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

[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.

[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.]

[ganking]

[ sorry, sister, where he comes from anything other than human is unnatural. and dangerous, usually. or maybe he's just a little jaded and twisted from years of hunting supernatural creatures. ]

I understand it just fine. S'what kept me alive for all these years, thanks. [ okay, so you might be hot but now he's getting a little irked. ]

[inafadingcrown]

[Good; she was going for irritating.] Oh, fear, is it? That I can more readily understand.

[ganking]

What, no. I don't fear it. Normal people fear it. [ huffhuffhuff. ]

[inafadingcrown]

Then you do not consider yourself normal either? [Careful, Dean. You are making yourself interesting.]

[ganking]

Oh, darlin', I'm anything but normal. [ he wishes he was though, really does. still, his voice is almost prideful. and challenging -- fight him on this, come on. ]

[inafadingcrown]

[Nope. She knows better than to assume based on appearances. Instead, she's hung up on something else.] I am not your darling.

[ganking]

[ oh hey, this? this he can deal with. ] Which is a shame, y'know.

[inafadingcrown]

[Well, this is a shift. It...actually gets a little chuckle for pure ridiculousness.] I am both wed and thousands of years your elder.

[ganking]

Trust me, that's an age difference I've dealt with before. [ best. smile. ] And hey, the hubby ain't around, right? [ sorry, galadriel, he's thinking with exactly one body part right now. ]

[inafadingcrown]

You insult me, sir.

[ganking]

[ uh-oh. ]

Oh, come on. S'just thinkin' that it would be a lot more fun than arguin' 'bout elves, or whatever. [ but he can go right back to that, if you want. ]

[inafadingcrown]

I have no wish to discuss either matter further.

[There's a heavy sigh and the sound of the tablet disconnecting. Congratulations, Dean. You got Galadriel to hang up on you.]

[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.

[ganking]

Humans can be just as nutty, but we ain't born with chemicals in us that make us do horrible things. [ hufffhuff, why aren't you on his side, takegami? l: ]

[onemoredeath]

[ He may not have gone into any fancy school and got a degree, but he has read up a lot about his particular mentality, so have a little psychology babble here. ]

There are a percentage of people - normal humans - born lacking a particular chemical balance that the rest of humanity has. This lack makes those humans less inclined to view the rest of humanity as being people and thus makes it highly likely that they will not see any qualms to kill a person over a slight offense or a whim.

On the other end, you have humans born with an overly balanced chemical mixture, which makes them far, far more sensitive towards the rest of humans to the point that they can make connections and pick up on subtleties that other humans miss. Some may call themselves psychic while others find themselves drawn towards police or humanitarian work.

Hormones are a chemical. The very act of breathing is a chemical process. Even eating. A human's body is made out of the same things as a cow's or a dog's or a fish, only designed for a certain niche.

Dismissing another person's identity over such trivial things as to being of a different makeup than yours is rather ridiculous. Especially when I know about your attachments. [ He knows what your boyfriend isn't, roomie. ]

[ganking]

[ so dean really does try to listen, he does. but when takegami goes on and on about things he just...doesn't understand (look, this guy dropped out of high school and all he knows is hunting) he drops off the wagon pretty fast. ]

...Dude, I didn't sign up for a, what, science lesson, okay? Monsters are monsters, humans are human -- no odd chemicals, or powers, or whatever.

[ dean looks...almost angry at the last part-- surprised, too, because how does he know? and just don't you talk about attachments, they'll have a problem real soon otherwise. ]

I'd shut up right about now if I were you.

[onemoredeath]

Each universe has it's own laws. Each person here does not come from your world or your ideals. Forcing your view on someone who was born different or to a culture we never have seen does not make them a monster.

If you wish to see a real monster, look into a mirror.

[ He sees. He watches. He just knows. ]

The same can go towards you. Do not judge and do not be judged.

[ganking]

[ ugh. he's heard all of this crap too many times before. ] Look, I just want to know what I'm dealing with in this place. Not my fault if they-- you can't deal with my opinions.

[onemoredeath]

You are dealing with people. That is all you're dealing with. Until they bite off your face and piss on your bones, you can deal with them as people.

[ Oh, he is not scared of anything. He is ready to bite off his own fingers for a point in his home, so nothing can make him think the pretty elf is scary. ]

[ganking]

Whatever. [ he'll be a super grown up and hang up now!!!! ]

[onemoredeath]

[ That's okay, Takegami is going to finish with refilling those bottles and setting them exactly the way they were and then he is going to go and laugh to himself. In all honesty, he's more dangerous than the elf lady atm. ]