( 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

[totallytrustworthy]

youd be out of your mind if you dont think the locals are well aware already that assholes are moving in on their turf. we start nicking their numbers and their already fussy selves might feel enough pressure to spook and look elsewhere for assistance

not saying its the likeliest scenario but weve had infiltrators before

[oversleeps]

And you think they'll run to the United Earth so thoroughly
They'll have no choice but to cleanse the land in return?
We are only here because none speak up.
Humans are far more likely to respond to patterns
Not isolated events
And I'm not that interested in upping the body count.

[totallytrustworthy]

its taken less in the past

so drop the act. why kill one of the locals

or are you just not a fan of humans in general

[oversleeps]

I didn't know that
Being wise enough to dislike humans for what they do
Also meant that you could never have motivations beyond that.

[totallytrustworthy]

oh charming youre an expert on us are you

[oversleeps]

Absolutely
Went to a college and everything.
No need to get upset, now.

[totallytrustworthy]

oh come off it you did not

[oversleeps]

You sure?

[totallytrustworthy]

yes

mostly

Not the point

[oversleeps]

Then what is.

[totallytrustworthy]

that you killed a man christ

[oversleeps]

That's more of a
Fact of life than anything else
Not really a point at all.
Anything else

[totallytrustworthy]

no

just watch your back from here on out m8

[oversleeps]

[ what the hell is a m8 ]

Right.