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Who: Tyrion Lannister
Broadcast: The whole Fleet
Action: Accidental video
When: Today

[If anyone ever had a doubt that Tyrion Lannister likes to keep himself occupied, today would be the day that he put all doubts to rest. His fingers flick against the side of his camera as he is reaching for a book. Which is good, because he's got three open now. He frowns at one paragraph, then pushes off with his chair - with wheels, fascinating things these.

Then he was picking up a screwdriver, turning to a tank that looked a great deal like the displays at the Green Museum, twisting a brace into place, eying it, then rolling back across the floor to check on the panels for the engine. He picked up a clipboard, put down the screwdriver and exchanged it for pencil while he marked off a few things on a list, then pushed himself off to roll back to his desk, where he flipped a page on his second book, muttering quietly to himself.]

'This means that the center of mass of the arrow–where gravity acts–is further forward than the center of pressure–where aerodynamic forces act. This results in the aerodynamic forces helping to stabilize the flight of the arrow.'

[He tapped the page, then pushed off again to his work-table, where a variety of weapons were lying on the surface, and plucked up the bow.] Yes, all right, that means I just need to change the density of the string and curve the bow a little more for the right amount of pressure per inch... good, good.

[He hummed as he put the bow back down, and reached underneath for his toolbox, singing softly to himself as he went through the varying strings he had gathered for said bow.]

I'm malicious, mean and scary
My sneer could curdle dairy
And violence-wise, my hands are not the cleanest
But despite my evil look
And my temper and my hook
I've always yearned to be a concert pianist
Can't you see me on the stage performin' Mozart
Ticklin' the ivories 'til they gleam?
Yep, I'd rather be called deadly
For my killer show tune medley
Thank you, 'cause way down deep inside I've got a dream

[Clearly, Tyrion is something of a workaholic, when he gets himself going.]

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You couldn't just assume orgy? [Which do you think is better for ratings?]

I'll be at your lecture. You know, assuming we live that long. [Amused.]

Maybe. If you want more projects and pop culture references you won't get.

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...Well, I was not, but now I think I shall put my vote in for it. Orgies are much more amusing. [This sort of orgy would surely make them famous.]

Good. And I shall ensure you shall live long enough just to attend. [Hah haaa.]

... Mm. What would make a pleasant change would be understanding them at all. [Dry? Just a little.]

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The audience is probably already voting in support of it. [She'll pretend that idea doesn't just creep her out.]

My hero.

I don't get them all either. I guess no one would without being from the same world at least. [Though Cisco and Winn are from different worlds and seem very in tune with one another.]

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Well, I hope I get in on the better orgies. Gracious knows what I would do if I ended up in one with Furiosa. [He mock shuddered.]

Always. I may not have the stature of a grand hero, but I believe I have ... [He waved his hand around.] The necessary attributes to want to impress women so they will bed me? [And yes, he's smirking.]

At least they have something in common, yes?

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Gorgeous, sharp women don't do it for you? [Hell, Kitty would be down with that orgy. Okay, maybe not down, but she would be less hard to convince.] Wow, how is this a conversation we're having again? It's my fault isn't it?

I guess so. [Begrudgingly.]

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Of course they do. But she would kill me before she looked twice at me. [He seems to consider it.] If she looked a third time -- well, you only live once.

[He grins at that.] My dear, it is always your fault for getting me off to the sordid train of thought.

[His gaze melts to something more sympathetic.] So isn't it fortunate you have me to entertain you when he is off with his technological paramour?

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Right. Pure as snow before you met me?

[She laughs softly.] He mentioned you used that word with him.

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As virginal as a maiden.

[He smiles as she laughs. Still, one of the greatest riches in all the world, making a woman laugh.] That I did ... we both decided it was better than girlfriend.

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I'm trusting, not foolish. [Though sometimes it ends up in the same place. But she knows he's not actually expecting her to believe that.]

He told me you settled on Beloved. But either way, it's not a bad problem to have. [Better than being without the person to give the title too. Sorry, Tyrion.]

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I would never call you foolish. But how can you not trust a face like mine? [He smiles at her, before something in his gaze shifts, and he looks back to the bow.]

No, I suppose it is not.

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[Well done, Pryde. It hurts her heart at little to see even that minor reaction.] It's a good face. [She tries not to look worried. She definitely doesn't want him thinking she pities him.]

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[He looks up at her, one corner of his mouth twisting.] Not ... good enough, but never mind that.

[He waved his hand in the air, his gaze shifting up to hers.] So tell me what you are up to, this fine day, as you know precisely what I am doing.

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[She wants to argue that, but she's not sure if it will help or just show she isn't listening. She frowns quietly as she debates before moving on to answer his question.]

I was just reading. I'll probably go to the Tourist in a couple of hours to see Winn. I guess I'm not as industrious as some.

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[She could argue that, but he would just give her his ironic expression. As it stood, he did believe that she liked his face well enough. She was one of the few, though.]

Well, some of us are too easily bored, to be honest. Give him my regards, if you would.

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I might be one of those people. I just haven't found anything to focus my energies on. [Or maybe she's just low on energy to focus. A mild depression maybe. It wouldn't be much of a surprise after the break up with Reid and then the abduction to the Fleet. There are lots of good things about this place, but again it was all out of her control. Except for Winn and her meager daily routine she's been largely listless.]

I will make sure your regards get to him safely.

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Well, if you ever need a project ...

[He gestured around his workspace, with a faint smile on his face.] I would always love to have someone assist me. And if it is a good friend, even better.

[He nods and smiles, a real one, before it fades into a thoughtful expression.]

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It does seem like there's no shortage of them. I don't want to make weapons for people I don't know even with a friend. [She likes the title if not the job prospect.] But maybe I could keep you company.

[She notices the look.] I'd say penny for your thoughts, but then you'd probably ask me what that means and what a penny is. So I'll just say, you look like you have something on your mind.

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Well, it isn't just weapons I am making. I am also working on building greenhouses for each of the ships. To help with supplanting the gardens we have already started. [He smiled, at that.] But I always enjoy your company.

[He tilted his head at her, giving her a crooked little smile.] I was just thinking ... is this what it feels like not to be alone, but to feel only one kind of loneliness? It's quite odd for me. Usually I must stand by myself.

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Oh, right. Jon mentioned that at the masquerade. And I know Margaery wants more flowers on the ship. Vision is already growing some medicinal herbs and foods.

[She reaches up, tucking back some hair and looking at him thoughtfully.] So, friends but not someone to love? That kind of loneliness? [The kind she had before Winn. Though she suffered that, what...5 months? Maybe 7 of her entire adult life.]

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Yes, Jon and I discussed it, as did Margaery and I. How is Vision keeping his plants alive, I wonder ...

[He hummed, as he half turned towards the tank he was working on, then back to her. Then he nodded his head once.] Yes, that. I have not made friends I have not paid money for, outside of Jon Snow. I did not realize ... I did not realize what an empty place my heart was.

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With science. [Can she stop there?] I didn't ask. But he has some grow lights so probably that and water. Hydroponics is a thing back home, but I'm less sure about how space impacts it. You can check it out when you come over. Maybe talk to him about it. [But her thoughts aren't really on the plants right now. She has a soft, sad look to be giving him.]

Tyrion...

It's very hard to hug someone through the network.

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Mmm. [A faintly amused look, before he nods. He will ask this Vision fellow tomorrow, if he can find him. He meets her soft, sad look with a quiet, sad one of his own.]

Well ... I suppose you shall simply have to wait until tomorrow.

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Or what? You'll kick me off your ship if I come over there?

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Aren't you meant to be going seeing Winn? [He gave her a gentle look.]

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I have time.