Day 323 (Open)

[freedom_engineer]

Who: Colin, anyone interested in what he's doing.
Open: Like a convenience store.
When: Day 323, all morning. (BACKDATED)
Where: Several key locations around the Bastion.
What: Setting up surveillance systems
Format: Action to start, but anything's good.
Warnings: A short-tempered Colin.

[Just the other day he had been speaking with Nathan about the thefts that had been taking place. They'd agreed that some sort of surveillance system would be necessary in order to better defend against the thief.]

[Then the party came back, minus two souls, and Colin's mind went straight into defense mode. Cameras were purchased, sites were chosen, and plans were put in motion.]

[This morning Colin is moving from place to place, setting up cameras and wires as appropriate. Some of the cameras are huge, blatant affairs that can't help but be noticed. Others are tiny, designed to be hidden.]

[He's stopping by most of the buildings in the Bastion to set up at least one camera. If anyone has an opinion on big brother, now's your time to express yourself.]

Comments

[freedom_engineer]

Because he's the only other person to suggest this. We discussed it yesterday as a matter of fact.

That and the fact that he's the one who knows how this place runs, and I doubt most people here would take my input on this.

[dontyoujustwish]

Actually, I was the one to suggest it to him.

[She's clearly disgruntled that Nathan seems to have passed this off as his own idea.]

If it were just the storehouse, he could do as he liked. But you can't just put cameras up all over and start watching people without giving them some say in who's watching them and from where.

[freedom_engineer]

If you had any plans to visit the farms or the cannery, I might have brought it up.

As is, I introduced the cannery, as well as the new farming. I'm rather invested in their defense.

You've got no beef with the storage building, obviously... So that leaves, what, the monument and the hospital? Are you planning to play naughty nurse or kinky grease monkey?

[He gives her a quizzical expression. Those question are only half in jest...]

[dontyoujustwish]

Well, if I was, I can't do it anymore, now can I?

[freedom_engineer]

I suppose that depends on whether or not you've got an exhibitionist streak, doesn't it?

[The quizzical expression turns to one of amusement.]

[dontyoujustwish]

I don't.

Why would I want anyone watching and not joining in?

[freedom_engineer]

"Look but don't touch" is how I've heard some exhibitionists describe it. The thrill of performing in front of an audience. Getting hot and bothered with just a set of eyes on them.

I don't get it personally, but some people do. Fetishes, you know?

[dontyoujustwish]

I'm not doing my sexy dance for your cameras.

[freedom_engineer]

Wouldn't make a difference to me.

Remember, no sex drive.

[dontyoujustwish]

Just because you say that doesn't make it true.

You could be hoping to trick me.

[freedom_engineer]

If I wanted to trick you, I'd say there's a bunny hopping up behind you.

Or I could omit it if there actually was one. Either way, a lot easier pay off...

[dontyoujustwish]

[Anya clutches her hand to her chest and yes she has to look behind her just to be sure.]

Don't joke about that!

[freedom_engineer]

I wasn't even...!

...

[He sighs.]

Do you want me to see if I can whip up some rabbit repellant? Can't really ensure it'll work, but there are things bunnies will avoid.

[dontyoujustwish]

If they're determined enough, it won't matter.

But you can put up one of your little cameras by their pen. At least it'll do some good there.

[freedom_engineer]

You make me tired all over, Anya, I hope you realize this.

[dontyoujustwish]

What did I do?

[Colin is the one upsetting her with surveillance cameras and bunnies.]