13 - Video

[burnmythoughts]

[Jean's broadcasting, again. She's still in costume, stationed in front of the infirmary.]

I'm sure everyone knows who took over the ship, by now.

I'm not going to say you shouldn't be angry. I'm angry. [And it shows, for a moment; in the heat of her eyes, the curl of her mouth. Then it's gone.] I'm not going to tell anyone not to scream at her.

But I'm going to tell you that killing her won't do a damn thing. Death doesn't - it doesn't solve anything. [Her voice is tight, now, with the slightest tremor.] Death is horror and pain and losing yourself in the dark and no one has the right.

[A deep, calming breath.]

My point is - she's an inmate now. And if we say that's not enough. If we say she doesn't deserve a chance at redemption. If we say that, just because this time we were the victims?

Then we're all just hypocrites.

Comments

[Private]

[megamind]

Eloquently put.

[Private]

[burnmythoughts]

Thanks.

And - congratulations.

[Private]

[megamind]

Yeah, uh, thanks. [ weak laugh ] Pretty exciting graduation, right?

[Private]

[burnmythoughts]

[Her smile is warmly sympathetic.]

Yeah. I guess this ship likes to do trial by fire.

[routemistress]

Aye. What you said, Jean lovey. There are ways she can try an' make it up to the people she hurt. Bein' killed isn't on that list.

[burnmythoughts]

[A firm nod.]

Exactly. Thanks, Iris.

[deadliestviper]

You've never killed anyone, have you.

[burnmythoughts]

No, and I don't plan on starting.

[dalekemperor]

I sincerely hope the others... will take your words to heart.

[burnmythoughts]

Me, too.

I understand wanting vengeance, I do, but - it doesn't help anything.

[dalekemperor]

Hypocrisy... is not helpful... either.

[Private]

[myresponsibility]

Who's still saying they want to go after her?

[Private]

[burnmythoughts]

There were a few people who acted pretty...aggressively to her confession. And I'm pretty sure there are more who just haven't said anything.

[Private]

[myresponsibility]

Right, well, I'm like, on call to get them to back off, if you end up needing a hand.

[Private]

[burnmythoughts]

[Jean nods.] Definitely. [A small smile.] Thanks, Peter.

[breathoflight]

Very well said. I hope the others listen to reason.

[burnmythoughts]

[Jean's smile is relieved and grateful.]

Thanks.

[And her smile fades.]

If not - well, hopefully no one gets hurt too badly.

[breathoflight]

If we are to be so fortunate.

[burnmythoughts]

Fortune favours the bold, right? We just have to be proactive.

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[theonlyresponse]

[After realising that this... was the final click. That this did it. He owes her. Something has to be said.]

Thank you.

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[burnmythoughts]

You're awake! [Jean is beaming like the latest ordeal didn't even happens, and for a few moments it feels like they didn't.] How are you? Can I come see you?

[And then, you know, his actual words register.] And - yeah, of course. [She's not sure why he's thanking her, exactly, but she meant what she said and if it helped him she's happy.]

Private

[theonlyresponse]

[SO DRY:] I live next door.

[which means yes, of course she can.]

How are you?

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[hungryanhorny]

Not exactly arguing, Red. Not exactly sure what we're gonna do with her, though.

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[burnmythoughts]

We have to watch her. To make sure she's okay, and that she doesn't do anything like this again.

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[hungryanhorny]

Watchdogging? Sorta not my specialty. Much more about the slap down...