5055034455: 4x03 (world's smallest violin)
Saul Goodman ([personal profile] 5055034455) wrote in [community profile] exsilium2013-11-17 04:54 pm

008 ↔ video & text; mutiny day 2, 1545hrs

[Saul would've come to the network sooner, but his earpiece picked something up not long after the network came back online.

So, he waited.

And waited.

And now, he thinks, is as good a time as any for this broadcast.

He's seated in DITR's office; the interior looks much the same as any other bedroom on the base, but in lieu of the beds, there's a medium-sized desk. This is where he's perched in his usual pose with elbows on his knees, hands folded, leaning forward just slightly and addressing the camera — which someone else is holding — with an expression so grim it somehow almost seems amused.]


This is not how you get what you want.

[A pause. He appears thoughtful for a moment, then waves a dismissive hand at nothing and smooths down his tie.]

I mean, sure, it must've sounded great in theory. And I'd bet any amount of money that you all thought you had your bases nice and covered, buuut —

[Tch.]

Looks like maybe not, if the network being back online is any indication. Hi, by the way. Are you having fun yet? Because that whole lack of gravity thing — man, that was a blast. I'm just wondering, you know, if this is gonna work in your favor the way you'd all hoped. Messing with the systems is all well and good and yeah, okay, we get your point: you're mad as hell and not gonna take it anymore. Fine.

But I think — and this is just my lawyerly opinion — you're gonna have a hell of a time dealing with the fallout from this. And I promise you, Charlie, there will be fallout. Civilized fallout, of course, assuming no one gets hurt. I'll keep my promise if you keep yours.

[He grins, then winks.]

Anyway, I dunno about everyone else, but I'm waiting with bated breath for your next move. And if you need anything from us —

[A quick sweep of his arm to indicate the entirety of the room and, with it, the entirety of DITR's staff. Whatever anger he's been keeping at bay finally seeps through, Saul's eyes narrowing for the split second it takes him to say:]

Good fucking luck.

[And off goes the video feed.]

*


[PRIVATE to all members of the Department EXCEPT Jesse, Mike, and Stephanie:]


If you haven't come to the office in room 206 yet, please report to Roslyn Small or another member of the police force for further instructions. They're set up in the cafeteria.
alittlesweptup: (growl)

[personal profile] alittlesweptup 2013-11-18 10:25 am (UTC)(link)
So you'd rather wait until this gets magically fixed through the power of pretending it'll all work out in the end and then do this when we're back on Exsilium -- where the Initiative will be back to their old tricks, likely just as strong as they've ever been, us with no leverage and them with no reason to bend to pressure if we could even find a means to apply it.

[That's biting, sharp and angry - not even sarcastic because what do you think he is, stupid?]

It doesn't matter to the UE what we're doing. They don't care if we're having ice cream socials or mutinies, if that's what you're choosing to call it, up here. All they care about is that we're here - that's more than enough impetus for them to go blowing us into space.
Edited (wow repetitive wording gj me) 2013-11-18 13:12 (UTC)
wilder: (arms crossed)

[personal profile] wilder 2013-11-18 12:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmmm.

[Yeah, he knows saying more could compromise their situation. And he's really not looking to take sides, and so he won't press]

Alright, I think we can figure it out from there. Thanks. [Time to shove the med student into an air duct to see if he'll fit!!]

And if any of you need anything from the clinic, we're still here for everyone.
alittlesweptup: (you're killing me smalls)

[personal profile] alittlesweptup 2013-11-18 01:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's not what he wants to see - not really -, but at the same time there's something satisfying to not being wrong.]

Maybe ask that same question of the people saying they're trying to save you lot from our rash decisions-- because they've known about it longer than I have, but apparently didn't deem it fit to share with the rest of the class.
totallytrustworthy: (MP not buying it)

[personal profile] totallytrustworthy 2013-11-18 01:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you, love. [There's the barest tug of a smile at the corner of her mouth for it, not that he can see. It's good to know there are a few good hearts out there, after all.]

Call me if anything else goes wrong for you lads, I'll see what I can do.

[personal profile] outshine 2013-11-18 02:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't you dare tell me what I've lost, or act like what you're doing isn't damaging, and you're the only one who cares about anything. Because all I'm hearing is that you don't really have any more of a plan than anyone else has got. What you care about is people doing it your way, but do tell, what did you do to help the situation? How many missions did you go on? How many times did you try to rally anyone by, oh, I don't know... talking to them? Go on, I want to hear it.
highfrequency: (Your ordinary mind - that is the Way)

[personal profile] highfrequency 2013-11-18 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[He can see that this talk is going nowhere fast and this makes him ache. Solid Snake had always been the one with a rallying speech ready, not him.

A moment of grief crosses his single eye. He likes Charlie, the man has done so much to make Transports comfortable. Raiden can respect this.]


...Are you sure you want to do this?
Edited 2013-11-18 16:39 (UTC)
deadelfwalking: (Our master's will be done.)

Re: Voice;

[personal profile] deadelfwalking 2013-11-18 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[THIS IS ALL HE'S GOT TO SAY.]

You have lied to me. I will be coming for you.
Edited 2013-11-18 15:08 (UTC)
highfrequency: (does not call for explanations.)

[video]

[personal profile] highfrequency 2013-11-18 03:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Nothing important.

[Just his combat systems]

Why?
totallytrustworthy: (no one's touching you charlie)

WHY????

[personal profile] totallytrustworthy 2013-11-18 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Please don't. [It's not soft, it's not gentle; his voice is sharp enough to cut and she returns the favor. ]
deadelfwalking: you don't know me like that (GET BACK MOTHERFUCKER)

[personal profile] deadelfwalking 2013-11-18 03:38 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't answer to you.
deadelfwalking: the living, a froth on layered depths. (the dead are legion.)

[personal profile] deadelfwalking 2013-11-18 03:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Too late.
totallytrustworthy: (MP comin at ya)

[personal profile] totallytrustworthy 2013-11-18 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Koltira you know I'm not in this to hurt anyone - for once in your bloody life let it lie.
deadelfwalking: and they scuffed your shoes (just bought a new pair)

[personal profile] deadelfwalking 2013-11-18 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll see you soon.

[DEATHWEAVER, OUT.]

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