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Who: Sayid Jarrah
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: SS Bishop
When: Post-Shuffle

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[He'd only had a short time aboard the Marsiva before he found himself transported yet again, this time onto the bridge of a much smaller, less immaculate ship. Not long enough to figure out what was going on, not even long enough to browse the network.

Sayid's new shipmates will therefore find their newest member seated at the comm station, pretty much ignoring his celebratory pudding. (Someone else can eat it, if they want.) Perhaps somewhat notably, he's dressed in clothing that could reasonably be described as archaic - leather armor over simple clothing - and yet he doesn't seem awed or confused by the technology. Even with the augment, he seems pretty damn sure about what he's doing.]

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[So yeah, there's this guy in fancy leather armor on screen. His arms are crossed over his chest, the look on his face is faintly annoyed, but he's calm and collected.]

I'm starting to worry that these kidnapping situations are going to become routine for me.

[Okay, but no that frustration isn't helpful, and he needs answers more than he needs to gripe.]

I'd like to know if there's anything expected of us here - other than to be amusing - or if we're otherwise allowed to live our lives unbothered. Our lives such as they are, anyway.

[Because, you know, the last time he was unexpectedly yanked from one place to another, there were games and dying and a lot of trauma. It'd be nice if that weren't repeated.]

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Perhaps a little longer than that, depending on how old your students are.

[He's developed more of a sense of humor! Not that he didn't have one before.]

They're already teenagers. Most of them anyway.

[ The others were still young, but they'll catch up soon enough. ]

Though they'll always be young to me.

I imagine most teachers feel that way about their students.

Yes. Though perhaps I'm more overbearing than others.

Why would you think that?

[Okay, there was the thing where Charles decided he had to be the linchpin for the entire team, but that was likely based on prior team dynamics.]

[ He rubs his chin. ]

Mmm. Experience, I suppose.

Well. I think you'd make a good teacher, personally.

I appreciate that.

[ He certainly feels he's done a decent job. His students have proven that. ]

[Sayid just nods in acknowledgment.]

I'm sorry you've been dragged away from your school. How long have you been here?

Almost a year now.

[ It feels longer, only by virtue of remembering a ten year difference between his stay on the Fleet. ]

That's not an insignificant amount of time. What has your experience been like?

[He's collecting as much information as he can, especially from people he trusts. And...at least this time, he's not pretending as if everything he's being told is new information?]

For the most part? Nothing too serious.

[ He knows Ampere would understand what Charles meant by serious. ]

Threats come and go, but they're often quickly dealt with minimal injury.

[Definitely knows what that means, yea.]

That's a welcome change. I'm glad to hear it.

That doesn't mean trouble doesn't come by so be careful.

You don't have to worry about that.

[He's used to being on his guard.]

You know I worry regardless.

Yes, I'm aware.

[Once the team mom, always the team mom.]

[ He smiles. ]

Let me know if you need anything.