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

[shamanism]

[He feels a little cold, hearing about such... mental slavery. The way she talks about herself isn't that great either. One thing at a time.]

I wonder if there are citizens who do not follow this method. A high-ranking official might not have known of them, but they could exist beneath the world's notice.

[His eyes go back to the screen.]

They are concerned about bloodlines?

[whatsupcroc]

I bet there are, exactly because it's too perfect for everyone to follow along just like that, and why else do you march the military through the streets? If you've got perfect control, would you need a show of force to remind people who's in charge?

[ To his last question, she shrugs. ]

Must be. They want to eliminate genetic defects at the very least. It's not a terrible idea! I wonder what else they're doing, you know? That bothers me more.