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]

I'm Collette! It's really great meeting you, Feferi.

[fintastic]

Yeah, same! So are you one of those computer wizard type people too?

[whatsupcroc]

Not a computer whiz, but I know my way around some of the older ones! I'm bummed we don't have the internet here. It was super convenient for looking up information! I'm more of an extreme sports enthusiast and an adaptable person altogether. What about you? What are you most into?

[fintastic]

Fish! And lately, Earth culture, history, and politics. Once we're done here, I hope to make a new home on a different Earth!

[ She fully realizes the absurdity of that entirely statement, but there you have it. ]

[whatsupcroc]

Ooh, do you think we'll be able to?

[fintastic]

I don't know, but I hope so!

[whatsupcroc]

... Me too.

It'd be a different kind of adventure if we could.

[fintastic]

I think once I'm done here, I am done with adventure for a while!

[whatsupcroc]

I could stand for a little peace and quiet... maybe the chance to finally pick up skiing, too!

[fintastic]

Skiing! That's something I'd like to see!

[whatsupcroc]

Mr. Bond said he'd go sometime! We should go with him, for sure.

... Somehow or another.

[fintastic]

We'll find a way! There's always a way!