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Adam Jensen ([personal profile] neveraskedforthis) wrote in [community profile] exsilium2012-11-10 08:12 pm

06 △ VIDEO

[ Video--coming from Adam's tablet for once, and not his retinal enhancements. it shows him, obviously in his messy apartment, and obviously... different from what one might be used to. he's neither properly dressed nor his usual stoic, composed, monotone self.

but most notably, the lenses of his shades--which are mounted to his head--are retracted. his eyes are visibly artificial. here's the usual gravely voice: ]


...And they keep dragging more and more people here. Or is that the machine malfunctioning again? Can't be sure anymore.

Anyway, hello. My name's Adam Jensen and I'm -- [ insert vague, dismissive gesture here--his hand, too, is artificial and looks like it's made out of black metal. ] ... who the fuck even cares. I'm the local oversized can opener. Hi.

[ if it wasn't obvious before that he's drunk, it's sure as hell now. ]

Given the uh, premise under which you all arrived here as well as the popularity of thought-provoking surveys lately, let's talk about a topic each of you surely can contribute to with a story or two. Since I couldn't help but notice that we're quite a miserable bunch of misfits. Exceptions prove the rule by the way.

[ pause, during which he reaches off screen... for his smoke. ]

So, broken dreams. There's a pretty catchy song on them by Green Day which I can only recommend. But before you scurry off to find it, why don't we share with the class why we're all so damn bitter, and not only since we ended up in this shithole. Though I guess the shithole made it worse, in some cases. I don't know. Getting it off your chest might have a soothing effect, or something.

[ another pause, and he seems pensive for a moment. he might be able to offer alternative treatment methods for your troubles which may involve punching ahem. ]

Here, I'll start. I was planning to get married not too long ago, start a family. I had the perfect girl, a decent job I liked and paid well, and then--then science happened.

[ a dry, humorless chuckle. ]

Gotta love science. Your turn.
shelkethetransparent: (Working)

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[personal profile] shelkethetransparent 2012-11-11 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
It is...complicated. Governments before that were decentralized. They were able to take over the towns were once Midgar through commercial means, the mayor became a puppet, the towns became a city.

Once they were the government there, they just...invaded the other places. No one could stand against mako-driven technology and SOLDIER.

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[personal profile] fourscience 2012-11-11 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. A doctor. And I also document information on alien species. It is a project of mine.
shelkethetransparent: (What's that?)

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[personal profile] shelkethetransparent 2012-11-11 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose not.

I'm still learning about the rest of this world.

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[personal profile] ex_bandai157 2012-11-11 03:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ ("You should be grateful that I've raised you to be what you are today."

"It's thanks to me that you can live your comfortable life."

"If you must hold a grudge, blame your parents."

"I did nothing wrong.") ]


It's something of a mystery.

[ NO FUCKING ANSWERS TO THE BITTER END. ]
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[personal profile] onemoredeath 2012-11-11 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
Did I even suggest that?
trustycrowbar: (Looking back)

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[personal profile] trustycrowbar 2012-11-11 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
The machine's working fine. What the hell're you doing, Adam?
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[personal profile] tipsygnostalgia 2012-11-11 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
It was. Like, me and my friend were the only humans left since this alien sea witch killed everybody, and then the earth was literally getting destroyed by this red shit in the sky. Soooooo shitty. This palce is kinda cool!

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[personal profile] ex_symbioses706 2012-11-11 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
I am serious!

[ for all of her indignant reprimanding, she sighs. ]

I don't think something like that would work here...and even if it did, it wouldn't be because of the song of someone like me, I don't think. But it doesn't make sense why they brought me here anyway.
foolish_seal: (Changing Songs)

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[personal profile] foolish_seal 2012-11-11 07:25 am (UTC)(link)
...I'm not even sure I'm allowed to complain about this. I should be dead now, all things considered.
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[personal profile] raisedbybirds 2012-11-11 08:29 am (UTC)(link)
[Adam... She deliberates for a while between chastising him and not even dignifying him with a response. He's drunk and bitter and miserable and why should she even be so concerned?

Apparently she is enough to eventually reply in voice; clear and without the helmet. She won't give him any facial expressions to work with, though she knows she'll be better heard like this.]


How many drinks have you had?

[Dry and mirthless.]
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[personal profile] raisedbybirds 2012-11-11 10:06 am (UTC)(link)
A number, Jensen.

I should know how much more you might owe me if you exceed your body's limit.
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[personal profile] whatsupcroc 2012-11-11 10:11 am (UTC)(link)
Adam,

I'm sending you a hug certificate and an extra water certificate, because it sounds like you could use one and the other is going to be good if you're even half as drunk as you sound.

Life throws us some wicked curve-balls, but what we make of it is our choice, and where we go with it is also our choice, and I think you were making better choices than you might think right now. I'm sorry about your fiancee and your job.

Also, I think your eyes are really pretty. Science and all.

Warm thoughts,
Collette


( Included are two attached images: hand written notes, one reading "Coupon redeemable for one (1) hug from Collette at any point and time," and "Coupon redeemable for as much water as I can stand before and after the headaches hit at any point and time."

How to directly handle drunks, she might know in person. Over the network, she's... very unsure. )
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[personal profile] raisedbybirds 2012-11-11 10:14 am (UTC)(link)
It means you shouldn't over do-it, that's all.

[Or she might have to come over there and kick his door down or something. She won't begrudge him for drinking, but she would for his less-than-impressive public display of it.]

Unless science happened in your stomach, too.
foolish_seal: (Concerned)

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[personal profile] foolish_seal 2012-11-11 10:44 am (UTC)(link)
Long story, and would be considered crazy anywhere else.

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