Questioning time

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

[Told to whomever looks like a pilot and is willing to listen, or just was unlucky enough to stumble near Devon.]

Unlike Dantoinne, I have no delusions. This ship does not exist to save the world. Its priority is survival.

Regardless of its reason for existence, the crew will be drawn into combat. For one reason or another - with the world as it is, it will be only a matter of time.

To fight, you must be ready to kill. To kill, you must be ready to die yourself. Are you ready to die? Or see your friends killed before you?

Comments

[heliotropesmoke.livejournal.com]

... you must be a hit at parties.

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't know. I have yet to attend one.

[heliotropesmoke.livejournal.com]

You ever try to live a little?

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

If by that you mean "socialize and participate in events and gatherings", I am content with my life as it is.

[heliotropesmoke.livejournal.com]

You just seem like a downer, that's all.

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

Is that so?

[Somehow, Devon finds this accusation harder to retort than usual. The next sentence comes only after a moment of thought. And it comes out rather awkwardly.]

Whatever my life and habits may seem to other people, I would not have it other way.

[heliotropesmoke.livejournal.com]

That's your prerogative, and you're right that survival is critical, but I'm just saying... loosen up a bit.

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

[Flashback to a situation in Devon's past. It is painful and bitter... but she doesn't want to talk about it.]

No, I believe I will not be doing that.

[heliotropesmoke.livejournal.com]

What would you say you live for?

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

Myself.

I will change the world - and people who live in it, for the better. But I intend to live in this changed world.

[heliotropesmoke.livejournal.com]

So it's sort of like Batman.

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

Well. My parents are dead.

[Was that... a nerdy reference? From Devon? Really?]

[heliotropesmoke.livejournal.com]

Who's your favorite Batman?

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

!

[Cover blown? Time for evasive maneuvers!]

I do not really have one.

[heliotropesmoke.livejournal.com]

I have a DVD player. You want to watch the 1989 Tim Burton one sometime?

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

I will be busy.

[Translation: I may pay you an unexpected visit just when you just happen to turn the DVD player on. It's all only a coincidence. Of course.]

[heliotropesmoke.livejournal.com]

Suit yoruself.