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[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

[boughtabookstore]

None taken. You might want to think about it, though, for the sake of having a defense to mount.

And possibly think about a lawyer.

I suppose you wouldn't be inclined to tell me where you are.

[oversleeps]

Can't say I've befriended many lawyers here
Nor do I want to
It's a bit of a tough sell anyway, isn't it?
What with the confession and all
And
I've been tried for murders before.
If we could skip that bit this time around
Save everyone the time
I'd actually appreciate it

How about this.
If it's been two weeks
You haven't found me
And I haven't gotten myself killed
I'll let you know.

[boughtabookstore]

Skip the trying? What part of the process would you care to skip forward to?

Are you entirely serious about that?

[oversleeps]

Well, you tell me
What generally comes next?
We can pick things up there.

And please
It's not like this is even public
I don't have anything to gain by lying to you.
Do I?