[001] where were you, I was worried

[notafuckingnut]

[Text.  Or, more specifically, a series of them, spread a couple minutes apart]

SETH.

Cmon Seth this isn't funny. Where the fuck r u weve got a rendezvous 2 make.

At least I think we do.

What the fuck is this place anyway?  The service sucks the beds like a rock and there isn't even a TV.

What am I supposed to do in here stare at the ceiling for an hour?  This is bullshit.

Comments

Audio.

[some-kinda-hero.livejournal.com]

So, I hate to be the one to break this to you, but...you're probably not where you think you should be. What's the last thing you remember?

Audio

[notafuckingnut.livejournal.com]

Why? Who the fuck are you?

Re: Audio

[some-kinda-hero.livejournal.com]

[Nice. She'll let it go, all things considered.]

I'm Claire. You're on the Barge and you've been brought here for a reason.

[One thing at a time.]

Audio

[notafuckingnut.livejournal.com]

[He's disoriented and not-dead in a strange place. He'd probably be nicer under better circumstances, but right now he's just cranky.]

Yeah? And what reason's that?

...You're not working for Her, are you?

Audio

[some-kinda-hero.livejournal.com]

You're either being given a second chance as an Inmate or you're here as a Warden to help redeem an Inmate.

Um, I'm sorry, who's "her"?

Audio

[notafuckingnut.livejournal.com]

[Don't mind him if he sounds a little hysterical; he's not really over it yet]

The bitch who took a fucking chunk out of my neck. 'Satanico Pandemonium'.

Switches to video so he can see she's innocent?

[some-kinda-hero.livejournal.com]

[It's okay, Claire gets the whole lack of good mood upon first arrivals.

Still, she winces.]

No, I don't even know who that is. What's your name?

Voice.

[batmanschmatman]

It's called the Barge. It's... probably not where you wanted to be. Do you remember what happened?

Voice.

[notafuckingnut.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I got bit by some fucking bitch, and now I'm here. Why? And what's "the Barge"?

Voice.

[batmanschmatman]

It's... sort of like purgatory, I guess. It's a ship for people who need redemption. The people here are either wardens or inmates. Since you didn't make a deal to get here, I'd guess you're an inmate.

Voice.

[notafuckingnut.livejournal.com]

...I'm on a boat? You're fucking kidding me. And I don't need redemption, I need my goddamn brother so I can get the hell out of here.

Voice.

[batmanschmatman]

Who's your brother?

Voice.

[notafuckingnut.livejournal.com]

[so.effing.wary. This is probably a bad idea]

...Seth.

Voice

[hatestriangles]

Eh, even if there was a TV, this tub doesn't get cable.

Voice

[notafuckingnut.livejournal.com]

Oh, great. What the hell kind of shitty motel doesn't even have basic cable?

Voice

[hatestriangles]

[A short laugh.]

Oh, this isn't a motel, buddy.

Voice

[notafuckingnut.livejournal.com]

So people keep saying. It sure as hell looks like a motel.

[Denial, thy name is Richie]

Voice

[hatestriangles]

Maybe in your room it does. Just go take a look upstairs. Trust me, man, you'll know what I'm talking about when you see it.

["It" being the massive spacescape the Barge is floating through as seen from up on deck.]

Voice

[notafuckingnut.livejournal.com]

Upstairs. Right.

[Have some background noises for a bit as Richie tries to find his way around. And promptly gets lost at least twice; this is why he's not allowed out on his own (among other, better reasons).]

Do these stairs ever fucking stop?

Voice; I am always late to the party.

[gammabruce]

Hey, listen. I'm sure others have probably helped you out already, but if you have any questions... just let me know, okay? [Helpful Bruce is helpful. Always. And apparently lacks the 'this is a bad guy' instinct.]

Voice; PSHH you can be as late as you want

[notafuckingnut.livejournal.com]

...And who the hell are you?

[Yep. Still cranky apparently. But hey, he's working on his language! Sort of. It's a good sign, anyway.]

Voice;

[gammabruce]

I'm Bruce [A distinctive pause, then:] Banner. One of the wardens here. And you are?

[He would almost regret helping you out. But its.. kinda his job.]

Voice;

[notafuckingnut.livejournal.com]

[That's okay. Richie's...kind of anti-help anyway, he's about as thrilled about this as you are, Bruce.]

Richard Gecko. Inmate, apparently.

[Note the unvoiced "and I don't know how that happened."]

Voice;

[gammabruce]

[That unvoiced bit? It is noticed.]

...Apparently? Is there a file or a folder nearby telling you about the ship?

Voice;

[notafuckingnut.livejournal.com]

...Is there supposed to be?

[Translation: I didn't look for one. Or look very hard.]