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animus_network2013-04-19 06:18 pm
relinquishing) wrote in animus_network2013-04-19 06:18 pm
003 | Video | late Friday evening
[It's taken him a great deal of time to get his composure together, after everything is said and done. He might have his body back, but the rush of memories and actions and guilt guilt guilt is enough to make him want to vomit. The images of himself, coated in women, stained in blood, saying one thing while meaning another, leading people astray while knowing otherwise - PRETENDING....
How dare they... How DARE they...
...
As overwhelming as it is, he can't just wallow. Someone HAS to know, and as much as it might hurt to hear it so soon, they have to know immediately.
So Guy slips to a terminal, holding himself composed if not extremely worn... and as strong as he tries to stay, he can't quite keep the small tremble out of his words as he starts to speak.]
If you're hearing my voice right now, then you need to stop and listen. What I'm about to tell you is going to be hard to hear, and I'm sorry. But it's important.
This week was a mess. No one can deny that. But some of you here in the Tower might have been aware of a few of us wandering around, claiming we had "control" of our minds. To some of you, we were your superiors, ordering you to do or say things for us. The few of us that had mixed colors in our collars or could maintain a conversation like normal, despite our modifications, claiming that the Administrators had failed and that we were fighting back.
We sent out a message this week, gathering people and information to try and establish what we claimed was a counter-resistance. Many showed up. Many put confidence in us.
[He pauses, swallowing hard.]
That was a mistake.
The truth is that we were just as brainwashed as anyone else... Even more so, I guess. Despite what we might have said or made people think, we were all actors. The few of us you may have talked to were sent out specifically for sabotage and information, all for the ones that did this to us. We were spies, and before coming back to normal, many of us just gave away information that...
[Another pause, a deep grimace crossing his face.]
Well, it might prove to be a disaster for quite a few people. If you spoke to a drone in what you thought was a form of confidence, especially against the Tower or in details of the resistance...
[His expression pains, grimace thinning into a guilty frown.]
Then I'm sorry. We've done something truly horrible.
[...
There's another long pause, the man at the screen tense and quiet. Either he's searching for something else to say, or his composure is about to slip from him. It's hard to tell.]
There's nothing we can do to take it back. Think what you would like of us. But we've tricked you, and you deserve to know. And right now... I'd recommend to be prepared for the worst.
[...]
If you have questions, then feel free to ask. I'm... not sure what any of us can tell you. I'm sorry.
[And with a tired, forced smile, the feed ends.]
How dare they... How DARE they...
...
As overwhelming as it is, he can't just wallow. Someone HAS to know, and as much as it might hurt to hear it so soon, they have to know immediately.
So Guy slips to a terminal, holding himself composed if not extremely worn... and as strong as he tries to stay, he can't quite keep the small tremble out of his words as he starts to speak.]
If you're hearing my voice right now, then you need to stop and listen. What I'm about to tell you is going to be hard to hear, and I'm sorry. But it's important.
This week was a mess. No one can deny that. But some of you here in the Tower might have been aware of a few of us wandering around, claiming we had "control" of our minds. To some of you, we were your superiors, ordering you to do or say things for us. The few of us that had mixed colors in our collars or could maintain a conversation like normal, despite our modifications, claiming that the Administrators had failed and that we were fighting back.
We sent out a message this week, gathering people and information to try and establish what we claimed was a counter-resistance. Many showed up. Many put confidence in us.
[He pauses, swallowing hard.]
That was a mistake.
The truth is that we were just as brainwashed as anyone else... Even more so, I guess. Despite what we might have said or made people think, we were all actors. The few of us you may have talked to were sent out specifically for sabotage and information, all for the ones that did this to us. We were spies, and before coming back to normal, many of us just gave away information that...
[Another pause, a deep grimace crossing his face.]
Well, it might prove to be a disaster for quite a few people. If you spoke to a drone in what you thought was a form of confidence, especially against the Tower or in details of the resistance...
[His expression pains, grimace thinning into a guilty frown.]
Then I'm sorry. We've done something truly horrible.
[...
There's another long pause, the man at the screen tense and quiet. Either he's searching for something else to say, or his composure is about to slip from him. It's hard to tell.]
There's nothing we can do to take it back. Think what you would like of us. But we've tricked you, and you deserve to know. And right now... I'd recommend to be prepared for the worst.
[...]
If you have questions, then feel free to ask. I'm... not sure what any of us can tell you. I'm sorry.
[And with a tired, forced smile, the feed ends.]
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I don't often divulge any sort of information about my activity for the very reason you speak of on this very network. An import of wisdom that you should receive gladly, swordsman, for it is one of the most important lessons. Or perhaps it's one you already know.
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It's true anywhere. Trust is easily taken and harshly given, and people aren't so simple that they'll just accept anything without pressing it through their own filters of what is and isn't, of what's right or wrong. To say something and expect everyone to accept it, or even to use the information well...
It's not realistic.
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[It's almost as if von Doom is enjoying it.]
Who can be your friend today is your enemy tomorrow. The ones who say that have no idea how...literal it can be at times.
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It's not a game anyone enjoys. But it's certainly ones that those in charge like to play, don't they? Pit one against the other and see who breaks first.
[And in terms of being a friend one day and an enemy the other?
Yeah. Guy knows how literal that can be, even without the Tower's events hanging over him like a vulture.]
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[His eyes flash green, but only for a moment before returning to the usual brown.]
In either case, my latest invention is near completion and without delay, happenstance or misappropriation. As secretive as I can be, I believe a certain inkling of information can be leaked after it has been properly applied. However, that will take some planning.
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[He doesn't bite back the sarcasm. He's far too tired.]
I suppose your planning includes who might receive that little bit of information. It's pretty apparent you don't trust many people around here.
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[The screen fades into static for a moment.]
But someone as smart as you will know when it comes. It is painless, and thou should have my absolute word on that note.
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I quiver with anticipation, don't worry.
No hints, though? Not gonna spoil the big surprise at all?
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[The screen fizzes again.]
Although you will soon see that I am more than just surprises and would do well to remember it!
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So does this plan of yours have any relevancy to... I don't know, the things that have been going on? There's got to be a reason you mentioned it.
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You are sharper than you appear, as always. While I won't simply divulge any details of my latest plans, I have certainly seen to it that I satisfy a certain curiosity that these lobotomies have suddenly brought me to mind.
It is also highly recommended that you not be nearby whenever I execute this plan. You will know when that is.
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Any reason I should stay away, though, Doctor? If it's for my own safety, sure, I can understand. But if it's as painless as you say, and if you really want the worthy of the tower to take note of it, then why single me out?