oo5 ⊗ video ⊗ fifth move ⟹ backdated to oct 5th.

[oxfordian]

[ charles is visibly distressed when he appears on the screen, this time. he's in what seems to be some underground facility, and there are other faces behind him—notably collette, emma, galadriel, raven, and others. his eyes remain closed for a second and you can hear him take a deep breath. then: ]

We have... borrowed a gentleman by the name of Richard Lawson...—from the United Earth. He is a cabinet member of the President's. Yes, the President of the United Earth. [ charles clears his throat, steels himself. ]

We've learnt a great many things about the United Earth from his head, and we feel it best to share that information with all of you, here on the Network.

[ charles states the next words with a heavy voice. ]

The President of the United Earth is not human. "He" is—artificial. Artificial Intelligence, or what you would call an A.I.. The United Earth... has never seen his face, as far as we have deduced.

We will try to answer questions about what we have learnt to the very best of our ability, but do be patient. Ah—[ he closes his eyes again, considering. then he nods as though he's made the right decision and he knows it. ]

That is all.

( note: wow i knew i forgot something like a winner. THIS TAKES PLACE DURING/AFTER these linked shenanigans: [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] )

Comments

[whatsupcroc]

That's a yes, then. I'm sorry, but I'm going to go now.

Mortal Kombat themes may be required.

[uncalled_for]

[There's a frustrated huff, because she doesn't see why it's needed to be explained. Her tone is short and sour.] Elves not being people.

[ganking]

[ oh yeaaah. freaky. ]

Seriously, you? So you did the whole mind-voodoo thing, too? [ hot, mind-reading lady elves. this is exactly what his life has been missing. ]

let me just go turn that on right now...

[ganking]

[ oh that. l: ]

What about it? Do I gotta spell it out for you?

[ganking]

Hey, I need a name here.

[whatsupcroc]

[ Shrug of her shoulders and SHE WAVES BUH-BYE Dean

Dean just listen in on other conversations

Dean aren't you a hunter this isn't hard you can do it bro!!! ]

Good planning.

[uncalled_for]

[Scoff...] Be my guest, I'm sure any elf here would love to hear more of your opinions.

[inafadingcrown]

I would not have described it in such terms, but yes. Is it so surprising?

[raisedbybirds]

[She tilts her head, as if she has all her options in front of that visor of hers and she's mulling them over.]

I don't think there's a reliable way to track down back-ups or copies... A wireless network should be relatively easy to detect, dependent on how close we are and how powerful our equipment is.

If they have one, I'm willing to bet it's protected, too.

[ganking]

[ huffing. ]

Great, 'cause that was just the tip of the iceberg, darlin'.

[ganking]

Yeah, see, people can't do that kinda stuff. And they don't sport the freaky-and-pointy ears.

[whatsupcroc]

This is making me wish I was a whole lot better with computers than I really am.

[ Internal groan. MARCO, WHY DID YOU LEAVE? ]

[uncalled_for]

[Bitter laugh] Really? Do continue then. What elves in your world aren't people?

[inafadingcrown]

What, then, makes a person to your eyes? Must we all be human to satisfy your terms?

For my part, I would not deny personhood to elf, man, or dwarf.

[Pause] And you have displeased me enough as it is. I will thank you not to insult my appearance as well.

[raisedbybirds]

...

[It's a bit of an awkward pause. She recognizes everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and words of comfort definitely are a weakness for Samus.]

What are you good at?

[ganking]

Any and all. [ they're elves, not human, so not people. ]

[ganking]

Good for you, no, really. [ l: ] I don't know, but you ain't human, so... Just ain't natural.

Oh, don't worry, you're pretty damn well off, you know- [ he gestures to her face. ] - and everywhere else, too.

[bloodyantivan]

...What a delightfully human thing to say.

What am I, then, if not a person? I mean, besides ridiculously handsome.

[uncalled_for]

[See elves not being HUMAN is a legitimate argument.]

Do we not breathe as you do? Do we not have hearts? Where exactly do you draw the line for us not to be people?

[inafadingcrown]

[She just...doesn't get it.]

Perhaps you do not understand the term "natural." As I know it, it refers to that which is unaltered from its nature. As am I and as are all my people.

[And that comment just gets a little scoff with her condescension.]

Can't help this one nope /threadjacks

[thornwishes]

Humanity may not have the ears, but we do posses the psychic abilities. [Have one grumbling faced older man, Dean.]

[onemoredeath]

And how natural do you really think humans are? [ He has to chime in. Sorry rommie, Takegami is considered a monster and he is a plain as plain can be human. ]

Most people have more chemicals in them than a lab's waste bucket.

[thornwishes]

[Grumble, mumble, all of this is done in his head of course.] They never are when such things are done, though if taken willingly then other methods in the future will need to be used.

[thornwishes]

[Oh how nice of you Charles.] Tell me, how often do you find yourself in far more dire straights with such methods?

[kingdom_of_song]

I dinnae think how they could gain trust from people they stole from their own lives to come and fight a war they dinnae have any stake in, other than getting themselves smeared all over the place.

If they were more involved with what we're here for instead of giving us weapons and telling us to be on our merry ways, oh by the bloody way, the entire Earth wants us dead cover yer heads, I might be able to give 'em the time of day. Maybe. Fighting a cause isnae a bad thing, but when yer made to do it, people get a bit tetchy. Honesty isnae gonna matter much after that.

Unless, of course, I'm not privvy to such things. I'm nae very close to the military people here.