[There is a moment- the obvious sensation of being heard, or felt, or understood, not quite an acknowledgement and not quite the guarantee of an answer, but it is clear enough that Prince is aware of him.
It lasts long enough to border on refusal, but he does respond, eventually, with words so clear and concise not a single emotion or sensation colors them.]
(Hello. Yes. I'm looking for someone who didn't come with us.) [ A blurry image of Anakin Skywalker accompanies this, coming more naturally than the stilted way he 'speaks', like someone reading off of a telegram. ] (We need hands for hauling and repairing a ship.)
[ A beat, then: ] (Could use your help, too.)
[ Ignoring that this isn't exactly their mission. ]
[With luck he would awaken soon. Without any he would never open his eyes again. It is not a possibility that Prince is currently dwelling on. At the moment he is more preoccupied with the Hosts who were currently on Avera 9, as troublesome as they had been.
And were still being, most likely.]
What ship is this?
[While he still maintains a distance, there is an edge to the tone of his thoughts, as if he suspects there are admissions to be made. Secrets being kept.]
(It's not for us.) [ There's a solidness behind his response. If he thinks it was a mistake to bring this up, he doesn't give any indication of it. ] (Families were given a bad deal to leave before the meteor shower. No other options. Unless we can haul their ship out of a big ditch.)
[It is not entirely intentional- the lack of complete clarity. But to explain would take time and he would prefer, as always, to say the words in person as opposed to this.
Besides, he finds Steve's answer far more important than his own. There is some satisfaction in his words- the ones he takes for true. A suggestion of selflessness he didn't think the boy would be able to fake. But if fails to overwhelm his natural suspicions.]
And you believe your solution will have no repercussions for these families?
[ There's a slight flicker of uncertainty at the short answer. It's brief, accepting the assurances for the moment - he choose this method of contact with a need for saving time. ]
(None worse than selling themselves into slavery. They agreed to let us try.)
Be sure the one who thinks to own them does not discover what you are attempting to do. If not for the safety of your fellows than for the safety of these families.
[It is very nearly approval, even if it is nothing of the sort.]
I cannot assist you. I must remain available should the situation on this planet become worse than it already is.
[His response- and his farewell- is a weight and an acknowledgement. Steve had taken responsibility for the situation, and so it would be left in his hands, for good or ill.]
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DAY 162
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It lasts long enough to border on refusal, but he does respond, eventually, with words so clear and concise not a single emotion or sensation colors them.]
Do you require aid?
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( Hello. Yes. I'm looking for someone who didn't come with us. ) [ A blurry image of Anakin Skywalker accompanies this, coming more naturally than the stilted way he 'speaks', like someone reading off of a telegram. ] ( We need hands for hauling and repairing a ship. )
[ A beat, then: ] ( Could use your help, too. )
[ Ignoring that this isn't exactly their mission. ]
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[With luck he would awaken soon. Without any he would never open his eyes again. It is not a possibility that Prince is currently dwelling on. At the moment he is more preoccupied with the Hosts who were currently on Avera 9, as troublesome as they had been.
And were still being, most likely.]
What ship is this?
[While he still maintains a distance, there is an edge to the tone of his thoughts, as if he suspects there are admissions to be made. Secrets being kept.]
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( It's not for us. ) [ There's a solidness behind his response. If he thinks it was a mistake to bring this up, he doesn't give any indication of it. ] ( Families were given a bad deal to leave before the meteor shower. No other options. Unless we can haul their ship out of a big ditch. )
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[It is not entirely intentional- the lack of complete clarity. But to explain would take time and he would prefer, as always, to say the words in person as opposed to this.
Besides, he finds Steve's answer far more important than his own. There is some satisfaction in his words- the ones he takes for true. A suggestion of selflessness he didn't think the boy would be able to fake. But if fails to overwhelm his natural suspicions.]
And you believe your solution will have no repercussions for these families?
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( None worse than selling themselves into slavery. They agreed to let us try. )
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Be sure the one who thinks to own them does not discover what you are attempting to do. If not for the safety of your fellows than for the safety of these families.
[It is very nearly approval, even if it is nothing of the sort.]
I cannot assist you. I must remain available should the situation on this planet become worse than it already is.
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ahahaha worseNot the answer he was hoping for, but at least the guardian's not trying to stop them. ]
( Understood. Thanks. ) [ The warning is taken. ]
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