel is bad enough; time travel really gets the wires crossed!

[mightthinkthat]

That's the Admiral for you.

[bodilesswarrior]

Oh, ye of exactly the right amount of faith. [Her smile is a familiar one, wryly fond.]

[mightthinkthat]

[He beams back at her.] Hello, Barbara.

[bodilesswarrior]

Francis. How long has it been?

[mightthinkthat]

For me? Merely a month or so. A port and a flood, at any rate.

[bodilesswarrior]

Interesting. Keeping yourself busy, I hope?

[logistical]

Unfortunately, I have not seen your item anywhere. Do you require immediate assistance in your search?

[mightthinkthat]

It's possible it may have been lost in the flood. But keep an eye out should that prove wrong and, naturally, if Scorpius emerges somewhere, do make sure he's all right.

[logistical]

Many passengers are not themselves - would anyone in particular wish to steal it from you?

What are his usual haunts?

[mightthinkthat]

Aeryn, possibly? John may take advantage but he's not quite clever enough to steal it. [John's not the most cunning of individuals.]

The library is his favourite, I believe and possibly the lab.

[logistical]

I will make the necessary inquiries, as well as maintain an eye on Scorpius, should I locate him.

[mightthinkthat]

Thank you, Spock.

[logistical]

It is no trouble. I would advise caution - this flood appears particularly chaotic.

[mightthinkthat]

I'm starting to realise.

[logistical]

Have you noted any overt violence?

[mightthinkthat]

Only the kind of anger and fear that leads into it.

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[notdreaming]

We aren't exactly friends, but we're not not friends.

[ Kara's been off and on the barge for four or five years now, and she has matured substantially since present times. ]

Do you remember me, Francis?

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[mightthinkthat]

Oh, I certainly never called you an enemy, even at my worst. Hello, Kara. You well when you're from?

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[notdreaming]

I'm doing well. It's been hard balancing home with the barge, but the time effect helps a lot with that.

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[mightthinkthat]

This particular effect is somewhat less convenient. … Could I ask you to let me in the CES? With mine missing, I'm afraid Sookie hasn't had her walk. [The black Labrador snuffles into frame, with Francis' patient fondness.]

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[notdreaming]

Of course! Anything for the puppies. [ She sympathizes. Krypto is pretty active as dogs go. ]

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[mightthinkthat]

[He smiles.] Thank you, Kara. Meet you there?

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[notdreaming]

Sure thing. I'll be right there.

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[mightthinkthat]

[Francis waits at the entrance with an excitable little dog who knows what's going to happen and is a little patient.] Thanks again.

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[notdreaming]

[ And Kara is there with Krypto. Because she's here, so why not? ]

Of course! I don't mind at all. Even if I didn't know you were trustworthy, the CES is pretty basic.

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[mightthinkthat]

[Sookie greets Krypto good mannerly but the instant the door's open, she bounds inside.] True.

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[notdreaming]

[ Kara restrains a chuckle looking after the dog. Krypto waits for her to give him a little nod before bounding off after. ]

After you, Francis.

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[mightthinkthat]

Thank you. [Francis seems to be in his element here in the English-esque countryside to the point of visibly brightening.]

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[notdreaming]

[ She follows him, seemingly happy enough to just enjoy the scenery and watch their dogs run around. She floats contentedly a foot off the ground. ]

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[mightthinkthat]

[Something Francis finds amusing. Sookie, ever a hunting dog, even when he's not there to hunt, snuffles around, breaks into a run, plays a little with Krypto and repeats the process, more or less.]

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[notdreaming]

[ Krypto is a big friendly guard-dog, so he's mostly confused by the hunting and ruins it from time to time by coming over to play with Sookie while she's trying to follow his trail.

Kara watches and laughs. ]

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[mightthinkthat]

[Sookie is about as patient as her owner so is generally puzzled but accepting of this dog's strange behaviour.

Francis looks up at Kara with a smile.]

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[notdreaming]

[ She grins back at him. ]

Makes me wonder why anyone ever thought two alien species couldn't get along.

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[mightthinkthat]

Considering how one species don't necessary get along, I can't exactly blame them, I'm afraid.

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[notdreaming]

True. Still, it's nice to see them playing.

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[mightthinkthat]

A lovely treat indeed.