TLV 10 - Video

[bodilesswarrior]

[Barbara is sitting her chair, hands folded in her lap.

For the first time, her full setup is in view; all the monitors, the maps, the schematics, the projections. (One is a map of the Barge; one is a theoretical schematic; one is of the space outside.)

When she speaks, her voice is calm and confident, betraying none of the frustration and anxiety that's been tormenting her.]

We all know, by now, that wherever we're headed is dangerous - potentially moreso than anything we've faced before.

I'm here to offer some protection. [She reaches behind her, presses a few keys, and the middle projection changes; it's become a black body suit, slowly revolving, with labels describing each area.] I've been making body armour for a long time, now. It's tough but light-weight. Resistant to bullets, fire, and blades. Give me your measurements and I can provide you with one.

[Her lips quirk.] And I can personalise it if you want.

Of course, they say the best defence is a good offence.

[She changes the projection again, this time showcasing various throwing weapons; shuriken, knives, chakram, darts, and batarangs. Each are labelled and described.]

I can provide you with these weapons and show you how to use them.

Comments

[Private]

[bodilesswarrior]

[A fierce grin.]

Always.

[Private]

[theonlyresponse]

I received a few requests. We should pool them to make sure we make the best use of our time.

[Private]

[bodilesswarrior]

Excellent idea. [Her smile fades.] We don't know how much we have.

[Private]

[theonlyresponse]

Between the two of us, I'm sure we can request anything we lack.

[Private]

[bodilesswarrior]

I meant time, Bruce.

[Private]

[theonlyresponse]

[A long pause.]

We can't do anything about that except work as fast as we can.

[Private]

[bodilesswarrior]

No. [A tight, frustrated noise.] Sometimes I hate this place.

[Private]

[theonlyresponse]

Only sometimes?

[He sounds tired.]

[Private]

[bodilesswarrior]

[Softly.] I've met people here I never would have, otherwise. I've done things I should have a long time ago. I've - I can help people in ways I can't, back home.

So there are reasons I'm glad to be here. It just... [She trails off, shaking her head.]

[Private]

[theonlyresponse]

Gets to you sometimes. [He sympathises.]

[Private]

[bodilesswarrior]

Yeah.

...I feel more helpless here than I have for years, back home.

[Private]

[theonlyresponse]

Is it because you can't hack the filters on the communicators yet?

[Look Babs it knows humor.]

[Private]

[bodilesswarrior]

[Okay that gets a smile.]

That's part of it, yeah.

[Private]

[theonlyresponse]

I'll come by with my equipment later.