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[paradoxlol]

[The video turns on, and Arthur's looking... well, as slick and suited up and uptight as usual.  He's actually pretty relaxed right now, thanks to his night of binge drinking and partying in port, but since he's not like BUDS with any of you, it's unlikely anybody would notice the slight changes in his body language.  He clears his throat, then holds up a MYSTERY BAG.]
 
I'm not wearing this.  I don't care if the Admiral strikes me down or, or turns me into a rabbit for going against orders.  I draw the line at [He points to the bag] this.
 
[Slowly, his eyes drift upward, as though he's expecting retaliation.  When nothing happens, he sets the bag down and moves on.]
 
Oh. And with the Doctor's return, I've resigned from my position in the library.  [Arthur may be all business here, but he's secretly TOTALLY HAPPY about this.  Because damn, librarian was a horribly boring cover, in retrospect.]  It just makes more sense this way. [He offers a slight smile.] So, if you're looking for a book, don't come find me.
 
[Private to Mindy]
I think this is the longest you've gone without trying to kill me.  [A beat.] If you're interested, I'd like to show you what I do.
 
[Private to Hayley]
If you're free, I can meet you on the deck.
 
[OOC: This is assuming, Jae, that the "LOL ARTHUR ALLOWED MINDY TO BUY HIM A COSTUME" thing I mentioned to you is still a go. lolol got his costume now]

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[everylittlegirl]

I'll be free in ten. Meet you there.

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[paradoxlol]

See you there.

[And just short of ten minutes later, Arthur's on the deck, walking around some piles of leaves, looking at them curiously.]

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[everylittlegirl]

[Hayley pokes her head out of the warden-only section shortly after her arrives and spots him almost instantly. Despite the different posture and tone, it's still odd to see Rex's old face on Arthur.]

Hey. [The inmate shoves her hands in the pockets of her red jacket and meanders her way over toward him, lips wearing a mischievous grin.]

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[paradoxlol]

[Arthur doesn't catch her opening the door, but he turns to see Hayley as she approaches, noting that she didn't come from the same stairwell he had. He arches his brow a little, but doesn't remark on the fact that she was in the warden area.]

Hayley. [He offers a polite smile.] Did you get a chance to go out to port? [This is about as much small talk as he plans to make before offering his suggestion for her memory problems.]

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[everylittlegirl]

[Hayley shakes her head.]

I needed some time to think and my warden's pretty good about giving me what I need. [She shrugs as if this is the way it should be, whether true or not.] He was nice enough to get me a costume.. He wants me to be Little Red Riding Hood for Halloween, though.. I didn't think he had such a sense of humor.

[She pauses.] What about you? Did you and "Hit Girl" [yes, there's sarcasm and air quotes there] go out and about?

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[paradoxlol]

Ah, because of the... [Arthur points to the red jacket.]

We did. [Sort of.] It was relatively peaceful.

[He takes a look around, then starts to walk, waiting for Hayley to follow.] So, you've tried meditation, right? [Normally Arthur would remember but I can't check the other post but he was still a little hungover.]

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[everylittlegirl]

Oh. [She glances down at the jacket, then back up to Arthur.] Kinda. It's an inside joke, really.

[Then she's walking with him, hands still in her pockets.] If that's your brilliant idea that you wanted to meet in person for, you really should have saved yourself the trip.

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[paradoxlol]

[Arthur shoots her a brief, exasperated look.] Just listen. How deep did you go?

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[everylittlegirl]

[Hayley looks over unamused, thinking he's toying with her. Then she seems surprised.] I don't.. I don't know. I mean, I'm not a monk or anything, but I was in a decent trance?

[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

You'll look like a loser if you're the only one without a costume~

[paradoxlol]

And I'll look like a loser with the costume. I think this is a no-win situation.

[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

It can't be that bad.

OH YEAH assuming these are all video

[paradoxlol]

...it's pretty bad. [He looks into the bag.] I think this is polyester.

totes video

[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

[ In a playfully mocking voice, ] Oh no, polyester, whatever shall we do?

[paradoxlol]

Let it sit here and gather dust. I think that's the best solution.

[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

Don't be such a spoil sport.

[paradoxlol]

It's not that I don't enjoy dressing up, but this? The shirt's so... shiny.

[christ-onabike.livejournal.com]

But you'll ruin our fun. Miserable thing.

Tut tut. Tut. Tut.

[paradoxlol]

Then I guess I'll have to live with that, Mr. Maguire.

[christ-onabike.livejournal.com]

You enjoy being uptight and keep yourself free from the evils of polyester.

Besides, I actually saw no mandate to wear one. Just buy one.

[paradoxlol]

Why would the Admiral order us to buy a costume if he didn't expect us to wear it?

[christ-onabike.livejournal.com]

Maybe to fuck with us. Y'know, get us sat here puzzling over his slightly-fucking-insane orders.

[paradoxlol]

But that doesn't serve any purpose. Even the floods serve a purpose.

[christ-onabike.livejournal.com]

I dunno. Demonstrating extreme dickish-ness is a purpose. Not a good one, but still, a fucking purpose.

[paradoxlol]

It's mild inconvenience at best. I was under the impression the Admiral went for extremes.