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[darklydriven]

[There is a moment- several, in fact, where Dexter contemplates his life; in this new place with this ... war, he can be someone different. He can chose to, if he wanted, be free from hiding who he is, embrace his specific skills. He could be useful in a completely different way. The moment passes. The truth, however, is that last six years of his life had been defining for Dexter. He is what he is by accident, but who he is? That's hard-earned and a bit more complicated.

Dexter decides to forgo video and vocal communication for a while; no one needs to see him yet, anyway. ]

Afternoon, fellow ex-pats. My name is Dexter Morgan and I am (was?) a blood spatter analyst for Miami Metro Police Department. I don't have many useful skills other than basic lab-geekery - I don't suppose that there's much call for a spatter analyst here?

[He should only be so lucky.]

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[totallytrustworthy]

[Police. Boo. That's no fun.

Then again, some of the force's employees aren't exactly the most law-abiding creatures on earth. Question is which one are you, Dexter?]

Oh there are a number of lab addicts here that'll enjoy having you around, I'm sure.

[darklydriven]

[That's probably not a question you really want to have answered, definitively.]

I'm more interested in the lab work than the residents, but that's a start in the right direction. Thank you.

[totallytrustworthy]

[NNnnnnnooooopppeee.]

Why am I not surprised to hear that?

Hopefully they'll have something for you to work on. Things around here aren't quiet, but I'm not sure how many bloodstains there are to go around.

[darklydriven]

I don't deny that we lab-folk tend towards introversion.

I can find other ways to occupy my time; probably better to not hope for things in my line of work.

[Except that I really, really am.]

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[bratworth]

Considering the lack of a proper legal infrastructure around here, we're poorly equipped to deal with any crimes that occur amongst the transported population.

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[darklydriven]

That's certainly a shame.

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[tipsygnostalgia]

Blood splatter analyst? That sounds pretty cool what did you have to do for that sorta job?

[totallytrustworthy]

Oh I don't know. Might find something at the local pub with a little luck. A barfight's bound to leave at least a few traces behind.

I imagine it's about as entertaining as a magazine for someone like you, but what can you do?

[onemoredeath]

[ Another member of the police? Takegami is finding this to be annoying but he is confident that so far, no one has noticed too much. Ah well, might as well be polite. ]

I have been asking our hosts the same about needing a club host, but I suppose there are some places where people of a less military bent can be useful.

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[bratworth]

It is. Frankly, I'm unsure how much longer we will last without any major incidents. There have been a lot of new transports lately, from a wide variety of different cultures. It's just asking for trouble.

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[darklydriven]

I worked crime scenes for the police; usually domestic violence or other physical crimes that left blood evidence. Murders, which less rare than you might think, also fall under my scope of practice.

[darklydriven]

True, but then I'd have to go down to the local pub. I think I'll take my chances elsewhere and see who else responds.

I didn't catch your name.

[totallytrustworthy]

Right. Human contact, how silly of me.

The name's Chloe. I'll go ahead and say 'nice to meet you' because I assume this is as close to a face to face conversation as we'll ever get.

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[darklydriven]

It seems like there are enough people here with ... special skills and, if I'm not seeing things, powers- that probably go a long way towards dissuading people from violent crimes.

[So far.]

[darklydriven]

You never know, I tend to wander.

Thanks for your help, Chloe.

[darklydriven]

And a club host is ...?

[totallytrustworthy]

Hey, anytime, love.

I don't suppose you've any combat skills under your belt there, do you?

[darklydriven]

Only what I picked up on the job. It's sufficient, most of the time.

[totallytrustworthy]

Just trying to figure out where you stand on the whole 'fighting a war' deal. Not everyone's cut out for the front lines-- not that I need to tell you that.

[darklydriven]

I see evidence of that with my job, every day. Well- used to.

[totallytrustworthy]

Uh-huh.

Aaannddd you fit in....where, exactly? [She's not letting this go, Dex. Are you a fighter, buddy? Are you??]

[darklydriven]

I used to know. I suppose I'll have to find out, again, won't I?

[totallytrustworthy]

Oh look at you, passing out non-answers like candy.

You can't expect anyone to have your back if you're not willing to give a little slack now and then. Come on, it's not as if we're not all stuck in the same tight spot.

Do you know how to properly fire a gun: yes or no?

[darklydriven]

In theory, yes.

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[ganking]

Blood spatter analyst? Dunno about gettin' a job with that but there's definitely enough blood to geek over either way.