[13] – Video Post

[doctor_j_crane]

I’m out of zero, since the warden administration decided to get their act together. [Eye roll, Crane’s obviously not impressed with the time he spent down there.]

Unsurprisingly, nothing has changed. Good job though, with getting rid of the fear gas mess so far. The dining hall is looking quite pleasant. You could almost eat your lunch there without thinking about someone getting murdered where your chair is. [Crane just smiles at the camera for a long moment, before flicking it off.]

[Private – Irene Adler]

I don’t suppose you know anything about this? [Crane holds up a wad of paper which appears to be a file on Irene, with a kiss in lipstick on the top. He’s put it in a plastic sleeve to avoid touching the icky lady germs.]

[Private – Ms Rose]

I’m out of zero, finally, but you’re not in the infirmary. Where are you?

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[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Yes, quite so. [Crane didn't want to think about the drunk flood. That was not a good time at all.]

To friends. [Crane offers her a toast, because it seems like a friendly thing to do.]

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

I am not going to have this debate. It is too ridiculous to seriously try and prove that the world is round.

[always-thewoman.livejournal.com]

I prefer trouble that ends with heavy pockets and a full bank account.

As for keeping my own company, I suppose it might be wise but it's not nearly as much fun as rattling a few cages around here.

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[preachyrose.livejournal.com]

[She raised her own glass and nodded.] To friends. [Well, it was a standard toast, one that she could truly get behind. At least in his case.] Are you planning on staying here, Doctor, or should we travel back to your room?

[pleasesmirk.livejournal.com]

For you, and your world, yes. For me and mine, it's too ridiculous to seriously try and prove it's flat.

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Well, the worst that can happen is the short sharp shock of dying, which hardly takes. There isn't much to lose.

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

This discussion is ridiculous. I refuse to discuss it further.

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[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

[Crane shrugs.] I don't particularly mind, but I understand how my room might have negative connotations for you.

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[preachyrose.livejournal.com]

[She almost, ALMOST showed a bit of relief there, but managed to keep it contained.]

Yes, it does. But that is not something I'm going to dwell on. We shouldn't dwell on our past too much. It will skew our perception of the present.

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[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Yes. We can hardly change what happened. [Crane pauses. He feels guilty.] I don't mind staying here, if you'd like.

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[preachyrose.livejournal.com]

[She gave him a compassionate look that was actually very genuine.]

Thank you, Jonathan. [She looked away, not wanting to show any more of that pesky emotion.]

I suppose you will need to bring some things here? You are more than welcome to use my desk if you want to work.

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[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

[Crane felt strange. Positive. Which was very odd. He promptly ignored it.]

Yes. I should go down and collect some things. [He's already making a list in his brain.]

[always-thewoman.livejournal.com]

And yet I'd like to avoid it all the same. One death is enough for a lifetime, I should think.

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Perhaps. The death toll is quite taxing, if you'll excuse the pun.

[always-thewoman.livejournal.com]

You're a riot.

What does it feel like?

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

When I got killed by that zombie? Painful. Pain of having something eating my insides, pain of waking up and still feeling it for a few days.

[always-thewoman.livejournal.com]

Eugh.

I did try, you know. That's something I could've lived without seeing. And you could've done without experiencing, I'm sure.

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

I know you tried. I remember that. It was hardly something you could have prevented.

NOT LIKE. YOU KNOW. SHE CARES OR ANYTHING.

[always-thewoman.livejournal.com]

I know you didn't think much of the idea when I first suggested it, but you really should learn how to defend yourself, you know.

OF COURSE NOT. MADNESS.

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

I would, but I've never been particularly good at that sort of thing. It's not my strong suit.

>_>()

[always-thewoman.livejournal.com]

All the more reason to give it your attention. It's hardly a useless skill, especially here.

:D

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Perhaps not. But I hardly think that you, of all people, are going to do me such a favor out of the kindness of your heart.

[always-thewoman.livejournal.com]

And just when I'd started to despair of your psychoanalytical abilities.

Lucky for you, there are others who would be better suited and more willing to teach than yours truly.

[doctor-j-crane.livejournal.com]

Amusing, Ms Adler, but I think not. I have a strange feeling that I'll end up in some strange corner of the barge with my legs broken.

[always-thewoman.livejournal.com]

Don't get my hopes up.

[She grins, then bats her eyelashes]

See you around, Doc. [Aaaand her video feed cuts out]