video; on the dissapearance of an NPC...again

[lazyinlove]

[Unless you've met this kid in person, you've probably never seen him. He's not a video post kind of guy. But this is important, and it's hard to summarize in a text post. So here he is, the face to a name that's been around for 6 months now.

He's pale, maybe a little shaken. And for some reason, he's wearing a new coat.]

Uh...

Listen. I-

[He takes a breath, realizing that he's stuttering a bit, and tries again. No, really. It's important.]

If anyone here met Richard Lawson...he's gone. And I'm sure. I-

I saw it. He- I don't know. He disappeared. He just raved about us and then disappeared. Um. He used to be on the UE council, so he knew some stuff about them. And he told me that they're still out there and that-

[Stanley swallows, and glances away from the camera for a moment. It sucks, to watch someone disappear. Fade away. But he can't think about that yet. Right now, he has to pass the message along. So he looks back, right at the camera lens this time.]

He said we have to make sure they don't find us.

(OoC: Derp, forgot to give you guys the relevant link.)

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[gevurah]

[ She waits quietly on her end. She can't quell uneasy feelings and impatience, but she can act the part. ]

[lazyinlove]

What's unclear? What do you want from me?

[gevurah]

We don't know what he means exactly. Does the UE know where we are?

[ It's not a question directed toward Stanley. ]

[lazyinlove]

Why would he say we're screwed if they find us if they already know we're here?

[And even worse:]

There aren't any bombs. There's always bombs when they find us.

[gevurah]

[ Sometimes a drunk tongue is an honest tongue, but she remains wary. ]

When did this occur?

[lazyinlove]

Last night. I...I couldn't get back at first. To-to here. For a while. I uh, stayed there.

[gevurah]

[ A pause. ]

I'm sorry you had to see that.

[ "Again." ]

[lazyinlove]

Yeah.

[So is he. But even on a private feed, that's still a douchey thing to say. It's not about him. Not this.]

[gevurah]

Did he leave anything behind?

[lazyinlove]

Like a journal full of former UE council business? No.

[Just a jacket, and some boots, and some booze. Finders keepers.]

[gevurah]

He didn't have a tablet on him?

[lazyinlove]

No. He had...clothes. Just clothes. And some alcohol.

[gevurah]

Okay.

Thank you.

[lazyinlove]

Sure.

[gevurah]

Try and get some rest, Stanley.

[lazyinlove]

Uh...sure.

[Not happening right now, but it's a good suggestion.]

[gevurah]

[ She says nothing else and disconnects, though she can only hope he'll keep it in mind. ]