13 ☕ Video

[psychic_hotline]

[Sara's sitting in the library, hands folded together on the desk she's sitting at. Behind her there are several shelves of movies in labelled cases. She gestures at them with a tilt of her head.]

So, this happened. Not sure when, but it seems like it'd be a bad idea to let it go to waste.

I know regular Barge movie nights are an institution that have been on and off as least as long as I've been here, so…I'm officially bringing it back on. Starting this Wednesday, eight PM, Level 1 common room, dates to be changed in the event of flooding. A volunteer or two to help me move furniture and make popcorn would be great. My Inmate Jefferson's going to help out [YES, YOU ARE] but I need another couple bodies.

….And I'm not exactly an enthusiast, I'm just facilitating, so what I also need are suggestions.

What's your favourite movie, Barge?

[A pause.]

…and I guess not everybody knows what a movie is, so let's save us all some time. If you're from a culture that has plays, or opera - dramatic storytelling - it's a little like that. Best way to understand is to come along and see for yourself. If you've got a favourite type of story - romance, mystery stories, that kind of thing - let me know and I'll see if we've got something that'd fit the bill.

That's all.  Let me know if you plan on attending, if nothing else.

Comments

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

I'm sure this is going to come off as ridiculously paranoid, but if there are any Batman movies, can I have them? [To steal, permanently. B( He will let you watch them in payment for assisting. B(]

[Private]

[psychic_hotline]

I already checked, Dick. You're safe.

[secretasshole]

Lawrence of Arabia.

[psychic_hotline]

You have a favorite movie?

[....that feels like it's xenophobic somehow.]

Sorry. I'll list it. Can I ask why that one?

[bloodyamericans]

Well, if you're looking for a little dramatic storytelling you should add some Shakespeare. Maybe Hamlet? It's better performed as a play but I doubt we'll see anything like that here.

private.

[toldinthebook]

[ There may just be some silence here before she talks, damn why is the communicator on. Why does Emma not know how to start this. Should plan in advance, girl ]

I've got something for you. [ Great start ] About Jefferson.

private.

[psychic_hotline]

Would this be related to your trip back home?

private.

[toldinthebook]

I take it he wasn't subtle. [ Understatement ] Yeah, it is.

private.

[psychic_hotline]

He's not actually mentioned you to me, though judging from his file that just saves me having to wipe off his rabid frothing.

[She just pays attention.]

What happened?

[psychic_hotline]

One of the many ways this isn't like regular jail is that you can see whatever you want, so long as you can drag together the people and resources to make it happen and nobody's likely to get hurt.

You in the business, or just a patron of the arts?

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

Thank god. I hate to think there's a universe out there where those movies are actually reality.

[secretasshole]

It's an excellent story. What's yours?

[bloodyamericans]

I'm- [ an actress. Except no. Not here. Here she cannot mention who she is, or rather won't. She's heard a lot, some could seem plausible but the rest... she doesn't want to believe any of it, at any rate. So the little that she says, the less she reveals, the easier it could be until she gets rescued ] Just a fan. I appreciate good work.

private.

[toldinthebook]

You'll probably see it soon anyway. [ She does, anyway ] How much does his file say about the curse?

[Private]

[psychic_hotline]

For what it's worth, they're probably in too deep to know how they look.

Oh, God, this reminds me. I need to show you something I found in London.

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

What is it?

[psychic_hotline]

The Maltese Falcon. I've been a sucker for noir movies ever since the first time I saw it.

[secretasshole]

Good choice.

private.

[psychic_hotline]

Enough for me to understand what it means that he's effectively immune to it and why he's got such a hate-on for you.

private.

[toldinthebook]

[ So reassuring ] It's broken.

[Private]

[psychic_hotline]

[Five minutes later, when she turns the communicator back on she's in her cabin and holding this up to the camera so her eyes are just visible over the top.]

private.

[psychic_hotline]

What happened?

[psychic_hotline]

Does anybody appreciate bad work?

Never mind. I'm Sara. I noticed your five minutes of incredulity yesterday didn't come with a name attached?

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

[Dick looks like he's not sure if he wants to laugh or just stare, because LOL WHAT.]

What is that?

private.

[toldinthebook]

I saved someone's life. Apparently true love was what I needed to break it.