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

[thornwishes]

[Mr. I Got My Facial Nerves Fried over here sadly can't do that :/ So yeah just all the looks.]

Is this man still in your custody? And will he remain so? [These are important questions.]

[oxfordian]

[ charles should check his facial expression privileges :c ]

He is not—he is in the custody of the Initiative as of this moment.

[thornwishes]

[He totally should man :/]

Of course. [And why not? He'd have done similar in their position.] If the process of removing the drug had gone quicker then you could have learned more, couldn't you?

[oxfordian]

I suppose that is an option, though it's unconfirmed. I would not wish to take extraordinarily immoral steps without knowing that with absolute certainty.

[thornwishes]

Immoral? [What is morality when dealing with the enemy?] It is immoral to deal with your foe in such a way?

[oxfordian]

Ah, yes.

—where I come from.

[ GOTTA BE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HERE...... ]

[thornwishes]

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

[oxfordian]

As I have never tried the opposite, I don't imagine I've much of a comparison to work upon.

[thornwishes]

[So not impressed bro.] I imagine you won't last long here if they change their ways because of this breech. You may wish to consider the alternative.

[oxfordian]

Only time will tell, won't it?