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[impure_tale]

I seem to always find myself so very busy when these days roll around. Fortunate for me, then, that Renate is so demanding of attention this morning.

Come now, speak up. We can hear you.

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[alionspride]

I am not inclined to consort with hallucinations and flights of fancy. [That's Tyrion's job]

[impure_tale]

But you still reply.

[alionspride]

You asked.

[impure_tale]

Yes, but you replied. You are consorting.

[alionspride]

consorting?

[impure_tale]

Your word, duckie, not mine.

[major_west]

Hello again, Marquis.

[impure_tale]

Sparrow.

It has been far too long.

[major_west]

It has been. Regretfully, I can't control when the Admiral decides to open the network up.

How has the Barge been treating you?

[impure_tale]

Abysmally.

It's become very lonely here.

[major_west]

I'm sorry to hear that. [A thoughtful pause.] The Barge was never meant to be a home, I don't think.

You know you're always welcome to visit, should you require a break.

[impure_tale]

I may well take you up on that offer, should Billy not object.

And how is the little one?

[major_west]

I doubt he'll object, but of course I'll bring it up to him.

Not quite so little anymore. She talks now. Incessantly. [Said with fondness.]

[impure_tale]

They often do once they know how, I hear.

Perhaps I might pick a day or two before the Admiral chooses to sort me again. I'm afraid I will not be able to warn you ahead of time.

[major_west]

We'll ready the guest bedroom. It's been a while since we've had company from the Barge.

[Private]
So, what happened?

[Private]

[impure_tale]

Lately? Three Inmates that have disappeared with no warning.

Two of them near graduation.

A partner of a year and some months, moved on.

Then...Nothing.

[Private]

[major_west]

My apologies. I always did wonder what happened to those inmates who vanished.

I don't know how you remain there, Marquis. But the Barge is a better place for it.

[Private]

[impure_tale]

It means that when I've the time I may go and visit those that I love, regardless of how much time passes.

I would call that a fair afterlife.

[captain_jtkirk]

Oh alright, you caught me.

[impure_tale]

What a pleasant surprise. How are you enjoying your freedom?

[captain_jtkirk]

It tastes as sweet as they say.

I'm surprised you're still here.

[impure_tale]

Why would you be surprised?

[captain_jtkirk]

The Barge is terrible?

[impure_tale]

Most places are, at least from time to time.