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[original_fine]

[Jim's propped up in a dingy hospital room, looking worse for wear but better than he has been. Not that anyone's seen him since the attack. (ooc: Yes, I'm handwaving that he threw himself into protecting others, and was injured.)]

My apologies to those I made arrangements with earlier and failed to follow through on. My special apologies to those hurt in the attack. I... underestimated their firepower.

[Yes, he's been out of commission since then, in a coma and healing.]

I'd like to know if we've learned anything else about why it happened. And I want to throw my efforts back into the plans to organize. Commander Shepard, Colonel Telford, I know you've been attempting this. Any progress? Any use for a man with leadership and combat experience? [He smiles wryly.] My recent performance notwithstanding.


[private to River Tam]

Miss Tam, your broadcast of several days ago concerns me. Are you there?

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[sorcerous]

As extraordinary as a great, clumsy beast.

[ But there's something quiet and strong there. Loki loves Thor. ]

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[original_fine]

[Jim can see that, and he feels a little warmer towards Loki than he did at the beginning of the conversation, when he thought the man was being merely confrontational.]

Well for my part, consider your message received. I will not feel responsible for the deaths which occurred, to the best of my ability.

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[sorcerous]

Very well.