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[youwill]

I understand that inmates are not often allowed jobs while they lack a warden. However, given the shortage of everyday specializations here, I would like to offer my services nonetheless.

Who is in charge of the infirmary and the kitchen?

[He knows exactly who's responsible, but he wants them coming to him. He's been enjoying his people watching.]

[Filtered to Mark and Charles]

You two are the soul providers of therapy on board, I understand. I would like to alleviate your burdens.

[Private to Alice]

Your taste in wine is impeccable. We should share another bottle, soon.

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[deadly_ned]

Ned. Yes.


And you're...Garrett.

[youwill]

I am.

[deadly_ned]

It's nice to meet you. You and your daughter.


Are you, um. Celebrating Rosh Hashanah?


My girlfriend, Chuck. She's Jewish. I didn't...

It comes early this year.

[youwill]

It's not my habit, no. Do you intend to celebrate it?

[deadly_ned]

I might just spend a quiet dinner in and think about her.

[youwill]

Its purpose is to gather together in celebration, isn't it?

[deadly_ned]

It is.

I have trouble celebrating anything when we're not together.

[youwill]

That must be difficult.

Have you considered returning home for a visit?

[deadly_ned]

I returned when my first inmate graduated.

It was the happiest time of my life.

[youwill]

[A small smile and nod, then:] You've set up a reward system for yourself?

[deadly_ned]

I already have the only thing I ever wanted.

...Excluding the idea of calling Chuck a 'thing.'

[youwill]

Then, may I ask, Why are you here?

[deadly_ned]

We agreed I should go back and graduate one more inmate as a pay-it-forward to the Barge. To thank it for giving us everything we needed.

[youwill]

But she declined to accompany you.

[deadly_ned]

I didn't want her to come.

[youwill]

Better to be alone, then to risk her injury.

[deadly_ned]

Yes.

She already died once. I don't...want it to happen again.

[youwill]

I see. [Though he guessed as much, Ned isn't terribly difficult to read.] Brave of you to endure alone, then. Though I suppose alone isn't quite right.

[deadly_ned]

I'm not alone. She's with me. In, um. In spirit.

[youwill]

Then a quiet Rosh Hashannah dinner alone will be like a quiet dinner with her.

[deadly_ned]

Exactly. That's. Exactly right.

[youwill]

I hope you enjoy your celebration.

[deadly_ned]

I'll do my best. Thank you.