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onecertainly) wrote2014-06-10 11:46 am
onecertainly) wrote2014-06-10 11:46 am
001. it's the way you name your ship | video
[ The video feed begins and a young man stares curiously into the camera. He has the distinct look of someone who's just climbed out of their deathbed and hastily tried to make themselves look presentable -- if there is a distinct look for such a thing -- and that would be because that's exactly what he's done.
Still, despite his obvious weariness, his expression is almost cheerful. ]
L-- [ No, not Lieutenant. Not anymore. ] Archie Kennedy. Warden Kennedy, I suppose. [ He raises his hand and it sort of lingers in the air because it strikes him that he has no idea if he should be saluting or not. Do wardens salute? Do convicted mutineers?
Likely not, so he lets it drop back down to his side. ]
This Admiral, he's -- [ There's a pause as he considers his next words carefully. He can't be too forward about his opinions of this mysterious figure, not so soon after the Renown. There's no telling who could be listening. Also, first impressions and all that.] -- well. He must be an interesting fellow to command such a vessel.
Does the entire crew dress as they please? If I must report to someone to receive uniform, I'd be obliged to learn at the very least his name. The one I'm wearing hardly seems appropriate. [ It's difficult to tell by the angle of the camera but he's wearing an old-fashioned naval uniform. It doesn't strike him as the correct attire for a warden. ] Thank you.
Still, despite his obvious weariness, his expression is almost cheerful. ]
L-- [ No, not Lieutenant. Not anymore. ] Archie Kennedy. Warden Kennedy, I suppose. [ He raises his hand and it sort of lingers in the air because it strikes him that he has no idea if he should be saluting or not. Do wardens salute? Do convicted mutineers?
Likely not, so he lets it drop back down to his side. ]
This Admiral, he's -- [ There's a pause as he considers his next words carefully. He can't be too forward about his opinions of this mysterious figure, not so soon after the Renown. There's no telling who could be listening. Also, first impressions and all that.] -- well. He must be an interesting fellow to command such a vessel.
Does the entire crew dress as they please? If I must report to someone to receive uniform, I'd be obliged to learn at the very least his name. The one I'm wearing hardly seems appropriate. [ It's difficult to tell by the angle of the camera but he's wearing an old-fashioned naval uniform. It doesn't strike him as the correct attire for a warden. ] Thank you.
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Most of the people 'ere from your world are from a long way in your future, Archie love. Things change. It were 'ard for Captain Bush and all; I don't think 'e knew where to put 'is face when we first met either.
[Iris is slightly amazed that she got that sentence out more or less straightfaced.]
...mind you, we sorted that out soon enough.
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He does manage to compose himself again somehow and clears his throat, eyeing the camera screen with a barely suppressed smile. ]
Did you indeed? I'm sure that was quite the learning experience for the good captain.
[ And we're on first name basis already too! How did that happen? ]
I'm afraid you have me at a disadvantage, ma'am. You know my name but I've yet to learn yours.
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Captain Bush is an education all by 'imself. 'E's a brilliant man. So's your Horatio. I'm ever so glad to meet another of your crew, I am.
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I'm afraid I must take your word on Captain Bush, ma'am -- I've only just met him. I know another William Bush who shares this one's face and manner but apparently they aren't the same man. I've come to understand it's the way of this place.