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scifi_rewatchAnother classic, “Farscape” funny episode. :D This one really lets the actors explore their craft and good grief, after all these years that the show’s been off the air, I’m so grateful that we got these amazingly talented people. Pulling off both drama and comedy (though not so much of the former in this one. :P)
The ScapeCast pointed out that the catalyst for today’s events (a half-powered defense screen plus fire from a new, alien vessel=body switch central) is a bit unbelievable. But for a science-ignorant person like me, I’ve always been able to look past the technobabble and just take a leap of faith. (That’s what scifi’s about, right? Not to say that they should throw out logical world building and character motivations, like they did last week with “Dream a Little Dream.” :P) Besides, referencing the Zelbinian defense screen is a continuity ftw, so yaaaay.
Minor show note: because of Virginia Hey’s reaction to her makeup, the showrunners chose her to be the emissary to the Halosians, so she wouldn’t have to film as much. This might be the longest term development for the show this ep, with the most broad-reaching ramifications. But from a storytelling aspect it works, too, for peace-loving Zhaan to try and convince the alien race of Moya’s peaceful intentions. It’s too bad we didn’t get to see her play any of the rest of the cast, though. :P
Episode summary is here, courtesy of the John and Aeryn Fansite.
I have a soft spot for Ben Browder’s Rygel performance, though I do think he played it a little over the top. (Pretty much nothing can beat the “peeing” instructional scene, though. :P) I think Claudia Black as John is the best performance. During the “boob shake” scene and defensive aftermath, there was no doubt in my mind that this was a human, male character, lol.
I’ll just go down the list and give props to everyone; Ben for his haughty, domineering Rygel and exacerbated Aeryn, Claudia for “guys guy” John and cranky Ryg (honestly, I think that “Rygel” brought up a good point when Zhaan refused to listen to John in his body,) Gigi as weakening mentor Pilot (this is more a prop to the writers, but I love how “Pilot” described his bond with Moya) and frustrated, macho D’argo, and Anthony as tough chick Chi (he had her voice inflections and body movements down FLAT,) and brief foray into disoriented Pilot. I also have to give my props to Jonathan Hardy and Lani Tupu for changing their voice inflections so well when Rygel and Pilot were different characters. Again, an incredible set of actors firing on all fronts!
For all of the hilarious scenes (who can pick just one? Chiana-in-D’argo attempting to seduce Rygel-in-John, Rygel-in-John so cocksure with the Halosian alien, Aeryn-in-Rygel threatening her own body after “the boob incident,” and Aeryn-in-John’s sarcastic “it’ll be just fine,” the DRD polaroids, etc. etc.) I have to say one of my favorites is a very quick, and VERY minor moment between John-in-Aeryn and Chiana-in-D’argo when they first see each other again in Pilot’s den. He’s just asking if she’s ok, in his usual, big brother way. <3 It’s a flash of a moment, but I really appreciate the showrunners for keeping up with these character quirks.
A quick foray over to the Halosian plot since the ScapeCast also stopped there…they brought up a good point that this culture stands in contrast to Moya’s. The Halosians have such a strict code of command that Yoz won’t consider killing Tak and taking over command until he fails, twice, to destroy Moya. Meanwhile on Moya, anarchy rules. :P At the same time they care deeply about each other—a rarity, it seems, for different species, according to Yoz—whereas Halosians are only loyal to their own.
Zhaan is on fire for her limited screen time this episode, and I give her character props for thinking quickly on her feet; first telling the truth about Moya’s condition and then manipulating Yoz in an attempt to save our crew. And that hand-tearing incident to pull herself free from her bonds…sheesh! No one should counter this Delvian’s fierce dedication to her family!
Finally, some broader show building notes. We learn through this episode that, although it appears differently at first, Crais is not using Talyn for military purposes. :O Is it possible that the crew misjudged him (and will Moya ever see her baby boy again???) There’s also not a lot of foreshadowing in this episode, but we’re also nooot quite finished with the body switch thing. :P Still, when it turns up again, it’ll be a much different animal.
Favorite Crichtonism: It's the Three-FREAKING-Stooges! I'm hitting myself!
Favorite Quotes:
*shortly before the Halosians set the plot in motion*
John: Have we sent the "Don't shoot us, we're pathetic" transmission yet?
*Aeryn’s reaction to being in Rygel’s body*
Aeryn-as-Rygel: Look at me! I have no arms! Look at this!
*Rygel starts to freak out and John must take control of his own body*
Rygel-as-John: Crazy. That's it- I'm insane. I'm dreaming. Yes that's it. I'm asleep, and I'm dreaming. I'll wake up in my royal bed chamber surrounded by my concubines and everything will be fine!
John-as-Aeryn: Rygel listen to me.
Rygel-as-John: I'm not listening to you. You're a figment! You're a haunt in my imagination! *John-in-Aeryn knocks his own head against the table* OOOF!! That was real.
*freaky lines*
Zhaan: By the Goddess! We mean you no harm! Let me take you aboard Moya - prove to you that we have no weapons!
Tak: You return to your ship - when it is corpse.
*Pilot attempts to guide D’argo*
Pilot-as-Chiana: D'Argo - close your eyes. Now, listen. Listen through all the sounds in your head. Beyond them - there's a high-pitched sound. Very faint. I sometimes see it as a sort of color - a dark red.
D’argo-as-Pilot:: Yes -I think I see it.
Pilot-as-Chiana: Good. Now - push all the other noises to the side. Concentrate on the red one. That's Moya's life-support functions. Keep that in your brain at all times. Moya's other tasks will hang off that sound - like it's a rope.
D’argo-as-Pilot:: I'll try.
*Zhaan’s a bit bewildered by “Pilot’s” sudden attitude :P*
D’argo-as-Pilot:: Zhaan! Tell the nomuck he's clear to come over. But remind him we're in no mood for yotz! One trick, one transgression - and I kill him!
Zhaan: Pilot! What has happened to you?
*”The peeing scene” :P*
Rygel-as-John: Ooooh, my....
Aeryn-as-Rygel: What's the matter?
Rygel-as-John: I feel, um - nothing. (I just feel, um...
John-as-Aeryn: What? Is my body okay Rygel?
Rygel-as-John: Yes. It's fine - just think I have to, um- *whispers rest*
John-as-Aeryn: Now?
Rygel-as-John: Yes! Now. Right now. Yes.
Chiana-as-D’argo:: You can't go now! You have to hold it!
Rygel-as-John: I don't know how to hold it Chiana! I don't know this body!
John-as-Aeryn: Then go! Just-just go!
Rygel-as-John: What? Here?
John-as-Aeryn: Over there! Now! Go!
Rygel-as-John: Right. There! Now.
John-as-Aeryn: D'Argo, is this guy here yet?
D’argo-as-Pilot:: He should be there any microt.
Rygel-as-John: Uh - Crichton?
John-as-Aeryn: What?
Rygel-as-John: Ah - can you show me how to do this?
John-as-Aeryn: Oh - my - God. Unzip.
Rygel-as-John: Mm *unzips pants* Right!
John-as-Aeryn: Pull it out. Point it like a gun - - and shoot.
Rygel-as-John: Aimed the right way?
John-as-Aeryn: *not actually looking* Yes, that's fine.
*Chiana and Rygel continue to be hilarious, no matter who plays them*
Tak: *as Chiana-in-D’argo comes to search him* Not necessary - I am unarmed.
Chiana-as-D’argo:: Face the wall and spread your feathers big guy!
Tak: Where is Crichton? Told he - show me - Moya.
Rygel-as-John: *finishing his business* By the Hynerian GODS! THAT IS GOOD! - Yes! Then I'll just, uh, put this thing away and - - D-OW! YOTZ!
John-as-Aeryn: *winces, clenching teeth* Put it away and be careful Sparky.
*sensitive moment about walking a mile in another’s shoes between Pilot and D’argo*
Pilot-as-Chiana: I never thought I'd be separated from Moya again. It's as though all my senses have... have vanished. I can't see, or hear, or feel like I did.
D’argo-as-Pilot:: I'm beginning to understand. The glimpses I get of what you experience Pilot, they make my own life feel insignificant.
Pilot-as-Chiana: That's not true D'Argo.
D’argo-as-Pilot:: It is. I have memories of my son, of a wife - but you have seen the galaxies and the birth of stars.
Pilot-as-Chiana: But - I have no... no memories of love. Of friendship. None. You have the remarkable memories D'Argo.
*Zhaan finds out the truth about Crais*
Crais: I am Captain Crais. We travel in peace and we wish you safe passage. *Talyn responds to Halosian targeting* Halos-1! My ships' defense mechanisms have been activated - we sense your weapons have charged! Stand down! I repeat - we travel in peace! *they are hit* Talyn! Prime guns for retaliation! Fire now!
Zhaan: You fired first.
Yoz: Talyn just - defended self.
Zhaan: So Crais was honorable. He's not using Talyn for battle!
Yoz: He could - destroy us - but chose not.
*Rygel starts to feel more comfortable in his usual negotiating mode*
Rygel-as-John: Aeryn, I think I'm making some progress with this idiot, so - why don't you leave us alone and I'll show him the ship meself?
Aeryn-as-Rygel: What are you up to Rygel?
Rygel-as-John: Nothing. And my own body shouldn't be suspicious of me, so - rack off!
*Aeryn and Chiana confront John after “the boob incident”*
John-as-Aeryn: Oh come on man! I'm- They're here! They're right here! They've been here for a couple of arns and I just had to -
Aeryn-as-Rygel: You are - mentally damaged.
John-as-Aeryn: No - I'm a guy! A guy? Guys dream about this sort of thing!
Aeryn-as-Rygel: I'll tell you one thing Crichton, if I find you've been dreaming anything else to my body, I'll break your legs. Even if they are mine.
John-as-Aeryn: What are you guys doing here anyway?
Chiana-as-D’argo:: I've just re-patched the defense screen in Command. I need you to have a look at it. Unless you need some more - private time?
John-as-Aeryn: Oh, shut up Chiana! God knows what you've been doing in that body.
*Rygel’s response to Tak’s seemingly harmless vomit spew*
Rygel-as-John: Nono. That's all right. We do that sort of thing all the time here on Moya. I just peed in the maintenance bay.
*Zhaan changes tactics with Yoz in an attempt to save Moya et al*
Yoz: Am fascinated - by your Code. Those on Moya -not your race - yet you worry.
Zhaan: Of course.
Yoz: We worry - about nothing - except ourselves.
Zhaan: If that is true Yoz, if you are just concerned with your own evolve - I can help you. Tak failed when he - when he fired at Moya and he failed to destroy her, right?
Yoz: Yes.
Zhaan: If the Lord fails, can you replace him? Does your Code allow this?
Yoz: Yes.
Zhaan: Then you should replace him.
Yoz: Me?
Zhaan: Why not? Wouldn't you evolve quicker if you did?
Yoz: Yes - if I - prove he fail.
Zhaan: I will be your proof. I will tell anyone you want that he failed and you had to take over from him. Just - just let Moya go!
Yoz: No! Tak not fail! If he - not destroy Moya now - we talk again.
*Chiana seduces Rygel in different bodies :P*
Rygel-as-John: I want my body back.
Chiana-as-D’argo:: Now why would you want to do that? This body's much better.
Rygel-as-John: You think?
Chiana-as-D’argo:: I know. On Moya you don't have much competition, but, uh - this is as good as it gets Sluggy.
Rygel-as-John: But this body is so - white. And it only lasts another 40 pathetic cycles. Mine will last for- *Chiana-in-D’argo gets a bit frisky* OH-ho-ho-ho! What are you doing Chiana?
Chiana-as-D’argo:: I want someone to go with me. It gets lonely out there.
Rygel-as-John: Normally you have to rub my eyebrows to make me feel like this.
Chiana-as-D’argo:: I'll rub you anywhere you like in the transport pod.
*Nice callback to Rygel’s larger motivations*
Rygel-as-John: I need my BODY! NOT THIS BODY! Only a Royal Hynerian can reclaim my throne. And the hope of executing the cousin who betrayed me is the only reason I live.
*Obviously, Rygel hasn’t been watching “Farscape” :P*
Rygel-as-John: He threw up. Disgusting creature.
John-as-Aeryn: Show us!
Rygel-as-John: What?
John-as-Aeryn: Show me the pavement pizza.
Rygel-as-John: You want to see vomit Crichton? Nobody wants to see vomit!
*new body switch!*
John-as-Rygel: Look, except for me being stuck in this disgusting, smelly, ugly-
Rygel-as-Aeryn: My body's royal, not smelly!
*D’argo attempts to train Chiana on being Pilot*
Chiana-as-Pilot:: I can't get through to the Halosians! Can't do anything!
D’argo-as-Chiana:: Do not panic! Think of the rope. Try to-
Chiana-as-Pilot:: Frell the rope! I can't do this D'Argo!
*usual odds in a “Farscape” plan :P*
D’argo-as-Chiana:: Are you sure about this John?
John-as-Rygel: Nope.
D’argo-as-Chiana:: Another blast could kill us.
John-as-Rygel: Yup.
*Zhaan underscores some trust issues among the crew*
Zhaan: What's the matter?
John-as-Rygel: It would take too long to explain. Look Zhaan - we need you to do us a favor. We need you to shoot us again. Can you do that?
Zhaan: What is this madness?
John-as-Rygel: It's not madness-
Zhaan: Rygel why do you have a picture of Crichton on your chest? Let me speak to him.
John-as-Rygel: But I'm- *signals to his own body* Crichton.
Aeryn-as-John: She wants me?
John-as-Rygel: Yeah. Zhaan wants to hear it from you. She won't listen to Rygel.
Rygel-as-Aeryn: I told you. You all say I'm paranoid, but it's true! No one ever frelling listens to me.
John-as-Rygel: Can it furball.
Rygel-as-Aeryn: Great! Now I'm getting yotz from my own body!
Zhaan: By the Goddess! What is this madness that has overtaken all of you?
Aeryn-as-John: We'll explain later! Just shoot us Zhaan. Full power. And don't worry, we'll have the screen up.
Zhaan: Are you sure about this Crichton?
Rygel-as-Aeryn: Shoot the damn gun, you blue-assed bitch! I'm sick of all this!
Aeryn-as-John: YES - I'm sure Zhaan! Just shoot us - full power. Trust me. *thinly sarcastic, with human thumbs up* Everything will be all right.
Zhaan: If you say so John.
*after the final body switch, as John and Aeryn tumble on the floor*
Rygel: Oh yes. I'm back, too. Thanks for asking. Back to being me. Back to being ignored.
*Pilot and Zhaan discuss the Talyn situation*
Pilot: How large has Talyn grown?
Zhaan: He's not as big as Moya yet Pilot, but - he's fierce. When he decided to attack, he easily destroyed the Halosian ship.
Pilot: Can we take heart that Crais didn't initiate the attack? Perhaps he won't use Talyn as a weapon.
Zhaan: Perhaps. Perhaps he'll surprise us all.
Pilot: I'm glad you're back Zhaan. But I must go. I must share with Moya all the experiences I've had when separated from her. She wants to know everything.
*D’argo and Chiana are filled with the innuendo :P*
D'argo: But um - I, uh, I did wanna say to you that I-I really... really enjoyed being inside your body. NO! Oh! Oh - um - what I meant by that is - uh -
Chiana: I know what you mean.
D'argo: I-I really like your body.
*So are John and Aeryn*
Aeryn: I certainly know what you were doing when you were in my shoes Crichton.
John: Give me a break.
Aeryn: It's okay. It's okay, you know? You were in my shoes, I was in your pants...
John: "Scuse me? *left unfinished :P*
___
The ScapeCast pointed out that the catalyst for today’s events (a half-powered defense screen plus fire from a new, alien vessel=body switch central) is a bit unbelievable. But for a science-ignorant person like me, I’ve always been able to look past the technobabble and just take a leap of faith. (That’s what scifi’s about, right? Not to say that they should throw out logical world building and character motivations, like they did last week with “Dream a Little Dream.” :P) Besides, referencing the Zelbinian defense screen is a continuity ftw, so yaaaay.
Minor show note: because of Virginia Hey’s reaction to her makeup, the showrunners chose her to be the emissary to the Halosians, so she wouldn’t have to film as much. This might be the longest term development for the show this ep, with the most broad-reaching ramifications. But from a storytelling aspect it works, too, for peace-loving Zhaan to try and convince the alien race of Moya’s peaceful intentions. It’s too bad we didn’t get to see her play any of the rest of the cast, though. :P
Episode summary is here, courtesy of the John and Aeryn Fansite.
I have a soft spot for Ben Browder’s Rygel performance, though I do think he played it a little over the top. (Pretty much nothing can beat the “peeing” instructional scene, though. :P) I think Claudia Black as John is the best performance. During the “boob shake” scene and defensive aftermath, there was no doubt in my mind that this was a human, male character, lol.
I’ll just go down the list and give props to everyone; Ben for his haughty, domineering Rygel and exacerbated Aeryn, Claudia for “guys guy” John and cranky Ryg (honestly, I think that “Rygel” brought up a good point when Zhaan refused to listen to John in his body,) Gigi as weakening mentor Pilot (this is more a prop to the writers, but I love how “Pilot” described his bond with Moya) and frustrated, macho D’argo, and Anthony as tough chick Chi (he had her voice inflections and body movements down FLAT,) and brief foray into disoriented Pilot. I also have to give my props to Jonathan Hardy and Lani Tupu for changing their voice inflections so well when Rygel and Pilot were different characters. Again, an incredible set of actors firing on all fronts!
For all of the hilarious scenes (who can pick just one? Chiana-in-D’argo attempting to seduce Rygel-in-John, Rygel-in-John so cocksure with the Halosian alien, Aeryn-in-Rygel threatening her own body after “the boob incident,” and Aeryn-in-John’s sarcastic “it’ll be just fine,” the DRD polaroids, etc. etc.) I have to say one of my favorites is a very quick, and VERY minor moment between John-in-Aeryn and Chiana-in-D’argo when they first see each other again in Pilot’s den. He’s just asking if she’s ok, in his usual, big brother way. <3 It’s a flash of a moment, but I really appreciate the showrunners for keeping up with these character quirks.
A quick foray over to the Halosian plot since the ScapeCast also stopped there…they brought up a good point that this culture stands in contrast to Moya’s. The Halosians have such a strict code of command that Yoz won’t consider killing Tak and taking over command until he fails, twice, to destroy Moya. Meanwhile on Moya, anarchy rules. :P At the same time they care deeply about each other—a rarity, it seems, for different species, according to Yoz—whereas Halosians are only loyal to their own.
Zhaan is on fire for her limited screen time this episode, and I give her character props for thinking quickly on her feet; first telling the truth about Moya’s condition and then manipulating Yoz in an attempt to save our crew. And that hand-tearing incident to pull herself free from her bonds…sheesh! No one should counter this Delvian’s fierce dedication to her family!
Finally, some broader show building notes. We learn through this episode that, although it appears differently at first, Crais is not using Talyn for military purposes. :O Is it possible that the crew misjudged him (and will Moya ever see her baby boy again???) There’s also not a lot of foreshadowing in this episode, but we’re also nooot quite finished with the body switch thing. :P Still, when it turns up again, it’ll be a much different animal.
Favorite Crichtonism: It's the Three-FREAKING-Stooges! I'm hitting myself!
Favorite Quotes:
*shortly before the Halosians set the plot in motion*
John: Have we sent the "Don't shoot us, we're pathetic" transmission yet?
*Aeryn’s reaction to being in Rygel’s body*
Aeryn-as-Rygel: Look at me! I have no arms! Look at this!
*Rygel starts to freak out and John must take control of his own body*
Rygel-as-John: Crazy. That's it- I'm insane. I'm dreaming. Yes that's it. I'm asleep, and I'm dreaming. I'll wake up in my royal bed chamber surrounded by my concubines and everything will be fine!
John-as-Aeryn: Rygel listen to me.
Rygel-as-John: I'm not listening to you. You're a figment! You're a haunt in my imagination! *John-in-Aeryn knocks his own head against the table* OOOF!! That was real.
*freaky lines*
Zhaan: By the Goddess! We mean you no harm! Let me take you aboard Moya - prove to you that we have no weapons!
Tak: You return to your ship - when it is corpse.
*Pilot attempts to guide D’argo*
Pilot-as-Chiana: D'Argo - close your eyes. Now, listen. Listen through all the sounds in your head. Beyond them - there's a high-pitched sound. Very faint. I sometimes see it as a sort of color - a dark red.
D’argo-as-Pilot:: Yes -I think I see it.
Pilot-as-Chiana: Good. Now - push all the other noises to the side. Concentrate on the red one. That's Moya's life-support functions. Keep that in your brain at all times. Moya's other tasks will hang off that sound - like it's a rope.
D’argo-as-Pilot:: I'll try.
*Zhaan’s a bit bewildered by “Pilot’s” sudden attitude :P*
D’argo-as-Pilot:: Zhaan! Tell the nomuck he's clear to come over. But remind him we're in no mood for yotz! One trick, one transgression - and I kill him!
Zhaan: Pilot! What has happened to you?
*”The peeing scene” :P*
Rygel-as-John: Ooooh, my....
Aeryn-as-Rygel: What's the matter?
Rygel-as-John: I feel, um - nothing. (I just feel, um...
John-as-Aeryn: What? Is my body okay Rygel?
Rygel-as-John: Yes. It's fine - just think I have to, um- *whispers rest*
John-as-Aeryn: Now?
Rygel-as-John: Yes! Now. Right now. Yes.
Chiana-as-D’argo:: You can't go now! You have to hold it!
Rygel-as-John: I don't know how to hold it Chiana! I don't know this body!
John-as-Aeryn: Then go! Just-just go!
Rygel-as-John: What? Here?
John-as-Aeryn: Over there! Now! Go!
Rygel-as-John: Right. There! Now.
John-as-Aeryn: D'Argo, is this guy here yet?
D’argo-as-Pilot:: He should be there any microt.
Rygel-as-John: Uh - Crichton?
John-as-Aeryn: What?
Rygel-as-John: Ah - can you show me how to do this?
John-as-Aeryn: Oh - my - God. Unzip.
Rygel-as-John: Mm *unzips pants* Right!
John-as-Aeryn: Pull it out. Point it like a gun - - and shoot.
Rygel-as-John: Aimed the right way?
John-as-Aeryn: *not actually looking* Yes, that's fine.
*Chiana and Rygel continue to be hilarious, no matter who plays them*
Tak: *as Chiana-in-D’argo comes to search him* Not necessary - I am unarmed.
Chiana-as-D’argo:: Face the wall and spread your feathers big guy!
Tak: Where is Crichton? Told he - show me - Moya.
Rygel-as-John: *finishing his business* By the Hynerian GODS! THAT IS GOOD! - Yes! Then I'll just, uh, put this thing away and - - D-OW! YOTZ!
John-as-Aeryn: *winces, clenching teeth* Put it away and be careful Sparky.
*sensitive moment about walking a mile in another’s shoes between Pilot and D’argo*
Pilot-as-Chiana: I never thought I'd be separated from Moya again. It's as though all my senses have... have vanished. I can't see, or hear, or feel like I did.
D’argo-as-Pilot:: I'm beginning to understand. The glimpses I get of what you experience Pilot, they make my own life feel insignificant.
Pilot-as-Chiana: That's not true D'Argo.
D’argo-as-Pilot:: It is. I have memories of my son, of a wife - but you have seen the galaxies and the birth of stars.
Pilot-as-Chiana: But - I have no... no memories of love. Of friendship. None. You have the remarkable memories D'Argo.
*Zhaan finds out the truth about Crais*
Crais: I am Captain Crais. We travel in peace and we wish you safe passage. *Talyn responds to Halosian targeting* Halos-1! My ships' defense mechanisms have been activated - we sense your weapons have charged! Stand down! I repeat - we travel in peace! *they are hit* Talyn! Prime guns for retaliation! Fire now!
Zhaan: You fired first.
Yoz: Talyn just - defended self.
Zhaan: So Crais was honorable. He's not using Talyn for battle!
Yoz: He could - destroy us - but chose not.
*Rygel starts to feel more comfortable in his usual negotiating mode*
Rygel-as-John: Aeryn, I think I'm making some progress with this idiot, so - why don't you leave us alone and I'll show him the ship meself?
Aeryn-as-Rygel: What are you up to Rygel?
Rygel-as-John: Nothing. And my own body shouldn't be suspicious of me, so - rack off!
*Aeryn and Chiana confront John after “the boob incident”*
John-as-Aeryn: Oh come on man! I'm- They're here! They're right here! They've been here for a couple of arns and I just had to -
Aeryn-as-Rygel: You are - mentally damaged.
John-as-Aeryn: No - I'm a guy! A guy? Guys dream about this sort of thing!
Aeryn-as-Rygel: I'll tell you one thing Crichton, if I find you've been dreaming anything else to my body, I'll break your legs. Even if they are mine.
John-as-Aeryn: What are you guys doing here anyway?
Chiana-as-D’argo:: I've just re-patched the defense screen in Command. I need you to have a look at it. Unless you need some more - private time?
John-as-Aeryn: Oh, shut up Chiana! God knows what you've been doing in that body.
*Rygel’s response to Tak’s seemingly harmless vomit spew*
Rygel-as-John: Nono. That's all right. We do that sort of thing all the time here on Moya. I just peed in the maintenance bay.
*Zhaan changes tactics with Yoz in an attempt to save Moya et al*
Yoz: Am fascinated - by your Code. Those on Moya -not your race - yet you worry.
Zhaan: Of course.
Yoz: We worry - about nothing - except ourselves.
Zhaan: If that is true Yoz, if you are just concerned with your own evolve - I can help you. Tak failed when he - when he fired at Moya and he failed to destroy her, right?
Yoz: Yes.
Zhaan: If the Lord fails, can you replace him? Does your Code allow this?
Yoz: Yes.
Zhaan: Then you should replace him.
Yoz: Me?
Zhaan: Why not? Wouldn't you evolve quicker if you did?
Yoz: Yes - if I - prove he fail.
Zhaan: I will be your proof. I will tell anyone you want that he failed and you had to take over from him. Just - just let Moya go!
Yoz: No! Tak not fail! If he - not destroy Moya now - we talk again.
*Chiana seduces Rygel in different bodies :P*
Rygel-as-John: I want my body back.
Chiana-as-D’argo:: Now why would you want to do that? This body's much better.
Rygel-as-John: You think?
Chiana-as-D’argo:: I know. On Moya you don't have much competition, but, uh - this is as good as it gets Sluggy.
Rygel-as-John: But this body is so - white. And it only lasts another 40 pathetic cycles. Mine will last for- *Chiana-in-D’argo gets a bit frisky* OH-ho-ho-ho! What are you doing Chiana?
Chiana-as-D’argo:: I want someone to go with me. It gets lonely out there.
Rygel-as-John: Normally you have to rub my eyebrows to make me feel like this.
Chiana-as-D’argo:: I'll rub you anywhere you like in the transport pod.
*Nice callback to Rygel’s larger motivations*
Rygel-as-John: I need my BODY! NOT THIS BODY! Only a Royal Hynerian can reclaim my throne. And the hope of executing the cousin who betrayed me is the only reason I live.
*Obviously, Rygel hasn’t been watching “Farscape” :P*
Rygel-as-John: He threw up. Disgusting creature.
John-as-Aeryn: Show us!
Rygel-as-John: What?
John-as-Aeryn: Show me the pavement pizza.
Rygel-as-John: You want to see vomit Crichton? Nobody wants to see vomit!
*new body switch!*
John-as-Rygel: Look, except for me being stuck in this disgusting, smelly, ugly-
Rygel-as-Aeryn: My body's royal, not smelly!
*D’argo attempts to train Chiana on being Pilot*
Chiana-as-Pilot:: I can't get through to the Halosians! Can't do anything!
D’argo-as-Chiana:: Do not panic! Think of the rope. Try to-
Chiana-as-Pilot:: Frell the rope! I can't do this D'Argo!
*usual odds in a “Farscape” plan :P*
D’argo-as-Chiana:: Are you sure about this John?
John-as-Rygel: Nope.
D’argo-as-Chiana:: Another blast could kill us.
John-as-Rygel: Yup.
*Zhaan underscores some trust issues among the crew*
Zhaan: What's the matter?
John-as-Rygel: It would take too long to explain. Look Zhaan - we need you to do us a favor. We need you to shoot us again. Can you do that?
Zhaan: What is this madness?
John-as-Rygel: It's not madness-
Zhaan: Rygel why do you have a picture of Crichton on your chest? Let me speak to him.
John-as-Rygel: But I'm- *signals to his own body* Crichton.
Aeryn-as-John: She wants me?
John-as-Rygel: Yeah. Zhaan wants to hear it from you. She won't listen to Rygel.
Rygel-as-Aeryn: I told you. You all say I'm paranoid, but it's true! No one ever frelling listens to me.
John-as-Rygel: Can it furball.
Rygel-as-Aeryn: Great! Now I'm getting yotz from my own body!
Zhaan: By the Goddess! What is this madness that has overtaken all of you?
Aeryn-as-John: We'll explain later! Just shoot us Zhaan. Full power. And don't worry, we'll have the screen up.
Zhaan: Are you sure about this Crichton?
Rygel-as-Aeryn: Shoot the damn gun, you blue-assed bitch! I'm sick of all this!
Aeryn-as-John: YES - I'm sure Zhaan! Just shoot us - full power. Trust me. *thinly sarcastic, with human thumbs up* Everything will be all right.
Zhaan: If you say so John.
*after the final body switch, as John and Aeryn tumble on the floor*
Rygel: Oh yes. I'm back, too. Thanks for asking. Back to being me. Back to being ignored.
*Pilot and Zhaan discuss the Talyn situation*
Pilot: How large has Talyn grown?
Zhaan: He's not as big as Moya yet Pilot, but - he's fierce. When he decided to attack, he easily destroyed the Halosian ship.
Pilot: Can we take heart that Crais didn't initiate the attack? Perhaps he won't use Talyn as a weapon.
Zhaan: Perhaps. Perhaps he'll surprise us all.
Pilot: I'm glad you're back Zhaan. But I must go. I must share with Moya all the experiences I've had when separated from her. She wants to know everything.
*D’argo and Chiana are filled with the innuendo :P*
D'argo: But um - I, uh, I did wanna say to you that I-I really... really enjoyed being inside your body. NO! Oh! Oh - um - what I meant by that is - uh -
Chiana: I know what you mean.
D'argo: I-I really like your body.
*So are John and Aeryn*
Aeryn: I certainly know what you were doing when you were in my shoes Crichton.
John: Give me a break.
Aeryn: It's okay. It's okay, you know? You were in my shoes, I was in your pants...
John: "Scuse me? *left unfinished :P*
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