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exsilium2013-02-21 05:23 pm
reconnaissance) wrote in exsilium2013-02-21 05:23 pm
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2nd. ( video. )
( The problem here was, so far as Ellie could see it, was that there were people. Too many people, a claustrophobic press of Transports jammed in so that she felt like she suddenly had some idea what it was like for cattle to be run through the crush. Whether or not they were all destined for an abattoir was another matter entirely.
Not just that, but they weren't the right people. Some of them seemed decent enough, but they weren't her human safety blanket or the guy that kept them all going, or the one that she could always feel superior to. (To be honest, it was a relief none of them were Lee.)
This might be why she is addressing the network from one of the bombed out buildings rather than her place, which she hasnt visited for a few days. Ellie's just surrounded by debris, dirt and water damaged walls, though some of the prior are concealed by some pretty massive piles of paper. She's propping herself up on her elbows, not looking right at the device. )
I was wondering what there is around here in the way of record keeping. I mean, these things have got a lot on them, but something other than that. Pens, paper - the tangible stuff. In case the network fails, or something.
There's probably already something, but I haven't had time to figure all that out yet. And maybe if there isn't, we should make one. Record the people who have been here, what they know, experiences and stuff. Not just stuff that happens here, but before. Or, um, elsewhere, I guess. Wherever home is.
( Despite this being a video broadcast, and deliberately so, she has to yet glanced at the camera. She does now, very briefly, but there is a definite guilty expression to it. Ellie opens her mouth again, but thinks better of it. )
Not just that, but they weren't the right people. Some of them seemed decent enough, but they weren't her human safety blanket or the guy that kept them all going, or the one that she could always feel superior to. (To be honest, it was a relief none of them were Lee.)
This might be why she is addressing the network from one of the bombed out buildings rather than her place, which she hasnt visited for a few days. Ellie's just surrounded by debris, dirt and water damaged walls, though some of the prior are concealed by some pretty massive piles of paper. She's propping herself up on her elbows, not looking right at the device. )
I was wondering what there is around here in the way of record keeping. I mean, these things have got a lot on them, but something other than that. Pens, paper - the tangible stuff. In case the network fails, or something.
There's probably already something, but I haven't had time to figure all that out yet. And maybe if there isn't, we should make one. Record the people who have been here, what they know, experiences and stuff. Not just stuff that happens here, but before. Or, um, elsewhere, I guess. Wherever home is.
( Despite this being a video broadcast, and deliberately so, she has to yet glanced at the camera. She does now, very briefly, but there is a definite guilty expression to it. Ellie opens her mouth again, but thinks better of it. )
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I shudder to think what my friend Jim will write about when given free rein.
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[He rolls his eyes, reconsidering that.]
On the other hand, remarkably, Jim has some redeeming qualities, so maybe not.
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I mean, the teachers wouldn't even let Homer hand out the books at school, and then he turns out to be a guy you can count on to keep you alive.
( HOW DARE HE ELLIE WAS MEANT TO HAVE HIM ALL FIGURED OUT etc etc )
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Like Jim. He picks fights and hits on anyone with two X chromosomes, but turns out he's a genius and too damn brave for his own good.
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( But she has to say, she's enjoying hearing about someone kind of reminiscent of Homer. ) If Homer ever turns up here, we might have our hands full trying to deal with those two in the same city. Especially with Homer being so bad at taking orders.
( Really, really bad. )
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[It's mostly hyperbole, since Jim doesn't risk the crew for bravado, but he does put them at risk in general.]
[video] WELL DONE SELF for missing tagging this thread ;n;
( They try to cut down the risks, she and Homer volunteer for the most dangerous jobs, but even so. They've had their casualties. Maybe they should have just hidden through the war, instead of taking up Homer's think brave philosophy. )
I don't get why those guys don't just act as smart as they are. People'd treat them with a whole lotta more respect.
[video] /clings
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