Monday, the Library (open)

[swerval_zero]

Zero is sorting books for shelving and listening to something very, very loud on her headphones. At least she's facing the door this time. From time to time, she casts a worried eye toward Special Collections, where Methos was last seen.

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"On occasion. I don't plan on joining the military, but there are good strategies on how to deal with employees and assets in those kinds of materials." Parker shrugs. "The one I just recommended being a case in point. 'On desperate ground, tell your men their lives are lost. They will fight their way free.'"

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Aeryn opens her mouth to contradict that, then reconsiders. "Actually, he makes a good point."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker cocks an eyebrow, surprised. "Have you been in combat?"

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"Several times. You tell a soldier it doesn't matter whether or not they live through the battle, but they still tend to make it back regardless," she shrugs.

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For once, Parker looks impressed. "I'm... surprised. How old were you? And, if you don't mind me asking-- what was going on?"

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"It's only been within the last cycle or so. Mainly dealing with a civil war that had broken out, and we had to settle it because they wouldn't. And then, of course, there were the zombies," she says.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Right, we've all fought zombies," Parker says in a dry voice, then tilts her head in thought. "So your people went in as-- peacekeepers. I think I heard someone, maybe John? Mention that before."

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Aeryn nods. "That's pretty much what we do. With that, you've probably heard my life story."

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Parker quirks an eyebrow. "I'd hope there's something more than just that...."

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"It's the basics. Training, fighting. The scenery changes," she adds, but there's nothing in her tone to suggest that she doesn't love it.

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"You're family's military, I take it? Like Adama's?" Parker asks, then bites her lip. "Wait, never mind. I forgot what we talked about on Parent's Weekend."

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"It's not exactly what people expect, so it's easy to forget," she says. "I'm pretty sure I'm the only one here with this sort of background."

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"More than likely." Parker looks curious. "We must seem very odd, to you."

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"You have no idea," Aeryn says dryly. "It's better than I expected here. I'm not climbing the walls trying to get out."