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[5055034455]

[The feed clicks on to reveal the following: Saul Goodman, seated oh-so-casually atop a salvaged wooden desk in an office that looks a lot like every other office in the Hold. His hands are folded in front of him, he's bent slightly forward in an invitational sort of posture, and he's smiling. The only thing weird about this picture is the fact that he's seated abnormally off-center, almost like there should be someone next to him.

But there isn't.]

Good evening, Exsilium. I'm Saul Goodman, and this —

[He looks to his side.

Frowns.]

Excuse me.

[Saul disappears from view, mumbling something along the lines of "this is why we shouldn't have done it live," then begins speaking to whoever it is that's hiding off-camera. The conversation, though hushed, is almost fully audible: it's Medusa he's speaking with, and she does not sound happy.]

We discussed this! You're supposed to be there with me! It's important that they see you. You're the director.

We discussed announcing the existence of this office to the population, not staging a performance.

[ There's a very distinct sound that, if anyone knows anything about Medusa, can probably be attributed to the movement of a very large amount of hair. ]

If you are incapable of approaching this professionally, Mister Goodman, then perhaps I should do the entire announcement myself.

Yeah? You think that's — okay, sure. Fine. Be my guest.

[He ducks back into the camera's view and extends his arms in a properly theatrical, introductory gesture.]

Citizens of Exsilium, I give you the director of your brand new Department of Initiative-Transport Relations, her royal highness, Queen Medusa.

[ Medusa moves into screen - hair filling out the rest of the space that she doesn't occupy like usual. ]

DITR exists to serve as a bridge between the transport population and the Initiative itself; we are here to provide information and encourage the growth of trust between the two by creating further transparency on all levels. Saul Goodman, Susan Storm, Alice Roscha, Tintin, Feferi Peixes, and myself have dedicated our time to ensure this venture succeeds.

[Saul straightens his suit as Medusa speaks, then nods his head toward the camera with a smile so tight it's almost a smirk.]

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us via your tablets or visit us at our office in the Hold. Thank you for your time.

[End transmission.]

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[medusalith]

[ Well that's that, and all that's left is to field questions if they come in and gauge the reactions. Medusa moves away from Saul's desk to her own - hair curling up off the floor - at least until she spies Saul opening his mouth to do something (probably complain).

She's about to shut him down before he can get started when there's a flash of light, a small popping sound, and Lockjaw appears in the room. And wastes no time bounding over to Medusa, stumpy tail wagging excitedly. ]

[5055034455]

[She's damn right he's about to complain — that hardly went according to plan, and if the InitiaWHAT THE FUCK IS THAT.

Saul backs up, nearly falls over his desk, then promptly realizes his desk is sturdy and probably good to hide behind because what. WHAT.

So he's just going to go ahead and clamber back there.]

WHY IS THERE A GIANT DOG IN HERE?

[medusalith]

[ Medusa nearly has to do a double-take at Saul's reaction - one hand on Lockjaw's massive head while the other is trying to get him to drop whatever stuffed thing he's found to double as a toy. ]

Because Lockjaw is my dog, although I believe he listens to my sister more than I.

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[hostage]

[Jesse's giving an approving nod.]

Legit.

[He's just teasing you, Saul.]

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[5055034455]

[Whatever, man. Saul looks smug, regardless.

Also, this response is a little late.

Thanks to giant teleporting dogs.]

Sure is. You gonna come by for a tour?

[ringbeast]

Whoa are you... Wait, your name's Medusa?

[He blinks at the feed speculatively for a while.]

Someone, uh. Someone I knew back home was Medusa. I don't think you guys have anything in common, hopefully.

[medusalith]

Medusalith Amaquelin-Boltagon - Medusa is simply a convenient shortening of it for those who do not wish to use my full name.

[ It's only her alternate universe counterparts that actually have snakes for hair, it's just prehensile in her case. ]

[ringbeast]

Oh, okay. That's a pretty long name, I think I'll stick with Medusa, ha ha.

[He clucks his tongue.]

The Medusa I know is kind of a monster without a human heart who sort of kind of feeds on despair? So I'm pretty sure you're good when it comes to that. Plus you don't look anything like her.

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[fintastic]

It's like it's really real now!

[ Nonsensical as it is, she seems excited at least. ]

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[5055034455]

Because it really is real now.

[Saul's not outwardly excited, but he does look pleased.]

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[fintastic]

It's weird that it took so long. You think someone would have done this sooner, you know?

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[curatesecrets]

Well, that certainly sounds usefu---

[and then something occurs to him, and he scowls]

Wait, you mean to tell me there wasn't anything like this until recently?!

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[5055034455]

[Normally, Saul would jerk his shoulders upward in an emphatic shrug.

But this time, he hesitates. No more badmouthing the Initiative.

In lieu of the big shrug, Artie will see only the slightest rising and falling of Saul's shoulders.]

It's been a matter of prioritizing. I'd imagine the whole "war" thing came first.

[curatesecrets]

Well, yes, I suppose you're right... But they didn't keep in constant communication with their troops? Must have made it hard to judge morale, that sort of thing, unless they were more of a shoot first, ask later, send the USO in even later than that type of regime.

.... Which doesn't quite say "revolutionary organization" to me but hey, semantics, right? [nervous laughter. he just realized he may not have said the best thing there. oops.]

Um. I'm new.

[crystalia]

Congratulations. Should we have a celebration, to christen the office?

[medusalith]

I can see no reason why we should not.

[5055034455]

[OH HEY LOOK who's staring (and grinning) over your shoulder, Medusa.

Surprise!]

Is that your sister?

[crystalia]

We could make it an open invitation. Give out a little information on what you'll be doing, make people more comfortable with you.

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[boundbyheart]

And why would I wanna talk through you people? How do I know you're not favoring the Initiative?

[voice]

[5055034455]

Excellent question. However, you don't have to talk through us if you don't want to. You're more than welcome to go to the Initiative and raise hell on your own.

[Pause.]

Good luck with that, though.

[voice]

[boundbyheart]

Why would I need good luck with that? They'd better listen to me, or....

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[worldswillburn]

... Huh, how about that.

[The dude she gave brief gun lessons too is all grown up!]

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[5055034455]

[He is! It all happens so fast, doesn't it? Saul grins proudly.]

Nice, huh?

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[painfeels]

Wow, really? Congratulations on the position, Medusa. And everyone else, too.

[but mostly medusa!! oh and feferi. she's okay.]

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[medusalith]

Indeed, and thank you. We hope this will help everyone become more familiar and comfortable with the Initiative.