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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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Haha, true, but I think you won't have heard of anyone I listen to. I don't think you have electric guitars in your world, am I right?

I am not even entirely sure what a guitar is, if I am being honest.

It's an instrument with six strings that you play with two hands. Traditional, acoustic guitars are made from wood, but the range of materials can vary.

_{[ He might have had a short interest in high school, like any
rebellious teenage boy. He never learned to play, but he researched them to
pass time in classes. ]}

Ah ...we call that a lute, where I come from. Something that musicians play at banquets and feasts.

Ah, I think the guitar has a different sound - especially an electric guitar.

Is that so? Is it a difference in tone?

Very much so. Uh, if you give me a second I think I can find examples for you on my music player.

Please, take your time, Jim. I look forward to hearing this.

[And he does at that.]

Okay, here's electric - it's by a group called Guns N' Roses. Welcome to the Jungle.

_{[ And he plays! ]}

[Tyrion winced for a moment at the loudness, but after a moment he began to bob his head, listening thoughtfully.]

_{[ Kirk watches, amused and pleased. He sings along under his breath at
parts, and finally the song ends. ]}

That's classic rock and roll music in my world. You looked like you were getting into it.

...It reminds me of home, oddly enough.

[He smirked faintly.] On a primal level.

Let me guess - power games where you're from?

Naturally. It sometimes seems like it is always nothing but games.

Heh, that's why I chose to be a Captain and to head out in the universe - so I wouldn't have to play those games. Half the time they seem so pointless.

Well, it depends on what you want the point to be. I currently play these games because I wish to take back what was torn away from me because of how I was born.

That sounds like a good cause. But what have you actually managed to win so far?

So far? Well, I am away from my family and securing an alliance with the Mother of Dragons -- so it's really sort of a good versus awful situation. I have no real funds, I have been on the run for the better part of a year, and I was forced to be, of all things, a juggler.

If you think all that is worth it to accomplish your goal, I'm not one to gainsay or judge. I just think... will the end result be worth it, is all. Will you be happy for it?

I don't judge happiness the way I used to. In fact I am not sure I have even ever known truthful happiness except for once in my life - and my family ruined even that.

Well, I hope that whenever you find an ending, you find something close to the happiness you knew.

... [Now Tyrion was going to stare at him for a moment, before clearing his throat.] Thank you. The same to you, Jim.

_{[ What? Did he say something wrong? ]}

Sure, and thanks.

[No, he just gave Tyrion an honest compliment and he doesn't really know what to do with those.]

We shall speak later?

_{[ Surprise! He likes you. ]}

Of course, Tyrion, any time you like.

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