♕ fourth sight.

[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

[Galatea's...killed some very large game, it seems. It's currently roasting on a spit, and she is staring into the flames, her expression annoyed.]

We are given suspicious gifts, without being informed of the catch, attacked by said gifts, and then reprimanded for not taking care of them in the first place. There is something backwards about that.

Regardless of the plants or their...sacrifice, I still have no intent on following orders or taking any "gifts" from this mad Queen or her often absent and untrustworthy ilk. It sounds as if it is a very elaborate trap to force us to yield to her erratic moods and insanity. Where were they when we were attacked? Where are they now?

Remember this, always: This garden may be lovely. The gifts may be plentiful and appear harmless. But you are a prisoner, as surely as you would be were you chained and shackled. A gilded cage is still a cage.

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[aunomdedieu.livejournal.com]

[ There's a thin little smile on Caprica's lips, something that could almost be bitter if it had a little more emotion and strength about it. ]

Some of us never forgot that.

[ It isn't a reprimand, more a reminder in kind. ]

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[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

That is a relief. I'd thought the majority had taken leave of their senses, when given pretty trinkets and sentimental tripe about sacrifices.

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[aunomdedieu.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't say the majority, no.

[ She presses her lips together a moment. ]

I think some people would like to be able to forget they're trapped here.

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[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

Mm. [She laces her fingers together, rests her clasped hands under her chin. Studies the fire.] Becoming too complacent creates another set of issues. We begin to ignore what is in plain sight.

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[aunomdedieu.livejournal.com]

[ The fire reflected through the mirror is a little hypnotic; Caprica catches herself staring, too, before she blinks away. ]

Getting so used to being caged that you can't see the bars anymore.

[ It's... an accurate metaphor. She exhales in a slight sigh and folds her arms, drawing in on herself a little. ]

If we could tell what the Queen's intentions were—

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[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

[She nods, stiffly.]

She is frustratingly vague. Even if anyone could pinpoint her location, that would be helpful. [She looks bothered by this.]

[Video]

[violent-archery.livejournal.com]

Even if this place didn't have problems, I wouldn't want to be here anyway. Been looking for a way out ever since I got here, but I haven't had any luck.

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[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

That appears to be the general consensus. It's quite the sturdy prison, if nothing else.

[Video]

[violent-archery.livejournal.com]

Yeah.

... I hope those medals that I heard some people got aren't going to start attacking people, too.

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[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

[That gets an amused snort.] Wouldn't that be funny? Perhaps they'll go on a homicidal rampage if they are not buffed properly every day.

[video]

[violent-archery.livejournal.com]

Heh... that'd be terrible. *she does sound a bit amused herself, though*

I wouldn't be surprised, though.

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[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

It would be a lesson learned: do not accept gifts from strangers.

Nor would I.

[hotshot-momma.livejournal.com]

I have not forgotten that, no. Nor will I.

[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

There are those who are more easily swayed by worthless sentimentalism.

[hotshot-momma.livejournal.com]

I have very little sentiment left, and that little I save for when it's appropriate.

[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

A wise decision. And what is your name?

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[no-hometown.livejournal.com]

Though I have only just arrived and have not been given any of these gifts you speak of, I see the truth in your words. A treacherous gift is no gift at all.

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[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

Correct. Ah, a new arrival? Then welcome to our cheery prison.

[She studies Sephiroth carefully.] Such unusual eyes. [Her own eyes are strange--even in the poor light, the bright silver glow is evident.]

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[no-hometown.livejournal.com]

Yes. I am Sephiroth, of SOLDIER. [Her expression is neutral, her tone also.] Your welcome is appreciated, though the prison is not.

My eyes are unique, as far as I know. I have not seen eyes like yours in my world.

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[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

SOLDIER, hm. Military, I take it? I am Galatea, known as God Eye Galatea. Ranked third in the Organization.

They are unique to my kind.

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[no-hometown.livejournal.com]

Galatea. [She inclines her head.] Yes, SOLDIER is a special forces group, part of the military arm of Shinra, Inc.

Your kind? And what is that? [Her tone is politely interested.]

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[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

I said so from the start.

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[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

Ah. I hope it was taken to heart.

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

It was.

The problem is that we have to wait for our cage to be opened.

[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

Or break the bars.

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

If only it were that simple.

[notvitiligo.livejournal.com]

Is anyone forgetting that? I don't know about anyone else, but I definitely didn't sign up for this.

[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

Some people seem so moved by the sacrifice, they appear to have forgotten the circumstances that led to such. It isn't surprising, but I would expect more outrage than compassion in this instance.

[notvitiligo.livejournal.com]

I guess some people are just that compassionate? I dunno, I'm not really inclined to feel for things that don't really have anything more than a rudimentary nervous system.

[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

Or naïve. [a wry chuckle.] Nor am I.

[notvitiligo.livejournal.com]

Of course, I've known people who kind of anthropomorphize plants and talk to them and stuff... and I can see how that'd be easier when they actually walk around and stuff.

[lolinnocent.livejournal.com]

The woman in charge is that bad, huh.

Is this about the murder plants?

[contemptuous.livejournal.com]

She seems highly confused, and possibly insane. Although she does not appear to be noticeably hostile, it is best to remain cautious.

That is correct.