Video: 003 Re-awakening

[did_i_say_percy]

[When the video switches on, Armand appears dressed, his shirt collar and shoulders are visible, and leaning with his back against a wall inside the Ship.]

I cannot say I'm surprised to be here.

Do any of the people I knew remember me? It's Armand. [He lifts a hand into view and waves, fingers waggling.] Uh, St. Just [pronounced san jyoost], if you don't know me.

What's the weather like? If it's not freezing, I don't mind walking a reasonable distance. Unless the wildlife has gotten faster. [He doesn't seem too certain about that last, but he knows that not everyone out on their own gets eaten.]

At the moment, I'm by the pods still, but I don't plan on staying here. This Ship makes me feel uneasy.

Is there anything else I should know before leaving here?

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[wrench_and_ruffles]

Yeah, after everythin' got discombobulated turned out most of the population was further south. There's a quarantine not far from here, so the Old City's mostly the Authorities. They're on our side now.

[And oh boy was that a shock]

Poseidon's a lot less wrecked than things were before. Oh, and me 'n' Luke got married.

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[did_i_say_percy]

Oh. Well, more people means a more active and-and liveable city, right?

[His eyes widen, but his smile doesn't go away. As far as he was concerned, Kaylee and Luke were acting like they married before. But it was a reason for congratulations and celebration.]

I'm sorry I missed the event. You both must be... [Not happy again.] delighted. I don't even know what to say! If Luke doesn't mind, I think I need to give you a hug when I see you in person.

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[wrench_and_ruffles]

Yeah, Poseidon's a lot nicer than how things were. Been a bit of trouble with the locals recently, but overall things're better off.

[Except for all the never existed dome people... that troubled her sometimes.]

Thanks. Luke won't mind friendly hugs, don't worry.

[He married the wrong woman if he did.]

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[did_i_say_percy]

It's more like a city you're used to living in? I wonder how I'll fit in there. I don't know much about machines and lights or fighting.

[He lifted his chin.] Then consider it a promise. When next we meet.

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[wrench_and_ruffles]

Well, I'm used to livin' on a spaceship.

[Though not terribly recently]

We can all help ya figure it out. After hugs.

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[did_i_say_percy]

You realize that I still can't quite picture that except to think of this ship, and frankly, I'm not very fond of it in here.

But your kind offer of help finding my way in world is always accepted. I will not turn away good advice or kind friends.

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[wrench_and_ruffles]

That's the important part. That's how we get by on Serenity. She's real homey and the crew's like family.

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[did_i_say_percy]

Since family is what I miss the most, something like it is a real treasure. [When one can find it.]

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[wrench_and_ruffles]

Reckon it's what we all miss most. I sure wish mine could be here for everythin' with me 'n' Luke. But we gotta make the best of it.

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[did_i_say_percy]

Yes, you're right. It was selfish of me to think, even for a moment, that I was the only one still homesick a little.

I think you're very lucky to have new family now. [Of course, he means Luke.]

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[wrench_and_ruffles]

We are. Maybe we're crazy, but sometimes ya just have to remember to live.

[She knows she hasn't brought the baby up yet. But it's on her mind.]

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[did_i_say_percy]

I agree. Please pass my regards to your husband. I don't want to keep you from your work, though I am grateful you kept me company.

Professor Lyall is coming to fetch me to the city.