95 [video]
[He seemed more agitated than even his usual video-post nerves.]
I see that Captain Harkness has made his announcement. I will confirm that I am going with him for a while. I will be back, although I don't know how long I'll be gone. I've made arrangements for Madame Owens to take charge of the gardens. She'll probably be better at it than I would anyway. I was always only an interested novice.
[He took deep breath to slow down how fast he was trying to talk.]
I won't be sad, not unless you disappear while I'm gone. I don't mean this to be a good-bye. I have work here to do, and I don't mean to shirk it.
[Wardens only]
Someone please look after Mano. He's probably angry with me right now, and rightfully so. I am asking for him to be re-assigned simply because I don't have any idea how long I'll be gone. Be gentle with him. Most of the time he only wants to be treated like a person.
I don't know what else to say. Oh right. Norse god Loki, my former inmate, is going to look after my tribble. I trust him, but if you can check on them every once in a while, I'd appreciate it.
[private to Mano]
The time has come. I think it's today. Soon. I'm leaving with Captain Harkness. I couldn't tell you before, but it was a matter of my heart conflicting with my duty. It's one of my failings, some would think, that the heart triumphs.
I know you might still find it hard to forgive me. I understand.
[private to the Admiral]
Sir,
I am leaving with Captain Harkness, but not breaking my agreement with you. I will be back, if you'll be kind enough to allow me to return. I've seen others go and return.
Because I don't know how long I'll be gone, please find another suitable warden for Mano. He needs someone looking after him.
Thank you for this privilege. I am glad to be going for now, but when I return I'll be eager to take up my work again.
[locked to Armand's friends (you know who you are)]
I'm sorry about keeping quiet about this. I've known for some days, and a very small number of you knew I was going but not why. I felt that Jack's decision to leave was his to tell and did my best to preserve that right for him. I asked to go with him.
I'll miss you all, but a vacation with the man I love isn't a final departure.
I see that Captain Harkness has made his announcement. I will confirm that I am going with him for a while. I will be back, although I don't know how long I'll be gone. I've made arrangements for Madame Owens to take charge of the gardens. She'll probably be better at it than I would anyway. I was always only an interested novice.
[He took deep breath to slow down how fast he was trying to talk.]
I won't be sad, not unless you disappear while I'm gone. I don't mean this to be a good-bye. I have work here to do, and I don't mean to shirk it.
[Wardens only]
Someone please look after Mano. He's probably angry with me right now, and rightfully so. I am asking for him to be re-assigned simply because I don't have any idea how long I'll be gone. Be gentle with him. Most of the time he only wants to be treated like a person.
I don't know what else to say. Oh right. Norse god Loki, my former inmate, is going to look after my tribble. I trust him, but if you can check on them every once in a while, I'd appreciate it.
[private to Mano]
The time has come. I think it's today. Soon. I'm leaving with Captain Harkness. I couldn't tell you before, but it was a matter of my heart conflicting with my duty. It's one of my failings, some would think, that the heart triumphs.
I know you might still find it hard to forgive me. I understand.
[private to the Admiral]
Sir,
I am leaving with Captain Harkness, but not breaking my agreement with you. I will be back, if you'll be kind enough to allow me to return. I've seen others go and return.
Because I don't know how long I'll be gone, please find another suitable warden for Mano. He needs someone looking after him.
Thank you for this privilege. I am glad to be going for now, but when I return I'll be eager to take up my work again.
[locked to Armand's friends (you know who you are)]
I'm sorry about keeping quiet about this. I've known for some days, and a very small number of you knew I was going but not why. I felt that Jack's decision to leave was his to tell and did my best to preserve that right for him. I asked to go with him.
I'll miss you all, but a vacation with the man I love isn't a final departure.