7th Wave [Video]

[tentacruelest]

It seems my warden's taken a leave of absence.

[Jones bends down, examining a comatose Captain Bush. He grunts, before reaching down and slinging the unconscious man over one shoulder, standing back up again]

For those wanting him, yeh'll have to seek my permission.

[And off he goes; not to the infirmary, but to his own room. Can't trust those doctors to fix him; can't trust anyone]

Comments

[lastincident]

I suggest you bring him to the infirmary where he can safely rest and be cared for.

[ Despite his mild tone, Bruce doesn't really sound like he's suggesting. More like this is very subtle instruction. Davy hasn't exactly been trustworthy in the past, and he rather likes Bush. ]

[tentacruelest]

I suggest yeh keep your suggestions to yourself, Doctor.

[lastincident]

Please don't make me come and fetch him.

[ ...or do. God knows he's got a lot of boiled over anger issues to get out. Your door might do. ]

[tentacruelest]

Come and break down my door, if you like. I'll fight anyone who makes a move into my property.

[lastincident]

You are aware that I can do that, correct? Bare handed. And there is nothing you can conceivably do to me physically that will do more then, on a good day... tickle.

[tentacruelest]

I am perfectly happy to keep him in my company and not trouble anyone. You are the one causing the trouble here.

[lastincident]

You do realize that your first day here that you murdered a man, and have since made public threats of various nature. I'm not entirely inclined to trust you given the circumstances.

[tentacruelest]

If I murdered my warden - again - I'd have to contend with the stink. It benefits me to keep him alive.

[lastincident]

No you wouldn't. He'd automatically revive. Wardens do not need requests made for their revivals.

[ But whatever, okay. ]

Will you allow me to check on him in a few days, or will I need to get angry about it?

[tentacruelest]

His condition will remain much the same whether you check on him or not.

[lastincident]

It's allowing to monitor his condition while he stays with you, or having your door ripped off it's hinges and him taken by force, Captain.

Your choice.

[tentacruelest]

It's a poor doctor who feels the need to make threats of violence.

[lastincident]

It's a poor captain that'll not allow a doctor access to a patient.

[tentacruelest]

Haven't yeh heard, Banner? I am not captain of this ship or any, now that my time's passed.

[lastincident]

If you comported yourself as one, I imagine people would be more apt to indulge your title it's respect.

[tentacruelest]

The day men on this barge learn respect is the day the Admiral's revealed to be a little yapping terrier at the heels of the Devil himself.

[lastincident]

Your word, captain? Yes, or no. [ GOD must you talk so much Davy. ]

[tentacruelest]

And what of your word, sir?

[Nope nope nope]

[lastincident]

I'll give you my word that so long as I am able to check on Bush every few days, and maintain his good condition, that he can slumber in your cabin.

[tentacruelest]

You will announce yourself before entering, and not enter without my permission.

[lastincident]

I will even politely knock.

[tentacruelest]

I...

accept your terms, Banner.

[lastincident]

Thank you, Captain. I'll be down in a few minutes to check on him.

[ And he'll knock and everything like he said he would. ]

[tentacruelest]

[Limping to the door, Jones pulls it open, glowering down at Bruce. The smell of brine is heavy in the air, and a few inches of water rush out to drown Bruce's ankles once the door is opened]

Banner.

[lastincident]

Captain. [ Bruce glances down, and then asks: ] Does the water always build up like that?