text; "I thought this was supposed to be a REWARD"

[peridork]

Can someone please explain to me why the captains are so obsessed with assigning certain maintenance duties for certain parts of the ship to those of us who don't even use them?

I've long since been informed of what goes on in a bathroom, and as such I refuse to go anywhere near one!

[ Peridot just received her rank reward, and she's really not amused by what the note that came along with it is implying. ]

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[peridork]

[ Oh. Oh Jasper. No. Peridot doesn't want to have to explain this to you. ]

Has anyone explained to you what the function of a "toilet" is, yet?

[stompadour]

A what?

[peridork]

[ Sigh. ]

I refuse to explain. Go grab a dictionary from the library and look it up.

[stompadour]

[A prolonged pause as Jasper stomps off to investigate this.]

[Then, eventually:]

What. That's disgusting. Why in the stars would they assign this to you instead of someone who's accustomed to dealing with this revolting thing?

[peridork]

BECAUSE THEY'RE INSANE.

[peridork]

No. Sorry.

[peridork]

To clarify: I'm not entirely certain that I've been assigned so much as it's been heavily suggested that I take the responsibility on myself.

[stompadour]

That shouldn't be your job. You're a Peridot. You should refuse.

[peridork]

I am refusing, it's just the sentiment of the whole thing that's bothering me. Last month I got weapons, this month I get cleaning supplies? Inexcusable!

[ Peridot you didn't get a weapon you got a set of cutlery. ]

[stompadour]

Maybe it's supposed to be some kind of joke.

[peridork]

What.

[stompadour]

Maybe this is what they think is funny.

[peridork]

Why would they make a joke about something this important?

[ She is so offended by the very idea. ]

[stompadour]

Humans aren't very intelligent, Peridot, you must have noticed that by now.

[peridork]

Some of them aren't quite so bad, but yes. I've noticed.

[ Not ALL humans. ]

[stompadour]

I've yet to meet any that've impressed me.

[peridork]

Really? Not even the one that threw you and made you have to regenerate?

[stompadour]

[WOW, PERIDOT.]

It doesn't take intellect to throw someone.

[peridork]

Oh.

I didn't realize we were still limiting the parameters to intellect, since that's not really a trait I strongly associate you with.

It's worth noting, though, that Banner is surprisingly intelligent. You know... for a human.

[stompadour]

[WOW, PERIDOT.]

Intelligence is exactly what we were talking about. Don't be obtuse.

Which one is that? The one you're roomed with?

[peridork]

Affirmative.