malnosso | [Voice//Locked to Luceti residents]

[It's a low but obviously feminine voice, familiar to some perhaps.]

Before you new kids ask, no I'm not one of the people that captured you, no I can't let you go, yes I'll answer any questions I can if I feel it's safe to divulge that information. Please keep the death threats to a minimum since you'll just be wasting your breath, it's unlikely I'll be missed.

...there.

Hey kiddos. I got a job offer for you.

Remember those intruders some of you stuck it to a few months back? Well, I'm sure this comes as no surprise but the general public is having a bit of trouble with them as well, and have been for...hm. Quite some time.

Seems like your captors may have wised up, but I think they need a little reassurance. They can be such finicky things after all, and even with all the talk going about among employees about how darn good you all are, they're still wary about letting you out of your cage. Really, once bitten and twice shy, but only if you're an animal. Silly things.

But enough about the Organization.

Kids! How would you like to work out a little aggression? Bet I could get some of you some first-class accommodations in exchange for just a little bit of battle and danger. Though I suppose some of you would like that, wouldn't you?

[[ooc: PLEASE NOTE that the first thread with John is a preceding backstory to this post. Not necessary if you don't feel like it, but just some plot for you to chew on if you like.]]

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Well, I didn't expect a miracle, there. You'd already stated that straight up.

What's the 'long run' reward? We get to live a little longer? Or is it something a little more substantial?

There's no way the Organization can keep you all from the public if you're on the front lines saving their lives. The more political support you get from the masses, the more likely it is that the Luceti project will be canceled and you'll have significantly more freedom over your lives.

Optimistically speaking.

...'Freedom over our lives'.

I notice you don't mention anything about anyone going home.

So, what, we're on the equivalent of a classified island hidden out in the middle of the ocean?

And who would we be protecting, anyway, since they apparently can't fight for themselves?

Just answer what you can.

Unfortunately, going home is a dream far, far off for anyone here.

As for the island bit; yes. Essentially. The public -that is, individuals that were also brought here as you were but weren't stuck in your fancy little cage- aren't nearly as strong as all of you. That makes them easy pickings, so the lives you'd be saving would be theirs.

All right then.

Since I'm a sucker for the underdog, I'll go.

Here's what requests I'd like to make. I understand I may not get any of them.

I want the rest of my weapons restored to my 'carrying case'.

If it's possible, one small electric generator. I'd be sharing it if I can with others. I realize that's an iffy one, but everyone would benefit from a little electricity, I think.

And the one you're likely to say no to, no matter what, but I'm gonna ask anyway.

If you can send me home, just for a day or two of my time, I'll come back after that and stay for good. I just want to make sure something in my own home gets done, and gets done right. After that, I don't care where I'm at, and I'm sure you've got a file somewhere that would tell you why.

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I'll poke around concerning the first two, but the last one just isn't possible. I'm sorry.

S'all right. Had to ask.

You know, I've got one more question for ya.

...How are they keeping my infection in check? Any clue?

They're probably Shifting it to the same period of time over and over again. ...essentially just freezing that particular aspect of your person, rather.

That's...

All right. I'll just have to mull that one over for a bit.

[And...Derek is back, and hopefully the line is still open]

If I go out on this battlefield, will they still be able to keep the infection in check? Because if they can't, I'll end up being as a big of a problem after two days as the guys you're fighting.

I can't say for certain since I don't have all the access I'd like to everyone's files, but more than likely they applied it to recognize that marker on your neck. So it should follow you.

That'll have to do, I guess.

So...this 'shifting' thing. Has to do with time and dimension? Is that it?

I suppose, in that it exists within it, like all realities.

All right.

Thank you.

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