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[pvtparts]

Out of curiosity, how many of you have a training or a specialty? It doesn't have to be necessarily related to combat or weapons, of course, but being able to drink everyone on the Barge under the table - though commendable - doesn't count.

[She imagines combat/weapon-related ones will be the most popular, but she'd still like to know how much of a diversity (or lack thereof) there is.]

Out of further curiosity, what is it?

[There are enough smart-asses on board she thinks would just say they have training and leave it at that.]

And for those that don't have any, why not?

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[pvtparts]

Perks, sir.

[She'll answer the question when she's addressed properly.]

[tentacruelest]

Perks of wardening aboard this barge, that you can go about questioning those with better skills than yourself?

[pvtparts]

No, sir. Perks is my name, sir.

[tentacruelest]

I don't care about your name.

[pvtparts]

Then I don't care about your question, sir.

[tentacruelest]

Enjoy your flippancy. One day the freedom to do so will be stripped from you.

[pvtparts]

Doesn't seem to slow you down any, sir.

[tentacruelest]

Owing to my size, my arm, and my general...temperament that keeps most people with common sense away from me, I enjoy the luxury of flippancy. A slip of a girl can't hope to command the same.

[pvtparts]

Normally I would say size doesn't matter, sir, but I think we both know my socks are much larger than yours. It's surprising what that and a good pair of trousers can do for you in life.

[tentacruelest]

Was there ever a moment in time when you did speak sense?

[pvtparts]

Consider it a progress report for yourself, sir. When you can understand me, you'll know you're close to graduation, sir.

[tentacruelest]

You're a dimwitted fool, Perks.

[pvtparts]

If you say so, sir.

[tentacruelest]

I do say so, with all the conviction and experience a pup like you can scarce comprehend.

[pvtparts]

If only we could be so lucky to have such authority, sir. Why with something like that, I have no choice but to absolutely trust your judgment, sir.

And to answer your earlier question, sir, yes. Curiosity is why I ask most of the questions I ask. I know this is a ship full of talent, sir. I wanted to know what kind specifically, sir.

[tentacruelest]

Enough with the sirs. You'll sir me sick.

[pvtparts]

Yes, sir.

[tentacruelest]

[With a fully irritated huff, the claw comes out to shut down the communicator]