InsaneJournal

Tweak says, "Second to none!"

Jean-Luc Picard (tea_earlgreyhot) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2014-01-06 11:49:00

Entry tags:

data, eric northman, helen magnus, jean-luc picard, kitty pryde (aoa), spencer reid, tieria erde

[ day 253 ] action :: open
[ Option One ]

First thing in the morning, Jean-Luc stops by the Defense Force headquarters to check in. He makes a habit of this every other day or so, just to see if he's needed in any manner but his usual patrol duties. So he can be found here with a fresh cup of steaming tea. He probably won't remain for long though, so catch him while you can if you need him.

[ Option Two ]

As often as he frequents the library, he should probably set up residence there. A home away from home, sort of thing. But nevertheless, he is at the library again. He's perusing the bookshelves, for the rare novelty of a book from another world that Earth. He frequently finds them in this place, as the prison does pull people in from everywhere. And this is his own personal way to continue his exploration of the Universe. Books, after all, are one of the most obvious founts of knowledge. And we know what people say of idle minds...

[ Closed to Helen Magnus ]

Jean-Luc has packed a dinner for both himself and Helen. He had sent her a message to meet at the stables later in the afternoon. He's in the stables, saddling up two horses, one for himself and one for Helen. A bag settles on the ground at his feet. He's in full riding attire. But yes, he has accepted that this meeting of theirs is an actual date. And he's okay with that.

(Read comments) - (Post a new comment)

tea_earlgreyhot
2014-01-07 06:43 pm UTC (link)

Being an observant sort of man, it's honestly the blood that catches his attention first. Normally he would have taken note of what particular book a person is reading first. But at this moment, the blood reigns supreme and takes precedence over anything else. And really, why wouldn't it? It certainly isn't everyday that one comes upon a man bleeding out of several places at once.

Concern mingled with curiosity is etched into his features as he moves to stand on the opposite side of the table with a heavy volume of the complete works of Shakespeare in his arm. It's his go-to book here in the library and he picks it up whenever possible for fear that it might be one of the volumes the library takes away as he has noticed that they do seem to cycle through their inventory often enough.

"Excuse me. Are you ill? Do you require medical assistance?"

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

vikingly
2014-01-07 10:29 pm UTC (link)

The books stacked on Eric's table all happen to be related to travel between dimensions or escapes from various kinds of prisons. He hasn't been picky about fiction or nonfiction as he's found that fiction often has it's basis in real life. He looks up at Jean-Luc's question, expression blank for a moment until he feels a fresh trickle of blood from his ear. He reaches up with the handkerchief, wipes at the blood, smearing some of it onto his cheek and shakes his head.

"Actually, I'm quite fine. Believe it or not."

He's not being a smart ass. For once.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tea_earlgreyhot 2014-01-07 10:54 pm UTC (link)
	"All evidence would point toward the contrary." It's said softly, gently, as if worrying over someone that he isn't entirely sure would know whether he was alright or not. Needless to say, given the amount of blood, he's reading lightly. "Are you certain?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vikingly 2014-01-08 12:23 am UTC (link)
	Eric smirks a bit at that. It's intriguing that this man is so concerned about someone he doesn't know. Eric assumes he's some sort of doctor or other kind of caregiver. "Quite. My body simply thinks I should be asleep right now." He'll spring the vampire thing on him next. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

tea_earlgreyhot
2014-01-08 02:02 am UTC (link)

Mostly, he's a humanitarian, or whatever the equivalent of that is to a man who crosses paths with all manner of creatures. He cannot leave an injured being behind without at least attempting to assist. That is, as long as his assistance doesn't violate the prime directive... in most cases. Nevertheless, his concern is genuine.

"Interesting." And his curiosity piqued. He had never seen a creature who bled when they were sleep deprived, which is his take away from the simple explanation given to him. "Will you not bleed out?"

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vikingly 2014-01-08 02:24 am UTC (link)
	Eric shrugs a bit. "Eventually if I don't replace the blood, but I'm in little danger of that at the moment." He's still struggling with nightmares from the fear vapor, not to mention the loss of both Sookie and Caroline. He'd rather not sleep right now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

tea_earlgreyhot
2014-01-08 07:24 pm UTC (link)

Nightmares are something Jean-Luc is very familiar with. And did he know that Eric was experiencing them, he might attempt to speak with him about them. He had learned from Counselor Troi, after all, that speaking of them could help to ease your mind toward them. And while he was by no means a counselor of the caliber that she was, he was always open to helping others were they to show a need for it.

At the moment though, it's his curiosity that is piqued by the others response. He nods in greeting and opts to introduce himself. "Captain Jean-Luc Picard. May I sit with you?"

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

vikingly
2014-01-08 09:30 pm UTC (link)

That assumed that Eric would talk about the nightmares. He probably wouldn't. It's no reflection on Jean-Luc, simply Eric. Back in his world that makes him vulnerable and vulnerability gets him killed. However, he could use someone to talk to with Caroline gone.

"Eric Northman, and yes."

The blood doesn't seem to bother Jean-Luc or scare him. That's interesting to Eric.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tea_earlgreyhot 2014-01-11 06:55 pm UTC (link)
	"A pleasure, Mr. Northman." Jean-Luc settled into the seat across from him. Setting the book down on the top of the table, he leaned forward, folding his hands together. He didn't try to hide his curiosity. "Does this mean you are... vampyre?" He knew there were some present here within the dome. But as far as he knew, he had yet to encounter one face to face. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vikingly 2014-01-13 05:14 am UTC (link)
	A smirk quirks the corner of his mouth into a crooked bit of a grin. "Indeed. It does. What do you know of vampires, Mr. Picard." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

tea_earlgreyhot
2014-01-13 04:01 pm UTC (link)

He draws in a deep breath and leans back in his seat, tugging lightly on the hem of his uniform top. "Nothing but what I have learned here and in literature from our home world. In my world they're fantasy. But I've heard that the prison has a handful."

He meets Eric's gaze, an excited light in his eyes at the prospect of learning something new. "It's quite fascinating, really."

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

vikingly
2014-01-14 04:58 pm UTC (link)

"It's a veritable breeding ground of fiction to reality," Eric says in the driest voice possible. He's not trying to be rude. He's simply unamused by the idea that fiction can be reality here because that leaves so many unknown factors. He takes a deep, unnecessary breath and dabs at the corners of his eyes.

"I suppose so. I've met aliens, people from parallel worlds and different time streams. Most of the time it's merely fucking inconvenient, but we'll go with fascinating today."

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

tea_earlgreyhot
2014-01-15 05:09 pm UTC (link)

He seems surprised by that, the fact that Eric would call it inconvenient. "You do not find the unknown fascinating... or exciting." It's said as a comment but meant as a question.

His voice isn't judgmental over it. In fact, it's understanding. In his world, it's the difference between his brother and himself. One content to sit at home and live his life on the vineyard, and he who would never have been comfortable with anything but exploration into the unknown.

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vikingly 2014-01-16 03:52 am UTC (link)
	"On the contrary, but there's very little unknown after a thousand years," Eric responds. "At one time, I was fairly fascinated by the dome. It's lost it's shine for me." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

tea_earlgreyhot
2014-01-18 04:57 pm UTC (link)

Jean-Luc wants to mention the fact that Guinnan, someone who has been around for longer than that and a very dear friend, would beg to differ about the unknown. She would have advised Eric to look harder. But Jean-Luc is unsure at the moment that he should advise the other man of the same, more inclined to focus on the later comment.

"Of course with time there is a certain dullness that comes as the novelty wears off." He says. "But I've a feeling you are speaking of something much more specific in nature."

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

vikingly
2014-01-20 10:33 pm UTC (link)

Perhaps Eric is too complacent about the unknown. Of late, back home, he's been busy and he has experienced some of the unknown. Here, it seems to be thrown at him so rapidly and inanely that he has ceased to care. Of course, the loss of two people he cared greatly about, as well as a few others, have left him very apathetic as well.

Eric quirks an eyebrow at Jean-Luc, considering whether to go ahead and follow that topic or shut it down. "People, things and situations change rapidly here. It's rarely a good thing unless you've an extreme dislike of someone."

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

tea_earlgreyhot
2014-01-21 03:59 pm UTC (link)

"Ah, yes." Loss was something he was well acquainted with. Whether it was losing crew on away missions or here in the prison. It was never easy. And only today had he and Data learned that Geordi had left the dome. It left him feeling... an emptiness, of course.

Jean-Luc nods. "Some changes within the prison are indeed more difficult to adjust to than others. Especially those of a personal nature. Those that involve friends and comrades."

(Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vikingly 2014-01-21 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	Eric inclines his head at that. Jean-Luc has clearly hit the nail on the head. "And you've uncovered the dome's dirty little secret." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tea_earlgreyhot 2014-01-26 04:04 pm UTC (link)
	He nods. "The dimensional stabilizer, one of which the Wardens seem to lack control of." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vikingly 2014-01-27 06:33 pm UTC (link)
	"Precisely, and it seems to be getting worse." Or perhaps Eric is just paying attention since the people leaving are ones that he cares for. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

tea_earlgreyhot
2014-01-31 02:23 pm UTC (link)

"My second officer had inquired as to the glitches with the Wardens. They have acknowledged the issues and claim that efforts are being made to repair it, to prevent such unintentional losses." He pauses. So there is indeed a few issues. As to their claims that they are repairing it, I have difficulty believing it. With such vast technological superiority, they should have no problems repairing and maintaining an invention of their own design."

(Reply to this) (Parent)

(Read comments) -