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exsilium2013-12-29 02:02 pm
tergiversant) wrote in exsilium2013-12-29 02:02 pm
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[The video feed this morning has multiple purposes. Initially it was a simple test, to see if the illusion he'd cast broadcast to the network. It failed, instead, showing a young looking man sitting in the Observation Deck on the moon, face half obscured by his fan. But mostly, this is for information. His tone is arrogant and movements slow and measured.]
I wish to pose two queries to thee.
Firstly, I wish to know what of the enemy thou hast unearthed below. I hath read accounts of war and organization, accounts of those of less human appearance treated within the tenants of fear. Leaving aside such debates upon the validity and consequence of tampering with what hath passed in the mires of one's regret and defeat, tis a great number of conversations upon the future and past, but a dearth of those of the present. I assume such, that thine situation remains bleak, and that the project vile and untoward may have continued... But little of the new face of our enemy.
This world, which hath changed so wild and bitterly from the squalor and civilization it had boasted... do we still have a capable enemy who still strikes at our worlds afar? What sayeth the people below?
Tis true, to attack boldly is suicide. Tis true, spying without knowledge as a guard is suicide. However tis true, to jab wildly at the past at an enemy we dost not understand ... tis foolishness and absurdity. Tis possible we may not have a war that concerns us.
Corrections of this, these assumptions, art most welcome.
[He pauses, folding his fan to tap it at his chin.]
Secondly, tis thus: I desire to speak with one most practiced in the art or pedagogy of science. I hath researched soundly the foundational elements and request to employ an expert in 'chemistry' and 'genetics.'
(OOC NOTE: Rufus Barma is a ridiculous creature who speaks in deliberately archaic mannerisms! BUT, if OOCLY you'd like a plain English version, just mention it in the subject line!)
I wish to pose two queries to thee.
Firstly, I wish to know what of the enemy thou hast unearthed below. I hath read accounts of war and organization, accounts of those of less human appearance treated within the tenants of fear. Leaving aside such debates upon the validity and consequence of tampering with what hath passed in the mires of one's regret and defeat, tis a great number of conversations upon the future and past, but a dearth of those of the present. I assume such, that thine situation remains bleak, and that the project vile and untoward may have continued... But little of the new face of our enemy.
This world, which hath changed so wild and bitterly from the squalor and civilization it had boasted... do we still have a capable enemy who still strikes at our worlds afar? What sayeth the people below?
Tis true, to attack boldly is suicide. Tis true, spying without knowledge as a guard is suicide. However tis true, to jab wildly at the past at an enemy we dost not understand ... tis foolishness and absurdity. Tis possible we may not have a war that concerns us.
Corrections of this, these assumptions, art most welcome.
[He pauses, folding his fan to tap it at his chin.]
Secondly, tis thus: I desire to speak with one most practiced in the art or pedagogy of science. I hath researched soundly the foundational elements and request to employ an expert in 'chemistry' and 'genetics.'
(OOC NOTE: Rufus Barma is a ridiculous creature who speaks in deliberately archaic mannerisms! BUT, if OOCLY you'd like a plain English version, just mention it in the subject line!)
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[Though he's not entirely sure whether or not he's legitimately asking.]
Though it's a much broader spectrum in truth.
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And yet, ye offer marvels for the sake of a controlling force, battling another.
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Personally, I have issues with the way of this world as it is - the nature of the United Earth's manner of ruling this world doesn't sit well with me. I would see their government toppled, then aim for something better to be established in it's stead.
That is where my interest in this conflict lies, you see. I only wish for absolute equality amongst all sentient beings, for the merit of the individual to shine and for freedom to be given to all, no matter the cost. Those who seek to sober up a society, safe and sound yet without the wonders of passion, creativity, individuality...they are the true enemy. In this case, the United Earth, so my own goals are in line with that of the Initiative.
Therefore, I'm simply doing what I can to assist.
[He likes to talk.]
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When he continues, there's no judgement in his voice, nor doubt, merely a mild curiosity.]
Then, should the Initiative win, and seek to remove the freedom of their enemies, wouldst thou turn thy blade against them?
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I live in the hope that they wish to topple this oppressive rule merely because they would rather things be different, as opposed to simply vying for the position at the top so they may benefit instead.
However, that isn't to say I would not try to show them the error of their ways, either. My preferred method of dealing with problems lies within diplomacy, not violence.
So I suppose, in truth, I ask for people's cooperation for myself, and that the Initiative simply benefits from this. I simply believe that should I approach others improperly, asking for them to join me instead, they may get the wrong idea. I'm no mutineer, for example. [A chuckle.] So asking for their cooperation through siding with the Initiative as opposed to siding with me won't give off the wrong impression.
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I disagree with thee, and thine assessment of human nature. There art no collection of man whom doth not stare upon the land and fortune of his neighbor and deem him less worthy of it than himself.
Tis what makes humans predictable ... and ye less so.
I shall see out my goal, but after which... perhaps we may speak of what tis beyond such horizon.
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Still, I won't fault you for such thinking - I admire that nature of yours in fact, to be so driven and focused, getting by on your own power.
Might I have your name, sir?
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Rufus Barma. Might I inquire upon the same line?
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Louis Cyphre - a pleasure, I'm sure.
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Prithee tell, for all of thine incentives, hath it found any organization? Any groups more thoughtful than those who mutiny and less bound than those who serve?
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[HEH.]
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There isn't very much they need that can't be provided already.
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[That's a joke.
A very, very dry one but
it's there.]