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[military-leader.livejournal.com]

I don't like the term aftermath.

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[submariner]

... Why not?

[military-leader.livejournal.com]

Because it's... wow, anyone ever tell you you got pretty distracting eyes?

Starts leaving a sour taste in my mouth. Plus, it's kinda not making sense, since you usually know what comes after the math. ... If you try to be witty and take the term literally.

... Are those contacts?

[submariner]

... My eyes? I do not believe anyone has.

"A sour taste," sir? I find that many conversational idioms do not make any sense when taken literally.

No, sir. *perks up after a second, thinking he's figured something out dslkfaj sorry Sheppard* Are you ... "flirting" with me, sir?

[military-leader.livejournal.com]

I'd say something about your skin, too, but now I'm kinda scared I'm breaching some... illness correctness territory.

Well, that one I didn't mean literally. It was more along the lines of really not wanting any more of it? Because if you have too many aftermaths you get sick of them pretty fast. ... Not literally. You just cringe as if you were sick.

What? *blinks QUITE a few times omg, here, have an internet* No! *makes wavy "no!" gestures to underline the... no!* ... Though I could see why you might think I was. The eye thing, right? Um. Literal? I was being it. Again, for a change.

[submariner]

I am not capable of falling ill. I am an android.

If I may query, what is it that you find displeasing about the word, aside from its nonsensical literal translation?

*Actually takes the time to watch those hands flail around, before looking back up at Sheppard's face.* Yes, sir. It has been my observation that when one comments on another's eye color, it is usually an attempt to initiate or propagate a romantic relationship. *nods once, though* I understand, sir.

[military-leader.livejournal.com]

And android? *blinks again* Cool. Do you have weapons in your arms?

Mostly what's coming with it. Injured team members, diplomacy gone wrong, lots of running and shooting and psych sessions.

Well, yes, but... right. You understand. I mean, humans don't have your eye color, so, that kinda caught my... *cringes* eye?

[submariner]

No, sir. I was not constructed for use in combat situations, and have been programmed to respond with force only in self-defense, as a last resort.

Most intriguing - do you find yourself in those situations often, sir? What is your occupation?

I see. *A pause--* Is the color unpleasant?

[military-leader.livejournal.com]

Oh. Right. ... You're not a Replicator, are you?

More often than I'd like, even for my occupation. I'm military, US Air Force.

What? No! It's a great color. I bet all the android chicks are crazy for it. Really, yellow is the new black.

[sakurasblood.livejournal.com]

Yeah that one always confuses me. I mean where the hell's the math in the middle of a fight.

[military-leader.livejournal.com]

Or after one? Bet those poor numbers are just as confused. There really should be a better term for this.

[sakurasblood.livejournal.com]

No kidding.

[military-leader.livejournal.com]

Got any suggestions?

[sakurasblood.livejournal.com]

Can't think of any at the moment.

[submariner]

... Why not?

[military-leader.livejournal.com]

Because it's... wow, anyone ever tell you you got pretty distracting eyes?

Starts leaving a sour taste in my mouth. Plus, it's kinda not making sense, since you usually know what comes after the math. ... If you try to be witty and take the term literally.

... Are those contacts?

[submariner]

... My eyes? I do not believe anyone has.

"A sour taste," sir? I find that many conversational idioms do not make any sense when taken literally.

No, sir. *perks up after a second, thinking he's figured something out dslkfaj sorry Sheppard* Are you ... "flirting" with me, sir?

[military-leader.livejournal.com]

I'd say something about your skin, too, but now I'm kinda scared I'm breaching some... illness correctness territory.

Well, that one I didn't mean literally. It was more along the lines of really not wanting any more of it? Because if you have too many aftermaths you get sick of them pretty fast. ... Not literally. You just cringe as if you were sick.

What? *blinks QUITE a few times omg, here, have an internet* No! *makes wavy "no!" gestures to underline the... no!* ... Though I could see why you might think I was. The eye thing, right? Um. Literal? I was being it. Again, for a change.

[submariner]

I am not capable of falling ill. I am an android.

If I may query, what is it that you find displeasing about the word, aside from its nonsensical literal translation?

*Actually takes the time to watch those hands flail around, before looking back up at Sheppard's face.* Yes, sir. It has been my observation that when one comments on another's eye color, it is usually an attempt to initiate or propagate a romantic relationship. *nods once, though* I understand, sir.

[military-leader.livejournal.com]

And android? *blinks again* Cool. Do you have weapons in your arms?

Mostly what's coming with it. Injured team members, diplomacy gone wrong, lots of running and shooting and psych sessions.

Well, yes, but... right. You understand. I mean, humans don't have your eye color, so, that kinda caught my... *cringes* eye?

[submariner]

No, sir. I was not constructed for use in combat situations, and have been programmed to respond with force only in self-defense, as a last resort.

Most intriguing - do you find yourself in those situations often, sir? What is your occupation?

I see. *A pause--* Is the color unpleasant?

[sakurasblood.livejournal.com]

Yeah that one always confuses me. I mean where the hell's the math in the middle of a fight.

[military-leader.livejournal.com]

Or after one? Bet those poor numbers are just as confused. There really should be a better term for this.

[sakurasblood.livejournal.com]

No kidding.

[military-leader.livejournal.com]

Got any suggestions?

[sakurasblood.livejournal.com]

Can't think of any at the moment.