canon is that new film about those guys in space (hopefully spoiler-free)

[agendas]

Far be it from me to dissuade you, but I believe you may be making a rash decision. We both have other work to be doing just now, and keeping me here doesn't factor in to either of our plans.

Given all you know about both myself and the future those "films" afforded you, I'm sure you can understand my hesitance to remain here, regardless of the apparent safety associated with remaining in your company.

Please reconsider.

[A moments pause.]

Thank you. Ma'am.


ooc; Canon is Prometheus, and I'll keep comments spoiler-free unless any replies clearly state otherwise. Also, if anyone knows where to find icons, I'd be forever grateful.

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[sixthanimorph]

Good luck with that. Reconsidering isn't what that type usually does.

[agendas]

They have the ability to learn, do they not? With time, I'm certain that she can be persuaded to choose the correct path to take.

[sixthanimorph]

You think they care about the 'correct' path? That's a laugh. All they care about is what they want. And since that one wants you, you might as well get used to it. You're not going anywhere.

[agendas]

You have so little faith in them. Now why is that?

[sixthanimorph]

Why? Here's a hint: I've been out here for over a year and a half now because of them. Not that home sweet home's any better, mind, but at least there I could choose where to go. Not like here.

[agendas]

And so, because of your previous negative experiences, you believe others should accept that they are powerless instead of attempting to regain their autonomy?

[sixthanimorph]

Hey, I'm just offering you advice. You want to beat your head against a wall? That's fine, be my guest. But you sounded a little smarter than that.

[agendas]

Your advice is noted. However, I have a prior engagement that I must return to. I am not permitted to remain here willingly.

[sixthanimorph]

That so? What's so important that you've got to get back to? Let me guess: some kind of war, right?

[agendas]

Technically, a preventative measure.

[sixthanimorph]

Hey, call it what you want to call it, you don't have to bullshit with me. You allowed to talk about it, or is it one of those 'I'd have to kill you if I told you' kinda things?

[agendas]

'Kill you if I told you'? Not quite.

We discovered the origin of the human species. Now it appears it is in need of protection.

[sixthanimorph]

... You're kidding.

How is that even possible? Unless you're some kind of time traveler. So what, something's trying to kill the primordial soup?

[agendas]

The Engineers who created humanity also chose to destroy it.

[sixthanimorph]

Okay, now I know you're full of it. Engineers? You're trying to say that humanity's artificially created? That's insane. And believe me, I know insane.

[agendas]

I am not 'trying' to say anything. I am stating it.

[sixthanimorph]

But there's no way. It's.. it's crazy. We're not some vat-grown morons like the Hork-Bajir. Why would anyone go to the trouble of creating us?

[agendas]

I have been led to believe it is simply 'because they could'.

[sixthanimorph]

No one does anything unless there's some kind of profit to it. But, okay. Say I believe you. What's the problem then? Why would they bother creating humans, only to destroy us?

[agendas]

That is a question I cannot answer yet. Perhaps they were merely sating their own curiosities. Perhaps they have grown bored with humanity. Until they state otherwise, I can only offer possibilities.

[sixthanimorph]

So what makes you so sure they're even trying to destroy us? You don't sound that sure about it yourself.

[agendas]

I have seen their weapons. Humanity will be incapable of protecting itself.

[sixthanimorph]

So what's your plan then? If humanity can't even fight back, we're all screwed anyway, right?

[agendas]

I believe I am to be used as an interpreter. Assuming, of course, that we survive long enough for my services to be required.

[sixthanimorph]

An interpreter? Nice. You get to be the guy who relays the messages from our new alien overlords. No wonder you wanna get back so bad. The job security's gotta be awesone.

[agendas]

I never stated that I was returning to Earth.

[sixthanimorph]

Oh, great. Technicalities. Well, if you're not in a rush to go back to Earth, where are you going?

[agendas]

Apparently nowhere, according to you.

[sixthanimorph]

Well, probably not, but who knows? If you find a way out, let me know. I think a free ride out of here's a fair exchange for my help.

[agendas]

And your name would be?

[sixthanimorph]

Depends on what day of the week you catch me. But most of the time, I'm David.

[agendas]

And when you aren't David?

[sixthanimorph]

Pick a name. When I'm not David, I'm whoever I need to be.

[agendas]

Why would you reject the name that was chosen for you?

[sixthanimorph]

Let's just say that in my position, it's a good idea to keep a low profile.

[agendas]

Despite being trapped and unable to return to your home.

[sixthanimorph]

In case you haven't noticed, we're not the only ones here. And you're not the only one who's got dickhead aliens to worry about.

[agendas]

Then you change your name out of fear?

[sixthanimorph]

Oh, I change a lot more than my name. And I do it because I'm not stupid. The worst these Engineer things you're talking about can do is kill someone. The things after me... well, they wouldn't kill me. They'd do worse.