video // @odo

[namednothing]

[Odo’s a little unsure how to address the network, and as much as he tries to repress that hesitation, it’s still noticeable for those paying attention. The network was usually something he only observed, but this was a quicker way to gather information than asking individuals.

He starts off with what he thinks is a socially appropriate greeting.]

Good Morning.

I am looking for information regarding renting some space. Either something suitable for an office, or an open area without any furniture. I suppose that means I’ll have to contact some kind of landlord.

[His tone indicates he’s not exactly happy about this idea.]

If any of you could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

[He’s about to end the feed when he remembers something.]

...Thank you.

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[namednothing]

[There's an uncertain but thoughtful look on the constable's face for a moment before he replies.]

Not necessarily, it's just...

[Odo trails off. He'd never bought property before. There was a kind of permanence about the idea, and he truly hoped that he could find a way to leave this place. Buying something would feel a bit like giving in.]

I was looking to rent, but if the space is suitable for what I need I suppose there's no reason not to consider it. I'm sure if I leave this place, the owner can just sell it again.

[If...was that the first time he had said 'if' not 'when?' Perhaps not, but maybe it was the first time he had felt it.]

I would appreciate this person's contact information.

[franciscoramon]

[ Cisco is a bit surprised by that if, but he doesn't comment on it - at least not directly. ]

Yeah, I'm sure if that happens, you'll have enough time to make arrangements for it. There're probably systems in place, and if push comes to shove, I'll make sure it gets taken care of, okay?

[ They've already established that Cisco is not leaving, so as long as he's not dead, he can make that promise without reservation. He sends along the contact information and then offers: ]

If you need any help moving in, or cleaning the place up, or putting in a security system for your privacy, just hit me up, okay?

[namednothing]

I appreciate it. I'll let you know.

[Owas was about to leave it at that and end the transmission, but something Cisco said had him curious.]

Security system?

[He hadn't considered it before, but then again, Quark had managed to break into his quarters more than once, and those locks were far more advanced. Then again, the security measures put in place might only be as good as their locks.]

I hadn't thought of that. I assume you're referring to something more useful than...

[he searches for the word he came across in one of his twentieth century novels.]

...'booby traps'?

[franciscoramon]

No, I'm not talking about booby traps, my name's not Kevin McCallister!

[ Odo of course is the last person who would likely get a Home Alone reference, but Cisco speaks the way he speaks and he's going to bring up pop culture regardless of whether anyone else gets it. It's something he does for him, at this point. ]

I was thinking, like, a motion-sensor that sends an alert to your phone if there's an intruder, or a temporary forcefield you can put up for an hour or two when you don't wanna be disturbed.

[ Cisco, not knowing about Odo's historical research, immediately makes an incorrect assumption, and asks, his voice rich with amusement: ]

Are booby traps the hot new thing all the kids are getting into, in your world, or something?

[namednothing]

[The changeling rolls his eyes at the suggestion that something as simple as booby traps would make for a widespread phenomenon among criminals at the edge of the alpha quadrant.]

If using booby traps were the most common crime on Deep Space Nine, they wouldn't need law enforcement officers as resourceful as me.

[There's a look of curiosity in Odo's eyes as he leans slightly closer to the camera.]

Who is this... Kevin McCallister? Should I be keeping an eye on him?

[franciscoramon]

[ Cisco laughs; Odo's unintentional arrogance strikes him as being rather charming, when all is said and done. Could it be he meant that as a joke? Cisco's really not sure. Perhaps he'd been mistaken, thinking Odo was entirely humorless up until this point. Perhaps his sense of humor is just exceptionally dry and easy to miss. ]

I'll bet. I mean, I can't even imagine what kinds of criminal shit people would get up to at a space station like that. Probably plenty, since there's a lot of people passing through, right? Lotta shady deals and fugitives and whatever else?

[ Whereas he laughed easily before, Cisco tries to keep himself from laughing at Odo's mistake, now. Only he does a rather poor job of it, eyes sparkling with mirth as he says: ]

No, don't worry about it. He's not, uh. He's not here. Besides, he was using his booby traps for good, to stop burglars that had come in his house. Nothing wrong with that.

[namednothing]

[He's not sure what Cisco thinks is funny, which made Odo wonder if he was being laughed at. Having no evidence to back up that thought, he does his best to shake the feeling off.]

You could say that. On a typical day, you can expect a few acts of petty theft, vandalism, disorderly conduct, or assault - but there's always something larger to investigate. Without the right security in place, the station could become a haven for smugglers, embezzlers, murderers or assassins.

[Again, not sure why Cisco was so amused, Odo could only reply to the actual words and not the mirth behind them.]

Good intentions or no, if he shows up I'll want to be the first to hear about it.

[franciscoramon]

I'd love to hear some stories about the interesting cases, sometime. I mean, if you don't mind. My boyfriend's a detective, so he's kinda gotten me interested in all that crime-solving stuff.

[ A bit of an exaggeration - Cisco had gotten interested in crime-solving stuff from shitty TV when he was growing up, but he feels like Odo would scoff at that more readily than him saying it's because of Eddie.

He's still struggling to hold back his laughter, but it only shows in the brightness of his eyes and the fact that he's smiling as he says: ]

If that happens, I'll be sure to let you know. But I wouldn't worry about it too much.