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That was strange, and kind of relieving -- if not in bad taste. I'm feeling much better -- and Mason's overjoyed. I haven't been able to take him on long walks lately. But the more active I've gotten, the more --

Well.

Something I said to Martha when I got back here made me think on it. I called this place home. And the more I think about it the more I think I was right saying that. This place, for all its ups and downs, for all its craziness, is my home now. Not just a home away from home. I was born off the coast of Jamaica, but it's not my home anymore. I was the last Adams to sail those seas, and I'm sure it was time for more to come and take my place. I don't think I'll ever go back.

Sometimes I start to think I really won't ever leave. Not forever.

And I don't think it's a bad thing. Maybe because I chose to come here. It might be different for others who didn't get that choice -- and for them the object, I guess, is to leave eventually. To get their second chance and start a new life.

But what about making a life here?

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How are you feeling?

[Private to Billy]

Thanks for watching Mason and King Charles. ...How are you?

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I think this place is better than where I come from.

Yeah?

Been in any trouble at all?

No. Not here.

Except for that first slip-up, right?

Yes. Well...and the time as a bat when I tried to feed on Mr. Fraser. And the time when I bit Swing. And I think I might have drunk someone during the fear gas incident.

Other than that.

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Are...are you serious?

Quite.

[He just looks...genuinely bewildered, and runs a hand through his hair.]

How? People die every day - there are psychopaths in every other room. The Admiral doesn't give a damn and the only reason people tolerate each other is to take advantage of something. There's - there's whining every day over the books, and music and your mind can be changed if the wind is blowing the wrong way upstairs.

Not that I don't see where you're coming from, sir, but I have to tell you that there is nothing here that you've said that isn't true to life, in some shape or form.

Well, if you happen to live in a maximum security prison whose owners perform twisted experiments on both the inmates and the staff.

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Private, Video - what is video james 8|

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Private, Video - well gee maybe if you'd stop being an asshole to people who are nice to you...

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Private, Video - nrr no kidding x__x he's a brat.

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I'm actually... I don't know, feeling pretty good. Thank you, for bringing him back.

Thanks not necessary -- it was going to happen.

And I don't really know either.

I understand that. The home bit I mean.

What'd you leave behind, Martha? I never asked you before.

I couldn't stay here, despite...

Well, the bargain I made was so I could mend something in myself to go home in peace, and I want that. Fervently.

I understand. Some people have things they plan to go home to.

Like myself again.

...

I understand you left the Barge when I did?

I'm pleased to hear that; a lot of people were worried.

Me too.

And yeah. Shortly after. Somebody had to bring you home.

...details, Morgan.

You sure you want to hear this?

Yes.

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I have been unsettled since I came aboard, though this was encouraging for me to read and I am truly grateful that you chose to share it. I would like to believe that I could find another vessel, another crew, and consider it home again.

Is there no going back for you, then?

No. Rather than prolong my own life within my own universe, I chose to give someone another chance to experience hers. This has helped quell any lingering doubts I had concerning the bargain, and had made me more determined to acclimate to it.

I see. That's very noble.

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