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

[uncalled_for]

And do you do this to everyone you speak with?

[inafadingcrown]

[She sounds mildly affronted.] I do not. There are some things I cannot help but notice, but I do not delve deeply without either permission or reason. I know well that a gift such as mine is not to be taken lightly.

[uncalled_for]

[Oops. Okay, so maybe that was a step too far...] I apologize, but most with such a gift wouldn't waste a single moment using it on anyone they could.

[inafadingcrown]

And they would come to regret it, either for what they would learn or what they would become.

[uncalled_for]

And you would know this because?

[inafadingcrown]

I have seen what great power may do to those who wield it, even with the best of intentions. I am well aware of the line I walk daily.

[uncalled_for]

[Longest silence ever? Yep. Welp, fizzlesticks. She'll sigh.]

I can understand. I apologize again for accusing you.

[It sounds as though she begins to say something else but stops herself and instead disconnects from there.]

[inafadingcrown]

[She's about to say something, to reassure Fiona that she took no true offense, when there's that disconnect.

Welp. That sure is strange.]