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[secretasshole]

[David looks pretty much the same as he always does, standing in his room with the video feed turned on. There's no physical difference, and sometimes, it seems like there isn't much mental or emotional difference, either, but he knows how much he's changed. He's much more... content now, and he knows if given a second chance, he would do things much differently.]

I thought it prudent to announce that I've graduated. Erik has offered me a place in his world, once I'm ready to leave the Barge. [And it's an offer he's definitely planning on taking him up on once he is ready to leave.]

But for the time being, [He does have one thing he'd been willing to stay here for.] I've chosen to stay.

I'm very much looking forward to working with all of you.

[He smiles, and it's definitely still more than a little smug - some things probably won't ever chance - but it's a little softer. Less like he might steal your kidney.]

And I don't think I ever properly thanked you for your gift, Chris. It's quite... something.

[Private to the Admiral]

I would like a key to both the Infirmary and the Laboratory, please.

Comments

[mistconduct]

Fucking A, David, YES! I knew you could do it! You're fucking awesome! Look at you!


Victory round's on me! Everyone to the pub!

[secretasshole]

While I appreciate the gesture, I'd like to point out that I'm unable to physically consume alcohol.

[mistconduct]

Oh, right.

You're gonna make that your warden deal, right?

[secretasshole]

No.

[mistconduct]

You should. But hey: it's your decision.

Oh my god we were inmate pals and now we're warden pals.

So you like the painting? Not too much?

[secretasshole]

I enjoy it. It adds some color.

[versusnurture]

You're not going?

[She's actually aggravated. Why wouldn't you leave here if you have the chance?]

[secretasshole]

There's something I need to do first.

[routemistress]

Welcome aboard. I think you'll be good at this.

[mistconduct]

Sweet!

So are you gonna jump straight into wardening, or what? No vacation for David?

[strangehistorian]

Congratulations! Oh, that's wonderful. It will be great to have you as a colleague.

[secretasshole]

I don't think so.

[secretasshole]

Thank you.

[secretasshole]

I appreciate the vote of confidence.

[strangehistorian]

Will you be staying in the library?

[versusnurture]

What?

[secretasshole]

If you'll still have me.

[secretasshole]

You remember Dr. Shaw. [Elizabeth. From his memories of what happened before he came to the Barge.]

[versusnurture]

. . . You want to stay here for her?

[secretasshole]

She doesn't deserve to die on LV-223 with the others.

[mistconduct]

Wow. That's a tough break.

Still, you'll get the hang of it. Could even be fun!

[strangehistorian]

Of course! We need a co-manager for times that I'm not available to be around, if you are interested!

[versusnurture]

You are.

I guess I shouldn't be surprised. She was always different. Even in the memory.

[secretasshole]

If nothing else, I assume it will prove interesting.

[secretasshole]

[She was, and he can't really explain what drew him to her more than the others before he'd even properly met her. But he had been, and while he still doesn't really care about what happens to the others, he cares about what happens to her.

There are other reasons to stay, but that's the most specific to him.]

Are you surprised?