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Ma'i - What logs she will have

Yea yea.. we all know there won't be many, but I had to start one cos I have one.. *8)

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Ma'i returns to her quarters after her shower and finds something out of place inside. Specifically a large envelope, a pistol, and a note, all sitting on her bunk. She frowns and walks over to her bed, picking up the note to read it. The note reads; "This can't go on forever or it's going to start affecting things onboard this ship and might even cause problems on the job later. So, to clear the air, so to speak, I offer this peace offering. With this note are two things you could use to hurt me, now we're even. Truce?". The note is signed "Baron". Ma`i looks at the pistol, knowing it's the first thing, but lets it lay for now and opens the envelope. Inside the envelope is a stack of papers, files on numerous assassinations, several of them high class targets, as well as a full and complete file on the assassin, someone named "Siegfried Barton". The picture on the second page of the assassin's file tells Ma'i why it is relevant. Ma`i almost drops the papers as her eyes go wide, but catches them and flips through the files quickly, noting the familiar names on some of the files. She sighs and slips the papers back into the envelope, putting it back on her bed and picking up the pistol. She carries it with her as she leaves her room and knocks on the door to Baron's.
Baron calls from inside. "Come in."
Ma`i enters the room, still carrying the pistol. "If you know as much about me as I think you do, you know I didn't kill that officer. I wouldn't use this on you.."
Baron shrugs as he turns to face her. "It wasn't about you using it or not. It was about me trusting you not to."
Ma`i nods and turns it over in her hands. "And your file.. you're trusting me an awful lot today.."
Baron shrugs again. "I'm trying new things this life."
Ma`i laughs a bit. "Including not killing people? Looks like I'm not the only one on this ship starting over."
Baron frowns. "Apparently the former isn't as true as I'd like it to be.. But the latter is correct."
Ma`i shrugs. "There's a difference though. What you did back there.. was self defense, and defense of your crew. And I was too set on ignoring you to even thank you for saving my hide. I'm sorry Baron.."
Baron waves a hand. "You need never apologize to me. I don't deserve it.."
Ma`i laughs. "This time, yes you do. I was horrible to you, and my only excuse was that I panicked. I suppose now you know why I didn't want to put my name down as owner on the ship.."
Baron nods.
Ma`i sighs and sits down on his bunk, staring at the gun in her hands. "I accept your truce Baron."
Baron nods. "Good. That's better for everyone." He reaches over to close her hands around the pistol. "Keep that. Not because of the truce, but because you need one. Everyone onboard should have something to defend themselves with. I cleaned it and tuned it. It is a good gun."
Ma`i looks up at him and nods. "Thank you. I suppose it will work a lot better against thugs than my knee."
Baron laughs and nods. "Much.. If you need a holster I'd check with Victor, he seems the type to carry extras of such things."
Ma`i laughs. "You think Vic would be inclined to give anything to his most feared nemesis.. the Wacky Snacks raider?"
Baron smirks. "I'm sure he'll make an exception. He might even give you a few lessons, if you need them."
Ma`i nods. "I likely will. After all, I haven't ever shot anyone. But you know the Alliance.. if I was there, I did it in their eyes.."
Baron nods. "I know the Alliance. He smirks.
Ma`i looks at him a little mischieviously. "So Siggy.. why'd you pick the new name that you did? Does it mean something?"
Baron smirks. "Siggy? If you feel the urge to use my real name I'd prefer Siegfried." He laughs a bit, then turns serious. "Baron la Croix was a spirit back on Earth that was, a god of death.."
Ma`i shivers a bit. "Why start over with such a name? You're trying not to be that person anymore. And for the record, I won't be using your real name.. I know what it's like to not want it to get around.."
Baron shrugs. "Use it if you want, my name isn't the damaging part of my history. And as for why I chose this one, it is true I am trying to be someone else, but I am not that person yet. It's just a little reminder, a curse, something I will remove once I feel I am worthy again.."
Ma`i nods. "You saved my life today.. or at least saved me from being someone's pet.. that counts for something you know.."
Baron nods. "Yes, but I have a lot to make up for yet."
Ma`i smiles. "Small steps in the right direction though.. you'll get there.."
Baron nods. "We'll see.." He looks back at her. "Fortunately I'm not trying this while under the influence of mind altering stimulants, otherwise I would never have a chance of getting there..
Ma`i looks up at him and frowns. "I'm fine.."
Baron keeps looking at her. "I didn't say you weren't."
Ma`i stares back down at the floor. "Look.. you have all this you want to atone for.. I don't. I'm just running.. I have nowhere to get to.. I drift, without an aim.." She shrugs.
Baron nods. "Like this interesting ship we sit in was drifting. Until we came along to find it and give it purpose.."
Ma`i sighs and shrugs. "I have no purpose Baron.. I just want to keep going.. and I can do that just fine as I am."
Baron nods. "Yes you can. But for how long?"
Ma`i shrugs again. "As long as I need to."
Baron smirks. "Without a purpose how will you know when you no longer need to? And by the time that day comes, your mind might not recognize it among the dilusions it may be under by then.."
Ma`i looks back up at him, frustrated now. "I am not deluded! And besides, what purpose would you propose that I aim for?"
Baron looks back at her. "I didn't say you were deluded, today. As for a purpose, there are plenty to choose from. Survival for one."
Ma`i shrugs. "Of course I aim for that one. I'd think we all do.."
Baron raises an eyebrow. "Do you really? Because your actions suggest otherwise.."
"How do you figure that?"
Baron looks her in the eye. "I have been handling pistols my entire life, I can out draw nearly anyone, and can shoot a man in the thumbnail from a hundred yards, while he's running. But were I under such an influence as you are some days, that would all be gone, or at the very best -greatly- hindered. What do you think that would do to my chances of survival?"
Ma`i frowns and looks away, not wanting to meet his eyes right now. "I'm not an assassin Baron. I don't need that kind of accuracy. I can survive just fine the way I've been going.."
Baron frowns slightly at the assassin comment, but shrugs. "Maybe you're right. But one day you may find yourself without people around to save you, that day your survival will be in your hands alone. Will you be able to focus that day? Or will you be too high to notice you're being shot at?"
Ma`i smirks. "If I was ever that high, at least I'd die happy."
Baron nods. "That proves my point just as effectively as my explanation."
Ma`i sighs. "You've studied Earth that was.. you know about the Native American population.. and if you have my history you know I've lived among the remnants.. Baron, you know this is considered normal for them.."
Baron nods. "I know that. I also know that there is a group of people who travel space raping, torturing, and eating other people. And I'll bet they consider that normal for them.."
Ma`i shudders. "That's not funny.."
Baron looks her in the eye again. "It wasn't meant to be."
"You can't even begin to compare me to them. It's not even in the same league!"
Baron shakes his head. "You are mis-understanding my meaning. I was not drawing a comparison to your actions and theirs. I was pointing out that just because the people who do something consider it normal, doesn't mean it is right."
Ma`i sighs and frowns. "I'm not hurting anyone.."
Baron shakes his head. "That is untrue."
"Who am I hurting then?"
Baron shrugs. "Besides yourself? Anyone who may come to depend on you in the future. Maybe even depend on you to save their lives.."
Ma`i laughs. "Anyone depending on that is doomed even when I'm not stoned. I'm not a killer Baron.."
Baron smirks. "Not all lives are saved by violence."
Ma`i shrugs, unable to think of anything else to say for once.
Baron nods and pats her hands once. "It is your life, you must find your purpose and decide what condition you want to be in when you do. I am simply making observations." He stands.
Ma`i keeps staring down at the floor and speaks quietly. "How Baron? How do I find a purpose?"
Baron smiles. "By looking. They're all around you, you just have to want to find one."
Ma`i sighs. "If you say so. Look.. you're not going to tell Nathan are you? About my stuff I mean.."
Baron shakes his head. "I will not tell any of your secrets, that's your business.. However do not think our good captain is an idiot. Sooner or later he will notice the same signs I have, if he hasn't already.."
Ma`i nods. "I imagine you're right.." She stands up. "I think I need to lie down. It's been a rough day."
Baron nods. "Sleep well. He moves to the door to see her out. "Oh, and one more thing, that influence is a weakness that may one day be exploited by someone looking to claim the bounty on your head.."
Ma`i looks up at him in surprise. "Bounty?"
Baron nods, naming the price that was posted. "Dead or alive, I imagine. But it has been a while since I have checked the Alliance bounty regulations."
Ma`i looks a bit pale, without the help of any drugs. "Please.. don't tell Nathan that either.. this is my home now.. what if he wanted me gone? Safety for everyone else and all.. where would I go?"
Baron holds up a hand. "I told you, your secrets are safe. And fortunately for you that one is something he will not be able to just notice."
Ma`i nods. "Thank you Baron.. for everything.. the truce, the gun.. keeping my secrets.. we have more in common than I thought, and I am sorry I was so rude to you."
Baron smirks. "As I said, I do not deserve apologies, or thanks. Good day." He opens the door"
Ma`i leaves, smiling at him as she passes. "See you later Baron." She heads back to her cabin to lie down.
Baron closes the door and gets back to what he was doing, frowning.

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Withdrawals..

<Ma`i> ::climbs back down into her room after a fruitless attempt at going into Jed's to talk to him. Knowing that it's over, added to how sick she is from withdrawal, Ma'i starts tearing her room apart looking for any drugs Jed might have missed. Her hair is standing on end from running her fingers through it continuously::

<Felix_Thorne> :: knocks on the door to her room::

<Ma`i> ::hits the door release, looking up hopefully:: Jed?

<Felix_Thorne> :: looks down and shakes his head:: No, sorry.

<Ma`i> ::starts to cry and goes back to her frantic search, leaving the door open::

<Felix_Thorne> :: frowns and climbs down into the room, watching her::

<Ma`i> ::sobs and runs her fingers through her hair, shaking as she keeps looking:: Felix: He took it.. I need it.. he changed his code..

<Felix_Thorne> :: nods:: You expected otherwise?

<Ma`i> Felix: I need it.. I need him.. he's gone.. I lost him..

<Felix_Thorne> :: pushes the button to close her door, before stepping further into her room:: Just not more than you need it, right?

<Ma`i> ::sits on the edge of her bed, buries her face in her hands, and sobs:: I just need a little.. just to get me through this.. wean me off slow.. ::looks up, suddenly hopeful:: Maybe he still has it in his room! You could talk him into giving it back. That's your job.. to talk..

<Felix_Thorne> :: folds his arms:: What makes you think he would listen to me? Especially about this.

<Ma`i> ::stands up again:: Because you always know what to say to get people to do things..

<Felix_Thorne> :: nods:: That is because of my companion training on Sihnon. But I'm not very inclined to try in this instance, even if I thought he had saved some of your drugs.

<Ma`i> ::runs that through in her mind for a moment:: Companion tr.. you're a.. ::shakes her head as if to clear it, moving on to the rest:: Please Felix.. Maybe he did.. why won't you try??

<Felix_Thorne> :: scoffs:: Why? Isn't that obvious? Not only will you be better off without that stuff, the rest of us will be as well, since then we will have a mechanic with a clear head.

<Ma`i> :: paces the room:: I'll be more careful.. I promise.. I'll sleep more..

<Felix_Thorne> :: shakes his head, watching her:: Sleep isn't the issue, and you know it.

<Ma`i> ::runs her fingers through her hair:: But it is.. even if I have the drugs.. as long as I have sleep.. I'll be fine..

<Felix_Thorne> :: sighs and sits down on her messed up bed:: Look, I know it's bad now, but you really will be better off once it's all over with.

<Ma`i> ::shakes her head and searches the mess again:: I can't do this.. I need it.. just a little.. why can't I do it slow? Please just ask him Felix. I'd do anything..

<Felix_Thorne> :: shakes his head again::

<Ma`i> ::stops in front of him and bends over to put her face right next to his:: I mean it Felix.. anything.. he doesn't want me anymore anyway..

<Felix_Thorne> :: raises an eyebrow:: Are you offering yourself? You actually think that would make me change my mind? No offense, but I know that game far better than you ever will, and it won't work with me.

<Ma`i> ::stands up and stomps toward the wall, kicking something on the floor:: I need it.. please.. I could do it if it was slow..

<Felix_Thorne> :: sighs again:: Look, even if I wanted to talk to him for you, I have no doubts that he already got rid of it all. Why would he keep it? :: stands up and walks over to her:: I'll help any way I can, but I can't get you drugs.

<Ma`i> ::wraps her arms around him and sobs against his shoulder:: I don't know any other way..

<Felix_Thorne> :: pauses a minute, then hugs her, his voice the exact perfect comforting level:: It'll be alright, once you get through the worst of it you'll be fine in no time..

<Ma`i> ::shakes and holds on tighter:: It seems like it's been years already..

<Felix_Thorne> :: nods:: I'll see if Marga has something that will make you sleep, that will help for a time.

<Ma`i> ::shakes her head:: Don't go yet..

<Felix_Thorne> :: smiles slightly and nods:: All right.

<Ma`i> ::stays in his arms:: I have to do this.. If I can't do this he won't let me stay..

<Felix_Thorne> :: shakes his head:: No, you have to do this for you. I could convince him to let you stay if you failed, so that shouldn't be your motivation.

<Ma`i> ::sighs and steps back, sitting on her bed again:: I doubt it would take much convincing.. He knows what's at stake.

<Felix_Thorne> :: raises an eyebrow::

<Ma`i> ::frowns and picks something up off the floor, moving to put it away:: He knows I have nowhere else to go.. and have to keep moving.. He wouldn't throw me out without good reason. Though he might not let me near anything mechanical ever again..

<Felix_Thorne> :: decides not to pry into those comments right now:: Could be. All the more reason to get clean and focus. But first and foremost do it for yourself. Otherwise once you leave this ship you'll go right back to it.

<Ma`i> ::nods:: Baron used to say someone in my situation had to be more focused..

<Felix_Thorne> :: nods:: Sounds like a smart fellow. :: smiles::

<Ma`i> ::smiles and fixes the blankets on her bed, still shaky, but much more calm:: I miss him.. He gave himself to make sure I was safe.. I'm so glad he got away all right..

<Felix_Thorne> :: nods:: If you appreciate his actions, make them worthwhile. :: steps back to the ladder::

<Ma`i> ::winces:: Wow.. that stings.. I guess I've been throwing away what he did..

<Felix_Thorne> :: shakes his head:: You have helped save this ship and crew a number of times since then. But if you stop now, you 'will' throw it away.

<Ma`i> ::sighs and nods:: I'll try.. I'm afraid I've lost Jed either way.. but maybe I can save myself..

<Felix_Thorne> :: nods:: That is the important part. Who knows, once you get over this and become a stronger, better, person, he might take you back. :: smiles::

<Ma`i> ::smiles absently and puts a few more things away:: Maybe.. I think you were right.. I need to sleep.. Can you ask Marga for something for me please?

<Felix_Thorne> :: nods:: I will.

<Ma`i> ::nods and folds one of her shirts, putting it away:: Thank you

<Felix_Thorne> :: smiles again and bows:: You're welcome. :: starts back up the ladder, but pauses:: If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask.

<Ma`i> ::smiles:: Thanks Felix.. maybe we can play chess one day..

<Felix_Thorne> :: smiles back:: I'd like that. :: heads up out of her room and to the infirmary::

<Ma`i> ::watches him go, then cleans up more of her mess, as best she can with her hands shaking::

<Felix_Thorne> :: speaks with Marga and gets some sleeping medication for Ma'i::

<Ma`i> ::sits down in front of one of Zack's drums, gently and quietly beating out a rhythm from her old tribe, losing herself in it and trying to calm herself::

<Felix_Thorne> :: heads back to her door and knocks quietly again::

<Ma`i> ::calls out:: It's unlocked..

<Felix_Thorne> :: opens it and climbs back down, smiling as he holds up the sleeping medication::

<Ma`i> ::smiles and gets up from the drum, walking over to him:: Thank you.. They really did teach you how to take care of a woman.. ::laughs a little::

<Felix_Thorne> :: laughs as well, handing her the medication::

<Ma`i> ::takes the meds and hugs him again, more normally this time:: I'm glad you brought it. I had enough of Marga today..

<Felix_Thorne> :: nods:: She is far from the ideal medic. :: smirks::

<Ma`i> ::laughs:: She's good at what she does.. she's just a bit sharp with her tongue..

<Felix_Thorne> :: nods:: Which can hurt recovery in some situations.

<Ma`i> ::shrugs and nods:: True.. ::yawns and pulls her blanket back, lying down:: Tuck me in? ::smiles up at him::

<Felix_Thorne> :: shrugs and steps over to tuck her in:: Trust me, it won't last as long as it seems. :: smiles::

<Ma`i> ::nods sleepily:: I hope not.. goodnight Felix..

<Felix_Thorne> :: nods:: Goodnight. :: turns off the lights and heads back to the ladder::

<Ma`i> ::drifts off into dreamland::

<Felix_Thorne> :: climbs up out of her room and closes the door back::

<Felix_Thorne> <<<<End!>>>>


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