( 01 ) video.

[oversleeps]

[ when the feed clicks on, marduk is in what appears to be a ruined building near the edge of town. there's snow on the floor and holes in the walls, but he's not wearing a single scrap of winter clothing. more importantly, he doesn't look especially pleased to be doing this. ]

Recently, one of the locals here went missing. Don't ask me what his name was, I'm not the one who gives a shit. I'm just here to solve the mystery.

He's missing because he's dead, and he's dead because I killed him.

[ he pauses here. it looks like it's for dramatic effect, but really he's just trying to figure out how to end the announcement. ]

Most of you would call that murder, wouldn't you? Can't remember if you all figured out what to do about that, but-- if you want retribution, you can come and get it.

[ good enough. the video ends there. ]

Comments

[oversleeps]

And what
Pray tell
Am I supposed to be listening to?

[lucency]

[ curtly: ] Reason.

[ and decency excuse u. ]

[oversleeps]

[ look it's not very convincing ok ]

Reason in regards to what
Not killing him?
That's a bit late
Not doing so again?
That's not even worth considering.

[lucency]

Reason in that there was no reason to take his life. It was pointless, and even if it weren't - it wouldn't be worth it.

[ JUST BE NICER!!!!! ]

[oversleeps]

[ asking way too much tbh ]

Is there any point that does make it worth it
According to decent people?

[lucency]

[ rude ]

Nothing - nothing intentional. Nothing pre-meditated. Perhaps to save yourself.

[oversleeps]

And what then
Gives you more right to survive
Than anybody else?
Since that's what you're advocating, here.

[lucency]

That isn't what I said. I'm not advocating anything.

[oversleeps]

The concept of saving yourself
Implies you are more deserving than anyone else
There's nothing wrong with that
But you may as well admit it.

[lucency]

I'm not more deserving, but it's - it's instinct to want to live. If one's life is in danger, threatened by another, and the only way to stop it is to defend oneself, the motive is changed.

[oversleeps]

So murder is alright
Long as it's motived by instinct.
I'll keep that in mind for next time.

[lucency]

Why do you refuse to understand?!

[oversleeps]

Explain your ideas better, then.