( video ; un: CHOSEN1 )

[dudebro]

[ The lighting is a little dim when the feed clicks on, the time of day pretty ambiguous. Is it morning? Night? Afternoon? We just don't know. The picture wobbles for a moment or two before Jason gets himself into view. There's a liquid sort of smile on his lips, his eyes lidded a bit heavily. It's clear someone's having fun. A little too much fun. In the background there's muffled thumping music; in the foreground Jason lifts a glass like a toast. ]

Hey. So, here's the thing. [ He takes a drink from the glass then noisily sets it down.  ] I know some of you are down on that planet doing shit or whatever. But listen— [ he brings the device closer, the picture going dark as it nearly presses against his cheek, ] listen. I have a request, okay?

[ He pulls the device back, still wearing a smile, but so totally serious. It's serious!! Are you guys listening?? ]

Bring me something back. [ His free hand lifts to mime smoking something against his mouth. ] Some good shit. Gotta be some cool alien shit down there, right?? [ He points his index finger up. ] No hallucinogenics, though. Oh! [ He looks excited for a second, index finger and thumb forming into the shape of a gun. ] Or some sweet alien weapons. How cool would that be??

[ Yes. He actually wastes time making what he thinks are alien gun noises. So a couple wooshes and pew-pew's. Thankfully, he does stop and sits there quietly for a moment or two. Then he gets up and takes a few steps, ]

The rest of you stuck up here like the chumps we are, come join me if you want. [ The music gets louder as he opens the door. ] It's fun! Let's have some fuckin' fun!

[ The camera pans out. He's in a club. A strip club. Women, men, naked, half-naked. It's fun!!! It's all good. Jason yells something unintelligible off-screen just before it goes black. ]

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[andreios]

[ The great thing about being a Cylon, and knowing he's a Cylon, is that Sam can multitask better than before. Right now he's checking the comms, ignoring a blister on his ankle, trekking over some sandy dune, and listening to the conversation of the rest of his group. This mission hasn't been going well.

He's frustrated, a little cranky, and then there's this asshole. Really? ]

You want us to bring you back drugs. And weapons. [ Sam's expression might be a little flat here. ] Really.

[dudebro]

[ Meanwhile, Jason is too far gone currently to care about that flat look. He also might not have slept for a couple days. It's no big deal. ]

Well, yeah. I mean what else would you bring back? When else would you have the chance to bring back shit like that?

[andreios]

[ Motherfrakking idiot. ]

There are aliens down here trying to kill us. You're aware of that, right?

[dudebro]

[ Jason sighs as if he's so put out. ]

And? People try and kill each other all the time. Not all that special just because it's aliens. What's it like, man? Slimey, toothy motherfuckers? Ten eyes on either side of their heads? [ He leans a little closer, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial stage whisper; ] Tentacles?

[andreios]

[ Is this guy drunk? Why did he even respond to this? Why are his choices always so bad? ]

Yeah okay, but the point I'm making here is that I'm a little more concerned about not dying than I am finding you drugs.

[dudebro]

[ He is very much drunk. Also high. Double-whammy. ]

And yet you took the time to say something to me. Unclench, bro. It'll do you a world of favors.

[andreios]

It's called multitasking, bro. My people are really good at it.

[ At least, he's good at it. ]

[dudebro]

[ He blinks twice, brows furrowed as he clearly thinks about this. ]

Dude what? You're a peoples.

[ Wait. That sounds too much like Vaas. ]

Human. What're you talking about?

[andreios]

[ Maybe he should get a shirt. One in some godawful color that proclaims him a Cylon. And then probably an explanation of what that is. ]

No, I'm not. I'm a Cylon. We look human but we're not.

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[glitterpants]

_{[ Everything about this video post just screams that this guy is probably drunk. How embarrassing. Karamatsu hopes he never decides to go on video after drinking. Though, this is CHOSEN1— oh no, wait, Jason. That's right. That was his name. He had requested Karamatsu especially call him that.
There's an expression of confusion all over his face for a second then he actually lifts his hand, scrubbing at his eyes as if he remove his perplexed expression. ]}

A—ah, are we allowed to make requests for souvenirs like that?
_{[ he'll comment on the party you're having in just a second.. ]}

[dudebro]

[ It's not embarrassing at all!! Especially to someone like Jason who has... like zero shame. ]

No clue, little dude. But I'm not wasting the opportunity, you know??

[glitterpants]

_{[ well then, Karamatsu can respect that. ]}
...It looks as though you are not wasting an opportunity here, either.
_{[ He doesn't sound like he's scolding Jason at all. In fact, he sounds almost envious. ]}

[dudebro]

[ He makes a gesture to someone off screen with an empty glass. It's replaced rather quickly with a full one. ]

Uh, why would I? Shit's boring to just sit around and not do anything. Never been in space before. Why the fuck would I waste the chance to do everything here I can do, man? [ He taps two fingers against his temple. ] Just smart thinking.

[glitterpants]

_{[ The more he listens to this guy, the more he can agree (which is scary— you're going to rub off on him.) Karamatsu has been attentive and on guard since he got here, mostly because he feels isolated without his family here— there isn't anybody here he feels like he can rely on (except.. maybe Wash.) ]}

I.. suppose. I feel as if we should be available to help here in any way we can since we're not doing anything on the planet.
_{[ a beat. ]}

..you said anybody could join you?
_{[ He's never been to a strip club before. ]}

[dudebro]

[ It may not be often, but Jason does make sense sometimes. Likely the magic of the tatau finally sinking in. He's learned a lot and without him realizing it, he's growing as a person. Trust it's a difficult journey... ]

Nothing we can really do, though. So... [ he shrugs, the picture jostling with the motion ] Might as well waste time doing something fun than sitting around alone, you know?

[ Jason offers a friendly sort of grin as he nods. ]

There's friendly people on this spaceship, dude. Just gotta put yourself out there where the action is. Gotta pay to get in, but anyone's free to come.

[ H E H. ]

[glitterpants]

_{[ oh....... ]}
I see. I'm not certain if I would have enough money for something like that.
I would feel terrible to pay to get in, but not be able to give the... _{[ . . . ]} performers money or drinks for their.. entertainment.

_{[ He thinks this is how it all works. It's really different in Japan— it's kind of dangerous, too, which is another reason Karamatsu has never been. ]}

[dudebro]

[ Jason nods slowly, almost like he understands. But he doesn't. Not really. ]

Look. You wanna spend some time out here, drinks and lapdances are on me, buddy. Then tomorrow— [ He pauses, falling silent as if he's assessing something. Which he is. He's had a lot to drink. ] In a couple days I'll teach you how to gamble. You play poker? There's all kinds of ways to make money here besides these shit jobs they gave us.

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[sensive]

[ she snorts, but the almost smile that follows means she might be more amused than unimpressed. ]

Well, I can't get anything that you suggested — [ a beat. wait for it. she tilts her chin up, challenging. ] — because then it won't be a surprise.

[ it miiiight just be a leaf, depending on how she's feeling on the ground. ]

[dudebro]

[ Oh hey girl. Hi. Hello. ]

Yeah? [ He grins, still very much a mess. ] Not real big on surprises anymore, but I think I'd sure like one from you.

[ Jason, no. ]

[sensive]

[ okay, she snorts. might just get him something more educational and boring, then.

boys sure are dumb. ]

Don't get ahead of yourself. I'd do it for anyone staying behind.

[dudebro]

[ They are. And Jason knows that he is definitely one of those dumb boys. ]

They got some cool shit down there or what?

[sensive]

[ Acceptance is the first step!! ]

Honestly? This place has sand, sand — oh, and more sand. [ a beat. ] But every planet has its treasures.

[ she just...doesn't know what oros' are yet... ]

[dudebro]

[ Okay, he does kind of laugh at that. ]

Sounds kind of boring. Got a shitload of sand at home. Seen any aliens yet?

[sensive]

Yes. They're — [ she hesitates. he doesn't seem the serious type. ] — interesting. We're just supposed to observe them, which isn't the most thrilling job.

[ she prefers to be the action girl. ]

[dudebro]

[ He can be serious! But he's usually not. ]

"Interesting?" You're either being too nice and not saying what you really think, or it's boring. What, are they grazing like giraffes and shit?