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[shamanism]

[audio --> video]

Attention, [intones the deep, rough, and rich voice of a newcomer.] I was told that I could contact other-- [the barest pause] -- transports with this device. This is a test signal. If you are able to hear me, please respond.

Or perhaps there is another way—?

[Without any warning, the video feed switches on, showing a green blur at first. At last it evens out, centering on a wrinkled green face possessing two startlingly blue eyes... strangely gentle, despite his otherwise beastly appearance. His hair is black and braided in front, and some of it leaks out of his beige hood. His expression is grave, concerned with recent events and things yet to come.]

I appreciate any information you can give me regarding the nature of missions and the history of this center. If I am to fight for my freedom, so be it, but I will not fight blindly.

[Another pause.] Thank you for your help. [He fiddles with the netbook for a second, then the transmission ends.]

Comments

[shamanism]

[He'd take that as a joke if he wasn't looking so embarrassed by it.]

I am Warchief no longer.

[totallytrustworthy]

[Leader she was expecting. Warchief? Not so much. But he seems down, so she brushes off that subject as best as she can.]

Oh well, yeah...can't imagine it was all that great to begin with. I mean, seriously, who wants a full time gig, anyway?

[shamanism]

[Awww, Chloe. So considerate. He's just trying really hard not to get involved and get angry at things he can't control. He's usually really good at it, being a shaman and all, but without his support system he's feeling a bit out of his elements. /shot for pun]

Is that strange to you? [Yes, he's implying he actually wanted that full time job. He found a lot of purpose in it-- purpose which he later found elsewhere.]

[totallytrustworthy]

Of what, being a politician? No, thank you. Too much pressure and not enough payoff.

[shamanism]

Hmm. Do your politicians know how to fight?

[Azeroth is all about balance of power. The faction leaders who can't defend themselves with traditional means use machines or otherwise.]