Chrisjen Avasarala quotes from The Expanse

Avasarala

The only way this can be stopped is out here, away from the politicians

Avasarala

Yes, I'm aware of the irony...

Avasarala

My fellow citizens. Our fate as a nation has been sorely tested. But the arrest of the traitor, Errinwright, and the resignation of Secretary-General, Sorrento-Gillis, whom we thank for his service, has given us the opportunity to choose a new future. Many fought for us to get here. Many died. We have lost people we loved, and have suffered. We would be justified to seek vengeance. But instead, we will choose peace We must choose peace. For we have arrived at the dawn of a new era, and are witness to an event unlike anything else in the history of our species. But peace is a fragile thing. So I'm asking you to join me and join hands with our brothers and sisters throughout the system Earth, Mars, and the Belt And dedicate ourselves to being one people with a shared purpose. And as we have always done in the past, we will face the unknown together.

You know what I love most about Mars? They still dream. We gave up. They're an entire culture dedicated to a common goal, working together as one to turn a lifeless rock into a garden. We had a garden and we paved it.

Chrisjen Avasarala

They couldn't do any of that without the knowledge of centuries from Earth. Earth must come first.

I have no choice about that now. My diplomatic credentials have been revoked. I've been banned from Mars for life. Apparently I'm an alarmist who caused the MCRN to expose classified stealth technology hubs. Craig called the realtor about selling our house this morning.

Chrisjen Avasarala

We may have stopped a war. For a while, anyway. If you like, we can drink it now.

I was looking forward to drinking our wine, watching the sunset over the Mariner Valley. Do you remember You were very young, a couple of us played cards at your house?

Chrisjen Avasarala

I remember I didn't like to be excluded.

Well, you always lurked on the side, quiet, obedient but watching. Finally one night, you demanded to play, and, well, we'd had a few and You were I don't know... [holds up hand] However old that is. We let you in. You didn't take any hands, but you clearly understood the fundamentals. When the deal came to you, you called your game.

Chrisjen Avasarala

Tennessee Three Finger Hold 'Em.

Your father took it very seriously. He asked you how to play. You said, "We each get five cards." You dealt them out, then you pointed to the far end of the yard and you said, - now - "Whoever gets to the tree first, wins." You dropped your cards and were halfway there before anyone else realized what was happening. I've never seen your father more proud. See, here's the thing. I was terrified for you, I didn't know why. And now I do. You will do anything to win. Just like your father. That's what got him killed. I won't play with you, ever again.

Cotyar

Where is our martian tank? [seeing Avasarala holding a gun] So you're in charge of defense?

Avasarala

Damn right!

Cotyar

Well, suits you. Errinwright gave the order to kill you, he wants confirmation which he won't get from that guy [looking at a dead officer] - so what's Errinwright's next move?

Avasarala

He's got people on that escort ship. We have to assume they'll be back...

Cotyar

So we take control of this boat, haul ass to a safe port where we can broadcast out for help...

Avasarala

...unless you have a better bad idea...

Cotyar

[pondering] No - alright, I'm ready, let's do this! [tries to stand up]

Avasarala

Wait, let me help you!

Cotyar

Uaargh

Avasarala

Hold on, what?

Cotyar

[letting him fall onto the couch in pain] Maybe I'll just ... uggh ... for a minute...

Avasarala

Shit [opens fire on the door]

Cotyar

Whoah whoah whoah

Bobbie

[Appearing in the door with her armour, not phased by the shots] Well done madam - this is Theo, he's gonna help us out...

I've got it! [Giving the box to Avasarala]

Avasarala

You've done your planet a great service!

Cotyar

She says that to everyone - let's go!

Bobbie

Sit still, you're gonna need it!

Avasarala

[feeling the "Juice"] Ooh, ooh, get me off this ship!

Bobbie

Hitch your tits and pucker up, it's time to peel the paint! [accelerating the Razorback away from the exploding ship]

Bobbie

How are you feeling back there?

Avasarala

Like you were standing on my chest - I'm fine...

Bobbie

Tunnel vision?

Avasarala

Yes - I feel like I'm in a goddamn tunnel, look around you...

Bobbie

Sharp headache?

Avasarala

Why?

Bobbie

I'm trying to gauge if you're having a stroke

Avasarala

What could you do if I were?

Bobbie

Keep clenching your thighs

Avasarala

If you're hitting on me, I'm flattered, but I have neither the inclination nor... what does clenching do?

Bobbie

It keeps your blood moving around rather than pooling up in the back of your legs. Do you like to whistle?

Avasarala

Don't try to distract me like I were a child...

Bobbie

It forces you to breathe! Do anything, just don't pass out!

Avasarala

What happened?

Bobbie

I'm not sure...

Bobbie

What the hell?

Avasarala

That's not how those things usually work...

Avasarala

Whatever happened to the man who risked certain death to stop Eros?

Holden

He stopped fighting battles he knew he couldn't win!

Avasarala

This isn't just about the war, we need to contain the protomolecule, make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands! [Holden begins to laugh] You think that's funny?

Holden

Not at all, it's just that I've heard before.

Avasarala

From whom?

Holden

Everyone, including me.

Avasarala

I met your mother, Elise. When everyone else said you were a terrorist I went to find out for myself. Lovely woman. She thought I was full of shit, too, at first. She's well, happy for you, happy you're free. She told me when you were a boy, you wanted to be a knight.

Holden

That's because I was a boy.

Avasarala

It's no accident that you're in the midst of all this chaos.

Holden

I'm nobody's saviour!

Avasarala

This is ridiculous! I just want to talk to everyone!

Amos

If you want to walk around this ship, you have to wear the boots - house rules.

Avasarala

What? [turning to Bobbie] Do they think I'm just going to float away?

Bobbie

Don't look at me, this is not my ship...

Amos

[Grabbing Avasaralas hands] OK, lean your foot back to engage it.

Avasarala

Lean back, with my weight on my heel?

Amos

Yes. [Avasarala engaging the boots] There you go. Now you just walk around like you're in pumps.

Avasarala

How do you know what it's like to walk in pumps?

Amos

[Dry] I didn't always work in space...

Ensign Sinopoli

[taken aback] You're Chrisjen Avasarala

Avasarala

Yes

Ensign Sinopoli

The U.N. Deputy Undersecretary

Avasarala

This is going to be very tedious if you remain this dim

Ensign Sinopoli

I don't understand, what the hell kind of ship is this?!?

Avasarala

Right, the tedious version then...

Ensign Sinopoli

OK, so you want me to go back and tell my CO to hail a UNN Admiral in the middle of a war...

Avasarala

Yes, exactly! [pauses] Or, Holden here can space the three of you for being such intolerable idiots - honestly, I can go either way...

Holden

I'd rather do the first one. So far all you've done is wound Alex's pride, which is nothing we can't forgive if you're going to help us...

Ensign Sinopoli

[pondering] So what is this thing that you want me to show them?

Avasarala

Bobbie, don't be an idiot! These won't bring back your dead marines!

Bobbie

Ma'am, for the first time in your life, please just shut the fuck up!