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tobecaprican) wrote2012-02-14 07:29 pm
tobecaprican) wrote2012-02-14 07:29 pm
last voyages // 12. video. open.
[ Well, it's been a while. But Gaius appears, and he's even... nicely dressed, in a suit he got for Christmas, sans a tie. That he's wearing cologne, too, is entirely ridiculous considering the medium, but at least no on (outside of his own head) can call him on it. He's dragged a comb through usually unruly hair, shaved his face, and he probably looks better than he has in a long time. ]
Hello.
[ There's a flick of a glance away, before he sort of turns bodily as if ignoring something. ]
I see we have a lot of new people since I was last... conscious. My name is Gaius Baltar. And I just wanted to wish everyone a good day, I suppose, seeing as it's been a while. I also wanted to make a public apology to a certain someone.
My communications device was blocked for a long time from receiving this person's transmissions, due to a... well, it was complicated, but I've got a new device from a while back and I thought I ought to let her know.
So, Elizabeth Anderson, or... T-X, if you prefer, my deepest regrets, truly. Perhaps we can make up for lost time, if you... might fancy a stroll on the deck, or...
[ Immediately uncertain, as if all his playa skillz have been wiped clean, and he just kind of smiles and flustered ends the video there. ]
Hello.
[ There's a flick of a glance away, before he sort of turns bodily as if ignoring something. ]
I see we have a lot of new people since I was last... conscious. My name is Gaius Baltar. And I just wanted to wish everyone a good day, I suppose, seeing as it's been a while. I also wanted to make a public apology to a certain someone.
My communications device was blocked for a long time from receiving this person's transmissions, due to a... well, it was complicated, but I've got a new device from a while back and I thought I ought to let her know.
So, Elizabeth Anderson, or... T-X, if you prefer, my deepest regrets, truly. Perhaps we can make up for lost time, if you... might fancy a stroll on the deck, or...
[ Immediately uncertain, as if all his playa skillz have been wiped clean, and he just kind of smiles and flustered ends the video there. ]
Video:
Video:
I mean, no, just. We can talk at the same time. If you like.
Re: Video:
Video:
Gods no. But actually it's not very--
[ But even a Valentine's Day flood won't have him run his mouth over certain things, so he changes course there. ] I mean, we don't know each other that well, do we?
Re: Video:
Why are you now interested in social bonding? Has something changed?
Video:
But I wrote this poem in an effort to encapsulate my feelings.
[ He is reaching offscreen, and there is the sound of papers rustling. ]
Re: Video:
Poetry is a valid therapeutic measure. You should do this more often. Sarah would be proud.
[SALESWOMAN SMILE.]
Video: (im only slightly sorry)
[ Clears throat, appears to be reading off of a notepad. ]
Your eyes are like stars in a night sky,
And your smile, though infrequent, would make angels sigh.
Your hair is as flaxen as a golden sun beam,
And your legs--
Er, no, crossed that bit out.
And your personality displays a remarkably high self-esteem.
With your blue eyes and fair complexion, I find you angelical,
Even though you might be completely mechanical.
But never let anyone say that cybernetics,
Don't have particularly rewarding virtues or aesthetics.
So if you'd like to be friends I think that would be good,
Because robots tend to often be misunderstood.
There. [ CLEARLY QUITE PLEASED WITH HIMSELF. ] I hope that clears it up.
Video: NEVER APOLOGISE FOR MAGIC
That's very inventive, Gaius.
[Widening that smile now, like UHN. Because this means you've put effort in and are apparently... Admiring her? Analysing her? WHATEVER. It's interpreted as a COMPLIMENT. YES.]
Thank you. I've logged this for future reference. Hair was very difficult to perfect... I'm glad you appreciate it.
[WAIT. A THOUGHT. Which makes her pretty smile go away. :|]
Are you attempting to mate with me?
Video:
Does he?
He sits puzzled for a moment. ]
You know, not really. Er. I mean that in the nicest way.
Re: Video:
[There is what shall be described as a moment. A moment filled with ambiguous introspection. Because the T-X doesn't really experience emotional disappointment, but... This revelation has been interpreted as a flaw.]
I'm sorry to hear that, Gaius. Yes, we can meet.
I'm sorry too because threadjack of uselessness
...but then the poem happens, and he's left staring at the screen.]
...
[You know what? Never mind.]
/not here either