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[medusalith]

[ The video feed turns onto Medusa in her new apartment - expression serious before she begins to speak. ]

Greetings Exsilium. For those of you who do not know me, I am Queen Medusalith Amaquelin-Boltagon, and from this point forward I will be acting as a direct liaison between the Initiative and Transports. While previously discussed, my appointment now is in part due to the actions of those individuals who procured the space ship and the request for more transparency and warning of upcoming events from the Initiative.

My job, as it stands, is to make sure everyone is informed about upcoming missions and other news with ample time to prepare, rather than the hurried explanations that we are all familiar with at this point. Which is what brings me here before you now.

[ She straightens even further, hair spreading out to cover the rest of the screen that isn't taken up by her body. ]

Recently the Initiative has been working on technology to return those who are unwilling or unable to fight back to the universe of our origin. But it is new and unrefined, and the possible consequences include permanent relocation to a world not your own.

Which is why the Initiative requires a volunteer to return to his or her own universe. The portal will be unstable - it may not open to the correct universe or remain open for long. They also seek a small number of people to go as a security team to protect both the individual who's world you have hopefully traveled to and a number of Initiative members sent to examine the situation.

Again, I must stress that there is no accounting for the dangers one might face, and the consequences it may have for you, your universe, or the team that the Initiative will send with. Do not volunteer if you are hesitant or unprepared to deal with said consequences; however, if you have questions, I will do my utmost to answer them.

Furthermore, if there are any among you who wish to aid me as a liaison, please inform me at your earliest convenience.

Thank you.

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Comments

[crystalia]

_{( What. )}

[crystalia]

_{( Here's Crystal, coming in from some other room in the apartment. She's half listening to what Medusa's saying in person, and half tracking it on the comm. That sentence made sense in my head. )}

What?

video;

[diplomatique]

I volunteer.

[ here's a tiny little speck of a kid, frowning gravely. he is respectful and deliberate as he sits. ]

I do, however, have a number of questions I would like to address. Should I speak to you or an Initiative member?

permavideo

[medusalith]

Myself, if you are certain.

[ He's certainly not someone she would have expected, but she doesn't argue with his decision. ]

voice;

[5055034455]

Congrats on the new job. You're welcome, by the way.

[PLEASE DON'T KILL HIM.]

What sort of aid are you looking for?

permavideo;

[medusalith]

It was a happy coincidence - I have been in contact with them trying to arrange a similar agreement for a month or two.

[ A dismissive wave of her hair. ]

Someone to make announcements if I am unavailable, help to manage the requests of other Transports, and the like.

[ video ]

[hostage]

Is there, um... gonna be a way to control what time you go back to? Like, assuming you get to the right world and all. Like, theoretically.

permavideo

[medusalith]

Theoretically, yes. However that level of precision would require further testing and confirmation that reaching the right world is indeed possible.

Voice;

[biwinning]

One, two many namesth. Pick one. Two, if you're acting ath a liaison between transportsth and Initiative, then your title is liaison, not Queen. Three, who the hell voted for you?

permavideo

[medusalith]

Medusalith will suffice, and while I may no longer be in my universe my title does not change. [ There's an unimpressed look at the last question. ] This is anarchy, not a democracy. I cannot be faulted for the lack of political action taken by those here.

[ She just took advantage of it. ]

[Video]

[trustycrowbar]

[The reply is through video, but Gordon... just sort of stares for a second and a half.]

And just how long have they been working on that portal back?

[He'd been telling everyone there was no such thing because as far as he knew there WASN'T.]

permavideo

[medusalith]

Several months, but discretion was used in who worked on and developed the technology. There was no wish to give false hope for a project that could not deliver.

voice; private

[justthedriver]

[ Very, very simply: ]

If we go back to past, will memories be changed?

video, private

[medusalith]

They do not know. But there is a high likelihood that your own will remain the same - much like how changing the past here goes unrecognized by those around us, but not the Transports themselves.

voice;

[commentboxtroll]

[ In part due to the actions of those individuals who procured the space ship, huh? ]

So what do you know, they're actually sticking with the the deal after all...

Well, good luck. Try not to get too many grey hairs from your new job, yours might be killer.

permavideo

[medusalith]

This is nothing compared to the task of ruling an empire.

[ Thanks Caesar. ]

[keep_smiling]

I'll volunteer! It's not like I can get permanently hurt if something goes wrong, and if you send me back and need someone else in my place, maybe Nile would come! You'd be rid of the UE in no time with a fighter like him on your side.

Plus, if it works, you'd be happy, right? And so would lots of other people.

[medusalith]

Whatever the result will be, I suspect many people will be pleased with this development as a sign that the Initiative is working to address their concerns.

video;

[dawningsun]

[He smirks.]

That certainly sounds interesting enough.

permavideo;

[medusalith]

Certainly. Shall I take it that you are volunteering?

[have_hat_will_travel]

... I can take that risk. Long odds are kind of a thing for me, to be honest... And it could mean I could get a lot of useful gear.

[medusalith]

Whether you will be able to bring anything back with you remains to be seen - if you will be coming back at all.

[video]

[galactically]

[On one hand, the risks are in plain sight: not being able to leave in a world she doesn't belong and... whichever malfunctions she may have to deal with. On the other hand--]

"Nothing ventured, nothing gained" as they say. If there's a way back home, I'll take that chance.

permavideo

[medusalith]

Indeed. Your name, then, as they will contact you should they choose you.

video

[alwaysruns]

[Kara looks less than impressed about this new liason but she's still going to pipe up.]

Yeah sure, I'll volunteer.

[Take a chance to go home and warn everyone about Earth? Frak yeah.]

So does this mean you'll be answering questions for the frakkers who dragged us here in the first place?

permavideo

[medusalith]

My job is to relay information between the two groups of people, yes.

[ She imagines 'frak' is close to 'flark' and really, language. ]

video

[fintastic]

Well that's basically the same thing I was already doing! So I don't mind helping you out too.

[ She pauses for a moment to realize that's a little vague. ]

On the last part, not on the going back. I'd like to stay here.

permavideo

[medusalith]

'Basically the same thing' - would you mind extrapolating?

[ She's not about to say no to the help, however skeptical she might be. ]

[ text ]

[reassures]

If it's possible, I'd like to go to a world that isn't my own. A specific one.

If that isn't possible, then I would like to be part of the security team.

permavideo on her end

[medusalith]

It may be a possibility in the future, but currently they wish to test out the ability to return you to your own universe.

[draconic_historian]

I volunteer. I have some unfinished business back at home, and will gladly help the Initiative or a chance to deal with that.

[medusalith]

Of course - although I must stress the uncertain nature of returning to your own world.

permatext;

[bikininspector]

[To get to go home - it sounds too good to be true. Questioning her could end up biting in the ass too, but he's gotta try.]

If the experiment is deemed a success, you mean to replace unwilling and untrained personal with actual volunteers?

permavideo on her end

[medusalith]

The selection process will remain the same, however in the ideal scenario the Initiative would send those who do not wish to stay back to their own world.

voice

[gevurah]

[ This reply comes a couple of hours after Medusa's announcement. Bette just arrived and this is risking so much, but Kate's not here to sit on the sidelines and watch everyone else do the work. She's a goddamn soldier and what good is she if she's not doing her duty. ]

I volunteer, if they require more of us.

permavideo;

[medusalith]

It is not a matter of requiring but of finding those willing to brave the vast amount of unknown consequences.

[vaudevil]

I would like to offer my services though I am interested in finding a technology that could aid in my own research as well, if at all possible.

[He knows if he's chosen that he'll have a lot of explaining to do with his roommates so the option to go is on his mind. He keeps his tone quiet.]

I believe working together in this endeavor is mutually beneficial.

[medusalith]

If it is technology you seek from the Initiative, have you considered requesting a job in research and development?

[ But her hair twists about her face as she nods. ]

Your name?

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[thephix]

Your majesty.

[There's a slight nod, as if in lieu of a bow.]

I'd be interested in aiding you as a liaison, if you're still looking for people.

[This is pretty much the opposite of what she wants to do, but ingratiating herself to royalty seems like a smart idea, as does having access to information from the Initiative.]

permavideo permaprivate

[medusalith]

[ OH THAT WINS HER POINTS ALREADY. ]

I see no reason why you could not be hired for part-time work to cover those things that Saul and I cannot.

video;

[gained_a_level]

Who appointed you as our liaison?

[ This angel doesn't know who you are, and given his general distrust of the Initiative, he doesn't understand why he'd want an assigned liaison to speak between the two factions.

So have the squintiest of squints. ]

permavideo;

[medusalith]

The Initiative, although I approached them first regarding the possibility months ago.

[ It's not her fault there's not a political system to stop her from doing so in the first place. ]

[video]

[taijiya]

So you're the one who's going to be answering all of the questions from now on? [Pause.] How do we know that you're telling the truth, or telling all of it? I don't recall anyone mentioning appointing a spokesperson.

[Sango is trying, in vain, to find reasons to dissuade herself from taking this stupid and likely not worth it risk.]

permavideo

[medusalith]

It is an effort by the Initiative to meet the demands of transparency and forewarning by the Transport population. [ A beat, her hair twisting around her face. ] I was brought here against my will, as were all of you. What would I have to gain by withholding information from people I have far more in common with than the Initiative?

[gingerscoops]

[This is all very exciting news, but with the host of volunteers that have already stepped forward he'd planned to simply file it away and keep an eye on it until-- Tintin on the video feed has schooled his expression into something very serious. He's sitting quite straight in a chair and keeps making small attempts to flatten his hair.]

If you need any more help with your liaison work, I'd be happy to volunteer my time your majesty.

[medusalith]

There may be need for aids yet, Tintin.

[ And she certainly wouldn't mind someone like him working for her on this. ]

[permavideo]

[talenteddog]

[Well. He hadn't known what to expect with these 'missions' but this isn't it at all. Color him amused.

She'll have to excuse his lack of etiquette. He's never really had any to speak of, and Kenren was a bad influence.]

Sounds like you're planning on this being a one-way trip. Or at least expecting it may well be.

Wouldn't it seem a bit crazy for anyone to volunteer?

[medusalith]

The only thing that can be expected is that nothing can truly be expected. The Initiative understands that many will not be willing to risk the dangers; yet it is their how that even with full disclosure of the dangers faced, some will still come forth.

[ And if they're a bit crazy, well. They'll take them anyway. ]

[nobleminded]

[This person wasn't a real queen, right? Because really, any proper leader wouldn't be suggesting something this crazy!]

What sort of a request is that?! You would willing risk the homes of people who aren't even involved in this?!

[medusalith]

It is not my decision to make. [ Clearing that up at the front. Medusa has made/will make bad judgement calls, but this isn't one of them. ] The only worlds accessible are those of individuals who have already been pulled into this one.