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[twoton21]

[What is immediately seen is a muscular but still somewhat overweight man with long hair staring at the screen looking SO EXCITE you guyz]

I kinda expected to see my old bunk back at the Monarch's place when I got here, but this is much nicer, Admiral. Kudos to you! [Thumbs up!]

I cannot believe I'm back. Seriously -- I am so, so fucking stoked. You guys have no idea. I mean, I haven't thought much of this place in the six months I've been gone, because I kinda forgot about it over time, but even 24 wouldn't believe me when I told him about it. Imagine a figment of my imagination telling me the rest of you were exactly that. It was totally insane.

The best part? [points at chest with thumb] I'm a Warden now! No graduation necessary; I did the graduating back home!

[Thought occurs to him.]

Oh right. Hi other newbies! Call me 21 for now. I haven't really settled on a new code name yet, but I'm tossing around 'The Viceroy'. I dunno, might be too gimmicky. [And he slingshots to the next subject] So is Snape still here?

I asked the Admiral to give me a copy of my updated file so he could see my progress. No more henching, not for the bad guys anyway! I was still kinda messed up about some things in my life even after I left here, but I got it all in order on my own -- even if this place totally helped. I'm in the best shape of my life, I've got real friends, and before I start probably the most epic job ever, I'm gonna see if I can't balance out my karma a bit more here with you guys!

[And that's where all the excitement tapers out of his expression, almost like he was just getting it out of the way, and now he's all seriousness]

...So uh...why's the main deck look like a survival horror game? Are we in Silent Hill?

(ooc: So 21 has no idea how inappropriate it is to come in here all excited when there's people vanishing and creepy shit happening. FEEL FREE TO CALL HIM ON IT. He may actually have some good ideas on what to do.)

Comments

[gotgreenmagic.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Snape's around. Inexplicably married to Martha now.

I can't believe you came back here by choice.

[twoton21.livejournal.com]

Why not? It's not any worse than --

[You can almost hear the sound of a record skipping.]

Married? To -- [sputter] Snape can't be married!

[gotgreenmagic.livejournal.com]

You might wanna check your facts with Dr. Snape-Jones.

BTW, what's happening on the Barge is pretty much called October.

[twoton21.livejournal.com]

Riiight, gotcha. So things just tend to get Halloweeny around here, kinda like the Valentine's stuff, right?

...Have to say, if that's all it is then the Admiral's being kind of hardcore about it right now, isn't he?

[toldastory]

Yes he can.

He's not trying to be offensive; he has no idea how long he's been gone.

[twoton21.livejournal.com]

No he can't! That's like Screech disappearing mid-season and returning married to Inara Serra; it breaks laws of physics!

I haven't been home a full year! When did this even happen?

[subtlescience]

Will you lot allow me to break the news myself for once! I have a new inmate, as well, but I don't suppose that would be the first thing you would broach in conversation, you meddlesome little

Inexplicably. I wasn't aware an explanation was due.

[gotgreenmagic.livejournal.com]

Did I say there was?

[subtlescience]

Inexplicable suggests there is no explanation. As there is one, of which you are unaware, my next conclusion is that you believe yourself to be out of the loop.

[Miffed? Little bit.]

Stop announcing my nuptials. I don't suppose it occurred to you that I might like to do so myself, to an old acquaintance?

[notiaraincluded.livejournal.com]

[There's a whole lot in there that he could say something about, but he's gonna start with what's possibly most relevant.]

Your name is a number and you were somebody's henchman?

I wonder if that's how HYDRA works too...

[twoton21.livejournal.com]

[rubs the back of his head]

No, I have a given name. But nobody really goes by those in my line of work.

[doubletake]

...Did you say HYDRA?

[notiaraincluded.livejournal.com]

I guess everyone dressing the same would make it hard to go by names.

Yeah, HYDRA. You actually heard of them?

[twoton21.livejournal.com]

Hell yeah, I've heard of HYDRA!

[feels-no-love.livejournal.com]

There is an increasing aura of...hauntedness...overcoming the Barge at this moment. The condition of the Deck, flickering lights, doors locking us out and then rattling and banging as if something is on the other side, mysterious whispers, beings seen out of the corner of one's eye...and what seem to be communications net malfunctions. We've all been experiencing at least some of these, and I'm certain there is more.

Pairing off or grouping up as much as possible seems advisable to me, but then again, I am in no authority here.

[twoton21.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the update on that. So it's probably temporary, but the Admiral announces floods, right? Has he said anything on the subject so far?

[feels-no-love.livejournal.com]

Temporary but in this case drawn out by comparison, and intensifying. Those capable of fear are getting gradually more unnerved and I am concerned about the long term effects on them.

[Hm, did he say"concerned" about this lot, and in public? There is a confused pause. Then he shakes it off.] There has been no announcement, which is unusual and even more unnerving.

[not-annika.livejournal.com]

You have been here as an inmate?

[twoton21.livejournal.com]

That's right. For a whole grand and glorious thirty some-odd days.

[not-annika.livejournal.com]

And yet it 'totally helped'? [That sounded so odd coming from her.]

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Code name? Are you a spy?

[twoton21.livejournal.com]

Nooot really. Maybe soon after I leave this place again. Not really too sure on that.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Are you saying you aren't really a spy to protect your identity as a spy or are you actually just not a spy?

[subtlescience]

'Welcome back' seems appropriate. Anything else I might have said would be far too reprehensible to truly suit the moment.

I hope you don't expect a warm embrace. I could have been shot of thi-

Welcome back.

[twoton21.livejournal.com]

Thanks. [He rubs the back of his head] So uh...

Married.

[subtlescience]

'Inexplicably' so.