exsilium | nine; video + text

[ When the video clicks on Roslyn looks a little tired but primarily determinedly mad, someone who's been running on coffee and protein bars for too long and is in no mood for anyone's games. Her voice is brisk, no nonsense and cuttingly sharp. ]

As of this moment, all identified mutineers are in the custody of the police. Should anyone wish to provide help with guard duty it will be appreciated. Visits to them will be allowed only under supervision. Should anyone attempt to injure them, that person will find themselves in cuffs faster than they can blink.

My patience with having to repeat myself on this matter is wearing thin.

[ Her tone softens a little, almost an appeal. ]

While there will be consequences for their actions, we have enough war and bloodshed on our doorstep without killing each other. Nothing will be gained and much could be lost. We do not execute people, and I will not tolerate it as a suggestion.

All systems should be restored. The base should now be fully operational again and you can return to your daily lives, if that is what you wish. Alternatively, you can consider what was said on both sides and determine if what we are doing is truly enough, or if we have become complacent.

[ Just saying. Small out. ]

private text to Sonya;

You're the closest thing to an unbiased lawyer I have right now. If you're available, I'd like to talk.

private text to Saul;

Consider yourself recused from any potential trial in anything but an advisory capacity due to emotional bias. Should you wish to advise, however, I would be interested in hearing your opinion.

private text to Tony, Barbara & AI;

Is there a way to limit the mutineer's access to the network by making it impossible for them to encrypt messages? I don't want to cut them off but if it were possible to keep their communication on it public that might be useful.

private text to Jesse & Steph;

I need to talk to both of you about the events of yesterday, if you're feeling well enough.

private text to Kate;

As soon as this mess is over, how does you, me, a locked room with a bed & a bottle of wine sound.

We can talk about the other thing some other time.

private text to police force & DiTR staff;

Thank you for your service during this crisis.

[ ooc: all mutineers can now be considered to be locked up in empty rooms in the West Wing for the immediate future! I will keep all arrested mutineers updated as further consequence type developments occur, feel free to let me know if you have preferences that we could maybe work out. log for mutineer & visitor shenanigans can be found here. ]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

May I see their faces? I wish to instill no harm, only to know those who have entrapped so many and spread fear they still are unaware of.

You may visit if you know specific names and they are willing to see you.

But I am not releasing any names at this time.

If they have been charged and imprisoned, why are they being kept secret? Their actions affected all.

Because it is my duty and obligation to keep anyone under my custody safe and I do not trust this population to not decide that killing them all is a good option.

You do not trust your guard?

I trust them.

I do not trust the population.

You would release them back among the populace with us not having any knowledge as to whom they be?

I would do whatever is in my power to keep them alive, considering that they have posed no mortal thread to the general population and the general population currently poses a considerable one to them.

We are not all so rabid; I am but a lone woman. I only mean to know who to avoid should law be found in their favor, though I cannot see how it might. One need not commit murder to be criminal.

Should it come to a trial their names will be known then. In the meantime, I'm afraid I have to remain silent on the matter for now - I don't know you well enough to have any idea of whether or not you can be trusted on the matter. Physical safety overrides discomfort at associating with criminals.

If you so insist. I pray this comes to a well conclusion, then.

Thank you. Me too.

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