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Doctor Edward Richtofen ([personal profile] doctor_dismemberment) wrote in [community profile] animus_network2013-03-23 11:34 pm

video

[The feed clicks on. Hunched over the terminal is a haggard, shivering man in a Nazi uniform with snow still dusting his body, who's glaring at the camera as if he's trying to burn a hole through whoever is watching. He's silent for a moment, just breathing heavily, until he finally speaks in a voice that's as gravelly and uneven as a cobblestone road.]

...That's it. [His German accent is thicker than ever, as if he's not even trying to speak properly anymore. He sounds strangely serene underneath it all, eerily so.] I've had it. I can't take it anymore. I don't want to live here-

[He cuts himself off sharply after his voice rises in volume, and he draws in a ragged breath, shutting his eyes. A violent shudder runs through his body, and a strap of leather slides down his shoulder as a result. He shrugs it back up, and the glinting metal of a large gun can be seen behind his back.]

...I don't. You are all- [A look crosses his face like he's just thought of a funny joke. He gives a chuckle, and the sound is light and airy, but it's weak, too.] You're all laughing, aren't you? You're laughing- [He slams his fists down on the terminal, all traces of good humor gone from his face and his tone.] -und you're happy that I am suffering like this! Well, I'll give you all another reason to hate me, ja?

[He straightens up, and for a moment, a pained expression crosses his face. He puts a hand to his head, mutters:] Shut up, shut up!

[And then he tugs his gun off its strap and over his shoulder. To those who are familiar with WWII-era weaponry, it's an MP 40 sub-machine gun, and Richtofen's holding it with a vice grip. He gives the camera a lopsided grin, then shouts at the terminal, at the viewer.]

Why don't you all try to give me one reason why I shouldn't knock on every door in this hallway und blow the brains out of whoever answers? Hmm? Come on, I know you have it in you! Convince me, heroes. [He spits out that last word like it's poison.

Speaking up again, his voice is bitter. There's an almost mournful edge to it.]
Give me a reason to try und be a good person.

[And then he leans against the terminal again, eyes darting to and fro over the screen, gripping the gun tightly in his trembling hands.]


((ooc: Richtofen is at one of the terminals on the 2nd dormitory level. action replies are welcomed! just beware that an action reply also puts you at risk of being attacked by Richtofen. he has no supernatural abilities, but he has a knife and an itchy trigger finger.

warning - replies may include violence, dark subject matter, and possibly suicide if Richtofen isn't calmed down. as always, he has a permissions post that you can use to let me know what you are and aren't okay with, or you can just let me know in your tag.))
puppy_lancer: the-man-of-light@tumblr (Why did ye scadaddle from me and the chi)

[personal profile] puppy_lancer 2013-03-28 04:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wow, he knew this guy was sort of a jerk, but he didn't know he was a jerk of this magnitude.]

And that might be the reason that some of us like it when you suffer.

But really, you shouldn't waste my time either.

[There's something bestial about Lancer at this moment. Too bad killing intent couldn't be sent through video.]

Go ahead and just try with your little shooting people plan. I'll kill you before you can get even one person!
puppy_lancer: <user name=hound-of-ulster> (And said "No chains shall sully thee)

[personal profile] puppy_lancer 2013-03-31 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Easy, isn't it? If you announce all your plans here on the network or anywhere that I can see them, I'll just hunt you down and kill you every time.
puppy_lancer: the-man-of-light@tumblr (Why did ye scadaddle from me and the chi)

[personal profile] puppy_lancer 2013-04-03 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Then I'll just have to keep my eyes, ears, and nose sharp. Consider this a warning in return. Next time I'll just jump right to the part about hunting you down.
puppy_lancer: (The enemy nearly slew ye)

[personal profile] puppy_lancer 2013-04-14 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[He growls and quickly flips Richtofen off.]

Yeah, like I'd take them even if you were offering.