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So, don't get me wrong, I appreciate that there hasn't been much mass murder and mayhem since we got back from port. Aside from all this politics stuff that I'm not getting into - by personal choice, I trust the rest of you who are actually more involved with the situation to be able to sort it out - I think it's pretty safe to say things have been pretty quiet, all things considered.

And that's fine. Seriously, I'm definitely not complaining about the apparent lack of horrible crisis situations with dozens of people dying or anything like that. Heck, I've even been kind of enjoying having some time to take it easy, I guess.

But it's the excessive down time I really can't figure out what to do with. I mean, sure, it's nice to have some time to relax and hang out in CES or watch movies or whatever, but I'm used to always having something to do with myself. And I don't just mean helping out an inmate or something, like a tangible case or something to work on. People to interview, places to stake out, paper work to file... I was basically living from one difficult case or catastrophe to the next, and without that everything's felt kind of... weird, these last couple days. I guess somewhere between being a cop and coming here I forgot how to just be used to having some free time to kill.

Anyone got any suggestions on how to cope until the next catastrophe?

[Private to Steph]

Sorry I skipped out on lessons without warning you about it. You up for some more practice later tonight?

[Private to Hayley]

This doesn't change anything.

[ooc: So this is an audio because Dick broke his nose. And it's sort of a funny/embarrassing story, the bruises are still really colorful/noticeable, and therefore no video for you, Barge. Infirmary folk would know it happened twoish days ago in CES while sparring with Costigan, who broke/fractured one of his ribs. IT WAS AN ACCIDENT. :| ]

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Steph and Kay were relative newbies compared to me and Una when we started, so not at all.

I'll reorganise the rota, and make sure you get a copy.

((ooc: Here (http://bargeblotter.livejournal.com/935.html?mode=reply) is the password post for the journal. Dick should be added to the filter. And I'll update the rota. Later.))

Awesome, thanks Howie. Seriously, it'll be nice to have something to do.

[ooc: Awesome! Do you want me to upload him an icon or...? /feels like the derpiest new kid.]

Great. It is nice to have something to do on a routine basis, I can tell you that much. I'm sure you're used to the format by now

((ooc: CLEARLY. you must upload a new icon.))

I think I can handle it. Feel free to fire me if I don't live up to expectations.

[ooc: Awesome! I will go do that now. c:]

And feel free to fire me if I don't. It's a bit of a mutual venture, as it is.

Deal. From what I've seen though, you seem to be pretty okay with keeping things under control.

I try my best. I... well, someone's got to try.

Believe me, I get that. And I appreciate you're willing to step up to the plate.

It's nice to know it's appreciated, because I'm never sure if it is, or if I'm making more enemies than necessary every time I try it.

People seriously get annoyed when someone tries to provide some kind of forum for discussion and order?

I sometimes get that impression. I think some people don't like their toes being stepped on. Or suspect I'm holding myself as some sort of ultimate judge on these matters, and think myself better than them. Which isn't the point at all, I just want to make sure someone ends up doing it, rather than no-one.

It's better to speak up then to just sit by and wonder if you should have said anything days later.

Generally my view on things. And... if people don't like it, then I'll live with that.

I think most people are coming around to the idea.

Good. It's not a bad way to live by.

Thanks, I really appreciate that.

Anytime.

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