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[The camera turns on to show what appears to be an actual cabin in the woods, quite small, but complete with a roaring fire blazing in the hearth. The man holding the camera is wearing full Mountie regalia, including a Stetson hat, and looks pleased as punch.]

My thanks for the accommodations, Admiral. It's rather more space than I need, but I'm sure I'll finds ways to fill it.

[There's a bark from offscreen, and the man raises an eyebrow and says, quite pointedly:] No. Not with Krispy Kremes. We don't even have a Krispy Kreme on board, as far as I know.

[He turns his attention back to the camera, clearing his throat.] I beg your pardon, everyone. My name is Constable Benton Fraser, RCMP. I first came to the Barge-- well, that's not important right now, but I'll be here as a warden for the time being. I'm very much looking forward to it. [Horrifyingly, this appears to be genuine.]

Current Mood: excited

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thinkb4ublink

[A bleary-eyed man who looks rumpled and coming off a hangover, rubs his eyes and looks at him.] God. Not another one. [Well meaning policemen are the bane of his existence.]

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made_a_choice

No Krispy Kremes -- Lord, I wish -- but I hear that if you bother him enough he hands out cookies.

Welcome to the Barge.

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maybebatman

Nice hat.

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themountie

I'm sorry? [I think you mean well-meaning policemen are the best thing, Mr. Slater.]

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themountie

Don't let him hear that, please. It will only encourage him, I'm afraid.

But thank you kindly for the welcome, ma'am. Your name?

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themountie

Thank you, sir.

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made_a_choice

Simone Betheson. Pleased to meet you.

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themountie

Likewise, Ms. Betheson. [This is also painfully genuine, at least for the time being.] You're a warden as well?

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made_a_choice

Guilty as charged. Haven't been assigned yet, but my time's coming, I'm sure.

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themountie

Really? [This catches him slightly off-guard.] How long does it usually take? If you don't mind my asking.

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thinkb4ublink

[His speech is a little thicker than usual.] Yous all are sorry, mate. S'ppose you have a heart of good'n'all, doncha?

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made_a_choice

[She shrugs]

It's different for everybody. Admiral doesn't seem to pair people off if he doesn't think they'd be a good match. So either the one I'm meant to help just isn't here yet or they're just not ready for me yet. [Somewhat humble] Or vice versa.

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maybebatman

I knew a lawman who was quite attached to his hat -- different style, though. Both the Stetson and lawman.

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themountie

I'd like to think so, yes.

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themountie

I see.

[But he frowns a little.] And how long have you been here?

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made_a_choice

A few months, now.

Don't let my example scare you too much; I don't think my circumstances are very typical.

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themountie

Ah, yes, well -- it's a vital part of the uniform, you see. This one is particular to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, of course. [As he speaks, he takes off the hat, dusts off an imaginary bit of dust, flips it back onto his head, and straightens it carefully.] But there are several branches of law enforcement, in several countries, that require headgear of various kinds...

[He pauses in mid-straighten, his own lecture catching up to him.] Although I'll admit, I'm not familiar with any jurisdictions in the United States where a Stetson is still called for. If I have your accent right, that is.

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themountie

Oh-- no. [He rubs at his earlobe absently.] It's just that I was really very eager to get started, you see.

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made_a_choice

Can't go wrong if you come in with the right attitude. Don't worry.

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thinkb4ublink

Gordon Bennet. Just try an' remember: this place ain't sunshine and roses. There are murderers and torturers and floods 'n fings. Happy-go-lucky solves nothing.

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themountie

Oh, no, Mr. Bennet. I know. [He's assuming that muttered name was his introduction -- because why wouldn't he introduce himself?] Nonetheless, I think I can be quite productive here.