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tobecaprican) wrote2011-09-22 08:08 pm
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the last voyages // 2. video. no filter.
[ Somewhat less ruffled than the first time he transmitted a video, but only just, Gaius Baltar sits in view of the camera, nursing a cigarette, and looking faintly disturbed. He is also dressed like a pirate, from the elegant open-throated shirt through to gold-buttoned waistcoat. The bandanna has been left to hang around his neck, and there are a couple of rings on his fingers that are somewhat chunky and antiquated.
They glint a little as he takes another drag from his cigarette. It's a self-medicating technique so he doesn't freak out at people over phones again. He's just spent a few days believing he was a pirate, never you mind. When he poses his question, it's quite measured; ]
Does this happen very often?
OOC: I may still pirate!Baltar backtag a bit, but. \ oAo/
They glint a little as he takes another drag from his cigarette. It's a self-medicating technique so he doesn't freak out at people over phones again. He's just spent a few days believing he was a pirate, never you mind. When he poses his question, it's quite measured; ]
Does this happen very often?
OOC: I may still pirate!Baltar backtag a bit, but. \ oAo/
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I arrived in September of 2009. Or 1998, depending on your worldview. It is now September 2011. I've been home three times, for a grand total of one year, which would place me close to the three-year mark since my arrival on the good ship misery.
Now, when did I become accustomed to dealing with the utter rubbish forced upon me by this cesspool...
Three years. If one considers 'jaded' to be a synonym for 'accustomed'.
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That's a long frakking time.
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Then again, my meals are prepared for me, I have most of my desires granted upon request, and eventually, I will rehabilitate an inmate and be well and truly shot of this place, deal in hand.
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[ Couldn't help but see if third time is a charm. It's unsettling, giving a name and not receiving one! Also the principle of the thing. ]
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[Keep trying, Gaius. Keep trying.]