83 - Brief Check-In

[gimmethemap]

I'm never leaving the bath houses. There are few things that could make this place better, and all of them involve me not having a bad knee and better things to drink. Maybe a little familiar company.

West, how are you finding things so far?

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[major-west.livejournal.com]

Aside from having to clean up after the Master's exploits, I'm finding it quite enjoyable.

way to pay attention, Morgan

[gimmethemap]

What's he doing now?

[major-west.livejournal.com]

...

Aside from ruling this place?

1/2

[gimmethemap]

That's the Emperor?

2/2

[gimmethemap]

Wait, why am I surprised?

[major-west.livejournal.com]

I don't know.

He's having a good time, which of course means that there are people here who are suffering.

[gimmethemap]

And where is his Warden during all this?

[major-west.livejournal.com]

I don't know. I'm not his keeper.

...

Well, I suppose I am right now.

[gimmethemap]

What do you mean?

[major-west.livejournal.com]

I mean that I am tasked with keeping the Master alive.

[gimmethemap]

That's...awfully noble of you.

Be careful, all right? I'll come if you need me.

[major-west.livejournal.com]

I'm only going as far as the job demands until the Port is finished.

I'm fine. I have all of the guards at my side.

[gimmethemap]

And how does that make you feel?

[major-west.livejournal.com]

Normal.

[gimmethemap]

That's different, at least.

Is it working with the guards?

[major-west.livejournal.com]

I couldn't care less about the Master. I just enjoy having a purpose again.

Yes, I suppose it is.

[gimmethemap]

Like I'd give him credit for introducing any normalcy in your life.

You know I've been nervous about letting you around those things since the colony. Moreso after the riot.

But if things go well here, we'll talk.

And he misinterprets her

[major-west.livejournal.com]

I didn't abuse my position at the colony.

[gimmethemap]

No, you didn't. I think you did the best anyone could have there, and I was proud of you.

But that didn't stop you beating yourself up over it afterward.

[major-west.livejournal.com]

Fair enough.

I don't know what there is to talk about, though. Outside of ports, there's no place for me to exert any authority.

[gimmethemap]

So you don't think you have a purpose unless you have power over someone else?

[major-west.livejournal.com]

That's not what I meant.

[gimmethemap]

Well, you said you feel like you have a purpose here. You have a command. Am I not supposed to connect these two things?

Instead of getting angry why don't you think about it for a bit before answering.

[major-west.livejournal.com]

I have a goal here, and people to look after. That's what I was talking about.

[gimmethemap]

You do always seem to be a lot more -- I don't know. You. When you're looking after someone.

It's something we could look into.

[major-west.livejournal.com]

'You'?

[gimmethemap]

You're in your element. Even when you were affected by one of the floods. You're just happier.

[major-west.livejournal.com]

Oh.

I suppose you're right.

[gimmethemap]

Would you like someone to look after?

[major-west.livejournal.com]

You're not going to arrange for me to adopt a child, are you?

[gimmethemap]

I don't think that's possible, but even so, no.

We'll talk about this after port.

There are people here that want to know what I keep writing.

You've just confused him now :c

[major-west.livejournal.com]

Very well.

[gimmethemap]

Just be careful, and again if you need me I'll come.

[namorofthesea.livejournal.com]

Perhaps I should visit those...

[gimmethemap]

You could probably use the relaxation seeing as someone tried to eat you before we landed.

[namorofthesea.livejournal.com]

Yes, I agree. I think these bathhouses would be good for me.