[Video] Calling dibsies

[tough_love]

Who: Looma Red Wind
Broadcast: Open broadcast because someone can't be bothered to filter things
Action: If you wanna seek her out, sure
When: Evening of July 3

[Oh hey it's Looma again, and she's not beating up the ship at the moment. Go figure right? Instead she's killing time by a sealed and locked door on the Marsiva, because she's pretty deadset on forcing her way into the rest of the ship the moment she sees it open not that she ever will.]

It has come to my attention that the Bishop is now without a captain. I intend to claim that position. Any among the crew who wish to dispute that claim may challenge me at their leisure. The only promise I make to those who do is that I will ensure you survive your failure.

[It's a little hard to tell whether this would classify as a promotion or a coup, all things considered. Which was impressive since it's not like she got rid of Cersei, but she also had no intention whatsoever of being subservient to anyone left on the ship. And she was more than willing to take that position by force if necessary.]

As for everyone else... I would be interested in hearing if anyone has found a way off this section of the ship. The thought of being trapped here any longer is infuriating, and it is difficult to continue isolating myself.

[She's trying to prioritize everyone's safety, that's gotta count for something, right?]

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[unbridles]

You ain't hearin' any dispute from me, go ahead an' take it.

[tough_love]

Good.

Unlike our previous captain, at least I have held the position.

[In a much, much bigger and better ship, but beggars can't be choosers here.]

[unbridles]

[He sounds a little amused.]

I ain't much of one for givin' royalty positions in the first place; but she's gone so that doesn't matter. And you're still better qualified than I am.

[tough_love]

Any true ruler is not given their position. It is something that must be won and defended.

Which is why I am open to mine being contested through the traditional means!

[Through force, which would obviously make for a pretty one-sided match-up, but hey. Democracy wasn't really a thing on her planet. Might made right, even by law.]

[unbridles]

...Okay, but why have a ruler in first place, if we're gonna go like that?

--Which are? I'm thinkin' they're not really the same as mine.

[tough_love]

Because the strong must lead, of course!

[More of a necessity on Khoros than here, but the same basic principles probably applied, right? You'd clearly need someone ridiculously powerful to keep everyone on-task.]

Battle is the traditional means, but as I do not believe anyone has an army of their own here, the scale would be smaller.

[Plus nobody has any territory to yield in tribute, and she's at least like 90% sure there's no prisons to throw the ringleaders in if they're exceptionally bad at it and keep wasting everyone's time anyway]

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[torsion]

You sound like the kinda gal I wouldn't mind serving under.

If you're up to exploring for a way out or whatever, I've got nothing better to do (it's frustrating, honestly). Just give the door marked JILL VALENTINE a swift knock or two.

[tough_love]

We may know for certain before long. I would not be surprised if our hosts decided to trade crews around for their own amusement once we are returned to our own ships.

[She had to take that assessment with a grain of salt, really- most humans didn't exactly keep that opinion after spending any length of time around her.]

I am unsuited to moving about this ship undetected. Any exploring is something you would need to undertake yourself.

[No, really, people feel her moving around once she's close enough, and she can be heard even farther away than that.]

[torsion]

Only been here about a week, give or take. This would be my first time on a spaceship, here or otherwise.

Oh. Sorry, didn't know.

[ She just wants cool company, but she'll settle for a chit-chat. ]

[tough_love]

It becomes second-nature before long. Though I admit what passes for "food" on any of these ships is far worse than any I've ever encountered.

If the opportunity to leave this deck does present itself, you may follow if you wish. Just be prepared to remain behind me if you do.

[torsion]

Seems to do the trick, but I'd definitely rather it do the trick and taste good. A nice steak sounds fantastic right about now, if you ask me!

Ha, well, you're the one doing the Captain-claiming, not me. Unless you mean off ships entirely? Is that a thing?

[tough_love]

The ship we have been moved to for the time being is far larger than this deck. And they obviously have something they would prefer to keep hidden from us, as we are confined only to this deck.

[Not that she knows they're hiding something here for certain but look this is an awful small place to be locked up in for a ship as big as the Marsiva]

I have only laid claim to the rank of Captain aboard the Bishop. It is the ship I was assigned prior to... whatever this is.

[torsion]

I didn't know that there was more than one deck. Has it been accessible in the past?

I'm gonna kick back for now. Maybe in the future (if I'm still here) it'll be something to look into, but as things stand I don't know enough about the way things operate or anything to be confident in my ability to lead. I wish you luck on becoming Captain, though! Do you just claim dibs and it's yours?

[tough_love]

I do not know. All I know is that it has been off limits any time I have been aboard this ship.

[Which was twice now, and so far both of those times were annoying. That next question does get an obvious smirk out of her, though.]

I believe there may be more to it, however... I would certainly like to see someone try to stop me.

[torsion]

Then it's worth checking out when/if possible, if you ask me. Even if it's always been off-limits, there's got to be a reason.

[ Although she wonders if it's just maintenance or something? It could be that some kind of gear for filming is there. ]

Yeah, I definitely like you. ;) I hope that you get to gear up and go for it.

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[redatheart]

[...Oh God help them.

When Sayid sees this particular broadcast, he definitely decides to go in search of Looma. Using clues from the video feed, he eventually manages to locate the Tetramand. Approaching her, his face is pleasant but bland.]

I'm not here to challenge you, for the record.

[Probably better to just....get that upfront, especially since he's made the choice to come find her. That could be taken the wrong way.]

[tough_love]

[She notices him quickly enough, but she makes no effort to move toward him. Which might be reassuring, all things considered. Instead she just continues standing against the wall, waiting for any sign she could force her way into the rest of the ship.]

That much was obvious- you are unarmed.

[And as annoying as he's proven he can be, she doesn't consider him an idiot- had he shown up with a weapon, then she would have assumed he was there to challenge her claim.]

But if you are here in an attempt to convince me to reconsider, that method will also fail.

[redatheart]

[He still stops just far away enough that it's obvious that he's not trying to pose a threat.]

That's not what I came here to discuss. I believe the position of first mate is also unfilled. I'd like to take on that role, if you wouldn't object.

[Because someone needs to be there to temper her, and he's not sure anyone else is going to step up to the task.]

[tough_love]

I do not. I believe you would be most useful.

[Wouldn't be the first time someone's appointed themselves as an intermediary between Looma and literally everyone, either. She was used to it.]

[redatheart]

[Sayid certainly expected that to be harder. But then again, the hard part will probably be acting as Looma's first mate in general.

He smiles faintly, and nods.]

I'm glad.

[all7seas]

[Oh glory, how can he defy Looma? Impossible.]

How will this new promotion affect our influx of hair-care products, Cap'n Looma?

[tough_love]

[From another ship entirely is usually the best way]

I had nothing to do with it the last time.

[So, unchanged. Technically.]

[all7seas]

You did! You taught me the finer points of conditioning with your great pile of product!

[So okay maybe he's willing to argue THIS point.]