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Jean-Luc Picard (tea_earlgreyhot) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2013-10-01 08:20:00

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data, geordi la forge, helen magnus, jean-luc picard, malcolm reynolds, number one, seven of nine, tieria erde

[ day 239 ] action / voice :: open
[ In the dome in the morning ]

[ Jean-Luc, normally a very vibrant individual, normally a man with a mission and a purpose, no matter what that purpose might be, is standing very still in the middle of the dome. He’s in sector zero. Near the kiosk. Studying it with intense scrutiny, too still for any normal human being. ]

[ private to Helen ]

Doctor Magnus, I’m afraid I find it necessary to postpone tea. Perhaps we can meet tomorrow?

[ private to Trek crew ]

Is anyone…? [ There’s a moment of hesitation here, abnormal for this Captain on a normal day. He clears his throat and seems to come into himself, more stern and self-assured. ] Report.

ooc: Part 2 of the Locutus plot. The Trek muns know that Locutus is peeking into Picard’s consciousness. But anyone else who runs into him, he won’t be acting quite like himself!

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tea_earlgreyhot
2013-10-01 11:09 am UTC (link)

[ Jean-Luc blinked, as if snapping out of a trance. He inhaled a deep breath as if in standing still he had forgotten to breathe. And then he realized what had pulled him out of whatever had been happening just now.

He doesn't quite have himself completely together when he looks to the other man and nods half-heartedly. ] Yes, I suppose you're correct.

[ He looks down to his arm, stretching his fingers out as if looking for an appendage that isn't there, something that could have connected with the kiosk to acquire all the information about the prison, something from his nightmares. ]

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	cptn_tightpants 2013-10-01 11:13 am UTC (link)
	[Everything about the way this man is acting is wrong. Very very wrong. Like River when she's about to have an episode. And there's something all together freaky about her. Mal's instantly wary, stepping back just far enough to be out of arms reach.] Did you lose somethin? [Like... his mind?] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

tea_earlgreyhot
2013-10-01 12:22 pm UTC (link)

[ It's probably good that Mal steps out of arms reach. Jean-Luc's mind flashes with an image of him reeling around and grabbing him by the throat. Immediately, he shakes his head and comes out of that image. It's as if he's fractured, two different people jockeying for control. Because Jean-Luc himself would never do that unless provoked and fighting in self-defense. ]

No. [ That first 'no' is strained, almost mechanical. He clears his throat and tugs tightly on the top of his uniform to work out any wrinkles. And the second no has more of himself to it. ] No, I... deep in thought. I'm afraid I'm not feeling quite like myself right now. But I do understand that introductions are an order. Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

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	cptn_tightpants 2013-10-01 02:36 pm UTC (link)
	In thought only? [Mal keeps his face static at Picard's introduction.] Captain Reynolds. [No, he's not going to give a full name.] What'ya captain of? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

tea_earlgreyhot
2013-10-08 11:39 am UTC (link)

Captain. [ Picard nods respectfully as he would afford with anyone of rank. He's always been of the opinion that respect should be given unless proven that such isn't deserved. And in some occasions, in the name diplomacy, even beyond that. ]

The U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E, a Federation starship with the primary mission of exploration. And you, Captain Reynolds?

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cptn_tightpants
2013-10-09 11:52 pm UTC (link)

Serenity, 03-K54 Firefly class transport. Fixed 'er up myself. Primarily fer salvage and transport.

[He doesn't usually talk about her so official-like. But it wouldn't do to be looked down on by the other captain... especially as the other captain were so off it seemed. And sure, that wasn't exactly what they were meant to do... salvage and transport. More smuggling and thieving. But again... upstanding model citizen for the other man.]

Federation? That the thing a man named Geordi belongs to?

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	tea_earlgreyhot 2013-10-10 07:31 pm UTC (link)
	[ It's a ship he's never heard of but he is nonetheless impressed. And such talk of something so ordinary and near and dear to his heart seems to be centering him, pulling him back into himself, so to speak. He nods at the mention of Geordi. ] Yes, he is my Chief Engineer, a brilliant mind. How nice that you've met him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cptn_tightpants 2013-10-10 10:42 pm UTC (link)
	Wish my chief engineer was here. I'd bet good money to see 'em argue. [Because Mal had no doubt Kaylee would figure everything out about the Federation ships.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tea_earlgreyhot 2013-10-12 09:46 am UTC (link)
	Oh that would be quite the show, I'm certain. [ Jean-Luc smirks, a very human gesture. But that gesture ends too quickly, his features once again going cold and slack. His eyes blank and detached. ] We are -- Borg. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Italics in Mandarin cptn_tightpants 2013-10-12 10:52 am UTC (link)
	[Mal's ready to smile with this captain when everything goes wrong. He takes a step back, looking around for anyone else. Maybe Geordi's around.] What now? Who's we? Mother of Buddha Picard. Snap outta it. [His hand curls into a fist, ready to punch the other man if need be.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tea_earlgreyhot 2013-10-12 12:20 pm UTC (link)
	[ A hand snaps out to wrap tight around Mal's neck, remarkably strong for a man Picard's age. But he's in excellent health aside from what is happening now. ] You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cptn_tightpants 2013-10-12 12:54 pm UTC (link)
	Picard! What are you herk [While that was unexpected. Mal cursed inwardly as the hand tightened around his neck. He didn't realize the man had it in him. He threw a punch at the man's gut, hoping that would do something.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

tea_earlgreyhot
2013-10-13 12:36 pm UTC (link)

[ As Jean-Luc is fighting an inward battle of his own, the punch does throw him back a few steps, forcing him to release that neck and double over for a moment of disorientation. He slowly straightens up again, eyeing Mal with that same cool detachment. ]

You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile. [ He turns to walk away. Because from Locutus's perspective, he is malfunctioning and in need of repair. He'll be looking for a regeneration alcove, or anything familiar to the Borg. ]

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	cptn_tightpants 2013-10-13 11:30 pm UTC (link)
	[Mal's ready to fight, but once Jean-Luc turns away, he instead reaches up for his throat. That had been very very wrong. And now he wishes he had his gun. He's not looking forward to how this is going to feel. After a moment or two, he turns away from sector 2 and the horses, and instead makes his way to the nearest bar. Liquor is the only thing that'll help him now.] (Reply to this) (Parent)

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