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*The two will work to clean Darnell up as best they can with the blankets.*

Datashift: *comes by a bit later and unlocks the door, motioning at Darnell.* You're to come with me.

Darnell: I /really/ hope it's for a bath. *just saying, if nothing else - will readily get to his feet to follow*

Data: *seems relieved that Darnell just comes with him. He's actually just a little shorter than Darnell.* Master says you're to help with my work.

Darnell: *nods* Any chance of a bath first? I'm sure you don't want me getting grease all over whatever you're doing. Or /he/ doesn't want, I should say.

Data: *little smile* You'd only get dirty again, you'll see…

Darnell: Oh. *shrugs* Okay.

Data: ...I'm glad you're... able to join me like this. It's good for you…

Darnell: So I've heard. *proving his "obedience"...*

Data: *bites his lip a bit...* I... I'm Datashift. I... I'm sorry you're here.

Darnell: I'm Darnell. *shrugs* Maybe some good will come of this. *he's going to do his damnedest to make sure*

Data: I hope so... *he seems to mean that.*

Darnell: *nods* So...what are we up to, then?

Data: I clean the sanitation tanks…

Darnell: *grimaces* Probably should have figured as much.

Data: Sorry…

Darnell: *shakes his head* Don't apologize for something that's not your doing.

Data: I... I know, it’s just... I know you were taken from your home, family and friends, and... I’m sorry you’re here, that you have to go through this... I know the hell that slavery is, I... I wouldn’t wish it on anyone...