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[umadrobin]

[ There's a new face in Exsilium today. Or at least, a new mask. A black mask with a prominent white skull, with a red X in the center with its right leg extending over an eye, seems to be juggling a black and red knife in one hand. ]

Y'know...

[ The obviously young man begins. ]

First, I wasn't happy about being brought here in the middle of ripping off the mayor's reelection campaign funds. But this?

[ He says, flinging the knife into a nearby wall. It lands perfectly, with obviously practiced precision into a small slit in the wall where this same knife had been thrown before... only to disappear in a flash of smoke and reappear back into the same hand he threw it with. ]

This I can get used to. Especially if I'm gonna get paid to do the same shit I've always been doing. Gotta ask, though.

[ The masked face gets way up into the camera, leaning into it. ]

Don't tell me these little freedom-fighters brought me, but not the Titans.

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Audio;

[musclebeast]

I am unaware of who these 'Titans' are, but the Initiative has been known to bring people from many universes and sometimes, many from a same universe, like in my case. The only issue is that people can be brought some different points in their timelines.

Audio;

[umadrobin]

[ A scoff. ]

If they picked me over the Titans, they fucked up. As many times as I've kicked their asses in a fight, I'll be the first to admit they'd be better at Occupy Exsilium than I'd be.

Audio;

[musclebeast]

I never said that, you cannot be sure how we we chosen, be it by an extensive and thorough investigation of our persons, or be it random.

Either way, we are merely tools, that much is for sure. You would do well to remember that.

Video; Because it HAD to happen

[sweettalker]

[ Titans =/= good news where Piper is from, so there's an uneasy look in her eye as she responds. ]

Tell me you're talking about some kind of superheroes, and not the Titans, from ancient Greek times.

[ video ]

[umadrobin]

No, I'm a Gundam pilot, can't you tell?

[ A scoff. ]

If I look like Herculese to you, you're on something good.

Video;

[sweettalker]

[ Oh. This is going to be FUN she can already tell. Just a dry look for your trouble. ]

Not really looking to make friends, are we? If whoever you're talking about is here then you should know soon.

Video;

[noitsnotspraytan]

I cannot speak on behalf of the others, I am present, however.

Video;

[umadrobin]

[ Grinning. ]

So it's just you and me, then?

Video;

[noitsnotspraytan]

Do not allow yourself to form the ideas. I will not allow you to cause the problems for the people of this world.

voice

[birdhousesoul]

And you're telling us outright that you've been 'ripping off' campaign funds. Why is this?

[Why, yes, the quotation marks are pretty much audible!]

voice

[umadrobin]

If you knew anything about American politics, you'd understand.

permavoice

[birdhousesoul]

[The accent with which Anders speaks is vaguely British, warranting the response, yes. However, it's not what he meant, and there's a decided cast of humor to his voice when he responds:]

Is familiarity with American politics really necessary to understand that telling a bunch of perfect strangers about your history of embezzlement may not be the best idea?

[video]

[notthatjason]

I'd rather they didn't bring any Titans if it's all the same. I've gotten used to not having to fight off monsters every---

[And then he realizes that this masked guy is probably talking about a different group]

Actually, never mind. I have a feeling we are talking about two different groups here.

[video]

[umadrobin]

I can think of many, many names for them, but "monsters" isn't one of them.

One of 'em is here, anyway.

[video]

[notthatjason]

Ah.

Definitely a different group then.

video

[flightlessbird]

Oh. That looks very useful. Does it happen every time?

video

[umadrobin]

Yep. But I still can't get it to go make me a sandwich.

[flightlessbird]

Maybe if you keep trying, you will learn how to use it for sandwiches.

[peachhat]

What is it with you people hiding yourself? Some hide behind only sending voice or text, and you hide behind this silly mask. You should face your fears, not hide cowardly.

[The one talking in the video post was a woman sitting on a floating rock, having a rather bored expression on her face.]

Haven't seen any titans around. Whatever a titan is. Some giant? I'd want to fight one if they are around!

[umadrobin]

Hide myself? I just think it looks cool.

[ Blatant deflection, but it gets the point across. ]

I have.

[peachhat]

Cool? I think the word you're looking for is gaudy. Or meager, maybe. Risible would also work.

[It did, but Tenshi was still happy to continue on that angle.]

And if you saw a titan, how big were they?

permatext

[boughtabookstore]

Titans meaning?

[umadrobin]

Guess.

voice;

[morsecodes]

By Titans, you don't mean like 'crazy god parents that were literally thrown into the pits of Hades,' do you? Because if you are, that would be really bad.

voice;

[umadrobin]

Nope. By Titans, I mean kids in costumes.