FRIEND FILTER! Barge Pride, Engineering, Howie, Morgan, Capa, and Toshiko

[deusexmechanic]

Hey I just wanted to give you guys a heads up, apparently there's something super crucial crawling out of the rocks back in the backwater of the universe.

[Pause, and... yeah, okay, there might be a tiny bit of hopefulness in his voice.]

No word on what it is yet, but... If this means that Beka--

[Another pause.]

Okay, I don't know how much I ever told you guys, about where I was before I came here. I know I've talked about the Andromeda before, but... three years ago... we lost the ship. We were divided and overrun. Eventually, they got to me, and by the time I did, I was the only one left. Everyone else was already... they were already gone.

Then there was this light, this blinding light, and the next thing I knew? I was somewhere else. This stinkin' backwards rock of a planet with nothing going for it but warlords and dirt. No technology, no law, and the only things I cared about there just kept getting torn apart. I was there for three years before the Admiral offered me a deal, and... I didn't spend those three years fighting to save the universe, I didn't spend 'em trying to survive by keeping my hands clean. I just shut down my conscience and forgot about all the crap we were trying to do before.

I didn't come here to help anybody, I didn't wanna save anybodies soul, I just wanted off Seefra, and I didn't think there was anything here that was gonna change that.

[Pause]

I don't know when it happened, but I was wrong. Something here changed it. If I'm getting called back, because there's even a chance that my Captain's alive? That she needs me, back on Seefra? I can't not take that chance anymore. So I have to go. If... something happens? If I die? The guy upstairs brings me back here. If not, I'll come back as soon as I can.

[Pause]

Rex, You think you could keep an eye on the mongoose while I'm away?

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[empirical_data]

I understand, Harper. I will monitor the engine room closely in your absence. [Because someone knows what it's like to have to go after a very important captain.]

[deusexmechanic.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Data. Hey, any luck, and I'll be back before you need to worry about it.

[empirical_data]

Try to avoid trouble whenever possible.

[deusexmechanic.livejournal.com]

Hah, yeah, easier said than done. But I'll try and come back in one piece.

[empirical_data]

...If you see Rommie again, please tell her that thanks to your kind endorsement, there is an AI from another universe that very much regrets he can not count her among his friends.

[deusexmechanic.livejournal.com]

...

You got it. Hey, maybe one day, if things go well and we both get our deals? You will be able too.

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[requiresssacrifice]

I don't want--

Fine.

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[deusexmechanic.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Rex.

[Pause]

You gonna be okay? You know if there's anything you need while I'm gone, Tyr'll have your back, right?

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[requiresssacrifice]

Yes, I'll be fine. Really.

Try not to die. [This is Rex's way of CAAAARING.]

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[deusexmechanic.livejournal.com]

I'll do my best. See you soon, okay?

[equalsfive.livejournal.com]

I see, comrade.

See to it that you return. [This is O'Brien's way of saying you ain't so bad, Harper.]

[deusexmechanic.livejournal.com]

You got it Comrade. Don't break my engines while I'm out.

[equalsfive.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't dream of it, comrade.

[last-kodiak.livejournal.com]

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[There's just silence for a moment before he switches the filter]

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If you do see Beka-

I will come with you, Harper.

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[deusexmechanic.livejournal.com]

I don't know if you can.

[Pause]

And... I'd be happier going, if I knew there'd be someone here to look after Rex.

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[last-kodiak.livejournal.com]

Fine. I will do this for you, on the condition that you will return. If not, I will come after you.

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[deusexmechanic.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Tyr.

I'll be back here before you know I'm gone.

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[ourlastbesthope.livejournal.com]

Be careful, Harper. Bring me back something good, alright? [He's mostly joking because...GOODBYES ARE AWKWARD.]

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[deusexmechanic.livejournal.com]

Sure, one rock from one of the many gift shops of Seefra, coming right up!

I'll see you soon, Capa.

[gotgreenmagic.livejournal.com]

Sounds awesome.

....

Try to not die, though, seriously. It sucks.

[SUPER CONCERN FOR YOU, ENGINEERING BUDDY. C:]

[deusexmechanic.livejournal.com]

Thanks Shego. I'll do my best.

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[hopeless-hacker.livejournal.com]

....

Take care of yourself, alright?

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[deusexmechanic.livejournal.com]

I will. You take care of yourself here.